Patrick Bertoletti made headlines by devouring an impressive 58 hot dogs to claim his first men’s title at the annual Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest. His victory was all the more remarkable considering the absence of Joey “Jaws” Chestnut, the reigning champion and a dominant force in the competitive eating world.
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Recently, LeBron James has agreed to return to the Los Angeles Lakers on a two-year, $104 million contract. This deal includes a player option for the 2025-26 season and a no-trade clause, making James one of only two players in the NBA with such a clause. While this contract secures James for his 22nd season
Two rookies, Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever and Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky, have been named to the 12-player Team WNBA that will compete against the U.S. women’s national team in the upcoming 2024 WNBA All-Star Game. As the No. 1 and No. 7 picks in the 2024 draft, Clark and Reese have
The U.S. men’s national team finds itself in a difficult position after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Panama in the Copa America tournament. Despite currently holding second place in Group C, the team’s path to the knockout rounds is fraught with uncertainty and dependence on other results. The team still has the opportunity to control
In a surprising turn of events, free agent forward Paul George has made a monumental decision to sign a four-year, $212 million maximum contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. This move comes after months of unsuccessful negotiations with the LA Clippers and brings George back to the Eastern Conference. The addition of Paul George to the
Alex Pereira’s journey in the UFC has been nothing short of remarkable. In just two short years, he has managed to capture both the middleweight and light heavyweight championship titles. Pereira made his promotional debut by knocking out Israel Adesanya to claim the middleweight title, and he followed that up by stopping Jirí Procházka to
The New Orleans Pelicans have made a significant move by adding guard Dejounte Murray from the Atlanta Hawks to bolster their backcourt. This move was reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and indicates a major shake-up for both teams. The Pelicans are sending forwards Larry Nance Jr. and E.J. Liddell, guard Dyson Daniels, a 2025 first-round
The recent ruling by a jury in U.S. District Court has shaken the NFL landscape, as the league has been ordered to pay more than $4.7 billion in damages for violating antitrust laws. The decision came after the jury found that the NFL’s distribution of out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on a premium subscription service was
Terrence Shannon Jr., the Illinois guard, faced serious legal troubles when he was arrested in December for an alleged incident in September at a bar in Lawrence, Kansas. A woman accused him of pulling her toward him and penetrating her vagina with his fingers after they met. Despite the serious nature of the allegations, Shannon
The Brooklyn Nets have made significant changes to their roster in a strategic move aimed at securing the future success of the franchise. By trading their best player, Mikal Bridges, to the New York Knicks, the Nets have acquired a plethora of first-round picks that will allow them to build a solid foundation for years