Luis Arraez, the talented second baseman for the Miami Marlins, finds himself on the cusp of making history. With a batting average of .383 heading into the second half of the season, he is within striking distance of achieving the almost mythical .400 mark. To fully grasp the magnitude of this potential achievement, one must
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In an epic showdown, Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic, the most decorated fighters in the history of their respective divisions, will face off in a highly anticipated match. UFC president Dana White announced that Jones will defend his UFC heavyweight title against Miocic, the former two-time champ, at UFC 295 on November 11. The electrifying
LAS VEGAS — The summer league debut for Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson and Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson was filled with both impressive displays and unfortunate injuries. In a highly anticipated game that ended with a 100-99 victory for Houston, Henderson and Thompson had to leave the court due to injuries. Henderson, who
Northwestern University is taking decisive action to address hazing within its football program. In response to the findings of an investigation that substantiated a claim of problematic conduct, Coach Pat Fitzgerald, who has led the Wildcats since 2006, will be suspended without pay for two weeks, starting this Friday. It is worth noting that preseason
Former Cincinnati Bengals running back Corey Dillon has expressed his frustration with the franchise’s ring of honor selection process. The Bengals’ all-time leading rusher, famously known for his statement about “flipping burgers” during a contract dispute, criticized how the team honors its former players. In an interview with The Athletic, Dillon did not hold back
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut, the renowned competitive eater, overcame a rain delay to secure yet another triumph at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest. In an impressive display of gastronomic prowess, Chestnut devoured 62 hot dogs and buns within a mere 10 minutes, leaving his closest competitor, Geoffrey Esper, trailing far behind.
Sacramento Kings’ star center, Domantas Sabonis, has reached a monumental agreement with the team for a contract renegotiation and extension worth a staggering $217 million over five seasons. His agents, Greg Lawrence and Jason Ranne of Wasserman, have confirmed that the deal includes $195 million in new money. The formal agreement was finalized late on
The Houston Rockets have solidified their roster for the upcoming season by signing free agent wing Dillon Brooks to a four-year contract worth $80 million. Agent Mike George of One Legacy Sports confirmed the deal, which includes a descending annual salary. Brooks, who has spent his entire six-year career with the Memphis Grizzlies, emerged as
In a recent development, D’Angelo Russell has agreed to a lucrative two-year contract worth $37 million with the Los Angeles Lakers. This information was revealed by Austin Brown and Aaron Mintz, co-heads of CAA Basketball, along with Antonio Russell, to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Saturday. The deal includes a player option for the second year.
Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden has made the decision to exercise his $35.6 million option for the 2023-24 season, according to sources from ESPN. This move has opened the door for the 76ers organization and the 10-time All-Star to collaborate on finding a suitable trade. The Sixers wasted no time and began reaching out to