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WWE and Goldin Auction Rare ‘SummerSlam’ Memorabilia

Goldin Auctions is partnering with WWE to auction off some of the most noteworthy collectibles from the sport. Highlighting the event is a billion-dollar bill featuring and signed by Vince McMahon, WWE Chairman and CEO. The bill if one-of-a-kind and a 1-of-1 “Billionaire Bucks” t-shirt are also set to be up for auction. An unsigned t-shirt will also be up for grabs at auction. Fans have a chance to win a tour of WWE’s Warehouse with Triple H, along with two tickets and a behind-the-scenes experience at WrestleMania and have a meet-and-greet with the Undertaker. In addition to these special experiences, seven WWE SummerSlam memorabilia items including the barbwire baseball bat Ric Flair used in his victory against Mick Foley is up for auction as well. Fans can also bid on the shears Brutus ...

Conor McGregor Announces 2022 MMA Return On Twitter Q&A

Conor McGregor logged on Twitter the other day to answer fans’ most desired questions regarding his return to the octagon. With extra time in between his weight training and recovery from his broken leg, McGregor started the long string of tweets with the hashtag “#asknotorious.” In his replies, he continued to address his ongoing beef with Daniel “DC” Cormier while starting new commentary with UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman. The Notorious also gave insights into his approach to his businesses, his wealth, and the status of his leg. The biggest takeaway from the Irishman’s tweets was his estimated timeframe for his return to the sport of MMA and at what weight class — 2022, and possibly in the 170-pound division. Let’s go. #asknotorious — Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) August 16...

CM Punk Continues to Leave Cryptic Messages Regarding His Return to Wrestling

CM Punk continues to tease wrestling fans with cryptic messages over his Instagram on his upcoming debut with All Elite Wrestling. After slipping in an “All Elite” reference during his CFFC commentary, his latest IG story had the numbers “05,” “11,” and “21.” Fans have already deciphered that Punk is eluding to the years where he signed major full-time wrestling contracts — 2005 saw his “Summer of Punk” with Ring of Honor, 2011 was his re-signing with the WWE, and second “Summer of Punk,” while 2021 is most likely referring to AEW. On top of the clues mentioned above, there’s also the fact that this week’s AEW Rampage will be held in Punk’s hometown United Center in Chicago. All these signs point to an epic return for CM Punk in the sport that gave rise to his name. CM Punk just posted thi...

Watford FC Gets Sponsorship From Dogecoin

English Premiere League team Watford Football Club has received a sponsorship from Dogecoin, with the iconic Shiba Inu dog appearing on the Watford shirt sleeves. San Francisco-based sports site The Athletic first reported on the partnership, which is worth about £700,000 GBP ($967,00 USD) and will break from the team’s previous partnership with Bitcoin. The deal is in collaboration with crypto casino and sports betting platform Stake.com, which announced in July that it had inked a multi-year partnership with the team, paid for in cryptocurrency. To mark the partnership, Stake.com said it would be launching several crypto-themed initiatives, including a 10 million Dogecoin giveaway through their platform. The company also serves as UFC’s first-ever betting partner in Latin Ameri...

Tissue Used by Lionel Messi During Barcelona Departure Conference Is Being Sold for $1 Million USD

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Naomi Osaka Breaks Down in Tears During First Press Conference Since French Open Departure

In her first press conference since her departure from the French Open in June, Naomi Osaka had to move away from the podium after breaking down in tears. According to tennis reporter Ben Rothenberg, The Enquirer‘s Paul Daugherty asked the tennis star “a fairly aggressively toned question about how she benefits from a high-media profile but doesn’t like talking to media.” Osaka attempted to respond but she began crying after answering, and the Women’s Tennis Association moderator “paused the press conference. Osaka left the room, recollected herself, and returned to answer the remaining question in English.” Upon her return, the 23-year-old athlete answered questions in Japanese to finish the press conference. “This was deeply frustrating. The tennis media people who know Naomi (and whom N...

