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Anthony
Hernandez is training with
Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight champ Sean
Strickland ahead of his headlining bout at
UFC Fight Night 285. Hernandez will be looking to return to
victorious ways after his win streak was snapped by Strickland in
February 2026.
While Strickland went on to claim UFC gold in his next fight
against Khamzat
Chimaev, Hernandez is scheduled to lock horns with Gregory
Rodrigues in Sacramento, California, in August.

Fifa says coaches and players were told before the World Cup that referees will punish the type of foul that meant Germany’s extra-time goal against Paraguay was ruled out.
Jonathan Tah thought he had given Germany a 2-1 lead but following an intervention by the video assistant referee (VAR), referee Jalal Jayed disallowed the goal because Waldemar Anton was adjudged to have fouled Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill.
The match ended 1-1 and Paraguay then won 4-3 on penalties, with defender Tah firing a decisive spot-kick over the bar.

“We have the chance to do the impossible.”
After Mexico brushed aside Ecuador to reach the last 16 of the World Cup, some of their celebrating fans already had an eye on their potential next opponents.
England face a difficult test in their last-32 tie with DR Congo later on Wednesday but, should they overcome that, it will not get any easier.
That is because next up would be a match with Mexico at the iconic Azteca Stadium – a mouthwatering fixture for many football fans, but a daunting one for England supporters.

Most ducks in T20! Why Abhishek Sharma’s humiliating record clears the path for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s India debut originally appeared on Cricket News.
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Abhishek Sharma equals the world record for the most ducks in a year in T20.
His poor form strengthens the case for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s overdue India debut.
Captain Shreyas Iyer hints at opportunities for youngster despite backing seniors.

LeBron James’ decision to move on from the Los Angeles Lakers grabbed headlines. Several NBA teams have been linked to him, but NFL franchises also joined in with their “pitches.”
The Buffalo Bills, New York Jets, Houston Texans and Green Bay Packers posted on their X accounts. They all made it known that they want the 22-time All-Star’s services.
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All four teams uploaded edited photos of James in their jerseys, along with hilarious captions.

Aurelien Tchouameni: Rio Ferdinand believes United want to sign Real Madrid star
Manchester United are at risk of finding themselves scrambling for midfielders, having missed out on two of their priority targets.
Both Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes were considered to be at the top of United’s midfield shortlist.
However, Manchester City broke the British transfer record to land the Nottingham Forest midfielder, and Tottenham Hotspur have now agreed to make Fernandes the most expensive outgoing from a Championship club.

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As LeBron James becomes the most sought-after free agent this summer, even prominent American politicians are trying to lure the King to their teams.
The bombshell news of LeBron James leaving the Los Angeles Lakers has sent the entire NBA world into a frenzy.
Almost every team in the NBA is expected to make a move for the four-time champion. But it isn’t just team officials who are trying to convince LeBron, as government officials are also attempting to land the star.

SEATTLE (AP) — Julio Rodriguez had three hits and scored twice, Bryan Woo took a shutout into the seventh inning and the Seattle Mariners put together a five-run sixth on Tuesday night to beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-3.
Rodriguez and Colt Emerson both had three of Seattle’s 13 hits. Randy Arozarena and Cole Young scored two runs apiece.
Woo (7-6) allowed just four hits and struck out five in 6 1/3 innings. The Angels’ first two runs in their three-run seventh were charged to him after he gave way to reliever Eduard Bazardo.

HOUSTON, TEXAS – JUNE 06: Tatsuya Imai #45 of the Houston Astros throws warm up pitches before the second inning during the game against the Athletics at Daikin Park on June 06, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Houston Astros/Getty Images) | Getty Images
It’s not a surprise that when the Astros get solid pitching, their winning percentage is very high. for years I’ve called it the Astros’ Rule of 4. Their record when giving up 4 or less runs has been incredibly high.
This season, when the Astros allow 4 runs or less, they are 32-10. That’s a .762 winning percentage.

BOSTON — Red Sox starting pitcher Connelly Early left his start against the Nationals on Tuesday with left elbow discomfort.
He didn’t return for the fifth inning with Boston leading the Nationals 1-0. Left-handed reliever Danny Coulombe replaced him.

Early pitched four scoreless innings, allowing three hits and two walks while striking out five. He induced groundball double plays in both the third and fourth innings.

*** READ WHAT EARLY SAID ABOUT HIS ELBOW INJURY ***
The 24-year-old rookie threw just 61 pitches, including 38 strikes. He recorded seven swings and misses.