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20 hours ago
Patchy Mix knew he wouldn't get his hands raised Tuesday in Tokyo, as he missed weight for his RIZIN 54 co-main event bout with Shoko Sato and any other result other than a loss would be immediately overturned to a no-contest, and the two-point deduction for the miss made the difference in the end.
Mix was more than six pounds over the bantamweight limit, the reason why he was docked two points, and decided to go for the finish early on. Sato survived a rear-naked choke in the opening round, and another submission attempt in the third, damaging Mix's leg when on the feet. Sato was declared the unanimous decision winner (28-27 x3), extending Mix's losing skid to four.
Rising 20-year-old prospect Kyoma Akimoto dominated and beat former champion Kleber Koike in the main event to secure a shot at the 145-pound belt – which will be put on the line in September — alongside the inaugural PFL ****** le — between Razhabali Shaidulloev and AJ McKee.
Akimoto was able to stop the Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist from taking the fight to the ground, fighting smart from the distance to land enough to leave Koike with a ****** face to win a decision.
"A lot of people are saying I don't need to fight for the belt," Akimoto said after the win. "Right now, I'm the only one who can bring an overseas belt back to ****** an, so I want to fight the winner of AJ McKee and Shaidulloev in the main event at Nagoya Dome [on NYE]. But I think this [left] hand might be broken. I'm gonna take a little time off and then work my way back toward the belt."

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snap1
2 days ago
Training camp is filled with position battles, but not all of them receive the same attention. This time around, much of the focus has centered on the Philadelphia Eagles' wide receiver competition. There have also been conversations about a possible late safety addition by Howie Roseman as the backend of Vic Fangio's defense remains a talking point.
There's the backup quarterback race, Tanner McKee vs. Andy Dalton. No one, however, should ignore another important battle, one quietly taking shape among the backups along the offensive line. Drew Kendall may be one of the early winners.
Per multiple sources who have attended camp, the second-year veteran has consistently found himself in a prominent role whenever the Eagles have needed reinforcements up front. More importantly, he has continued to make the most of those opportunities. He has received rave reviews for his work.
One of the clearest indicators of a player's standing during training camp isn't what coaches say. It's where they place him. Kendall has repeatedly been among the first offensive linemen called upon when the Eagles need someone to step into a larger role.
Whether filling in at guard or handling additional responsibilities with various units, his workload suggests the coaching staff has developed a growing level of trust in him. That trust isn't handed out freely, especially in Philadelphia.

#kendall #offensive #trust
gejogox0438
6 days ago
Energy and enthusiasm were the order of the day at Fred G. Hughes Stadium Wednesday as the Missouri Southern State University football team gathered for its first official practice of the 2026 season.
"The first of anything is exciting," head coach Atiba Bradley said. "Every season has its own baby — its own challenge, its own entity, so I'm excited about opening it up. I'm excited to get it started. I didn't get into coaching to sit behind a desk from 9 to 5. Being able to come out on the field and be in my element — this is what gets us going, and this is why we work so hard."
Southern defensive back Peyton McKee talked about his emotions heading into the first day of practice.
"It's just a nostalgic feeling of being around football again," McKee said. "I just love to play the game, love to be around my brothers and I'm just excited to get the season going."
Wide receiver David Bethune also shared his thoughts about the first day of practice.

#Football #going
hyperhr
7 days ago
PHILADELPHIA − Eagles quarterback Andy Dalton says he likes rotating back and forth with Tanner McKee between the second and third units.
The part he likes the most is not knowing from day to day, and even series to series, as the Eagles go through their first full week of training camp with the two quarterbacks battling to back up Jalen Hurts.
That is something new for the 38-year-old Dalton, who has thrown for just under 40,000 yards in his career as he enters his 16th NFL season.
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"You kind of don't know when exactly we're going to be going in," Dalton said after practice on Aug. 4. "And that fits the role of the backup ... The first couple of days, we're trying to figure out, when is it going to be our time? When are we in? When not? Now, at this point, it's just like let me know when I'm going in."

