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UFC Fight Night odds, preview: Why the Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko rematch is worth watching

Brett Appley previews three fights on the UFC Fight Night card that features a rematch between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko.

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UFC, WWE complete merger to become TKO Group: How it impacts them on and off screen

Chris Vannini42

What's next for Stephen A. Smith? A life outside of sports can be in the future

Jason Jones188

UFC 292 odds, picks: Aljamain Sterling favored to hold off Sean O'Malley's first championship attempt

Brett Appley7

UFC 292: Sean O'Malley ready to prove the hype is real in main event vs. Aljamain Sterling

Greg Rosenstein13

Logan Paul to box MMA fighter Dillon Danis on Oct. 14 in Manchester, England

Paul has only fought professionally one time, a split decision loss to fellow social media star KSI in November 2019.

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Boxing champion Amanda Serrano signs MMA deal with Professional Fighters League

Serrano (44-2-1 with 30 KOs) is the undisputed featherweight boxing champion and a seven division world champion.

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Justin Gaethje defeats Dustin Poirier at UFC 291 to claim BMF belt, lightweight title shot

Gaethje (25-4) has now won three of his last four fights.

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UFC 291 odds, picks: Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje is a rematch five years in the making

The UFC 291 main event features a rematch between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje.

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UFC 291: Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje say they've changed. Saturday's BMF title fight will prove it

Veteran lightweight contenders Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje will compete for the second-ever BMF belt at UFC 291.

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NCAA heavyweight champ Gable Steveson announces first WWE match, college return still in question

The heavyweight gold medalist in the 2021 Summer Olympics is still eligible to return to school, a WWE spokesperson told The Athletic.

Chris Vannini and Scott Dochterman43

Tyson Fury to box former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou on Oct. 28 in Saudi Arabia

Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion, left for the PFL in May.

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Jon Jones, Stipe Miocic to square off for heavyweight title at UFC 295

The fight will take place Nov. 11 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

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UFC 290 odds, picks, preview: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Yair Rodriguez highlights a two-title fight card

Brett Appley previews UFC 290, which features two titles fights, including a third meeting between two fighters.

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Heat investigating allegations of Conor McGregor sexually assaulting woman during Game 4 of NBA Finals

"We are aware of the allegations and are conducting a full investigation," the Heat said.

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Amanda Nunes defends women's bantamweight title at UFC 289, announces retirement

Nunes won via unanimous decision (50-44, 50-44, 50-43) to retain her UFC women's bantamweight championship.

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UFC 289 odds, picks: Amanda Nunes takes on Irene Aldana for the bantamweight title

Amanda Nunes vs. Irene Aldana is the main event for UFC 289, but a couple other fights also intrigue Brett Appley for his preview.

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Poirier-Gaethje 2 to headline UFC 291; Sterling set for title defense vs. O'Malley at UFC 292

A rematch between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje for the BMF title will be atop UFC 291 card in Salt Lake City.

Greg Rosenstein12

Francis Ngannou signs contract with PFL: What does ex-UFC champ's deal look like?

Ngannou exited the UFC as heavyweight champion after he was stripped of his title in January following the expiration of his contract.

Mark Puleo40

Aljamain Sterling retains UFC bantamweight title with split-decision win over Henry Cejudo

Sterling improved to 23-3 with the victory. He has now won nine fights in a row.

Greg Rosenstein22

UFC 288: Aljamain Sterling says Henry Cejudo 'can't stop me' in legacy-defining title fight Saturday

Sterling will look to defend his UFC bantamweight title against the former champion at UFC 288 on Saturday.

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UFC 288 odds, picks: Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo is a toss up, but not the only fight worth watching

The UFC 288 card has a number of enticing fights. Brett Appley analyzes three of the biggest matchups on the card.

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Met Gala style power rankings: Serena Williams, Usher, Gisele (no Brady) and more

The Met Gala took place Monday night in New York and featured a few athletes and entertainers in the sports world.

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How Joe Mazzulla's mat discipline in jiu-jitsu aids in coaching the Celtics

"It’s not so much a physical fight as it is a mental fight,” Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said of his jiu-jitsu training.

Jay King23

Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz boxing match set for Aug. 5 in Dallas

The eight-round bout, broadcast on DAZN PPV, will be contested at 185 pounds. Both fighters will use 10-ounce gloves.

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