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COBRA GOLF launches its 2022 family of new King LTDx drivers, designed essentially for golfers of all skill levels. The brand unveils three new varieties: the LTDx is the first driver to pull off zero CGna and a high M.O.I. at 5200. This driver is also moderately oversized with a 460cc clubhead fabricated with internal weighting to carry faster ball speed with slow spin and distance. The COBRA GOLF LTDx LS Driver hallmarks a classic 460cc physique that highlights an aerodynamic design. The LTDx M.A.X. has a moderately more extensive 460cc profile than the LTDx to produce longer distance and forgiveness with weight in the back and heel. COBRA makes different LTDx drivers that supply varying performance on the golf course. The previous RADSPEED model was built with an E9 face technology and ...

Francis Ngannou has just announced on Twitter that he will be taking half his purse for UFC 270 in the form of Bitcoin. “The Predator” is set to face off against his former teammate Ciryl Gane where — through Cash App — it is reported that he is guaranteed roughly a base pay of $750,000 USD. “Bitcoin is the future and I’m a believer,” said the Cameroonian. It hasn’t been revealed how much Cash App is paying for this endorsement but Ngannou will be giving away the $300,000 USD of BTC to his fans as an act to, “make Bitcoin more accessible.” I believe bitcoin can empower people everywhere. So I’m excited to partner w/ @CashApp to take half my #UFC270 purse in bitcoin. I want to make bitcoin more accessible to my fans, so I’m giving out $300K in bitcoin! Follow @CashApp + drop your $cashtag w...

Jamaica is keeping the 1988 Calgary Cool Runnings Winter Olympics legacy alive with this next bit of 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics news. For the first time in 24 years, Jamaica has a qualifying four-man bobsled team, and not only that, but they have also qualified for the two-man and new female-only monobob event. The Jamaican team took to Twitter to announce the epic news with, “It will be fire on ice. This will be the 1st time JAM has qualified in 3 Olympic bobsled events: four-man, two-man and women’s monobob.” The interesting thing here is that the team participating in the 2022 Winter Olympics is also facing the same underdog conundrum as the debut team from the classic film — lack of funding for equipment. Led by one of the members of the original 1988 Jamaica bobsled team, Chris Stok...

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has racked up quite the resume over the years. As a five-time All-Star and All-NBA player, two-time MVP and 2021 NBA Champion, the Greek Freak has proven to be a force in the league. Antetokounmpo has played for the Milwaukee Bucks for the entirety of his NBA career. Since 2013, he has been a staple to the Bucks’ growth and subsequently their most recent trophy at the NBA Championships in 2021. In a recent post-interview conversation the Greek Freak admitted that he hopes to play for 20 years in the league and for the Bucks only. The Athletic caught up with Antetokounmpo who recently discussed what it was like to be considered the sport’s 24th All-Time greatest player, “I want to play 20 years. Hopefully, I can play all 20 of those years with the ...

The results are in, and FIFPRO and FIFA have officially announced the members of its 2020-2021 Men’s FIFA FIFPRO World 11. The 2020/2021 season World 11 was selected by 18,947 footballers from around the world who cast their votes from 69 different countries. The footballers were asked to pick the three best players in the goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards categories. The formidable list includes Robert Lewandowski, who was also named The Best Men’s Player for the second year in the row, and Cristiano Ronaldo who broke the men’s international goalscoring record. Many observers pointed out that 4 forwards were selected, resulting in an unconventional 4-3-3 formation. The players that some football fans say may have been snubbed are Édouard Mendy, who received The Best FIFA G...

Following the Brooklyn Nets‘ win over the New Orleans, Kevin Durant was diagnosed with a sprained MCL on his left knee, leaving him out indefinitely for at least a month. The injury occurred after a collision with his own teammate Bruce Brown in the remaining 5:38 in the second quarter. KD did not return after halftime. ESPN‘s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the franchise is hopeful he will be out after four to six weeks of rehab, however, coach Steve Nash addressed that he is also confident that his team will be able to stay afloat with the absence of Durant. The big three, Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving have only played two games together this season. With Irving back for away games, the Nets are still hopeful with their successes. Nash recently commented on KD’s status and how i...

