UsmanNurmagomedov WITH THE FIRST ROUND KO #PFLNY| Main Card Live NOW on ESPN pic.twitter.com/mikFN1ZLFx PFL(@PFLMMA) August 1, 2026Professional Fighters Leagues return to UBS Arena in LongIsland, New York, was punctuated by a majestic performance in themain event.The PFL New York headliner saw current 155-pound titleholderUsmanNurmagomedov (22-0, 1 NC; 4-0 PFL) defend his championshipagainst ArchieColgan (13-1, 2-1 PFL). After a feeling-out couple of minutesin the center of the cage, Nurmagomedov connected with a head kickon his opponents temple before following up with a big left handthat dropped Colgan. Shortly after the American managed torecompose himself and get back to his feet, Nurmagomedov followedup with more uppercuts that sent King to his knees. Smellingblood, the Dagestani landed more punches before referee KeithPeterson waved it off at the 3:42 mark of Round 1. In hispost-fight interview, Nurmagomedov was noncommittal about hisfuture in the promotion, since Fridays fight was the last on hiscurrent contract.In the co-main event, DakotaDitcheva (16-0, 11-0 PFL) made a successful return from ayear-long injury hiatus, taking on former BellatorMMA title challenger DeniseKielholtz (9-6, 1-1 PFL). Dangerous showed no cage rust,combining clean, sharp striking with effective takedowns, puttingany concerns about the injured hand to rest. Ditcheva made the mostof her reach, attacking from range with front kicks to the head andmidsection, while Kielholtz answered with a few spinning attacksbut overall posed little threat. The pace slowed in the thirdframe, drawing scattered boos as Ditcheva went the distance for thethird time in her otherwise finish-heavy career. When the dustsettled, all three judges scored it 30-27 for Ditcheva.In a 157-pound catchweight tilt, AmruMagomedov (10-0, 2-0 PFL) kept his record unblemished byovercoming AngelAlvarez (11-3, 1-1 PFL). Magomedov attacked with a variety ofstrikes out of the gate, but his kicks proved to be his most lethalweapon. After Salsa King, who failed to make the contracted155-pound weight limit the day before, crumpled from the damage,Magomedov poured it on until referee Dan Miragliotta stepped in at 4:28 ofRound 2.An elitemiddleweight clash headlines PFL Charlotte: Tune on Friday, Aug. 7at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN.The main card opener saw former Ares Fighting Championship205-pound kingpin MoustaphaDiakhate (6-0-1, 1-0 PFL) make a statement in his promotionaldebut, crushing last-minute replacement DarrylKing Walker (2-1, 0-1 PFL). Black Black" hunted his opponentdown with strikes from the opening bell before taking the fight to the canvas and finishing The Sacred Beastfrom mount at 2:35 into the opening stanza.In the featured fight on the preliminary card, LazaroDayron (11-0-1, 3-0-1 PFL) relied on his crisp striking andwell-timed takedowns to outpoint former interim Bellator MMA135-pound titleholder RaufeonStots (21-5, 1-3 PFL) at the end of a close contest, with twojudges scoring 29-28 in favor of El Cazador and one 29-28 forSupa; earlier, Sean Gauci(12-1, 2-0 PFL) dominated AllanBegosso (10-5-1, 0-2 PFL) to secure a unanimous decision(30-27, 30-27, 30-27) at the end of a bantamweight bout; in their175-pound catchweight Omar ElDafrawy (16-6, 6-1 PFL) outstruck JonathanPiersma (12-4, 1 NC; 0-1 PFL) en route to a unanimous decision(30-27, 29-28, 30-27); TatianaPostarnakova (6-0, 2-0 PFL) eked out a narrow split decision(29-28, 29-28, 28-29) as she spoiled the promotional debut ofUltimate Fighting Championship vet MontanaDe La Rosa (13-10-1, 0-1 PFL) in their womens flyweight tilt;in the 155-pound opener, LevanKhabalaev (6-0, 1-0 PFL) folded Chamy Delva(7-2, 0-1 PFL) with a couple of knees to the body followed by a series of punches at1:44 of Round 1.John Martinreflects on tonights fights #PFLNY| Main Card Live NOW on ESPN pic.twitter.com/62tdW6DapZ PFL(@PFLMMA) August 1, 2026

