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Floyd Mayweather recently returned to the headlines after announcing that he will once again be coming out of retirement for an exhibition fight in Dubai next month. Earlier this week, the retired boxer told reporters he will be returning to the ring to fight atop a helipad at Dubai’s iconic Burj Al Arab Hotel. Reports have indicated that he is looking to fight YouTuber Reshad “Money Kicks” Belhasa at the February 20th exhibit fight. While there is currently no opponent confirmed, Mayweather shared, “February 20th, we haven’t chosen an opponent yet but I look forward to it and hopefully we give you guys something to see.” Mirror also received a quote from the boxer regarding Money Kicks, “I spoke with [my advisors] about Money Kicks. We don’t really know. He is from [Dubai]…Money Kicks is ...

Leading digital sports platform Fanatics has acquired Topps trading cards, the company announced this week. The deal includes all parts of Topps’ licensed trading cards and collectibles business, both physical and digital, which currently sells in more than 100 countries. The value of the deal is approximately $500 million USD, according to sources via ESPN. “With trading cards and collectibles being a significant pillar of our long-term plans to become the leading digital sports platform, we are excited to add a leading trading cards company to build out our business,” said Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin in a statement. “Their iconic brand, commitment to product excellence and passionate employees worldwide will allow us to immediately serve our league and players’ association partners and ou...

Kyrie Irving recently made his NBA season debut with Brooklyn Nets, and while New York City regulations has banned the non-vaccinated guard from playing in the city, he is still able to represent his team at away games. Coach Steve Nash recently commented on his plan for Irving as he rejoins the team. Nash confirmed that he may not be starting Irving but he will be a prominent player in the team, “I don’t think it’s where he can play 38 [minutes]. But I think he can play a big chunk of the game. He’s played a lot — he’s had three or four full court days with the 5-on-5, so I think he’s capable of playing extended minutes, but not necessarily his customary high 30s.” Irving is able to practice in New York arenas but is not allowed to play. He is also unable to play in Toronto afte...

Antonio Brown has officially released his first statement since abruptly exiting the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the New York Jets last week. In a lengthy statement, the wide receiver revealed that he suffered from a series of broken bones and torn ligaments in his ankle that requires surgery. The has named the Buc’s coaching team for being negligent with his ankle injury and forcing him to play to be the reason why he stepped off the field without warning. He also accused the team of misconstruing his outburst for a “mental health issue.” According to Brown, the Bucs coach Bruce Arians had previously denied knowing that Brown was injured. Through his attorney Sean Burstyn, Brown has now released a statement clearing up his injury while detailing his perspective of the situat...

French football club Paris Saint-Germain has launched a new book — titled Off The Pitch — that charts its transformation over the past decade. Covering 2011 to 2021, the book looks at the time since the Qatar Investment Authority and chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi took control over the club. Over 400 pages, Off The Pitch shows how Paris Saint-Germain has become a global brand away from football, with a particular focus on its fashion collaborations with KOCHÉ and Jordan Brand, as well as its music work with the Rolling Stones and Prince. Additionally, the book includes previously unseen pictures, and words from famous faces who have played a role in its decade-long transformation. Launching the book, Fabien Allegre, brand director at Paris Saint-Germain, said: “Today, many other sports brands...

The Australian government has effectively cancelled Novak Djokovic‘s visa, possibly killing the nine-time Australian Open champion’s chances of winning his historic 21st Grand Slam title. Prime Minister Scott Morrison took to Twitter to confirm the news, stating, “Mr Djokovic’s visa has been cancelled. Rules are rules, especially when it comes to our borders. No one is above these rules. Our strong border policies have been critical to Australia having one of the lowest death rates in the world from COVID, we are continuing to be vigilant.” In order to participate at the Australian Open, players are required to either be fully vaccinated or have medical exemption. Djokovic received medical exemption, however reports state that he was unable to enter the country because he applied for ...

