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President Donald Trump announced plans for the White House grounds to hold a UFC fight as part of the United States' 250th birthday. - Angie


	President Trump says UFC will host fight at White House

	UFC White House dream card features MMA legend and Trump’s biggest fan
	'Count me in': Conor McGregor sets his sights on a historic stage
	McGregor gets 'winner takes all' offer as excitement builds about comeback
	Jon Jones makes shocking U-turn on retirement with bombshell update
	Former UFC champion drops a quiet hint about retirement

The Top 10


10	Joey Chestnut still king of Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

	Chestnut apologizes to fans after contest
	Miki Sudo wins 2025 women's Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest despite struggles
	Star athletes who pulled off shockingly successful entertainment careers
	Superstar athletes whose careers ended with a whimper
	Best current sports media talking heads


9	Blue Jays extend win streak, division lead in walk-off win

	Mariners' Cal Raleigh continues historic season with two more home runs
	Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong illustrates MVP case in Independence Day win
	Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. makes incredible slide to score run
	Stock up, stock down: New York Mets
	Who are the early favorites for all the 2025 MLB awards?


8	Latest Yankees injury makes rotation a trade-deadline priority

	Yankees linked to new All-Star on trade market ahead of deadline
	Ideal trade destinations for Seth Lugo
	Potential landing spots for Cedric Mullins
	Top 40 MLB trade candidates for 2025
	25 MLB players who could be dealt at or before the trade deadline

"It was really, really low. I felt like, 'Oh my god, you guys, seems like you really don't want me to stay.'" - Guerschon Yabusele


7	Ex-76ers player calls out team for lowballing him

	Josh Giddey's contract demands revealed
	Kevin Durant headlining record trade
	Warriors restricted free agent to use Vegas as negotiating hub
	LeBron James sparks frenzy with visit to his former team
	Kam Jones' absence from the Pacers' Summer League team a technicality?
	Under-the-radar moves in free agency


6	Ben Shelton proves Wimbledon decision foolish after quick end

	Taylor Fritz staves off upset attempt to advance at Wimbledon
	Carlos Alcaraz extends winning streak to reach Wimbledon fourth round
	No. 6 Madison Keys, Naomi Osaka shown Wimbledon exit
	Aryna Sabalenka channels tennis great during match vs. Emma Raducanu
	Jannik Sinner strongly denies 'favorable treatment' in doping case
	John McEnroe talks Novak Djokovic possibly retiring if he wins Wimbledon


5	Five retired NFL players we want back in 2025

	Offensive fireworks? Grading NFC teams' skill-position groups
	Offensive fireworks? Grading AFC teams' skill-position groups
	Shedeur Sanders among NFL players recently added to CFL negotiation list
	Four last-minute free agents for teams
	Best position groups for 2025 season


4	NHL teams that have missed the mark so far this offseason

	Five best signings from the first day of NHL free agency
	Five worst signings from the first day of NHL free agency
	Best, worst value contracts signed so far in NHL free agency
	Eastern Conference free-agency recap
	Red Wings forward announces retirement in surprising move

"He was kind of missing all over the place. It's not easy. I mean, there's a lot of pressure." - J.T. Realmuto


3	Phillies' J.T. Realmuto makes admission about Mick Abel

	Phillies manager Rob Thomson reacts to news on Zack Wheeler
	Former Phillies IF announces retirement
	Astros quickly DFA veteran righty
	Cubs lose veteran starter to injury
	Nationals pitcher sidelined with injury


2	Chicago Street Race preview: Favorite, underdog, top stories

	Josh Bilicki preparing for double-duty weekend as NASCAR hits Chicago
	Shane van Gisbergen reveals the one city he actually likes
	Over four decades later, Richard Petty's 200th NASCAR win still royal tale
	Three NASCAR Cup Series drivers who are disappointing so far
	Three NASCAR Cup Series drivers exceeding expectations so far


1	Quarterbacks who will define 2025 college football season

	NFL Draft intel: Peyton Manning praises these SEC QBs
	Texas Tech continues massive athletics investment with historic signing
	Latest recruiting win makes it harder for USC to move on from Lincoln Riley
	Sacramento State's recruiting win could boost program's FBS prospects
	Ohio State superstar's new NIL deal shows Nike might be losing its luster

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