The Cowboys had interest in a trade for Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby. They might still have interest.Dallas attempted to acquire the five-time Pro Bowler in March. The Raiders instead sent him to the Ravens for two first-round picks before reneging on the deal because of long-term concerns about Crosby's surgically repaired left knee.Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was asked earlier this week about walking away from a deal for Crosby and took offense to the question.We didnt, Jones said, via Jon Machota of TheAthletic.com. We did not walk away. Thats about all there is to say. We understood his injury well. We thought he could help us then. We were surprised by the way that was resolved. To interject anything about what were thinking or doing, because he went back to the Raiders, would be a mistake. Hes a Raider.If the team is coming along well, then those things stay alive. If all of a sudden you dont think its coming along, then those things dont stay alive. Its a good indicator of how good we feel about this team. . . . Hes such a Raider. Hes completely a Raider. Hes happy to be a Raider. Everything in the book. We shouldnt even be having this kind of discussion.The Cowboys' team doctor, Dr. Dan Cooper, was one of the doctors the Ravens consulted about Crosby.But Jones' comments Tuesday reignited speculation about a possible trade of Crosby to the Cowboys.Crosby heard the trade talk and brushed it off."It doesnt change anything for me, to be honest," Crosby said Thursday, via Jarrett Bell of USA Today. "People act like they don't. . . . If you're an athlete in this position, you see everything. Regardless, if you want to or not."

After months of withholding support and weeks of back and forth with lawmakers, the Big Ten and Southeastern Conference on Friday publicly backed a bipartisan Senate bill designed to stabilize college athlete compensation and provide antitrust protections to the NCAA and its most powerful conferences.The final major sticking point for the conferences with the Protect College Sports Act was language in a provision regarding name, image and likeness deals athletes can strike with companies that work directly with schools. The conferences wanted more well-defined restrictions on deals between athletes and so-called associated entities to cut off the workarounds some schools have been using to blow past the current annual revenue-sharing limit of $20.5 million they can direct to athletes.With the Big Ten and SEC now on board, the bill has a chance of getting to the Senate floor next week for a vote. Still, there is no guarantee Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) will be able to squeeze it in before Aug. 7, when the Senate breaks for a five-week recess.The bill needs 60 votes to pass, and where that count stands in the Senate is unclear. Lawmakers are hoping for robust support that easily passes the threshold, believing that gives the bill a better chance of then passing a House vote in the fall. Reforming college sports has been a priority for President Donald Trump, and the White House has also pushed for Congress to act.The bipartisan bill was introduced in May by Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.). It addresses a wide range of issues in college sports, including antitrust exemptions that would allow the NCAA and member conferences to make rules about athlete eligibility, transfers and NIL compensation, while shielding them from an onslaught of legal challenges.The bill would dial back unlimited, unrestricted transfers to previous NCAA standards, which allowed each athlete to be immediately eligible one time after transferring. It would also enshrine the NCAAs recently passed age-based eligibility rule, which gives athletes a five-year window to compete and eliminates most exceptions.Many in college sports were quick to get behind the bill in the spring, especially after a similar House bill, the SCORE Act, died earlier in the year.The Big Ten and SEC took the most cautious approach and demanded an array of revisions. Without the Big Tens and SECs support, lawmakers from some states in those conference footprints would refrain from backing the bill.Lawmakers and the conferences haggled over details for weeks. With the midterm elections looming in November, getting something done when Congress returns to work in September would be difficult though not impossible.But everyone involved concedes that getting the Protect College Sports Act through the Senate before the recess would be a boon to its supporters.The SEC and Big Ten had a long list of issues, starting with provisions in the bill that exclusively limited their ability to add members in the future. Changes were made to broaden the scope of protections against conferences or other outside entities trying to form a college football super league in the near future. The bill caps power conference membership at 19 schools and creates a path for schools and conferences to pool their media rights in the future. The Big Ten and SEC oppose the pooling of rights, and revisions were made to the bill to emphasize that conferences could not be forced to do so.While lawmakers, especially Cantwell, talked about containing the Big Ten and SEC through the bill and not letting the superpowers bully the rest of college sports, in the end the two conferences got a lot of what they wanted changed.The conferences wanted to tighten protections against legal challenges to transfer, eligibility and athlete compensation rules and allow schools more flexibility around the requirements in the bill for preserving Olympic and womens sports programs.The last impasse came down to money. The Big Ten and SEC pushed for the bill to raise the amount of money schools can pay directly to athletes through the revenue-sharing system implemented last year through a landmark antitrust lawsuit settlement.Lawmakers agreed to include an extra $22.5 million for schools to use for retention of their own athletes and another $5 million specifically for women and nonrevenue sport athletes, raising the revenue-share limit to well over $40 million.The conferences also wanted lawmakers to harden the revenue-share cap by strengthening protections against workaround NIL deals. Some schools have been using companies that manage their multimedia rights, such as Learfield and Playfly, to provide NIL deals to athletes on top of revenue-sharing payments. That has helped top football programs spend more than $40 million on their rosters this season. The top mens basketball programs are spending upward of $15 million.Conferences want those companies to be defined as associated entities similar to boosters and for those deals to count against the raised revenue-share cap.Over the last week, the conferences and lawmakers haggled over that provision, and multiple self-imposed deadlines were missed, decreasing the chances the bill can get to the floor next week, but a compromise was finally reached that provides a glimmer of hope for a vote before the Senates summer recess.This article originally appeared in The Athletic.College Football, Men's College Basketball, Sports Business, Women's College Basketball2026 The Athletic Media Company

