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Stephen Curry is very pleased to have seen Gary Payton II proved he is worthy of being the Golden State Warriors’ 15th and final player this season. Gary Payton II put on a remarkable performance in the Warriors’ blowout 119-107 win over the Sacramento Kings Sunday. Off the bench, Payton II played for an efficient […]

English MMA rising star Paddy Pimblett is now presenting a strong case to becoming the next biggest name in the UFC. Over the years, the UFC has housed a wide array of exceptional fighters from all walks of life. However, many are convinced that Conor McGregor is the most electrifying fighter the UFC has ever […]

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has left fans stunned with his heartfelt admission regarding his future as Manchester United manager. Prior to Manchester United’s humiliating 0-5 loss to Liverpool, pressure has already been mounting on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as calls of his sacking as the club’s manager has already been a subject of various discussions. Well aware […]

NBA Hall of Famer Alex English is not surprised the league has snubbed him again in the 75 greatest players of all time team. The NBA has revealed the full list of the 75 greatest players of all time. As expected, some NBA greats are not too happy about it, especially the ones who didn’t […]

Karl-Anthony Towns did not hold back in expressing his real thoughts about how the Minnesota Timberwolves strike other teams in the league. The Timberwolves are off to good start this season, having won their first two games. However, for Karl-Anthony Towns, it will take a while before the team finally make its mark on the […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is totally OK with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green poking fun at Klay Thompson’s NBA 75 team snub. A seemingly bitter Klay Thompson expressed his disappointment on his exclusion in the NBA’s 75 greatest players. In their own unique way, Thompson’s Warriors co-stars Stephen Curry and Draymond Green […]

Mike Tyson has confirmed that he is making another boxing return next year but has yet to reveal who his opponent will be. It has been almost a year since Mike Tyson shocked the boxing world by fearlessly pulling off a comeback fight against fellow legend Roy Jones Jr. Now, “Iron Mike” is entering the […]

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Manchester United co-star and compatriot Bruno Fernandes has divulged one thing he’s terrible at, and it has nothing to do with soccer. Throughout his stellar career, Cristiano Ronaldo has never let any adversity slow him down. At 36, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner is still bagging goals and he currently has six for […]

UFC veteran Nate Diaz finally gets a nod from Dana White as he eyes another sensational MMA return. After almost two years of inactivity, Nate Diaz made his UFC comeback in June only to suffer a unanimous decision loss to Leon Edwards at UFC 263. It was the former UFC lightweight title contender’s second loss […]

The Golden State Warriors shocked Steve Kerr with their hustle and bustle in the rebounding department. As always, Stephen Curry has been the focal point of the Warriors’ offense and the two-time NBA scoring champ never failed to deliver. He found a new backcourt mate in Jordan Poole and it is something that thrilled Warriors […]

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau has found the perfect position for Julius Randles this season. After winning their first two games, the Knicks are looking steady with their new and improved offensive arsenal. Coach Tom Thibodeau has been urging his players to go for the three-point shot all throughout the offseason and the […]

It has been a debate for years and even to this day, some are convinced that smoking marijuana really is an unconventional way for professional athletes to become better at what they do. Cannabis, the scientific name for the hemp plant, which marijuana is basically from, is still prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency. In […]

After losing his IBF, WBA and WBO belts to Oleksandr Usyk, Anthony Joshua wants to rectify his game before making a stunning return. Anthony Joshua is in the U.S.  and has been spotted visiting various boxing gyms to take some pointers from renowned trainers in the sport. Among the trainers Joshua has reached out to […]

Tennis superstar Rafael Nadal has shared his views on the evolution of tennis over the last decade. Since making his stunning ATP Tour debut in 2002 at age 16, Rafael Nadal surely has a lot to say about tennis. And among the things that capture his attention is the sport’s rapid innovation in terms of […]

A former Manchester United midfielder disagrees with Jurgen Klopp’s recent hailing of Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah as the best player in the world. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has recently become the subject of several discussions in the sport following his bold claim about Mohamed Salah. It can be recalled that after Liverpool’s insane 5-0 thumping […]

With Klay Thompson still out, Stephen Curry may have just found the perfect co-backcourt star in Jordan Poole. The Golden State Warriors pulled off a sensational season-opener win over the Los Angeles Lakers. But apart from learning that they were the better team that night, the Dubs also identified the player who could be of […]

The revamped Chicago Bulls will be hoping to stay motivated by one of the best runs made by a team in modern-day NBA. Last season, the Phoenix Suns shocked the entire NBA by pulling off a surprising run to the NBA Finals. Despite not winning the championship, the Suns’ impressive stint was deeply acknowledged by […]

The Boston Celtics is surely a thing of the past now as Kemba Walker is very happy to have found a new lease of life with the New York Knicks. When Kemba Walker decided to join the Knicks for a 2-year, $16 million contract this offseason, some believe that it was just right to lower […]

With Manny Pacquiao now out of the picture, all eyes are on Jmiuel as they seek to know if his eldest son can continue his fighting legacy. Jimuel Pacquiao is just as persistent as his father Manny is in politics when it comes to carving his own path in boxing. The young Pacquiao began drawing […]

