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Lambeau Field played host to two of the greatest soccer clubs in the world on Saturday night, as Manchester City and Bayern Munich squared off on the historic NFL field as part of their preseason tour of the USA. The game was put on hold for a while due to some inclement weather, at which […]

Two of the greatest passers and playmakers in all of professional sports linked up on Sunday as Green Bay Packers superstar Aaron Rodgers crossed paths with Manchester City attacking midfielder Kevin De Bruyne. The two exchanged jerseys in what was an all-time jersey swap, and posed for a pic in the process. KDB x @AaronRodgers12 […]

Houston Texans rookie wide receiver John Metchie III revealed Sunday that he’ll be forced to forgo his rookie season after a critical health scare. Metchie announced via his Instagram on Sunday that he’d been diagnosed with Leukemia and would be forced to miss the 2022 NFL season in order to recover. #Texans rookie 2nd round […]

Two of the WNBA’s biggest superstars squared off Sunday as the Chicago Sky took on the New York Liberty in a matchup that pitted Candace Parker up against Sabrina Ionescu. Among those in the audience for Saturday’s showdown was the Bryant clan, with Vanessa and Co. seated courtside for the WNBA game at the Barclays […]

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney joined forces for an incredible project as they look to bring National Division side Wrexham A.F.C. into the upper echelons of English football. On Wednesday, McElhenney dropped the official trailer for the Welcome to Wrexham documentary series which will be aired on FX, and you can truly see the emotion […]

UFC Fight Night is back on Saturday, July 23 and one of the most intriguing matchups on the card will be between Paddy Pimblett and Jordan Leavitt. The two have bad blood between them, so there will be plenty of animosity in the octagon when they step inside. Leavitt doesn’t seem too worried about disposing […]

It turns out that Oakland Athletics star Paul Blackburn wasn’t the only 2022 MLB All-Star to be hung out to dry in terms of travel plans to the Midsummer Classic. Washington Nationals star Juan Soto, who is the biggest talking point in MLB right now, was forced to fly commercial to Los Angeles for the […]

Ahead of the 2022 ESPYs awards show, sports fans took a trip down memory lane, revisiting some of the past moments from the event. Who could forget Peyton Manning’s infamous roast of now-Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant during the 2017 ESPYs, during which he poked fun at Durant for joining the Golden State Warriors? Well, […]

New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter is the subject of a seven-part documentary on ESPN. The Captain, which details his time playing for the New York Yankees, aired its first episode on Monday after the MLB Home Run Derby. Not everyone had rave reviews for the documentary, however, including former Boston Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon. […]

The longstanding beef between UFC president Dana White and Nick Diaz looks set to reach its final chapter. Diaz has long been angling to get his shot in the ring in order to complete the final fight of his contract with the UFC. Diaz has not fought since June of 2021 when he was defeated […]

New York Yankees lefty Nestor Cortes has already informed fans that he plans on “going rogue” during the 2022 MLB All-Star Game. While most assumed he was referring to his unorthodox pitch delivery, that’s not the only unique aspect Cortes will bring to the Midsummer Classic. Ahead of his first-ever All-Star appearance, Cortes showed off […]

The Dallas Stars are looking to turn things around in 2022-23 following a first-round NHL playoff exit last season. Among the key changes made by the Stars this offseason included hiring Peter DeBoer as head coach, replacing Rick Bowness. Now, owner Tom Gaglardi is hoping to see some improvements from players already on the roster, […]

In what easily the most surprising move in 2022 NHL free agency, the Columbus Blue Jackets emerged, seemingly out of nowhere, and signed Johnny Gaudreau to a massive seven-year deal. It had been widely reported that Gaudreau had no interest in returning to Calgary, but the expectation was that he’d look to play closer to […]

The Oakland Athletics are pretty much an afterthought in MLB this season, owners of the worst record in the American League. Despite the abysmal season, Paul Blackburn has been a rare bright spot for the A’s, pitching phenomenally and earning his first-ever All-Star Game appearance. While fans were delighted for Blackburn, it seems that the […]

The Carolina Panthers will be trotting out an all-new uniform in 2022 and the new look will set fans in a frenzy. At long last, the Panthers will be able to complete their all-black look after revealing plans to implement a black helmet alongside their all-black uniforms. The helmets will be worn during select games […]

The moment Rob Gronkowski announced his NFL retirement, speculation emerged that he would be back in football before long. His agent Drew Rosenhaus did nothing to quell those conversations, and now it seems that his girlfriend Camille Kostek isn’t fully convinced his playing days are over, either. In a recent interview, Kostek admitted that she […]

All the talk around Major League Baseball is regarding the Washington Nationals and superstar outfielder Juan Soto. Amid speculation of stalled contract talks which have turned into potential trade rumors, Soto is just trying to do his thing on the baseball field. Ahead of the 2022 MLB All-Star Game, during which Soto will be featuring […]

It’s a sad day for Steelers fans. After the stadium severed ties with ketchup kings Heinz, the Pittsburgh Steelers will now play their home games at Acrisure Stadium. Not only do fans hate it, but they can hardly even pronounce it. Despite their efforts to reverse the change, it appears to be going through full […]

The back-and-forth nature of the news involving Juan Soto’s future with the Washington Nationals has apparently left quite an impact on the outfielder. As recently as a couple of weeks ago, the Nats outwardly stated they would never trade away Soto. Fast forward to now, it’s widely expected that the two sides won’t come to […]

