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Jake Paul and Canelo Alvarez are currently in the process of finalizing a fight for this spring. According to ESPN, the two are expected to put on a show for a cruiserweight fight at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on May 3. Sources have also told the publication that it the cruiserweight limit is set at 200 pounds and will be expected to stream on Netflix.The last time Paul fought, the social-media-star-turned-boxer fought the retired 58-year-old legend, Mike Tyson. While he won the bout in an eight-round decision and garnered 64 million concurrent streams on Netflix, Paul has yet to face-off against a world-class boxer. Albeit one of the sport's top attractions, despite his novice skill level, the 28-year-old is now expected to compete at the highest level against Alvarez. Alvarez has been t...

Jimmy Butler is heading west to play for the Golden State Warriors.Sources tell ESPN that the Miami Heat traded the PF for the Warriors' Andrew Wiggins and Kyle Anderson, as well as a top-10 protected 2o25 first-round pick. The deal sees Butler turn down his $52 million USD player option for next season and will instead sign a two-year contract worth $111 million USD until the 2026-2027 season.The deal to move Butler to the Warriors took place after Kevin Durant confirmed that he is not interested in returning to the Warriors, who he played for (and won two rings) from 2016 to 2019.Butler has been playing for the Heat since 2019, but their relationship has deteriorated as of late. The franchise has suspended him thrice this season with the latest being an indefinite suspension lasting a mi...

This just in, the Dallas Mavericks are sending Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers. In a shocking blockbuster deal that sees Dončić, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris head to the Lakers, the Mavs are receiving Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick.According to ESPN own Shams Charania, sources have confirmed to him that the move is happening. While many fans have taken to social media to announce their surprise, Charania doubles down in a message to fans on his X account stating, "Yes, this is real." This is a three-team deal that is also slated to include the Utah Jazz. The Slovenian basketball player was drafted in 2018 by the Atlanta Hawks and traded to the Mavs as the third overall pick. Since the beginning of his career, he has been a Mavs player and over the course o...

32-year-old forward Neymar Jr. has reached a mutual agreement with Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal to terminate his contract. This leaves the door open for Neymar Jr.'s expected return to Brazil's Santos FC -- the team he came up through the youth ranks. ESPN reports that Neymar Jr. is expected to sign a six-month contract with an option of an additional year at Santos in the next few days. Along with terminating his contract, Neymar has agreed to give up a significan portion of his salary from his original deal. He is said to forfeit between $25 million to $30 million USD from the remainder $65 million USD from his contract. After joining the club in 2023 from Paris Saint-Germain for $97.6 million USD. he tore his anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee when he played for Brazil in th...

FAT International, the indie cycling brand BBUC and cycling giant Specialized have joined forces to debut a special edition Tarmac SL8 in the vibrant "Racing Dream" colorway. Designed to celebrate the thrill of racing on both two and four wheels, the collaboration highlights performance with a playful twist.Specialized, renowned for dominating pro tours like the Tour de France and UCI Worlds, brings its fastest frame to date to this exclusive release. Limited to just 25 units, the Tarmac SL8 boasts cutting-edge racing tech and comes equipped with premium components. The collaboration aims to promote positivity and fun across all forms of racing, whether you're a cyclist or a car enthusiast.The frame will make its official debut at the FAT Ice Race on February 1, alongside a showcase of Por...

In response to the devastating Southern California wildfires that have taken lives, displaced thousands and destroyed homes, the Los Angeles Lakers are launching a community relief effort. Starting January 13, the team will host a drive during home games at Crypto.com Arena to support the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank's emergency efforts.Fans attending the games can bring packaged items to designated bins at the Figueroa, Kobe Bryant and Star Plaza entrances. For those unable to attend, the Lakers UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo will serve as a drive-thru collection site from January 14 through January 18.This effort seeks to unite the community in providing essential aid to those impacted by the wildfires. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Los Angeles Laker...

LeBron James is one to marvel at, setting another record this past weekend for the most 30-point games in NBA history. In a milestone 119-102 Los Angeles Lakers victory against the Atlanta Hawks, James cements himself as one of the greats, surpassing the legendary Michael Jordan in the record. The game was also James' 563rd 30-point game, officially breaking the record set by Jordan with the Chicago Bulls in 2003. In a post-game interview, James said of his feat, "It's very humbling. Anytime I'm mentioned with any of the greats, and arguably the greatest ever to play the game, super cool. It's someone I idolized in my childhood, and I wear 23 because of him. So to know that I can sit here and be in the room or in the conversation or whatever it is, when you mention MJ, it's just super-dupe...