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In a prime case of when life imitates art, the Toronto Raptors have made a last-minute decision to sign Juancho Hernangomez to a one-year deal with the team. Netflix subscribers may recognize Hernangomez from the recently released film, Hustle, which starred Adam Sandler, Anthony Edwards, Boban Marjanović, and Hernangomez as the movie’s undiscovered star Bo Cruz. Spoiler Alert: In Hustle, Bo Cruz looked to have missed his opportunity to enter the league despite his talent, but was given a shot last minute which he capitalized on to earn a spot on an NBA roster. In real life, Hernangómez is a Spanish National Team player who was the 15th pick in the 2016 Draft, playing one and a half seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves before bouncing around the Celtics, Spurs, and Jazz. While the Toron...

Back in 1974 in Kinshasa, Zaire — now known as the Democratic Republic of Congo — Muhammad Ali claimed the heavyweight championship belt as he made a victorious win over George Foreman in the “Rumble in the Jungle” match. Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay is now in possession of the historic memorabilia — dropping $6.18 million USD to finalize the bid during Heritage Auction’s recent showcase. The WBC belt holds more history than just winning the title itself, but rather marks Ali’s return to competitive boxing following the stripping of his boxing license and World Boxing Association title after refusing to serve in the Vietnam War. After seven long years, Ali was able to take to the ring once again and managed to knock out Foreman by the 8th round. Similar to the fight, Irsay had a bout...

Brooklyn Nets continues to be at the forefront of the NBA trade conversation in the off-season. Recent reports indicated that the Boston Celtics have entered the trade race for Kevin Durant, showing that they are willing to give up one of their star players Jaylen Brown. Earlier this year, Kyrie Irving opted into his $37 million USD player option, affirming that he hopes to fulfill his four-year contract with the Brooklyn Nets. At the time, he confirmed that he does not wish to enter the free agency market and stands by playing with Brooklyn. NBA Insider Shams Charania has doubled down on Irving’s wish to stay with the Nets in a recent report. He spoke on the Pat McAfee Show and said, “Kyrie Irving opted in with the full intent of playing out next season as a Brooklyn Net. In his mind, he’...

Draymond Green continues to add fuel to the fire when it comes to the never-ending debate of present day NBA teams’ ability to take on former champion teams. Green took to Twitter to give his own thoughts surrounding his 2017 Golden State Warriors team, calling out Michael Jordan‘s 98 Chicago Bulls team. Green said he could not “help but notice our 2017 team would’ve beaten these Bulls by a dub and these Jazz by 40 if they’re going to play these brands of basketball.” He also added that this is also why he things “it’s dumb to compare era’s.” Green comments were sure to spark a debate amongst fans as he tweeted, “96 Bulls. 98 Bulls. I STAND ON IT!” seemingly stating that they could have taken Jordan and his team in both ‘96 and ‘98. While he continued to make these comments, he concluded h...

As trade deadlines near, NBA teams are working hard to secure the best of free agency before the start of the 2022-23 season. Perhaps one of the most talked about deals involves Kevin Durant who has recently requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. The latest reports have revealed that the Boston Celtics have entered the race to secure KD. Since requesting a trade on June 30, the Suns, Raptors, Warriors and Heat have shown interest in the sharpshooter. According to The Athletic, the Celtics are offering a package that will give up Jaylen Brown as well as guard Derrick White and a draft pick for KD. While the initial proposal has been rejected, the Nets have revised the deal and asked Boston to include Brown as well as Marcus Smart, draft picks and potentially one more rotation player. Fol...

After stepping down as Chief Executive Officer, former WWE CEO Vince McMahon has now officially announced his retirement. The news comes amidst an investigation into McMahon for allegedly paying over $12 million USD in hush money to a number of women. The payments were reportedly an attempt to cover up allegations of McMahon’s sexual misconduct. The four women, who were all under contract with the WWE, signed agreements that prohibit them from discussing potential legal claims against or their relationships with the 76-year-old executive.” Before his retirement, Vince McMahon appointed his daughter, Stephanie McMahon, as the interim CEO and chair of the board. It is currently unclear if Stephanie will be taking over CEO responsibilities permanently. At 77, time for me to retire.Thank you, ...

The latest technology from PXG is here with the 0211 XCOR2 irons at a price point that will be kind to your bank account. To cut through all of the technical terms, the XCOR2’s are game improvement irons designed for the player looking for the full benefits of PXG technology (forgiveness, high launch and distance). The XCOR2’s are able to offer high ball speeds due to their ultra thin face. A Power Channel, meanwhile, allows the top portion of that thin face to bend more, leading to higher launch.  One aspect of the XCOR2’s that can be immediately perceived by the eye is the lack of PXG’s recognizable black sole weights. Unlike other PXG sets, the XCOR2’s are not adjustable, but this tends to be unnecessary for many players.  The last thing to note about this new set is the progr...

Welcome To Wrexham has unveiled its new trailer, teasing a glimpse of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney‘s venture into the football world. The docuseries produced by Reynolds and McElhenney follow the duo’s journey to running the world’s third oldest professional football club, Wrexham AFC. “From Hollywood to Wales, from the pitch to the locker room, the front office to the pub, Welcome to Wrexham will track Rob and Ryan’s crash course in football club ownership and the inextricably connected fates of a team and a town counting on two actors to bring some serious hope and change to a community that could use it,” reads the series’ official synopsis. The trailer showcases the pair learning more about their new surroundings as they get to know their fans, examine the facilities, and attend th...

Fresh out of winning Wimbledon this year and successfully defending his title, Novak Djokovic has not been hit with some bad news: the U.S. Open‘s requirement of COVID-19 vaccinations has now officially ruled him out of the tournament. The final Grand Slam of the year is an important one for the Serbian, who is currently ranked seventh in the ATP world rankings. Aside from giving him the points needed to once again climb up the rankings — since Wimbledon this year did not provide any ATP points due to its controversy over banning Russian players — winning the U.S. Open would also allow the Djoker to tie Rafael Nadal‘s all-time Grand Slam win record, bringing them both to 22 Grand Slam victories each. With the Serbian player now aged 35, time is running out for him to break Nadal’s record, ...

Mac McClung, the high school phenom that many may recall from his viral Ballislife mixtapes, has officially agreed on a one-year, non-guaranteed contract with the Golden State Warriors. Having averaged 13.4 points, 3.6 assists, and 4.8 points per game with an impressive 50 percent from 3-point range at the 2022 NBA Summer League, the 23-year-old point guard will have the chance to compete for a roster spot in training camp. McClung, a crowd favorite who happens to be rapper RiFF RAFF‘s cousin, played one game each for the Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls last season and was later named the 2021–22 G League Rookie of the Year after being reacquired by the South Bay Lakers. As one of the top prospects coming out of Virginia in Highschool, McClung played in Georgetown and Texas Tech in co...

At 31 years of age, Magnus Carlsen has the highest chess rating of all time and is widely considered the best chess player ever to play the game. Showing a genius-level talent at a young age, Carlsen pulled out a draw against the legendary Gary Kasparov at the age of 13 and has reigned as World Chess Champion since 2013. After holding the world title for almost a decade, Carlsen has now announced that he will not be defending his title at the biannual competition next year. “The conclusion is very simple I am not motivated to play another match,” Carlsen said on his The Magnus Effect podcast. “I simply feel that I don’t have a lot to gain. I don’t particularly like it, and although I’m sure a match would be interesting for historical reasons and all of that, I don’t have any inclinations t...