After making his best run with the Boston Celtics last season, Jayson Tatum is now focused on becoming a complete basketball player. Having recorded a career-high of 26.4 ppg, 7.4 rpg and 4.3 apg last season, it appears as if Celtics talisman Jayson Tatum has no holes in his game at the moment. However, he […]

Philadelphia 76ers icon Allen Iverson is at Los Angeles for the launching of his own strain of marijuana called “Iverson 96.” Throughout his entire NBA career, former Sixers superstar Allen Iverson has been labeled as a thug and rebel. A huge part of it was infused by his prolonged cannabis smoking. Now, Iverson wants to […]

Paddy Pimblett has been generating quite a buzz since these past few weeks and now he thinks it’s only right that the UFC matches his demand for it. After making a statement in his UFC debut last month, Paddy Pimblett is now looking forward to being slated for a money fight. While it is a […]

Pressure starts to mount as Manchester United begins to realize that having Cristiano Ronaldo back isn’t the only thing needed to win. Manchester United came back from the International Break with high hopes of regaining the rhythm it had at the start of the season by beating Leicester City. It can be recalled that prior […]

A former Golden State Warriors star still vividly remembers how the 2017 Dubs team unselfishly functioned as a unit to win its second NBA championship. Matt Barnes was part of the Warriors team that copped the 2017 NBA title in a second duel against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. At the time, the Warriors’ […]

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel could be waiting for a shocking news about one of his favorite players. A major update on Antonio Rudiger’s rumored unique situation. It was earlier claimed that the Chelsea veteran could become one the highest paid defenders in history if his reported demand of £90,000-a-week will be met by the Blues. […]

While many have been raving about the exceptional form of Mohamed Salah, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pointed out that there’s another player on his squad who also deserves credit. Mo Salah is having the time of his life this season, having bagged a total of 10 goals in 10 matches played across all competitions thus […]

NBA icon Michael Jordan may have been one of the most competitive athletes in history. However, even the so-called “GOAT” knew who not to mess with. Looking back at his stellar NBA career, it is safe to say Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan never backed down on anybody inside the court. While that remains a […]

Ahead of the NBA tip-off, the Golden State Warriors are still making changes to their roster. One of the most recent decisions they made was against the wishes of Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. Last September, the Warriors signed 30-year-old Avery Bradley to a non-guaranteed contract as the 15th and final member of the team. […]

Former Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud wittily commented on talks of Frank Lampard’s potential coaching job at Newcastle United. Along with the change in ownership, rumors of coaching staff revamping followed suit at Newcastle United with former Chelsea manager Frank Lampard reportedly eyed as a suitable candidate. While nothing is concrete yet, Lampard’s former player Olivier […]

Heading into the new NBA season, New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau is expecting Kemba Walker and the rest of the guys to be as natural as they can be. The Knicks finished the preseason with a flawless 4-0 record and during the said stint, a revamped New York squad hinted at what lies […]

A report claims Arsenal already has its sights on a Real Madrid striker as a potential successor to Alexandre Lacazette. Things have not gone down so well with Arsenal, especially in terms of scoring goals. The current Gunners frontline is still spearheaded by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Emile Smith Rowe and Martin Odegaard have yet to […]

Top UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier is not convinced his ultimate nemesis Conor McGregor is one of the greatest fighters of all time. After more than a decade of being a professional MMA fighter, UFC lightweight Dustin Poirier is certain about who the greatest fighters in the sport are in his eyes. Unsurprisingly, Poirier’s list […]

Manchester United talisman Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly spoke to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer about how he wants things to be done. The aftershock of the Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s benching of Cristiano Ronaldo during Manchester United’s game against Everton is still being felt at Old Trafford. Apparently, Ronaldo has set the record straight about his demands with […]

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has lifted the lid on his team’s victorious win over Manchester United. It was another tough day for Manchester United as Leicester City rallied back to hand the Red Devils their second English Premier League loss this season. Speaking after his team’s stunning win, Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers pointed out […]

Every Golden State Warriors fan is holding their breath for the return of Klay Thompson but it seems like their expectations will not be met. In the preseason, the Warriors have unraveled a potential sharpshooter in Jordan Poole. But needless to say, many are convinced that a Dubs team with Klay Thompson is a completely […]

A Barcelona high-up stressed that a transfer swoop for Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland is still far from reality. As it endures the post-Lionel Messi era, Barcelona has reportedly short-listed a couple of big-name players who could fill the void left by the Argentine. Among them is Norwegian goal-scoring machine Erling Haaland. Recent reports state that […]

Reigning UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou may have just hinted at a switch to boxing. Despite the seemingly proliferating success of MMA as a mainstream sport with the UFC as one of its top-tier promotions, boxing is undeniably still the bigger entity, especially in terms of profits. This is also the reason why an array […]

Boxing legend Mike Tyson is in the mood to give his social media followers something to reflect on. For over a decade now, the world has been enjoying a seemingly reinvented “Iron” Mike Tyson. Unlike in the past, Tyson now likes to utter some words of wisdom to celebrities and some of his fellow professional […]

The New York Knicks are stacked with a wide array of backcourt talents and coach Tom Thibodeau is not shying away from letting the NBA know about it. In less than two minutes of action during the Knicks’ last preseason game, rookie shooting guard Quentin Grimes impressively hit a pair of three-pointers, hinting at what […]