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The New Orleans Pelicans’ star Zion Williamson received a one-game suspension after being late for a team flight. Reportedly, Williamson didn’t arrive on time for the Pelicans’ flight to Philadelphia, where the team was set to play the 76ers. The Pelicans confirmed the suspension but didn’t disclose the details, instead saying it was “a violation of team policies." https://twitter.com/PelicansNBA/status/1877840023778623962 When asked about...

The Green Bay Packers will enter the postseason without their wideout Christian Watson after he tore his ACL in a regular-season finale loss against the Chicago Bears. The news was confirmed by the Packers’ head coach, Matt LaFleur. Watson dealt with knee issues earlier in the season and missed the Week 17 clash against the Minnesota Vikings due to this....

U.S. international forward Brandon Vazquez is nearing a return to MLS. Vazquez is a target for Austin FC, which is near to finalizing transfer terms with Vazquez’s current club CF Monterrey. Vazquez joined Monterrey a year ago in a $7.5 million transfer from FC Cincinnati. His time in Liga MX was mixed, as he didn’t play poorly but also failed to...

The Philadelphia Eagles’ running back Saquon Barkley won’t play in the final game of the season despite having a shot at the NFL’s single-season rushing record, according to head coach Nick Sirianni. Barkley has rushed for 2,005 yards in the 2024 season, making him 101 yards shy of breaking Eric Dickerson’s record of 2,105 yards set in 1984. Barkley already...

Portuguese star forward Cristiano Ronaldo doesn’t seem to be thinking about retirement as he approaches his 40th birthday. With his contract with Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr coming to an end in the summer, Ronaldo reportedly already started to plot his next move. Spanish media outlet Marca reports that Ronaldo is “open to new challenges” if he and Al...

The Miami Heat doesn’t intend to trade superstar Jimmy Butler despite the player’s wish for a change of scenery and strong interest from other NBA teams. Team president Pat Riley confirmed this in a statement issued earlier this week. Butler has been the subject of various trade rumors in recent weeks. According to a report, Butler wants to leave the...

LAFC bolstered their attack on Tuesday, agreeing to a three-year deal with MLS veteran striker Jeremy Ebobisse. The team confirmed the deal on their social media, adding that the agreement contains an option for the 2028 MLS season. https://twitter.com/LAFC/status/1871330023749419357 Ebobisse spent his early career with Portland Timbers, where he scored 29 goals in 109 games and helped the team with the MLS...

Guard Alex Caruso opted to pass on the opportunity to test free agency next summer, having signed a new contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder. It is reportedly a four-year, $81 million deal. Caruso was in the final year of the four-year, $37 million contract he signed with the Chicago Bulls in 2021. He is making $9.9 million in...

Veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is eyeing an unexpected return to the NFL less than a year after retiring from professional football. Bridgewater retired back in February and became a head coach of his alma mater high school Miami Northwestern. After coaching Northwestern to a state title over the weekend, Bridgewater made it clear he still isn’t done with the NFL. During...

Former UFC champion Conor McGregor will put his return to MMA on hold in favor of a boxing match with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. McGregor announced the news on social media while addressing rumors about his potential fight with reigning UFC Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria, which he labeled as “false.” “I am in preliminary agreements with the Ambani family to face Logan...