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Editorial sports image for Robbie Lawler is Coming Out of Retirement to Fight Khamzat Chimaev Because Combat Sports is BrokenUFC

Robbie Lawler is Coming Out of Retirement to Fight Khamzat Chimaev Because Combat Sports is Broken

Retired UFC legend Robbie Lawler is inexplicably returning to the cage to face undefeated phenom Khamzat Chimaev at RAF14 in Las Vegas.Breaking NewsAnalysisRead article
Editorial sports image for Jaxson Dart's Season-Ending Knee Surgery Officially Puts the Giants in Early HibernationNFL

Jaxson Dart's Season-Ending Knee Surgery Officially Puts the Giants in Early Hibernation

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart will undergo season-ending knee surgery following a Monday Night Football loss to the Rams, derailing the start of the John Harbaugh era.InjuryBreaking NewsAnalysis
Editorial sports image for Sabres Lose Olen Zellweger to Concussion Protocol in Meaningless Preseason ActionNHL

Sabres Lose Olen Zellweger to Concussion Protocol in Meaningless Preseason Action

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Olen Zellweger has entered concussion protocol following a preseason game, highlighting the brutal reality of meaningless exhibition hockey.InjuryAnalysis
Editorial sports image for Hawks Trade Zaccharie Risacher and Five Picks in Massive Defensive OverhaulNBA

Hawks Trade Zaccharie Risacher and Five Picks in Massive Defensive Overhaul

The Atlanta Hawks traded former No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher, Buddy Hield, and five second-round picks to acquire Lu Dort, Aaron Wiggins, and Dorian Finney-Smith in a drastic roster shakeup.TradeRoster MoveAnalysis
Editorial sports image for Patriots Lose $57 Million Anchor Mike Onwenu to a Broken AnkleNFL

Patriots Lose $57 Million Anchor Mike Onwenu to a Broken Ankle

Mike Onwenu is officially on injured reserve with a broken ankle, forcing the Patriots to rely on a 36-year-old backup to protect Drake Maye.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
Editorial sports image for Hawks Dodge Luxury Tax in Finney-Smith Trade While Hornets Create a Roster Traffic JamNBA

Hawks Dodge Luxury Tax in Finney-Smith Trade While Hornets Create a Roster Traffic Jam

The Atlanta Hawks acquired Dorian Finney-Smith from the Charlotte Hornets for Buddy Hield and Ryan Nembhard, a move that keeps Atlanta just under the luxury tax while forcing Charlotte to waive three players.TradeRoster MoveAnalysis
Editorial sports image for Raptors Back Up the Brinks Truck for Kawhi Leonard's $115M ExtensionNBA

Raptors Back Up the Brinks Truck for Kawhi Leonard's $115M Extension

Kawhi Leonard has agreed to a massive two-year, $115 million contract extension with the Toronto Raptors, keeping the star wing in Canada through at least 2028.ContractAnalysis
Editorial sports image for Tony Ferguson Gets Late-Notice Olympic Test After Travel Issues Blow Up Title FightUFC

Tony Ferguson Gets Late-Notice Olympic Test After Travel Issues Blow Up Title Fight

Tony Ferguson will now defend his middleweight title against former Olympic wrestler Mahmoud Sebie this Saturday after Kenzo Biyong withdrew due to travel complications.Breaking NewsRoster MoveAnalysis
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The Giants Are Officially Entering the Jameis Winston Experience

With Jaxson Dart sidelined by an MCL sprain, the New York Giants are handing their season over to Jameis Winston and scrambling to rebuild their quarterback depth chart.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
Editorial sports image for Jaxson Dart's Knee Injury Just Turned the Giants' Season Into a Jameis Winston RollercoasterNFL

Jaxson Dart's Knee Injury Just Turned the Giants' Season Into a Jameis Winston Rollercoaster

Giants QB Jaxson Dart is facing potential season-ending knee surgery after a brutal hit against the Rams, forcing New York to hand the offense over to backup Jameis Winston.InjuryBreaking NewsAnalysis
Editorial sports image for Jaxson Dart's Severe Knee Injury Hands the Giants' Season to Jameis WinstonNFL

Jaxson Dart's Severe Knee Injury Hands the Giants' Season to Jameis Winston

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is out indefinitely with a severe knee injury, leaving the struggling franchise to rely on backup Jameis Winston.InjuryAnalysisBetting
Editorial sports image for Tua Tagovailoa Returns to Falcons Practice After Oblique InjuryNFL

Tua Tagovailoa Returns to Falcons Practice After Oblique Injury

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has returned to practice after missing the first two games of the season with an oblique injury.InjuryAnalysis
Editorial sports image for Fred VanVleet Cleared for 5-on-5, But the Back-to-Back Ban is RealNBA

Fred VanVleet Cleared for 5-on-5, But the Back-to-Back Ban is Real

Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet has been fully cleared for 5-on-5 practice after missing the 2025-26 season with a torn ACL, but head coach Ime Udoka confirmed he will sit out back-to-backs early in the year.InjuryAnalysis