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AEW News

AEW Dynamite: Mike Tyson confronts Chris Jericho

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (UPI) -- Boxing great Mike Tyson came face-to-face with Chris Jericho on AEW Dynamite. Jericho called out the boxer while he was holding a pep rally on Wednesday for this group, The Inner Circle. Tyson, on Saturday, had presented the new TNT Championship to Cody at pay-per-view event Double or Nothing. https://youtu.be/LC3QzFZN6HU Jericho and The Inner Circle were attempting to cheer each other up after they lost the Stadium Stampede match to The Elite. Jericho and his crew […]

todayMay 28, 2020 59

NASCAR

NASCAR: Alsco Uniforms 500 moved to Thursday night

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (UPI) -- Hard rain postponed Wednesday's Cup Series Alsco Uniforms 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Charlotte, N.C. Drivers will now start their engines for the NASCAR event at 7 p.m. EDT Thursday. The Alsco Uniforms 500 was set to be the fourth Cup Series event since NASCAR returned from its hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic. NASCAR also pushed the Xfinity Series Cheddar's 300, scheduled for Saturday, to 7 p.m. EDT on Monday. Both races will air on […]

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Sports

Three sports activities you probably didn’t consider

There are so many sports choices out there that there are definitely some that you have never considered taking part in. You don’t want to miss out on some of the opportunities that life has for you. However, it’s hard to know exactly what to do when it’s impossible to know all the options. Here are some fun options you probably didn't consider. Option 1: Archery The first sports option we’re going to look at is archery. It’s not something […]

todayMay 21, 2020 28

MLB News

The importance of first base

Most people who've watched Moneyball remember the conversation where Billy Beane asks Scott Hatteberg to transition from behind the plate to first base. Scott shows concern, saying that he's only ever played at catcher. Beane responds by asking manager Ron Washington to confirm that it's not that hard to play first base. Washington cuts the bullshit immediately, responding with "It's incredibly hard". This has been the only time that playing first base has been given the respect it should. I’m […]

todayMay 20, 2020 21

Football News

Saints’ Superdome to get new name in 2021

NEW ORLEANS (UPI) -- The New Orleans Saints' Superdome will have a new name in 2021. Saints vice president of communications Greg Bensel told Forbes and NOLA.com that Mercedes-Benz won't renew its naming rights to 75,000-seat facility. The company's contract for the stadium name -- the Mercedes-Benz Superdome -- expires in July 2021. "The agreement is not being renewed, based on Mercedes-Benz having other opportunities," Bensel told NOLA.com. "Mercedes-Benz has been an excellent partner for our team, the building and […]

todayMay 20, 2020 40

Sports

Usain Bolt, girlfriend give birth to daughter

KINGSTON, Jamaica (UPI) -- Former Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt is a father after his girlfriend Kasi Bennett gave birth to a baby girl. The couple welcomed their daughter on Sunday. Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced the news Monday on Twitter before Bolt confirmed it on social media. Bennett announced she was pregnant on Jan. 23. The couple had a gender reveal party and March, where Bennett announced she was pregnant with a girl. Bolt reposted congratulatory messages Monday and Tuesday […]

todayMay 19, 2020 96

Football News

NFL considers helmet facemasks with surgical, N95 material

NEW YORK (UPI) -- The NFL is testing prototypes for helmet facemasks, which could include N95 or surgical material, prior to the 2020 season as a way to defend against the coronavirus pandemic. NFL Players Association medical director Thom Mayer spoke about the project during an appearance Monday on The Adam Schefter Podcast. The players union is also working with NFL engineers and sports equipment company Oakley to test the prototypes. "Back in early March, I had suggested that we […]

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Football News

Ten NFL match-ups to watch during the 2020-21 season

Are you ready for some NFL football? That’s a rhetorical question. We all know we’re begging for some football! We still don’t know if the season will kick off as scheduled. Ultimately, football will be back and it can’t come soon enough. Below are our top 10 matchups of the season and must-see TV for NFL fans around the world. 10. Packers at Bears (January 3, Fox) Sure, this Week 17 tilt would be far more entertaining if the Packers […]

todayMay 15, 2020 70

Olympics News

IOC anticipates $800 million in costs for postponed Tokyo Games

TOKYO (UPI) -- The International Olympic Committee announced Thursday that it anticipates it will bear $800 million in expenses following the postponement of the 2020 Tokyo Games. The IOC said the figure includes $650 million in costs for the organization of the event originally planned for this summer as well as a $150 million aid package to allow various Olympic organizations to continue their sports and activities and support their athletes. "The Olympic Movement is facing an unprecedented challenge. The […]

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