Sean Strickland's reaction to Islam Makhachev considering middleweight was surprising. UFC lightweight champion Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) insists on fulfilling his goal of becoming dual-champion before he calls it a career. But with his friend and training partner…
Dodgers’ signing of Kirby Yates is latest example of effort to shore up pitching staff
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Super Bowl 2025: Business storylines to know for Chiefs vs. Eagles
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Marcus Smith needs more to work with from England than his own magic moments | Ugo Monye
If England can tighten up and not rely on individual brilliance, they’ll have a chance in their Six Nations clash with Ireland
Not long ago you wouldn’t have thought of England as a team who produce many magic moments. Their approach at the 2023 World Cup was certainly different but, as we saw in the autumn, England can produce something from nothing. My worry is that they can be too reliant on those moments. Marcus Smith is a magician, capable of some spellbinding stuff, but there are only so many rabbits he can pull out of a hat.
Put simply, England have some room for improvement in terms of precision from their launch plays. To win in Dublin for the first time since 2019 they need to show better shape and patterns, which in turn give Marcus more opportunities to do his stuff. In the autumn most of what Marcus showcased wasn’t as a result of shape or patterns, it was instinct – darting down the blindside, leading counterattacks or picking off an intercept against New Zealand.
Continue reading...Golden Knights sign Brandon Saad after he and Blues agreed to terminate his previous contract
With Vegas, the two-time Stanley Cup champion moves up the standings to a legitimate contender, leaving St. Louis to fight for a playoff spot without him.
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Flames trade Kuzmenko, Pelletier to Flyers for Frost, Farabee, draft picks
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Cowboys to hire Klayton Adams as their offensive coordinator
The Cowboys have found their new offensive coordinator.
Does UFC’s list of ‘fighters who could dominate in 2025’ have any future champs on it?
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NCAA settles athletes compensation lawsuit filed by Tennessee and Virginia
NCAA settles athletes compensation lawsuit filed by Tennessee and Virginia.
3 observations after Sixers fall just short in high-scoring battle vs. Nuggets
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Chiefs WR Skyy Moore has another limited practice
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Mets sign infielder Nick Madrigal to one-year deal
Mets bolster infield depth by signing Nick Madrigal, who has experience at second base and third, to a one-year split contract.