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The Weeknd has announced a 2022 world tour just days ahead of his Super Bowl LV halftime performance. The announcement includes a long list of live performances that will run for most of the year, with time off during the summer and a push throughout the fall before the tour winds down in late November. […]

Wrestler Jon Huber, best known for his work under the stage name Brodie Lee in All Elite Wrestling, has died of a non-COVID lung ailment. Huber’s wife announced his death on social media on Saturday, saying that the 41-year-old passed away while surrounded by family after having a battle with a lung issue. An Instagram […]

Lewis Hamilton will not be competing in this weekend’s Sakhir Grand Prix in Bahrain after testing positive for COVID-19, Mercedes has confirmed. As Formula1.com reported, Hamilton first tested positive after winning the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday. He had reportedly been tested three times last week, including on Sunday afternoon as part of the organization’s […]

Diego Maradona’s family is in the spotlight after the soccer legend passed away at the age of 60. The Argentinian forward, whose career spanned two decades, died early this week. According to Goal.com, he had been hospitalized since the start of November suffering from fatigue, with tests showing a blood clot on his brain. He […]

Golden Tate was told to sit out of Wednesday’s practice after both he and his wife, Elise Tate, ranted about his playing time, according to a report from Yahoo Sports. New York Giants head coach Joe Judge held the wide receiver out of practice and informed the media that the two are discussing how to […]

In the midst of the New England Patriots’ worst season since 2002, people formerly involved in the NFL have some harsh words for head coach Bill Belichick. Among those throwing insults are former NFL wide receiver Brandon Marshall and the New York Jets’ Rex Ryan. Both individuals have publicly slammed Belichick’s decisions and coaching style. […]

Diego Maradona has been admitted to the hospital following psychological ill health, his personal doctor has confirmed. The former soccer star celebrated his 60th birthday just days before entering the Ipensa clinic in La Plata, located just outside of Buenos Aires. According to ESPN, via Google Translate, the Argentinian coach received a medical checkup in […]

New Orleans Saints cornerback CJ Gardner-Johnson fired insults via his Instagram account at Chicago Bears wide receiver Javon Wims after the two got into a fistfight during the matchup on Sunday night, according to a report from TMZ. “That man punch like a female,” CJ stated on social media. In the third quarter of the […]

Tyson Fury is set to fight undefeated German boxer Agit Kabayel on December 5 at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The Mirror reported that Fury will compete in the U.K for the first time in two years, as long as his opponent agrees to the terms of the contest. “The Gypsy King” was set […]

Sports analyst Ian Rapoport predicted on Sunday that Odell Beckham Jr.’s career with the Cleveland Browns may be over soon after he tore his ACL in his last game against the Cincinnati Bengals, as reported by Sports Illustrated. “There is a very real possibility that he has played his final game with the Cleveland Browns,” […]

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Toronto Raptors are currently seeking a temporary relocation to the United States because of international travel bans Canada has put in place. After rumors stirred about the NBA team searching for a new home, influential members of Kansas City, Missouri, have offered to host the squad. However, several […]

UFC president Dana White believes Khabib Nurmagomedov will come out of retirement to achieve a 30-0 career record, according to a report from ESPN. The lightweight champion shocked the MMA community a week ago when he announced he was retiring from the sport. Dana explained on Thursday that he has been in contact with Khabib […]

In a recent interview, Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield called out the critics who claimed he performed better without star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., who tore his ACL in last week’s game, at his side, according to a report from TMZ. “For one, I just think it’s completely insensitive to a guy that just […]

UFC’s Jon Jones confidently stated that he is in fact the greatest fighter of all time in a video he recently released. He addressed the fans of Khabib Nurmagomedov, who just retired after he recorded a win against Justin Gaethje last Saturday, according to a report from TMZ. After the fight, numerous fans were stating […]

Kyle Larson has been officially reinstated by NASCAR after using a racial slur in a virtual race on Twitch in April. The driver was fired by the Chip Ganassi Racing team and also lost all his sponsors, according to a report from TMZ. Larson was heard by thousands of people that were streaming the event […]

Erin Andrews showed off her casual style and the contents of her refrigerator in a new Instagram share. The video was part of a segment she filmed for Women’s Health magazine. The 42-year-old rocked a pair of light denim Daisy Dukes that had a worn-in appearance. She wore the frayed hems of the cutoffs folded […]

Donald Trump is such a fan of Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight Colby Covington that he called the fighter in the middle of a press conference following his win over Tyron Woodley on Saturday. In a moment captured by ESPN MMA on Twitter, Trump was quick to praise the fighter following his technical knockout victory. The […]

