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Lionel Messi has finally won the FIFA World Cup after 17 years with the Argentina international team. Now that he’d finally secured the ultimate prize, many assumed the 35-year-old would be ready to retire from international soccer. In a bombshell declaration on Sunday, Messi told TyC Sports that he has no intentions of doing that […]

Lionel Messi can finally tick off the last checkmark in terms of his career accomplishments. After Argentina defeated France in the World Cup Final, Messi was finally able to lift the trophy he’s been coveting for 17 years and more than 170 appearances in an Argentina kit. After getting his taste of World Cup glory […]

Lionel Messi is finally a World Cup champion. And Twitter was quick to crown him as the greatest of all time after he finally checked off the ultimate accomplishment in world soccer. This was Messi’s fifth World Cup, and despite winning virtually every other award and accolade on the planet, Messi and Argentina had never […]

Kylian Mbappe had one of the greatest individual World Cup performances of all time in Qatar, but ultimately, it wasn’t enough to lift France over Argentina. Argentina bested France in a penalty shootout in the final, giving Lionel Messi his first-ever taste of World Cup glory. When things were all done and dusted, Mbappe couldn’t […]

The 2022 FIFA World Cup Final had everything, including Lionel Messi finally securing his coveted World Cup victory. After France clawed back from a 2-0 deficit, Messi and Kylian Mbappe both added to their goalscoring tallies in extra time. Amid some insane play, including Raphael Varane’s butt enabling Argentina to remain onside, Lionel Messi scored […]

Argentina had played a masterful game for the first 80 minutes against France, but then, Kylian Mbappe switched on. The superstar made it a 2-1 game with a goal from the penalty spot to give his country life late into the World Cup final, only to equalize the score with a superb strike that beat […]

Former NBA player and assistant coach Amar’e Stoudemire was reportedly arrested Saturday just hours after receiving a Master’s degree from the University of Miami, according to Andy Slater. Slater reports that Stoudemire was arrested and charged with battery after an incident involving his daughter. Stoudemire allegedly told police officers that his daughter “received a whooping […]

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy lost his cool at a referee during the Week 14 loss against the Kansas City Chiefs, and now he’s paying the price. Fortunately for Jeudy, he wasn’t suspended by the league, but instead he picked up multiple fines. ESPN’s Adam Schefter first reported that Jeudy racked up a $23,020 fine for […]

The Los Angeles Kings are keeping fan-favorite forward Trevor Moore in town with a brand new contract extension. Moore will remain in LA through the 2027-28 NHL season after agreeing to a five-year extension worth a total of $21 million, according to Elliotte Friedman. Moore figures to collect an average annual value of $4.2 million […]

The Florida Panthers have been hit with an apparent illness outbreak recently. After Carter Verhaeghe was a late scratch for Tuesday’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, it seems that star center Matthew Tkachuk is the latest player to come down sick. Tkachuk was feeling under the weather on Thursday, putting his status for the […]

The Baltimore Orioles made their first splash in free agency on Thursday, adding an All-Star talent to their middle-infield setup. According to Jon Heyman, the Orioles and free-agent second baseman Adam Frazier have agreed to terms on a one-year deal that’s expected to be worth a total of $8 million. Via Heyman on Twitter: “Adam […]

The Boston Red Sox’s decision to trade Mookie Betts will forever live on in infamy among the fan base. When you consider the return the Red Sox received for Betts, the argument can be made that it’s one of the worst trades in recent memory. That stance was elevated on Thursday after the Red Sox […]

Drew Brees is set for a stunning return to football. The legendary NFL quarterback is returning to Purdue University, where he played his college football, in order to serve as an assistant coach for the Boilermakers’ upcoming Citrus Bowl clash against LSU. According to Ross Dellenger, Brees will be an interim assistant coach for Purdue […]

France and Argentina will square off in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Final on Sunday, and the two teams are hard at work game-planning about how to stop their opponent’s superstars. Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe figure to be the focal points of the game plans for both teams, and French striker Olivier Giroud admitted […]

The Minnesota Wild recently acquired enforcer Ryan Reaves in a trade with the New York Rangers, and he’s quickly acclimating to life in the Twin Cities. During a clash against the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night, Reaves delivered arguably the hit of the season onto an unsuspecting Filip Hronek. After the game, Reaves defended […]

Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin is in pursuit of the NHL’s all-time goalscoring record. After scoring the 800th goal of his career in a hat-trick performance against the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday, Ovechkin made an eye-opening move indicating he’s all-in on trying to dethrone Wayne Gretzky’s longstanding record of 894 goals. Via ESPN’s Emily Kaplan, […]

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler has been one of the best players in football this season, but that hasn’t been reflected in early Pro Bowl voting. Despite his monster year, Ekeler is seemingly getting overlooked in favor of some other big-name running backs, such as Derrick Henry and Nick Chubb. In order to […]

Dansby Swanson’s free agency market has been heating up over the past couple of days and it appears that one team may be pulling ahead as favorites. According to the latest MLB rumors from Jesse Rogers of ESPN, via Bleacher Nation, the Chicago Cubs are considered a strong possibility for Swanson in free agency. Rogers […]

Cody Bellinger joined the Chicago Cubs in free agency, ending his tenure with the Los Angeles Dodgers after agreeing to the one-year, $17.5 million deal with the Northsiders. After making his free-agency decision, Bellinger took to Instagram with an emotional address to the Dodgers organization and the city of Los Angeles, while getting Cubs fans […]

