Ben Clarke

Despite an underwhelming stint with the Rwanda Patriots last year, Grammy Award-winning rapper J. Cole still isn't ready to put to bed his pro basketball career. Instead, Cole will now take his talents to Canadian Elite Professional League (CEBL), where he'll play as a guard with the Scarborough Shooting Stars. CEBL officially confirmed the news on their Twitter on Thursday. https://twitter.com/CEBLeague/status/1527446007163805698 Speaking...

The New York Yankees' legend Alex Rodriguez is expanding his post-baseball business portfolio. Rodriguez's new venture is the popular MMA promotion Professional Fighters League (PFL), in which he made a sizeable investment in recent days. The PFL announced the news on Thursday and also shared that Rodriguez will join its board of directors. https://twitter.com/PFLMMA/status/1527346832183263232 While PFL didn't disclose the size of Rodriguez's...

Barcelona's forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang made a decision to retire from Gabon national team. Aubameyang's retirement was confirmed by the Gabonese Football Federation (FEGAFOOT). According to FEGAFOOT, Aubameyang informed them of his decision via letter on Tuesday. https://twitter.com/julietbawuah/status/1526989092247969792 "After 13 years of pride in representing my country, I announce that I am ending my international career," said Aubameyang. "I would like to thank...

After starting the tournament with two wins, Team USA recorded its first loss at the 2022 Ice Hockey World Championship. The U.S. lost 4-1 to reigning Olympic gold medalists Finland in a Group B clash between the two sides on Monday. As NBC Sports points out, this was the fifth straight time Team USA failed to beat a nation...

Uruguay striker Luis Suarez will be leaving Atletico Madrid this summer after spending two seasons with the club. The La Liga giants announced the news in an official statement and on their social media. The club also organized a farewell ceremony for Suarez following their last home match of the 2021-22 season against Sevilla on Sunday night. https://twitter.com/atletienglish/status/1526147950782685186?cxt=HHwWhIC9kbbe-60qAAAA "I want to thank...

Polish striker Robert Lewandowski appears to be ready for a new challenge after dominating the Bundesliga for the better part of the past decade. According to Sky Sports, Lewandowski already informed Bayern Munich that he doesn't want to extend his deal past the 2022-23 season. Reportedly, Lewandowski wasn't thrilled with the terms Bayern offered him in the past, but that...

Brazilian attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho managed to turn his loan stint with Aston Villa into a permanent transfer. The Premier League side confirmed the news on Thursday. Coutinho joined Villa on a loan deal in January from La Liga giants Barcelona. He made an immediate impact, scoring four goals and assisting for three more in 16 appearances. This prompted the...

The San Jose Sharks' legendary center Patrick Marleau announced his decision to retire from professional hockey. Marleau is bowing out after playing 23 seasons in the NHL with Sharks, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Pittsburgh Penguins. Marleau last played during the 2020-21 NHL campaign, when he scored four goals and dished five assists in 56 games with the Sharks. He spent...

The Miami Dolphins continue adding to their backfield under new head coach Mike McDaniel. The most recent running back to head to Miami will be veteran Sony Michel, who joins the franchise on a one-year deal. Michel, who is coming off a Super Bowl-winning run with the LA Rams, will reportedly earn $2.1 million in 2022. https://twitter.com/MiamiDolphins/status/1524037436946272256 Michel played all 17 games...

The Seattle Sounders have lost their key midfielder Joao Paulo for the remainder of the 2022 MLS season. The news was confirmed by the team's head coach Brian Schmetzer, who told reporters on Thursday that Paulo is dealing with a torn ACL. Paulo suffered the injury in the first half of Wednesday's CONCACAF Champions League finals game against Pumas UNAM....