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8:46 AM ET Islam Makhachev is No. 1 in the ESPN men’s pound-for-pound rankings. Alexander Volkanovski is No. 1 in the ESPN men’s pound-for-pound rankings. Both guys’ arms get raised by the ref, and we call it a draw … or, in rankings lingo, a tie. How is it possible that Makhachev is not alone

Feb 13, 2023 After two rounds of fixtures there are just two unbeaten teams left in this year’s Six Nations. Ireland’s remarkable 32-19 win over France keeps their Grand Slam hopes alive, while Scotland then hammered Wales 35-7 in Murrayfield. On Sunday, Steve Borthwick got his first win as England coach as they dispatched Italy

12:00 PM ET Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy entered the year ranked No. 1 in the Official World Golf Ranking. You could certainly argue that over the past few weeks, Spain’s Jon Rahm was performing like the best player in the world. On Sunday, Scottie Scheffler reminded everyone in the sport who was ranked No. 1

5:52 PM ET The Golden State Warriors completed a four-team trade that allows guard Gary Payton II to pass his physical and three more players — James Wiseman (Detroit), Saddiq Bey (Atlanta) and Kevin Knox (Portland) — cleared beginning Monday, sources told ESPN on Sunday night. The Warriors — who held up the trade after

3:41 PM ET The New York Jets have inquired with the Green Bay Packers about Aaron Rodgers‘ availability, sources told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler on Sunday. The Jets have said they are in the market for a veteran quarterback this offseason. In addition, the Jets hired Nathaniel Hackett — Rodgers’ former offensive coordinator with the Packers

7:47 PM ET At 89, Willie Nelson is already entrenched as an American music icon. Just last week, he was revealed as a nominee for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, before winning his 11th and 12th Grammys this past Sunday for “Live Forever,” his tribute album to his good friend, the late singer-songwriter

Feb 11, 2023 Mike CoppingerESPN Canelo Alvarez and John Ryder are in the process of finalizing a deal for an undisputed super middleweight championship fight on May 6, sources told ESPN. The site hasn’t been finalized yet, sources said, but the bout is expected to land in Jalisco, Mexico, which would deliver a long-awaited homecoming

Feb 10, 2023 The Boston Bruins are having a special sort of season. It’s a season with historic potential. And one that’s way off-script. The Bruins weren’t supposed to be a powerhouse, with an NHL-leading 83 points and jaw-dropping 39-7-5 record. Boston didn’t figure to be so dominant, sitting second overall in goals (3.73) and

7:00 AM ET I have now ranked the top 100 MLB prospects and all 30 MLB farm systems heading into the 2023 season along with a deeper dive into the best prospects on every National League team earlier this week. Now it is time to wrap up by ranking the top prospects on every American

5:00 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent For all the talk of fabulous tactics and that fiery desire to win, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola believes it’s an ability to “smell” what’s going on with his teams that is his greatest asset as a football manager. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) During news conferences,

8:14 AM ET Jeff WagenheimESPN When an athlete wins a championship, those watching from the stands tend to view the achievement as an arrival at the ultimate destination. Some champions themselves even see it that way. They’ve elevated themselves above the masses, and their reign on higher ground is what will define their legacy. But

Feb 7, 2023 Associated Press MEXICO CITY — Kyle Busch was detained at a Mexican airport late last month when a handgun and ammunition were discovered in his luggage, the NASCAR star acknowledged this week, apologizing for the incident and calling it “a mistake.” Busch was sentenced this month to 3½ years in prison and

Feb 7, 2023 Wales second row Alun Wyn Jones will be available to face Scotland in the Six Nations tie at Murrayfield on Saturday, despite coach Warren Gatland having ruled him out after the 34-10 loss to Ireland in Cardiff on Saturday. Gatland told reporters Jones had failed a head injury assessment, which would see

Feb 7, 2023 Alaina GetzenbergESPN BUFFALO, N.Y. — After the Pegula family kept the health information of Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres co-owner Kim Pegula private for over eight months, Jessica Pegula shared Tuesday that her mother suffered cardiac arrest in June 2022 and remains in recovery. Kim Pegula continues to improve daily but is

8:40 PM ET On a weekend in which there was no professional (tackle) football to compete with for TV viewers, men’s professional golf seemed to miss its chance. Rain, wind and hail interrupted the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, which many of the PGA Tour’s top players skipped ahead of this week’s elevated WM Phoenix Open,

7:52 AM ET Jamal CollierESPN CHICAGO — THE BULLS had a golden opportunity. After starting the season 12-18, the Bulls were riding a season-high three-game winning streak, building momentum with a blowout win at home against the Golden State Warriors, a thrashing of the Detroit Pistons in Paris and a convincing victory over the Atlanta

Feb 5, 2023 Michael Rothstein Close Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer Previously covered University of Michigan for ESPN.com and AnnArbor.com Also covered Notre Dame for Fort Wayne Journal Gazette Mike Coppinger NEW YORK — Amanda Serrano could only enjoy her decision victory over Erika Cruz for the undisputed featherweight title for about 30 seconds on

7:44 AM ET SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Kansas City Chiefs and general manager Brett Veach expected skepticism about their plan for the 2022 season after they traded a premier wide receiver in Tyreek Hill and assembled a post-draft depth chart that included six defensive rookies in significant positions. But they were puzzled by suggestions that

Feb 4, 2023 Associated Press ARCADIA, Calif. — Newgate won the $200,000 Robert B. Lewis Stakes by a neck on Saturday, with Bob Baffert as the trainer of all four horses in the Kentucky Derby prep race at Santa Anita. Ridden by Frankie Dettori, Newgate ran 1 1/16 miles in 1:43.11 and paid $4 and

Feb 3, 2023 ESPN staff Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin, Connor McDavid & Co. descended upon South Florida over the weekend. Editor’s Picks 1 Related The NHL’s finest competed in a slew of events ranging from hardest shot to accuracy shooting Friday night at the home to the Florida Panthers, FLA Live Arena, and on the