Arrests after Nurmagomedov beats McGregor
Chaos erupted after Khabib Nurmagomedov retained his UFC lightweight title with a submission victory over Ireland’s Conor McGregor on Saturday with members of his support team arrested after an all-in brawl broke out after the bout.
NHL roundup: Toews’ hat trick lifts Blackhawks in OT
Jonathan Toews recorded a hat trick, including scoring the game-winning goal in overtime, as the Chicago Blackhawks outlasted the host St. Louis Blues for a 5-4 win on Saturday night.
Golf: Snedeker finish puts him in position for opening event win
Brandt Snedeker finished with three successive birdies on Saturday to record a three-under-par 69 and take a three-stroke lead into the final day of the Safeway Open in Napa, California.
Snedeker maintains three-stroke lead at Safeway Open
Brandt Snedeker finished strong to shoot 3-under-par 69 on Saturday and maintain a three-stroke lead through three rounds of the Safeway Open at Silverado Resort and Spa North in Napa, Calif.
Report: Seahawks’ Thomas fined $13,000 for gesture
Earl Thomas’ obscene gesture a week ago, apparently aimed at his own team’s sideline as he was being wheeled off the field with a leg fracture, is going to cost him more than $13,000.
MLB notebook: Braves turn to Newcomb to save season
Facing a must-win situation, the Atlanta Braves changed course Saturday and announced that left-hander Sean Newcomb will face the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of the National League Division Series on Sunday.
NFL notebook: Cowboys’ Frederick put on illness list
The Dallas Cowboys have moved Travis Frederick to the non-football illness list and placed Terrance Williams on injured reserve, the team announced Saturday. Both moves had been anticipated.
Top 25 roundup: No. 19 Texas stuns No. 7 Oklahoma on late FG
Freshman Cameron Dicker nailed a 40-yard field goal with nine seconds remaining to lift No. 19 Texas to a 48-45 win over No. 7 Oklahoma on Saturday afternoon in the Red River Shootout inside the venerable Cotton Bowl in Dallas.
NASCAR notebook: Truex seeks Dover win to ward off Talladega jinx
DOVER, Del. – Martin Truex Jr. is happy to come to his home track, but he also understands its pivotal role in his plan to move through the Round of 12 in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs.
No plan B for 2026 Winter Games campaign: IOC’s Bach
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has no backup plan for the 2026 Winter Games if more cities drop out of the race, IOC President Thomas Bach said on Saturday.
