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From the early dominance of unified champions to an era marked by injuries, disputes, defections, and retirements, the UFC heavyweight belt has not had a predictable path in nearly three decades.
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The longtime Chicago Bulls broadcaster and former NBA forward, who also played collegiately at Oklahoma, was 59. The sports world remembered him not for controversy, but for basketball storytelling that connected eras, including the Duke-to-Cleveland path of Danny Ferry.
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Justin Gaethje challenged Ilia Topuria’s complaint that he went too far in personal trash talk, escalating a tense title unification buildup for Sunday’s UFC event at the U.S. White House.
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A Texas federal court order granting an injunction tied to Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby for the 2026 season has prompted fresh calls for the Big 12 to reconsider scheduling dynamics around the program.
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Toronto has begun narrowing the pool as external candidates land elsewhere and at least one internally connected name stays on the radar.
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The league and the Phillies’ charitable arm say 2026 All-Star Week will be tied to local youth, veteran and education-and-nutrition efforts, with a combined investment of more than $5 million.
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After a late, high-leverage steal set up the winning run against the United States, the Marlins utility player explained how he and first-base coach Gerardo Parra chose the exact pitch to take a risk.
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With the midseason break still weeks away, Kansas City appears unlikely to make major roster-altering moves yet, even as a recent surge against beatable opponents sparks internal optimism.
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With official voting underway for the 2026 American League All-Star Game, the early leaders at key positions are being pushed by unexpected production and, in some cases, injury timing. The catcher race is a particularly notable example.
