It’s been “weird” for Sergio Pettis to prepare for PFL Chicago, which is his first time entering competition without coach Duke Roufus by his side.
The leader of Roufusport MMA Academy died in October 2025, just days after he flew to Dubai to corner Pettis in an incredible spinning back elbow knockout over Magomed Magomedov, and “The Phenom” still struggles with the idea that Roufus is no longer around.
“Even without the fight, it was just hard to lose Duke in general,” Pettis told MMA Fighting. “He’s been my father figure pretty much since I was 14 years old.

Everton get back on level terms with Brentford

Everton get back on level terms with Brentford

Igor Thiago scores his 20th goal of the season

Igor Thiago scores his 20th goal of the season

COLLEGE PARK, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 18: Brittney Griner #42 of the Atlanta Dream defends against Brianna Turner #11 of the Indiana Fever during the game three of the first round of WNBA Playoffs between the Indiana Fever and Atlanta Dream at Gateway Center Arena on September 18, 2025 in College Park, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andrew J.

After Mikel Arteta told supporters to bring their dinner, he was left apologising to them, because Arsenal ended up leaving far too much on the table. There is now the considerable possibility that Manchester City will be back on top in 11 days’ time.
That’s why the boos that followed this 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth were obviously about more than the dismally tepid performance – where Arteta himself said they did some “very basic things extremely bad”.
The boos were also about the bleak path that fans can now see opening up in front of them.

Pascal Gross picks out Mats Wieffer inside the

Pascal Gross picks out Mats Wieffer inside the

You might not believe me when I say this, but I don’t even feel joy anymore when pointing out the follies of the Florida State Seminoles.
Sure, I grew up in the midst of the Bobby Bowden era, when FSU was the biggest thorn in my Gators’ side, and I was around for the Jimbo Fisher years too, when the Seminoles would routinely eat Florida’s lunch on the field as well as on the recruiting trail.
I was ridiculed, mocked, and humiliated by many of my FSU friends during those years, so you would think I would be reveling in their downfall.
But this is just sad.

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND – MARCH 16: A general view of the Gtech Community Stadium, home of Brentford, during the Premier League match between Brentford and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Gtech Community Stadium on March 16, 2026 in Brentford, United Kingdom. (Photo by Andrew Kearns – CameraSport via Getty Images) | CameraSport via Getty Images
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Halftime Thoughts – Strong comeback for Everton after a poor start that saw Brentford take the early lead. Still all to play for, but the Blues have to be feeling good about their chances of winning here.

Texas Tech wide receiver Caleb Douglas is projected as a third-day pick in the draft later this month.
Downs, though, has drawn lots of interest.
He has had top-30 visits with the Eagles, Rams and Texans, according to Jordan Schultz of The Schultz Report, and Downs has a visit scheduled with the Cardinals. He has also had private workouts with the Broncos, Vikings and Saints.
Downs spent his first two college seasons at Florida before transferring to Texas Tech.

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If F1’s 11th team Cadillac aimed for a respectful debut, then it has largely achieved that, with both Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas reaching the chequered flag in two consecutive races in China and Japan.
At Suzuka, Perez and Bottas beat the struggling Aston Martins to stay off the last row of the grid. The pair was around 2.3 seconds off the frontrunners in Q1 and one second removed from the rest of the wide 2026 midfield, which was a relatively encouraging step forward but also laid bare the next challenge it now faces.

Apr. 11—➜ , and a highly-coveted guest is lined up: Illinois men’s basketball coach .
➜ . He first appeared on the show March 20, 2017, the same day he was introduced as the Illini coach, and Monday night’s appearance will mark his 12th at the Esquire.
➜ . The entire Illini team will also be at the popular event.
five-star high school recruits has landed in the last three years. was the first, committing to the Illini in May 2023 before did so in September 2024.

Apr. 11—CHAMPAIGN — In 2009, when he was head football coach at Wisconsin, a student-athlete came to Bret Bielema and set a live pistol in front of him.
“I knew I didn’t want to reach at it, because he was closer, and I didn’t know if that gun was for me or someone else,” Bielema said. “And I just instinctively took him to a place that had nothing to do with what he came in to talk about.”
The student admitted that he’d “fallen behind” in online betting, and people were looking for him because of his debts.

