Few had the 2022-23 Miami Heat as one of the two final teams paying into June, but the squad exceeded nearly all expectations before falling to the champion Denver Nuggets in five games. The arrival of the league’s new collective bargaining agreement, coinciding with the start of Herro’s extension, immediately puts Miami in a difficult […]
His numbers won’t blow anyone away, but Maxi Kleber’s defense, particularly his shot-blocking, has made him a valuable piece since the Dallas Mavericks brought him over before the 2017-18 season. One of the sadder injury stories in recent memory, Jabari Parker was a contender for the top pick in 2014. He can guard all over […]
At just 24 years old, he has already seen his fair share of elite in-work and promos with the top stars in the business. Garcia has found himself in marquee matches throughout his run with AEW, including bouts against the likes of Hiroshi Tanahashi, Adam Cole and Ricky Starks, and the company is trusting him […]
“Crypto.com has been an official UFC partner for less than a year, and I’m telling you they are already one of the best partners we’ve ever had,” UFC president Dana White said in a statement. …Read the full story
“NFL fandom begins with our clubs. …Read the full story
The quick, high-flying Guerrera kept Jericho off-guard early, only for The God of War to halt his momentum and deliver a crossbody from the top rope. Kids, like this writer, who grew up watching Nitro on Monday nights felt a sense of familiarity watching this one. Considering the very cool entries into the Labours of […]
The move—a likely placeholder for the NCAA while federal legislation is debated—allows college players to earn money off their names, images and likenesses regardless of which state they live in. “College athletics is entering a new era and we are excited to embrace the opportunities that will come with changes in student-athletes’ name, image and […]
Kross and Scarlett have been pushed as the top stars on NXT since making their debuts. …Read the full story
After weeks of teases, the Diamond Mine debuted on Tuesday’s episode of NXT by attacking Cruiserweight champion Kushida. With AEW emerging as a legitimate No. 2 company and other promotions like New Japan Pro-Wrestling, Impact Wrestling, Ring of Honor and Major League Wrestling enjoying success as well, most of the WWE departures should be able […]
Unfortunately, Edge’s return also indicates that WWE has a stunning lack of credible babyfaces at the top of the card. Also at the pay-per-view, the annual Money in the Bank ladder matches will return in their traditional form after being held in a cinematic setting last year. The Young Bucks vs. The fourth spot for […]
“I’m very, very confident he’ll be a star player, and a 10-time All-Star, and a three-time first- or second-team All-Pro, and have a championship ring,” Boyle said. …Read the full story
Now seems like the perfect time to give Ford and Dawkins some time off, as fans are set to return in a few weeks when WWE goes back on the road. …Read the full story
However, the technological marvel is no substitute for the euphoric feeling of watching professional wrestling performed as it’s intended: in front of a live crowd that can react in real time. This much became clear as WWE made its triumphant return to Raymond James Stadium, the site of WrestleMania 37. As such, it was difficult […]
Jordynne Grace first captured the attention of the wrestling world at large via her performance in the Over The Budget Battle Royal at All In on September 1, 2018. One of the many underrated workers on the Impact Wrestling roster, Grace is a performer most would be buzzing about to a greater degree if she […]
Backstage, Jimmy Uso broke the news to Roman Reigns that his brother, Jey, is not coming back to SmackDown. In the ThunderDome, SmackDown women’s champion Bianca Belair cut a celebratory promo following her victory over Bayley at Hell in a Cell. If there was a negative, it is that the feuds involved did not need […]
WWE’s last draft took place in early October 2020, but according to Andrew Zarian of the Mat Men Pro Wrestling Podcast , another installment is expected soon after SummerSlam. Superstars switching shows may not make of a difference in the long term as a quality creative direction will always be the company’s biggest issue. The […]
The ban had a smooth rollout Monday, with New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom notably serving as the first pitcher to be inspected for Spider Tack and other outlawed sticky stuff. Like the first two checks, the umpiring crew’s third inspection of the 36-year-old right-hander didn’t uncover any wrongdoing. Welcome to the new normal in […]
Aside from WrestleMania 37, which was a one-time exception, the first pay-per-view with fans back in the crowd will be Money in the Bank next month. On Monday’s Raw, Kofi Kingston challenged Lashley to a WWE Championship match at Money in the Bank. Lashley also challenged Kofi’s New Day teammate, Woods, to a Hell in […]
