The New York Times – Sports:
“It feels like a nightmare, honestly,” Tony Elliott said, “and I’m ready for somebody to pinch me and wake me up.”
Author: Kris Rhim
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Zhang Weili Beats Carla Esparza to Become the Women’s 115-pound U.F.C. Champion Again
The New York Times – Sports:
Zhang regained the women’s strawweight championship that she had previously lost.
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Frankie Edgar’s UFC Career Ends With a Brutal Knee
The New York Times – Sports:
Chirs Gutierrez was in tears after defeating Edgar, who was in his last mixed-martial arts fight.
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The Nets’ Problems Are Bigger Than Steve Nash
The New York Times – Sports:
The Nets dumped their coach, but the team has never lived up to expectations. And there’s no clear path forward now.
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Jake Paul, Still Seeking Legitimacy in Boxing, Beats Anderson Silva
The New York Times – Sports:
Paul won a unanimous decision against Silva, who had a decorated U.F.C. career but was nearly double Paul’s age and had little pro boxing experience.
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Giants Come Back as Defense Forces Two Late Turnovers
The New York Times – Sports:
The defensive coordinator Don Martindale’s schemes helped the Giants rally to beat his former team and Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson.
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Suing Madison Square Garden? Forget About Your Knicks Tickets.
The New York Times – Sports:
A lawyer who has had Knicks season tickets since the 1970s represents clients who are suing Madison Square Garden. So it barred all 60 of his firm’s lawyers from every game, concert and other event at its venues.
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Eagles Remain the N.F.L.’s Only Undefeated Team
The New York Times – Sports:
The Eagles chugged along in Philadelphia, helped by Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence’s four fumbles.