Jon Jones Defends His Drug-Test Failures and Mocks Islam Makhachev’s 2015 Knockout Loss, 170-Pound Champion Fires Back

Jon Jones Defends His Drug-Test Failures and Mocks Islam Makhachev’s 2015 Knockout Loss, 170-Pound Champion Fires Back

Darian Mensah and No. 4 Miami remain fixed on the process, even amid hot start

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Miami quarterback Darian Mensah's uniform was caked with various layers of the Clemson turf, grass-stained and dirt-spattered as proof of him taking some big hits in that game last weekend. And afterward, Hurricanes coach Mario Cristobal felt a need to check on him.

49ers' Juszczyk wins appeal on fine over 'Juice' chugging, NFL says drinking celebration allowed

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Kyle Juszczyk won his appeal over the fines issued by the NFL for his “Juice” celebration and the league later ruled that all drinking celebrations will be allowed going forward.

Jaguars CB Jarrian Jones relives Saquon Barkley's backward hurdle two years later

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones remembers a steady stream of messages and questions about Saquon Barkley’s extraordinary backward hurdle.

Djokovic plans to reach out to Sinner after injury ended the No. 1 player's season

Novak Djokovic plans to reach out to Jannik Sinner after an injury ended the top-ranked player's season, saying Thursday he knows how difficult it is to come back after a lengthy layoff.

Cristiano Ronaldo 'in good physical and mental shape' as Al-Nassr boss Ange Postecoglou dodges Portugal controversy

Al-Nassr head coach Ange Postecoglou has confirmed that veteran forward Cristiano Ronaldo is ready for domestic action following his early departure from the Portugal camp. The Australian tactician swiftly shut down questions regarding the forward's recent international drama, preferring to concentrate on his side's upcoming Saudi Pro League fixture.

Jose Mourinho hits out at 'opportunists' over Vinicius Junior and Gianluca Prestianni racism row

Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has strongly defended his handling of an explosive altercation between Vinicius Junior and Gianluca Prestianni earlier this year. The Portuguese manager revealed that he faced intense public backlash after refusing to take sides during the heated Champions League controversy between the two South American attackers.

Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz says freshman Johnnie 'DJ' Jones receives a heart transplant

Missouri freshman offensive tackle Johnnie “DJ” Jones has received a heart transplant, coach Eli Drinkwitz said.

The NFL has a record-tying 5 teams with an 0-4 record so far this season

There's a race to the bottom of the NFL standings four games into the season, including some surprisingly winless teams.

Chaos at Real Madrid! Two stars trade BLOWS while Kylian Mbappe risks Jose Mourinho’s wrath over cycling video

Real Madrid’s season has taken another dramatic turn for the worse following reports of a physical altercation between two high-profile members of the first-team squad. The tension at the Santiago Bernabeu is reaching a breaking point as internal conflicts threaten to derail the club's campaign under the intense spotlight of the global media. Meanwhile, superstar forward Kylian Mbappe has risked the fury of manager Jose Mourinho following a controversial cycling trip.

P.J. Fleck has reached 100 career wins. Minnesota is happy to keep rowing with him

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — P.J. Fleck's self-professed best day in football was highlighted by Minnesota's first home win over Michigan since 1977 — and full of energy from start to finish.

Kenneth Walker's fast start with the Chiefs comes after uncertain offseason for the Super Bowl MVP

Kenneth Walker III had moments of uncertainty after the Super Bowl MVP helped the Seattle Seahawks win the Lombardi Trophy in February.

Jerry Jones' Cowboys have plenty of reason for concern after home loss to winless Buccaneers

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jerry Jones had his fingers entwined in front of him as he glanced up toward the big video board with a concerned look on his face. Right after his Dallas Cowboys fell behind against winless Tampa Bay, Dak Prescott threw an interception.

'Greatest athlete in history' - Lisandro Martinez pens emotional farewell to Lionel Messi after final Argentina appearance

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has paid a heartfelt tribute to Lionel Messi following the legendary forward's final international appearance for Argentina. The 39-year-old concluded his illustrious career with the national team during an emotional 3-0 victory over Benin in Buenos Aires.

Kirk Cousins and Raiders look to build on fast start against Patriots defense dealing with injuries

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Kirk Cousins' torrid start to the season has been one of the NFL's biggest surprises.

'They are not valuing him!' - Cristiano Ronaldo’s mother questions treatment of Portugal legend after Jorge Jesus row

Cristiano Ronaldo’s mother, Dolores Aveiro, has expressed her heartbreak and frustration following her son's dramatic departure from the Portugal national team camp. The Al-Nassr superstar left the squad during the international break after a breakdown in his relationship with head coach Jorge Jesus.

'I have poison in my veins' - Mikel Arteta opens up on Champions League heartbreak as Arsenal boss sets sights on European glory

Mikel Arteta has admitted that the agony of Arsenal’s Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain remains a primary source of motivation for his squad. Despite ending the club's long wait for a Premier League title, the Spaniard insists the continental loss still stings as he looks toward the future in north London.

'His mistake was not leaving sooner' - Romario backs Ronaldo in Jorge Jesus row

Brazilian icon Romario has sensationally jumped to the defence of Cristiano Ronaldo following the forward's explosive fallout with Jorge Jesus. The legendary striker believes the Al-Nassr star was right to walk away from the national team setup after feeling disrespected by the manager.

Switzerland captain Xhaka gets probation in fake COVID-19 vaccination document case

SUNDERLAND, England (AP) — Switzerland and Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka said on Thursday he was put on two years’ probation after he admitted obtaining a fake vaccination certificate during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A tough first loss for the Raiders, now a quick turnaround at New England

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Previous Raiders teams were more than accustomed to the feeling of coming off a loss, but this year's team is surprisingly experiencing it for the first time about a month into the season.

'We have to be lucky to still be here!' - Jose Mourinho mocks Man City trial while opening up on Real Madrid & referee scandals

Jose Mourinho has taken a characteristic swipe at the pace of Manchester City's legal proceedings, suggesting he might not be around to see the final verdict. The Real Madrid boss also reflected on his return to the Santiago Bernabeu and the officiating controversies that have shadowed his career.