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It’s Moving Day at The Masters, and Brooks Koepka is in contention. Sure, Rory is lapping the field, but Brooks (-3) is hanging around after a strong Friday finish. 
And no, it is NOT 2018 again. It’s 2026! And Brooks Koepka is in the thick of it at a major championship. What a throwback! 
Naturally, you start to wonder where this has been the past few years. Brooks was the best player in the world at these things for years, and then just fell off the map.

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PORT CHARLOTTE, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Tsung-Che Cheng (39) of the Boston Red Sox bats during a spring training game against the Tampa Bay Rays on February 23, 2026 at Charlotte Sports Park in Port Charlotte, Florida. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Worcester: W, 8-5 (BOX SCORE)

Jake Bennett pitched a really solid game, going into the sixth, keeping his ERA under 1 despite allowing his first earned run of the season, striking four out and allowing just two hits.

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 29: Jordan Marshall #23 of the Michigan Wolverines is tackled by Sonny Styles #0 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the third quarter at Michigan Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The Cleveland Browns’ defense was ranked #4 last year. Their pass rush was basically limited to Myles Garrett breaking the single-season sack record. What if the team brought in another elite pass rusher?
The Browns need a guy who can eat up space, contest passes, and close on the ball quickly.

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Liverpool vs Fulham: How to Watch, Team Form and Anfield Atmosphere

Liverpool return to Anfield this evening with pressure mounting, as Fulham arrive with their own European ambitions still intact. What unfolds could shape the trajectory of both sides as the Premier League season edges towards its conclusion.
Champions League Race Intensifies

For Liverpool, the equation has sharpened. Confirmation that a top five finish secures Champions League qualification has offered clarity, but not comfort.

Midfielder snubs Manchester United and Arsenal in favour of Atletico Madrid move
Atletico Madrid are already in the process of working on deals they wish to complete during this summer’s transfer window. A new midfielder is of top priority for sporting director Mateu Alemany, and a leading target has already been identified: Ederson dos Santos.
The Atalanta and Brazil midfielder has been on Atleti’s radar for some time, and despite failing to get a deal over the line in January, they have not been deterred.

The odds of Oklahoma landing another Blaylock went up Friday.
High-school cornerback Trenton Blaylock, brother of current Sooners running back Tory Blaylock, cancelled his planned visit to Arkansas on Friday. He had the Razorbacks among his suitors but left Arkansas of his eight finalists list he published. Oklahoma joins Alabama, Tennessee, Texas, Vanderbilt, Texas Christian, LSU and Florida State among his choices.

It happened again.
In today’s day and age of an unfettered transfer portal, it’s not uncommon to see players bounce around from school to school, searching for that “perfect fit.”
Sometimes, the players pull the old “boomerang transfer” and end up back in their original landing spot.
Such is the case for Kentucky guard Denzel Aberdeen, who entered the transfer portal only to find his way back to Gainesville, the program that recruited him out of high school and developed him for three seasons, culminating in a national championship ring in 2025.

Rory McIlroy set a Masters 36-hole record with a six-stroke lead at Augusta National (Maddie Meyer)
Rory McIlroy’s astonishing finish to grab a Masters record six-stroke lead after 36 holes remained the talk of Augusta National as Saturday’s third round began.
The 36-year-old from Northern Ireland birdied six of the last seven holes, including the final four, to seize command on Friday as rivals struggled to find words worthy of the spectacular feat.

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Arsenal are awarded a penalty following a handb

A deflection opens the door for Eli Junior Krou

I realize it’s only April 11, and approximately 98% of the season is still in front of us, but … the writing is on the wall for the 2026 Boston Red Sox. 
They stink. They’re a disgrace. I’ve seen a lot of flawed Red Sox teams over my 20 years, and this version goes straight to the top. And remember, I once sat through an entire season of Bobby Valentine. 
Bobby Valentine!
The roster is broken. The front office is inept. Their pathetic owner stopped caring years ago.

