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The tenth season of Dana White’s Contender Series continues Tuesday night in Las Vegas, as emerging fighters aim to earn a spot on the UFC roster and prove they belong under UFC-level pressure.
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In a Dodgers visit to Coors Field, Troy Johnston made his first MLB appearance on the mound for Colorado. The evening, however, belonged to the long ball, including a pair of home run moments involving Shohei Ohtani and a 461-foot Max Muncy drive that found a fan’s hands.
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With a home start on deck, Philadelphia’s ace-right-hander is focused on making his next outing look more like the version teams game-plan for: sharper execution and better physical rhythm from his mechanics to his follow-through.
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Facing a rare start where the command did not hold up, Pittsburgh’s rotation again looked like the decisive swing factor as the Pirates dropped the first game of a series to Detroit.
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Jacksonville’s early offensive-line depth is facing fresh questions after a report that guard Patrick Mekari underwent back surgery, complicating how the Jaguars approach remaining training-camp work and roster decisions.
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A new roundup highlights 26 matchups it says are most likely to shape the College Football Playoff race, with the biggest games clustered around the Big Ten, plus a pair of major conference non-conference dates and one Notre Dame appearance.
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The Huskies’ nonconference slate continues to take shape with a Baylor matchup that will be staged within a broader climate-focused initiative, adding another high-profile opponent to a schedule already centered on Big Ten play, plus dates with BYU and Baylor.
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St. Louis absorbed another close, late-game defeat, and the organization’s message afterward was about response. The Cardinals came up short against Cincinnati in a 10-inning, 6-5 thriller that followed a recent run of tight results.
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Brayan Bello’s improved stretch in a bullpen bulk role has the Red Sox reconsidering how they use their right-hander, even as starting opportunities remain a decision tied to performance and roster needs.
