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Conor McGregor wasted no time in criticizing Jake Paul after Paul secured a sixth-round knockout over Mike Perry, boosting his professional boxing record to 10-1. The former two-time UFC champion and BKFC co-owner took to social media right after the fight, launching a tirade against both Paul and Perry. Conor McGregor’s tirade on Jake Paul […]

Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese, despite coming off the bench, was her usual double-double self as Team WNBA defeated Team USA 117-109 in the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday night. The No. 7 overall pick, who recently set a WNBA record with a 15-game double-double streak, made history again by becoming the first rookie to […]

Team USA’s 101-100 win over South Sudan was more than just a narrow exhibition victory—it highlighted a sobering realization. Stephen Curry believes the game should not have been so tight and stresses that his team must make improvements if they aim to secure gold this summer. “We can be beat if we don’t play our […]

Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark continues to make history in her rookie season, and now she can add another impressive achievement to her resume: being named a starter in the WNBA All-Star Game. Clark, the top pick in the 2024 draft, mirrors the path of her teammate Aliyah Boston, who also started in the All-Star […]

Billy Horschel seized the lead on Saturday with a 2-under par 69 in challenging conditions at Royal Troon Golf Course in Scotland. He holds a one-stroke advantage over six other players at the 152nd Open Championship. Horschel is familiar with the rainy conditions at Royal Troon. During his previous British Open appearance at the Scottish […]

Team USA men’s basketball likely anticipated a blowout against South Sudan on Saturday, but instead found themselves needing a major comeback in their penultimate exhibition before the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Led by LeBron James and Stephen Curry, Team USA managed to fend off an upset in the closing moments, holding steady as the 2024 […]

A dejected Rory McIlroy effectively ruled out his chances of contending for the 152nd Open Championship after posting a disappointing opening round of 78 at Royal Troon. Shane Lowry surged to the top of the leaderboard at five under par, taking advantage of the calmer late afternoon conditions at Royal Troon. In contrast, Rory McIlroy […]

Former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook is reportedly set to join forces with Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray on the Denver Nuggets after being traded from the Los Angeles Clippers. Westbrook was traded to the Utah Jazz in a sign-and-trade deal for guard Kris Dunn. However, he is anticipated to reach a buyout agreement with Utah […]

Jeff Teague recently appeared on “The Draymond Green Show,” where he talked about one of the most intimidating players in the league. Teague, who played alongside veteran forward James Johnson for two years at Wake Forest, recounted the experience of knowing not to cross him. During the podcast, Teague and Green discussed James Johnson, known […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade is one of the greatest guards in NBA history, but his journey to becoming a basketball legend was far from easy. In a recent “7PM In Brooklyn,” episode with his close friend Carmelo Anthony and co-host The Kid Mero, Dwyane Wade shared the moment he realized his Michael Jordan moment. […]

NBA guard Russell Westbrook is set to join the Denver Nuggets after a buyout following a sign-and-trade deal for Kris Dunn involving the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers. While Westbrook’s move to join Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets might not be as groundbreaking as it would have been from 2016 to 2021, during which […]

LeBron James and his son, Bronny, are rewriting NBA history as the first father-son duo to play on the same time and on the same team, the Los Angeles Lakers. Bronny James recently shared his feelings on playing with his father this coming NBA season, stating, “It’s a big step for both of us. I […]

Indiana Fever rookie guard Caitlin Clark is already recognized as one of the top shooters beyond the arc in the WNBA. Fans were eagerly anticipating seeing her showcase her long-range sniping skills in the 2024 WNBA Three-Point Contest. However, Caitlin Clark will not be participating in the 3-point contest this WNBA All-Star Weekend. Just announced: […]

During Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson’s second 7-on-7 football invitational tournament, Glenville football coach Ted Ginn Sr. and his players gathered around him at Berea-Midpark High School’s Roehm Athletic Complex. Ginn approached Watson with a case containing one of the Tarblooders’ 2022 state championship rings, extending his hand in a gesture of recognition. Back in […]

