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Ex-ASU wrestling star and UFC champ Cain Velasquez gets 5 years for vigilante shooting
Velasquez pleaded no contest in August, and a premeditated attempted murder charge, which carried a potential life sentence, was dropped.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Two-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch will race against his 9-year-old son, Brexton
Kyle Busch announced a head-to-head sprint car race with his son, Brexton. The race will be Wednesday at Millbridge Speedway in North Carolina.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Ex-UFC champ Kamaru Usman zeros in on next opponent: 'I like that matchup'
Sean Brady is on top of Kamaru Usman's hitlist after UFC Fight Night 255. Brady (18-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) dominated former UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards (22-5 MMA, 14-4 UFC) with a Round 4 ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Olympic champ Chloe Kim has a new outlook, new tricks -- and the old dominance
After struggling with depression, the snowboarder has found her joy again as she looks to qualify for the 2026 Olympics Saturday at Worlds.ESPN - 1d -
Olympic champ Chloe Kim has a new outlook, new tricks -- and the old dominance
After struggling with depression, the snowboarder has found her joy again as she looks to qualify for the 2026 Olympics Saturday at Worlds.ESPN - 1d -
Freddie, Bernie, Tiger? Masters participants say which past champ they'd want on the bag
There's a past Masters champion who claims if he were on the bag of Rory McIlroy at Augusta National, he'd already own at least one green jacket.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Freddie, Bernie, Tiger? Masters participants say which past champ they'd want on the bag
There's a past Masters champion who claims if he were on the bag of Rory McIlroy at Augusta National, he'd already own at least one green jacket.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
2025 Masters odds, picks: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy predictions from model that called 3 straight champs
Picks for even more 2025 Masters golfers ahead of the year's first major at Augusta NationalCBS Sports - 1d -
State champion Albertus Magnus rolls past Middletown to reach girls basketball Final Four
Defending state Class AA champ Albertus Magnus reaches AAA Final Four with dominant win over Middletown in girls basketball regional finalYahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
2025 BNP Paribas Open will be remembered as the year a 17-year-old stole the show
Mirra Andreeva and Jack Draper were both first-time winners in Indian Wells as 2025 saw new champs and record attendanceYahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
How despite a loss, Independence found joy in three-year TSSAA basketball state tournament run
Independence tough defense wasn't enough to hold off Whitehaven as the defending Class 4A state champs lost in TSSAA basketball state quarterfinal.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21 -
Sophia Popov asked LPGA to clarify her status before playing, still had points stripped
The 2020 AIG Women's Open champ had reached out to the LPGA in January to clarify her status after coming back from a medical and maternity leave.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Boys basketball: Colonia’s Aiden Derkack repeats as Home News Tribune Player of the Year
Colonia junior guard Aiden Derkack is HNT Player of the Year for second straight season led the county and sectional champ Patriots in every categoryYahoo Sports - 3d -
Alex Pereira admits to health issues entering UFC 313: 'One of the more complicated fight camps'
Pereira refused to take anything away from new champ Magomed Ankalaev after coming up short on the scorecards earlier this monthCBS Sports - 2d -
UFC star Alex Pereira and the mystery of punching power
The UFC's light heavyweight king, Alex Pereira, may hold the key to unlocking enormous punching power.ESPN - Mar. 8 -
UFC 313 predictions -- Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev: Fight card, odds, preview, prelims, expert picks
Check out who the experts at CBS Sports are taking in the light heavyweight title fight set for Saturday in Las VegasCBS Sports - Mar. 9 -
UFC 313 results: Ankalaev dethrones Pereira, wins by unanimous decision
The UFC's light heavyweight division has a new champion, following Magomed Ankalaev's win over Alex Pereira.ESPN - Mar. 9 -
Rooney and Fury to manage England at Soccer Aid
Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury will join Wayne Rooney as two of England's co-managers for Soccer Aid 2025.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
UFC Pound-for-Pound Fighter Rankings: Magomed Ankalaev makes his debut after finally earning title
The native of Dagestan unseated one of the most popular fighters in the sport at the top of the light heavyweight divisionCBS Sports - Mar. 11 -
Dubois in talks over Usyk title fight
Daniel Dubois begins talks with rival heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk over a rematch.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
WBO orders champion Usyk to face Parker next
World heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk is ordered by the WBO to begin negotiations with Joseph Parker for a mandatory title defence.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
Pound-for-pound rankings: Ankalaev is in, but what about Pereira?
