Deontay Wilder, the former WBC heavyweight champion of the world, is set to make his return to the ring this Saturday in a highly anticipated bout against Zhilei Zhang in Saudi Arabia. After a crushing defeat to Joseph Parker in his last fight, many are questioning if Wilder still possesses the same power and skill
Major League Baseball and the MLB Players’ Association have decided to extend Wander Franco’s administrative leave through July 14. This extension was made in order to allow more time for potential developments in a criminal case involving Franco to surface. The Tampa Bay Rays shortstop is currently facing allegations of engaging in a sexual relationship
Following England’s loss in the Euro 2020 final, Jadon Sancho, alongside Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford, faced racist abuse online. This abuse has left a lasting impact on Sancho’s mental health, with him admitting that he is still struggling to fully recover from the traumatic experience. In an interview with CNN, Sancho revealed that the
Dallas Mavericks rookie center Dereck Lively II’s availability for Game 5 of the Western Conference finals is up in the air as he continues to recover from a sprained neck. Lively recently underwent a 10-minute post-shootaround workout to assess how his neck responded to explosive movements, marking the first time he sprinted and jumped since
The defending champion Novak Djokovic faced off against unseeded Spaniard Roberto Carballes Baena in the French Open second round, and despite a brief challenge in the first set, Djokovic sealed a routine victory with a 6-4, 6-1, 6-2 scoreline. The Serbian player, who has been experiencing a fluctuating season, was made to work hard by
The NFL season has not even begun, yet fans are already looking ahead to the 2025 NFL draft. With seven weeks left until training camp, it might seem premature to think about the draft, but ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI) is already making projections. The FPI generates its predictions by simulating the season 10,000 times,
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse found himself under intense scrutiny as he entered Game 4 of the Western Conference finals against the Dallas Stars. He had been criticized for his ineffective play leading up to this pivotal game. In the first 5:29 of the game, Nurse was on the ice for two Stars goals, including
The New York Mets recently faced a tough defeat against the Los Angeles Dodgers, leading to a players-only team meeting. The game ended with a 10-3 loss and featured a late-inning bullpen collapse as well as a controversial incident involving reliever Jorge Lopez. The Mets were tied with the Dodgers heading into the eighth inning,
In a thrilling Europa Conference League final, Olympiacos managed to secure a historic 1-0 victory over Fiorentina in extra time, clinching Greece’s first major European club trophy. The game was filled with intensity and physicality, but lacked quality finishing until Ayoub El Kaabi’s late winner in the 116th minute. The Moroccan striker’s goal was his
Recently, two misdemeanor warrants have been filed against Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The charges allege cruelty to dogs in the second degree. The incident occurred when the Tuscaloosa Police Department received a report of two dogs being left on the back porch of a home rented by Buggs.
The highly anticipated rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury is set to take place on December 21, 2024, during Riyadh Season in Saudi Arabia. After their first epic battle earlier this month, which saw Usyk emerge victorious and claim the undisputed heavyweight championship of the world, fans are eagerly awaiting the second showdown between
LA Clippers coach Ty Lue has recently signed a new deal that extends through the 2028-2029 season, solidifying his position as one of the highest-paid coaches in the NBA with an approximate salary of $14 million per year. Sources have indicated that Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank were keen
The Nashville Predators have made a significant move by bringing back longtime goalie guru Mitch Korn as their director of goaltending. This decision reunites him with former general manager Barry Trotz, with whom he has worked together at several coaching stops around the NHL. Korn’s impressive resume and expertise in developing elite goaltenders make him
The Washington Wizards made the decision to officially hire Brian Keefe as their head coach after he served as the interim coach for the team from late January until the end of the season. Keefe was initially hired as an assistant coach for the Wizards and was promoted to the interim head coach position upon
The Atlanta Braves have made an exciting roster move by recalling one of their top prospects, Spencer Schwellenbach, from Double-A to make his major league debut. The 23-year-old right-hander was the Braves’ second-round draft pick in 2021 out of Nebraska. Despite undergoing Tommy John surgery right after the draft, Schwellenbach has shown immense potential in
Jack Della Maddalena, an Australian fighter, was all geared up to compete in his hometown at UFC 305 in Perth. However, his plans were thwarted due to complications arising from arm surgery that was a result of an injury sustained during UFC 299. The fighter took to social media to announce that he has been
During the recent French Open, David Goffin faced disrespectful behavior from partisan fans that went beyond just cheering for their favorite player. Goffin, a Belgian player, accused the spectators of showing “total disrespect” towards him during his first-round match against local favorite Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard. He mentioned being insulted for over 3 ½ hours, indicating
Nick Diaz, a legendary figure in the world of mixed martial arts, is set to make his highly anticipated return to the UFC in August. The older brother of UFC star Nate Diaz, Nick Diaz will face Vicente Luque in a five-round welterweight bout at UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi. This announcement came as