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ESPN 'Burning fire' drives Du Plessis to beat Adesanya at UFC 305

Dricus du Plessis spoke to ESPN about his gym in Pretoria, his legacy and why he says he's Africa's champ.

ESPN O'Malley underdog to challenger Dvalishvili at UFC Noche

Current bantamweight champion Sean O' Malley opened as an underdog to challenger Merab Dvalishvili ahead of Noche UFC in September.

ESPN 49ers want to keep Aiyuk; Steelers trade in place

The 49ers are still trying to work out a long-term contract with Brandon Aiyuk but also have agreed to parameters of a trade that would send the WR to the Steelers, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Matsuyama without caddie, coach after robbery

Hideki Matsuyama won't have his regular caddie and swing coach at this week's FedEx St. Jude Championship after the Japanese golfer and his team were robbed during a stopover in London.

ESPN Ex-NBA player White wins GOP Senate primary

Conservative populist and former NBA player Royce White defeated Navy veteran Joe Fraser in Minnesota's primary election for the Republican nomination and will challenge Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar in November.

ESPN Texas loses another RB to season-ending injury

Christian Clark tore an Achilles tendon during Monday's practice, another blow to a Longhorns team that already lost CJ Baxter to season-ending knee surgery.

ESPN Browns' Owusu-Koramoah gets 3-year extension

The Browns are signing linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah to a three-year extension worth up to $39 million with $25 million guaranteed.

ESPN McGregor 'won't fight this year,' UFC's White says

UFC president Dana White said Conor McGregor wants to fight, but White squashed the prospect of it happening this year.

ESPN Campbell expects RB Gibbs (hammy) to be 'fine'

Lions coach Dan Campbell said that Jahmyr Gibbs will be "fine" going forward after the Pro Bowl running back left Monday's practice with a hamstring injury.

ESPN Rodgers wants Reddick a Jet, cites 'fun ride' ahead

In the wake of Haason Reddick's trade request, Jets QB Aaron Rodgers hinted he might reach out to Reddick to try to convince him to join what will be "a fun ride" in New York. Meanwhile, coach Robert Saleh insisted the holdout is not a distraction.

ESPN Sources: Vikings QB McCarthy to miss season

Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy will miss the 2024 season after surgery on his torn meniscus revealed that a repair was necessary, sources told ESPN.

ESPN 'Burning fire' drives Du Plessis to beat Adesanya at UFC 305

South Africa's Dricus du Plessis takes on Nigerian-New Zealander Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 on Aug. 17. Du Plessis, the current middleweight champion, spoke to ESPN about his gym in Pretoria, his legacy and why he says he's Africa's champ.

ESPN Drake invests in Venezia, will sponsor kit

Canadian rapper Drake has become an investor of Serie A club Venezia after joining global sports-focused firm APEX Capital.

ESPN Sources: Gallagher back at Chelsea; move in limbo

Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher has landed back in England as his proposed transfer to Atlético Madrid remains in limbo, sources have told ESPN.

ESPN Man Utd secure £60m swoop for De Ligt, Mazraoui

Manchester United have completed the signings of Noussair Mazraoui and Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich.