The 2024 Women’s Ballon d’Or nominations have been announced, and five United States women’s national team players have made the shortlist for the prestigious award presented by France Football magazine. The players include Lindsey Horan, Alyssa Naeher, Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith, and Mallory Swanson. These talented athletes were recognized for their outstanding performances at the
Whit Merrifield of the Atlanta Braves recently voiced his frustration with the current state of pitching in Major League Baseball after becoming the victim of an errant fastball. Merrifield, who was hit in the head by a fastball during a game against the Colorado Rockies, criticized the lack of consequences for pitchers who throw inside
Aryna Sabalenka, the No. 2 seed and last year’s US Open runner-up, put on a masterclass in her quarterfinal match against Qinwen Zheng. Surprisingly, Zheng was only able to secure three games against Sabalenka, who has now reached the semifinals at Flushing Meadows for the fourth consecutive year. This victory was a testament to Sabalenka’s
In a landmark decision, Leon Draisaitl has signed an eight-year extension with the Edmonton Oilers that solidifies his status as one of the highest-paid players in the NHL. The star center’s new contract, set to begin in the 2025-26 season, boasts an average annual value of $14 million, totaling an impressive $112 million over the
New Jersey has made a bold move to entice the Philadelphia 76ers to move across the river by offering up to $400 million in tax credits. The proposal includes plans for a massive mixed-use waterfront development in Camden, featuring residential, commercial, and retail properties, with the Sixers as the central anchor. This offer, coming from
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk recently signed a four-year, $120 million contract extension after some turbulent and public contract negotiations. While speaking about the process, Aiyuk admitted that he may have made the negotiations more challenging than necessary towards the end. This acknowledgment shows a level of self-awareness and accountability on his part.
The UFC’s return to Edmonton, Alberta on November 2 has taken an exciting turn with a new main event being announced by UFC CEO Dana White. Former flyweight champion Brandon Moreno is set to square off against rising star Amir Albazi at Rogers Place, in what promises to be a thrilling matchup with potential title
The recent passing of NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew has left the hockey community in mourning. The tragic incident occurred last week when a suspected drunken driver struck the brothers while they were riding their bikes in their home state of New Jersey. The outpouring of tributes and support from fellow players,
Former Boston Celtics forward Glen “Big Baby” Davis is facing a three-year prison term for a fraud conviction in Manhattan federal court. However, a recent film project on his life has earned him a temporary reprieve from starting his sentence. Judge Valerie E. Caproni has allowed him to delay reporting to prison until October 22,
In a bold move, the World Boxing Organization (WBO) has mandated that junior middleweight champion Sebastian Fundora must defend his title against the legendary Terence Crawford. This official decree gives the involved parties a strict deadline of thirty days to come to a negotiation and agreement for the highly-anticipated WBO Jr. Middleweight Mandatory Championship Contest.
The Chicago White Sox found themselves in a grim situation as they suffered their 11th consecutive loss, setting a new record for the most consecutive losses in a pitcher’s starts. The recent 13-3 rout by the Baltimore Orioles extended their losing streak to 20, surpassing the previous mark held by Chris Capuano of the Milwaukee
Trust is a crucial factor when it comes to the integrity of sports and athletes. Recently, Rafael Nadal defended Jannik Sinner after the young tennis player tested positive for a banned substance but was ultimately cleared of any wrongdoing. Nadal emphasized that Sinner would never have considered doping and that he believes in the good
