Mike Tyson slaps Jake Paul as chaos erupts at final face-off for divisive fight

Cesar Hernandez, a staff soccer writer for ESPN.com, reports that Mexico City's Estadio Azteca has changed its name to Estadio Banorte to help fund renovations for the 2026 World Cup. The stadium, which hosted the 1970 and 1986 World Cup finals, will be the first to host three World Cups. Banorte will provide a loan of 2.1 billion pesos for the remodeling, with the stadium expected to be completed later this year or in early...

Three-weight undisputed world champion Claressa Shields had her doping suspension lifted after testing positive for marijuana following a fight in February. The Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission stated that Shields no longer posed a threat to the sport's integrity and public interest. While her suspension was lifted, further sanctions may still be possible according to the commission. Full Article

Laurence Edmondson discusses Charles Leclerc's journey in Formula 1, from being dubbed "Il Predestinato" in his early days with Ferrari to his recent successes at the team, including two victories in 2019 and a strong finish to the 2024 season. Despite the challenges posed by the arrival of Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari for the 2025 season, Leclerc remains focused on his goal of becoming a world champion, emphasizing the importance of learning from past mistakes...

Kris Rhim, a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN, covers the Los Angeles Chargers and their franchise-altering first season under coach Jim Harbaugh. In his free time, Kris plays basketball in men's leagues across Los Angeles. The Chargers have signed guard Mekhi Becton to a two-year deal, addressing their interior offensive line weakness and aiming to improve their rushing attack after a disappointing season. Full Article

The 2025 National Women's Soccer League season begins with questions of a possible "big four" emerging as top teams make key acquisitions, including North Carolina Courage landing Jaedyn Shaw. Angel City FC undergoes a significant rebuild under new leadership, while Bay FC faces uncertainty in goal following a retirement. Chicago Stars FC aims to improve on their 8th place finish from the previous season. Full Article

Oscar Piastri of McLaren topped the timesheets in the final practice session at the Australian Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton finishing in 8th place ahead of his qualifying debut for Ferrari. Piastri was just 0.039s ahead of Mercedes' George Russell, while Max Verstappen of Red Bull was also within a tenth of a second of the fastest time. Ferrari, expected to challenge McLaren, struggled as Charles Leclerc finished in 4th. Hamilton had a difficult session,...