Right-handed pitcher Chase Burns has made history by shattering Paul Skenes’ draft bonus record. The Cincinnati Reds have awarded Burns a whopping $9.25 million signing bonus, marking a milestone in MLB draft history. This unprecedented signing bonus comes after Burns was selected as the second overall pick in the 2024 draft. The 21-year-old rising star,
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Jason Wright, the groundbreaking first Black team president in NFL history, is set to depart from the Washington Commanders after the current season. His departure marks the end of a transformative period for the franchise, during which he played a pivotal role in navigating the team through a series of challenges and controversies. Wright’s tenure
Conor McGregor, the former UFC two-division champion, has been making headlines not just for his fighting skills but also for his business ventures. McGregor recently announced that he is a co-owner of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships (BKFC) and expressed interest in becoming a “player/manager” once his UFC contract expires. This move indicates that McGregor
The recent sign-and-trade deal between the Clippers and Jazz involving Russell Westbrook has sent shockwaves throughout the NBA. Sources have confirmed that Westbrook is expected to join the Nuggets after being waived by Utah and having the remainder of his contract bought out. In exchange for Westbrook, the Clippers will receive guard Kris Dunn, a
As Major League Baseball announced the schedule for the 2025 season, fans were thrilled to see some exciting matchups lined up for Opening Day. The Los Angeles Dodgers will face off against the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo on March 18, while the Athletics will kick off their season in Sacramento against the Cubs on March
Kylian Mbappé’s mother, Fayza Lamari, has revealed that the player is prepared to take legal action against his former club, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), if they fail to pay him the €80 million ($86m) that he is owed as a bonus and two months’ worth of wages from 2024. The situation arose after Mbappé, 25, left
Jon Jones, the UFC heavyweight champion, pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges stemming from a drug test at his New Mexico home where he was accused of being hostile. During a virtual hearing, Jones appeared with his attorney and entered the pleas on his behalf. The charges included assault and interference with communication in connection
Chelsea Football Club has taken a strong stance against discriminatory behavior following Argentina’s derogatory song about French players. The club has initiated an internal disciplinary procedure in response to the offensive chants made by Chelsea player Enzo Fernández and his Argentina teammates after their victory over Colombia in the Copa América final. In a statement
The Carolina Hurricanes made a bold move by placing Evgeny Kuznetsov on unconditional waivers with the intention of terminating his NHL contract. Kuznetsov, who was in the final season of a lucrative seven-year deal, was set to be paid $6 million of his $8 million salary before this decision was made. General manager Eric Tulsky
The Billie Jean King Cup finals, previously scheduled to take place in Seville, have now been relocated to Malaga, according to the International Tennis Federation (ITF). This decision has caused an overlap with the Davis Cup, which will also be held at the same venue. The Martin Carpena Arena in Malaga, Spain, will host the
Jontay Porter, a banned NBA player, recently had his request to play professional basketball in Greece denied by a federal judge. This decision came just one week after Porter pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges related to a betting scandal. Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall published a docket post on Tuesday night in which she refused to
Naoya Inoue, also known as the “Monster,” is set to defend his undisputed super bantamweight title on September 3rd in Japan. With an impressive record of 27-0, Inoue has built a reputation as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world. His last fight in May against Luis Nery showcased his dominance in the