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Saudi Arabia has officially been announced as the host for the 2034 FIFA World Cup. The news comes after the 2030 World Cup was announced to be held between three nations, mostly in Morocco, Portugal and Spain with three one-off matches in three additional South American countries. ESPN reported that the decision was announced by FIFA president Gianni Infantino after a virtual congress. For both 2030 and 2034 World Cups, each hand only a single bid and both were accepted by applause from more than 200 FIFA member federations. Infantino said in a statement regarding the 2030 World Cup, "We are bringing football to more countries and the number of teams has not diluted the quality. It actually enhanced the opportunity. The vote of the congress is loud and clear."As for the 2034 tournament, S...

Gervonta "Tank" Davis has officially announced his retirement from boxing after 2025. Earlier this week, the undefeated WBA lightweight champion spoke to reporters claiming, "After next year, I'm out of it. Yeah, out of this sport." When he was asked about the decision later on he said, "Shit's trash. This shit is trash, garbage. Fed up. I'm fed up with the whole shit." He spoke about plans post-boxing, revealing, "I just want to be able to make money and stay out the way, that's it. I want to be living without being seen." At 30 years old Davis is considered one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the world. He currently holds a perfect 30-0 record and 28 of those wins are by knockout. Throughout his career, he has held titles in the featherweight and super lightweight divisions and con...

Toronto is officially getting its own WNBA team. Following rumors and alleged leaks, the league announced the official name and logo of the franchise for the city of Toronto, which is set to begin playing in 2026. Toronto Tempo is the official WNBA team for the Canadian city. In a new press release team president Teresa Resch said of the name, "Tempo is pace. It's speed. It's a heartbeat. And it's what you feel when you step into the streets of this city, and in the energy of the people who call Canada home. As Canada's WNBA team, I know the Tempo will set our own pace, move at a championship cadence, and inspire people across this country." ESPN reported that over 10,000 people participated in the public outreach to name the team. The log features and italicized "T" that sits in a basketb...

Sotheby's is officially launching its upcoming "The GOAT Collection: Watches & Treasures From Tom Brady" auction. The news comes after the auction house revealed that the ex-NFL quarterback is selling off $6 million USD worth of rare watches. The exhibition opens this later this week and will give potential buyers and fans alike the opportunity to see firsthand the pieces that have represented Brady's long-standing career and personal legacy. The sale will feature 20 sports artifacts that have chronicled his 28-year football journey from his time at the University of Michigan to the NFL. Some key pieces from this era of his life that are being sold at Sotheby's include the 2021 Tampa Bay Buccaneers jersey he wore when he broke the NFL career passing record. The jersey is expected to se...

Ahead of the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix this weekend, all eyes are on the McLaren Racing Team as they gear up for one of the most glamorous and most anticipated races of the season. Leading the charge are drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, a duo whose fun-loving partnership—dubbed "Landoscar" by fans—blends humor with fierce determination to win. Lando, known for his charismatic personality and lightning-quick reflexes, has become a fan favorite both on and off the track. Oscar, the promising youngster with a razor-sharp focus and a penchant for adapting quickly under pressure, has already made his mark in his 2023 rookie season.Together, they’re as dynamic in their racing as they are in their off-track antics, often sharing laughs while keeping their competitive edge sharp. Diving more ...

Virgil Abloh's 2024 Invitational is shaping up to be the most grandiose edition of the annual affair. For this year's daylong skate event – which marks the third since its launch in 2022 – Travis Scott's Cactus Jack has joined on as the "presenting partner" of the invitational, alongside first-time supporting sponsor Supreme."Cactus Jack’s cultural influence will be on full display, blending art, fashion, music, and sport," a press release notes. The brand will "shape the experience" immersively, offering up both custom-designed skate obstacles as well as exclusive on-site co-branded merch developed in collaboration with Architecture.The 2024 Virgil Abloh Invitational, helmed by both Architecture and Virgil Abloh Securities, goes down in Miami, Florida on December 7, taking over the city's...

Jake Paul has defeated Mike Tyson by unanimous decision with scores 80-72, 79-73, 79-73.The two finally went head-to-head at the A&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas tonight, with the bout marking Iron Mike's first professional boxing match since his loss against Kevin McBride in 2005. Tonight's fight also set a record for the largest age difference in professional boxing history at 31 years. Unlike traditional sanctioned fights, however, this match consisted of eight two-minute rounds and required Tyson and Paul to sport 14-ounce gloves.Tyson has a slight advantage over his younger opponent in his first round, landing two out of his five punches. Paul was able to get a few in, connecting an overhand right, and started off the third round aggressively with a triple left hook to dominate Tys...