#going #first #we 're
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11 days ago
Georgia has not been involved in many eye-catching recruiting headlines this cycle, but it is on pace to sign another rock-solid group of prospects this winter.
The Bulldogs won't be in the mix for a top-five finish this time around, but they do have the No. 14 class in the Rivals Industry Team Recruiting Rankings, as of July 31. UGA has 20 total commits in its class, including a pair of five-stars and eight more blue-chippers.
Head coach Kirby Smart and Co. won out for the nation's No. 1 running back in February. McKeesport (Pa.) Five-Star Plus+ RB Kemon Spell backed off his first commitment to Penn State last fall, worked through his process and eventually chose Georgia after an impactful trip to Athens.
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He remains the top-ranked burner in the cycle and figures to be an instant-impact back for the SEC program in 2027. Denver (N.C.) East Lincoln tight end Jaxon Dollar is the other five-star in the mix thus far.

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14 days ago
Jalen Hurts did not wait for a question to establish the Philadelphia Eagles' standard for the 2026 season.
Hurts opened his first training camp news conference with a statement about the offseason, the workouts he organized with teammates and the importance of strengthening relationships throughout the offense.
"Really good summer," Hurts said. "We got a lot of work in, got a lot of guys together and definitely grew closer. The mentality is 100 percent alignment, zero entitlement."
The message reflects Hurts' approach to leading a roster filled with accomplished and highly paid players. Philadelphia has Pro Bowl selections, All-Pro performers and players with championship experience, but Hurts does not believe previous success guarantees future results. His offseason work amid A.J. Brown's departure was designed to build the alignment he referenced. Hurts trained with quarterbacks Tanner McKee, Andy Dalton and Cole Payton in Orlando, Florida, while several wide receivers and tight ends participated in throwing sessions.
DeVonta Smith, Hollywood Brown, Dontayvion Wicks, Elijah Moore, Dallas Goedert and rookie Eli Stowers were among the offensive players involved. First-round receiver Makai Lemon joined the sessions after working through a hamstring injury. The workouts allowed teammates to develop timing while learning how each player communicates and responds to coaching. That familiarity is particularly important as Philadelphia installs Sean Mannion's offense and incorporates several new skill-position players.