Angel City Football Club (ACFC) has revealed a definitive agreement with Willow Bay, Dean of the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, and Bob Iger, CEO of the Walt Disney Company. This agreement will result in Bay and Iger becoming the new majority owners of the club once the transaction is finalized. Bay and […]

The San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama earned the 2024 NBA Rookie of the Year title, while Chet Holmgren from the Oklahoma City Thunder also delivered an impressive debut season. On the Road Trippin’ podcast, Holmgren was asked if he thought he deserved the Rookie of the Year award over Wembanyama, considering his situation in Oklahoma […]

Bronny James had a tough shooting night on Monday, going 1-for-5 in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 88-74 defeat to the Boston Celtics at the NBA 2K Summer League. In the early goings of the game, Bronny James showcased his defensive prowess with a standout block. Facing a Celtics fastbreak early in the first quarter, the […]

Superstar point guard Stephen Curry is set to compete in the Olympics for the first time in his illustrious career, joining a star-studded Team USA roster that includes LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Joel Embiid, and Anthony Davis. Curry admits that playing on this talented team, where he isn’t expected to carry the offensive load as […]

UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones faces two misdemeanor charges following an incident involving a drug-testing agent at his home on March 30. Jones faces charges of assault, categorized as a petty misdemeanor, and interference with communications, classified as a misdemeanor. His virtual bond hearing is set for July 17 at 9:15 a.m. MT in New […]

Team USA basketball has a wealth of talent at center with Joel Embiid, Anthony Davis, and Bam Adebayo all part of the roster. But after just two exhibition games, some fans are now urging head coach Steve Kerr to consider starting Davis over Embiid in the lineup. Embiid has started in Team USA’s first two […]

Cameron Brink of the Los Angeles Sparks has emerged as one of the most popular rookies in the WNBA this year. If not for injuries, her name would be mentioned alongside stars like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. It’s been almost a month since Brink was ruled out for the rest of the 2024 WNBA […]

Lionel Messi was visibly emotional, shedding tears after seeming to sustain an injury around the 64th minute of Sunday’s Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia. Obrigado por tudo Lionel Messi. A geração Messi e CR7 acabou, as lágrimas vieram… pic.twitter.com/UXZMxemvXY — Noite de Copa (@Noitedecopa) July 15, 2024 Messi appeared to injure himself while […]

We all thought Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green would all play together until their retirement. The trio achieved the extremely unique accomplishment of building a dynasty with the team that originally drafted them, and it seemed like nothing could disrupt their bond. Draymond Green has been with the Warriors and teammates with Stephen […]

Carlos Alcaraz steps into legendary territory after winning consecutive Wimbledon titles with a commanding victory over Novak Djokovic. He has now joined Roger Federer in a group of their own. Carlos Alcaraz becomes the 2nd man in the Open Era to win his first 4 Grand Slam Finals. The only other man to do it […]

In his first two NBA summer-league appearances, rookie guard Reed Sheppard has dazzled for the Houston Rockets. Recently, Atlanta Hawks standout Trae Young shared a post on social media praising Sheppard’s performance. “Reed Sheppard nice y’all,” said Young in X(formerly Twitter). Reed Sheppard nice y’all !! — Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) July 14, 2024 Sheppard only […]

Three-time NBA Champion Danny Green, hosted basketball camps across Texas recently. During a chat with reporters at the event in Edinburg, Texas, Green expressed his desire to make an NBA comeback, keeping his options open for a return despite being 37 years old. “I would love to come back if I had the opportunity. I […]

NBA free agent Patrick Beverley, who recently completed his 12th season in the league with the Philadelphia 76ers and Milwaukee Bucks, shared an intriguing update on his basketball future in a social media post on Sunday. Beverley stated on X that he is “weighing his options” between accepting a veteran minimum contract in the NBA […]

