The 2024 Women’s Ballon d’Or nominations have brought a fresh wave of talent to the forefront, with five United States women’s national team players making the coveted list. The nominees, including captain and midfielder Lindsey Horan, goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher, and forwards Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith, and Mallory Swanson, have captured the hearts of fans around
The recent incident involving Whit Merrifield being hit by an errant fastball during a game between the Atlanta Braves and the Colorado Rockies has shed light on the growing concerns regarding the current state of pitching in Major League Baseball. Merrifield, who was hit in the head by a 94.5 mph fastball, expressed his frustration
New Jersey is pulling out all the stops in an effort to entice the Philadelphia 76ers to make the move across the river. With a whopping $400 million in tax credits on the table, combined with the proposal for a massive mixed-use waterfront development in Camden, the state is making a bold play to become
Aryna Sabalenka, the No. 2 seed and last year’s US Open runner-up, once again showcased her dominance at the Flushing Meadows by surrendering just three games to Qinwen Zheng in a quarterfinal match. This victory marks Sabalenka’s fourth consecutive appearance in the semifinals at the US Open, solidifying her status as a force to be
The contract negotiations between San Francisco 49ers wide receiver, Brandon Aiyuk, and the team have been described as one of the most turbulent and public in recent memory. Aiyuk himself acknowledges that he made the negotiations more difficult towards the end. His comments suggest that the process was challenging, primarily over the past month leading
Leon Draisaitl, the star center for the Edmonton Oilers, recently signed an eight-year contract extension that has set a new standard for the highest average annual contract value in the salary cap era. The deal is set to begin in the 2025-26 season and will see Draisaitl earn an average annual value of $14 million,
The UFC’s upcoming event in Edmonton, Alberta has a new main event, shifting the focus to former flyweight champion Brandon Moreno. This announcement made by UFC CEO Dana White has generated a lot of buzz among MMA fans. Brandon Moreno’s Journey Moreno, known as The Assassin Baby, has had his fair share of ups and
The hockey community is in mourning following the tragic deaths of NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew. The two were killed by a suspected drunken driver while riding their bikes in their home state of New Jersey. The news has sent shockwaves through the sports world, with tributes pouring in from all corners.
The World Boxing Organization has issued an official letter decreeing that junior middleweight champion Sebastian Fundora must face off against the living legend Terence Crawford for Fundora’s junior middleweight title. According to the notice, the parties involved have a 30-day period to negotiate and reach an agreement for the WBO Jr. Middleweight Mandatory Championship Contest.
Former Boston Celtics forward Glen “Big Baby” Davis has received a postponement from the start of his three-year prison term for a fraud conviction in Manhattan federal court. Judge Valerie E. Caproni granted him an extension until October 22 to begin his sentence for defrauding an insurance plan for NBA players and their families. This
The New York Yankees faced a setback in their recent game against the Texas Rangers when their ace pitcher, Gerrit Cole, had to exit the game prematurely due to a right calf cramp. Despite his efforts to alleviate the discomfort, Cole made the decision to step down after his warmup pitches in the seventh inning.
The Chicago White Sox find themselves in the midst of a historically bad losing streak, with their latest skid extended to 11 games after a 13-3 rout at the hands of the Baltimore Orioles. This loss marked the 20th straight defeat in games where Chris Flexen started, surpassing the previous record held by Chris Capuano