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UFC exec Dave Shaw reacts to record-breaking UFC on ESPN 64: 'We've planted our flag'
MEXICO CITY – UFC on ESPN 64 was a record-breaking event for the promotion. The event headlined by Brandon Moreno vs. Steve Erceg at Arena CDMX broke records for the UFC in Mexico as the ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
NFL execs with mixed feelings on Jaguars' free agency approach
Depending on which NFL execs are asked, there are varying thoughts on the Jacksonville Jaguars' approach to free agency.Yahoo Sports - 19h -
NFL execs weigh in on Colts' signing Daniel Jones; competition with Anthony Richardson
What do NFL execs think of the Indianapolis Colts signing Daniel Jones in free agency to compete with Anthony Richardson?Yahoo Sports - 19h -
NFL exec thinks cornerback still 'big-time' need for Indianapolis Colts
Even with the addition of Charvarius Ward, one NFL exec believes that cornerback is a "big-time" need for the Indianapolis Colts.Yahoo Sports - 18h -
Tatum? Pippen? NBA execs share best comps for projected No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg
Ahead of the Final Four, NBA execs share their comparisons for the Duke star and projected No. 1 draft pick.ESPN - 15m -
UFC veterans in MMA and bareknuckle boxing action April 3-6
This week, the UFC returns to its home base in Las Vegas. UFC on ESPN 65 takes place at the UFC Apex.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
UFC on ESPN 65 commentary team, broadcast plans set: Michelle Waterson-Gomez returns as desk analyst
The UFC opens its April schedule Saturday with UFC on ESPN 65, which goes down at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Udinese Exec Discusses Inter Targeting Their Stars
Inter have been attached to a few Udinese players ahead of the summer window, but the Friuliani won’t be a wholesale store in the next few months. Director Gianluca Nani spoke to Sky and DAZN ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
UFC signs multimillion-dollar partnership deal with Meta
UFC signed a multimillion-dollar partnership deal Tuesday with Meta, Facebook's parent company, with the goal of restructuring its fan experience to include artificial intelligence (AI). UFC will ...The Hill - 1d -
Edgar Chairez dedicates UFC on ESPN 64 win to grandfather, aims for UFC 320 return
MEXICO CITY – Edgar Chairez created a moment at UFC on ESPN 64 that will live on his personal highlight reel forever. Chairez (12-6 MMA, 2-2 UFC) couldn't hold in the emotions after submitting CJ ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
UFC on ESPN 65 pre-event facts: Brad Tavares can tie Michael Bisping's wins record
After multiple weeks on the road, the octagon returns to the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on Saturday with UFC on ESPN 65.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Video: 'UFC on ESPN 65: Emmett vs. Murphy' media day live stream
LAS VEGAS – UFC on ESPN 65 takes place Saturday at UFC Apex with a card that airs entirely on ESPN and streams onYahoo Sports - 1d -
Da'Mon Blackshear vs. Heili Alateng joins UFC on ESPN 66 lineup
A matchup between rising bantamweights has been added to UFC on ESPN 66. Da'Mon Blackshear(16-7-1 MMA, 4-3-1 UFC) takes on Alatengheili (17-9-2 MMA, 5-2-1 UFC) April 26 at T-Mobile Center in Kansas ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Julian Erosa knows better than to count on a bonus at UFC 314
Julian Erosa's been in the UFC long enough to have a few things figured out. Very few people in UFC history have walked away with double bonuses, regardless of how they came, but he's one of them. ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Dana White teases new UFC rankings system as part of Meta partnership
The current UFC rankings system will soon be a thing of the past. As part of a Wednesday announcement on a broader partnership with tech giant Meta, UFC CEO Dana White teased that the wheels are in ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Manel Kape vs. Brandon Royval booked for UFC 317
There's movement at the top of the UFC flyweight division. Title contenders Manel Kape and Brandon Royval have been booked to meet at UFC 317 on June 28 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. MMA Junkie ...Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Aljamain Sterling reacts to Sean O'Malley's bantamweight title rematch vs. Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 316
Aljamain Sterling isn't surprised to see Sean O'Malley rematch Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 316. After losing his bantamweight title to Dvalishvili (19-4 MMA, 12-2 UFC) by unanimous decision at UFC 306 ...Yahoo Sports - 15h -
Conte and Napoli Exec a Little Coy About Coach’s Future
Antonio Conte is being courted by at least a couple of teams, especially Milan and Juventus, even though he has been at Napoli for less than one full season. Director Giovanni Manna addressed the ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
UFC 316: Sean O'Malley gets Merab Dvalishvili bantamweight title rematch on June 7
Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O'Malley are set to run things back at UFC 316.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
After his win at UFC Mexico, what’s next for Brandon Moreno?
This past Saturday in the main event of UFC Mexico, we saw a big time flyweight matchup. Former champion Brandon […]Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Dana White's UFC and Mark Zuckerberg's Meta joining forces in partnership
UFC is joining up with Facebook’s parent company Meta in a deal that will bring mixed martial arts to more fans around the worldABC News - 1d -
UFC 316 first look: Can O'Malley avenge his loss to Dvalishvili?
