Liam Paro became just the second Australian-born male, after the legendary Jeff Fenech, to claim world titles in multiple weight divisions when he defeated Lewis Crocker over 12 rounds in Brisbane.The Aussie southpaw collected the IBF welterweight title, having previously held the same belt at super lightweight, in his home state, getting the nod on all three judges’ cards (115-113).In what was an incredibly close fight, Paro started the busier of the pair, firing off sharp counter combinations to bank early rounds and ultimately set up the victory.Northern Ireland’s Crocker had been on the front foot for most of the…
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Editor’s note: Get live updates on LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers here.It took 24 days, but LeBron James has made up his mind.After informing the Lakers in late June that he would be moving on from the franchise, James announced Friday, July 24 that he will sign with the Philadelphia 76ers to form a super team in the East, as James looks to win his fifth career NBA championship.AdvertisementThis comes after weeks of speculation about where James would land. James was deliberate in his process and weighed his options, deciding between the Sixers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Golden State…
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It would seem we’re going to have to wait at least one more day to see Ronald Acuña Jr.‘s return to the Braves.While it was reported he could be back as soon as tonight, the team hasn’t yet announced his return from his rehab assignment and he’s not in the starting lineup the Braves released for Friday’s series opener at the Baltimore Orioles.AdvertisementInstead, Atlanta is running back a very similar lineup to the one it used for Thursday afternoon’s series finale vs. San Diego. The top six in the order remain the same, although Drake Baldwin is DHing after catching…
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CHICAGO (AP) — When the Chicago Blackhawks selected Patrick Kane No. 1 overall in the 2007 draft, they counted on the forward, then just 18, to give their rebuilding team and its sputtering offense an immediate boost.Fast-forward 19 years: The Blackhawks again hope that Kane, now 37 and entering his…
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Martin Kaymer, captain of LIV Golf’s Cleeks team, told reporters on Wednesday that it is “highly unlikely” the circuit will stage its August team finale in Michigan.The news was first reported by Ben Parsons of Today’s Golfer, who spoke with a “disappointed” Kaymer ahead of this week’s LIV Golf UK…
British boxing’s two biggest stars, former heavyweight champions Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, return to the ring this week in warm-up bouts, with wins for both men expected to lock in their much-anticipated mega-fight for later this year.While Joshua’s fight with Kristian Prenga on Saturday will be shown on DAZN…
Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesOne of the New York Rangers’ most notable moves of the 2026 NHL Draft was their selection of goaltender Danai Shaiikov in the third round.The selection of Shaiikov marked the first time the Rangers drafted a goalie since Talyn Boyko in 2021.AdvertisementBeing drafted to the NHL is a…
The trade deadline fast approaches and (stop me if you’ve heard this before) the Braves HAVE to add at least one quality starting pitcher if they want to expect any serious postseason success (setting aside the performance on offense). Without adding a postseason-quality starter, they would need to operate a…
Considering that Luka Dončić is a ball-dominant player who attracts a ton of attention and is an elite passer, being his teammate is an alluring proposition.Add in that the Lakers locked up Austin Reaves for the future, and suddenly plenty of wing players and bigs can envision how they can…
To say that there are high expectations for the Houston Texans this season is to understate the obvious. After a less-than-satisfying end to a strong 2025-26 season, Houston did a lot to shore up the team strengths (re-signing/extending key defensive stalwarts) and spent a lot of draft capital/free agent dollars…
September is quickly shaping up to be a strong month for sports gamers, and NASCAR fans now have another major release to circle on the calendar. During the latest NASCAR 26 Developer Diary, iRacing Studios officially confirmed the NASCAR 26 release date while also sharing several new details about what…
Robert Lewandowski did not score in his MLS debut on Wednesday, or even face off with Lionel Messi, but he did play a part in one of the wildest goals of the season.It took 17 and a half minutes for disaster to strike for Inter Miami, which took the field…
When championship conditions turn baked-out and firm, the knee-jerk reaction among amateur players is to instantly strip bounce off every wedge in the bag. And YES, it did happen a bit last week at Royal Birkdale with players getting low bounce wedge grinds built up “just in case”.The logic seems…
The first time I encountered Anthony Joshua he was looking for a home. Or, if not a home, a team; a support network; some guidance. He wasn’t necessarily lost, but he was clearly in search of direction, only too aware that the path he was about to take was known…
The Vancouver Canucks have announced that the team’s 2026–27 Training Camp will take place in Penticton at the South Okanagan Events Centre, running from September 17 to 20.“Returning to Penticton this year makes perfect sense for our organization,” Canucks co-President of Hockey Operations, Henrik Sedin, said in a press release. “The…
And another one bites the dust as the Tigers collected a 5-1 win against the Cubs to close out their series at Wrigley Field.After a bummer game on Tuesday, the Tigers were hoping to pivot back into winning mode and take the series win against the Cubs. They had Keider…
