By taking Aryna Sabalenka to the brink, the 20-year-old qualifier Nikola Bartunkova produced the performance of her career at the Berlin Tennis Open yesterday. The Czech dominated for a set and a half before the top seed staged a stunning comeback from 6-2, 4-0 down to claim a 2-6, 7-6 (2), 6-4 victory in 2 […]
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Players wouldn’t dare cover their mouths at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, unless they’re coughing. Not after what happened to Miguel Almiron. This was always going to be a tournament of ‘firsts.’ From mandatory hydration breaks to anti-time-wasting guidelines, the new changes to the game were a mixed bag. But one change that everyone could […]
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As the Knicks’ championship celebrations continue, Madison Square Garden Entertainment has been swiftly hit with a lawsuit. This is nothing new for James Dolan, the CEO and Executive Chairman of both MSG Sports and MSG Entertainment. While breach of privacy has been an issue for the company before, this latest crisis affects a staggering 26 […]
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Ahead of her comeback against Gina Carano at Most Valuable Promotions’ inaugural MMA event last month, Ronda Rousey heavily pushed the narrative that the Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian-led promotion could emerge as a legitimate challenger to the UFC’s long-standing dominance in the sport of MMA. Part of it had to do with her annoyance […]
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The Argentine Francisco Cerundolo arrived at the HSBC Championship with renewed confidence after a disappointing clay-court campaign. The 27-year-old carried strong momentum into Queen’s Club QF against Arthur Fery following back-to-back wins against Aleksandar Kovacevic and Jenson Brooksby. But another win against the Briton came at a painful cost, as one fearless charge to the […]
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Lately, boxing has resembled a school backyard, with two groups of students bickering and shoving each other constantly. Things settle down only when the principal intervenes. A similar situation has been unfolding in the sport over the past few months, where a bitter feud has erupted between boxing’s old guard and the new players, namely […]
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The new undisputed UFC lightweight champion, Justin Gaethje, reached the pinnacle of his career this past Sunday night, pulling off a spectacular upset over Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn. While the MMA community is now buzzing about what’s next for this super-violent superstar, ‘The Highlight’ has officially announced […]
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Right after a historic ticker-tape parade, it was time for the New York Knicks to pull the receipts and collect the debts. There was no better way to do it than a live recording of the Roommates Show, where Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart got their ‘dream’ guest. The newly crowned NBA champions brought out ESPN […]
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Kalen DeBoer can say the timing was a coincidence, but Paul Finebaum isn’t buying it. The Alabama head coach gained interest from Michigan in December, but then he signed a 7-year, $87.5 deal with the Crimson Tide this April. He continued to explain that the extension had everything to do with the program’s continued growth, […]
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Conor McGregor is set to make his comeback in the UFC. The former two-division champion will face Max Holloway in a thrilling rematch nearly 13 years after their first fight. It will also be the Irishman’s first fight in five years out of the cage. So, he found himself on the guest couch on ‘The […]
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The LA Sparks waived Sania Feagin and signed Kiana Williams to address backcourt depth. The Sparks are doing everything they can to salvage this season, which has been a disaster despite Kelsey Plum being one of the best scorers in the league. Now, they’re making some tough moves off the court regarding their roster. Coach […]
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Corentin Moutet‘s campaign at the HSBC Championships ended far from the way the 27-year-old had imagined. After defeating Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the R32, the Frenchman crashed out in the R16 to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in straight sets, pocketing $43,407 in prize money. But that payday may vanish almost as quickly as it came, as […]
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While wrestling fans eagerly anticipate his next move inside the squared circle, CM Punk has officially announced a surprising return to mixed martial arts. The ‘Straight Edge Superstar’ is all geared up to join the Cage Fury Fighting Championships (CFFC) broadcast team to call the action taking place in his home state. The seven-time WWE […]
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After losing Heisman runner-up Diego Pavia to the NFL, Clark Lea wished replacing him would be as simple as plugging in the next talented QB and moving on. Despite landing Georgia flip Jared Curtis, though, that’s not the case. Pavia wasn’t just another QB for Vanderbilt. He led the Commodores to an upset over No. […]
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The San Antonio Spurs had a double-digit lead in every game of the Finals, yet they failed to close it out. Meanwhile, the New York Knicks crawled back every time, including a 29-point deficit, the largest in NBA Finals history. Josh Hart, who was an important figure in breaking the Knicks’ 53-year championship drought, pointed […]
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In January this year, Dominican Republic authorities were alerted when human remains were found during some excavation work being done in a property linked to Chiefs player Mike Pennel Jr. in the . The victim was identified as Carli Franchesca Guzmán Roche, whose parents had reported her missing in 2021. Pennel was linked to the […]
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Kevin Borjas is all set to roll inside the Meta Apex this weekend at UFC Vegas 119, but he enters the cage with a bigger target on his back from both the brass and the fans. The flyweight botched his weigh-in on Friday morning, weighing in at 129 pounds, three pounds over the prescribed non-title […]
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The confetti’s been swept up. The sore-loser sniping has been picked apart in every group chat and postgame show. Now for the conversation that actually matters: why did the most talented player to enter the league in a generation come apart on the NBA’s biggest stage? Victor Wembanyama’s development remains the most fascinating storyline in […]
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Despite adding enough threats this offseason, the Chicago Sky are currently sitting on a disappointing 4-10 record. And it wouldn’t be wrong to point to Rickea Jackson’s injury as the singular moment that changed the trajectory of their entire 2026 campaign. The newly acquired forward, who was in the middle of what was shaping up […]
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Herbert Scott was one of the best Virginia Union players to move into the NFL, simply because of the career he had in the league. However, since him, there have been many more who have done great for the HBCU college, and a standout name among them is running back Jada Byers. He played for […]
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Anthony Edwards got there first. Earlier this year, he trolled his rivals- Victor Wembanyama included in an Adidas campaign that made the 7-foot-4 Frenchman fair game for marketing departments everywhere. Edwards’ jab proved the territory was open; AND1 just took the next shot. Now it’s Jose Alvarado’s turn to put Wemby in the crosshairs, and […]
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Dak Prescott and Sarah Jane Ramos broke up three months ago. Reports about the dynamic of the couple leading up to the split painted a troubling picture, forcing Ramos to prioritize her children’s happiness. Now, however, she seems able to put aside her differences with Prescott, after being spotted with him before a trip. “Dak […]
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The New York Knicks are still basking in the glory of their historic championship after 53 years, but the front office is already facing a massive financial puzzle about the team’s long-term future. Knicks owner, James Dolan didn’t even wait for the rings to be made before he made his priorities clear. According to ESPN […]
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Ohio State head coach Ryan Day just pulled off a masterclass in recruiting chess by dropping a scholarship offer to Jordan Darren Djila Tchuisseu, a defensive back from Canada who is currently shutting things down in the secondary at Baylor School over in Chattanooga. The “masterclass” in question is that Jordan also happens to be […]
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When Azzi Fudd joined Stephen Curry in his camp in Chongqing, China, last year, she could not believe the fan reception she received. They showered her with love, Labubus, and mementos. That was exactly what Fudd saw in her future. So, while the 2026 WNBA season is going strong, she has already planned what she […]
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