Jose Aldo retires from UFC after losing to Aiemann Zahabi - ESPN
José Aldo, a two-time UFC featherweight champion who made a record seven title defenses, retired following a brutal loss to Aiemann Zahabi at UFC 315 on Saturday night in Montreal.
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Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka Cruise To Wins At Italian Open
Carlos Alcaraz kicked off his bid for a first Italian Open title by cruising past Serbian qualifier Dusan Lajovic 6-3, 6-3 in Rome on Friday. World number three Alcaraz got past Lajovic in one hour and 23 minutes on his return to action following a thigh injury suffered in his Barcelona Open final defeat to Holger Rune last month. The Spaniard showed some signs of ring rustiness with 22 unforced errors but still managed to win the first four games of the match to give Lajovic too much to do in the first set. And Alcaraz closed out the match in professional style with another quick start in the second set which put him three games ahead, allowing him to serve out for the win.
Guardiola acknowledges big opportunity missed in draw at Southampton
SOUTHAMPTON, England :Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said dropping points against bottom side Southampton in a 0-0 Premier League draw on Saturday will result in a nervy final two games of the season in his side's pursuit of a Champions League place for next season.
Judo Grand Slam: Gold Rush for Four Nations on Day 2 in Astana
It’s Day 2 of the 2025 Judo Grand Slam in Astana. A city rich with both beautiful architecture and passionate judo fans. The arena was filled with spectators ready to see what was sure to be another day of exciting judo.
Ex-champ Robert Whittaker to face Reinier de Ridder in July - ESPN
Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker will look to rebound from a high-profile loss in his most recent appearance when he headlines UFC Fight Night on July 26 against Reinier de Ridder.
How welterweight champ Belal Muhammad can get the sport to remember his name - ESPN
Last July, moments after Belal «Remember the Name» Muhammad won the UFC welterweight championship, ESPN commentator Daniel Cormier didn't remember his name.
Europe's top soccer leagues: Titles, cup finals, UCL, relegation - ESPN
The 2024-25 season has entered the closing stages, with the battles for the major honors, European qualification, relegation and promotion heating up.
LIVE: Police tape off Salford street with detectives at the scene - latest updates
A cordon is in place on a residential street in Salford after a man was taken to hospital following a 'fight'.