Soulja Boy Responds To Fighting Aaron Carter in Potential Celebrity Boxing Match

Soulja Boy has heard Aaron Carter‘s challenge and he has his own words for the ’90s singer. In a recent interview, Carter revealed that he would not mind getting in the boxing ring with the rapper, even alluding that it would be an easy win for him. Carter even said that he would “rip apart” Soulja Boy in this potential fight. Carter takes it one step further to taunt Soulja stating, “He just won’t respond. A lot of these guys in the industry—that do the same thing I do—they almost like to pretend I don’t. exist. That’s because my record sales and my numbers and my concerts in 26 years of longevity scares them, it threatens them.” He later clarifies that he does have respect for Soulja as a rapper but if they took matters into the ring, it would be “embarrassing” for the rapper. After hear...

Showtime Gives Fans an “All-Access” Look at the Upcoming Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley Fight

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JAY-Z Applies for New York Sports Betting License To Form ‘Fanatics Sportsbook’

After taking part in a $325 million USD investment in Fanatics last week, JAY-Z, along with his full-service entertainment company Roc Nation, has partnered with the sports e-commerce platform’s owner Michael Rubin to apply for a New York gaming license to create Fanatics Sportsbook, according to Forbes. According to official documents filed with the New York State Gaming Commission, JAY-Z will assume a vice chairman position on the board of directors for a new “Fanatics Betting & Gaming” organization, while Rubin will be the new chief executive. “Fanatics Sportsbook will use one of the largest sports fan databases in North America and proven sports betting platform and player account management technology to operate sports wagering in New York,” the entity wrote in its application. Th...

Naomi Osaka Debuts Takashi Murakami Co-Designed Tennis Racket

Naomi Osaka has officially linked up with famed contemporary, Japanese artist Takashi Murakami to design a limited-edition Yonex tennis racket and accompanying bag. Both Osaka and Murakami have reimagined the iconic EZONE racket to feature Murakami’s signature cherry blossom motif atop a white base. Naomi’s name is printed on the throat of the racket, alongside kawaii silhouettes of a bear and kangaroo. In a recent interview with HYPEBAE, Osaka discussed what it was like collaborating with the legendary artist sharing, “Takashi is one of my favorite artists and we started messaging each other on Instagram a couple of years ago. We were both talking about something cool to work on together, so I suggested that we collaborate on my racket for the U.S. Open… and here we are!” The design motif...

The Top NBA Teams to Watch Out for This 2021-22 Season

2021’s NBA free-agency definitely didn’t disappoint, as the offseason has proven to be a summer of seismic shifts. Though several teams appeared to lack significant cap space to acquire major players, there have been a few stand-outs that have seen a significant shift in fortunes. The basketball community was hit with a series of major moves including seeing players like Russell Westbrook, Jonas Valanciunas, Kyle Kuzma and Steve Adams amongst those who were traded and shaking up the power rankings in the league. While some deals made were not a surprise, including Kawhi Leonard‘s decision to re-sign with the Los Angeles Clippers for a four-year $176.3 million USD contract and Luka Doncic agreeing to a five-year, $207 million USD extension with the Dallas Mavericks, some moves have proved t...

TaylorMade Milled Grind 3 Wedges Are Manufactured With Raised Micro-Ribs

TaylorMade has built the Milled Grind 3, with tour-proven performance using their RAW Face Technology. RAW wedges are preferred by most players and provide a consistent spin while also giving quality and function in rainy settings. TaylorMade’s Raised Micro-Ribs cover the complete face and sit among the traditional grooves. Its coarse and grained surface area gets better interaction between clubface and ball on pitch and flop shots. They are crafted to increase spin and improve the capability of shots on every side of the green. The latest iteration of the Milled Grind 3 wedges is offered in two finishes — Satin RAW Chrome and Satin RAW Black. Golfers have a range of loft choices which include 46°, 50°, 52°, 54°, 56°, 58° and 60°. In addition, an update from the previous Milled Grind 2 is ...