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Details continue to emerge surrounding the arrest of longtime UFC analyst and one-time UFC title challenger Anthony Smith.
Smith, 38, was arrested Monday in his home state of Nebraska and booked into Sarpy County Jail on three potential felony charges for terroristic threats, first-degree false imprisonment and first-degree domestic assault. On Wednesday, the Sarpy County District Attorney’s Office issued a statement alleging that Smith “was involved in an altercation with his wife at a bar in Gretna, Neb.

MADISON, WISCONSIN – NOVEMBER 22: Matthew Bailey #7 of the Illinois Fighting Illini during the first half of the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium on November 22, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images) | Getty Images

CHICAGO — Going into next season, Illinois’ defense might look structurally similar, but should have a different feel to it. Former Montana head coach Bobby Hauck was brought in as the new defensive coordinator, but plans to keep the team in a 3-3-5 formation.

Alperen Sengun addresses ‘suddenly formed’ rift with Kevin Durant originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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The rumor mill surrounding Kevin Durant and Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun has been running since February. It started during All-Star weekend when viral screenshots from an alleged burner account showed the two-time NBA champion trashing his teammates in private messages, including a jab at Sengun’s shooting and defense.

Abdul (centre) was disqualified early in the third round against Thomas (right) [Reuters]
Ugandan boxer Aziz Abdul – the grandson of dictator Idi Amin – was disqualified from his fight at the Commonwealth Games after appearing to headbutt his English opponent.
The 25-year-old was punished after lifting his head into Damar Thomas’ chin as the pair grappled in the third round.
Abdul later claimed the judges were against him because he is a “black African”.
“When you watch the previous fights of England their boxers create a lot of fouls,” he said.

The NBA investigation into whether the Clippers circumvented the salary cap to pay Kawhi Leonard could drag into 2027 if the parties don’t agree on the findings or any proposed settlement that involves punishing the team, sources told ESPN.

When Saransh Jain walked into Indore’s Shri Ranjeet Hanuman Temple on Tuesday, he had no idea that he was on the cusp of the biggest moment of his cricketing career. “After returning from the temple, my phone was inundated with messages and missed calls. I realised that I was selected in the Indian Test squad for next month’s Sri Lankan tour,” Saransh told TOI.
Having spent the last decade grinding his way through the rigours of domestic cricket, far away from the glamour of franchise cricket, the call-up almost seemed like divine intervention for the Madhya Pradesh allrounder.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said earlier this month that he was “hopeful” the league will reach a resolution with its Kawhi Leonard investigation by the end of the summer and in time for the new season. A new ESPN report has presented another possible timeline.
The saga could reportedly extend into 2027 if the involved parties don’t agree on the findings of the investigation, conducted independently of the league office by law firm Wachtell Lipton, or to a settlement that involves punishing the Los Angeles Clippers.

It’s the most thrilling week in youth softball and it is held at the beginning of August.
We’re talking about the 2026 Little League Softball World Series and the excitement it can bring for teams of 10- to 12 year-ol players stepping on the field from Aug. 2-9.
For those who are making the trip to Greenville, North Carolina, the location is Stallings Stadium at Elm Street Park, which has been the Little League Softball World Series’ home since 2021.
The City of Greenville will also host an opening ceremony and celebration event on Saturday, Aug. 1 from 5-8 p.m.

Journalist: £34.3m striker ‘locked in talks’ with Chelsea as Alonso sanctions triple exit
Chelsea transfer talks intensify over Kerim Alajbegovic as Xabi Alonso weighs triple exit

Chelsea are pushing hard to land Kerim Alajbegovic, with the club now deep in discussions over personal terms after making it clear they are ready to meet Bayer Leverkusen’s valuation. According to TeamTalk, the Blues have told the Bundesliga club they will pay the full £34.3m asking price for the Bosnia international, a decisive step that puts the spotlight squarely on the player’s side of the deal.

Friday’s PFL New York event has lost two fights.
The event at UBS Arena in Belmont, N.Y., features two of the PFL’s top stars, with a main card airing on ESPN at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT). In the main event, Usman Nurmagomedov defends his lightweight title against Archie Colgan, and in the co-feature, 125-pound star Dakota Ditcheva takes on Denise Kielholtz. While those two fights at the top of the card remain intact, a pair of fights on the undercard have fallen through during fight week.