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Ilia Topuria, UFC lightweight champ, is opening up on the devastating knockout of Charles Oliveira (first rd, exactly as he predicted), as well as what comes next for the number one pound-for-pound fighter in the world. Ilia Topuria says Paddy Pimblett is "one of the easiest

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UPenn has already wiped Lia Thomas from their swimming record books. *Red highlight from 7/1, other screen grab is from today. Interestingly, Thomas was part of the 400 Free Relay team — that record will remain in place.

UPenn has already wiped Lia Thomas from their swimming record books.
*Red highlight from 7/1, other screen grab is from today.
Interestingly, Thomas was part of the 400 Free Relay team — that record will remain in place.
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Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., former champion boxer, was arrested by ICE agents Wednesday in Los Angeles -- over an active warrant in Mexico over his alleged involvement w/ organized crime & firearm trafficking. The U.S. government says Chavez Jr. has connections to a cartel in

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., former champion boxer, was arrested by ICE agents Wednesday in Los Angeles -- over an active warrant in Mexico over his alleged involvement w/ organized crime & firearm trafficking. 
The U.S. government says Chavez Jr. has connections to a cartel in
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The Washington Commanders are NOT considering changing their name back to the "Redskins," despite President Trump's comments, team sources tell me. They're the Commanders, and they'll remain the Commanders.

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Randy Couture, UFC legend and actor, was seriously injured driving a race car on Tuesday (7/8) in anticipation of his NHRA debut sometime this year. Couture suffered 1st and 2nd degree burns, trauma injuries, and smoke inhalation. Randy was airlifted to a local hospital, where he

Randy Couture, UFC legend and actor, was seriously injured driving a race car on Tuesday (7/8) in anticipation of his NHRA debut sometime this year.
Couture suffered 1st and 2nd degree burns, trauma injuries, and smoke inhalation.
Randy was airlifted to a local hospital, where he
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I talked to Randy Moss about his return to the ESPN airwaves after being forced to step away following a rare cancer diagnosis last year. Randy talks about the health battle -- an "emotional roller coaster" -- and what the tremendous outpouring of support meant to him. Moss did

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I asked Randy Moss, best WR ever in my eyes, if Justin Jefferson (JJETS✈️) was on pace to become the greatest wide receiver in Minnesota Vikings history. Randy even went one giant step forward, and when you consider where it's coming from, this is about the highest compliment an NFL

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Randy Moss is arguably the greatest wide receiver in NFL history -- but could Justin Jefferson one day wear that crown? Moss, in an exclusive interview w/ TMZ Sports, tells michael j. babcock he believes JJETS✈️ is "on pace to be arguably the greatest ever and definitely the

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PSA 🗣️ for the people saying Ric Flair®’s in bad shape. After an hours long meet and greet w/ fans yesterday in TX, Naitch goes to a bar, puts back “10 vodkas,” and then crushes a 3-minute plank … on video! Woooooo! 🤯💪 🎥: Fiterman Sports

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Laila Ali said she wanted at least $15 MILLION to consider returning to the ring for a super fight with Claressa Gwoat Shields. Shields says she has the money -- and the ball is now in Laila Ali's court! Claressa's team also says they're locked down AT&T Stadium (Dallas) and

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The New York Yankees just announced they released Marcus Stroman — makes room for the new additions. Stroman signed a $37 million deal with NYY in '24.

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BREAKING: #Patriots Defensive Coordinator Terrell Williams had to have a stretcher come out after he went down to the ground. Prayers need to be with him right now. He had just returned from being away from the team all OTAs/Mini Camp due to a medical scare. #NEPats

BREAKING: #Patriots Defensive Coordinator Terrell Williams had to have a stretcher come out after he went down to the ground. 

Prayers need to be with him right now. He had just returned from being away from the team all OTAs/Mini Camp due to a medical scare. #NEPats
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L.A. County DA has decided NOT to pursue the felony gun charge against @Chargers LB Denzel Perryman (Denzel Perryman). The reason is unclear. Denzel, on his way to the gun range, was arrested Friday night after cops say he was carrying 2 AR-style rifles that were non-compliant w/

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There’s a “very good chance” Jake Paul is Anthony Joshua’s next opponent, according to AJ’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, who said it could go down as soon as early 2026. "I think it's wildly dangerous. I think Jake Paul is a madman. But, for some reason, he believes he can beat

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UFC president danawhite joined us earlier today shortly after the @UFC signed a MASSIVE $7.7 BILLION streaming & broadcast rights deal w/ Paramount+! Dana and michael j. babcock also talked UFC 319 in Chicago — from food to the main event, Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev!

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This was the moment I got the call that Hulk Hogan died. We happened to be shooting TMZ on TV, so cameras rolling, mics on, and they captured all that unfolded. I don't recall TMZ / TMZ Sports ever showing a BTS moment like this before — especially for such an important story.