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Mailbag: Are we headed for Sean Strickland vs. Khamzat Chimaev 2?

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NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - MAY 09: Khamzat Chimaev of the United Arab Emirates and Sean Strickland of the United States in a middleweight title bout during UFC 328 at the Prudential Center on May 09, 2026 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images) | Getty Images UFC 328 is in the books, and we have a new middleweight champion. Sean Strickland added another epic upset to his resumé, taking a split decision over Khamzat Chimaev to reclaim the title and cement his unique legacy in the sport. So let’s talk about where we go from here, plus Jim F*cking Miller! Are we headed for Strickland vs. Chimaev 2? Strickland-Chimaev rematch is next right? Business was too good for it to be Imavov next or Chimaev moving up to 205. Man, I hope not. Which means it’s probably happening. Let’s get this out of the way: I scored the fight for Chimaev, but it was a very close fight, and I have no problem with Strickland winning. But it wasn’t so close of a fight that it demands an immediate r...
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Early favorites + dark horses for 2026 WNBA awards

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Subscribe to The Dunker Spot Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube In honor of the WNBA season kicking off, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give their early WNBA award candidates. The duo breaks down who their undisputed number one MVP candidates are. Will Aja Wilson continue her MVP run? They give their insight. Next, they give their early favorites for Defensive Player of the Year, and Nekias explains why guards and wings matter. Who are their dark horse selections? The answers may surprise you. Later, they share why Olivia Miles and Flau’jae Johnson have stepped up as their favorites for Rookie of the Year candidates, share their dark horse candidates for Sixth Player of the Year, and which players are taking All-Star leaps for their Most Improved Player candidates. Plus, will Becky Hammon be named Coach of the Year? All that and more! 1:55 MVP candidates 19:03 Defensive Player of the Year candidates 25:25 Rookie of the Year candidates 35:20 Sixth Person of the Year candidates 41:20 ...
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What's Austin Reaves' market value? Whatever it is, he's likely worth plenty to the Lakers

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Austin Reaves did his damnedest. After missing the Los Angeles Lakers’ final five regular-season games and the first four games of the 2026 NBA playoffs with a Grade 2 oblique strain , the sweet-shooting guard logged long hours in a hyperbaric chamber to fast-track the healing process in hopes of getting back on the court as soon as possible. He returned in time to help the Lakers knock off the Houston Rockets without Luka Dončić in Round 1 and averaged nearly 21 points and seven assists per game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals, capped by a team-high 27 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists in 43 minutes on Monday. It was a valiant effort, but not enough to prevent the defending champs from finishing off their second straight 4-0 sweep to send the Lakers into an offseason teeming with questions . Foremost among them, obviously, is what comes next for LeBron James — whether his Hall of Fame run as a Laker is at an end, whether his entire career is ...
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The Viva El Birdos Podcast – Episode 64: Interview With Nate Schwartz

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This week, it is all about pitching, pitching, pitching! As we are joined by Pitcherlist.com, Nate Schwartz! We cover just about every pitcher on the roster and some in AAA, as well. We also talk some about the offense, so don’t fret if you like talking hitters! I know we promoted a visit with Lance Brozdowski of Marquee Sports, but due to a scheduling conflict, we weren’t able to work something out. So, a big thank you to Nate for stepping in at a moment’s notice and giving our great readers/listeners the content they enjoy! Next week, we will be joined by Brandon Kiley of 101 ESPN, and we will be taking some big picture swings and discussions, you genuinely won’t want to miss it! Spotify: YouTube: -Thanks for listening from https://ift.tt/Jfro1Na
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Parma 2-3 Roma – Dybala: ‘No contact about renewal; the derby will be my last home match’

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Parma 2-3 Roma – Dybala: ‘No contact about renewal; the derby will be my last home match’ Paulo Dybala has revealed he has received no contact from Roma regarding a contract renewal, confirming that next weekend’s derby against Lazio will be his final home appearance for the club if no agreement is reached, after Roma’s stunning 3-2 comeback win at Parma kept their Champions League hopes alive. According to comments made to Sky Sport after the match, via LaRoma24, Dybala was candid about his uncertain future. “I would like to know my future too,” he said. “The contract ends in two matches. The derby, as my contract states, will be my last match in front of our fans.” Roma must win against their arch-rivals to keep their race for Champions League football alive, with the teams chasing a place in Europe’s premier competition all close together with just two weekends left. Juventus, Milan, Roma and Como are all within just three points of one another, with just two able to take their pla...
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‘Rest easy’ – Fermin Lopez not interested in leaving Barcelona

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(Photo by Javier SORIANO / AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images Fermin Lopez has made it crystal clear he is not interested in leaving Barcelona in the summer transfer window and insists he wants to spend his whole career Camp Nou. The rumor mill has claimed Barcelona may have to make a big sale this summer if they want to go on a summer spending spree and bolster their squad. Chelsea were keen on Fermin last summer but the Spain star rejected a move to London . Lopez has now spoke about his future again and says Barcelona is exactly where he wants to be. “I think you can all rest easy. These things happened last year, there are always rumors and things like that that can come out, but I was very calm because I wanted to be at Barça. I’ve always shown that,” he told Mundo Deportivo. “I’ve always wanted to be here, it’s been my lifelong dream, and now that I’m here I’m trying to enjoy it to the fullest and keep it here as long as God wills. The truth is, I’m very happy and I...
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Rays make crucial injury announcement before Red Sox game

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Peter Aiken-Imagn Images Rays make crucial injury announcement before Red Sox game appeared first on ClutchPoints . Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Tampa Bay Rays are set to play the Boston Red Sox in the second contest of a four-game series on Friday night. Tampa Bay earned an 8-4 win in Boston to begin the series on Thursday. Before Friday’s game, the Rays made a roster announcement . “The Tampa Bay Rays have reinstated RHP Mason Englert (right forearm tightness) from the 15-day IL and optioned RHP Chase Solesky to Triple-A Durham,” the team announced. Englert, 26, pitched to a 7.11 ERA in nine outings before landing on the injured list. In 2025, however, he had a 3.83 ERA in 29 appearances. He features the potential to make a legitimate impact out of the bullpen. The Rays have played extremely well in recent action . They are currently 25-12 and in second place in the American League East standings. Tampa Bay only trails the New York Yankees by a half...
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