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British boxing champion Anthony Joshua is now set to defend his WBO, WBA and IBF heavyweight titles against Ukrainian challenger Oleksandr Usyk. Scheduled for September, the upcoming bout between the two Olympic gold medallists will take place in the Tottenham Hotspur football stadium capable of accommodating an audience of more than 60,000 people. Aside from winning a gold medal at the Olympic games back in 2012, Usyk is also the first cruiserweight contender in history to hold all four major world championships at the same time: the WBA, WBO, IBF and WBC titles. “The date is set and we are fully locked in,” Joshua said of the bout. “I put it all on the line again, and it’s time to defend my crown. We are two Olympic gold medallists who have fought our way to the top and never avoided cha...

Tom Brady might be hanging up his jersey very soon. Arguably the greatest quarterback the sport has ever seen, Brady holds a number of NFL records including seven Super Bowl Championship titles. The longevity of his professional football career has amazed fans and sports critics worldwide. However, recently Brady’s trainer spoke on The Adam Schefter Podcast, touching on Brady’s career. He shared, “I think the biggest accomplishment from me will come probably if we make it through age 45 because that’s what his goal was. That will probably be the proudest moment for me, to say, ‘Hey, we actually did it.’ I know from my perspective that I want to honor my promise to him in helping him with his goal. If his goal changes, no problem. If he says, ‘Hey, I think I’m going to call it a day,’ then ...

The Milwaukee Bucks have officially claimed the title as the 2021 NBA Champions, giving brothers Giannis and Thanasis Antetokounmpo their first championship ring in the league. The two siblings are now on the same level as younger brother Kostas Antetokounmpo, who previously won the 2020 NBA Championships with the Los Angeles Lakers. The historical feat marks the first trio of brothers in the NBA to all win a league title. Post-championship game, Giannis said during an on-court interview, “A lot of people was making jokes last year when Kostas won his championship with the Lakers. Obviously at the dinner table it was awkward a little bit because he had the ring before me. But now me and Thanasis have ours. But now me and Thanasis have the ring too, so we’re happy.” Prior to Giannis and Tha...

This year’s NBA Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, has completed Kobe Bryant‘s final challenge to him yesterday after leading the Milwaukee Bucks to a 2021 NBA Championship. In the last post-game interview of the 2021 NBA Finals, Giannis reflects on how he first asked Kobe for a challenge in 2017 after he saw the Black Mamba’s challenges for Isaiah Thomas to make the All-NBA First Team, and Demar DeRozan to rekindle a lost friendship from his youth in Compton. To the young star’s surprise, Kobe responded to his request with “MVP.” “At first I was like joking, I didn’t think that he would respond to me, but when he did, he made me believe. Kobe Bryant thinks I can do this… I had to do it. I had to work hard,” Giannis said. After being crowned MVP in 2019, Kobe gave him his next challenge, a ...

Fear of mechanical doping has reared its ugly head once again at the Tour de France. Now that the cycling event has concluded, with UAE Team Emirates’ Tadej Pogačar as the victor, reports are coming out from unnamed riders that they heard “strange noises” coming from the rear wheels of other teams’ racing bikes during the race. The noise was reportedly coming from the rear wheels and sounded like a little sizzling noise. While past examples of mechanical doping in competitive biking came in the form of a tiny motor (which goes a long way) hidden in the tubing and seat, riders are describing this new form of mechanical enhancement similar to the energy recovery system used in Formula 1 cars. An unnamed rider commented, “There is no longer talk of a motor in the crankset or an electromagnet ...

Yesterday, the Milwalkee Bucks defeated the Phoenix Suns, taking home their first NBA championship victory since 1971. The crown jewel of the NBA finals win is the renowned Larry O’Brien Trophy, but it’s a little sweeter when it comes in a bespoke Louis Vuitton case. The Louis Vuitton travel case was hand-crafted in the house’s historic Asnières workshop outside of Paris, France. The trunk features Louis Vuitton’s emblematic monogram canvas and was fitted with brass fixtures. Additionally, the inside of the case is coated in a rich cobalt blue. The outside also harbors a large “V” in white with blue and red details, reminiscent of the NBA logo. Louis Vuitton is the first official trophy case provider of the NBA, as their multi-year partnership launched the LV x NBA collection last May, und...

