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Retired soccer player and former DC United manager Wayne Rooney revealed that he rejected an offer to coach in the Saudi Pro League before accepting his new role as manager of Birmingham City FC. Current Birmingham chief executive Garry Cook revealed that, when he was the CEO of the Saudi League, he attempted to lure Rooney but to no...

The New York Yankees had a disappointing 2023 campaign that saw them miss out on the postseason for the first time since 2016. This didn’t sit well with owner Hal Steinbrenner, who plans to make “some changes” in order to position the Yankees for a better run next season. “We’re going to be making some changes. Some may be more...

The Miami Heat is understandably disappointed that they failed in their pursuit of superstar guard Damian Lillard. However, there is one member of the organization who is “glad” things turned out that way. Miami was Lillard’s preferred destination when the seven-time All-Star asked the Portland Trail Blazers to trade him back in July. However, the Trail Blazers were not enthusiastic...

The Boston Celtics have signed guard Payton Pritchard to a new deal. The deal locks Pritchard to the franchise for four more years after the 2023-24 NBA season. According to Pritchard’s agency CAA Sports, the extension is worth $30 million. https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1711060478087336405 Pritchard had a limited role with the Celtics in 2022-23, averaging a career-low 13.4 minutes per game. However, he showed a...

Jannik Sinner defeated Daniil Medvedev 7-6 (2), 7-6 (2) to win the 2023 China Open. This is the first time that the Italian has managed to beat the second-seeded Russian in seven outings. "Daniil, thanks for letting me win at least one match," Sinner joked during his victory speech. "We have had some very tough battles, especially this year. Thanks for...

The Tampa Bay Rays started the 2023 MLB season in an impressive fashion, winning their first 13 games. But the way they are ending it is the complete opposite. The Rays have been handed a quick postseason exit, being swept in the best-of-three NL Wild Card series by the Texas Rangers. The failure to make some noise in the postseason...

Morocco, Spain, and Portugal will host the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The soccer’s world governing body announced the news on Wednesday while also revealing plans for “centenary celebration and celebratory games” in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay.  This unique format allows FIFA to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the World Cup in Uruguay, the country that hosted the first-ever World Cup....

The San Antonio Spurs locked their standout guard Devin Vassell to a long-term contract extension. The franchise announced the news on Tuesday. While the Spurs didn’t reveal the financial side of the agreement, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Vassell is getting a five-year deal worth $146 million. The 2020 first-round selection had one year left on his rookie deal before...

The New York Giants’ failed QB push play in the first quarter of the Monday Night Football clash against the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night didn’t only contribute to a 24-3 loss. It also cost them center John Michael Schmitz and tight end Daniel Bellinger. Facing a 4th & 1 on the Seahawks’ 27-yard line, the Giants opted to go...

Playing his former franchise, the Las Vegas Raiders, on Sunday, the Los Angeles Chargers outside linebacker Khalil Mack didn’t show any mercy. Mack instead looked like he was playing with some extra motivation, delivering a standout performance that helped the Chargers to a 24-17 win. Mack finished the night with six sacks, his career-best, and broke the Chargers’ single-game sacks...