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Endeavor’s UFC and WWE have officially merged to form a new company called TKO Group. The aim of the merger is that the two organizations will be able to unify their audiences to expand their influence even more.Together, UFC and WWE collectively boast over 1 billion fans worldwide throughout 180 countries, according to Endeavor. They also produce upwards of 350 live events annually.Starting today, September 12, TKO Group is traded on the New York Stock Exchange. UFC holds a 51% controlling interest in TKO, while WWE holds 49%. The company is estimated to have an enterprise value of $21 billion USD.Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon will serve as executive chairman of TKO Group. McMahon was previously the controlling shareholder of WWE and ultimately stepped down from his position as CEO last ye...

Over the past 10 years, tennis star Francis Tiafoe Jr. has earned his nickname, "Big Foe." It isn't because of his size — most male players are slightly taller — but rather, an endorsement of his aggressive playing style. His latest performance during the 2023 US Open is a reminder that Tiafoe is never not on offense, combatively honing in on opponents with a heavy, unconventional forehand, and high-speed serves that can reach up to 140 mph.Last year, Tiafoe hit a milestone by doing what 112 others have failed before him — defeating Rafael Nadal, one of the sport's premier players in a tense three-and-a-half-hour match. At just 25, the Maryland-born, Orlando-based star has became the youngest American to reach the quarterfinals of the US Open since 2006. Although he maintains a cool confid...

The first week of the 2023-24 NFL season wrapped up last night with a showdown between the New York Jets and Buffalo Bills. Heading into the much-anticipated game, all eyes were on star quarterback Aaron Rodgers as the Jets' new leader. He was traded to the team back in April after a historic 18 years with the Green Bay Packers. However, the four-time MVP's appearance was brief.During Rodgers' first offensive drive with the Jets, he took an unfortunate twist that left his left calf injured. While the Jets managed to pull out a miraculous overtime victory over the Bills that night, today serves as devastating news for Jets fans as Rodgers is confirmed to have torn his left Achilles tendon, leaving him out for the remainder of the season.The Jets face the red-hot Dallas Cowboys this weekend ...