The New York Mets and Miami Marlins had a moment of silence on August 27 at the start of their game, and then proceeded to walk of the field, CBS News reported. The teams took the action in a joint protest of racial injustice, leaving a “Black Lives Matter” T-shirt draped across home plate. The […]

The PGA Tour continued Friday with the second of four days at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco. As reported by Golf World, participant Jon Rahm got visibly angry with one of the tour’s official camera operators, before proceeding to stand in front of them and block their view. The incident occurred Friday afternoon as […]

After years of being stuck in positional purgatory, it seems the Buffalo Bills have finally found their franchise quarterback in third-year pro Josh Allen. While he’ll be looking to lead the Bills to an AFC title and beyond in 2020, fantasy owners may want to consider drafting the former Wyoming Cowboy to start on their […]

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New York Rangers on Tuesday night, completing a three-game sweep to advance in the NHL playoffs. With the Rangers eliminated, it raises questions regarding the future of longtime goaltender Henrik Lundqvist with the team. According to Newsday’s Colin Stephenson, it’s “quite possible” the 38-year-old Swede will not be with the […]

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Céspedes opted out of the remainder of the 2020 MLB season yesterday after he did not report to Atlanta’s Truist Park prior to a game against the Braves. In separate interviews with reporters today, Mets first baseman Pete Alonso and outfielder Brandon Nimmo refused to criticize their teammate’s decision. You […]

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday morning that it’s “game over” any time he sees a player kneeling during the national anthem. In a Facebook post, Trump referenced the fact that sports are coming back soon, but that he’s not going to brook any “disrespect” when it comes to the national anthem. “Looking forward to […]

The NHL is less than two weeks away from kicking off the 2020 playoffs after being forced to suspend their season back in March due to coronavirus, as previously reported by The Inquisitr. The Edmonton Oilers, led by Connor McDavid, are one of 24 teams in contention for the Stanley Cup this summer and as […]

Fans in the United Kingdom could start returning to sports stadiums as early as October, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday. As BBC News reported, the sports industry has taken one of the biggest, and most visible hits from the coronavirus pandemic. Multiple leagues have seen their seasons postponed or canceled, and those that […]

The England National Cricket Selectors have released the names of the cricket squad who will be facing West Indies on Wednesday, July 8. The selectors picked a 13-man team and named Ben Stokes as the captain. The longtime vice-captain and all-rounder will replace Joe Root as England’s skipper for the match, per The Cricket Times. […]

The first Saturday of May, the customary day of the Kentucky Derby, was a quiet one, as not just the iconic horse race but all professional sports in the United States were put on hold due to the threat from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, per CNN. While the horses competing cannot contract coronavirus, the […]

As the novel coronavirus pandemic spread across the world, sport was put on hiatus, only returning in formats adapted to minimize the risk of spread and almost always without a crowd present. While the nature of horse racing means there is minimal contact between jockeys as they ride horses that cannot spread the virus, thoroughbred […]

Former United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) soccer coach Bruce Arena said that playing the national anthem before sporting events is “awkward” and “inappropriate,” in a conversation with ESPN. The matter of the national anthem before sporting events has become a hotbed of controversy for several years now, ever since Colin Kaepernick famously “took a […]

Oklahoma State University’s head football coach, Mike Gundy, told ESPN that he was a “dumb*ss” for wearing a One America News (OAN) t-shirt during a fishing trip with his sons. In the same interview, star running back Chuba Hubbard discussed how he and his coach had moved forward after he sent an angry tweet of […]

Cricket South Africa stunned sports fans on Wednesday, June 18, when it announced that it would be introducing a new format to the game, per Independent Online. The return of competitive cricket in South Africa will also herald the 3 team cricket format, which will be known as 3TC. Strict Protocols For The Return Of […]

Oklahoma State University football coach Mike Gundy became the subject of headlines Monday afternoon after a photograph of him fishing while wearing a One America News (OAN) t-shirt made the rounds on social media. OSU’s star football player, senior Chuba Hubbard, expressed his displeasure at his coach’s choice in attire while retweeting the photograph, according […]

Vasant Raiji is dead. ESPN Cricinfo reported that the the world’s oldest first-class cricket player, passed away on Saturday, June 13. The former batsman died at the age of 100 due to old age, according to a relative. He passed away in his sleep in the early hours of Saturday morning at his home. “He […]

Following NASCAR’s announcement on Wednesday that it would be banning the Confederate flag from all of its events and properties, driver Ray Ciccarelli announced that he will be leaving the company at the end of the 2020 season, per CBS Sports. In a lengthy Facebook post on his now-deactivated account, Ciccarelli voiced his opposition to […]

