Cooper Flagg, a 17-year-old basketball phenom, made headlines recently by holding his own against some of the NBA’s best defenders during a practice session with the U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team. Despite not having played a single college game yet, Flagg showcased his talent and potential on the court, leaving everyone impressed with his skills
Over the weekend, WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson stepped into the ring at the Prudential Center in Newark for a hometown battle against Artem Harutyunyan. Despite his clear dominance in the fight, Stevenson failed to captivate the audience and ignite the excitement that fight fans crave. The crowd’s reaction was mixed, with some even booing
Willie Mays, known as the “Say Hey Kid,” was honored with final military honors during a special presentation at a public memorial service. The late Hall of Famer, who passed away at the age of 93, received an American flag in recognition of his time served in the U.S. Army. Despite Mays’ dedication to baseball,
The Dallas Stars recently made a groundbreaking decision to shift their game broadcasts to a streaming platform. This move came after the team ended their partnership with Diamond Sports Group, the owners of the Bally Sports networks. Instead, the Stars signed a seven-year deal with A Parent Media Co. Inc. to launch their own streaming
Canada’s head coach, Jesse Marsch, has acknowledged the challenge of facing Lionel Messi and Argentina in the upcoming Copa América semifinal. Marsch emphasized the importance of not allowing Messi to have the same freedom he had in their previous encounter. The defensive plan revolves around limiting Messi’s space and tracking his movements effectively without resorting
In a recent announcement, the Washington Capitals have appointed Chris Patrick as their new general manager, marking a significant change in leadership within the organization. Chris Patrick, 48, has a long history with the Capitals, having worked in various roles since 2009. Most recently, he served as the assistant GM under Brian MacLellan for the
The recently announced United States men’s Olympic soccer team roster for the upcoming tournament in Paris features an array of talented young players, along with three experienced “overage” players. Among the standout names included on the 18-player roster are Djordje Mihailovic, Miles Robinson, and Walker Zimmerman. Manager Marko Mitrović had the challenging task of assembling
Aidan Hutchinson, the Detroit Lions edge rusher, had the unique opportunity to learn from Hall of Fame receiver Calvin Johnson during the AREA 313 Celebrity Scramble event. Johnson’s presence at the facility and his legendary status inspired Hutchinson, who acknowledged that just being around Johnson was a source of motivation. This mentorship relationship could prove
Emma Raducanu recently made headlines for withdrawing from the mixed doubles at Wimbledon, a decision that affected Andy Murray’s farewell at his home Grand Slam. Despite facing criticism, Raducanu defended her choice, citing wrist soreness as the primary reason for her withdrawal. Although she acknowledged the disappointment it caused Murray, she emphasized the importance of
As the 2024 MLB All-Star Home Run Derby approaches, baseball fans are eagerly anticipating the showdown at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. This year’s Derby promises to be action-packed, with some of the biggest names in MLB competing for the coveted title. With significant changes to the format, including a new scoring system and
Kawhi Leonard, the star player for the LA Clippers, recently faced a setback with a right knee injury that forced him to miss the end of the team’s playoff series against the Dallas Mavericks. This injury also put his participation in Team USA in question. Leonard expressed his concerns about missing out on the opportunity
Coco Gauff found herself in a tough battle against Emma Navarro at Centre Court, seeking guidance from her coaches in vain. Despite her efforts, Gauff failed to progress past the fourth round at Wimbledon yet again, succumbing to a 6-4, 6-3 defeat in an all-American showdown. Reflecting on her performance, Gauff expressed her frustrations with
France’s manager, Didier Deschamps, has recently defended his star player, Kylian Mbappé, amidst criticism of his performance in Euro 2024. Despite only scoring once in the tournament – a penalty against Poland in the final group game, Mbappé has been under scrutiny for his lack of goals from open play. Deschamps stood by his captain,
In a thrilling 10-round match at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, Nate Diaz emerged victorious over Jorge Masvidal by majority decision. This win comes almost five years after Masvidal’s third-round TKO victory over Diaz in November 2019. Two out of three judges scored the bout in favor of Diaz, with scores of 98-92 and
Shohei Ohtani, the superstar for the Los Angeles Dodgers, had a day at the plate on Saturday that made history. In a game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Ohtani accomplished a feat that has only occurred three times since 1909. He went 2-for-2 with two RBIs, including a home run, a triple, two walks, a hit
LeBron James recently made headlines by signing a two-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers for $101.35 million. This decision marked the first time in over a decade that LeBron played on a contract below the maximum level he was entitled to. The contract is approximately $2.7 million below the $104 million max, a
WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson defended his title against Artem Harutyunyan in his hometown of Newark, New Jersey. Despite Stevenson’s 21-0 undefeated record, the fight turned out to be a slow paced affair with little excitement for fans. Stevenson kept his opponent at bay with a crisp jab in the early rounds, but failed to
Macklin Celebrini, the No. 1 pick of the San Jose Sharks, has recently signed his entry-level contract with the team. At just 18 years old, Celebrini has shown great potential both on and off the ice, making him a valuable asset to the Sharks. With a combination of skill, hockey sense, and intelligence, Celebrini is