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Television
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

Hulk Hogan May Be Dead, but He's Still Managing His Brand From Beyond the Grave

Hulk Hogan: Real American explores the complexities of Hulk Hogan's identity, blending reality and performance in the world of professional wrestling.
#lionel-messi
AC Milan
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
3 days ago

'We'll know in a few months' Lionel Messi close friend gives verdict on Argentina legend's retirement plans

Lionel Messi aims to lead Argentina to back-to-back World Cup victories while considering his future beyond 2028.
Miami Marlins
from101GREATGOALS.COM
1 week ago

'We have the greatest player in history - Messi scores twice in Inter Miami win

Lionel Messi scored twice, including a late winner, leading Inter Miami to a 3-2 victory over Colorado Rapids.
Barcelona
fromSoccer News
1 month ago

Nine-hundred and counting: Messi follows in Ronaldos footsteps - Soccer News

Lionel Messi reached 900 career goals, becoming only the second player after Cristiano Ronaldo to achieve this milestone in competitive football history.
Real Madrid
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Lionel Messi scores 900th career goal, joins Cristiano Ronaldo

Lionel Messi became the second men's player to score 900 official goals, joining Cristiano Ronaldo in this historic achievement.
Barcelona
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'One of a kind' Messi hits 900 career goals - numbers behind milestone

Lionel Messi became the second player in history to reach 900 top-level career goals, achieving this milestone while playing for Inter Miami.
#lebron-james
LA Lakers
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

LeBron James is 41. And he's somehow still carrying his team in the playoffs

LeBron James faces a familiar challenge of leading a thin team due to injuries to key players, despite his age and past experiences.
LA Lakers
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

LeBron James ties Robert Parish for NBA's games-played record

LeBron James tied Robert Parish's all-time record of 1,611 games played in his 23rd season, demonstrating exceptional durability and commitment to availability for his teammates.
LA Lakers
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

LeBron James is 41. And he's somehow still carrying his team in the playoffs

LeBron James faces a familiar challenge of leading a thin team due to injuries to key players, despite his age and past experiences.
Miami Heat
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

27 straight wins: The most dominant stretch of LeBron James' career

LeBron James and the Miami Heat achieved a 27-game winning streak in 2013, representing a peak period in James' career at age 28 with optimal athleticism and skill development.
LA Lakers
fromAll U Can Heat
1 month ago

LeBron James challenges popular Heat-era belief in straightforward take

LeBron James may end his career with four championships, raising questions about his legacy and definition of winning.
LA Lakers
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

LeBron James ties Robert Parish for NBA's games-played record

LeBron James tied Robert Parish's all-time record of 1,611 games played in his 23rd season, demonstrating exceptional durability and commitment to availability for his teammates.
Liverpool FC
fromRush The Kop
6 days ago

Mohamed Salah just matched Steven Gerrard in his final Merseyside derby appearance

Liverpool secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Everton in the Merseyside derby, highlighted by Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk's contributions.
Chicago Bulls
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Charles Barkley: Talking with Michael Jordan again after rift

Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley plan to play golf together, signaling a thaw in their long-standing rift.
#football
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Who are the greatest footballers never to make an appearance in England? | The Knowledge

Arthur Friedenreich is considered the greatest footballer never to play in England, despite being Brazil's first global superstar.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Who was the first footballer to announce their international retirement? | The Knowledge

Footballers have been publicly announcing their retirement from international play since at least the 1950s, with notable examples throughout history.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Who are the greatest footballers never to make an appearance in England? | The Knowledge

Arthur Friedenreich is considered the greatest footballer never to play in England, despite being Brazil's first global superstar.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Who was the first footballer to announce their international retirement? | The Knowledge

Footballers have been publicly announcing their retirement from international play since at least the 1950s, with notable examples throughout history.
LA Lakers
fromDefector
1 week ago

LeBron James Still Has It | Defector

The Lakers overcame injuries to key players and won Game 1 of the playoffs against a challenging opponent.
#mohamed-salah
Liverpool FC
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Mohamed Salah determined to end Liverpool career 'the right way'

Mohamed Salah aims to conclude his Liverpool career positively while helping the team secure Champions League qualification.
Liverpool FC
fromGoal
1 month ago

Mohamed Salah to emulate Cristiano Ronaldo? Jurgen Klopp backs Liverpool legend to play into his 40s after Reds exit announcement | Goal.com US

Mohamed Salah's elite professionalism may allow him to play at a high level into his 40s, according to Jurgen Klopp.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 month ago