Two of the most popular sports-related subreddits on Reddit went dark on Tuesday, closing their boards with a message decrying what moderators saw as actions to harbor racists and calling for a site-wide anti-bigotry policy. The r/NBA and r/NFL pages were both set to private on Tuesday, a day when many promoted a social media […]

On Tuesday, the NHL announced its plan to move forward with the Stanley Cup playoffs via its Return to Play plan. According to the league’s official website, there are 10 cities currently being considered as the two potential hub sites for the Western and Eastern conferences. Any remaining regular-season games will be canceled. Sixteen teams […]

The Coca-Cola 600 has been delayed for rain, and it could be a while before the NASCAR race returns. Sunday’s NASCAR race was hit with a major delay as heavy rain started to fall on the track just after 7 p.m. ET, with Kurt Busch leading on lap 50. With 350 laps to go in […]

Retired broadcaster Vin Scully, best known for his time with the Los Angeles Dodgers, has been hospitalized after a fall at his home on Tuesday afternoon, TMZ reported. According to a Dodgers spokesperson who spoke to TMZ, the 92-year-old will soon be released and is in good spirits, which is reflected in the legendary sportscaster’s […]

An Iranian teenager stunned the chess world by beating World Champion Magnus Carlsen in a tournament, taking home a $14,000 prize in the process, according to a report from CNN. Alireza Firouzja, 16, beat Carlsen, 8.5 to 7.5, to claim the top prize of the Banter Blitz Cup. The tournament involved blitz chess, a variant […]

Jon Bon Jovi revealed his cute, new nickname for Prince Harry, with whom he will team up with for a charity recording of Bon Jovi’s single “Unbroken.” The New Jersey rocker revealed in a new interview that he will call the royal “the artist formerly known as prince,” referring to the title change Harry will […]

During an appearance on ESPN’s Get Up, the network’s reporter Jeff Darlington revealed some bad news for Tom Brady fans hoping for the quarterback, who hits free agency March 18, to return to the New England Patriots, CBS Boston reported. “There are people very close to Tom Brady who are being told by Tom Brady, […]

The world of animals was roiled in controversy after Siba the standard poodle nabbed the top spot at the 2020 Westminster Dog Show. While it’s generally agreed that all dogs are good dogs, not everyone is happy about the results of dog breeding’s biggest show. Fans of the competition lashed out after the win was […]

Tyreek Hill‘s relationship with his ex-girlfriend Crystal Espinal has made headlines more than once over the past couple of years. The Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver is getting ready for the Super Bowl and many fans are seeking information about the star’s tumultuous past with his ex-fiancée. The pair had an on-again, off-again relationship over […]

Shortly before Super Bowl LIV, which pits the San Francisco 49ers against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, sportscaster Joe Buck’s wife, Michelle Beisner-Buck, will appear on ESPN‘s special four-hour edition of Postseason NFL Countdown, according to the network’s press room. Beisner-Buck’s segment is set to air at 12.30 p.m. and will look into 49ers […]

Following the tragic passing of NBA star Kobe Bryant, author Paulo Coelho has decided to delete the draft of a children’s book collaboration the two had been working on prior to Bryant’s death, reported The Guardian. The Brazilian author, well-known for his novel The Alchemist, revealed the children’s book partnership on Monday. Last August, the […]

For those who are mourning the tragic loss of basketball legend Kobe Bryant, his documentary, Kobe Bryant’s Muse, is currently available on Amazon Prime and Showtime. As recently reported by The Inquisitr, Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others lost their lives in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, early on Sunday morning. Since then, […]

Mamba Sports Academy — the training facility that was Kobe Bryant’s passion project — was the reported destination of the basketball legend, his daughter Gianna, and seven others when their helicopter crashed into a mountain in Calabasas, California. The school was created in 2018 as a multi-sport training center for young athletes and was reportedly […]

Ara George Zobayan has been identified as the pilot flying the helicopter involved in the fateful crash that took the lives of Kobe Bryant and eight others, including Bryant’s daughter, Gianna. Zobayan was among the nine victims of the crash, which left no survivors, according to a report by Daily Mail. The 50-year-old of Armenian […]

With less than one year to go before the 2020 ICC T20 Cricket World Cup opens in Australia, West Indies are looking nothing like the team that battled to the 2016 title. After dropping all three matches of a home series against India in August, the Windies traveled to India, only to lose the opener […]

The 2020 presidential election seems to be drawing much more hype and excitement than America’s favorite sports teams, according to a new poll that revealed Americans’ desire for a political victory outweighs their dreams of a championship run by their preferred sports teams. According to Fox Business, a Seton Hall University poll released on Friday […]