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Combat gear specialist Venum has launched its #Weareartists campaign which aims to recognize MMA as an art form alongside commonly recognized arts such as sculpture, painting and music. While Mixed Martial Arts is seen as a rough and violent art for some, Venum feels that it should be recognized as art in its own right. “Our favorite MMA fighters display much more than pure athletic performance every time they enter the UFC octagon. We get to witness the skill, creativity, discipline, dedication, and technique that, when combined, surpass the very definition of art,” said Venum in a press release. “Etymologically: ‘Art’ is used in Asia not in the aesthetic sense but in the practical sense, describing a ‘set of means, of conscious processes by which the man tends to a certain end, and seeks...

LeBron James has partnered with smart home gym system Tonal for its latest campaign, after recently joining as a brand partner and investor. In the latest ad spot, James can be seen working out on the smart machinery at home, which uses a digital weight system to generate up to 200 pounds of resistance. James joins a growing list of more than 30 elite athlete investors and brand ambassadors, including Serena Williams, Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Sue Bird and more. The San Francisco-headquartered company is also backed by is backed by leading growth and venture capital investors including Dragoneer, Sapphire Ventures and Bolt, among others. “To have LeBron James — one of the greatest athletes in the world — invest in Tonal is a pinnacle moment for us,” said Aly Orady, founder and ...

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving “will not play or practice with the team” until he is eligible due to his vaccination status, the team announced on Tuesday. New York City implemented a COVID-19 vaccine mandate on August 17, requiring people 12 and older to prevent proof of vaccination for indoor dining and to participate in indoor fitness and entertainment activities. This includes the Barclays Center, which serves as the Nets’ home court. General Manager Sean Marks said in a statement that the decision to sideline Irving was made “after thorough deliberation.” “Kyrie has made a personal choice, and we respect his individual right to choose. Currently, the choice restricts his ability to be a full-time member of the team, and we will not permit any member of our team to participate ...

After an 11th round KO win against Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury is making sure that the Drake curse has been lifted. Going into the trilogy fight, Fury was the favorite to win having also won by TKO in the seventh round against Wilder in February 2020. Prior to the third fight, Drake showed his support for Fury in a video, sending fans worried. The video saw Drake saying, “This is a video for the most psycho man that I know. He’s mad in his head, but he has the purest heart, nicest guy. The Gypsy King, the scariest man in boxing. I’m wishing you the best of luck this weekend, brother. I want you to just go out there and continue the legacy. Do what you do. We all love you because you’re relentlessly yourself. So go out there and get the work done and afterward f*cking sing your heart out or ...

Neymar Jr. has officially revealed that he expects the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar to be his final appearance for Brazil. In a recent DAZN interview, the football player admitted that the sport has been a large mental undertaking and that he no longer knows if he has the capacity to continue. The Paris Saint-Germain forward said, “I think it’s my last World Cup. I see it as my last because I don’t know if I have the strength of mind to deal with football anymore. So I’ll do everything to turn up well, do everything to win with my country, to realize my greatest dream since I was little. And I hope I can do it.” Neymar, one of Brazil’s most formidable strikers, spearheaded the country’s efforts in bringing home the sixth crown in 2014 and 2018. Unfortunately, the team fell short in the sem...

The Brooklyn Nets are gearing up to play their home games with their star guard, Kyrie Irving. In the recent vaccination drama surrounding Irving’s availability due to New York City’s COVID protocols, Nets’ head coach Steve Nash has confirmed that the team is grappling with the idea that they will not see Irving play in Barclays Center. Nash said, “We recognize he’s not playing in home games. We are going to have to for sure play without him this year. So it just depends on when, where and how much.” As per New York City’s COVID mandate, indoor gyms require each person to have proof of at least one of the vaccination shots. These include Barclays Center which is the home of the Nets and Madison Square Garden, home of the New York Knicks. However, since the team’s training facilities are co...

Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder‘s fight was one for the books. In 11 rounds of intense action, audiences were kept on their toes as Fury came out victorious with the knock-out win against Wilder with a massive blow to the head. Many have argued that the fight was an instant classic, going as far as calling it a satisfying match. Immediately after the fight, Jake Paul, the YouTube star turned fighter, has jumped on the buzz to challenge Fury to a fight. Paul last made headlines in August when he fought Tyron Woodley and won via split decision in an eight-round match. The young fighter has proven to not back down from a fight and has consistently spoken out about challenging seasoned veterans of the sport. Recently, Mike Tyson also confirmed that he is willing to fight one of the Paul brothers...

Newcastle United, which competes in the English Premier League, has now become one of the wealthiest football clubs in the world following a takeover lead by Saudia Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF). Since last year, Newcastle United has been of interest to a consortium consisting of PIF, PCP Capital Partners and RB Sports & Media. Due to concerns over Saudi’s human rights record, worries that the club will essentially be state-owned and broadcasting disputes with Qatari conglomerate beIN Sports, the acquisition attempt was put on hold. However, following a series of discussions, a statement by the Premier League on October 7 confirmed that the club has been sold to the consortium “with immediate effect.” The club’s complete acquisition came at an estimated cost of $408 million USD...

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The “Gypsy King,” Tyson Fury, has knocked out Deontay Wilder to retain his WBC heavyweight title. The electric trilogy fight at T-Mobile Arena saw both fighters score multiple knockdowns, with Tyson prevailing at the end in dramatic fashion, improving his record to 31-0-1. The grudge match between the two began with Fury hitting the canvas twice in Round 3 before his superior movement and clean punches had Wilder teetering about the ring. After dropping Wilder in Round 10, the Fury ended the fight with a vicious right hook a minute into the 11th round. Wilder was taken to the hospital after the fight as a precautionary measure following the stoppage from referee Russell Mora. A review of the judges’ scorecards showed Tyson leading unanimously leading up to the end of the fight. Fury’s anti...