'Mohamed Salah edges ahead of him when judging strictly on Premier League performance and impact' Jamie Carragher claims Mohamed Salah's Premier League legacy tops Cristiano Ronaldo

Mohamed Salah's legacy is considered greater than Cristiano Ronaldo's in the Premier League by Jamie Carragher.
Liverpool FC
fromFootball365
1 month ago

Carragher: Salah has 'eclipsed' Ronaldo and is sixth greatest Liverpool star in history

Mohamed Salah is considered the sixth greatest Liverpool player and only Thierry Henry surpasses his Premier League attacking contributions.
Liverpool FC
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Mohamed Salah's Premier League legacy greater than Cristiano Ronaldo - Jamie Carragher

Mohamed Salah's Premier League legacy is considered second only to Thierry Henry, surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney according to Jamie Carragher.
Liverpool FC
fromExpress.co.uk
1 month ago

Carragher insists Salah will go down in history ahead of Ronaldo and Cantona

Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool at the end of the season, with Jamie Carragher praising him as a Premier League great.
Liverpool FC
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Mohamed Salah determined to end Liverpool career 'the right way'

Mohamed Salah aims to conclude his Liverpool career positively while helping the team secure Champions League qualification.
Liverpool FC
fromGoal
1 month ago

Mohamed Salah to emulate Cristiano Ronaldo? Jurgen Klopp backs Liverpool legend to play into his 40s after Reds exit announcement | Goal.com US

Mohamed Salah's elite professionalism may allow him to play at a high level into his 40s, according to Jurgen Klopp.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 month ago

'Mohamed Salah edges ahead of him when judging strictly on Premier League performance and impact' Jamie Carragher claims Mohamed Salah's Premier League legacy tops Cristiano Ronaldo

Mohamed Salah's legacy is considered greater than Cristiano Ronaldo's in the Premier League by Jamie Carragher.
Liverpool FC
fromFootball365
1 month ago

Carragher: Salah has 'eclipsed' Ronaldo and is sixth greatest Liverpool star in history

Mohamed Salah is considered the sixth greatest Liverpool player and only Thierry Henry surpasses his Premier League attacking contributions.
Liverpool FC
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Mohamed Salah's Premier League legacy greater than Cristiano Ronaldo - Jamie Carragher

Mohamed Salah's Premier League legacy is considered second only to Thierry Henry, surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney according to Jamie Carragher.
Liverpool FC
fromExpress.co.uk
1 month ago

Carragher insists Salah will go down in history ahead of Ronaldo and Cantona

Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool at the end of the season, with Jamie Carragher praising him as a Premier League great.
Real Madrid
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
2 weeks ago

'I started learning about Bobby Charlton's history. I like learning about the history of the players that I don't know very well' Real Madrid youngster Endrick explains his fascination with the Manchester United legend

Endrick idolizes Bobby Charlton, learning about his legacy while scoring his first international goal for Brazil against England at Wembley Stadium.
LA Lakers
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Commentary: Can LeBron James pull of his second-greatest playoff feat?

Lakers' season hinges on LeBron James as injuries sideline key players, creating uncertainty for the team's future.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Ranking football's greatest one-club men

"We wanted to create an award that recognised most kids growing up dream of playing for one club. On the other side, we wanted to show despite all the big-money transfers in modern-day football, there are top players all over the world who want to become one-club players."
Barcelona
Mindfulness
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

Michael Jordan, 63, credits one trait for making him great: 'It keeps me young'

Michael Jordan feels 'cursed' by his competitive mindset, which drives him in all aspects of life, including his post-NBA career.
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Messi, Ronaldo among World Cup stars to feature as LEGO

LEGO has upped the ante ahead of the finals by releasing a range of official minifigures styled on some of the star players set to appear at the tournament this summer.
Real Madrid
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'Kicked to the kerb' - is boxing failing its heroes?

