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UFC's Nascimento dies of apparent heart attack
UFC flyweight Allan Nascimento died Monday of an apparent heart attack at age 34, the promotion announced, with the Brazilian fighter found unresponsive and pronounced dead at the scene.
Cristobal Secures Long-Term Extension at Miami
Mario Cristobal has agreed to a long-term contract extension with Miami, sources told ESPN, confirming an On3 report hours after the Hurricanes were picked to win the ACC in preseason.
Tigers president defends return in Skubal trade
Detroit Tigers president Scott Harris defended the prospect package received in the Tarik Skubal trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers, rejecting industry criticism that waiting closer to the deadline wo
Dodgers Land Skubal at MLB Trade Deadline
The Dodgers landed the deadline's biggest prize in ace Tarik Skubal, while the Orioles waved a white flag by trading Adley Rutschman and the Brewers drew fire for not pushing harder to compete for the
Guardians Land Griffin, Adell, Lowe at Deadline
The Cleveland Guardians made three trade-deadline moves Monday, acquiring All-Star pitcher Foster Griffin from the Nationals along with outfielder Jo Adell from the Angels and first baseman Nathaniel
Skubal defends Dodgers trade, rejects sympathy for critics
Two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal, freshly traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers, rejected criticism aimed at the defending champions, telling reporters at Wrigley Field that he doesn't 'sympathize' w
Cubs land Holmes, Taylor from Mets to bolster rotation
The Cubs, scrambling to address an injury-ravaged rotation, acquired Clay Holmes and Tyrone Taylor from the Mets for top infield prospect Jefferson Rojas as part of a busy trade-deadline Monday.
Padres Land Robbie Ray, Casey Mize at Trade Deadline
The San Diego Padres acquired left-hander Robbie Ray from the Giants and right-hander Casey Mize from the Tigers at the trade deadline to address a rotation that entered Monday with the fourth-highest
Ted Cruz targets Senate vote on college sports bill this week
Sen. Ted Cruz is pushing for a Senate vote this week on the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act, which gained momentum Friday when the Big Ten and SEC endorsed it after weeks of contentious negotiat
Larry Berg named next MLS commissioner
MLS owners voted Monday to install LAFC part-owner Larry Berg as the league's third commissioner, succeeding Don Garber, who will transition to chairman in 2027 after nearly three decades leading MLS.
Larry Berg to become MLS's third commissioner
MLS owners selected Los Angeles FC co-owner Larry Berg on Monday to become the league's third-ever commissioner, succeeding Don Garber beginning January 1, 2027.
SportsLine picks 2026 fantasy sleepers: LaPorta, Smith
SportsLine's projection model, fresh off correctly calling De'Von Achane's top-six 2025 finish, has named its top 2026 fantasy football sleepers — including Lions TE Sam LaPorta and Eagles WR DeVonta
UFC's Nascimento, 34, dies after apparent heart attack
UFC flyweight Allan Nascimento, a 34-year-old Brazilian, died after suffering an apparent heart attack in his sleep on Monday morning, the promotion confirmed.
Astros Acquire Daulton Varsho From Blue Jays for Arrighetti
The Houston Astros acquired center fielder Daulton Varsho from the Toronto Blue Jays for right-hander Spencer Arrighetti on Monday, addressing a long-standing search for a left-handed-hitting outfield
Allan Nascimento dead at 34: UFC flyweight found unresponsive after apparent heart attack
UFC flyweight Allan Nascimento died Monday at age 34 after suffering an apparent heart attack in his sleep; the Brazilian, who held a 22-7 professional record, had won four straight UFC bouts before a
Johnson Compares Burden's Mentality to Amon-Ra St. Brown
Ben Johnson compared Bears receiver Luther Burden III's mentality to Amon-Ra St. Brown, praising the second-year pass-cutter's competitive edge. Burden posted elite efficiency on limited snaps as a ro
Red Sox Land Rutschman from Orioles for Top Prospects
The Boston Red Sox acquired catcher Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles in a rare inter-division trade, sending three top-10 Boston prospects plus catcher Carlos Narvaez to Baltimore.
2026 Wyndham Championship: Model's Surprising Picks at Sedgefield
The 2026 Wyndham Championship tees off Thursday at Sedgefield Country Club, where a computer model that has correctly predicted 17 majors projects surprising picks including fading second-favorite Jac
Court Injunction Opens 2026 Return for 2022 Recruits
A federal judge in Colorado has issued a preliminary injunction allowing 2022 recruiting class members who exhausted NCAA eligibility—without ever redshirting—to return to college football in 2026, th
Orioles trade Rutschman to Red Sox as rebuild fails
The Baltimore Orioles traded catcher Adley Rutschman to division rival Boston Red Sox at the trade deadline despite being just 2½ games out of a playoff spot, a move that crystallizes the failure of G
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