Alexander Volkanovski may have played up his age in the lead-up to his title defense, but at 35 years old, he is definitely not your typical UFC featherweight champion. Historically, no male fighter in the lightweight division or below has won a title fight after the age of 35. This sets the stage for an
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The Friday night NBA Rising Stars game in Indianapolis showcased the talents of young and upcoming players in the league. Among them, Bennedict Mathurin emerged as the hometown hero, leading Team Jalen to a victory with an impressive performance. Mathurin’s 18 points and game-winning shot in the semifinal against Team Tamika set the stage for
In a surprising turn of events, Klay Thompson found himself coming off the bench for the first time since his rookie season as the Golden State Warriors faced off against the Utah Jazz. It was a bold move by coach Steve Kerr, who decided to shake up the starting lineup and give rookie guard Brandin
Detroit Pistons’ center Isaiah Stewart found himself in hot water when he was arrested for assault after punching Phoenix Suns’ center Drew Eubanks. The incident took place at the arena just hours before the teams were scheduled to play. Stewart, who was already sidelined due to a sprained left ankle, was issued a citation and
The San Francisco 49ers found themselves in unfamiliar territory during Super Bowl LVIII when the game went into overtime. Coach Kyle Shanahan and his team had not been involved in an overtime game in the playoffs since the NFL implemented new rules in March 2022. These rules allowed both teams to possess the ball in
In a surprising move, the Pittsburgh Steelers have released quarterback Mitch Trubisky, just a year after signing him to a two-year extension. This decision leaves 2022 first-round pick Kenny Picket as the sole quarterback on the Steelers’ roster for the upcoming season. While Trubisky’s departure may raise eyebrows, it provides an opportunity for Pickett to
The recent Super Bowl matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers highlighted the importance of being familiar with the postseason overtime rules. While the Chiefs prepared for this scenario, it became evident that the 49ers were unaware of the rules and, ultimately, paid the price for it. Many 49ers players admitted
As Pascal Siakam observed Tyrese Haliburton execute his latest game-breaking pass, he couldn’t help but be in awe. Haliburton, with an incredible display of creativity, threw a pass off the backboard to himself before firing it out to his teammate in the corner. Siakam’s only thought at that moment was, “Just make it.” And make
In a surprising turn of events, Chip Kelly, former head coach at UCLA, has been appointed as the new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Ohio State. This announcement comes as a shock to college football fans, as Kelly had a successful tenure at UCLA and was poised to continue leading the Bruins. However, it
In a heartfelt tribute to one of basketball’s greatest icons, the Los Angeles Lakers recently unveiled a stunning 19-foot bronze statue of Kobe Bryant outside their downtown arena. The larger-than-life sculpture immortalizes the late superstar in his iconic white No. 8 jersey, with his right index finger raised, symbolizing his legendary 81-point performance against the