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Damian Lillard has been at the top of NBA trade rumor discussions after recent details about him wanting out of Portland surfaced. Recently, reports indicated that teams like the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers could be looking into trading for Dame, though the superstar point guard denied the rumors. Possibly the most surprising team vying for the guard is Golden State Warriors. The Warriors already have a start point in Steph Curry and Klay Thompson is slated to return next season. However, according to The Athletic, the Warriors are considering a possible trade for Lillard, potentially creating a package around Andrew Wiggins and James Wiseman. It has been confirmed that calls were made to discuss the initial idea surrounding Lillard and acknowledgment that the “theoretical offer would ...

PXG introduces the new Xtreme Dark finish as an option for the 0311 GEN4 irons. The new surface coating features a black diamond-like carbon finish, an implementation that yields a lustrous appearance. This PXG Xtreme Dark finish was first initiated in the PXG irons GEN1 series, and later available in the GEN2 irons. The matte-black veneer for the latest PXG 0311 GEN4 irons was achieved by a three-layer ionization process, DLC (diamond-like carbon) is a dense, graphite-like, carbon-based coating that is applied to the external portion of the club head. The glaze has been utilized in an assortment of high-wear resistance technologies, including fuel injection systems, and is known for its resilience. Lastly, the 0311 GEN4 Irons incorporate a hollow composition charged with proprietary XCOR ...

As the dust settles from the happenings of UFC 264, Conor McGregor‘s coach John Kavanagh has now revealed why “The Notorious” suffered a broken leg that brought his fight with Dustin Poirier to a disappointing doctor stoppage. Speaking to UFC on ESPN Analyst and Reporter Laura Sanko, Coach Kavanagh noted that Conor McGregor had suffered an injury during his training camp for the trilogy fight. Despite keeping exactly how the injury occurred, Kavanagh noted that McGregor’s left leg was definitely compromised which was confirmed by a medical scan, opting to nurse the hairline fracture to try and stay healthy. A recent The Joe Rogan Experience episode saw UFC commentator Joe Rogan further breakdown the leg break showing moments in the fight where Conor McGregor’s leg was further damaged. From...

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After months of speculation, Lionel Messi has finally agreed a new deal with Barcelona. The Argentinian player’s future had looked increasingly uncertain, culminating with him becoming a free agent at the beginning of July, however he is now poised to commit to the club with a five year contract. According to reports, Messi’s contract will include one year at a rate reduced by 50% in reflection of the dire economic position that Barcelona is currently in. While he has agreed to a hefty cut, Messi will still reportedly earn around £17 million GBP (approximately $23.5 million USD) in the next year. After the first cash-strapped season, Messi’s contract will duly increase and his release clause will be set at £510 million GBP (approximately $707 million USD). Although Messi’s contract will ru...

YouTube star Jake Paul has been gearing up to fight former UFC Welterweight Champion Tyron Woodley at the end of the summer. Jake Paul is keen to show that he is serious about the sport, hoping to uphold his current record which saw him win all three of his bouts by TKO. However, some have said that his matchups against Nate Robinson and Ben Askren were not exactly the best contenders for the amateur fighter, with his upcoming fight against Tyron Woodley, expected to be his toughest match to date. Paul and Woodley were supposed to collide on August 28, however, the match has officially been delayed to August 29. The exact reason for the 24-hour push has not been revealed. Reporter Dan Rafael was amongst the first to break the news on Twitter. He has also confirmed that the fight will take ...

Jake Paul visited Real 92.3 LA’s Big Boy’s Neighborhood for an in-depth interview touching on multiple topics. Jake starts off speaking on his journey from the Disney Channel star, to falling into the LA lifestyle, to how boxing gave him a direction and turned his life around. In the interview, Jake accuses UFC president Dana White of underpaying fighters who put their lives on the line in the ring, saying the UFC is the “league with the biggest gap in the player owner ratio of how much they get paid.” He then calls out some of his haters, saying he “might knock The Game out for charity,” and mentions Nate Diaz, Kamaru Usman, and Tyson Fury‘s younger brother Tommy Fury as potential opponents for future fights. Jake then turns to troll the recently defeated Conor McGregor saying, “Conor has...

Dapper Labs, the company behind NFT collectable site NBA Top Shot, is hosting a contest that will allow eight lucky Phoenix Suns fans to win exclusive tickets to Game 5. NBA Top Shot is a digital service that allows fans to collect their team’s highlights and purchase them as NFTs. For this five day activation, the company has partnered with the Phoenix Suns to offer eight collectors the chance to attend Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Winners will receive two NBA Top Shot Suite tickets, airfare and accommodation to-and-from Phoenix, a private meet and greet with several Suns legends and much more. To enter, collectors must meet a number of requirements, which you can read in full here. The winners will be announced later this week, so be on the lookout. NBA Top Shot aims to redefine team f...

Kawhi Leonard‘s absence in the latter half of the NBA Western Conference Finals was gravely felt, seemingly costing the Los Angeles Clippers a chance at a championship title. The injury was initially labeled as a sprain to his right knee, giving Clippers fans a bit of optimism that the star player would be able to bounce back next season. However, the recent news regarding Leonard’s surgery to repair a partially torn ACL. There is currently no news regarding whether or not The Klaw will make an appearance next season. Reporter, Shams Charania took to Twitter to reveal the news. Dr. Rajpal Brar gave his two cents on the injury anticipating that Leonard would require “around 9 months to get back to court and even longer to return to preinjury levels.” ESPN reported that Leonard has a player ...

In addition to Nike‘s Play New campaign, the footwear giant has launched an inspirational film titled Best Day Ever, suggesting a future for sports that’s full of ambition and a new generation of athletes. With a strong emphasis on the creativity and inclusivity of the community, the film shows how powerful sports could be in shaping a better tomorrow. Featuring Nike elite athletes such as Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Diede de Groot, A’ja Wilson, Lebron James and Serena Williams, Best Day Ever imagines the future of sports: “Tomorrow, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce becomes the first woman to run 100m in under 10 seconds. Tomorrow, wheelchair tennis legend Diede de Groot debuts her namesake video game. Tomorrow, A’ja Wilson convinces world leaders to declare sport a human right.” Despite envisioning a...

Roger Federer will not be competing in the Tokyo Olympics later this month, announcing on Tuesday that he experienced a “setback” with his knee. “During the grass court season, I unfortunately experienced a setback with my knee, and have accepted that I must withdraw from the Tokyo Olympic Games,”the 39-year-old Swiss tennis champion wrote on Twitter. “I am greatly disappointed, as it has been an honor and highlight of my career each time I have represented Switzerland.” Last year, the athlete underwent two knee operations and said that he was taking time off from competing to recover. He returned in March to play in the Qatar Open for his first match in 14 months. In today’s announcement, Federer wrote has “already begun rehabilitation” in hopes of returning to the court later this s...

A new video has emerged sharing what Conor McGregor was saying following the doctor stoppage of his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. Sitting on the Octagon canvas with medical staff attending to his broken leg, “The Notorious” was continuing his aggressive trash talk. McGregor can be heard repeating death threats, “In your sleep you’re getting it, in your sleep you’re dead, you and your Mrs, it ain’t over,” in reference to Poirier’s wife, Jolie. Poirier went on to condemn McGregor’s post-fight comments while talking to the press, revealing that McGregor was also pointing a finger gun to his head. Conor McGregor who went through surgery the day after the fight spoke to fans on social media noting that he will be on crutches for around six weeks before getting back to training. ...