Barcelona coach Hansi Flick recently revealed that he had a conversation with midfielder Ilkay Gündogan amidst speculations about his future at the club. Gündogan was absent from the LaLiga opener against Valencia due to a head injury sustained in a previous match against Monaco. Reports suggested that the German international, who joined Barcelona from Manchester
Dricus Du Plessis is set to defend his middleweight title in a highly anticipated clash against the two-time former champion, Israel Adesanya, at UFC 305. The showdown is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 17th, in Perth, Australia. This main card event at RAC Arena will be aired on ESPN+ pay-per-view at 10 p.m.
Jacob deGrom, the two-time Cy Young Award winner, is inching closer towards returning to the mound for the Texas Rangers after facing live hitters for the third time in recent weeks. DeGrom expressed his readiness to begin a rehab assignment next week, marking a significant milestone since his last appearance back in June 2023. Despite
Liverpool’s new coach Arne Slot managed to clinch a 2-0 victory against newly promoted Ipswich Town in the Premier League, thanks to second-half goals from Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah. Despite a slow start in the first half, Liverpool managed to turn things around after the break and secure the win. Ipswich Town, supported by
The first fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk was undoubtedly the hardest fight of each man’s life. Despite Usyk emerging as the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world after the bout, it was clear that both fighters had to go through a grueling battle to reach that point. Fury, though he may have disagreed
During a panel at Fanatics Fest in New York, Tom Brady made some comments that caught the attention of many, especially when he mentioned New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones. Brady’s remarks were delivered in a casual setting and drew some laughs from the crowd, but upon closer inspection, they revealed a hint of criticism
Max Scherzer, a three-time Cy Young Award winner and the active strikeout leader, has faced some challenges this season. Despite only starting once for the Texas Rangers since his 40th birthday, Scherzer remains determined to continue pitching. His recent bullpen session after being on the injured list due to shoulder fatigue showcased his commitment to
Sergey Derevyanchenko, a 38-year-old veteran in the world of boxing, is set to face off against rising super middleweight Christian Mbilli in an intriguing matchup at Quebec’s Centre Videotron. Derevyanchenko’s recent track record hasn’t been impressive, with three out of five losses in his last fights, after his strong performances against Daniel Jacobs and Gennady
The recent developments surrounding former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez have shocked the sports world. Velasquez, 42, was involved in a troubling incident in February 2022, where he allegedly shot at a man accused of molesting his son during a high-speed car chase. However, instead of hitting his intended target, Velasquez ended up injuring the
Carlos Alcaraz’s match against Gael Monfils at the Cincinnati Open was a rollercoaster of emotions. The young talent repeatedly smashed his racket on the court, a rare show of frustration for the typically composed player. Despite being up in the match, Alcaraz fell to Monfils in three sets, ultimately calling it his „worst match“ ever.