From a first-round pick to fringe players just trying to make the roster, the Seahawks continue to duke it out at training camp.And, this week, some players are getting hit for the first time.Including rookie running back Jadarian Price. Selected 32nd-overall this spring, and with fellow back Zach Chabonnet hobbled, Price will undoubtedly make the 53-man roster.Everything is new for the Notre Dame alum. We also had a chance to chat with Grey Zabel, a second-year player who is getting much more comfortable this time around.The offensive guard said hes no longer just trying to stay afloat. This year, its about improving every aspect of his game.He says he took a deep dive on his rookie film to see where he can get better, and notes that going up against arguably the leagues best defense every day only helps him sharpen his skills. Im not absolutely swimming, trying to keep my head above water like I was last year, he asserts. I just kind of understand the tempo, the pace, the practice a little bit better. And, then you just kind of get a feel for how fast the NFL moves and what to expect. He also praised his coaches and says the offensive line continuity, having all five starters and some depth returning after last years championship run, is something you cant measure.Its created a familiarity and bond thats only going to strengthen going into the season.But, those tensions did boil over a little on Friday. Some Seahawks fighting amongst themselves at camp today, with reports of a couple incidents at practice.Those skirmishes happened after all the cameras were kicked out. All to be expected a week or so into camp.AJ Barner, Leonard Williams, and, Derrick Hall were all getting after it, amongst others, on whats been the hottest day so far.Clearly guys are ready to hit somebody. But, theres no bad blood.Thats normal, man. Just guys trying to get better, scoffed Byron Murphy II.Its nothing personal, notes the D-Tackle. Just guys competing. It gets very intense out there.And, thats the standard for the reigning Super Bowl champs.But, for Jadarian Price, its his first go round in the NFL. Hitting for real this week has actually helped him adjust to the speed of the league.Once the pads come on, it allows the offensive linemen to really get their blocks. Double teams to really happen. And, that makes my job easier, says the Rookie Running Back.It makes the hole open up a little bit more. And, it makes my runs a little bit more decisive.Like Price, the documentary crew from HBOs Hard Knocks are also first timers at Hawks training camp.Grey Zabel watched the show growing up and says its a great insight into how different teams operate. He also insists having them around isnt a distraction, but rather an opportunity.Whats going to be cool is, Mike said itthe outside world is going to get to see kind of what goes on inside this building with this organization, beams Zabel.And, despite the teams Dark Side moniker, fans can expect to get to know a more lighthearted side of the Hawks.Theyre going to see how kind of not so serious it is day-to-day, Zabel jokes.What is serious? His ongoing battle, lining up opposite Byron Murphy II in practice. The defensive tackle speaks glowingly of his offensive counterpart.Im always trying to get him better. Compete at a very high level, Murphy II says.So, he can be prepared for Sundays when he goes out there and competes against any other D-linemanhe can shut em down.Zabel is more upfront in his assessment.Guys got me in a blender right now, when we do one-on-ones and stuff, said the offensive lineman, smiling.Hes a great football player and hes unbelievable at his craft. Its just going to be one of those deals where Im just happy I dont have to block him on Sundays.Meanwhile, Murphy II says all of it (fights included) is part of the healthy competition that makes a contender.At the end of the day, theyre all brothers trying to improve, and, hit somebody else, starting Aug. 15 against the Dallas Cowboys.