Terry Spinks' fame masked a tragic decline into alcoholism and brain injury, highlighting the lack of care for retired boxers.
National Football League
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Tom Brady shines, but Team USA dominates flag football

Tom Brady showcased impressive skills in flag football, but Team USA ultimately dominated the tournament, defeating his team decisively.
LA Clippers
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Serena, Shaq join viral 'What were you like in the '90s?' trend

Athletes from the 1990s are participating in a social media trend showcasing throwback photos and memories from that decade.
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Sources: Dennis Rodman to be inducted into WWE Hall of Fame

Dennis Rodman, a five-time NBA champion with the Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls, has a four-match pro wrestling career, with three of those coming in WCW.
Washington Wizards
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Teen sensations are meant to be one in a million so why does it feel as if prodigies are taking over? | Emma John

Recent years have seen a surge of young athletes achieving remarkable success in various sports, showcasing their exceptional talent at early ages.
Chelsea
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'Something I've never seen in 50 years of watching football'

Referee Paul Tierney unexpectedly joined Chelsea's pre-match huddle during their Newcastle game, prompting amusement among players and raising questions about standard refereeing protocol.
Marketing
fromBasketball Network
1 month ago

Sports marketing company CEO explains the biggest difference in how past and current NBA players market themselves

Modern NBA players leverage social media and personal branding to build global entrepreneurial platforms, unlike past players who relied solely on on-court talent and competitiveness.
US news
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Stat(s) Of The Week: Olympic History? - Above the Law

Rich Ruohonen, 54, could become the oldest-ever U.S. Olympic athlete if he plays in a match as the men's curling team's alternate.
fromGoal
1 month ago

VIDEO: Man Utd star Amad Diallo names three best players in the world right now & picks out Premier League GOATs | Goal.com US

The Ivorian youngster, who has become an increasingly influential figure at Old Trafford, sat down to discuss the players he admires most across the global game and those who defined the Premier League for him. In a series of quickfire questions, the 23-year-old was asked to identify the stars who currently capture his imagination.
Manchester United
Miscellaneous
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Kobe Bryant and the secret history of the black mamba

Nike developed a laceless basketball sneaker using Tech Flex material and named it after the black mamba snake, initially intended for Michael Jordan before becoming iconic with Kobe Bryant.
#nba-records
LA Lakers
from101GREATGOALS.COM
1 month ago

LeBron James compared to US icon after breaking another NBA record

LeBron James broke the NBA record for most field goals in history, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's previous mark of 15,837 baskets.
Miami Heat
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Bam Adebayo's 83-point game brings to mind great single-game performances

Bam Adebayo scored 83 points against the Washington Wizards, the second-highest single-game total in NBA history, behind only Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point performance.
Washington Wizards
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

NBA stars reflect on Wilt Chamberlain as SGA nears record

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is near breaking Wilt Chamberlain's 126-game streak of scoring at least 20 points, though his overall production remains significantly lower than Chamberlain's legendary statistics.
LA Lakers
from101GREATGOALS.COM
1 month ago

LeBron James compared to US icon after breaking another NBA record

LeBron James broke the NBA record for most field goals in history, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's previous mark of 15,837 baskets.
Games
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

The Olympic Stars to Watch

The Winter Olympics open in Milan under the theme "harmony," featuring early events, human-interest athlete stories, controversies, and rising breakout competitors.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

19 Athletes In Their First Olympic Games, Last Olympic Games, And Now

ICYMI: The 2026 Winter Olympics are currently underway in Milano Cortina. From the "Quad God" to all the athletes winning gold, there has been a ton of buzz around this year's games. And while we watch history happen, let's take a walk down memory lane and see how fan-favorite Olympians have transformed over the years: 1. To start, Michael Phelps made his first Olympic appearance at the 2000 Summer Games in Sydney, Australia, when he was just 15 years old:
World news
fromLos Angeles Times
16 years ago

Recalling the devilish details in Wilt's pyramid of excess

With its five-story living room, 200 tons of stonework, soaring redwood beams and five-foot-thick, 14-foot-high, 2,000-pound front door, the triangular temple is still spectacular. Which is not to say that the former playboy's paradise has been turned into anything resembling a traditional home.
SF real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Review: GOAT' does everything right as an inspirational sports movie

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... While it might not be the slam-dunk everyone aimed for, GOAT, a bustling animated venture that's co-produced by the Warriors Stephen Curry (who also voices a giraffe) and hails from the the Unanimous Media company he co-founded, succeeds where it needs to as family entertainment for aspiring athletes. They're the target audience and they'll eat this up.
Film
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
2 months ago

Barcelona superstar sets sights on Lionel Messi's Champions League record | Barca Universal

Robert Lewandowski can equal Lionel Messi's record by scoring against FC Copenhagen, adding Copenhagen to his list of teams scored against in the Champions League.
fromPuck Prose
2 months ago

