MLB Rumors: Orioles trade for IF, White Sox and Angels add depth
Despite the regular season being in full swing, there's been a decent amount of activity in the MLB rumors department. Here's a rundown of the latest moves.The Major League Baseball trade deadline isn't for over two months, but with some teams already established as clear sellers,...
2023-05-19 07:55
Benches clear in Braves-Dodgers over Marcell Ozuna backswing
Things got heated between the Braves and Dodgers on Monday night as Will Smith seemed to accuse Marcell Ozuna of catching him with his backswing on purpose.Love was in the air at Truist Park as the Dodgers and Braves faced off, at least initially as fans in Atlanta gave Freddie Freeman an ovatio...
2023-05-23 10:21
NFL insider lays out Broncos deadline for getting out of Russell Wilson contract
Russell Wilson's contract has become an anchor for the Denver Broncos, but NFL insider Jay Glazer laid out the deadline for them to get out of it.
2023-10-23 08:53
Jagaurs sign Evan Engram to big-time extension
Jagaurs sign Evan Engram to big-time extension
2023-07-17 01:30
Harden fined $100,000 over Sixers no-play threat
Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden has been fined $100,000 by the NBA after vowing never to play for the team under general manager Daryl...
2023-08-23 00:27
Thrice traded for past October stars, Jonah Heim is now anchoring a World Series team in Texas
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2023-10-30 18:15
'Winning Time' ups its game (a little) as it turns to the Lakers-Celtics rivalry
The second season of the HBO Lakers drama sharpen its focus by pivoting to the Lakers-Celtics rivalry that defined the NBA during the 1980s.
2023-08-04 20:46
Don’t sneer at the boxing crossovers – they’re lucrative, successful and here to stay
On Saturday night, Jake Paul once again blurred the lines between boxing and acting with another win. His opponent in Dallas was Nate Diaz, a renowned MMA fighter, with a rudimentary understanding of the boxing game, but a huge heart. And a cult following. On the day that Dillian Whyte was ruled out of this Saturday’s sold-out fight with Anthony Joshua, a tank was used to take Paul to the ring. It was mayhem, boxing for a new market, a novice against a man making his professional boxing debut. Meanwhile, in the real world of boxing, Whyte will appeal the findings of the latest test he has failed; Paul will continue to grab headlines as he feasts on a list of faded athletes from other sports, especially veterans from the UFC circuit. The UFC fighters are genuine brawlers, they bleed for their trade but they sell each fight like members from wrestling’s glory days of the Eighties and Nineties. Against the backdrop of excesses, it must be remembered that Paul did lose on points to Tommy Fury, a genuine novice boxer, in Saudi Arabia a few months ago; the step up in class was simply too much, which should be the pay-off line to a very funny joke. However, here is a punchline to choke the purists: Paul made over 30 million dollars for the eight-round fight with Fury. Fury, incidentally, has fought as a legitimate boxer with a British Boxing Board of Control licence, but he will go full carnival in October when he fights the entrepreneurial YouTuber, KSI, in Manchester on a show under the Misfits promotional banner. Paul, Fury and KSI are making more money for their fights than just about every single boxer in the British business. The cynics and purists are scoffing, but the demand for the fights is there and it is increasing. It is pointless standing on the outside and saying they are rubbish – they might be, but they have a following and a formula that works. Fury’s big brother, Tyson, fights a man called Francis Ngannou in a Saudi Arabian ring in late October. Ngannou will make in excess of $10m for the non-title fight. Fury is the current WBC heavyweight champion; he is unbeaten in 34 fights and Ngannou has never been in a single boxing match. Ngannou, you see, is, like Diaz, a former champion from the MMA circuit. He recently quit the UFC business as their heavyweight champion to sign with a rival company; Jake Paul is heavily involved with the new company. It is mad to think that at the end of this year, Tyson Fury, for just one fight against a huge wrestler, will be the highest-paid British boxer of the year. And, his little brother, Tommy, will be the third highest-paid British boxer. Joshua will be second on the list. Paul, meanwhile, is not in the Canelo Alvarez earning realm but is probably in the top five earners in America. He might even be number two. Young Tommy is unbeaten in nine, ranked a generous 16 out of 54 boxers at his weight in Britain and he should start his fight with KSI as the favourite. His brother, the heavyweight champion of the world, will start as a bigger favourite when he meets a man who has never boxed before. It is a circus, make no mistake, but it is an entertaining circus. And yes, it is wrong that Fury, a novice, is making a hundred times more for his non-title fights than a British champion can make for a defence. It is wrong, but not illegal, which could be boxing’s motto. Tommy’s fight with KSI is not being held under Board rules but the safety measures in place on any Misfits shows are exceptional. There was a further blurring of the lines when it was announced last Friday that Mike Tyson, the