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Brett Okamoto is an ESPN reporter covering mixed martial arts and boxing since 2010, interviewing top names like Dana White, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and Conor McGregor. UFC 313 saw Magomed Ankalaev claim the light heavyweight title from Alex Pereira, while Justin Gaethje beat Rafael Fiziev. Ankalaev may face Jiří Procházka next, Pereira could move up to heavyweight to challenge Jon Jones or Tom Aspinall, and Gaethje is a contender for a lightweight title shot against Islam...

Lauren Price, the unified WBA, WBC, and IBF welterweight world champion, expressed her desire to face the winner of the Mikaela Mayer vs. Sandy Ryan fight for the undisputed welterweight world championship. Price believes she has more to offer and considers herself the best at 147lbs. She recently defeated Natasha Jonas in a dominating performance at the Royal Albert Hall. Price highlighted her speed and counterattacks as key factors in her victory. She returned home...

The Philadelphia Eagles traded safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson to the Houston Texans for offensive lineman Kenyon Green, along with swapping 2026 draft picks. Gardner-Johnson had 59 tackles and six interceptions in 2024 and will fill a void left by Eric Murray in the Texans' secondary. The Eagles' defense also saw other key players depart, including Isaiah Rodgers, Josh Sweat, Milton Williams, Darius Slay, and James Bradberry, while the Texans made changes to their offensive line with...

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver consulted with virologist Dr. David Ho at a Nets game in January 2020, leading to Ho becoming a COVID-19 consultant for the league. Following their conversation, the NBA sent out its first memo on the coronavirus outbreak to teams, prompting Silver to take early precautions, such as buying extra toilet paper in preparation for the pandemic. Full Article

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The Rams signed Davante Adams to a two-year, $46 million deal, adding a veteran receiver with man coverage-beating ability to their lineup. While Adams may lead in slot snaps, Puka Nacua is expected to still receive significant targets, especially with Tutu Atwell as the WR3. Despite Adams' arrival, Nacua remains a top-five fantasy pick, while Adams is likely to be drafted in the top four rounds due to his potential impact in the Rams' offense....