Amidst the Antonio Brown debacle that occurred earlier this week that saw the wide receiver storm off the field and subsequently “no longer part of the Bucs.” The event sent shockwaves throughout the NFL, as the outburst was unexpected. Tom Brady, the quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, took his Let’s Go podcast detailed how he felt about the situation, reflecting on the situation with Brown and explaining the humanity of football. Brady said, “You don’t necessarily know what other people are going through and all is you do is you show up to work every day and you try to do your job.” He continues to state that he has built strong relationships with his teammates over the years and that he would do what he can to help them, “I care about people beyond the football field as well.” He ...

Bettinardi Golf continues to attract its loyal coterie with its latest limited edition 2022 Studio Stock 28 Half Moon Slant putter. To begin the new year, Bettinardi Golf has handcrafted a Studio Stock 28 Half Moon Slant putter with a Fancy Ghost Face over a tribal-themed milling along the toe and heel. The precision-milled club weighs 358 grams and is fabricated from a single block of 303 stainless steel. This SS28 is completed in a Hawaiian Sun Gold Flame finish that was monogrammed in a blue, orange, and electric blue color pattern just in time for the PGA Tour‘s Sentry Tournament of Champions in Maui. In addition, this putter is coupled with a Made in USA leather toucan headcover that arrives in a detailed embroidery. The Bettinardi Studio Stock 28 Half Moon Slant is priced at $900 USD...

Russell Westbrook and his Zero World Media banner are developing a documentary about Black basketball athletes before the NBA. According to reports, the docu will be helmed by Marco Williams and will cover the Black Fives Era from 1904 — the year basketball was introduced to Black schoolchildren as an organized sport — to 1950 when the league signed its first Black players. “The documentary project aims at capturing the stories of how the pioneering efforts of Black Fives Era players paved the way for the global appeal of the modern game against the backdrop of the cultural evolution of Black America itself,” Deadline wrote. Prior to the NBA, many Black basketball “five” teams, which referred to the amount starting players, began forming and playing in different locations as they were bann...

Russell Westbrook and his Zero World Media banner are developing a documentary about Black basketball athletes before the NBA. According to reports, the docu will be helmed by Marco Williams and will cover the Black Fives Era from 1904 — the year basketball was introduced to Black schoolchildren as an organized sport — to 1950 when the league signed its first Black players. “The documentary project aims at capturing the stories of how the pioneering efforts of Black Fives Era players paved the way for the global appeal of the modern game against the backdrop of the cultural evolution of Black America itself,” Deadline wrote. Prior to the NBA, many Black basketball “five” teams, which referred to the amount starting players, began forming and playing in different locations as they were bann...

Shortly after leaving the field mid-game and being released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, wide-receiver Antonio Brown has dropped a rap song. Although the Bucs ended up beating the New York Jets, an unspecified altercation left Brown frustrated, leading to him taking off his gear and leaving the field as his team was trailing 24-10. Titled “Pit Not the Palace,” the surprise track from Antonio Brown doesn’t touch on the incident that led to him being released. But the track does outline the luxurious life he lived thanks to his $3.1 million USD yearly salary with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It is interesting to note that back in 2020, Brown released a 15-track album titled Himmothy and has been releasing music sporadically since 2019. Listen to Antonio Brown’s new track “Pit Not the Palace” ab...

Australian rookie guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Josh Giddey, now holds the title of the youngest player ever to record a triple-double in the NBA. Giddey finished Sunday night’s 95-86 loss to the Dallas Mavericks with 17 points, 14 assists, and 13 rebounds. Giddey accomplished the feat at 19 years and 84 days old, surpassing LaMelo Ball‘s previous record at 19 years and 140 days old. Other players who recorded triple-doubles at 19 years old include Markelle Fultz and Luka Dončić. Giddey was drafted sixth overall last year after a one-year stint at the Adelaide 36ers of the National Basketball League, where he became NBL Rookie of the Year and the youngest Australian in NBL history to record a triple-double. “It’s cool, as I said earlier in the year. The individual stats are good; yo...