original Tyson, would work in the gym with Ngannou to prepare for Fury. “I would consider all offers,” Tyson replied when I asked him if he would have liked a cross-over fight during his fighting days. Incidentally, Fury against Ngannou in Riyadh will be fun until Fury gets serious and then there will be few laughs. The real debate in boxing is whether the millions of fans that watch KSI and Jake Paul in their day jobs as influencers will watch boxing beyond the appearances of their idols. Does it really matter if all the millions and millions of so-called new fans have switched off before Ekow Essuman’s latest defence of his British welterweight title? Tommy Fury has certainly never stolen one of Ekow’s fans, but there is a very real chance that a fighter like Ekow could steal a few of Fury’s followers. The YouTubers, tourists from the MMA world, Love Island refugees, influencers and other assorted clowns are not going away; the boxing invasion is happening and boxing needs to find a way to somehow embrace the potential new fans that are watching. Read More Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz prize money: How much did fighters earn for boxing match? ‘Boo if you’re a virgin’: Jake Paul mocks crowd after beating Nate Diaz I hate to admit it, but it’s time to face facts – the Paul brothers are generational talents Jake Paul arrives on tank for Nate Diaz fight What is an exhibition fight and how is it different to a professional bout? Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz LIVE: Boxing fight result and reaction from Dallas
2023-08-07 17:27
Budweiser brewer renews with FIFA to 2026 despite World Cup stadium beer ban in Qatar
Budweiser will still be the official World Cup beer through the 2026 tournament in the United States
2023-06-08 20:26
Phillies vs. Rockies prediction and odds for Friday, May 12 (Back Colorado's bats)
The Philadelphia Phillies and Colorado Rockies are set to play in a three-game series over the weekend.Game 1 is set for tonight in Colorado and it will feature a pitching matchup of Taijuan Walker (5.97 ERA) and Austin Gomber (6.75 ERA).Let's dive into the betting odds, as well as my p...
2023-05-13 03:22
Wolves receive immediate apology from PGMOL over Andre Onana penalty decision
Wolves head coach Gary O'Neil received an apology from referee group PGMOL after his side were denied a last-minute penalty in their 1-0 loss at Man Utd.
2023-08-15 15:18
Mikel Arteta: ‘I’m completely with referees’
Mikel Arteta made a point of praising the officials and VAR as 10-man Arsenal beat Burnley to move level with Premier League leaders Manchester City, Fabio Vieira was sent off late on for a high challenge on Josh Brownhill, who had earlier cancelled out a brave Leandro Trossard opener. But Arsenal had already secured the points by the time Vieira was dismissed, William Saliba heading them back in front before Oleksandr Zinchenko secured the points with an acrobatic volley. Arteta could yet face a Football Association charge after he criticised the officials during a 1-0 loss at Newcastle last week, having been asked to provide his observations having called the winning goal “embarrassing” and a “disgrace. Here, though, he was keen to play to the gallery and made sure he hammered home his praise of the referees. “With the red card… yes, VAR was right, he said. “The referee was right. Really good decision, really positive from Mikel to speak about that! Good decision.” He later added to talkSPORT: “Please ask me about VAR because today it was good. “I hope that I’m on TV saying the referees are so good and I’m completely with them and being very constructive.” Trossard was the difference-maker for the Gunners, the Belgium international once again starting as the central striker and breaking the deadlock with a close-range finish that saw him clatter into Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford and the post. He recovered to lay on the corner from which Saliba scored and it was another Trossard set-piece that led to Zinchenko’s fine scissor-kick. “I think he connects everybody. He’s so intelligent,” Arteta said of Trossard. “I think he moves in ways that attracts people that generates spaces and options for people. “Today he did that really good because it was so difficult and the spaces were so small to attack. He gave us a lot of threat and possibilities to connect and find spaces for us. “He put your body on the line if it’s necessary, and that was it. It’s the 1,000th goal at the Emirates – a beautiful number. “I’m very happy with him. I think every time you ask him to play whether it’s wide or as a nine, it flows and he has a real threat. So I’m really happy with him.” Burnley could end the weekend bottom of the table after a 10th defeat in 12 league games since their return to the top flight. But manager Vincent Kompany believes the Clarets continue to show resilience in their battle against the drop. “We were solid first half. To concede the way we conceded is avoidable. It’s football. Good teams are there for a reason,” he said. “Our team is as hard working as you like and resilient as you like. The club is filled with good, hard-working people. In the games we’re not expecting to have their level but we want to give ourselves a chance. This team wants to embrace this challenge.”
2023-11-12 02:50
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