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Khabib Nurmagomedov (right) says he has little interest in a rematch with Conor McGregor (left). (Image: John Locher/AP)

Khabib Nurmagomedov Shoots Down Possibility of Conor McGregor Rematch

Khabib Nurmagomedov dismissed the idea of a rematch with Conor McGregor on Wednesday, saying that there were far more worthy opponents for him to face before considering another meeting with the Irish fighter. Nurmagomedov, the UFC lightweight champion, spoke to reporters in London on Wednesday while promoting his September fight […]

Fifty years ago, in Super Bowl III, Joe Namath helped crystallize the myth of the underdog in American sports. (Image: New York Post)

The Underdog Illusion: Why Sports Fans Love Betting Longshots

The underdog Toronto Raptors will get two more chances this week to take out the champion Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals. In the NHL, the St. Louis Blues get one last opportunity to take home their first Stanley Cup, after 52 years of frustration. But if these feelgood […]

Valentina Shevchenko (left) lands a head kick that resulted in a knockout victory over Jessica Eye. (Image: Rey Del Rio/Getty)

Shevchenko, Golovkin Score Brutal Knockouts in Weekend Fights (Video)

A weekend of UFC and boxing action resulted in two devastating knockouts, with both Valentina Shevchenko and Gennady “GGG” Golovkin delivering emphatic wins against overmatched opponents. Shevchenko in particular scored what is a candidate for knockout of the year in UFC against flyweight title challenger Jessica Eye at UFC 238. […]

Andy Ruiz Jr. stunned the world by defeated world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua by knockout in the seventh round of their fight at Madison Square Garden on Saturday. (Image: Getty)

Andy Ruiz Jr. Shocks Anthony Joshua to Win Three Heavyweight Titles

Andy Ruiz Jr. knocked out Anthony Joshua in the seventh round on Saturday night to capture three of the major heavyweight championships in one of the biggest upsets in recent boxing history. Ruiz knocked down Joshua twice in the seventh round at Madison Square Garden before referee Michael Griffin stopped […]

Andy Ruiz Jr. will challenge Anthony Joshua for the world heavyweight championship at Madison Square Garden on June 1. (Image: Yong Teck Lim/Getty)

Andy Ruiz Steps Up on Short Notice to Fight Anthony Joshua on June 1

Andy Ruiz Jr. will get a shot at three of the four major heavyweight boxing championships on June 1, when he steps into the ring against Anthony Joshua at Madison Square Garden. Ruiz took the fight on short notice after the original challenger, Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller, was suspended by […]

Terence Crawford (left) will look to remain undefeated as he takes on Amir Khan (right) at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night. (Image: Heathcliff O’Malley)

Terence Crawford Looks to Retain Pound-for-Pound Crown vs. Amir Khan

Terence Crawford will look to add another victory to his legacy on Saturday night when he takes on Amir Khan at Madison Square Garden in a welterweight title fight. Crawford (34-0, 25 KOs) currently holds the WBO world welterweight title, and is widely considered to be one of the top […]

Luis Collazo has been boxing for more than two decades and will be taking on Samuel Vargas on Saturday. (Image: Getty)

Five Weekend Bets for You to Profit from Motivation, Intangibles

Athletes are usually motivated when they compete, but sometimes there is a variable that gives them a shot of adrenaline that they wouldn’t normally be able to produce on their own. This week’s Five Bets focuses on athletes or teams who have an extra intangible that could give them the […]

Terence Crawford and Amir Khan are set to fight on April 20 for the WBO welterweight world championship. (Image: ESPN/Top Rank)

Terence Crawford and Amir Khan Agree to April 20 Fight in United States

Terence Crawford will defend his WBO welterweight world title in April against Amir Khan, as the two fighters announced that they will face off in the main event of a Top Rank Boxing pay-per-view card. While a venue for the fight hasn’t yet been determined, promoter Bob Arum told ESPN […]

Liverpool and Manchester City meet in a critical Premier League matchup on Thursday evening. (Image: Laurence Griffiths/Getty)

Manchester City Hosts Liverpool in Critical Premier League Title Race Clash

Manchester City hosts Liverpool in a key battle in the English Premier League title race on Thursday, with the hosts needing a win to stay within striking distance of the visiting leaders. Liverpool currently sits seven points ahead of Manchester City in the EPL table. Tottenham currently sits second, a […]