FIFA mulling expanded 64-team World Cup in 2030

UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira defends his title against Magomed Ankalaev in the main event at UFC 313, with Pereira being ESPN's No. 2 pound-for-pound fighter and Ankalaev on a 13-fight winning streak. In a rematch, Justin Gaethje faces Rafael Fiziev after Fiziev stepped in on short notice due to Dan Hooker's injury, with Gaethje having won their previous bout by majority decision. Andreas Hale, Brett Okamoto, and Dre Waters provide analysis of all...

Tennessee State head coach Eddie George is a finalist for the head coaching position at Bowling Green, with a decision expected soon. A former Heisman Trophy winner and successful FCS coach, George could potentially return to Ohio where he had a standout football career. Bowling Green is looking to replace Scot Loeffler, who left for a coaching position with the Philadelphia Eagles, as George continues to make an impact in the coaching world. Full Article

Manchester United face a £40m price tag to sign Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta, with plans to boost funds through player exits. Ismaila Sarr dedicated a goal to Mateta after his injury, while Mason Greenwood was dropped by Marseille's manager. Xavi is open to managing another LaLiga team in the future, and Rangers' Europa League opponents Fenerbahce will be without Çağlar Söyüncü due to injury. Full Article

In the main event of UFC 313, Alex Pereira defends his light-heavyweight title against Magomed Ankalaev. Pereira, a former kickboxing champion, has had a successful career in the UFC with three title defenses by TKO, while Ankalaev has faced challenges on his way to this title fight. The co-main event features a rematch between Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev, with Fiziev stepping in for the injured Dan Hooker in a bid to avenge a previous...

In the 2025 Yahoo Sports Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Rankings, the 2024 season was highlighted as unpredictable with surprising performances from players like Tarik Skubal, Chris Sale, and Seth Lugo. The rankings feature top pitchers like Gerrit Cole, Corbin Burnes, and Tyler Glasnow, providing fantasy drafters with a diverse selection of talent to choose from. The rankings offer a comprehensive guide for drafting starting pitchers for the upcoming season. Full Article

Alaina Getzenberg, ESPN's Buffalo Bills reporter, announced that the team signed defensive end Greg Rousseau to a four-year, $80 million extension with $54 million guaranteed. Rousseau, a 2021 first-round pick, has 25 sacks, 15 passes defensed, and 66 quarterback hits in four seasons with the team. General manager Brandon Beane praised Rousseau's performance and hopes he becomes a double-digit sack player as the Bills work on extending other players before the start of the league...