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Anderson Silva stopped by Uriah Hall at UFC Fight Night, won’t say MMA career over

Uriah Hall and Anderson Silva both knelt down on the mat, head to head, and clasped each other's hands. Both got emotional showing the other respect following a hard-fought UFC bout. Blood poured from Silva's face. "I love you," Hall told Silva. "You're still one of the greatest." Hall stopped Silva via TKO at 1 minutes, 24 seconds…

The Philadelphia 76ers formally named Daryl Morey president of basketball operations and extended the contract of general manager Elton Brand on Monday. Morey stepped down as GM of the Houston Rockets this month after blockbuster moves that failed to lead the franchise to the NBA Finals. The Rockets made the playoffs 10 times since Morey was hired in 2007,…

Dalvin Cook’s 4 TDs make history as Vikings upset Packers

In his first game back since suffering an adductor strain in Seattle three weeks ago, Vikings running back Dalvin Cook made history in Minnesota's 28-22 upset victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Cook became the first player to score a touchdown on each of his team's first four possessions of a game since the NFL-AFL merger in 1970, according…

Detroit Tigers finalizing deal to make AJ Hinch next manager

Former Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch may have another chance to get back on the bench relatively soon. According to ESPN's Buster Olney, Hinch is in the process of finalizing a deal to become the next manager of the Detroit Tigers. That should come as no surprise, as Olney reported earlier Thursday evening that Hinch was the favorite for…

St. Louis Cardinals not picking up 2021 option on Kolten Wong

The St. Louis Cardinals have declined Kolten Wong's $12.5 million option, making the Gold Glove second baseman a free agent. The 30-year-old Wong will receive a $1 million buyout. Wong, a first-round pick in the 2011 draft, made his big league debut in 2013 and has spent eight seasons with St. Louis. "STL will always have a special…

Steve Nash says Brooklyn Nets are ‘playing for a championship’

Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash has yet to coach an NBA game, and his star players -- Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving -- have yet to play a game together. But that didn't stop him from embracing the team's sky-high expectations during a virtual town hall with season-ticket holders Tuesday afternoon. "We're playing for a championship," Nash said during the…