The light heavyweight championship changed hands at UFC 313, as reflected in ESPN's top 10.ESPN - Mar. 13 -
Inside the downfall of Hong Kong trading titan Simon Sadler
He was a heavyweight in Hong Kong finance and a hometown hero. Now he faces the possibility of jailFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
Wardley vacates British title as WBA shot beckons
Unbeaten Fabio Wardley gives up his British heavyweight belt as he looks to step up into world title contention.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Alex Pereira accused of greasing by Magomed Ankalaev’s coach after UFC 313 clash
Ankalaev outpointed Pereira to win the light-heavyweight belt, but he did fail with all 12 of his takedownsYahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
UFC Fight Night 254: Carlos Ulberg is a broker of violence, but can he be the next kickboxer-turned-UFC champion?
The rising light heavyweight faces veteran Jan Blachowicz in the co-main event at UFC London.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
George Foreman, boxing legend who fought Muhammad Ali in the 'Rumble in the Jungle,' dies at 76
George Foreman, the heavyweight champion who fought Muhammad Ali and was known for his ferociousness in the ring and bubbly personality, has died.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 22 -
George Foreman's life in pictures
A look back at the life of American boxing heavyweight legend George Foreman, who has died aged 76.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 22 -
George Foreman's life in pictures
A look back at the life of American boxing heavyweight legend George Foreman, who has died aged 76.BBC News - Mar. 22 -
Watch: 'It was like I was mugged' - Foreman reflects on the Rumble in the Jungle
The heavyweight champion, who has died at the age of 76, says "he went with two titles belts and came home with none."BBC News - Mar. 22 -
George Foreman, boxing legend and entrepreneur, dies at 76
George Foreman, an Olympic gold medalist and two-time heavyweight champion, competed between 1967 and 1997.CBS News - Mar. 22 -
George Foreman remembered as a ‘great fighter’ by President Trump and a ‘knockout artist’ by Magic Johnson
Tributes poured in for George Foreman, who died Friday at the age of 76, that revealed the multifaceted legacy of the fearsome heavyweight champion.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 22 -
Real or not: Fundora undisputed, Boots will unify, and Ryan will solve Mayer in rematch
Our experts discuss notable upcoming fights, Keith Thurman's return, the next American heavyweight and more.ESPN - 6d -
From boxing monster to cuddly veteran – George Foreman was unique
The former heavyweight champion died this weekend but his remarkable story of two distinct parts will live onYahoo Sports - 5d -
Former Bills defensive tackle and Olympic champion shocked in NCAA wrestling championship
The two-time NCAA wrestling heavyweight champion went back to college after he was released by the Buffalo Bills.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Tom Aspinall provides promising update on Jon Jones fight after UFC meeting
The Briton, who holds the interim heavyweight title, met UFC brass before attending UFC London on SaturdayYahoo Sports - 4d -
Cinderellas are still alive in March Madness. Case in point — Tennessee's Chaz Lanier
The Sweet 16 may be a battle of heavyweight teams, but it's full of overlooked players who began their college careers in obscurity.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Tyson Fury warned over retirement and urged to take on new role in boxing
Fury retired in January, though not for the first time, and his US promoter Bob Arum has strong feelings on the heavyweight’s futureYahoo Sports - 2d -
Deontay Wilder’s to fight Tyrrell Herndon as ‘idols become rivals’
The former heavyweight champion will aim to bounce back from his knockout by Zhilei ZhangYahoo Sports - 23h -
Deontay Wilder’s to fight Tyrrell Herndon as ‘idols become rivals’
The former heavyweight champion will aim to bounce back from his knockout by Zhilei ZhangYahoo Sports - 23h