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k9xk58fgilum
1 month ago
McKees Rocks native and NFL player Damar Hamlin is hosting a weekend of events Saturday and Sunday.
The events are celebrating youth empowerment, sports achievement and community engagement in his hometown. The two-day event includes a youth football camp and a first-of-its-kind Pittsburgh vs. Buffalo all-star football game.
Both events are scheduled to take place at Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School in McKees Rocks.
Hamlin's Chasing M's Foundation is sponsoring the action-packed weekend.
Saturday 300 young Pittsburgh-area athletes will participate in the youth football camp. Sunday, high school senior football players from the Pittsburgh and Buffalo regions will compete in an all-star game.
lAzybrick
1 month ago
Jalen Hurts has already accomplished more than most quarterbacks ever will. He enters the 2026 season with two Super Bowl appearances, a Super Bowl MVP award, three Pro Bowl selections, one second-team All-Pro honor, and one of the best winning percentages by a quarterback since the 1970 merger.
That does not make him a finished product. It may explain why his offseason approach matters so much.
Hurts has never treated success as a reason to stop working. That mindset was on display again this offseason as he continued training with renowned quarterback trainer Quincy Avery while also organizing work with several Eagles offensive players in Orlando, Florida. Nearly all of Philadelphia's quarterbacks were present, including Hurts, Tanner McKee, Andy Dalton, and Cole Payton, along with a large group of wide receivers and tight ends. DeVonta Smith, Hollywood Brown, Elijah Moore, Dontayvion Wicks, Darius Cooper, Dallas Goedert, Cameron Latu, E.J. Jenkins and Eli Stowers were among those involved, while Makai Lemon continues working through a hamstring injury.
The trip was about more than throwing routes.
It included training, workouts, golf, and bonding, giving Hurts a chance to build timing and chemistry with a new-look supporting cast before training camp. For a quarterback entering another offensive transition, that type of work can matter. Hurts is learning from another play-caller and has dealt with uncommon coordinator turnover throughout his career. NBC Sports Philadelphia reported last month that Hurts is entering 2026 with his sixth offensive coordinator and seventh play-caller in seven NFL seasons.
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1 month ago
Dallas Cowboys football player Marshawn Kneeland was suffering from stage 1 chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) when he died by suicide last year, scientists said.
Researchers at Boston University's CTE Center made the diagnosis through a postmortem brain tissue ***** ysis of the defensive lineman, who died aged 24.
"Unfortunately, I was not surprised to find CTE in the brain of Mr Kneeland, because we have found this progressive brain disease in nearly half of the athletes we've studied who have died before the age of 30," said the centre's director, Dr Ann McKee.
Stage 1 is the mildest of CTE's four stages, where headaches and loss of attention or concentration are common symptoms.
In a statement, Kneeland's family said the diagnosis provided "important context" about some of the struggles he was facing.
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1 month ago
This isn’t the first offseason that Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has worked with his teammates to build chemistry and rapport ahead of training camp. This is, however, the most extensive look we’ve had of Hurts and most of the skill players spending time together both on and off the field. The group was in Orlando for the weekend, and got a workout in at UCF.
Throughout all the posts from their time together, it looks like all four quarterbacks were in attendance (Hurts, Tanner McKee, Andy Dalton, and Cole Payton), plus most of the wide receivers and tight ends on the roster — Makai Lemon is still rehabbing a hamstring injury which probably is his sole priority at the moment.
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1 month ago
Check out this week's "Spinning Back Clique," MMA Junkie's weekly live show that takes a spin through the biggest topics in mixed martial arts.
This week's panel of Brian "Goze" Garcia, Mike Bohn and Danny Segura will join host "Gorgeous" George Garcia live at noon ET (9 a.m. PT) to discuss and debate the following topics:
The UFC's second trip to Baku, Azerbaijan is in the books. In the main event, Azerbaijan's own Rafael Fiziev gave the locals a show with his spinning wheel kick that got him a vicious TKO win over Manuel Torres. It was a big win for Fiziev that put him back on the win column. We react to Fiziev's big win, plus other key results from the card including Shara Magomedov's win over Michel Pereira, Asu Alambayev's crazy submission over Charles Johnson, and more.
UFC wasn't the only show that sw the hometown fighter get their hand raised in the main event. Over ar PFL San Diego, A.J. McKee defeated Salamat Isbulaev in a dominant unanimous decision. Where does McKee go from here? We recap the win from "Mercenary," along with other results from the card.
We go over the biggest news and headlines of this past week. This includes retired UFC fighter Dustin Poirier's airport arrest for intoxication; Michael Morales serving as the backup for UFC 330, Cris Cyborg's retirement bout at PFL Tampa, and much more.
93HMP
1 month ago
Michael McDowell's future at Spire Motorsports has become murky during the 2026 NASCAR season. With Daniel Suarez and Carson Hocevar running at a very high level, McDowell has been far and away the least productive driver at Spire Motorsports. However, will it spark a change for the No. 71 team?
Motorsports Wire is predicting that McDowell will return to the No. 71 car for Spire Motorsports in 2027. Despite rumors of a possible departure or retirement, the Daytona 500 champion will earn another go in the entry. McDowell will have to make steady improvements during the 2027 NASCAR season.
Spire Motorsports doesn't seem likely to make any changes after a very successful start to the 2026 NASCAR campaign. McDowell isn't likely to be a long-term fit with the organization, but he does represent a solid bridge driver until Tristan McKee is ready to make the jump to the NASCAR Cup Series.
More: Predicting Hendrick Motorsports' driver lineup for 2027 Cup season
This article originally appeared on Motorsports Wire: Michael McDowell's 2027 prediction: Will he return to Spire?
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2 months ago
Professional Fighters League (PFL) is set to stage PFL San Diego later TONIGHT (Sat., June 27, 2026) inside Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California. Headlining the event will be a Featherweight fight between A.J. McKee Jr. and undefeated rising star, Salamat Isbulaev, who sits at a perfect 10-0, 1-0 PFL.
In further action, former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) stars Liz Carmouche and Viviane Araujo will collide in a women’s Flyweight action in the co-headliner, while Alfie Davis and Alexander Shabliy will provide fireworks in a thrilling Lightweight bout on the main card.
Many readers check in before, during and after the fights to share their thoughts on all of the action, as the main card kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on the ESPN App and ESPN2. Feel free to leave a comment (or several) about the bouts and chat with all the other Maniacs during the show — it’s always a lot of fun!
145 lbs.: A.J. McKee Jr. vs. Salamat Isbulaev
125 lbs.: Liz Carmouche vs. Viviane Araujo
155 lbs.: Alfie Davis vs. Alexander Shabliy
205 lbs.: Abraham Bably vs. Rob Wilkinson
145 lbs.: Khasan Magomedsharipov vs. Joshua Weems
125 lbs.: Ariane Lipski da Silva vs. Jena Bishop
155 lbs.: Gamid Khizriev vs. Lorenzo Parente
135 lbs.: Justin Wetzell vs. Sarvarjon Khamidov – Khamidov defeats Wetzell via third-round submission (rear-naked choke)
125 lbs.: Shannon Clark vs. Ilara Joanne – Clark defeats Joanna via third-round TKO
135 lbs.: Cobey Fehr vs. Daniel Bzdigian – Fehr defeats Bzdigian via first-round submission
Coming soon…
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2 months ago
MMA Fighting has PFL San Diego results for the McKee vs. Isbulaev fight card and more from Pechange Arena in San Diego on Saturday.
In the main event, former Bellator champion A.J. McKee takes on the undefeated Salmat Isbulaev in featherweight contest.
McKee (24-2) is 2-0 since returning to the 145-pound division following back-to-back victories over Adam Borics and Akhmed Magomedov. He aims to the first fighter to beat Isbulaev (10-0), who defeated veteran Jesus Pinedo via first-round knockout in his PFL debut this past February.
In the co-main event, former Bellator champion, 2025 PFL tournament winner, and one-time UFC ***** le challenger Liz Carmouche (25-8) faces fellow former UFC fighter Viviane Araujo (14-7).
Check out full PFL San Diego results below.
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2 months ago
A.J. McKee (145.6) vs. Salamat Isbulaev (145.8) Liz Carmouche (126) vs. Viviane Araujo (125.8) Alfie Davis (156) vs. Alexandr Shabliy (155.9) Abraham Bably (205.6) vs. Rob Wilkinson (205.8) Khasan Magomedsharipov (145.8) vs. Joshua Weems (146) Ariane Lipski da Silva (126) vs. Jena Bishop (125) Sarvarjon Khamidov (137.6: Missed Weight) vs. Justin Wetzell (135.6) Shannon Clark (125.4) vs. Ilara Joanne (124.8) Cobey Fehr (135.8) vs. Daniel Bzdigian (135.6) Sherdog's live PFL San Diego coverage will begin Saturday at 8 p.m. ET.