Manchester United managed to secure a nervy 1-0 victory over Fulham in their Premier League season opener at Old Trafford. Despite the optimism surrounding the team with new signings and faces in the boardroom, the home team struggled to break down their opponent in the first half. Captain Bruno Fernandes came close to scoring, but
The final news conference for UFC 305 showcased an intense and emotional exchange between middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis and challenger Israel Adesanya. The tension between the two fighters was palpable as they engaged in a war of words that left Adesanya in tears. The conversation quickly veered towards the topic of „culture,“ a key
Colin Kaepernick’s potential entry into the Los Angeles Chargers organization seems uncertain at best, with head coach Jim Harbaugh suggesting that if a collaboration were to happen, it would be in a coaching capacity. Harbaugh, who previously coached Kaepernick during their time together in San Francisco, expressed his respect for Kaepernick’s football intelligence and character,
The Cincinnati Open kicked off with an unexpected turn of events as defending champion Coco Gauff faced a tough loss in her opening match against Kazakhstan’s Yulia Putintseva. Despite being the youngest Cincinnati champion last year and later winning the US Open, Gauff failed to maintain her winning streak this time around. The No. 2
The Milwaukee Brewers, leading the National League Central, have been dealt a significant blow with the season-ending back surgery of Christian Yelich. Yelich, the 2018 NL MVP, was having a resurgent season, leading the NL in batting average and on-base percentage before being sidelined in late July. The loss of such a key player will
The upcoming UFC Fight Night event in Edmonton is set to feature a highly-anticipated women’s flyweight battle between former two-time strawweight champion Rose Namajunas and Erin Blanchfield. Namajunas, with a record of 13-6 in MMA and 11-5 in the UFC, is looking to solidify her presence in the flyweight division after back-to-back wins. On the
Polish tennis star Iga Swiatek faced a challenging return to hard courts in the Cincinnati Open. Despite a strong start, she was taken to three sets by Varvara Gracheva before ultimately clinching the victory. Swiatek, who had been competing on clay at the Paris Olympics, acknowledged the difficulty of transitioning from the slowest surface to
The Atlanta Falcons made a significant move in their quest to improve their pass rush by acquiring edge rusher Matthew Judon from the New England Patriots. This trade, which involved a third-round draft pick, came after the Falcons had been seeking a dominant pass rusher for years. Matthew Judon, a four-time Pro Bowler, is known
Over the weekend, Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard tied the knot with YouTuber Emma MacDonald in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. What made this wedding truly unique and unconventional was the fact that it was officiated by none other than six-time NBA All-Star Blake Griffin. Griffin, who was Pritchard’s teammate during the 2022-23 NBA season, played a
Bill Zito, the general manager and president of hockey operations for the Florida Panthers, recently made a sentimental gesture by bringing the Stanley Cup back to Milwaukee. This act of appreciation and respect took place as the Milwaukee Brewers, the team Zito worked for as a teenager, had the opportunity to see the prestigious trophy
The New York Yankees have faced yet another setback as third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a sprained left elbow. This news has left the team and their fans concerned about the extent of Chisholm’s injury and whether he will require surgery. Manager Aaron Boone expressed optimism
Kylian Mbappé made a stunning debut for Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup, scoring his first goal for the club in a 2-0 victory over Atalanta. After the match, Mbappé expressed his confidence by stating that there is „no limit“ to how many goals he and Real Madrid can achieve this season. This bold
In a surprising turn of events, conservative populist Royce White emerged victorious in Minnesota’s primary election for the Republican nomination, defeating Navy veteran Joe Fraser. White, a former NBA player who was once a first-round pick by the Houston Rockets, is set to challenge Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar in the upcoming November elections. White’s basketball
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti recently addressed rumors circulating about star player Vinícius Júnior potentially moving to Saudi Arabia. Reports claimed that Vinícius, 24, was considering an offer from the Saudi Pro League, but Ancelotti dismissed these speculations as mere rumors without any factual basis. The coach emphasized that the player is happy at Real
As Dana White’s Contender Series Season 8 is set to premiere on August 13, MMA fans around the world are eager to witness the next wave of top talent vying for a chance to make it to the UFC. This show has been instrumental in providing a platform for emerging fighters to showcase their skills
Jessica Pegula, the No. 3 seed and the sixth-ranked player on the WTA Tour, successfully defended her National Bank Open women’s singles title by defeating fellow American Amanda Anisimova. The all-American final ended with a 6-3, 2-6, 6-1 score in favor of Pegula. This victory marked Pegula’s second consecutive win at the National Bank Open,
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s promising rookie season has hit a major roadblock with news of his knee injury that may sideline him for a significant portion, if not the entirety, of the season. This unfortunate turn of events comes on the heels of McCarthy’s impressive preseason debut against the Las Vegas Raiders, where he
The Los Angeles Dodgers were dealt a significant blow after the announcement that rookie right-hander River Ryan would miss the remainder of the season due to an elbow injury. The injury, which occurred during Ryan’s fourth major league start against the Pittsburgh Pirates, has now been confirmed to require Tommy John surgery. This news comes