The United States men’s national team forward, Tim Weah, has found himself in hot water after being suspended for an additional match and fined $3,000 for his red card incident against Panama at the Copa América. Weah was ejected from the USMNT’s game against Panama after an extended-arm jab to the back of the head
In Phoenix, the highly anticipated WBC junior bantamweight title fight took place between defending champion Juan Francisco Estrada and undefeated challenger Jesse „Bam“ Rodriguez. With Rodriguez holding a perfect 19-0 record and Estrada coming in with a strong 44-3 record, the stage was set for an exciting and competitive match. The fight started with both
Italy’s unexpected demise at Euro 2024 shocked and disappointed fans and critics alike. The defending champions were not only defeated by Switzerland in the round-of-16 but were also unimpressive throughout the tournament. The blame for this underperformance can be attributed to various factors, with a significant portion falling on the shoulders of the head coach,
On Day 2 of the NHL draft, the Tampa Bay Lightning made waves by trading away defenseman Mikhail Sergachev to the Utah Hockey Club. This move was followed by another trade in which Utah acquired New Jersey Devils defenseman John Marino. Sergachev, a key player for the Lightning, was traded for a package including defenseman
JaMarcus Russell, the former No. 1 NFL draft pick, once had a promising career ahead of him. However, fast forward to today, and Russell finds himself in hot water as a volunteer assistant coach at his alma mater, Williamson High School in Mobile, Alabama. Despite his football pedigree, Russell was recently relieved of his coaching
After facing a series of injuries that forced her to miss Wimbledon last year, the young British tennis player, Emma Raducanu, is thrilled to be back on the court. Last year, instead of competing, Raducanu found herself in hospitality suites, watching her peers play while she recovered from surgery on her wrists and ankle. This
Brazilian forward Vinícius Júnior left fans in awe with his impressive performance at the Copa América match against Paraguay. After a lackluster start in the first game against Costa Rica, where he failed to make an impact, Vinícius bounced back in style. His two goals in the match against Paraguay showcased his talent and determination
The baseball world mourns the loss of Orlando Cepeda, known as the „Baby Bull,“ who passed away at the age of 86. Cepeda was a pioneer for Puerto Rican players in the major leagues and left a lasting impact on the game. His contributions on and off the field will always be remembered and celebrated.
Argentina will be missing two key figures, forward Lionel Messi and manager Lionel Scaloni, for their final group stage match against Peru in the 2024 Copa América. Messi, who had been struggling with a right hamstring issue, made the decision to play through the pain during the previous match against Chile. Despite not being at
The recent trade between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Atlanta Hawks has raised eyebrows across the NBA. The Pelicans are adding Dejounte Murray to their backcourt in exchange for forwards Larry Nance Jr. and E.J. Liddell, guard Dyson Daniels, and future draft picks. This move signifies the Pelicans‘ intent to bolster their roster and
Teofimo Lopez, the current WBO junior welterweight champion, recently shared his thoughts on the possible major showdown between Gervonta Davis and Vasyl Lomachenko. Lopez expressed his belief that Davis may be nervous going into the fight, while Lomachenko will showcase his skill sets. He mentioned that Davis will likely try to knock Lomachenko down with
Minkah Fitzpatrick, a four-time Pro Bowl safety, faced a challenging season in 2023 as he failed to record a single interception for the first time in his career. This disappointing performance came after an impressive season in 2022, where he recorded a career-high six interceptions. The shift in his play can be attributed to various
Following the U.S. national team’s 2-1 defeat to Panama in the Copa América, Tim Weah and other players were subjected to racist abuse on social media. The U.S. Soccer Federation was quick to denounce the hate speech, stating that they were „deeply disturbed“ by the racist comments directed at their players. Tim Weah’s Red Card
Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray, two formidable champions in the world of tennis, have both been included in the Wimbledon draw despite undergoing recent surgeries. Their participation, however, is far from certain. Djokovic, who underwent surgery for a torn meniscus, has been seen in practice sessions indicating that he might be ready to compete. On
