The Chicago White Sox made headlines when they snapped their record-tying 21-game losing streak with a 5-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics. The team had been struggling immensely, matching the longest losing streak since the 1988 Baltimore Orioles. The NL record since 1900 is held by the 1961 Philadelphia Phillies, who lost 23 straight games.
Charles Barkley has made a significant decision regarding his future at TNT Sports. Initially announcing his retirement after the 2024-25 season during the NBA Finals, he has now declared that he intends to stay with the network through the remainder of his contract. This comes as a surprise to many, as there were speculations about
Saudi boxing guru Turki Alalshikh recently announced plans for upcoming fights in the years 2024-2025. In a social media post, Alalshikh revealed that he will be focusing on the US market for bigger fights, particularly for legend Terence Crawford. While Alalshikh decided to disregard a potential fight between Canelo Alvarez and Crawford, citing reasons like
Germany’s victory over Greece in the Olympic men’s basketball quarterfinals showcased their ability to overcome a sluggish start. Led by standout performances from Franz Wagner and Dennis Schroder, the reigning World Cup champions secured their spot in the semifinals for the first time in history. Despite falling behind early in the game, Germany’s resilience and
The Detroit Tigers recently retired Jim Leyland’s No. 10, honoring the Hall of Fame manager with his name and number displayed in white on a brick wall next to Sparky Anderson, another World Series winner. Leyland expressed his disbelief during a pregame ceremony, stating, „When I look out on that wall and see my name
Kevin Durant’s surprise upon arriving in Lille for the Olympic basketball games echoes the sentiment of many Team USA players. The quaint town in northern France, with its charming city center and retractable dome, provided an unexpected but lovely setting for the basketball world. Despite not being prominently advertised, Lille graciously hosted the teams, offering
The Miami Dolphins have reached an agreement to restructure wide receiver Tyreek Hill’s contract, ensuring that he remains one of the highest-paid skill position players in the NFL. The restructured deal is valued at $90 million over the next three years, with a significant portion of $65 million guaranteed. Despite no new years being added
Qinwen Zheng made history as the first Chinese tennis player to win Olympic gold in singles at the Paris women’s final. With a stunning victory over Croatia’s Donna Vekic, Zheng emerged victorious with a scoreline of 6-2, 6-3. Her win was not only a personal triumph but a momentous occasion for Chinese tennis as well.
Trinity Rodman’s extraordinary extra-time goal against Japan in the Olympic semifinals left fans and teammates in awe. The young forward admitted that the moment she received Crystal Dunn’s pass and scored was a blur to her, stating that she „blacked out“ during the sequence. Despite her hazy memory of the goal, Rodman expressed immense joy
Team USA has been meticulously planning and refining its strategies for the past three years in preparation for the upcoming week in Paris. With the aim of claiming their fifth consecutive gold medal, the team has put themselves in an excellent position by finishing off Olympic pool play with a perfect 3-0 record. Their 104-83