With several pre-tournament favorites including Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic seeing their French Open dreams come crashing down, the spotlight has rapidly shifted elsewhere. The second seed Alexander Zverev, meanwhile, keeps marching forward after defeating Jesper De Jong to book his place in the QF, making many fans view him as a leading title contender. […]
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The Knicks are headed to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, and one player has been at the center of the run: ‘The Captain.’ Jalen Brunson has emerged as one of the most important players in New York, leading the franchise to within four wins of an NBA championship. He even received […]
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Mike Tyson might be fighting for money, but he looks good doing it. The 59-year-old was scheduled to face Floyd Mayweather in an exhibition bout in April and then again on May 30. As you can tell, the fight didn’t happen as the dates went by. While this may suggest the bout was canned, that […]
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What started as a journey toward a UFC dream has ended in a tragedy that has left an entire martial arts community heartbroken. Hrishikesh Koloth, a 27-year-old aspiring MMA fighter from Kerala, India, was killed by a rare bear attack while working at a remote uranium exploration site in northern Saskatchewan, Canada, on May 8. […]
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Over the past few years, the Oklahoma City Thunder have built impressive depth through additions such as Alex Caruso, Cason Wallace, and Chet Holmgren. However, financial realities eventually catch up to every contender, and OKC is no exception. Following the Game 7 loss, it was clear that fan support alone may not be enough to […]
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Michael Chandler may not have landed the fight he originally wanted. But he’s got one now. And he’s fully locked in. Deep in the heat, humidity, and relentless swarm of bugs, Chandler is grinding through camp as he prepares for Mauricio Ruffy. But Ruffy isn’t the only challenge ahead. With the fight set for the […]
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While every other major tennis Slam has embraced ELC, the French Open continues to stand alone, with FFT president Gilles Moretton warning the technology can carry up to a “10% error rate.” Protecting a 135-year-old clay-court tradition, this year’s tournament once again chose human judgment over machines. Yet that very commitment to tradition now sits […]
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For months, UFC fans have been waiting for an update on Islam Makhachev‘s next fight. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like the Dagestani has much more information than everyone else. The UFC welterweight champion hasn’t competed since November, when he moved up and defeated Jack Della Maddalena to win his second title. Many expected him to […]
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Brent Key has spent the last few years convincing everyone that Georgia Tech football should stop thinking like an underdog. On Sunday, everyone saw that he doesn’t clock out from that mindset just because the sport changes and he is no longer in charge. In the middle of Georgia Tech’s NCAA Atlanta Regional showdown with […]
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Ilia Topuria hasn’t even fought Justin Gaethje yet, and fans are already talking about a possible move to welterweight. The speculation only intensified this week following a shocking admission from Alex Pereira’s coach, Plinio Cruz, who recently revealed how big the UFC lightweight champion was while training with the Brazilian’s team. According to Cruz, ‘El […]
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Fans have been seeing a lot of Tom Aspinall lately, just not where they want to. Instead of stepping into the cage, the 33-year-old UFC heavyweight champion has stayed highly active on YouTube, posting updates on his eye health and teasing potential comeback plans. In his latest video, Aspinall opened up about his diet. But […]
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Ray J’s fight-fixing scandal has taken another weird turn, with Adam22 dropping what appears to be a behind-the-scenes bombshell. Since Ray J’s knockout loss to Supa Hot Fire at Adin Ross‘ Brand Risk 14, fans have been trying to figure out what he meant when he seized the microphone and whined about a supposed “plan” […]
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The San Francisco 49ers are set to open the 2026 season in Australia against the LA Rams, but head coach Kyle Shanahan is far from thrilled about it. You see, under the NFL’s schedule, teams typically get four days off after wrapping up training camp and their three preseason games. However, that wouldn’t be the […]
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In April, when Carlos Alcaraz pulled out of the Barcelona Open, most expected him to return to Madrid within days. Instead, a troublesome wrist injury forced the former top seed to step away from both the clay and grass-court swing, leaving fans stunned. Now, a glimpse of his holiday has quietly sparked fresh hope as […]
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Entering the 2026 season, the LA Lakers wished to make it to the NBA Finals, if not win it. But their hopes died in the first round of the playoffs. As such, they will be expected to be aggressive in the upcoming offseason with clear needs and high cap flexibility. And what better roster to […]
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“Denny Hamlin penalized” was not exactly the headline the Joe Gibbs Racing veteran wanted attached to his Nashville weekend right away as the main event started. After earning the pole for the Cracker Barrel 400, Hamlin’s race immediately went sideways when NASCAR hit him with a pass-through penalty for jumping the start, dropping him from […]
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Islam Makhachev could have easily targeted Conor McGregor upon the announcement of his UFC return. Instead, the welterweight champion surprised many fans by inviting the Irish superstar back into the sport. Just a few weeks ago, UFC CEO Dana White confirmed the Irishman’s return to the Octagon after more than five years away. The former […]
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Former four-division champion Adrien Broner has teased a comeback. ‘The Problem’ recently appeared on a KICK livestream alongside controversial internet personality N3on, a platform that has increasingly become part of the former boxer’s post-fighting career. During one exchange on the stream, the 36-year-old appeared to reveal details about his potential next fight. “In my next […]
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The UFC event at the White House is no longer a wild idea. It’s actually happening. New photos released this week show construction crews already working on the White House grounds to build a temporary stadium for the UFC Freedom 250 on June 14. Cranes, barriers, and other heavy equipment have already moved on the […]
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At the Detroit Grand Prix this weekend, IndyCar driver Graham Rahal decided to take a break from racing to talk about what matters most to him, which is college football. Specifically, the Michigan Wolverines’ new head coach, Kyle Whittingham. The lifelong Ohio State fan from Columbus shared something honest and a bit uncomfortable with reporters […]
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When talking about the Sanders family and football, not many know about Deion Sanders Jr.’s tenure as a player. In fact, he probably likes it that way, having found his true calling as a YouTuber. While he still believes his playing career at SMU was an important chapter of his life, one thing continues to […]
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The name Becky Hammon is synonymous with winning. Three titles in Four years with the Las Vegas Aces mean she has already etched her name in the WNBA history books by forming a dynasty with one of the greatest players of all time in A’ja Wilson. Now, Hammon has added to the legend with her […]
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The Golden State Valkyries have quietly built a strong foundation around Veronica Burton and Gabby Williams. The team is 5-3 this season, carrying forward the legacy they left behind. Yet, Natalie Nakase hasn’t been able to use her team’s full strength so far, particularly with one player, prompting the Valkyries’ coach to double down on […]
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Since Bari Weiss took charge, CBS has seen departures. The latest follows her hire of Nick Bilton as 60 Minutes’ new Executive Producer. As the news about staff changes in the iconic CBS show got out, Jordon Hudson took the opportunity to criticize the network again. Journalist Dylan Byers reported on X that 60 Minutes […]
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Joey Logano is a three-time Cup Series champion who has won 35 races, a Daytona 500, and has had one of the best career trajectories at Team Penske. None of that is in question by anyone. What is in dispute right now is why a driver of that caliber is finishing 39th at Talladega, 37th […]
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