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Boxer Rapp, 26, killed in bicycle accident in Texas
Boxer Hannah Rapp died Saturday morning after being struck by a car while riding her bicycle in Brazos County, Texas. She was 26.
Read moreGarcia vows to KO Benn in five rounds or less
Ryan Garcia has promised to beat Conor Benn in five rounds or less when they clash on Sept. 12 in Las Vegas.
Read moreAskren makes emotional return to mat after illness
A year removed from double lung transplant surgery, Ben Askren returned to the wrestling mat and lost 6-3 to Belal Muhammad in the co-main event of RAF 11 in Milwaukee.
Read moreAdiwang's thunder falls quiet at ONE Fight Night 45
After reviving his mixed martial arts career with back-to-back victories, Lito Adiwang's momentum ground to a halt in a unanimous decision loss at ONE Fight Night 45 om Saturday
Read moreJermall Charlo's visa denied; fight in Australia off
Jermall Charlo's return to the ring hit another snag when he was denied a visa, forcing his July 25 fight against Koen Mazoudier in Sydney to be canceled.
Read moreMcGregor-Holloway 2 draws 15.9 million viewers
Conor McGregor's return at UFC 329 peaked at 8.3 million concurrent viewers for Paramount+, with the event drawing 15.9 million viewers across the U.S. and Latin America.
Read moreHow to watch PFL Austin: Eblen vs. Kasanganay on ESPN
Johnny Eblen and Impa Kasanganay face off after meeting in a 2024 clash. Who will come away with the victory? Here's how to catch the PFL card on the ESPN App.
Read more2 suspects in UFC WH terror plot plead not guilty
Two of the eight men indicted for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on last month's UFC Freedom 250 event held at the White House have pleaded not guilty.
Read moreSerrano seeking KO record in title bout on TikToK
Amanda Serrano is hoping to break Christy Martin's knockout record on Aug. 21 when she defends her featherweight boxing titles in a bout that will air exclusively on TikTok.
Read moreUFC fights we want to see in the second half of 20...
Van vs. Kape, Topuria vs. Pimblett, Nunes vs. Harrison and more could be on the horizon in the second half.
Read moreGrief has inspired fighters before: Can Anthony Joshua thrive despite tragedy?
ESPN's Nick Parkinson recounts some notable fighters who have thrived despite tragedy, and asks if Anthony Joshua can follow.
Read moreGarcia to defend WBC title against Benn Sept. 12
WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia will defend his 147-pound belt against Conor Benn on Sept. 12 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Read moreHow Lito Adiwang built one of Philippine MMA's most exciting careers
We look at the numbers that have defined the remarkable journey of one of Philippine MMA's most exciting competitors.
Read moreEx-champ Ruiz set to face Knyba Sept. 4 in NJ
Former heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr. will face Damian Knyba on Sept. 4 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, Matchroom Boxing announced Tuesday.
Read moreMcGregor to have surgery, plans to fight again
Conor McGregor will undergo surgery following his first-round loss to Max Holloway at UFC 329, and then he will fight again.
Read moreSheeraz and Kelly to feature on AJ undercard
World champions Hamzah Sheeraz and Josh Kelly will defend their respective titles on the Anthony Joshua vs. Kristian Prenga undercard in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on July 25.
Read moreUFC 329 fight grades: Why Conor McGregor's injury ...
Standout performances from Paddy Pimblett, Gable Steveson and others saved UFC 329 from becoming an afterthought.
Read moreMcGregor's knee 'never an issue,' coach says
Conor McGregor's right knee was "never an issue" ahead of UFC 329, according to his longtime head coach John Kavanagh.
Read moreWhat's next: Why Max Holloway and Paddy Pimblett c...
Quick wins by Max Holloway and Paddy Pimblett may have positioned the pair to be booked against each other soon. Here's what's next for the top fighters from UFC 329.
Read moreUFC 329 takeaways: After a disastrous comeback, could McGregor be trusted to try again?
Conor McGregor's comeback ended abruptly, ruining any possible trust that he could return to the fighter he once was.
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