ANDY RUIZ JR has undergone surgery on his right knee after being left 'unable to run' with his next fight now delayed. Ruiz returned to the ring in May – for the first time since losing his rematch with Anthony Joshua – and did so by beating Chris Arreola. It was his first under new coach Eddy Reynoso, who also […]

Five developments that grabbed our attention during the second week of training camp … 1. Reversing course in Pullman One week of camp remains for Washington State, but an MVP has emerged: Jay Inslee. The Washington governor’s latest executive order, issued Wednesday, took the form of a vaccine requirement for all state employees — and it carries a high bar […]

The Washington Football Team ignited renewed speculation about its future nickname this week by releasing a video about its rebranding that cited eight possible names. While Jason Wright, the team’s president, eventually said other candidates were also being considered, that didn’t stop every fan within 3,000 miles of the capital from weighing in on the pros and cons of each […]

Southern Brave women and Birmingham Phoenix men are busy preparing for Saturday’s Hundred finals at Lord’s – but who will their opponents be? That will be decided during Friday’s Eliminators across London at The Kia Oval as Oval Invincibles and Birmingham Phoenix meet in the women’s fixture (2.30pm, Sky Sports The Hundred) before Southern Brave and Trent Rockets face off […]

EMERSON PALMIERI is on the verge of leaving Chelsea for a loan stint at Lyon. The Ligue 1 club have emerged as the destination of choice for the Italian despite long-running links with Napoli. According to L'Equipe, the 27-year-old underwent a medical on Thursday and will soon sign on the dotted line. Lyon have reportedly agreed an option to sign […]

WOLVES' pursuit of Olympiacos ace Ruben Semedo has reportedly been ended by the star's previous legal woes. SunSport exclusively revealed this week that Bruno Lage's side were in advanced talks to sign the Portugal defender, who confessed to robbery, assault, kidnapping and possession of a firearm. He would need a work permit from the Home Office for the deal to […]

POP legend Usher has been hitting pads instead of high notes as he was put through his paces by Floyd Mayweather. The R&B sensation was filmed doing gym work in the ring with Money Mayweather having recently taken up a Las Vegas residency. Ringside Views uploaded a video of the pair last Friday. Usher, 42, can be seen dressed in […]

ESPN contributor on TV, radio, podcasts, blogs, Magazine Charter member of FSWA Hall of Fame Author of “The Best Philadelphia Sports Arguments” Fantasy football managers tend to love the annual depth at wide receiver, but sometimes they also take it a bit for granted in drafts. Few debate the fact that running back is a bit of a problematic mess, […]

BRENDAN RODGERS is favourite to replace Mikel Arteta at Arsenal again. Rodgers was momentarily replaced by Eddie Howe as the leading contender with the bookmakers this week. BETFAIR – CLAIM £20 IN FREE BETS* But the Leicester boss is back to into top spot at Evens with Betfair. Howe has moved out to 3/1 while Antonio Conte, who left Inter […]

Fox News Flash top headlines for August 18 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. Growing up in the Bronx, Andrew Velazquez remembers attending plenty of Yankees games — though not any specific ones against Boston. “Those tickets were probably too expensive,” he said. Velazquez had much more than a good view Wednesday night. […]