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – AUGUST 21: Floyd Mayweather Jr attends a press conference ahead of an exhibition fight on August 21, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Medios y Media/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Floyd Mayweather Jr. may want to ensure his lucrative rematch with Manny Pacquiao stays in tact as “Money” was just hit with a $7.3 lien by the IRS for unpaid taxes dating back years.
This is according to a recent report by Business Insider.
The lien, which now gives the U.S.

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Jannik Sinner gives his take on Joao Fonseca’s view of the best forehands in tennis
Joao Fonseca has often been seen as one of the young players with the potential to eventually push Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.
He reached his first Masters quarter-final in Monte-Carlo, catching the attention of many fans who were tuning in to see more of his game.
The Brazilian has listed a few forehands he admires most, and the current world number one has now weighed in with his own thoughts.

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND – MARCH 16: A general view of the Gtech Community Stadium, home of Brentford, during the Premier League match between Brentford and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Gtech Community Stadium on March 16, 2026 in Brentford, United Kingdom. (Photo by Andrew Kearns – CameraSport via Getty Images) | CameraSport via Getty Images
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Everton – pretty much as expected

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— Everton (@Everton) April 11, 2026

Brentford –

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The 2026 NFL Draft is less than two weeks away, and teams are finalizing their draft plans ahead of the big event in Pittsburgh.
There’s a lot of uncertainty about how the first round will shake out, where some insiders believe we could see a trade-heavy first night with deep position groups at wide receiver, edge rusher, cornerback and linebacker. There is a lack of depth in the later rounds of the draft, which could prompt a flurry of trades early on.

It appears that the Indiana Fever have secured one of their top free-agency priorities this season, as Kelsey Mitchell has reportedly agreed to a one-year supermax contract to remain with the franchise for the 2026 WNBA campaign.
Mitchell’s agreement comes after Indiana extended a core qualifying offer, giving her an automatic one-year supermax contract in exchange for exclusive negotiating rights.
According to ESPN’s Chiney Ogwumike’s report, Mitchell’s deal will be worth approximately $1.

If you’ve been paying attention for any amount of time in the last decade, recruiting in the state of Florida has been a sad state of affairs.
The relative down period that the “Big 3” programs of Florida, Florida State, and Miami have experienced in that time frame has created somewhat of a vacuum, allowing out-of-state powerhouses like Georgia, Alabama, and Ohio State, among others, to come in and raid the cupboards.
It wasn’t always like that, though.

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Watch the Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov live stream online here on Uncrowned for Saturday’s big Fury vs. Makhmudov fight card from London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury makes his latest return from retirement atop a main card that also features the post-Matchroom debut for Conor Benn and two more high-stakes heavyweight bouts.

MIAMI, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 15: Jaime Jaquez Jr. #11 of the Miami Heat drives against Keldon Johnson #0 of the San Antonio Spurs during the first quarter of a preseason game at Kaseya Center on October 15, 2024 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) | Getty Images
This has been a fascinating NBA season in many aspects, but especially when it comes to the various awards races.

Celtic v St Mirren: team news, referee details, KO time & where to watch
Celtic face St Mirren this afternoon in the final game before the split. The Paisley side, who Celtic meet at Hampden next weekend in the Scottish Cup Semi Final, are enjoying a period of stability under Craig McLeish but they still find themselves near the bottom of the table.
With McLeish at the helm until the end of the season, St Mirren will be focused on survival meaning that they’ll likely attempt to make life difficult for Celtic by suffocating any attacking threat.

It was a tough 2025-2026 season for the USC Trojans men’s basketball team. The Trojans lost seven straight games to close out the season and had an early exit in the conference tournament. USC had its fair share of bad luck as multiple talented players went down with injury. One was promising guard Rodney Rice.
The Trojans just got good news Friday that the junior guard will be returning for next season. Transfers were a big thing for the Trojans, and they had a pretty high hit rate if it wasn’t for injuries.

Liverpool Starting XI vs Fulham: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup
Liverpool vs Fulham: Predicted Lineup and Team News

Liverpool return to Anfield in need of a response. Arne Slot’s side have stumbled at a crucial stage, and the visit of Fulham offers a chance to steady the ship. After a difficult run that has raised questions, the focus now shifts firmly to selection, shape and attitude.

