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With the recent news that Kevin Durant has requested a trade from Brooklyn Nets, sports fans and analysts are placing their bets on which team he will land in for the upcoming NBA season. When KD and Kyrie Irving joined the Nets in 2019, the franchise had hope to bring in a super team that would take them to the Finals. However, after a couple of unsuccessful seasons, Durant seems ready to move on. The two-time NBA champion is currently under contract, specifically a four-year extension, which gives Nets the ability to not trade him. However, the other option is to trade him to a team that will offer the best package. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, there are many times vying for KD however, the ones most probable to be at the forefront of the conversation are the Phoenix Suns, To...

With Nikola Jokić recently signing a record $264 million USD supermax contract extension and the future for Kevin Durant still uncertain, the NBA offseason trade drama continues. The latest major announcement comes from the Phoenix Suns, as they officially sign 25-year-old guard Devin Booker to a four-year contract extension. Booker averaged a career-high 26.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.1 steals last season, leading his team to win a franchise record of 64 games in the regular season. “Devin, with his work ethic and commitment to excellence, has established himself as one of the league’s best players, elevating himself and our organization,” said General Manager James Jones in a statement. “We are beyond excited to extend the mutual commitment between Book, the Suns and the P...

Since Jake Paul‘s fight with Tommy Fury was canceled on August 6 due to Fury’s inability to arrive in the United States, Paul has shown his been eager to get another big name fight out to remind people he still means business. Initially, Paul was the one who ultimately terminated his fighting contract with Fury. Since then, fans have been eager to know who he will be fighting next. Now, it appears that Paul has made his official announcement that he will be going up against a professional boxer for the very first time. Replacing Fury for his August 6 Madison Square Garden timeslot, Paul is taking on Hasim Rahman Jr., son of boxer Hasim Rahman. Rahman Jr. comes into the fight with a 12-1 record, giving Paul a great challenge. Paul hopes that if he wins this fight, people will be taking him ...

22-time major champion winning tennis legend Rafael Nadal has officially withdrew from Wimbledon. He withdraws just a day before he is supposed to face off against Nick Kyrgios in the semifinals, making it the first time since 1931 a male athlete has pulled out of the oldest Grand Slam tournament before a semifinal or final match. In a recent news conference Nadal justified his decision saying, “I made my decision because I believe that I can’t win two matches under these circumstances. I can’t serve. It’s not only that I can’t serve at the right speed, it’s that I can’t do the normal movement to serve.” Despite his injury worsening, Nadal did try to continue to compete. The only other time Nadal pulled out of a Grand Slam tournament was at the 2016 French Open where he also withdrew due t...

22-time major champion winning tennis legend Rafael Nadal has officially withdrew from Wimbledon. He withdraws just a day before he is supposed to face off against Nick Kyrgios in the semifinals, making it the first time since 1931 a male athlete has pulled out of the oldest Grand Slam tournament before a semifinal or final match. In a recent news conference Nadal justified his decision saying, “I made my decision because I believe that I can’t win two matches under these circumstances. I can’t serve. It’s not only that I can’t serve at the right speed, it’s that I can’t do the normal movement to serve.” Despite his injury worsening, Nadal did try to continue to compete. The only other time Nadal pulled out of a Grand Slam tournament was at the 2016 French Open where he also withdrew due t...

There may be some slight changes to fans attending the 2022 World Cup to get used to. Qatar World Cup stadiums are set to be alcohol-free, after months of appeals. According to Reuters, if fans wish to consume alcohol, they would have to purchase them at specific areas outside the arenas and are only allowed to before and after some matches. The upcoming World Cup will be the first time the tournament will be held in a Muslim country, posing interesting challenges for organizers of the event, which is usually sponsored by global brewing brands and associated with beer-drinking fans. “At stadiums, the plans are still being finalized, but the current discussion is to allow fans to have beer upon arrival and when leaving the stadium, but beer won’t be served during the match or inside the sta...

Nick Kyrgios violated the competition’s apparel rule and was seen wearing the Air Jordan 1 Low in “Cardinal” Red/Gold to Wimbledon, During his post-match interview, Kyrgios found himself in hot water when being asked why he opted to wear all-white attire. “Because I do what I want. I just like wearing my Jordans.” he said. “No, I’m not above the rules, I just like wearing my Jordans. I’ll wear some Triple Whites tomorrow.” Wimbledon rules state, “Competitors must be dressed in suitable tennis attire that is almost entirely white, and this applies from the point at which the player enters the court surround. White does not include off-white or cream.” Kyrgios’ attitude towards the violation has sparked rage from tennis purists online, with some calling for the athlete to be fined. ? “A...

Shortly after opting out of his $47.4 million USD player option, James Harden will now reportedly take a $15 million USD pay cut during the upcoming NBA season after he inked a new two-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. According to The Athletic, the SG’s new contract — which includes a player option in the second year — will give the Sixers “financial flexibility to bolster the roster” as they attempt to win the 2023 NBA Championship. Harden’s relationship with the Sixers execs, such as Michael Rubin and Daryl Morey, supposedly “played a major role in trust between the two sides.” Sources: James Harden is taking a $15 million paycut for next season that allowed Philadelphia to elevate roster — with sole focus on a championship run in 2023. Harden opted out of his $47M player option an...

Baseball fans could be seeing robot umpires calling the shots sometime soon. Commissioner Rob Manfred revealed to ESPN that he wants to introduce robo-umpires to the MLB by 2024. Manfred offered two possibilities for how robo-umpires would function during baseball games. The first is that the robo-umpires would serve as an automated system, calling each pitch and communicating balls and strikes to human umpires via an earpiece. A second option would be for robo-umpires to work as a review and replay system of balls and strikes that lets managers challenge calls. The move arrives amid calls by some MLB fans who were unhappy with umpires over the past season. Manfred, however, “ insists the adaptation of robo-umpires should not be seen as an indictment of [umpires’] abilities,” according to ...

Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly told Manchester United that he wants to leave the club after spending one season since his arrival from Juventus. Having missed out on the Champions League and the lack of signing from the club, the striker is seemingly frustrated at the club’s lack of competitiveness. The striker feels the urge to win more in the twilight of his career. Thirteen players have left the club, but not one has arrived despite the players they have been linked to. The 37-year-old Portuguese returned to Old Trafford last season, scoring a total of 24 goals in 38 appearances. Ronaldo recently expressed to the club that he is keen to leave if there is a suitable offer for the club. However, United is keen on keeping the striker, stating that he is part of the project for the u...