Michael Jordan comparison isn't as far-fetched as A'ja Wilson might think: 'I still got a little bit more winning to do'
Well before she won her third WNBA title, fourth MVP, third Defensive Player of the Year, and second Finals MVP, A’ja Wilson reminded me of the player who first made me fall in love with basketball: Michael Jordan. Like most kids who grew up in Chicago in the ‘80s and ‘90s, so many of my […]
Merab Dvalishvili: 'I hope Mario Bautista whoops Umar Nurmagomedov's ass' at UFC 321
UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili hasn’t changed his tune towards Umar Nurmagomedov. Dvalishvili (20-4 MMA, 13-2 UFC) was not sold on Nurmagomedov being a worthy contender when he had to defend his belt against him at UFC 311 in January. Dvalishvili ended up handing Nurmagomedov his first-career loss to notch his first title defense. Nurmagomedov […]
Kristaps Porzingis says 'I feel great' after illness last season, ready to play for Latvia, Hawks
The second half of last season and through the playoffs, Kristaps Porzingis was not himself — a virus that doctors couldn't quite put their fingers on was slowing him down. He played in just 42 games and in the playoffs averaged 7.7 points and 4.6 rebounds a game on 31.6% shooting. As an example of […]
Mario Barrios: Manny Pacquiao was 'very explosive' and 'very tricky,' but 'I won the fight'
Manny Pacquiao speaks at a press conference after his match with Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight world title.Anadolu via Getty Images "'PacMan' is back," Manny Pacquiao declared Saturday in the bowels of the MGM Grand Garden Arena following his controversial majority draw with Mario Barrios. Barrios retained his WBC welterweight title in a contentious […]
Giannis Antetokounmpo says he will 'probably' stay with the Bucks: 'I love Milwaukee'
Giannis Antetokounmpo's future with the Milwaukee Bucks remains in the air, but he made it known that he loves the Cream City. In a recent live stream with iShowSpeed (real name Darren Watkins Jr.), the Greek Freak discussed potential landing spots amid his decision-making toward next season. Many have speculated that Antetokounmpo will not be […]
'I feel like a different person': Deontay Wilder goes deep on mental struggles ahead of boxing comeback
Former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder returns June 27 against Tyrrell Herndon in Wichita, Kansas.Richard Pelham via Getty Images Nearly two decades into a professional boxing career that’s seen him crowned heavyweight champion and then cast out as a shell of his former self, Deontay Wilder finds himself back where few thought he’d ever return: Preparing […]
Kai Kara-France calm ahead of UFC 317 title fight: 'I know what the expectations are'
Kai Kara-France enters his UFC flyweight championship opportunity at a great time in his life. The veteran fighter says he’s at a much better place right now as he enters the biggest fight in his MMA career. Kara-France (25-11 MMA, 8-4 UFC) takes on champion Alexandre Pantoja (29-5 MMA, 13-3 UFC) in the co-main event […]
'I had my way' – Visioli on sparring with US star Moton
Curmel Moton (left) and Giorgio Visioli (right) shared the ring to spar in March [Giorgio Visioli on X] Unbeaten British prospect Giorgio Visioli has said people would be "shocked" if footage of him sparring with US star Curmel Moton was "leaked". The Aldershot boxer visited the United States in March and after the two were […]