The Olympic stage belongs to NHL legends maybe for the last time

Over the course of the twelve-year gap between Olympic appearances, the NHL has drastically evolved. Most of the legendary trios of the 2010's, namely Drew Doughty-Dustin Brown-Anze Kopitar of the Los Angeles Kings and Duncan Keith-Patrick Kane-Jonathan Toews of the Chicago Blackhawks, have drifted apart in some form. Superstars Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews, in addition to future stars Macklin Celebrini and Connor Bedard, got drafted into the league.
National Hockey League
National Football League
fromMusket Fire
2 months ago

Drake Maye can do something no QB has done since Tom Brady in Super Bowl LX

Drake Maye can become the first quarterback since Tom Brady (2001) to win a Super Bowl in the same season as his first career playoff start.
Miscellaneous
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

33 Jaw-Dropping Olympic Images That Changed Sports History Forever

Milano Cortina 2026 runs February 6–22, 2026 across Lombardy and Northeast Italy; 33 powerful past Olympic photos highlight historical moments, including Katie Ledecky's record.
US news
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

The Quad God and American Reckoning at the Olympics

Ilia Malinin, a 21-year-old American figure skater nicknamed the Quad God, attempted quads and a quadruple axel but faltered in his free skate.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Michael Jordan, six-time NBA champion, is now a Daytona 500 winner

Michael Jordan celebrated as 23XI Racing co-owner after Tyler Reddick won the Daytona 500 with a last-lap pass, prompting jubilant victory-lane scenes.
Miami Heat
fromAll U Can Heat
1 month ago

One incredible stat puts Heat's Kel'el Ware in legendary company

Kel'el Ware has matched Hakeem Olajuwon's 37-year-old statistical benchmark with 24 rebounds, 10 steals, and seven blocks over two games, signaling significant improvement and potential impact for the Miami Heat.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Where do iconic football moves originate from?

Many iconic football goals and techniques are named after players, shapes, or match contexts, with original naming often unclear due to inconsistent early reporting.
Real Madrid
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 month ago

It was an immense privilege to play with Cristiano Ronaldo. He's an extraterrestrial' Marcelo on what it's like to share a pitch with the Portugal icon

Marcelo and Cristiano Ronaldo formed one of football's most devastating left-side partnerships at Real Madrid across nine seasons, despite an initial clash during a Brazil-Portugal friendly.
US news
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Serena Williams nears return eligibility; no plan announced

Serena Williams became eligible to return to professional tennis on Feb. 22 after completing six months in the International Tennis Integrity Agency drug-testing pool.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Celebrating the most remarkable almost-one-club players in football | The Knowledge

Players closest to being one-club men are ranked by the percentage of career appearances made for a single club, excluding non-league and special-event matches.
#kylian-mbappe
fromSoccer News
2 months ago
Real Madrid

If anyone can surpass Ronaldo, its Kylian - Arbeloa hails Mbappe following Valencia win - Soccer News

fromSoccer News
2 months ago
Real Madrid

If anyone can surpass Ronaldo, its Kylian - Arbeloa hails Mbappe following Valencia win - Soccer News

Soccer (FIFA)
fromGiveMeSport
1 month ago

Sir Bobby Charlton named Celtic legend as 'one of best strikers' football has ever seen

Bobby Lennox, a Celtic legend and second-highest scorer in club history, earned praise from Sir Bobby Charlton and Alfredo Di Stefano as one of football's greatest strikers.
National Basketball Association
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

LeBron James earns record-extending 22nd NBA All-Star Game nod

LeBron James earned his 22nd consecutive NBA All-Star selection, extending his record while the league named reserves and announced a three 8-man roster All-Star format.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

The 102-year-old kitman who left his mark on the World Cup

Charlie O'Leary, a 102-year-old Dubliner, founded East Wall's street leagues and served as the Republic of Ireland's kitman at major international tournaments.
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
2 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo's thousand goal stare

Cristiano Ronaldo was 50 yards from goal, when he just started running. At the old Estadio Jose Alvalade, less than a year before the 52,000-capacity bowl was knocked down, Sporting were hosts to Moreirense in the Primeira Liga. It was October 2002, and the Lisbon giants had made a difficult start to their title defence five games, only two wins. In a bid to turn around the ailing form, Romanian boss Laszlo Boloni handed a first-ever league start to a 17-year-old.
Soccer (FIFA)
Liverpool FC
fromGiveMeSport
1 month ago

Messi, Ronaldo and Sir Alex Ferguson all agreed one stadium has the best atmosphere in the world

Messi, Ronaldo, and Sir Alex Ferguson all praise Celtic Park as having the most electric atmosphere they experienced during their careers.
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