Joshua v Pulev: Weigh-in clash as fighters square up before Wembley Arena bout

Jon Lester notched his 200th career win to help the Cardinals beat the Brewers on Monday for their ninth consecutive win.

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Chicago's Carlos Rodon left his start in Detroit Monday with soreness, and didn't seem too disturbed by it, but White Sox manager Tony La Russa said after the loss to the Tigers that he was "concerned," especially with the postseason nearing.

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The Packers brought Jones back on a four-year, $48 million deal -- the largest for a RB in franchise history.

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Michaela Onyenwere, the favorite for the Rookie of the Year Award, and the veteran Betnijah Laney proved critical in what looked to be a down year.

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At long last, the White Sox will have their starting outfield back in full, as right fielder Adam Engel is set to be activated from the injured list on Tuesday, according to manager Tony La Russa.

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Former All-Star pitcher Luis Severino was activated by the New York Yankees before Monday's series opener against the Texas Rangers and is in position to make his first major league appearance in nearly two years.

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Things took an interesting turn when a TikTok designer decided to revamp and "simplify" the Detroit Lions' logo -- resulting in new merchandise players were so unsure about.

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Giants WR Kenny Golladay said Monday that his sideline outburst caught on video last Thursday was directed at offensive coordinator Jason Garrett and not QB Daniel Jones.

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Salvador Perez hit his 46th home run Monday to break Johnny Bench's record for most homers by a catcher in one season.

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Seahawks coach Pete Carroll says the emphasis on enforcing the taunting rule this season was "a good thought" but that it can be hard for players to navigate amid the emotions of a game.

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A group of women athletes including Megan Rapinoe, Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird on Monday urged the U.S. Supreme Court to protect abortion rights in a case involving Mississippi's Republican-backed bid to ban the procedure after 15 weeks of pregnancy.

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American players Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau are unlikely to play together during the Ryder Cup, says US captain Steve Stricker.

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The top two rounds of fantasy basketball drafts look a lot different than recent years, making this one of the most interesting fantasy hoops seasons in years.

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Barcelona and PSG are in the market for attack-minded midfielders and Paul Pogba and Franck Kessie could fit the bill. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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Casting Buffalo placed an advertisement on Facebook looking for actors to play a role in a new Amazon commercial. Those roles: Bills fans of all kinds.

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Formerly an outfielder in the big leagues, Anthony Gose, who played for Team USA in the Tokyo Olympics, was called up from the minors by the Cleveland Indians on Monday, this time as a hard-throwing lefty reliever.

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Canadiens center Jonathan Drouin says his absence from the team last April was due to insomnia caused by anxiety, an issue he says he's dealt with for many years.

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The 49ers have already ruled out RB JaMycal Hasty for next week's game against the Packers but said rookies Elijah Mitchell and Trey Sermon have a chance to play.

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Dereck Lively, a 7-foot-1 center ranked as the No. 2 overall prospect in the 2022 class, committed to Duke on Monday.

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Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians said Monday that GM Jason Licht has reached out to cornerback Richard Sherman to gauge his interest in playing for Tampa Bay.

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Colts QB Carson Wentz has sprains to both his ankles and his status for Sunday's game against the Titans is unclear, coach Frank Reich said Monday.

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Manchester United eye Kessie and Ndombele, European giants chase Saka, Christensen close to new Chelsea deal, plus more.

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Anthony Joshua commends Oleksandr Usyk for "jumping in at the deep end" with a world heavyweight title tilt after just two fights in the class.

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The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has said "special attention" is being paid to turning 'spoon-fed' youngsters into the future leaders of English rugby.

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Security has been boosted around New Zealand's women's cricket team after a "threatening email" relating to the team was sent to the ECB.

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Andy Murray says he would "always be on the end of the phone" to give Emma Raducanu help - but only if she asks for it.

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Tokyo 2020 silver medallists John Gimson and Anna Burnet win the Nacra 17 European Championship title following their Olympic success.

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Who plays who, who needs what and who's heading for the pavilion for the last time as the 2021 County Championship enters its final week.

