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Joshua vows to 'break' Dubois in heavyweight title

Anthony Joshua has vowed to "break down" Daniel Dubois with his spirit on Saturday when they fight for the heavyweight world championship in London. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/jPoWCfe

DeChambeau tests positive, won't play Olympics

Bryson DeChambeau, who tested positive for COVID-19 as part of Team USA's final protocols before leaving for Japan, will not participate in the Olympics, and will be replaced by Patrick Reed, according to the International Golf Federation and USA Golf. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3BDisFK

What to watch as Olympic swimming begins

Rio Olympics star Katie Ledecky is looking to cement her legacy, while Caeleb Dressel is hoping to live up to the hype as the "next Michael Phelps". Then there's Katie Grimes, who, at 15 could be the next big star in Olympic swimming. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3kQi6FL

Saban: Bryce Young near $1M in endorsements

Alabama coach Nick Saban says sophomore quarterback Bryce Young is nearing $1M in endorsement deals, since the NCAA allowed athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness. Young, is the presumptive favorite to be named the Crimson Tide's starter. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3eDKUgC

CAS rejects appeal by N. Ogwumike, Williams

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has rejected an appeal by Nneka Ogwumike and Elizabeth Williams to grant them a provisional allowance and add them to the roster for the Tokyo Games until a hearing on their eligibility for Team Nigeria could occur. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3kApmp9

Lynch, Kemp, Bird among stars at Kraken draft

Among those scheduled to reveal players selected by the Kraken in the expansion draft are Storm guard Sue Bird, Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner and former running back Marshawn Lynch, and former Seattle SuperSonics stars Gary Payton and Shawn Kemp. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3wLFAhv

'Giannis Wall' motivates, humbles Bucks star

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo marveled at the fact that teams, including Phoenix, are constructing defenses specifically designed to try to slow him down. "It's about trust," he said. "And it's kind of hard, because ... you want to do everything." from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3Baf84O

Khabib: McGregor 'finished'; UFC should move on

Retired lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov sounded off on the recent drama surrounding Conor McGregor, telling ESPN his former rival will never return to the top of UFC and the sport shouldn't support him after Saturday's loss to Dustin Poirier. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3eebaOJ

MLB vows $150M to grow 'Black representation'

Major League Baseball vowed to commit up to $150 million to Players Alliance, a nonprofit formed last year, composed of active and former players "aiming to build more equitable systems in baseball and increase Black representation throughout the sport." from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2U68kEz