Top notch featherweights headline PFL San Diego: Tune in Saturday, June 27 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN 2.
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2 months ago
A.J. McKee (145.6)vs. Salamat Isbulaev (145.8) Liz Carmouche (126)vs. Viviane Araujo (125.8) Alfie Davis (156) vs.Alexandr Shabliy (155.9) Abraham Bably (205.6)vs. Rob Wilkinson (205.8) KhasanMagomedsharipov (145.8) vs. Joshua Weems (146) Ariane Lipski daSilva (126) vs. Jena Bishop (125) SarvarjonKhamidov (137.6: Missed Weight) vs. Justin Wetzell (135.6)Shannon Clark(125.4) vs. Ilara Joanne (124.8) Cobey Fehr (135.8) vs.Daniel Bzdigian (135.6) Sherdog's live PFL San Diego coverage will begin Saturday at 7 p.m. ET.

Top notchfeatherweights headline PFL San Diego: Tune in Saturday, June 27 at7 p.m. ET on ESPN 2.
Sherdog Scores Jay Pettry scores the round:
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YhffRzAfNwnmMz
2 months ago
While Iowa basketball's 2026-27 season remains about five months away, that did not stop Hawkeye fans from expressing their excitement for the new group of stars as the team began its first day of summer practice in Iowa City on Sunday.
Although the Hawkeyes lost some key members from their team that advanced to the Elite Eight of the 2026 NCAA Tournament this past spring, Iowa did bring in a handful of talented names in Ethan Harris, Jaidyn **** and transfer portal additions Andrew McKeever (Saint Mary's) and Ty’Reek Coleman (Illinois State).
Here are some of the notable social media reactions from fans as head coach Ben McCollum begins practice with his crew this summer in preparation for his second season at the helm:
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This article originally appeared on Hawkeyes Wire: Hawkeye fans react to first look at Iowa basketball newcomers
Athletic
4 months ago
2026 NFL draft, position by position: Could the Eagles add a Day 3 quarterback?

It's not a major area of need for a team that has Jalen Hurts, Tanner McKee, and Andy Dalton, but there are scenarios that have the Eagles continuing to add to the QB corps.

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1 yr. ago
McKee joined WCPO in 2015 as an evening news anchor.

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