While James Harden has come a long way and continues to set the bar as one of the greatest shooters in the NBA, the Brooklyn Nets guard did not get to where he is today without a few trial and errors. With many accolades and achievements throughout his career, Harden can now add one more to his list, but it might not be what The Beard wants to be known for. This past weekend, Harden broke the record for the most three-pointers missed by a single player in the history of the NBA. Harden has currently missed 4,457 threes, which makes it one more than Ray Allen who held the most recent record with 4,456. Coming in third place is Jamal Crawford at 4,158 misses beyond the arc. In this weekend’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Harden went 2/5 in threes. It is important to note that this a...

Novak Djokovic has officially been deported from Australia and will not participate in the 2022 Australian Open. The world’s No. 1 tennis player boarded a flight to Dubai on January 16 after three Federal Court judges reportedly dismissed his challenge of Immigration Minister Alex Hawke’s decision to cancel his visa. Djokovic shared in a statement, “I am extremely disappointed with the Court ruling to dismiss my application for judicial review of the Minister’s decision to cancel my visa, which means I cannot stay in Australia and participate in the Australian Open. I respect the Court’s ruling and I will cooperate with the relevant authorities in relation to my departure from the country.” The tennis star landed in Melbourne on January 6, but was denied entry and had his visa cancelled.&n...

Mizuno has designed the ST-X 220 Hybrids, suitable for slower swinging speed players who want to improve distance and controlled approach shots. The Mizuno ST-X 220 Hybrids yield a higher launch to produce a draw-biased trajectory with the assistance of their proprietary X-Axis technology. Its attributes are an ultra-light waffle crown and a deep central weight. The Harmonic Impact Research contains innovation of purposed sound into this model that provides vibration patterns golfers need to indicate that feeling of a good ball strike. In addition, the Optimized Wave Sole is fabricated with a hybrid-specific composition that contributes to producing higher ball speeds from low on the face. Lastly, the high-speed MAS1C face is Mizuno’s thinnest hybrid face at 1.8mm. The Mizuno ST-X 220 Hybr...

Conor McGregor has just shared some interesting info regarding his 2021 earnings on Instagram. Surpassing the likes of Canelo Alvarez, Tom Brady, and Neymar, McGregor posted a ranking detailing the highest-paid athletes of 2021 based on their per-minute performance. Adding to his title for the highest-paid athlete by Forbes, The Notorious was paid $8.6 million USD per-minute of activity in the UFC last year — overshadowing Alvarez’s $444,000 USD. It should also be noted that this large skew is due to the shorter rounds fought in MMA versus total match times in boxing, soccer, and football. Check out the rankings below: Conor McGregor – $8.6 million USDCanelo Alvarez – $444,000 USDTom Brady – $37,000 USDNeymar – $32,000 USDCristiano Ronaldo – $18,000 USD In other sports news, Kyrie Irving c...

A rare Michael Jordan autographed copy of Sports Illustrated’s November 17, 1986 issue is being sold on Fanatics – the “world’s largest collection of officially licensed gear” – for $4,999.99 USD. When first released, the original price of the magazine was $2.25 USD, and the cover depicts an off-the-ground Jordan wearing his namesake “Air Jordan II” sneakers, positioned against San Antonio Spurs defender #43 Mychal George Thompson. In the shot, Jordan is seen floating above Thompson, heading towards the basket ready for a dunk with his mouth agape and a firm grip on the ball. Jordan’s autographed signature appears in blue marker ink atop his uniform; dead center of the magazine cover. The Sports Illustrated title appears at the top of the cover in a green-and-yellow font, while a highlight...

It may be possible for Kyrie Irving to play home games at the Barclays Center this season, but only if the Brooklyn Nets agree to pay the fines. According to a report by the New York Daily News, the penalties listed in former New York City mayor Bill de Blasio’s executive order are as follows: a warning for the first offense, a $1,000 USD fine for the second offense, a $2,000 USD fine for the third offense and a $5,000 USD fine for the fourth, fifth and subsequent offenses. The Nets currently have 20 home games left in the regular season. Irving made his season debut during the Nets versus Indiana Pacers game last week, where he scored 22 points. He is currently only a part-time player as his unvaccinated status will only allow him to play road games. “I understood their decision and ...