It comes as no surprise that the entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas is vying for a chance to expand its offering. Just last month, the NBA was considering on expanding its league to include other cities, with Seattle and Las Vegas at the forefront of being considered as the next NBA cities. Former UNLV basketball star, Jacie Robinson is set to help break ground on the new entertainment complex, All Net Resort and Arena. The project has an approximate cost of $4 billion USD and is expected to host 23,000 seats. The sporting arena will feature a retractable roof and the surrounding complex will feature two hotels and a theater. Robinson confirmed to 8 News Now, “Would we like to have an NBA team? Absolutely. But, would we be deterred if we don’t? No.” Comcast is also amongst one o...

With the Tokyo Olympics around the corner, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has officially selected the next city to host the Summer Games in 2032. Brisbane, Australia is the city of choice, making Australia a three-time Olympic Host. Sydney held the games in 2000 and Melbourne hosted them in 1956. The IOC now has the next three locations for the Olympic Summer Games mapped out, with the 2024 games taking place in Paris, 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles and now Brisbane in 2032. Brisbane has become the first city to win the summer bid under the new selection process. The old bidding process received a lot of criticism for corruption and instability as candidates often pulled out of contention too late. IOC President Thomas Back said in a statement, “Brisbane 2032 is the first future h...

Titleist has designed three recently developed Scotty Cameron models, labeled as the Champions Choice line. Made in a special edition run to be available this summer, the latest putters show off the silky build of the Special Select kinsfolk of putters. The Champions Choice putters come in three models: Newport Button Back, Newport 2 Button Back, and Flowback 5.5 Button Back. The whole lot highlights a milled 303 stainless steel body and modern vibration dampening technology. Every one of the Champions Choice models contains a precision milled Teryllium insert outlines into the 303 stainless steel putter head; this continues to be refined upon using recent milling and manufacturing techniques. The Flowback 5.5 also includes a 6061 aircraft aluminum sole plate to transfer weight to the outs...

Los Angeles Rams‘ top running back has suffered a torn Achilles during training camp, forcing the star athlete to miss the upcoming 2021 NFL season. Last year, Akers finished the season as the Ram’s leading rusher. The season saw the young player average 6.3 attempts per game to over 20 in the latter part of the season. From Week 13 through to the Super Bowl LV, Aker had 645 rushing yards, the fourth most in the entire NFL. It gave the Rams plenty of hope for the 2021 season, which was expected to place Akers at the focal point of the Rams’ playbook. In a press appearance earlier this week, Coach Sean McVay said, “We’ve got some young backs on our roster that I’m intrigued about seeing how they handle this opportunity. I don’t know that the veteran route is something that we would rule out...

FIFA is reportedly experimenting with new changes to the rules of football, with the controversial ideas each being trialled during the Future of Football Cup youth tournament. The wide-ranging new rules would see the game look almost entirely different from its current iteration, with everything from game lengths to suspensions potentially changing. One of the most notable changes is the introduction of two 30 minute halves, which would replace the game’s current 90 minute length. This drastic will be supplemented by a new rule meaning that the clock stops whenever the ball goes out of play. Other changes being trialled include unlimited substitutions (up from five or three, depending on the tournament), as well as throw-ins being played with feet and an automatic 5 minute suspension for ...

Jordan Brand has released a new documentary, telling the dual stories of Zion Williamson and the current state of basketball in Britain. Titled The Next Dance, the documentary has a particular focus on how British players are influenced by stars across the Atlantic, with Williamson’s rise to the top of the sport a particular inspiration for a generation of players. Launching the project, director Laurence McKenna explained, “We wanted to create something that beautifully captured the current state of British basketball and the potential it has, couple that with Zion’s unique personality and story. Throughout we discovered the parallels between the two and how basketball, as a whole, can seek to inspire and motivate all across the world, no matter where you come from.” On one side, The Next...