Sean O’Malley will undergo hip surgery following title loss to Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306

Former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley (18-1 MMA, 10-1 UFC) will undergo hip surgery early next month. Per ESPN’s Brett Okamoto the surgery will rule him out for “anywhere from six months to one year.” The 29-year-old
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin says Justin Fields will be team’s starting QB against Chargers

Pittsburgh Steelers’ head coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that they are planning to start Justin Fields as quarterback in their Week 3 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, while Russell Wilson continues to work through
Pittsburgh Penguins re-sign Sidney Crosby to 2-year, $17.4M contract extension

Veteran center Sidney Crosby has signed a new two-year, $17.4 million contract extension with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Crosby is in the final season of a 12-year contract; the new deal starts in the 2025-26 season and runs
Kansas City Chiefs’ Isiah Pacheco fractures fibula, lands on IR

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco is expected to be placed on injured reserve after suffering a fibula injury during the Chiefs’ 26-25 win in Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport said
NY Jets’ Jermaine Johnson carted off field with injury to right Achilles tendon

New York Jets pass rusher Jermaine Johnson was carted off the field with a potentially severe injury to his right Achilles tendon in the third quarter of their game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on
Eagles wideout A.J. Brown out for Monday Night Football vs. Falcons with hamstring injury

Philadelphia Eagles’ No. 1 wideout A.J. Brown will not play in the Eagles’ Monday Night Football matchup versus the Atlanta Falcons. Brown, who was initially listed as questionable with a hamstring injury, was downgraded to ‘out’ on
Pac-12 rebuilding conference, adds Boise State, San Diego State, Fresno State, Colorado State

The Pac-12 taking steps to rebuild the league with additions from the Mountain West. It was announced on Thursday that Boise State, Colorado State, San Diego State and Fresno State will join the Pac-12 in the 2026-27
Rafael Nadal withdraws from 2024 Laver Cup in Berlin

Rafael Nadal withdrew from next week’s Laver Cup in Berlin, and will no longer compete for Team Europe, he announced on Thursday. The Laver Cup, to be held from Sept. 20-22, is an indoor hard-court men’s competition
Miami Dolphins RB Raheem Mostert sitting out game vs. Bills due to chest injury

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said Wednesday that running back Raheem Mostert will not play in Thursday’s home game against the Buffalo Bills. Mostert missed practice on Monday and Tuesday due to a chest injury. McDaniel
Braves place righty Reynaldo Lopez on IR with shoulder inflammation

The Atlanta Braves announced Wednesday that they have placed All-Star right-handed pitcher Reynaldo Lopez on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation. The Braves have recalled RHP Daysbel Hernandez from Triple-A Gwinnett to replace Lopez. Hernandez,