Morocco’s dream run through the 2022 FIFA World Cup has finally come to an end after they failed to score against France in the World Cup Semifinals. Despite a multitude of scoring chances throughout the game, Morocco just couldn’t apply the finishing touch in front of goal, losing out 2-0 vs. France. With Kylian Mbappe […]

The Buffalo Bills defense roughed up  Mike White during their Week 14 clash against the New York Jets, sticking the opposing QB with multiple brutal hits during the rivalry showdown. Despite the beating he took, White fought threw injuries in order to stay in the game. While the Jets left with a loss, White has […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have not had the season they were hoping for in 2022, currently sitting at 5-8. With four weeks left in the regular season, the Raiders are hoping to turn things around during the final stretch run, and they’re set to receive a huge injury boost this week. According to Adam Schefter, […]

The Ottawa Senators are dealing with some crucial injuries on offense, but they seem to have dodged a bullet with the latest update to center Tim Stutzle. According to Wayne Scanlan of Sportsnet, the Senators are expected to be without Stutzle for about one week while he recovers from a shoulder injury. Fans can breathe […]

France is looking to clinch a berth in the World Cup Final, set to face off with Morocco in the Semifinals on Wednesday. Ahead of the clash, Didier Deschamps made some eye-opening changes to France’s lineup amid reports of an illness at the French camp. Per French outlet l’equipe, Adrien Rabiot and Dayot Upamecano are […]

The Buffalo Bills are gearing up for a Super Bowl run and signed veteran WR Cole Beasley this week to fortify the offense ahead of the final stretch of the regular season. Despite addressing the position with the Beasley reunion, Bills GM Brandon Beane indicated Wednesday that the organization is not out of the Odell […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have yet to land a big fish in free agency, but that doesn’t mean the front office isn’t active. On Wednesday, the Dodgers shored up the bullpen by trading for J.P. Feyereisen in a deal with the Tampa Bay Rays. According to Jeff Passan, the Rays are dealing Feyereisen to the […]

A shocking fan fight occurred in the stands at Mullett Arena on Friday night when the Arizona Coyotes hosted the Boston Bruins. Amid the fracas, police reported that one fan involved in the fight actually had their fingertip bitten off, per TMZ. A spokesperson from the Arizona State University police department indicated that the melee […]

San Francisco 49ers star wide receiver Deebo Samuel went down with a worrying leg injury in Week 14 against the Buccaneers, but it looks as if he’s avoided a long-term ailment. Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters Tuesday that he’s expecting Samuel to be out of commission for around three weeks, per Matt Maiocco […]

The Green Bay Packers are still looking to end the season on a high note despite their 5-8 record, and the team will be getting a key offensive weapon back from injury ahead of their Week 15 clash vs. the Los Angeles Rams. According to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic, Aaron Rodgers could have rookie wide […]

Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had a game to forget in Week 14 against the San Francisco 49ers, getting dominated 35-7. In the game, Brady threw an interception to 49ers’ Dre Greenlaw. Despite not being too happy about the interception, Brady was a good sport and agreed to sign the ball for Greenlaw […]

The Washington Commanders have been without star EDGE rusher Chase Young due to injury for the entire 2022 NFL season, but they could be getting him back ahead of their stretch run. With just four weeks left in the regular season, Commanders head coach Ron Rivera indicated that Young is “heading in the right direction” […]

The San Francisco Giants have had a busy past two days, actively working the free-agency market in order to buff up their starting rotation. After agreeing to a two-year deal with Sean Manaea on Monday, the Giants struck again while the iron was hot and came to terms on a two-year deal with former Dodgers […]

While Cristiano Ronaldo has likely played his final World Cup game for the Portugal squad, that doesn’t necessarily mean his international playing career is over. According to the Portuguese outlet Correio da Manha, Ronaldo is intending to return to the national team for the 2024 EUROs in hopes of leading Portugal to its second consecutive […]

The Vancouver Canucks and Bo Horvat are reportedly at an impasse, failing to come to terms on a contract extension. All signs are pointing toward a mid-season trade for the Canucks’ captain, who will have a plethora of suitors at the NHL trade deadline. On Tuesday, Frank Seravalli revealed, via Sportsnet 650, the lowball offer […]

The Vegas Golden Knights have cooled off a bit after a strong start to the 2022-23 NHL season, and things may get a bit worse for the Pacific Division leaders before they get better. The Golden Knights have placed star forward Jack Eichel on Injured Reserve after Sunday’s loss against the Boston Bruins, per ESPN. […]

Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett announced Monday that Russell Wilson was in the NFL’s concussion protocols after sustaining a head injury in the Week 14 loss vs. the Kansas City Chiefs. Early in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game, Wilson took a massive hit to the head which forced him to exit the game. […]

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith revealed Monday that Desmond Ridder will be taking over as the starting quarterback going forward, with Marcus Mariota expected to be placed on Injured Reserve. Via Ian Rapoport, Mariota is having tests done on his knee and the organization is expecting he will be out for the rest of […]

The Atlanta Braves made a huge splash in the offseason, acquiring veteran catcher Sean Murphy in a blockbuster trade with the Oakland Athletics. ESPN’s Jeff Passan was the first to report the news of the trade. Passan indicates that Murphy will be joining the Braves, while William Contreras is on the move to the Milwaukee […]

The Utah football program is gearing up for its Rose Bowl clash against Penn State, but they will be without a key player for their clash on Jan. 2. Star cornerback Clark Phillips III announced his decision to declare for the 2023 NFL Draft on Monday, posting a heartfelt statement on Twitter. In his address, […]