Inglewood, CA - February 08: Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald (99) hugs head coach Sean McVay after defeating the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on Monday, Feb. 8, 2016 in Inglewood, CA. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)The possibility of Aaron Donald returning to the Los Angeles Rams has never gone backwards, but only inched closer to the three-time Defensive Player of the Year coming out of retirement since the rumors first started. The likelihood that the Rams will add another future Hall of Famer after trading for Myles Garrett took another step forward on Friday, as Sean McVay told the media that If theres an arrow, its trending upward.McVay is finding it harder and harder to keep the worst-kept secret in the NFL. That ever since L.A. traded for Garrett, Donald has wanted to return to the Rams.HC McVay on a potential Aaron Donald return, via @michaeljduarte:"Things are going in the right direction. If theres an arrow, its trending upward." Underdog NFL (@UnderdogNFL) August 1, 2026Things are going in the right direction, said McVay on Friday. But hes continuing to preach patience as it pertains to when Donald will return, not necessarily if anymore.McVay doesnt expect until a final decision for at least another week, as the head coach said he doesnt expect an update until the Rams return to Woodland Hills, which will happen after their final Loyola Marymount practice on August 7.Theres some conversations that weve had, McVay said after Fridays practice at Rams Training Camp presented by CommunityAmerica Credit Union at LMU. Weve loosely had some different timelines that are kind of temporary. I want to keep those between us, just if something unforeseen happens, out of respect for him and the situation. But I know this, things are going in the right direction, and if theres an arrow, its trending upwards.The Rams still have to settle the $30 million question: How much of Donalds original salary want to be paid in order to come back?Sean McVay said he doesnt expect there to be an update on Aaron Donalds return until the Rams get to Woodland Hills. McVay did say that if theres an arrow, its trending upward. Sarah Barshop (@sarahbarshop) August 1, 2026Its not a question of whether the Rams want to pay Donald $30 million, its what his contract stipulates hes owed if he returns to the team. Donald can work out a different contract to the return to the team, but he can always demand $30 million if the team wants him that bad.However, given that it would be Donald coming out of retirement for this opportunity to play on L.A.s defense this year, we can assume money is not his motivation. If it was, why did he retire in the first place?By most accounts, Aaron Donald is trending towards a Rams return.

FMF statement on Infantino's decisionThis afternoon it was revealed that Gianni Infantino halted his plans to sell a stake in the World Cup and, following that decision, the Mexican Football Federation has already issued a statement."Today, FIFA informed the Federations that it withdrew the financial project, so for the FMF, the matter is closed.We celebrate that the unity of all Confederations and Federations has been prioritized for the benefit of football," they said.It is worth noting that the FMF was the only Federation in the Concacaf region to accept the review process proposed by FIFA "to make the decision that best suits the development of Mexican football.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in here.

BATUMI, GEORGIA - MARCH 07: Borja Valero of FC Internazionale Legend prior to FC Internazionale Legend Series Friendly Match on March 07, 2024 in Batumi, Georgia. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot - Inter/Inter via Getty Images) | Inter via Getty ImagesFormer Real Madrid academy midfielder Borja Valero has shared his thoughts on several of Real Madrids biggest storylines in an interview with AS, discussing Jos Mourinhos return to the club, the pursuit of Rodri, the arrival of Yan Diomande, and what he expects from Los Blancos upcoming preseason friendly against Fiorentina.Valero admitted that Mourinhos return surprised him, but believes the Portuguese manager is the right choice to restore Real Madrid to competing for every major trophy.Obviously, Mourinhos return caught my attention, as I think it did for almost everyone. But the president has seen him as the key to getting back on the winning track. Real Madrid is the most demanding club in the world and isnt satisfied with just winning a Cup or Super Cup you have to be at your best every year. Even if youve won the Champions League, its quickly forgotten, because within months you already want to win it again. Now, Mourinho has been identified as the manager who can make the team compete for everything again. And after a difficult year, with different coaches I hope Mou can be the key to fighting again. As a Real Madrid fan, I hope to be able to travel to a Champions League final, like I did last time.He also praised Mourinhos ability to manage elite dressing rooms, suggesting that his leadership off the pitch is one of his greatest strengths.Off the field, there are certainly few who handle situations like Mourinho. What you see on the field is quite subjective. But its true that outside, in the locker room, hes someone who can absolutely control a locker room like Real Madrids. And thats probably why people say hes the right person for this moment.Turning to Real Madrids midfield, Valero said the club still needs a player capable of replacing the qualities lost following Toni Kroos departure, naming Manchester Citys Rodri as the ideal candidate.After losing Kroos, Real Madrid needs reinforcements in that position. A player who can dominate the midfield and orchestrate the game. Rodri, besides recently winning the Ballon dOr, has won the World Cup and is a role model. He would be a fantastic player for Real Madrid, but I dont think it will be easy to sign him. However, in terms of quality and leadership, he would be an ideal player.Valero also reacted to the signing of Yan Diomande, stressing that adapting to life at Real Madrid is often a greater challenge than many people realize.Diomandes signing? Another surprise! But the important thing, in the end, is that beyond whats been done in the past, he has to adapt well to the club. People from the outside dont really grasp what its like to be a Real Madrid player. What it entails, the pressure involved. And that the important thing is knowing how to live with it. Well see if hes able to prove hes a player for this club. And lets hope all of this comes to pass. That he adapts, settles in, and can deliver what weve seen him do at other clubs. But its not easy to do what youve been doing elsewhere at Real Madrid. Its a different place, a different kind of pressure. And not all players are up to the task. Theyre not all prepared for that challenge.Finally, Valero looked ahead to Real Madrids preseason meeting with his former team Fiorentina, expecting the tempo to improve as Mourinhos squad continues to build fitness.I expect the pace to pick up (in tomorrows Real Madrid vs Fiorentina friendly). Its normal that in the first few preseason matches, with so much work in your legs, even if your mind wants to go fast your body doesnt keep up. And that affects the rhythm of the game. But I think that as the days go by, the matches will become more intense. Fiorentina has been training well for some time and can be a team that challenges Real Madrid. So, that will also motivate them, making them want to prove themselves to Mourinho. All of this will be reflected in the match.

