Mike Johnston
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Top team needs for all 32 franchises ahead of 2022 NFL Draft
The 2022 NFL Draft is upon us and this year's event could feature plenty of surprises. → Read More
Betting preview: Can Fury stop Whyte in possible final fight?
Tyson Fury is set for a title defence against Dillian Whyte in front of more than 90,000 at Wembley Stadium and "The Gypsy King" say it could be his final fight. → Read More
Report: 'Canelo' Alvarez, Caleb Plant agree to title bout
Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and Caleb Plant are set to put their respective super-middleweight titles on the line in a November pay-per-view bout. → Read More
Raptors rumours: Could Warriors target Pascal Siakam in trade?
It’s shaping up to be an intriguing off-season for the Toronto Raptors after finishing 2020-21 campaign 12th in the Eastern Conference. → Read More
Which teams could pull off Dougie Hamilton sign-and-trade?
The Carolina Hurricanes have given Dougie Hamilton permission to talk to other NHL teams and the list of potential suitors is lengthy. → Read More
Seven contenders to land Blue Jackets' Seth Jones in trade
It could end up being quite the off-season for the Columbus Blue Jackets after the recent news that star defenceman Seth Jones could be traded. → Read More
'Mr. Game 7' Justin Williams announces retirement from hockey
Three-time Stanley Cup champion Justin Williams spent time with the Carolina Hurricanes, Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers and Washington Capitals. → Read More
Kentucky coach Calipari on Jamal Murray: 'It's crazy what I'm seeing'
Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari has enjoyed watching Jamal Murray’s evolution from college standout to burgeoning NBA superstar. → Read More
Predators GM Poile on roster: 'We need to make some changes'
The Nashville Predators came within two wins of capturing the franchise’s first championship in 2017, but since then the team has been on a downward trajectory. → Read More
Report: Mike Tyson to fight Roy Jones Jr. in exhibition match
Former boxing champions Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. are considered two of the best fighters of their generation. → Read More
Rare LeBron James rookie card sells for $1.845M at auction
An autographed LeBron James rookie card went for $1.845 million at a Goldin Auctions sale, setting a new record for modern-era trading cards. → Read More
Roman Josi, John Carlson, Victor Hedman named Norris Trophy finalists
Nashville Predators' Roman Josi, Washington Capitals' John Carlson and Tampa Bay Lightning's Victor Hedman were named 2019-20 Norris Trophy finalists. → Read More
Prochazka knocks Oezdemir out cold in debut on UFC 251 prelims
Jiri Prochazka lived up to the hype in his debut by knocking out Volkan Oezdemir in devastating fashion at UFC 251 on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi. → Read More
Grant gets huge KO win at UFC 251 in first Fight Island bout
Davey Grant fought through a broken jaw and flattened Martin Day at UFC 251 in the first bout on the ballyhooed Fight Island. → Read More
UFC 251 breakdown: How can Masvidal upset Usman to win title?
Jorge Masvidal stepped up on short notice to fight reigning welterweight champion Kamaru Usman on Fight Island in the UFC 251 main event. → Read More
UFC 251 undercard stacked with title rematch, Prochazka debut
Even if you removed the three featured title fights from UFC 251 and instead promoted the remaining bouts as a Fight Night card, it would be well worth your time. → Read More
Everything you need to know about Fight Island before UFC 251
The UFC has always been ambitious but holding events on a private island during a global pandemic sounded a bit farfetched even for Dana White. → Read More
Raptors' Nurse thinks off-script coaching could be key in bubble
Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse knows there will be some unpredictable and uncontrollable aspects to the NBA restart. → Read More
Liberty's Nurse hopeful for WNBA restart, excited about Ionescu
New York Liberty star Kia Nurse discussed the WNBA's return-to-play plan, Sabrina Ionescu, ongoing protests, her experience with racism and more. → Read More
UFC confirms 47 matchups for Fight Island events in Abu Dhabi
The UFC unveiled 47 matchups scheduled to take place on Fight Island, including four title fights and several bouts featuring former champions. → Read More