In a bout that many considered the most challenging of his career, American heavyweight Richard Torrez Jr. put on a commanding performance Saturday night, winning a unanimous decision over Italy’s Guido Vianello. Torrez vs Vianello showdown took place at the Pearl Concert Theater inside the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, where fans showed up…
BOSTON — Kristian Campbell might still be finding his footing in the major leagues, but the Boston Red Sox have already seen enough to make a bold move. Just a little over a week into his big-league career, the 22-year-old rookie has agreed to a massive eight-year, $60 million contract extension. The moment felt surreal…
The stage is officially set. On Sunday afternoon, two of the biggest names in women’s college basketball will meet once again—South Carolina and UConn, a rivalry that now has more meaning than ever. After dominating performances in the Final Four, both teams are one win away from claiming the 2025 national championship. And if this…
HENDERSON, Nev. — It’s official: Geno Smith is the face of the Las Vegas Raiders—for now and the near future. The 34-year-old quarterback just signed a two-year, $75 million contract extension with the Raiders, locking him in through the 2027 NFL season. According to reports, the deal includes up to $85.5 million in potential earnings…
Get ready for a big Tuesday in boxing. On April 8, the WBC is holding a purse bid that could shape the future of the junior lightweight division — and it’s headlined by a can’t-miss matchup, Hernandez vs Magsayo, featuring Mexico’s Eduardo “Rocky” Hernandez and the Philippines’ Mark Magsayo. This one’s been brewing for a…
On a Thursday night in Philadelphia, the NBA world witnessed something truly remarkable. Giannis Antetokounmpo, already known as one of the league’s most versatile and dominant forces, added another chapter to his ever-growing legend by becoming the first player in NBA history to record a stat line of 35 points, 17 rebounds, and 20 assists…
The San Diego Padres didn’t waste any time. Just one week into the 2025 MLB season, they’ve locked up one of the game’s brightest young stars. Jackson Merrill — the 21-year-old outfielder who’s already become a fan favorite — has agreed to a nine-year contract extension that will keep him in a Padres uniform through…
LOS ANGELES — On a night built for heroes, Shohei Ohtani became one again. It was the bottom of the ninth. The Dodgers and Braves were tied. Over 50,000 fans were on their feet, many holding Ohtani bobbleheads they’d waited hours to get their hands on. And there he was — baseball’s biggest star walking…
Boxing fans, mark your calendars—July 11 is shaping up to be one of the biggest nights in women’s boxing history. Baumgardner vs Miranda will be one of the night’s most talked-about matchups, as Alycia “The Bomb” Baumgardner, the undisputed junior lightweight champion, returns to the ring to face undefeated Spanish contender Jennifer Miranda. The fight…
It finally happened—Major League Baseball’s average salary has climbed over $5 million. That number alone is enough to turn heads, but it’s not just about the money. It’s about how the money’s moving, who’s getting the biggest slices, and how some teams are spending like billionaires while others are barely opening their wallets. According to…
The New York Knicks are adding a trusted veteran to their ranks. PJ Tucker, who has been with the team on two 10-day contracts, is now set to sign a two-year deal with the Knicks, sources tell ESPN. This move comes after Tucker’s brief stint with the team, and the Knicks are clearly confident in…
In a bold move signaling a new era for the Boston Red Sox, the club has locked in one of Major League Baseball’s most electrifying left-handed arms, Garrett Crochet, to a six-year, $170 million contract extension. According to league sources, the deal was finalized Monday night and will officially begin in the 2026 season. It…
This weekend, boxing fans are in for a treat — and not just because of the number of fights on the schedule. Two heavyweight US vs UK bouts headline the action on opposite sides of the globe, and while the men involved are at very different stages in their careers, both fights could shift the…
Let’s be honest — for a long time, any major success in Cleveland basketball had one name attached to it: LeBron James. And fair enough. He’s the hometown hero who brought the city its first title in over 50 years. But this year? This team? They’re doing something different. They’re building something that’s entirely their…
