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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...

Heung-Min Son has been left out of the PFA Premier League team of the year despite winning the Golden Boot this season without scoring any penalties. In January, members of the player’s trade union were asked to compile a shortlist for selections, which are then voted for by other players in the respective leagues. Many fans were quick to react that the Korean striker did not make it into the cut for the PFA Premier League team of the year, despite scoring 23 goals. The 23 goals scored consisted of no penalties, which saw him share the Golden Boot with Liverpool forward, Mohamed Salah. The PFA Premier League includes six Liverpool players: Alisson Becker, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil Van Dijk, Thiago, Sadio Mané, and Mohamed Salah. The Premier League champions also had a few players on t...

The recent NBA season has seen a lot of conversation surrounding when LeBron James plans to retire and where he will play in his final seasons. In the past, he has revealed that he intends to play his final NBA season with his son Bronny. James also noted that he has great respect for Steph Curry, calling him “lethal.” In a new trailer for an upcoming episode of The Shop, LeBron James appears to double down that he would like to play with Curry one day, potentially on the Golden State Warriors. While it is unclear as to if it will actually happen, James did name the Warriors as the team he would like to join out of all the teams in the playoffs. In the regular season, James and Curry were often pitted against one another, meeting many times throughout the years in the NBA Finals. Since nam...

NBA and Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant continues to prove that his influence on the game transcends generations with the latest memorabilia to hit the auction block. In the past few years, hardcore Kobe and basketball fans have spent hundreds and thousands of dollars on timeless relics in hopes to hold on to a piece of the legendary player. Recently, TMZ Sports recorded a steep price tag on a rare game-worn jersey from Kobe Bryant’s rookie year. The No. 8 jersey was sold by SCP Auctions and claims that it is the ” only jersey ever photo-matched from Mamba’s rookie campaign — making it one of the most valuable pieces of NBA memorabilia to exist.” According to SCP’s CEO David Kohler, Bryant wore the jersey a total of five times, specifically on dates April 11, April 13, April 17, May ...

This past weekend, tennis legend in the making Rafael Nadal won his record-extending 22nd Grand Slam title in a victory over Norway’s Casper Ruud for his 14th French Open. ESPN called the match an “age-old argument” that saw it come down to “experience vs. youth.” In the match that lasted just under 2.5 hours, Nadal was in control, winning in straightforward 6-3, 6-3 and 6-0 sets. Nadal has now won both Slams this season, after his triumphant victory in the Australian Open in January. Despite reportedly having “no feeling” in his left foot, Nadal was able to secure his record-extending 22nd Grand Slam. In the conference post-game, Nadal discussed his injuries and potentially playing at Wimbledon, “I have been playing with injections on the nerves to numb the foot and that’s why I was able ...

Famed Oakland Raiders coach John Madden has returned to the cover of Madden NFL 23. EA Sports revealed one of the covers on Wednesday, showing an image of Madden smiling and holding a football. The #Madden23 cover… Coach‼️ Full reveal June 2nd: https://t.co/M3Il0XW40c pic.twitter.com/DTI9FqA5bL — Madden NFL 23 (@EAMaddenNFL) June 1, 2022 Hall of Fame coach Madden passed away in December at the age of 85. He had served as the head coach of the Raiders for 10 seasons before pivoting to broadcasting. EA Sports proclaimed June 1 to be Madden Day in honor of the 1988 release of the video game John Madden Football. Originally launched for the Apple II, the game went on to become the widely popular Madden NFL game franchise. As one of the most well-known coaches in football history,...