USA TODAY Sportsflipped into MMAJunkieIsrael Adesanya Callout Collection: Who UFC on ESPN 22 winners want next – and how likely they'll get them USA TODAY - John MorganEarning wins in the UFC is certainly no easy task, but what comes next is often even more important: the post-fight callout. So after Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 22 event in Las Vegas, who took advantage of...
USA TODAY Sportsflipped into All StoriesEuropean Super League FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Manchester City among 12 clubs in new European Super League verified_publisherUSA TODAY Sports - Jim ReinekingAC Milan, Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Chelsea FC, FC Barcelona, Inter Milan, Juventus, Liverpool FC, Manchester City, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur have been announced as the founding...
USA TODAY Sportsflipped into MMAJunkieJake Paul 3 biggest takeaways from Triller Fight Club: Loving to hate Jake Paul, and did Ben Askren dive? USA TODAY - Mike BohnTriller Fight Club’s sophomore event went down on Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, and MMA Junkie was on-scene for a boxing event that caught the attention of the sports and entertainment...
USA TODAY Sportsflipped into All StoriesAuto Racing Alex Palou rides two-stop strategy to first win in dominant day for Ganassi at Barber verified_publisherUSA TODAY Sports - Nathan BrownBIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Chip Ganassi Racing has helped produced another first-time IndyCar series winner. Eight years after CGR driver-turned-driver coach Dario Franchitti stepped away from his legendary racing...
USA TODAY Sportsflipped into MMAJunkieMixed Martial Arts UFC on ESPN 22 rookie report: Grading the newcomers in Las Vegas USA TODAY - John MorganFighters from around the globe dream of the day they’ll step into the UFC octagon for the first time. For two athletes, Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 22 event marked that special moment in their career. Check...
USA TODAY Sportsflipped into All StoriesMelvin Gordon Melvin Gordon reflects on 'difficult' first season with Broncos, says he's 'sick' of getting overlooked verified_publisherUSA TODAY Sports - Steve GardnerMelvin Gordon came to Denver last season as a Pro Bowl running back in the prime of his career. But sharing the backfield with fan-favorite running back in Phillip Lindsay, coupled with a crucial fumble...
USA TODAY Sportsflipped into MMAJunkieMixed Martial Arts 'The Ultimate Fighter 29' rosters announced, season premiere date revealed USA TODAY - Nolan King“The Ultimate Fighter” is officially back. After years of UFC president Dana White repeatedly stating the reality series would eventually relaunch, the wheels are fully in motion. The 16 selected bantamweights...
USA TODAY Sportsflipped into All StoriesNate Diaz No one is safe: Jake Paul jabs Dana White, Nate Diaz, fans calling Ben Askren fight 'rigged' USA TODAY - Nolan KingLike it or not, Jake Paul has inserted himself into the combat sports conversation. Now a 3-0 professional boxer, Paul continues to provoke some of MMA and boxing’s biggest names. Following his first-round...
USA TODAY Sportsflipped into All StoriesCollege Sports Opinion: Alabama football was without some stars on A-Day, but Nick Saban stepped in and stole the show verified_publisherUSA TODAY Sports - Cecil HurtFor a variety of reasons, ranging from the usual spring nicks and bruises to other possibilities that Nick Saban didn’t discuss, Alabama football was short-handed on Saturday, which, in a roundabout way,...
USA TODAY Sportsflipped into MMAJunkieMixed Martial Arts Drew Dober vs. Brad Riddell in the works for UFC 263 in June USA TODAY - Nolan KingUFC 263 is close to finalizing a lightweight matchup. Drew Dober vs. Brad Riddell is in the works for the June 12 pay-per-view event, which takes place at a location and venue to be announced. Two people...
USA TODAY Sportsflipped into MMAJunkieAndrei Arlovski Andrei Arlovski happy with UFC on ESPN 22 win, but 'my coaches gave me some some sh*t' USA TODAY - John MorganLAS VEGAS – Andrei Arlovski survived a slow start in the co-main event of Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 22 event and battled back for a decision win over Chase Sherman, but it’s one he admits wasn’t entirely...
USA TODAY Sportsflipped into MMAJunkieMixed Martial Arts Frank Mir sees silver lining in Triller Fight Club loss: 'It's about the journey and not the destination' USA TODAY - Nolan KingATLANTA – Officially, Frank Mir didn’t add a professional boxing win to his resume Saturday at Triller Fight Club. By his standards, however, the performance was a victory. Against former boxing world...
USA TODAY Sportsflipped into MMAJunkieKelvin Gastelum 5 biggest takeaways from UFC on ESPN 22: Robert Whittaker is right, but so is Jake Paul USA TODAY - John MorganWhat mattered most at UFC on ESPN 22 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas? Here are a few post-fight musings … 1. Robert Whittaker is right – Israel Adesanya is next When Robert Whittaker (23-5 MMA, 14-3 UFC)...
USA TODAY Sportsflipped into MMAJunkieConor McGregor Jake Paul vs. Conor McGregor? YouTube star says it's 'more realistic' after knockout of Ben Askren USA TODAY - Nolan KingATLANTA – Will Jake Paul vs. Conor McGregor actually come to fruition? Paul isn’t sure. But after Saturday’s knockout of Ben Askren at Triller Fight Club’s latest pay-per-view event, the YouTube star the...
USA TODAY Sportsflipped into MMAJunkieMixed Martial Arts After Bellator 257 win, ex-champ Julia Budd wants next title shot: 'I never accept failure' USA TODAY - Nolan KingUNCASVILLE, Conn. – Julia Budd is out to get her belt back. This past Friday, the former Bellator women’s featherweight champion picked up her second consecutive win since losing the title to Cris Cyborg....
