Italian Serie A club Lazio has sacked Juan Bernabé, the falconer responsible for handling their iconic eagle mascot, Olimpia, after he shared videos online of his prosthetic penis. Bernabé, who has been with the club since the 2010-11 season, would fly Olimpia across the Stadio Olimpico before matches, a cherished tradition among Lazio fans. The club...
Tyson Fury, one of boxing's most charismatic and controversial figures, has officially announced his retirement from the sport. The 36-year-old former heavyweight champion leaves behind a remarkable legacy, marked by thrilling victories, comebacks, and moments that captivated the boxing world. Fury’s announcement came via a short and heartfelt message. "Hi everybody, I'm going to make this...
Major League Baseball witnessed a seismic shift on Sunday as Juan Soto, one of the sport’s most electrifying players, signed a historic 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets. This deal not only shattered financial records but also set a new benchmark for free-agent negotiations.
Tennis star Iga Swiatek, the world No. 2 and a five-time Grand Slam champion, has been handed a one-month doping ban by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA). The ban, announced on November 27, came after Swiatek tested positive for trimetazidine (TMZ), a banned substance, in an out-of-competition sample taken ahead of the Cincinnati Open...
Giannis Antetokounmpo, the NBA superstar affectionately known as the “Greek Freak,” and his wife Mariah Riddle sprigger are gearing up to welcome the newest member of their family. The couple, already parents to three adorable children—Liam, 4, Maverick, 3, and Eva, 1—are overjoyed to expand their “team” with baby number four. Giannis, the Nigerian-born Greek basketball...
Next summer, the United States will host a bold new chapter in global soccer: the revamped Club World Cup. Featuring 32 teams from leagues around the globe, the tournament is the brainchild of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who has staked his legacy on its success. This ambitious competition is designed to elevate club football to...
A Dublin jury has ruled against Irish mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor in a civil case, ordering him to pay €248,000 (£206,000) in damages to Nikita Hand, who accused him of raping her in December 2018. The incident reportedly took place in a Dublin hotel, where Ms. Hand claimed McGregor assaulted her.
Rafael Nadal, one of the most celebrated athletes in tennis history, has officially retired from professional tennis after his final match at the Davis Cup in Spain. With 22 Grand Slam titles to his name and a career spanning two decades, Nadal leaves behind an unparalleled legacy defined by determination, humility, and excellence both on...
Netflix made its highly anticipated debut in live sports streaming with a boxing match that pitted legendary fighter Mike Tyson against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. The event, touted as a milestone for the streaming platform, drew a staggering 60 million households worldwide. However, the night was marred by technical glitches and underwhelming reactions from fans, leaving...
Mike Tyson’s life is one of the most captivating stories in sports history—one filled with extraordinary success, a dramatic fall from grace, and a powerful story of redemption. Known as one of the most dominant heavyweights in boxing, Tyson’s rise to fame, combined with his fall into financial ruin, offers valuable life lessons for anyone...
