UFC returns with championship bouts in near-empty arena

The first major sports event held in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic turned out to be a memorable night of fights. With a number of safety precautions in place — including no spectators admitted — UFC 249 went down Saturday at VyStar Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Jacksonville, Fla., and produced a championship doubleheader befitting the sport’s return. In the main event, Phoenix’s Justin Gaethje (22-2) put on a...