Ngannou last fought in January, retaining his title against former teammate Ciryl Gane
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NHL offseason grades: Rebuilding Red Wings get aggressive; Blackhawks decide to bottom out
The NHL offseason had its share of big moments with three 100-point scorers changing teams. Grading how each team has fared.
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Despite Brittney Griner’s imprisonment, these Americans still plan to play basketball in Russia
WNBA star Brittney Griner is in a Russian jail. Yet her terrifying story isn’t keeping dozens of American players from planning to play in Russia.
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Jalen Hurts has ideal mentality to help Eagles meet expectations with new star power | Opinion
The Eagles’ trade for safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, and their new marquee receiver A.J. Brown, has only raised expectations for QB Jalen Hurts.
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Ohio State vs. Notre Dame: How an epic — and overdue — reunion came together
Ohio State last played Notre Dame during the regular season in the mid-1990s. Here’s how it got the Irish back on the schedule.
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‘We know we’re good:’ Looking to end 11-year drought, the 2022 Phillies no longer find ‘ways to lose’
The Phillies no longer find ‘ways to lose’ games and instead have battled back to make a playoff run, hoping to end a 11-year playoff drought.
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Shorn and reborn: Chase Winovich hopes to be with the Cleveland Browns for a long time
Defensive end said he dreamed it was time to cut his nine years of blond hair, now the former New England Patriot hopes to revive his career
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NASCAR weekend schedule for Darlington Raceway
Darlington Raceway weekend schedule includes start times, weather forecasts and other key information as NASCAR playoffs begin.
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No. 2 Buckeyes vs No. 5 Irish: Big Ten’s featured matchup
Ohio State wasn’t happy with the way last year ended, notwithstanding the thrilling come-from-behind Rose Bowl win over Utah. The Buckeyes lost to Michigan for the first time since 2011 and had their four-year run as Big Ten champion end. Coach Ryan Day said his team was ”edgy” during the offseason, and the Saturday night game against the Irish should be a good gauge for what’s possible for the Buckeyes.
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These NFL coaches’ seats are hotter than most
All but a handful of NFL coaches are on the hot seat as 17 of the 32 have been in their current positions for three seasons or less. But these five seat are particularly hot.
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