After years of backing one of the PGA Tour’s most recognizable summer stops, Rocket Companies, worth $35 billion, has decided its investment in the Rocket Classic no longer matches the value it receives. As the tour moves towards a major schedule overhaul, this raises fresh questions about its event structure and how it would affect […]
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With Toyota being NASCAR’s only non-American manufacturer, it has always been targeted more than Chevy or Ford. But this season, thanks to its dominance, the noise is more about potential rule-bending, and nobody is absorbing more of that criticism than Denny Hamlin. The #11 driver, though, chose to take everyone back to 2018 to offer […]
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After LeBron James gifted Nelly Korda a custom pair of Nike golf shoes, she excitedly told him that she would wear them at the 2026 US Women’s Open. She followed through on that promise, but only briefly. Just six holes into her opening round, she switched back to her regular shoes, and apparently, it was […]
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The league’s never-ending debate is back again. The NBA’s GOAT debate has largely become a two-man argument between LeBron James and Michael Jordan. Many former players and analysts insist that legends such as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Bill Russell, Larry Bird, and Wilt Chamberlain deserve serious consideration as well. James’ career, which has spanned for […]
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Ilia Topuria is about to fight Justin Gaethje at the UFC White House event. However, it’s his ex-wife, Giorgina Uzcategui, who has found herself in the spotlight. The former couple separated in August 2025, which followed a highly publicized and bitter divorce and custody battle that was ultimately resolved when Uzcategui dropped her lawsuit, allowing […]
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Nick Saban may no longer be patrolling the sidelines in Tuscaloosa, but his influence continues to shape Alabama football from behind the scenes. As discussions about the future of the SEC intensify, Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne has embraced the philosophy Saban long preached. “When Coach Saban would be talking about something, and he’d look […]
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Motherhood has definitely unlocked a side of Deiondra Sanders she never knew she had. Along with baby Snow came feelings of self-doubt, insecurity, identity crisis, and countless rhetorical questions. “When I first had Snow, he was in NICU,” Deiondra Sanders recently revealed on the Deep End with Lecrae podcast. “So, I couldn’t really connect with […]
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2026 is proving to be cruel for Kodai Senga. After having a rough start over five outings, Senga was scratched off since April 28 with lumbar spine inflammation. In his absence, the Mets are operating with Freddy Peralta, Christian Scott, and Nolan McLean in the rotation. Senga was scheduled to start his rehab with Double-A […]
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Whenever AJ Brown looks back at his Philadelphia Eagles chapter, he will have mixed feelings. For one, he had some of the best seasons of his NFL career in Philly. On the other hand, however, growing frustration with the team and a distant relationship with quarterback Jalen Hurts, who was once a close friend, will always be […]
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A car crash in the early hours of Saturday claimed the life of a Texas man returning from an MLB game. A DJ by profession, Erick Del Campo, known as DJ Avenger, played music at his first Major League Baseball game on Friday night. He performed during the Texas Rangers and Cleveland Guardians game at […]
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Kyle Whittingham’s recruiting grip just loosened. Just when Michigan appeared to have locked down Kamden Lopati, a coveted 4-star QB commit from West Valley City, he made an unexpected visit to the U.S. Naval Academy. According to On3 Rivals’ Pete Nakos, Lopati is currently in Annapolis taking an official visit to Navy. This is surprising, […]
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In 2015, Real Madrid Baloncesto debuted a young star from Slovenia. At 16, was the youngest star on the team. The youngster eventually became a EuroLeague champ and MVP at 19. And within a very short time, he became a sensation in the world of basketball. Everyone wanted to have Luka Doncic on their team, […]
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It’s time to highlight four players in the NFC South who could break out in 2026. Some of these players had successful 2025 seasons, but can be even better in 2026. Like every division, these four teams need all the help they can get to win a division title; these four players can help. Carolina […]
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Carson Hocevar grew up watching Cup races at Michigan International Speedway as a fan. And on Sunday, he returned as a Cup driver, started from the front after Denny Hamlin dropped to the rear, led 21 laps at his home track, and still walked away, saying, “There were a few moves that didn’t work out”. […]
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Don Mattingly‘s resume could be anyone’s envy in baseball. He was the New York Yankees’ home boy during his playing career. He managed and coached top teams like the Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami Marlins, and Toronto Blue Jays. However, one World Series ring is what is still missing in his cabinet, and the Blue […]
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Serena Williams finally made her much-awaited return to the court in the HSBC Championships on Tuesday. On her side was 19-year-old Victoria Mboko as the pair kicked off their doubles campaign on the grass courts of London. The two took on the third-seeded pair of Erin Routliffe and Nicole Melichar-Martinez. The crowd present at the […]
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How often does one expect a NASCAR driver to take their hands off the steering wheel? When celebrating in Victory Lane? Sure. When gesturing to another driver on the track? Perhaps. But when heading straight toward a wall? Well, as it happened over a decade ago, this was one of the things that Danica Patrick […]
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The court granted Brendan Sorsby a temporary injunction against the NCAA earlier this week. The Texas Tech QB will face a two-game suspension instead of a greater punishment. A full-case trial will begin on February 8, 2027, after the College Football Playoff concludes. Many college football athletic directors were unhappy with the ruling and expressed […]
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Logan O’Hoppe walked off the field feeling terrible. He made a big mistake in the 10th inning that gave the Houston Astros a 5-4 win on Monday night. The Los Angeles Angels are having a bad season with a 25-41 record, and this was another painful loss they wanted to avoid. The Angels were leading […]
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Three years ago, Pat McAfee negotiated his ESPN deal on his own. But a lot has changed since then, as the former Indianapolis Colts punter has grown into one of the biggest names in broadcasting. Fast forward to now, and McAfee is being represented by TKO/WME’s Ari Emanuel and Mark Shapiro, with his latest deal […]
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Breaking Usain Bolt’s under-20 world record tends to announce you to the world whether you’re ready or not. At 18, Gout has had very little time to process what’s happening around him before the next challenge arrives. Now it’s Oslo, a Diamond League debut, and Letsile Tebogo in the same race. It’s certainly a different […]
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A month on from the fire, Lynx Gymnastics is still standing; just not in the way it used to. The community has rallied, donations continue to flood in, and the Gadirova twins keep pushing. But when Jessica and Jennifer gave their latest update, the picture was as much about what hasn’t happened as what has. […]
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A horrific hit-and-run in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, in early June 2026 claimed the life of one while critically injuring another. Ex-PSU athlete Kyle Vasey and his fiancée were on a neighborhood walk when a truck struck them. Vasey sustained catastrophic injuries, including multiple fractures that required at least six surgeries, leaving him hospitalized. His fiancée, […]
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John Daly once called his friend at midnight, and that friend picked up the call to ensure Daly was still alive. But that call was for Daly to invite him for a $5,000 money match against a former NFL tight end. What happened next was completely on brand for John Daly. Daly and the friend […]
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The Los Angeles Rams kicked off the third week of their OTAs on June 8. On Tuesday morning, however, the team met with some unfortunate news. Per reports, the Rams’ left tackle, Alaric Jackson, was arrested on suspicion of felony domestic violence at his home. NBC4 Los Angeles first reported the news. However, ESPN’s Sarah […]
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