Following the announcement of the UFC 316 headliners, experts react to the fights and provide early betting analysis.ESPN - 1d -
Dvalishvili, O'Malley set title rematch at UFC 316
Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O'Malley will run it back in a bantamweight title rematch, and Julianna Peña will defend her belt against Kayla Harrison at UFC 316 on June 7, the promotion announced.ESPN - 2d -
UFC signs wide-ranging sponsorship deal with Meta, bringing Mark Zuckerberg closer to Dana White
Meta and mixed martial arts league UFC reached a multimillion-dollar, multiple-year sponsorship deal that will span the tech company's portfolio, UFC told CNBC.CNBC - 1d -
UFC on ESPN 65: How to watch Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy, start time, Las Vegas fight card, odds, more
The UFC is back in its "Sin City" home base this week with UFC on ESPN 65 in Las Vegas. Here's how to watch UFC on ESPN 65 with a pair of featherweight scrappers at the top of the card. Broadcast ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Frankie Edgar shares who could be greatest UFC lightweight ever
Frankie Edgar thinks the fighter who currently holds UFC lightweight gold is on track to be the greatest the division has ever seen. A former titleholder himself, Edgar (24-11-1 MMA, 18-11-1 UFC) ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
UFC on ESPN 65 weigh-in results, live video stream (noon ET)
LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie is on scene and reporting live from Friday's official UFC on ESPN 65 (ESPN+) fighter weigh-ins at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, which kick off at noon ET (9 a.m. PT). Among ...Yahoo Sports - 1h -
John McCarthy weighs in on Manuel Torres vs. Drew Dober stoppage at UFC on ESPN 64
John McCarthy thinks Manuel Torres vs. Drew Dober at UFC on ESPN 64 was stopped too late. Torres (16-3 MMA, 4-1 UFC) dropped Dober (27-15 MMA, 13-11 UFC) with a straight right, followed by a series ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Patricio Freire picks Paddy Pimblett to beat ex-rival Michael Chandler at UFC 314
Patricio Freire is not backing his former rival to get his hand raised at UFC 314. Michael Chandler (23-9 MMA, 2-4 UFC) meets Paddy Pimblett (22-3 MMA, 6-0 UFC) in a five-round co-main event April ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Kevin Borjas wasn't concerned with 'Lazy Boy' Rodriguez's weight miss at UFC Mexico
MEXICO CITY – Kevin Borjas met the media Saturday after his win over Ronaldo Rodriguez at UFC on ESPN 64. Borjas (10-3 MMA, 1-2 UFC) picked up his first UFC win and snapped a two-fight skid when he ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Jorge Masvidal also interested in rematch with 'b*tch ass' Colby Covington for UFC return
Jorge Masvidal has zeroed in on two rivals for his UFC comeback. Masvidal (35-17 MMA, 12-10 UFC), who retired in April 2023 after his fourth-straight loss to Gilbert Burns at UFC 287, is looking to ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Dr. David Martinez gives out free medical advice to Saimon Oliveira after UFC Mexico TKO
MEXICO CITY – David Martinez met the media Saturday after his win over Saimon Oliveira at UFC on ESPN 64. Martinez (12-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC), who joined his sister Melissa in the UFC, also is a doctor ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Rafa Garcia ready to make UFC Mexico events a permanent part of his future
MEXICO CITY – Rafa Garcia met the media Saturday after his win over Vinc Pichel at UFC on ESPN 64. Garcia (17-4 MMA, 5-4 UFC) got above .500 in his UFC career with a unanimous decision win over ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Bryce Mitchell 'unfazed by the pressure' heading into UFC 314 matchup vs. Jean Silva
It's been a whirlwind past month for Bryce Mitchell heading into UFC 314. Mitchell (17-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC) meets rising featherweight contender Jean Silva (15-2 MMA, 4-0 UFC) on April 12 at Kaseya ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Dark horse no longer: Sean Woodson fixated on kicking off breakout year at UFC 314
Sean Woodson has been in the shadows, quietly rising up the ranks of one of the UFC's most talent-filled divisions. But on April 12 at UFC 314, Woodson (13-1-1 MMA, 7-1-1 UFC) and his 6-foot-2, ...Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Terence Crawford cites Floyd Mayweather to explain where the UFC is better than boxing
Terence Crawford thinks UFC fans support their own better than boxing. In a discussion with former UFC champions Kamaru Usman and Henry Cejudo, super welterweight boxing champion Crawford agreed ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Chael Sonnen: 'Ass-whooping' would await Conor McGregor in UFC comeback fight
Chael Sonnen doesn't see the point in UFC star Conor McGregor fighting again. More questions arose about McGregor's fighting future after the former UFC dual champion admitted that his focus is ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O'Malley title rematch headlines UFC 316 in Newark
Sean O'Malley will have the chance to get UFC gold back around his waist when he rematches Merab Dvalishvili in the UFC 316 main event. After dropping the bantamweight belt by unanimous decision to ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
UFC on ESPN 67 adds Gaston Bolanos vs. Quang Le to Des Moines lineup
The UFC's return to Des Moines, Iowa, has another fight. At UFC on ESPN 67 on May 3, Peru's Gaston Bolanos will battle Vietnam's Qaung Le in a three-round bantamweight bout at Wells Fargo Arena. ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Khalil Rountree Jr. reacts to Jamahal Hill injury, cancellation of UFC Kansas City main event
Khalil Rountree Jr. was set to headliner the upcoming UFC event in Kansas City, Mo., but his former champion opponent suffered an injury. The fight was set to close the show at UFC on ESPN 66 at ...Yahoo Sports - 2d