While not actively coaching the Los Angeles Lakers’ Summer League team, new head coach JJ Redick was present at the team’s first Las Vegas game on Friday night. Redick commented on rookie Bronny James’ performance during the ESPN broadcast of the Lakers’ 99-80 loss to the Houston Rockets. The new Lakers head coach discussed his […]

J.B. Bickerstaff is expanding his coaching staff. According to a report from Shams Charania on Friday, the new head coach of the Detroit Pistons has hired Luke Walton as his lead assistant. The Detroit Pistons are hiring Luke Walton as the lead assistant behind head coach JB Bickerstaff, per @ShamsCharania. pic.twitter.com/60y8QtotZl — ClutchPoints NBA (@ClutchPointsNBA) […]

Bringing on a first-time head coach comes with its share of growing pains, especially when dealing with seasoned stars like Anthony Davis and LeBron James. The Los Angeles Lakers’ decision to hire JJ Redick indicates they anticipate strong collaboration between the coach and their veteran players. Given the strong pressure to win from fans and […]

Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi is now in his third season as the quarterback under coach Jay Norvell at Colorado State football. Reports suggest Fowler-Nicolosi received a significant offer to enter the transfer portal with Norvell accusing Kansas State football of tampering with their starting quarterback. During his press conference at Mountain West media day in Las Vegas, […]

Bronny James carries high expectations, being the son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, one of basketball’s greatest players. Among his many celebrity supporters is Lil Wayne, who believes the NBA rookie has the potential to become an All-Star in the future. Lil Wayne joined Skip Bayless, Paul Pierce, and Keyshawn Johnson on Fox […]

Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards led the scoring for Team USA in their 86-72 exhibition victory against Canada on Wednesday night in Las Vegas, as they prepare for the Summer Olympics in Paris. Perhaps Edwards should indeed be considered as the primary scoring option for Team USA during the 2024 Olympics. Anthony Edwards was asked […]

Debating hypotheticals in sports is always enjoyable. Colin Cowherd delved into this topic on “The Herd” on Thursday, making a provocative comparison between Team USA 2024’s Jayson Tatum and Scottie Pippen from the Dream Team. Cowherd examined the rosters of this year’s team and the ’92 Dream Team, attempting to determine which roster was superior. […]

Tennis legend Serena Williams, hosting the 2024 ESPY Awards on Thursday night, cracked a humorous joke about Caitlin Clark, the rookie superstar for the Indiana Fever. The rookie WNBA star was nominated for three ESPYS: Best Athlete in Women’s Sports, Best Record-breaking Performance, and Best College Athlete in Women’s Sports. Serena Williams’ opening monologue covered […]

In 2014, the NBA faced a major controversy with the Los Angeles Clippers’ Donald Sterling scandal, which erupted after he was secretly recorded by a woman he was involved with. Former NBA player and two-time All-Star Baron Davis shared insights into Sterling’s behind-the-scenes behavior during a discussion with four-time NBA champion Draymond Green. Audio clips […]

Former President Barack Obama met with members of the Team USA men’s basketball team on Wednesday as they readied themselves for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. The encounter was cordial and relaxed, though Obama’s handshake with the U.S. Olympic team drew comparisons to a humorous sketch from the show Key & Peele. Key and Peele […]

Emotions ran high on Tuesday as ten-man Colombia edged out Uruguay 1-0 in the Copa America semifinal, securing their first final appearance in 23 years. The heated match ended with chaotic scenes extending into the stands rivaling the notorious Malice in the Palace. Chaos erupted postgame in Charlotte as several Uruguay players stormed into the […]

Travis Hunter emerged as a standout for Colorado football last season, where he stood out as one of college football’s most impressive two-way players in recent decades. At the Big 12 Media Days on Wednesday, Deion Sanders made noteworthy comments about Hunter’s achievements with the Colorado Buffaloes. A former no. 1 prospect in high school, […]