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The Los Angeles Rams‘ star defensive lineman, Aaron Donald might have just let it slip that he is entertaining the idea of retirement. The NFL veteran sent fans in a frenzy this past weekend when the 31-year-old D-lineman changed his bio on Twitter to “former NFL D Lineman for the Rams.” As his followers started to notice the change, Donald reverted back to his old bio, dropping the “former” to the caption. His wife Erica also later took to Twitter to try to debunk the rumors telling fans to “chillax” with a gif from The Office. Adam Schefter caught the change on Twitter, posting to his own account the before and after bio update. Donald has never been one to shy away from the conversation around retirement. After the Los Angeles Rams won the Super Bowl last year, Donald, who is a three-ti...

After stepping away from competition for three years, UFC great Jon Jones is now set to make his return to the Octagon this March, facing off against Ciryl Gane at heavyweight for UFC 285. Jones’ last fight was a close decision victory over Dominick Reyes at UFC 247 in which he defended his light heavyweight belt. After his requests for more pay were denied by the promotion, Jones chose to step away from the sport, vacating his title. A move to heavyweight has long been a desire for Jones, and after rumors of a return against opponents such as Francis Ngannou and Stipe Miocic, he’s now set to make his highly-anticipated debut against French interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane who comes off a knockout victory over Tai Tuivasa. To the disappointment of fans, the news coincides with the d...

There are several players around the NBA that are known for making bold fashion choices, one of which is stretch forward Kyle Kuzma of the Washington Wizards. In 2021, the professional hooper broke the Internet as he was spotted in the tunnel pre-game strutting in with an oversized pink Raf Simons knit sweater that he caught a ton of flack for in the comment sections. However, the Washington Wizards have decided to immortalize this viral moment by morphing it into its latest bobblehead game takeaway. The first 10,000 fans to attend the Wizards vs. Knicks game tonight will be gifted this comical Kuzma “mini me.” Every element of the bold wardrobe moment is translated. The toy translates Kuzma’s eccentric get-up with his white knit beanie, neck chain, the meme-able pink knit sweatshirt with ...

To mark the upcoming season premiere of Power Slap, UFC President Dana White introduced the rules of the world’s premier slap fighting organization. Licensed and sanctioned by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, Power Slap is led by Dana White and airs exclusively on TBS. Power Slap will feature competitors from across the globe battling on the ultimate stage to showcase their power, technique, and resolve. In the introduction, White explains that each match begins with a coin toss to decide who goes first in the three-round maximum slap fight. Each round will see fighters deliver open-handed strikes to the face of opponents, 30 seconds will be given to prepare and recover. Fighters must stand with their feet parallel, defenders must stand shoulders squared, chin up, and hands behind the...

An iconic piece of NBA memorabilia is hitting the auction block at Sotheby’s next month. Los Angeles Lakers and Kobe Bryant fans alike will get a chance to own one of the most valuable items in the history of the sport to ever go on sale. Sotheby’s is auctioning a very special game-worn Kobe Bryant jersey. The jersey was worn 25 times during his 2007-2008 MVP season and is expected to go between $5 million and $7 million USD in the online auction. In a statement to CNBC, Brahm Wachter, Sotheby’s head of streetwear and modern collectibles discussed the magnitude of owning the jersey, “To have this jersey from that iconic moment is not only really special, but it has also served as this point of inspiration all over the world of Kobe in this jersey.” This particular jersey is the subject to ...

Shortly after Stephanie McMahon announced she would be stepping down as CEO following her disgraced father Vince McMahon‘s return to the World Wrestling Entertainment as Executive Chairman of the Board, the world’s largest professional wrestling company is in the process of being sold to the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund (PIF). For those unfamiliar, the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia has a major investment in Formula 1, started the LIV Golf professional golf tour, and initiated a takeover of the Premier League’s Newcastle United club. Despite the reports, the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund’s purchase of the WWE is not final just yet. As a publicly-traded company, the WWE must deliver SEC filings and share a public offer price for shareholders. Before word of the PIF stepp...

Tennis star Naomi Osaka has officially announced a one-year hiatus from the sport. Early today, she took to Twitter to announce her pregnancy, confirming that she and rapper Cordae will be expecting their first child together. In a short and sweet update to fans, Osaka wrote a heartfelt message alongside a photo of an ultrasound. She starts the message by stating, “The past few years have been interesting to say the least, but I find that it’s the most challenging times in life that may be the most fun.” She continues, “These few months away from the sport [have] really given me a new love and appreciation for the game I’ve dedicated my life to.” The tennis player then announced that she is stepping away from the game and will return for the 2024 Australian Open, which she has won twice in...

The 2022-23 NBA has been unexpected. Coming off of their championship win last season, the Golden State Warriors have not lived up to expectations. Currently, the Warriors sit in eighth place with a 20-21 record. In the West, the Los Angeles Lakers are not doing great themselves despite having star players like Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook working with one another. The Lakers are in 12th, with a 19-22 record. An NBA executive recently spoke with Heavy Sports‘ Sean Deveney regarding a potential swap between the Lakers and the Warriors. The anonymous executive said that there are talks around swapping Jordan Poole for other players, including Lakers star LeBron James. The executive explained how the trade might work, “If there is a bidding war going on at some point, the Warriors are ...

According to reports, WWE fans now believe that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson could be returning to the ring at Royal Rumble this year. The rumors of “The Rock” taking part in the upcoming 30-Man Royal Rumble Match are spurred by a poster the WWE released for the January 28 pay-per-view event. Known as “The Most Electrifying Man in Sports Entertainment,” the poster for the Royal Rumble (2023) shows wrestling superstars from Raw and Smackdown surrounded by clouds and lightning. Fans are noting that the overall storm theme can only point to the beloved professional wrestler-turned-actor stepping back into the squared circle. The return could build on rumors of “The Rock” being involved in WrestleMania 39 in a match again Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship. As the annual m...