The recent defeat in Europe exposed tactical flaws that cannot be repeated. Slot experimented with a back five in Paris, but it quickly unravelled.

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We’re down to the last four in Monte Carlo, and both semifinals look set to deliver plenty of drama.
Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev will face off for the third time this season, following meetings at Indian Wells and Miami where Sinner came out on top each time.
The Italian has now won seven straight matches against Zverev overall. In the other semifinal, Carlos Alcaraz will take on local favourite Valentin Vacherot as he looks to defend both his title and his world number one ranking.
It’s a high-stakes day across both semis.

We’ve got drama at The Masters, and it’s got nothing to do with Rory McIlroy flirting with the course record. Well, scratch that, it does, but not in the way you think. 
Rory was on a different planet during Friday’s Round 2, specifically on the second nine. Yes, the second nine, not the back nine. That’s a no-no at Augusta, and I’d very much like to NOT be banished from the grounds. Not that I’ve ever been invited. 
Anyway, he was the most dialed-in golfer I’ve seen on the course in quite some time.

The countdown to the 2026 World Cup is on! Each day ahead of the tournament’s return to North America, Yahoo Sports will highlight an insight or moment that showcases just how grand the world’s biggest sporting spectacle has become — even beyond the expanded field of this year’s global event.
Only once in Puskás Award history has a single World Cup provided two finalists for the honor of best goal in the world.
It happened in 2014 when Colombia’s James Rodríguez won with his wonderstrike against Uruguay in the Round of 16.

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Mick Doohan: Sharing a garage with Pedro Acosta will be ‘difficult’ for both of them
Mick Doohan doesn’t think Marc Marquez will lose any sleep over Pedro Acosta becoming his Ducati teammate in 2027, but he does expect the partnership to come with its challenges.
Acosta is expected to leave KTM when his contract ends later this year and step into Francesco Bagnaia’s place at the factory Ducati team. Ducati made their move after Bagnaia finished just fifth in the 2025 standings.
Acosta is expected to sign a two-year deal with Ducati.

“I’ll miss him” – Liverpool star sends heartfelt message to Andy Robertson
Joe Gomez Reflects on Andy Robertson’s Liverpool Exit and Fulham Test

There are departures that feel routine, then there are exits that carry real emotional weight. For Liverpool, the news that Andy Robertson will leave at the end of the 2025-26 season lands firmly in the latter category. Few players have shaped the modern era at Anfield quite like the Scotland captain, and Joe Gomez knows it better than most.

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Heavyweight contender sparks mixed reactions with chaotic pre-fight antics
Josh Hokit capped off a chaotic fight week by grabbing the microphone from Joe Rogan and putting on an unexpected show during the UFC 327 ceremonial weigh-in.
The rising heavyweight, set to face Curtis Blaydes, has already drawn attention with his outlandish behavior throughout the week. From adopting alter egos to stirring reactions online, Hokit has turned what was a relatively quiet matchup into one of the most talked-about fights on the card.

Rosenior: Palmer is fully ‘committed’ to Chelsea amid Man Utd links
Liam Rosenior believes Cole Palmer will be at Chelsea for “years to come” despite speculation he could leave the club. 
The playmaker has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United as it has been suggested he would like to return to the north west of England.
Rosenior, however, insists that Palmer is committed to the Blues and “fully invested” in the project.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi once again lit up IPL 2026 with a sensational knock against RCB in Guwahati, earning the Orange Cap along with a heartfelt note from Virat Kohli.
In one of the most electrifying performances of IPL 2026, 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi delivered a breathtaking knock to power Rajasthan Royals to a memorable win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 10. Playing at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, the teenage sensation smashed 78 off just 26 balls, laced with 8 fours and 7 sixes, as RR chased down a daunting target of 202 with two overs to spare.

Tyson Fury no longer rules atop the heavyweight division, but there’s little doubt he can still make some noise.
Fury ends his brief retirement from boxing on April 11, taking on twice-beaten divisional contender Arslanbek Makhmudov in a headlining bout from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
Fury’s return had been speculated upon since he first announced his plans to retire. He’s still yet to face former British heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in what would be one of the most commercially lucrative fights in all of boxing.