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The Golden State Warriors are currently up 3-2 in the NBA Finals against Boston Celtics. In a tenacious duel, the two teams have fought tooth and nail, every step of the way. The Celtics have one more chance to force a Game 7, should they come out winning Game 6 on Thursday. Draymond Green recently spoke to press about how the Warriors are doing so far in their fight against the Celtics. Despite it being a hard-fought battle, Green has said that it “does not compare” to the mental challenge of facing against LeBron James. He said, “It doesn’t compare to mentally playing against LeBron James, who I think is arguably the smartest guy to ever play this game.Not one of, he is arguably the smartest guy to set foot on a basketball court. To say that it compares to that, it’s disrespectful to LeB...

Floyd Mayweather will be making his way back to Japan for an exhibition boxing match in RIZIN. In a sudden press conference in Las Vegas, the undefeated 45-year-old boxer announced his next opponent would be the featherweight MMA star, Mikuru Asakura. This exhibition fight comes after the viral fight that took place on New Year’s Eve 2018 where Mayweather faced off against current RIZIN Kickboxing featherweight world champion, Tenshin Nasukawa. Mayweather also emphasized that at this age, he’s not really competing to add another win next to his record, but rather, that it is out of pure enjoyment and the monetary payout, “He’s coming to beat me, but I’m having fun and I’ll still win.” This fight is expected to take place sometime in September. Floyd Mayweather vs Mikuru Asakura exhibition ...

Liverpool have announced the signing of 22-year-old Darwin Nunez from Benfica for a record-setting club fee. According to reports, the fee is priced at €75 million EUR (approximately $78,600,000 USD) with a potential €25 million EUR (approximately $30,000,000 USD) in add-ons, which includes scoring goals to winning the champions league. “I’m really happy and delighted to be here at Liverpool. It’s a massive club,” Nunez told Liverpoolfc, “I’ve played against Liverpool and I’ve seen them in lots of games in the Champions League, and it’s my style of play. There are some great players here and I think it’s going to suit my style of play.” Having spent two seasons with the Portuguese side, the Uruguayan striker bagged 48 goals from his 85 appearances in all competitions. The forward has ...

Manchester City has announced the signing of 21-year-old Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund in a deal worth £51,000,000 GBP (approximately $63,000,000 USD) after activating his release clause. The Norwegian striker bagged 86 goals in 89 games after spending two and a half-season with Borussia Dortmund, winning the German Cup and the Bundesliga Player of the Season award in 2020/21. Born in Leeds, England, he claimed in an official statement that he’s always been a fan of City and admired the style of play. “This is a proud day for me and my family,” said Haaland. His father, Alfie Haaland, was a former Manchester City player, having spent two seasons before retiring due to injury problems. “There are so many world-class players in this squad and Pep is one of the greatest managers ...

On Sunday night in Singapore, rising star out of the Czech Republic, Jiří Procházka, submitted veteran Glover Teixeira with just 28 seconds left to go in the fifth and final round to become the undisputed UFC light-heavyweight champion of the world. The UFC 275 championship bout was an all-out war with Procházka finding more success on the feet, and Teixeira securing several crucial takedowns, doing most of his damage from top control early in the fight and wobbling Procházka at the beginning of the fifth round. Leading up to the rear-naked choke that cemented Procházka’s third straight win in the UFC and 13th-straight win overall, two judges had Teixeira in the lead with the third judge scoring the match as a tie. Teixeira, who holds the record for the oldest first-time UFC Champion in th...

J. Cole is hanging up his Scarborough Shooting Stars jersey to hit the road for another set of tour dates. The rapper confirmed that although he is unsure whether he will be returning, he was grateful for his short stint with the Canadian Elite Basketball League team. “I was telling the guys in there like, ‘I’m going for these shows, I’m not sure if I’ll be back,’” he said in an interview. “But just in case, I had to let them know how incredible this was. The players, the coaching staff, the organization, the league, it’s a crazy thing when you see it on paper, when you see what’s actually happening, and they made me feel so welcome.” He also took a moment to thank the league, its fans and the Canadian people for allowing him to fulfill his hoop dreams. “I wanna say thank you to the fans, ...

In the world of sports, endorsements have transcended salaries and prize winnings for the upper echelon of athletes. Whether it be commercials, collaborations or entire brands, athletes play a key role in connecting fans to businesses. Now, after decades of deals, we’re starting to see athletes enter billionaire status. Beginning with Michael Jordan in 2016, last week we saw LeBron James cross the billion dollar threshold and now it’s Tiger Woods’ turn according to Forbes. It is an understatement to say Tiger Woods has had immense success in the world of golf. The 46-year-old holds countless professional wins and accolades that has cemented him as a crucial figure in the sport’s history. Though he’s shined beyond just the green itself. The superstar’s repertoire of endorsements include mas...

LeBron James is looking to make his next big move in the NBA and this time it involves team ownership. In the past, James has been vocal about wanting to own his own team in the league, having already dabbled in team ownership as a part-owner of the Boston Red Sox and Liverpool FC. In a teaser for the upcoming UNINTERRUPTED episode, James hints at his next move. In light of the recent news that the NBA is reportedly looking to expand to Setatle and Las Vegas, James is making it known that he wants to be in the running to own the team out in Vegas. The teaser for the episode can hear James clearly discussing his aspiration, “I want to own a team. I want to buy a team, for sure. I want a team in Vegas. I want the team in Vegas.” James understands that purchasing an existing team poses greate...

LeBron James is looking to make his next big move in the NBA and this time it involves team ownership. In the past, James has been vocal about wanting to own his own team in the league, having already dabbled in team ownership as a part-owner of the Boston Red Sox and Liverpool FC. In a teaser for the upcoming UNINTERRUPTED episode, James hints at his next move. In light of the recent news that the NBA is reportedly looking to expand to Setatle and Las Vegas, James is making it known that he wants to be in the running to own the team out in Vegas. The teaser for the episode can hear James clearly discussing his aspiration, “I want to own a team. I want to buy a team, for sure. I want a team in Vegas. I want the team in Vegas.” James understands that purchasing an existing team poses greate...