In a disappointing turn of events, the United States men’s national team suffered a 2-1 defeat to Panama, with the match heavily influenced by Tim Weah’s early red card. Weah’s ejection in the 18th minute, following a VAR review that escalated his yellow card to a red, drastically changed the course of the game. His
The Philadelphia Phillies faced a tough blow in their late-night game against the Miami Marlins as both Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber suffered injuries in the ninth inning. Harper, who had just been elected to his eighth All-Star Game, felt his left hamstring tighten as he ran to first base on the final play of
The 2024 NBA Draft brought with it a new format, splitting the event into two days. This change resulted in Duke big man Kyle Filipowski having to wait an extra day to hear his name called. Eventually, he was selected as the 32nd overall pick by the Utah Jazz. His journey to the NBA was
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon had an outstanding season, culminating in him winning both the Hart Memorial Trophy and the Ted Lindsay Award at Thursday’s NHL awards show. MacKinnon finished the season with a career-high 140 points, solidifying his place as the league’s Most Valuable Player. His performance, which included a 35-game point streak at
In a surprising turn of events, Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees and Bryce Harper of the Philadelphia Phillies have been elected to start in the upcoming All-Star Game. Judge led the major leagues with an astounding 3,425,309 votes during the first round of fan balloting. This will mark Judge’s sixth American League start
In a surprising turn of events, the Venezuela goalkeeper, Rafael Romo, criticized the Mexican media for underestimating their team before their 1-0 victory against Mexico in the Copa América. Romo, at the age of 34, saved a crucial penalty in the 87th minute to secure the win for Venezuela, claiming that the Mexican journalists displayed
The highly anticipated Copa América group-stage match between the United States and Panama took a dramatic turn when USMNT forward Tim Weah was shown a red card in the 18th minute for striking Panama defender Roderick Miller. This controversial incident not only changed the course of the game but also had far-reaching consequences for the
The U.S. Tennis Association recently underwent an external review of its safeguarding system in an effort to protect players from abuse, particularly sexual misconduct. The 62-page report, compiled by Mary Beth Hogan and David O’Neil of the law firm Debevoise & Plimpton, outlined 19 specific recommendations for the USTA to enhance its player safety measures.
The Vancouver Canucks have been making headlines in the offseason, starting with a trade to free up salary cap space. Following this trade, they wasted no time in signing forward Dakota Joshua to a four-year extension. This move is a clear indication of the Canucks’ commitment to building a competitive team for the upcoming season.
In a surprising move leading up to the NHL draft, the Sharks made some bold decisions to secure a brighter future for the franchise. With high expectations surrounding the potential selection of Macklin Celebrini from Boston University as the first pick, the Sharks traded up to secure the 11th pick in the draft from the
The Boston Celtics made headlines recently with the announcement of Kristaps Porzingis undergoing surgery to repair a rare leg injury. This news comes as a blow to both the player and the team as they gear up for the next season. The recovery time is estimated to be five to six months, which means Porzingis
Recently, Cristiano Ronaldo narrowly avoided a dangerous situation when a fan jumped from the crowd to get close to him after Portugal’s 2-0 defeat to Georgia at the European Championship. The incident, captured on video and widely circulated on social media, showed the fan leaping over the players’ tunnel at the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen,
The young Valencia goalkeeper has been a standout player in the tournament, making incredible saves to keep his team in the game. Despite being only 23 years old and new to major tournaments, he has shown remarkable skill and composure in front of goal. The Fenerbahçe right-back made a name for himself with a breathtaking
Georgia’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, the hero of the historic upset, credited a pre-match meeting with Cristiano Ronaldo for inspiring belief in his team’s ability to beat Portugal and advance to the round of 16 at Euro 2024. Kvaratskhelia revealed that Ronaldo wished him success before the match, a gesture that helped boost the team’s confidence. The
The Jacksonville Jaguars’ late-season collapse in 2023 left owner Shad Khan deeply disappointed and frustrated. The 1-5 finish that cost the Jaguars an AFC South division title and a playoff spot was seen as an organizational failure by Khan. Despite an 8-3 start to the season, the team stumbled due to various reasons, including injuries
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has raised concerns about Shohei Ohtani’s potential participation in the Home Run Derby. Roberts mentioned the physical exertion of the event, which involves “rounds and rounds” of swings. Given Ohtani’s ongoing rehabilitation from Tommy John surgery, Roberts is cautious about the workload that the Derby might entail for the
In a surprising turn of events, Oleksandr Usyk has given up his IBF heavyweight title, paving the way for former IBF titlist Anthony Joshua to face current titlist Daniel Dubois for the belt. The highly anticipated match is set to take place on September 21st at Wembley Stadium in London. While Usyk is hailed as
Glen Sather, a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, recently announced his retirement from his role as senior advisor to the owner and alternate governor of the New York Rangers. This decision marked the end of a storied career that spanned six decades in the world of hockey. Sather, who is 80 years old,