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On May 2, a boxing tripleheader featuring Ryan Garcia, Devin Haney, and Teofimo Lopez will take place in New York's Times Square, presented by Ring Magazine. Garcia will face Rolando Romero in the main event, Haney will fight Jose Ramirez in the co-main event, and Lopez will defend his titles against Arnold Barboza Jr. The event, titled "Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves," will be broadcast via pay-per-view, with potential rematches and title unification showdowns...

Luke Humphries defeated Beau Greaves 10-7 in a tough battle at the UK Open, with Greaves making history by winning her first three matches. Humphries fought back to take the lead and secure the win, praising Greaves for her performance. In another match, Luke Littler edged out Peter Wright 10-9 in a deciding leg, while Michael van Gerwen held off Dirk van Duijvenbode in a close contest. Full Article

Your support helps The Independent cover important issues like reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, with on-the-ground reporting. Donations enable journalists to investigate stories from all perspectives, providing trusted news without paywalls. Aston Villa, led by Unai Emery, advance to the FA Cup quarter-finals thanks to Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford's impact, while Cardiff's Omer Riza praises his team's defensive effort despite a 2-0 loss. Full Article

The NCAA football rules committee has proposed charging teams with a timeout or penalty for players faking injuries well after plays during games, with a timeout to be charged when medical personnel evaluate players after the ball has been spotted and a delay-of-game penalty for teams without timeouts. This proposal, among others, aims to address the issue of faking injuries, with the SEC implementing guidelines and the rules committee suggesting losing timeouts for suspicious instances....

The 2025 Los Angeles Dodgers are projected to dominate MLB, but surprisingly, their fantasy baseball value doesn't reflect their expected success. Despite having top players like Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts, the team's depth and rotating rotation make them a challenge for fantasy managers. With a strong bullpen by committee and a bench mob led by Tommy Edman, the Dodgers are built for long-term success but may frustrate fantasy owners throughout the season. Full Article

Texas will raise football season ticket prices by $13 per game to cover rising costs, including $30 million in new expenses and 200 new scholarships. Athletic director Chris Del Conte announced the price increase, aiming to maintain Texas as the top athletic department. Texas reported record operating revenue and expenses in the 2024 fiscal year, becoming the first top-division public school to surpass $300 million in both categories. Full Article