The Detroit Lions drafted one of the most exciting rookies in the 2022 NFL Draft, selecting Alabama star wideout Jameson Williams with the 12th overall pick. If there’s one thing Williams doesn’t lack heading into the NFL, it’s confidence in his own abilities. That was put on full display when he was given the annual […]

With Tampa Bay Buccaneers training camp set to get underway, players are beginning to report to the team’s facilities. One key player, however, left a less-than-stellar impression on the coaching staff when he returned from the offseason. According to Rich Stroud, Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette has shown up to camp overweight and out of […]

The New York Yankees managed to grab one of the best power-hitters in the 2022 MLB Draft Class, selecting Spencer Jones out of Vanderbilt with the 25th overall pick. Yankees fans probably felt like this was something of a familiar pick for the organization, as Jones’ profile is eerily similar to that of superstar Aaron […]

Cameron Smith set the golf world alight with his dominant final round en route to his Open Championship victory on Sunday. His incredible performance saw him outdo Rory McIlroy for first place, but despite the win, it seems his future with the PGA Tour may be coming to an end. According to Reuters, Smith is […]

The Utah Jazz will be one of the most heavily-watched teams throughout the rest of the NBA offseason, as the franchise navigates a potential Donovan Mitchell trade. Amid the madness that the emerging rumors have presented, the Jazz made an important roster move on Sunday. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Jazz have signed […]

Cameron Smith is living the high life right now, having just produced one of the single greatest final rounds in PGA Tour history. His -8 final round propelled him to his first-ever Open Championship victory, and he was absolutely delighted to have achieved the feat. While it seemed nothing could bring him down, Smith seemed […]

Las Vegas Aces star Kelsey Plum has enjoyed herself quite the week. After being named the 2022 WNBA All-Star MVP, Plum was rewarded even further by the Aces, who announced the decision to sign the 27-year-old to a brand new contract extension. The extension will reportedly keep Plum in Las Vegas for another two seasons. […]

The 2022 Open Championship was one of the most close-knit competitions in its history. The match truly went down to the final hole of the final round, where Rory McIlroy missed an eagle chip and came up short against Australia’s Cameron Smith, who topped the leaderboard. Smith posted a -20 in the tournament, propelled by […]

The Green Bay Packers are preparing for life without Davante Adams, meaning the offense may have a very different feel to it in 2022. With training camp around the corner, it’s time for players to step up, lest they will be shown the exit door before the 53-man roster gets finalized. There will be various […]

The San Diego Padres are firmly in second place in the NL West division, though the gap between them and the Los Angeles Dodgers continues to grow. Just ahead of the MLB All-Star break, the Padres trail the Dodgers by 9.5 games. Injuries to key players such as Fernando Tatis Jr. have plagued the team, […]

Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon is a force of nature, to the point he has been nicknamed “The Quadfather,” and for good reason. Making an appearance at a Minor League Baseball game, AJ Dillon was invited on the field for a rather bizarre request. The Kenosha Kingfish mascot appeared to want the smoke […]

The Washington Nationals may be on the verge of doing the unthinkable; trading away 23-year-old Juan Soto. The Nationals and Soto are reportedly far apart in contract negotiations, and there’s a growing sense from Washington that a deal may be dead in the water. If the Nationals can’t figure a way to appease Soto and […]

George Springer announced Thursday he’d be sitting out the 2022 MLB All-Star game in order to further rest his injured elbow, prompting the league to find a replacement for the Blue Jays outfielder. It didn’t take long for his replacement to be announced, as Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager has been selected to fill his […]

Phoenix Suns center DeAndre Ayton has reportedly agreed to an NBA record-setting four-year, $133 million offer sheet with the Indiana Pacers. Now, the Suns find themselves with a bit of an ultimatum, having to decide whether or not to match the deal and commit that amount of money to the former No. 1 overall pick. […]

Andrew Benintendi is among 10 Kansas City Royals players who will be unavailable for the team’s road trip in Toronto when they take on the Blue Jays north of the border. Benintendi’s vaccination status will prevent him from joining his teammates on the road trip and has also presented a rather concerning hurdle in any […]

Johnny Gaudreau stunned the NHL world when he agreed to sign a seven-year contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets. The $68.2 million he’s due to earn in Columbus is less than the reported offer that he received from the Calgary Flames, leaving many fans perplexed as to what went into his decision. Now, on Thursday, […]

The Texas Longhorns secured the commitment of the top quarterback recruit in recent memory, Arch Manning. Ahead of his debut season at Texas, UT legend Vince Young dropped an honest take on the pressure Manning will face in Austin, and how he expects him to handle the bright lights. In an appearance on ESPN’s First […]

Former Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell is putting football in the rear-view mirror as he sets off on his next career endeavor: professional boxing. Ahead of his fight with former NFL running back Adrian Peterson, Bell took some time to reflect on his football career and even shared one of his all-time biggest regrets from […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are taking full advantage of the NFL’s new rule that enables team to use multiple different helmets throughout the course of the season. On Thursday, the Bengals teased an amazing new helmet that they’ll rock alongside their all-white jerseys, and they’re expected to be absolutely stunning. The franchise dropped a teaser video […]

It seems like every time Shohei Ohtani steps foot on a baseball field, a new stat emerges that puts him alone in MLB history. The Angels’ star has been on fire throughout the summer months, both on the mound and in the batter’s box. The result has seen Ohtani slingshot past Aaron Judge in the […]