The United States men’s national team faced a devastating 2-1 defeat against Panama at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, putting their chances of advancing in the Copa América in serious jeopardy. The game took a turn for the worse early on when Tim Weah received a red card in the 18th minute, changing the dynamics of the match
The U.S. men’s national team entered the 2024 Copa América tournament with high hopes of showcasing growth and maturity following their solid performance at the 2022 World Cup. However, their dreams were shattered as they suffered a 2-1 defeat to Panama, jeopardizing their chances of advancing to the knockout rounds. The U.S. now faces a
In a move to bolster their starting pitching depth, the Cleveland Guardians have officially signed free agent left-hander Matthew Boyd to a major league contract. The deal is still pending Boyd passing a physical examination, especially considering he underwent reconstructive elbow surgery just last year. Boyd, now 33 years old, previously spent eight seasons with
In a shocking turn of events during the Copa América group-stage match between the United States and Panama, Tim Weah was sent off in the 18th minute for striking Panama defender Roderick Miller in the back of the head. This off-ball incident led to Weah initially receiving a yellow card, which was later upgraded to
The 2024 NBA draft was split into two days, with the first round being held on Wednesday night and the second round on Thursday. It was an eventful draft, with players like Kyle Filipowski from Duke finally hearing his name called by the Utah Jazz as the 32nd overall pick. This new format of splitting
The Philadelphia Phillies faced a tough ninth inning loss against the Miami Marlins, with star players Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber both suffering injuries. Harper, who was elected to his eighth All-Star Game just hours before the game, felt his left hamstring tighten as he ran to first base on the final play of the
The star of the night at the NHL awards show was Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon. He walked away with both the prestigious Hart Memorial Trophy and the Ted Lindsay Award, solidifying his status as the league’s MVP and the most outstanding player as voted by the NHL Players Association. MacKinnon’s exceptional performance throughout the
Venezuela goalkeeper Rafael Romo expressed his disappointment with how Mexican media had underestimated his team after their 1-0 win over Mexico in the Copa America. Despite being the underdogs, Venezuela managed to secure a victory with Romo saving a crucial penalty in the 87th minute. This win ensured Venezuela’s spot in the quarterfinals of the
In an announcement on Thursday, it was revealed that New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper secured the starting positions for the upcoming All-Star Game on July 16 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Judge led the MLB with an impressive 3,425,309 votes during the initial round of
The San Jose Sharks have made some strategic moves leading up to the NHL draft, showcasing their commitment to rebuilding their team for future success. With the anticipation of selecting Macklin Celebrini with the first overall pick, the Sharks made some bold moves to strengthen their roster and set themselves up for a brighter future.
The Vancouver Canucks have been actively participating in the offseason by making strategic moves to free up salary cap space. One such move was the recent trade that allowed them to create an additional $4 million in cap space. By trading forwards Sam Lafferty and Ilya Mikheyev to the Chicago Blackhawks, the Canucks were able
The U.S. Tennis Association recently underwent an outside review of its safeguarding system, which resulted in 19 specific recommendations aimed at enhancing player safety and protection from abuse, particularly sexual misconduct. The USTA, responsible for overseeing tennis in the country and organizing the US Open Grand Slam tournament, received a 62-page report from lawyers Mary
Following Portugal’s 2-0 defeat to Georgia at the European Championship, Cristiano Ronaldo narrowly escaped a serious incident involving an overzealous fan. The fan jumped from the crowd in an attempt to get close to the star player as he was leaving the field at the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Fortunately, a steward intervened just
The news hit the Boston Celtics organization hard – center Kristaps Porzingis would be out for the next five to six months due to a rare leg injury he suffered during the NBA Finals. The injury, a torn medial retinaculum allowing dislocation of the posterior tibialis tendon, was not only a setback for Porzingis personally,