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
Alexander Zverev’s journey to the fourth round of Wimbledon 2022 was nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. Despite facing a knee injury, a grueling tiebreaker, and nerves from being in the presence of sports idol Pep Guardiola in the Royal Box, Zverev managed to outlast Cameron Norrie in a captivating match on Centre Court. The
The devastating news of the death of Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson, along with former college football players Isaiah Hazel and Anthony Lytton Jr., has left the sports world in mourning. Maryland State Police reported that the fatal car crash occurred early Saturday morning in Prince George’s County, claiming the lives of these young
In a thrilling showdown between Greece and Slovenia at the Olympic qualifying tournament, Greece emerged victorious with a resounding 96-68 win. The clash between the two NBA superstars, Thomas Walkup and Luka Doncic, added an extra layer of excitement to the game. Doncic, who had been a standout player in Slovenia’s first two qualifying games,
Turkish supporters who were heading to the European Championship quarterfinal against the Netherlands were observed making a nationalistic hand gesture that resulted in a player being banned from the match. Berlin police reported that the fans were heavily displaying the gesture, prompting the authorities to intervene. The fans were requested to proceed to the game
The NBA summer league is set to kick off this month with all 30 teams coming together for the annual showcase in Las Vegas. This event serves as a platform for teams to test out their newly drafted prospects, second-year players, G League players, two-way players, and veterans looking to secure a spot on the
The New York Yankees are currently in the middle of a poor run of form, with Anthony Volpe describing their recent performances as “brutal”. The team, which had an impressive record of 49-21 through June 12, has since deteriorated and now holds a league-worst 5-15 record. A recent defeat to the Boston Red Sox highlighted
Canada made history by claiming a 4-3 penalty shootout win over Venezuela, securing their spot in the Copa América semifinals in their debut appearance. The thrilling contest ended with a 1-1 draw, but Canada’s resilience and determination prevailed in the shootout. With both teams tied after five penalty kicks each, Maxime Crepeau made a crucial
Back in the winter of 2017, Daniel Jacobs shocked the boxing world with his performance against Gennady Golovkin in their middleweight title fight. Despite being dropped earlier in the fight, Jacobs showed incredible resilience and skill, pushing Golovkin to the limit. Many, including myself, believed that Jacobs had actually won the bout, despite the judge’s
Christian Walker’s recent power display at Dodger Stadium left the Arizona Diamondbacks in awe, as he hit his 18th and 19th home runs in just 42 career games at the ballpark. Described as playing at an “unbelievable level” by his teammate Zac Gallen, Walker’s performance has been nothing short of All-Star caliber. Walker’s dominance over
Andy Murray’s farewell from Wimbledon was marked by a poignant moment shared with his brother, Jamie, as they played their last men’s doubles match together. Despite their defeat, the emotion and jubilation of the crowd reflected the impact that Andy Murray has had on a nation through his tennis career. Murray made history in 2013
San Diego Wave president Jill Ellis responded to allegations of an abusive work environment made by a former employee of the National Women’s Soccer League team. Ellis called the allegations “false” and “personally damaging.” In her statement to The Associated Press, Ellis emphasized that mental health concerns are a priority for the club and that
Atlanta Braves’ manager Brian Snitker found himself in an uncomfortable situation during the team’s recent game against the San Francisco Giants. A sharply hit foul ball off the bat of Ozzie Albies reached Snitker so quickly that he didn’t have time to defend himself. The incident left everyone wondering about the risks faced by those
Luka Doncic led Slovenia to a decisive victory over New Zealand with an incredible performance, recording 36 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists. The win secured Slovenia’s place in the semifinals of the Olympic qualifying tournament in Piraeus, Greece. Slovenia needed a victory by at least 10 points to advance, and they achieved that with
The Cincinnati Reds players, Graham Ashcraft and Carson Spiers, found themselves in a stare-down with New York Yankees pitchers, Ian Hamilton and Cody Poteet, even before the game began. The players stood on opposite sides of the field, ignoring gestures from the umpires instructing them to vacate the field so the game could start. The
The Carolina Hurricanes have recently made a significant acquisition by signing forward Jack Roslovic to a one-year, $2.8 million contract. This move was announced by the team’s general manager, Eric Tulsky, on Thursday. Roslovic, who is 27 years old, comes to the Hurricanes after a stint with both the Blue Jackets and the Rangers during
Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappé’s paths crossed for the first time 12 years ago in Madrid, marking the meeting of a seasoned superstar and a budding talent. The significance of this encounter is not lost as they prepare to face each other once again, this time in Hamburg. Mbappé, now at the helm of Real