Following recent reports from Kings insider James Ham, speculation has surfaced regarding Zach LaVine's future in Sacramento. If he were to negotiate a buyout with the Kings, he'd have plenty of suitors, a list that could include Golden State.Given his high-volume 3-point shooting, LaVine would make a great pair in Steve Kerr's offense next to Stephen Curry in a similar role to Klay Thompson, an accurate 3-point shooter who thrived in 11 seasons with the Warriors. Last year, LaVine made just 39 appearances, averaging 19.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 0.7 steals. LaVine's 19.2 points per game were his lowest output since the 2017-18 season, his first with the Chicago Bulls.However, LaVine's shooting ability has remained throughout his career, as the 31-year-old holds an average of 39.1% from beyond the arc on six attempts per game. That said, it would take strong convincing for LaVine to land with the Warriors if he were bought out, as many other contenders (Detroit and Miami) could provide him with a better chance to win. Golden State's strongest selling point may be their proximity to LaVine's current home in Sacramento.This article originally appeared on Warriors Wire: Could Golden State assemble a new backcourt duo this summer?

Dusko Todorovic and Robert Valentin meet on the UFC Fight Night 283 main card Saturday at Belgrade Arena in Serbia. Check out this quick breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom.Last event's results: 4-1UFC main cards, 2026: 79-42-1Dusko Todorovic vs. Robert Valentin UFC Fight Night 283 previewTodorovic (13-6 MMA, 4-6 UFC) looks to keep the momentum going after a first-round finish of Jose Medina in September. That result snapped a three-fight skid, stretching back to 2023.Valentin (11-6 MMA, 1-3 UFC) shares the same position as his opponent, as he enters after a first-round finish that ended a three-fight losing streak. The opening-round submission came against Julien Leblanc in April. Dusko Todorovic vs. Robert Valentin UFC Fight Night 283 expert pick, predictionDeath, taxes, and Mick Maynard drowning us with as many random middleweight matchups as possible on Fight Night cards.I'm honestly shocked that Dusko Todorovic and Robert Valentin are still on the UFC roster, but the promotion clearly isn't picky when it comes to region-appropriate card filler.Although Todorovic is always seemingly fighting with one foot in the grave, he is the party with a solid edge when it comes to both skills and experience.To Valentin's credit, he has shown some semblance of improvement since moving shop to train with camps like Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas. That said, it's ultimately hard to be confident in a processless wildman as the betting favorite.For that reason, I'll take a flier on the underdog in Todorovic to find a finish on the floor in Round 2.Dusko Todorovic vs. Robert Valentin UFC Fight Night 283 oddsThe oddsmakers and the public slightly favor the Swiss fighter, listing Valentin -158 and +134 via FanDuel.Dusko Todorovic vs. Robert Valentin UFC Fight Night 283 start time, how to watchTodorovic and Valentin are expected to walk to the cage at approximately 2:10 p.m. ET. The fight streams live on Paramount+.This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Dusko Todorovic vs. Robert Valentin prediction, pick for UFC Fight Night 283

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