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With CFP expectations already attached to the Red Raiders, the way their 2026 opponents are set up has become its own storyline. ESPN’s assessment that the overall Power Four slate is the easiest has turned the first weeks into a litmus test for a program that cannot afford slow starts.
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In discussing the pivotal April 2024 lightweight title-eliminator, Poirier characterized the first-round moment as a near submission and framed Tsarukyan’s escape as the turning point that kept him on course.
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The UFC heavyweight champion drew renewed attention after last fall’s main event was ruled a No Contest when an accidental eye poke limited Aspinall’s ability to continue. Commentator Joe Rogan said on Monday that Aspinall deserves the benefit of the doubt.
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The right-hander, fresh off a five-year run with the Blue Jays that included three playoff appearances, is expected to add stability to a Cubs rotation built for the late-season push.
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New York’s defensive lineman suffered an Achilles injury during the offseason program, and the Giants’ initial decision to keep him off injured reserve has now been replaced by an injured reserve placement that likely removes him from games this year.
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The UFC welterweight champion is set for his first title defense at UFC 330 on August 15, but he framed the future of lightweight titleholder Justin Gaethje as uncertain.
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Minnesota says wide receiver Jordan Addison is expected to be out only briefly as the team manages a thumb issue during training camp.
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In a win in Seattle, Troy Melton continued a stretch of Detroit-start dominance, drawing a line from the franchise’s recent pitching identity into a new chapter.
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A potential roster shuffle in Cleveland could reshape late-summer bullpen and infield depth, with top prospect Angel Genao positioned to join the lineup in the near term.
