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With a high-stakes matchup in the UFC Fight Night 281 slate, Dricus Du Plessis’ coaching staff is expecting Kamaru Usman to look for control through takedowns, and they view that as the path to success.
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A CBS Sports midseason ranking sets Shohei Ohtani at No. 1 as the 2026 season heads into its second half, with a tight race for elite status and a notable breakout appearing among the early top-five.
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Minnesota’s star wide receiver says the team’s internal quarterback competition has to be settled on the field, after a season in which quarterback play shaped the Vikings’ struggles and limited Jefferson’s big-play celebrations.
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New York’s undrafted free agent class includes former BYU defensive back Mory Bamba, a prospect being evaluated for how he can develop into a depth option in the secondary.
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A new take on Ottawa’s forward depth argues the Senators may not need a splashy addition to their top-six, pointing instead to the possibility of promoting already-known internal answers.
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The league’s full schedule announcement gives the Kings and their fans a first clear look at the rhythm of the 2026-27 regular season, including who LA faces in its opening game.
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With Colorado still viewed as a contender, a recurring question is whether the next step comes from adding talent at the deadline level or from accelerating the growth of players already on the roster.
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A late-inning reliever’s bounce-back is never guaranteed, but the path back is rarely as simple as fans make it. The question is what, exactly, has to change for Jose Alvarado to regain trust in high-leverage moments.
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Washington’s top catching prospect moves into the major-league spotlight as the Nationals look for stability behind the plate and a spark from their farm system.
