The UFC is set to celebrate Mexican Independence Day this weekend with an event that focuses on Mexican and Mexican-American fighters. The highlight of the event will be the women’s flyweight title fight between the UFC’s first Mexican-born women’s champion, Alexa Grasso, and former champion Valentina Shevchenko. Taking place at the T-Mobile Arena, this event
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers faced devastation on the fourth snap of his debut with his new team, as he suffered a season-ending Achilles injury during the Jets’ season-opening win over Buffalo. However, in a recent statement, Rodgers expressed optimism by announcing that his surgery to repair the torn Achilles tendon in his left
The Phoenix Suns have made a bold move to increase their fan base and reach by giving away free television antennas. This strategic decision comes after the team’s owner, Mat Ishbia, decided to end negotiations with Bally Sports and instead make their games available on local broadcast stations throughout Arizona, which are owned by Gray
The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) sent two of its executives, Marty Walsh and Ron Hainsey, to meet with Columbus Blue Jackets players in order to investigate allegations that head coach Mike Babcock violated their privacy. The meeting took place at Nationwide Arena and was specifically arranged to gather more information regarding the claims
In the world of boxing, every decision a fighter makes is closely scrutinized and criticized by fans and experts alike. Recently, WBC and lineal heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has faced a barrage of accusations for not facing top competition in the ring. However, Mauricio Sulaiman, the WBC boss, is stepping in to defend Fury and
In an unfortunate turn of events, the New York Yankees have announced that their highly-touted prospect Jasson Domínguez will undergo Tommy John surgery next week. This devastating news comes after Domínguez’s recent struggles with a lingering elbow injury. Manager Aaron Boone confirmed the surgery, shedding light on the severity of the situation. As Yankees fans
The recent arrest of three Real Madrid youth players for allegedly distributing a sexual video featuring a minor has sparked controversy and raised concerns about sexist behavior in Spanish soccer. This incident comes at a time when the sports community is grappling with issues of sexual assault and misconduct. While the young players have been
PITTSBURGH — Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson finds himself in a frustrating position as he faces an uncertain timeline for his return from a hamstring injury. Unable to showcase his skills fully in the first game of the season, Johnson admits that the situation “sucks.” While no decision has been made regarding placing him on
The 2023 Formula 1 season has been dominated by Red Bull, with Max Verstappen currently on a record-breaking run of 10 consecutive grand prix victories. Hamilton, while acknowledging Verstappen’s exceptional performance, focuses on getting Mercedes back to a winning position. Hamilton, when asked about the possibility of Verstappen being tripped up, firmly states that he
The Boston Red Sox made a shocking announcement on Thursday, as they decided to part ways with their chief baseball officer, Chaim Bloom. This decision comes after a tumultuous four seasons, which saw both highs and lows for the organization. Despite a pair of last-place finishes and the almost certain failure to reach the playoffs
In a disappointing turn of events, Frances Tiafoe faced yet another defeat in the Davis Cup finals. This loss was the second consecutive defeat for Tiafoe, and it resulted in the United States falling to the Netherlands in the group stage. The match against Tallon Griekspoor proved to be a tough challenge for Tiafoe, as
Tuesday marked a heartbreaking day for the basketball community as former Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic player, Brandon Hunter, passed away at the age of 42. The news of his untimely death left his loved ones and fans devastated. While practicing hot yoga in Orlando, he suddenly collapsed, leaving many questions unanswered. Although the exact
The Cymbiotika San Diego Open witnessed a stunning upset as Anastasia Potapova defeated seventh-ranked Ons Jabeur in straight sets. Not only did this victory secure Potapova a spot in the quarterfinals, but it also marked the fourth time this year that the 27th-ranked Russian player has defeated a top-10 player. Potapova’s patience and focus were
The NHL’s digitally enhanced dasherboards (DED) have faced criticism from fans during their debut season. The DED technology allows for the digital replacement of camera-visible arena ads on broadcasts, allowing for constant changes in advertisers. However, fans have criticized the digital ads for technical glitches, disruptive artificiality, and the way some moving advertisements detracted from
Despite being arguably the closest person to Israel Adesanya in his fight camp, City Kickboxing head trainer Eugene Bareman couldn’t identify from cageside what many observers called out after his fighter’s loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 293 on Saturday. It was a disappointing night for Adesanya, who has now lost two of his past
The NBA board of governors recently voted to implement stricter resting policy rules and punishments for star players who choose to sit out games. This includes games on national television and in-season tournaments. The league’s objective is to increase player participation and limit the number of missed games. The new rules could result in fines
Last season was a tumultuous one for New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson. He was benched twice and eventually stripped of his starting job. However, the Jets have been vocal about how much Wilson has learned and grown since then, even comparing his progress to that of superstar Aaron Rodgers. Despite Wilson’s 8-14 career record
It has been a challenging few weeks for Daniel Ricciardo as he navigates his way through the recovery process following a crash at the Dutch GP. The Australian driver broke a metacarpal in his left hand during the early stages of the race at the Hugenholtz corner in second practice. This unfortunate incident not only