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Guerrero Jr., Jansen each hit 2-run homers as Blue Jays beat Athletics
Danny Jansen and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. each had a two-run homer as the Toronto Blue Jays bounced back with a 7-3 win over the visiting Oakland Athletics on Saturday.
Ilia Topuria's quest to put his name and Spanish MMA in bright lights - ESPN
Ilia Topuria walked out of the tunnel onto the soccer pitch of the 100-year-old Estadio de Mestalla in Valencia, Spain, last Sept. 4, alongside fellow UFC fighter Brandon Moreno. The home team, Valencia CF, was warming up for its game that night against Getafe CF. Topuria and Moreno were on hand as part of a collaboration between the UFC and Spain's famed La Liga.
Noah Lyles ties Usain Bolt record for sub-20s; new 100m world leader at NYC Grand Prix
Noah Lyles tied Usain Bolt‘s record by breaking 20 seconds in a wind-legal 200m for the 34th time in his career, winning at the New York City Grand Prix on Saturday.
Sources - Paolo Banchero to play for United States at FIBAs - ESPN
Team USA won a recruiting battle this week, securing the commitment of current NBA Rookie of the Year Paolo Banchero to play in this summer's FIBA World Cup, sources confirmed to ESPN. The Orlando Magic star was previously verbally committed to playing for Italy
Notre Dame lands consensus four-star safety, rare in-state product Brauntae Johnson
Notre Dame landed a second safety commitment in less than a week with consensus four-star athlete Brauntae Johnson (North Side High School; Fort Wayne, Ind.) ’s Saturday morning pledge. Though he also excels at receiver in high school and is considered an “athlete” by recruiting services, the Irish expect Johnson to play at safety in the years to come.
PFL bans fighters, friends for substandard bout, alters playoffs - ESPN
The PFL has suspended former lightweight champions Natan Schulte and Raush Manfio from its 2023 playoffs, following their substandard fight at PFL 6 on Friday in Atlanta.
Asian countries aim to quit International Boxing Association
The Asian Boxing Confederation said it aims to withdraw from the embattled International Boxing Association (IBA) after the global governing body was stripped of its Olympic recognition for failing to meet a set of reforms.