Canelo Alvarez has reportedly agreed to fight Christian Mbilli. Mbilli’s WBC super middleweight title would be on the line. Alvarez is eyeing Sept. 12 for his return to the ring.
A bantamweight matchup between Cody Garbrandt and Adrian Yanez is set for UFC 329. The event takes place July 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Garbrandt recently secured a victory against Xiao Long at UFC 326.
Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez is reportedly being lined up to face Christian Mbilli in September 2026. Negotiations are advanced for a fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The bout would mark Álvarez’s return to major competition after a break and physical recovery.
Michael Harris II is set to bat cleanup, only the tenth time in his career, and play centre field as the Atlanta Braves face the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ozzie Albies will bat second in a unique lineup. The Braves are facing Emmet Sheehan, who last played against them in 2023.
The Pirates have recalled Nick Yorke from Triple-A Indianapolis as they open a series with the San Francisco Giants. This follows Jake Mangum being placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain. Yorke was immediately placed in the starting lineup at first base.
The Giants have signed seven undrafted free agents. This follows the 2026 NFL Draft. The rookies will join the veterans for organised team practice activities.
Longtime Ducks fans are experiencing their team’s first playoff run since 2018. Some fans are finding their usual late-spring free time interrupted by the postseason, a welcome change after a long drought. Some season ticket holders have stuck with the team through thick and thin.
Michael McGreevy has a 2.52 ERA through seven starts. Statcast data, however, suggests he’s been fortunate, with an expected ERA of 6.18. His strikeout rate and whiff % are also near the bottom of the league.
A White House committee is exploring reforms in college athletics, potentially capping coaches’ salaries. The proposals also consider shielding the NCAA from antitrust litigation. These ideas are in a draft for discussion and subject to change.
Seventeen former UConn women’s basketball stars will be on opening day rosters for the 2026 WNBA season. UConn is the most represented college program in the league this year with alumni on nine of the WNBA’s 15 teams. Several Huskies are also on WNBA coaching staffs and in front offices entering 2026.