USA TODAY Sportsflipped into All StoriesSan Diego Padres Mookie Betts seals Dodgers' win against Padres with incredible diving catch verified_publisherUSA TODAY Sports - Steve GardnerIt's already the best rivalry in baseball. The question is ... what can the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres do for an encore? Whatever it is, it'll have to be something incredible to top the of...
USA TODAY Sportsflipped into MMAJunkieB.J. Penn UFC legend B.J. Penn asks Triller for Jake Paul fight: 'I will happily knock this f*cker out in one round' USA TODAY - Nolan KingAfter Jake Paul finished Ben Askren inside the first round at Triller Fight Club on Saturday, the callouts poured in. Ranging from celebrities to former fighters, the target on Paul’s back was evident....
USA TODAY Sportsflipped into All StoriesBaseball Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove gifted a lifetime supply of Ballast Point beer after tossing historic no-hitter verified_publisherUSA TODAY Sports - Scott BoeckHometown hero Joe Musgrove was handsomely rewarded after tossing the first no-hitter in San Diego Padres franchise history. San Diego's Ballast Point Brewing Co. said Saturday that Musgrove, who is from...
USA TODAY Sportsflipped into MMAJunkieMixed Martial Arts UFC on ESPN 22 winner Jessica Penne details 'heartbreaking' struggles during four-year layoff USA TODAY - Danny SeguraLAS VEGAS – Jessica Penne’s road to UFC on ESPN 22 was a long one. The former UFC strawweight title challenger had to overcome a lot of adversity to get to Saturday night’s event at the UFC Apex. Penne...
USA TODAY Sportsflipped into All StoriesBrad Stevens Report: Indiana University was ready to offer Celtics' Brad Stevens seven-year, $70 million contract verified_publisherUSA TODAY Sports - Dana Hunsinger BenbowAs the words slipped out of ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski's mouth, Jalen Rose stood up on the studio set, clutching his chest in astonishment. "I was told that Indiana was prepared to offer him seven years,...
USA TODAY Sportsflipped into All StoriesTrevor Lawrence Trevor Lawrence, Amari Rodgers scoff at notion that Lawrence is not motivated before NFL draft verified_publisherUSA TODAY Sports - Scott KeepferMuch has been made in recent days about former Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence’s statement during a Sports Illustrated interview that he doesn’t play with “this huge chip” on his shoulder. Some members...
USA TODAY Sportsflipped into MMAJunkieMixed Martial Arts Bellator 257 winner Veta Arteaga felt she had unfinished business with Desiree Yanez USA TODAY - Nolan KingUNCASVILLE, Conn. – Veta Arteaga can rest easy knowing she’s back in the win column. This past Friday, Arteaga (6-4 MMA, 5-4 BMMA) saw a two-fight losing streak come to an end when she outpointed Desiree...
USA TODAY Sportsflipped into MMAJunkieRobert Whittaker Robert Whittaker after UFC on ESPN 22: No other fight makes sense except Israel Adesanya USA TODAY - John MorganLAS VEGAS – After a one-sided decision win over Kelvin Gastelum in the UFC on ESPN 22 headliner on Saturday, Robert Whittaker believes his next fight should be for the middleweight title. It’s that simple....
USA TODAY Sportsflipped into All StoriesBasketball Madness or maddening? NBA's play-in game stirs controversy verified_publisherUSA TODAY - Jeff Zillgitt and Mark MedinaA smidgen of irony accompanied Dallas star Luka Doncic’s wild game-winning buzzer-beater 3-pointer against Memphis on Wednesday. It came following Mark Cuban’s criticism of the NBA’s play-in game format...
USA TODAY Sportsflipped into MMAJunkieMixed Martial Arts UFC on ESPN 22 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: Main event nets $32,000 USA TODAY - MMA Junkie StaffLAS VEGAS – Fighters from Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 22 event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $169,500. The program, a comprehensive plan that includes outfitting requirements,...
USA TODAY Sportsflipped into MMAJunkieMixed Martial Arts Fight Tracks: UFC on ESPN 22 walkout songs, where the DMX tributes continued USA TODAY - Blue CornerWhile it takes intense training, world-class skills and maybe even a bit of luck to register a UFC win, picking the right song to accompany you to the cage is a key talent, as well. See what the fighters...
USA TODAY Sportsflipped into All StoriesJoey Votto 'An amazing play': Joey Votto turns the 31st triple play in Cincinnati Reds history verified_publisherUSA TODAY Sports - Bobby NightengaleTrailing by a run in the eighth inning Saturday, the Cincinnati Reds were just looking for a way to keep the score close to help their offense. In other words, it was perfect timing for the Reds to turn...
USA TODAY Sportsflipped into All StoriesToyota Owners 400 NASCAR at Richmond: Start time, lineup, TV schedule and more for Toyota Owners 400 verified_publisherUSA TODAY Sports - Ellen J. HorrowNASCAR moves from Martinsville, Virginia to the capital of the Commonwealth this weekend for more short-track racing at Richmond Raceway. Through the first seven races, the Cup Series had produced seven...
USA TODAY Sportsflipped into MMAJunkieBen Askren Jake Paul says Ben Askren lucky fight was stopped: 'The ref saved him' USA TODAY - Mike BohnATLANTA – Jake Paul says Ben Askren was fortunate their Triller Fight Club headliner was stopped when it was. After Askren was dropped early in the first round of his boxing match with Paul on Saturday...
USA TODAY Sportsflipped into MMAJunkieBen Askren Ben Askren: 'I let the world down' with TKO loss to Jake Paul USA TODAY - Mike BohnATLANTA – Ben Askren’s boxing match with Jake Paul couldn’t have gone worse than it did for the former Bellator and ONE Championship titleholder. Askren was disappointed Saturday night, to say the least,...
