The U.S. women’s national team is no stranger to pressure, especially when it comes to living up to the legacy created by past teams. As the current roster gears up for the Olympic gold medal match against Brazil, the players are acutely aware of the heavy expectations placed on their shoulders. Sophia Smith, a first-time
Despite dealing with a calf injury during the first part of training camp, coach Mike Tomlin has indicated that Russell Wilson is currently ahead of Justin Fields in the competition for the Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback position. The release of the team’s depth chart confirmed Wilson as the starter, with Fields listed as second on
When it comes to boxing, few names are as polarizing as Canelo Alvarez. The Mexican fighter has undoubtedly carved out a legacy as one of the most recognized and lucrative athletes in the sport. His resume boasts victories over legends like Floyd Mayweather and Miguel Cotto, solidifying his status as an all-time great. However, his
In a remarkable display of skill and determination, Olympic doubles bronze medalists Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul secured victories in their opening singles matches at the National Bank Open. The ninth-seeded Fritz demonstrated his prowess on the court by defeating Mariano Navone of Argentina with a score of 6-4, 6-1. Similarly, the 10th-seeded Paul showcased
The recent announcement of Rafael Nadal pulling out of the US Open marks the third Grand Slam tournament he has missed this season, leaving many to question his future in tennis at the age of 38. Nadal stated on social media that he will be skipping the tournament in order to prioritize his health and
The atmosphere at the Seattle Seahawks practice took a chaotic turn when at least five fights broke out, leaving players bloodied and helmets swung in the heat of the moment. The scuffles escalated to a point where even the new coach had to intervene to address the team after the intensity reached unprecedented levels. Following
Inter Miami head coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino confirmed that Lionel Messi will not be featuring in the team’s Leagues Cup round-of-32 clash against Toronto FC. Messi, who recently returned from Copa América with an ankle injury, has not yet trained with the team since his return. Martino mentioned in a news conference that Messi is
Francis Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion, is gearing up for his return to MMA as he is set to make his Professional Fighters League (PFL) debut in October. After dabbling in boxing and securing a couple of high-profile fights, Ngannou is ready to step back inside the cage and showcase his skills against the
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray will not be participating in any of the team’s preseason games this year. Despite being healthy, Coach Jonathan Gannon has made the decision to keep Murray on the sidelines in order to focus on preparing for the regular season. Gannon expressed confidence in Murray’s progress and believes that sitting out
The Chicago White Sox made history by snapping their American League record-tying losing streak at 21 games on Tuesday night. This victory against the Oakland Athletics came as a relief for the team and their fans after a long period of disappointment. The losing streak had weighed heavily on the players and coaching staff alike,
Charles Barkley has confirmed his intention to fulfill his contract with TNT Sports until the end of the current term. Despite previously indicating that the 2024-25 season would be his last, Barkley has now expressed his dedication to continuing his work with TNT. He signed a 10-year extension with TNT Sports in 2022, showing his
Saudi boxing guru Turki Alalshikh recently took to social media to share insights from an important meeting with his team regarding upcoming fights and events planned for 2024-2025. While discussing potential matchups, Alalshikh mentioned the speculated fight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford but ultimately decided to disregard it, citing reasons unspecified in the post.