Gustavo Hamer stunner gets Sheffield United off to winning start at Preston | Championship
It’s arguable that Sheffield United got more enjoyment out of their opening game of the new Championship season than they did throughout their brief and painful return to the Premier League. The Blades’ last taste of victory came in November last season, but Chris Wilder’s vibrant side got off to an immediate positive start at […]
Patriots drop out of Brandon Aiyuk trade sweepstakes in NFL stunner
The Patriots appear to have dropped out of the race to acquire Brandon Aiyuk. New England did indeed inquire about the 49ers receiver’s availability but chose not to look further. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the news on Tuesday night. The 49ers and Patriots had the framework for a trade if the Patriots could sign Aiyuk […]
China’s Wang Chuqin falls in Olympic table tennis stunner after broken paddle fiasco
Wang Chuqin’s joy at winning her first Olympic gold medal in table tennis doubles has turned to despair afterwards. After Wang and Sun Young-sa beat South Korean players on Tuesday, photographers rushing to capture the moment accidentally broke the world number one’s racket. The racket is a vital piece of equipment needed for the next […]
Rays trade Randy Arozarena to Mariners in pre-deadline stunner
The Mariners are hoping to inject some major help into their struggling offense. Seattle has acquired outfielder Randy Arozarena in a trade with the Rays, according to multiple reports. Tampa Bay returns two top prospects, outfielder Aidan Smith and pitcher Brodie Hopkins, as well as one player whose name will be announced at a later […]
Switzerland knocks out Italy in round of 16 in Euros stunner
BERLIN — Defending champion Italy was eliminated from the European Championships after losing 2-0 to Switzerland in the round of 16 on Saturday. Remo Freuler and Ruben Vargas scored goals in each half to give Switzerland their first win over their southern neighbours in 31 years and set up a place in the quarter-finals to […]
76ers expected to pass on Paul George sweepstakes in stunner
An ominous report was released late Thursday that the Philadelphia 76ers were pursuing Paul George, and the NBA world is now waiting to see what impact it will have across the league. According to The Athletic, the 76ers, led by general manager Daryl Morey, are said to be reluctant to acquire George, who could become […]
Conor McGregor ruled out for UFC 303 due to injury in stunner
Conor McGregor will miss UFC 303 due to injury, Dana White announced on Thursday night. The promotion was able to build a new title bout into the main event, with light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira fighting Jiri Prochazka for the title. Pereira had previously been on a media tour of Australia and had been plagued […]
Novak Djokovic withdraws from French Open in injury stunner
For the first time since 2015, and just the second time since 2004, the French Open will not be won by Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal or Roger Federer. Djokovic, the top seed, withdrew from the men’s singles tournament on Tuesday due to a knee injury ahead of his quarterfinal against seventh-seeded Casper Ladd. Novak Djokovic […]
Falcons select quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in draft stunner after signing Kirk Cousins
The Atlanta Falcons shook things up. The Falcons, who signed Kirk Cousins to a four-year deal earlier this offseason, selected Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the first shock pick of the draft on Thursday night. Cousins is 35 years old and has a torn Achilles tendon, so this could be a safety blanket. However, […]
Chargers trade Keenan Allen to Bears in stunner
The Chargers traded wide receiver Keenan Allen to the Bears. announced by Los Angeles. Thursday night’s deal gives the Bears a fourth-round pick (No. 110 overall), which will help free up much-needed salary cap space for the cap-strapped Chargers, while also giving Chicago a 4th-round pick (110th overall). It also has the potential to give […]