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Sources: Alabama names Russell QB1 for opener

MAX OLSON

Alabama has named Keelon Russell the Tide's starting quarterback for their Sept. 5 season opener against East Carolina, sources tell ESPN's Pete Thamel.

After 32 MMA fights, Cyborg is still living up to her name

JEFFREY WAGENHEIM

Cris Cyborg, who has 19 career title fights, defends her PFL belt Saturday in possibly her last MMA fight.

Yanks' Stanton suffers setback, return in jeopardy

JORGE CASTILLO

Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton recently suffered a "moderate grade" left calf strain while rehabbing from a right calf strain, putting his return this season in jeopardy, manager Aaron Boone announced Saturday.

Former world champ Tete killed in South Africa

Former world champion boxer Zolani Tete was shot and killed at his home in South Africa, government officials said Friday. He was 38.

Robots top human marks; others crash and burn

Chinese humanoid robots broke marks set by humans, including beating Usain Bolt's 100-meter sprint world record, on the opening day of the Olympics-like World Humanoid Robot Games.

Stewart wants safe space amid transgender rallies

Liberty star Breanna Stewart says she hopes WNBA arenas can be a 'safe space' for fans amid transgender rallies.

Bills star DT Oliver mourning tragic death of son

CAMERON WOLFE AND ALAINA GETZENBERG

The 2-year-old son of Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver died June 28 after he was found unresponsive in a swimming pool by family members at a residence outside Houston.

Breaking down the offseason college eligibility chaos

MYRON MEDCALF

College basketball is in chaos over eligibility issues. Here's how we got here, the latest updates and what's next.

Tottenham thumped by Brentford in EPL opener

Tottenham's expensive summer rebuild was shaken to its foundations by rampant Brentford on an alarming opening day for Roberto De Zerbi's side.

Texas dismisses LB Smith for detrimental conduct

DAVID WILSON

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said Saturday that linebacker Ty'Anthony Smith was dismissed from the program for conduct detrimental to the team.

Best shots, sights and sounds from the third round

ESPN STAFF

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Brentford are everything Spurs want to be. Can De Zerbi bridge the gap?

SAM TIGHE

Brentford beat Tottenham and new manager Roberto De Zerbi at their own game Saturday.

De Zerbi: Spurs not ready, lacking fight in loss

Roberto De Zerbi has said that Tottenham are undercooked and "lacking fight" after they slumped to a 3-0 defeat at Brentford.

Penix fully cleared as Falcons ramp up QB1 battle

MARC RAIMONDI

Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has been cleared to practice fully, head coach Kevin Stefanski said after Saturday's 34-6 preseason win over the Colts.

Madrid strike late to give Mourinho winning return

ESPN NEWS SERVICES

José Mourinho's second spell in charge of Real Madrid just about got off to a winning start, thanks to new signing Carlos Espí's 90th-minute goal to claim a 2-1 victory at Espanyol.