UFC: Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall twists continue as conflicting messages emerge

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Mailbag: Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira is nice, but did UFC miss its chance for an all-time great fight?

UFC 317 finally has a main event. It’s Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira, which is … not exactly what the fans were asking for. How do we feel about this…

Brittney Griner, Brionna Jones usher Atlanta Dream into new era with big aspirations: ‘This is going to be a good partnership’

The thud and ensuing net swish of Atlanta’s first made field goal served as a statement months in the making. In the Dream’s first possession of their preseason debut at…

Coco Jones Wears Manish Malhorta for Met Gala 2025 Red Carpet

Coco Jones brought regal energy to the 2025 Met Gala red carpet on Monday in New York City. The singer joined high-profile guests such as Colman Domingo, Pharrell Williams, Sydney…

Projecting DL Walter Nolen’s rookie role in 2025 for Arizona Cardinals

Even though he is a first-round pick, Nolen likely will not be a starter. The Arizona Cardinals selected seven players in the 2025 NFL draft. Their first-round pick, defensive lineman…

Projecting DL Walter Nolen’s rookie role in 2025 for Arizona Cardinals

Even though he is a first-round pick, Nolen likely will not be a starter. The Arizona Cardinals selected seven players in the 2025 NFL draft. Their first-round pick, defensive lineman…

Grading the Bears’ pick of OT Ozzy Trapilo in the 2025 NFL Draft

After focusing on pass catchers with their first two picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears turned to the trenches. The Bears selected offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo with…

Full list of selections, biggest needs

The Buffalo Bills have the most draft capital of any of last year’s playoff teams. Buffalo has 10 picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, including three selections over the first…

Jerry Jones says Cowboys working on ‘pretty substantive trades’

Todd ArcherApr 22, 2025, 02:51 PM ET Close Todd Archer is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Dallas Cowboys. Archer has covered the NFL since 1997 and Dallas…

Our favorite cornerback fits for NY Giants

Abdul Carter: What would Penn State star bring to the NY Giants? Penn State star Abdul Carter is expected to be the first defensive player off the board in 2025…