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Negotiations “Ongoing” Over Conor McGregor’s Return to UFC

McGregor's coach said UFC star could return for title fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Lakers Are Building an Anti-Cavaliers Team Around LeBron

Apparent madness to L.A.'s roster moves has a method that James endorses.

Brewers Rookie Gets Curtain Call After Hitting Homer in First Career At-Bat

Fans give undrafted free agent Nate Orf standing ovation for going yard in first hit of his career.

Plenty of Big Moves Left to Be Made in the NBA Offseason

LeBron and Paul George are off the board, but the NBA hot stove is still cooking.

Everything You Need to Know About Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

The Fourth of July tradition is held on Coney Island every year.

Brother of Murdered Colombian Footballer Fears Similar Fate for This Year’s Team

Andres Escobar was killed after scoring an own-goal against Colombia in 1994 against the U.S.

Report: NFL Pressures Arbitrator to Rule in Colin Kaepernick Collusion Case

The league is seeking a summary judgment in its favor to end the case.

ESPN’s Interns Pick Stephen A. Smith as Favorite On-Air Personality

The four-letter network surveyed its summer interns about a number of their preferences.

Warriors Add DeMarcus Cousins to Further Boost Three-Peat Chances

Golden State adding the talented center was a power play no one saw coming.

National Teachers Association Gives Colin Kaepernick Civil Rights Award

Kaepernick received the National Education Association's President’s Award for his work.

Ultimate MLB Power Rankings: Week 13

Following a brutal 10-game stretch, the Seattle Mariners appear to have righted the ship.

Jimmy Garoppolo Has the Top-Selling Jersey Among NFL Quarterbacks

The 49ers QB has surged past ex-teammate Tom Brady in jersey sales on NFLShop.com.

Can Blake Bortles Lead the Jaguars to the NFL’s Promised Land?

Jacksonville hopes the 25-year-old quarterback will break through in his fifth pro season.

The Lakers Are Already a Championship Contender According to Vegas Oddsmakers

When LeBron James' decision was announced, Los Angeles' title chances jumped exponentially.

The Story of How Magic Johnson Convinced LeBron to Become a Laker

Johnson found common ground with James to sell him on Los Angeles.

The Seattle SuperSonics and Eight More Historic Teams That No Longer Exist

It was 10 years ago today the deal turning the Sonics into the OKC Thunder was announced.