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“Go west, young man” was a phrase that was first uttered at the beginning of America’s westward expansion in the 1810s, but in the current century, it applies to major soccer stars. Heading to the USA for an end-of-career MLS stint has been a way for aging legends like David Beckham, Wayne Rooney, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Thierry Henry to bask in the adulation of a new audience, collect a solid check and establish their reputation in a country that has long appreciated them from a distance — and the latest football icon to do this just might be Lionel Messi. Messi, who at 35 years old has 7 Ballon D’Or awards to his name, is currently in the second to last year of his three-year contract with Paris-Saint Germain. However, the final year is a player option, which means Messi can depart PSG if...

Jake Paul once again advances his boxing record, this time with a win over the legendary mixed martial artist Anderson “The Spider” Silva. Leading up to the fight, many thought that regardless of Silva’s age at 47-year-old, he would dance around Paul due to his past experience and dominance in the cage, and based on his performance against Julio Caesar Chavez Jr. back in 2021. Early on in the fight, it looked as if there was a chance Paul bit off more than he could chew as Silva was all technique, gradually wearing Paul down with his movement. Things began to shift as Paul landed heavier shots, including one that left Silva’s nose bloodied. Paul’s victory was cemented when he dropped the Brazilian in the eighth round with a counter right. Paul was eventually awarded the eight-round unanimo...