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England manager Sarina Wiegman says she 'had to pretend to be a boy' to play football as a child in the Netherlands.

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Augustus, laden with championship rings and now an assistant with the Los Angeles Sparks, first realized her true strength fighting for L.G.B.T.Q. rights.

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Campbell Hatton says he has been surprised by how hard it is being a professional boxer and admits his debut was a bit of a "shock".

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Kolkata Knight Riders completed a dominant victory against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the second match of the rescheduled IPL.

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Nashville's five-game unbeaten streak came to an end at the hands of Toronto, leading NSC to slip in this week's MLS Power Rankings.

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Chelsea are still a work in progress but comfortably beat Spurs. PLUS: Messi gets subbed off before PSG beat Lyon, and Juventus are in free-fall.

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Baker Mayfield and Justin Herbert vaulted to starting roles when Taylor got hurt, will Davis Mills take advantage of the latest injury?

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Browns Pro Bowl wide receiver Jarvis Landry has suffered an MCL sprain and is "week-to-week," coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed Monday.

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Deshaun Watson will not be active for the Houston Texans' game against the Carolina Panthers on Thursday night despite starter Tyrod Taylor's uncertain status, coach David Culley said Monday.

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Bears QB Andy Dalton avoids ACL tear but questions raised about whether he'll remain the starter for Chicago.

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Follow-up X-rays were negative Monday on Tua Tagovailoa's ribs, and the Dolphins quarterback's availability for Week 3 and beyond will be based on pain tolerance, sources confirmed to ESPN.

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Watch the closing stages as Dutch rider Ellen van Dijk wins the world time trial title ahead of Switzerland's Marlen Reusser and Olympic champion Annemiek van Vleuten.

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Campbell Hatton says he is surprised by how hard boxing is and was left shocked by his nerves on his debut.

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The Netherlands' Ellen van Dijk wins her second World Championship time trial title as Britain's Joss Lowden finishes eighth.

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England withdraw their men's and women's teams from series in Pakistan that were due to take place in October.

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Man City don't have a Cristiano Ronaldo, Romelu Lukaku or Mo Salah, and that could hurt them soon. So why is their manager picking on fans?

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England head coach Sarina Wiegman gives her reasons why she is not in favour of the idea of a World Cup taking place every two years.

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Some of the best tweets from the weekend's football, including West Ham midfielder Mark Noble's remarkable touchmap.

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Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara will miss a minimum of two matches because of a calf injury.

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Inside the arena, Seattle Storm fans bring the passion. Outside, the city has yet to fully embrace a team that has won four W.N.B.A. championships.

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Oktoberfest was cancelled for a second year due to COVID-19, but Bayern Munich paid homage with a one-off kit this weekend.

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How will the title fights play out at UFC 266? Will Nick Diaz be at his best on Saturday night?

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Here are the notable bets from Week 2 of the NFL season, including a lot of money on the Kansas City Chiefs.

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McIlroy once called the Ryder Cup "an exhibition." He said it was "not that big a deal." He was wrong -- and knows it.

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It's been the summer of Brooks Koepka vs. Bryson DeChambeau. Can the U.S. Ryder Cup team get along the way the European side does? Will it?

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As Amon-Ra begins his career with Detroit, Green Bay's Equanimeous works to earn back a roster spot.

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If this is Rodgers' last MNF game with the Packers, he'll be leaving a legacy of excellence, as well as some disappointment, under the bright lights.

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Even in defeat, Florida showed it is time to stop expecting and celebrating close but not enough. It is time to start expecting championships again.

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The Pac-12 might need Oregon to be great, but the Big Ten is more than Ohio State. What else did we learn?

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What should fans be watching as September turns into October? We asked our experts to break down baseball's playoff races and storylines.

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Damien Harris, Travis Kelce and Derrick Henry give defenders the run-around in the best plays from the second week of the NFL.

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Lamar Jackson rushed for 107 yards and threw for 239 in a duel of former M.V.P. Award winners.

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