Stephen Curry remains one of the NBA’s biggest attractions. His deep shooting range, slick ball-handling, and infectious joy for the game still draw crowds who arrive early just to watch his warmup routines. Yet, for more than two years, fans in New Orleans missed out on that experience. Curry sat out four straight games in […]
Read more...
San Jose Sharks captain Logan Couture has officially ended his playing career after a prolonged and painful battle with injury, closing the book on a memorable 15-year run with the franchise. The 36-year-old forward, flanked by Sharks general manager Mike Grier, spoke to media at SAP Center on Tuesday, reflecting on the groin-related condition that […]
Read more...
Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon has secured his future in the Windy City after signing a three-year, $40 million contract extension, with $31.25 million guaranteed. The deal, reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, makes Gordon the NFL’s highest-paid slot cornerback with an average annual value of $13.3 million. Gordon, 25, becomes the second member of the […]
Read more...
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski and his team are open to undefeated contender Movsar Evloev getting the next shot at the title. Volkanovski (27-5 MMA, 14-4 UFC) regained his belt in dominant fashion with a unanimous decision win over Diego Lopes at UFC 314 in Miami. Despite the quick turnaround from his previous loss, Volkanovski […]
Read more...
New York Mets outfielder Jose Siri is set for an extended spell on the sidelines after tests confirmed a fractured left tibia. Siri sustained the injury during Saturday’s game against the Oakland Athletics when he fouled a pitch off his leg and had to be carted off the field. Initial X-rays came back negative, but […]
Read more...
The Phoenix Suns fired head coach Mike Budenholzer on Monday after the team failed to reach the NBA playoffs despite having the largest payroll in the league. In a terse, one-line statement, the Suns said Budenholzer had been sacked after the team’s worst league finish since 2019. “Competing at the highest level remains our goal, […]
Read more...
Jordy Smith returned to the top of the podium with his first World Championship Tour victory in eight years, claiming the Surf City El Salvador Pro title in Punta Roca. In an all-South African final, the 37-year-old veteran outclassed compatriot Matthew McGillivray in long, overhead waves. Smith, who joined the tour in 2008, looked in […]
Read more...
The Chicago Cubs have suffered a major blow to their rotation with news that pitcher Justin Steele will miss the remainder of the 2025 season. Manager Craig Counsell confirmed Sunday that the left-hander will undergo surgery to repair the flexor tendon in his left elbow. Steele, 29, experienced discomfort following his most recent outing and […]
Read more...
Paddy Pimblett delivered the biggest performance of his UFC career at UFC 314, scoring a dominant third-round TKO victory over former Bellator champion Michael Chandler. Fighting in the co-main event at the Kaseya Center, Pimblett (23-3 MMA, 7-0 UFC) controlled the bout from start to finish, silencing critics who questioned his level of competition and […]
Read more...
James Harden scored 39 points as the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Golden State Warriors 124-119 in overtime to clinch the final playoff spot in a thrilling last day of the NBA regular season on Sunday. Harden’s superb display in San Francisco helped the Clippers bag the fifth seed in the Western Conference and sets […]
Read more...
South Africa’s rising middle-distance star Adriaan Wildschutt delivered a stunning performance at the Absa Run Your City Gqeberha race on Sunday, smashing the national 10km record with a time of 27 minutes 28 seconds. Wildschutt’s run eclipsed the previous South African mark of 27:35, set by Precious Mashele on the same course in 2023. The […]
Read more...
South African sprint star Akani Simbine made a statement at the FNB Botswana Golden Grand Prix, clocking 9.90 seconds in the 100 metres to post the fastest time in the world this year. Simbine, competing in his first 100m race of the season, showed top form despite running into a -1.4m/sec headwind. The 60m bronze […]
Read more...