Boise State praised for forfeiting title shot as SJSU trans player stood in way: ‘Real champion’
The Boise State women's volleyball team has decided to forego any chance of winning the Mountain West Tournament because it will face a transgender player in the semifinals. After defeating Utah State in the first round, the Lady Broncos set up a matchup against second-seeded San Jose State, which features transgender athlete Blair Fleming. Immediately […]
Emotions ran deep for Valkyries GM seeing ex-club Liberty win WNBA title
Ohemaa Nyanin entered Barclays Center for Game 2 of last month's WNBA Finals, as he has done so many times before. However, this time my feelings were different. For five seasons until 2024, Nianin gave his all to Liberty. Former Liberty executive and current Golden State Valkyries GM Ohemaa Nyanin (left) will introduce Natalie Nakase […]
Columbia shooting for first Ivy League football title since 1961
Columbia can only control one piece of an elusive puzzle. But the Lions (6-3 overall, 4-2 conference) came close to winning their first Ivy League football title since 1961. On Saturday afternoon, they will host rival Cornell University (4-5 overall, 3-3 in the conference) in the 14th Empire State Bowl. If Columbia wins and Harvard […]
Deiveson Figueiredo approaching shot at second UFC title if he gets past Petr Yan
Ever since he was watching Pride FC, Deiveson Figueiredo has been obsessed with fighters' nicknames. He needed a game for himself, too, and despite not being a big fan of the critically acclaimed ultra-violent video game series, the eponymous “God of War” Kratos I was attracted to this. Thus, “Deus da Guerra”, a rough translation […]
Lando Norris remains brutally honest about title chances ahead of the Las Vegas GP
The final sprint of the 2024 F1 season begins this weekend in Sin City with the second Las Vegas Grand Prix. In sharp contrast to last year's inaugural event, where Max Verstappen and Red Bull had already won the drivers' and constructors' championships, this season offers a chance for both titles to be up for […]
How WWE’s new women’s US title can bring a roster shakeup felt at WrestleMania
The WWE Women's United States Championship Tournament will feel the fallout on the way to WrestleMania 41 – with a potential babyface makeover and the match fans have been dreaming of happening. Looking at the bracketwith Bayley advancing to the semifinals on Friday, it's clear there's a story to be told. There is already tension […]
How Max Verstappen can clinch the F1 Drivers’ title in Las Vegas, and what Lando Norris needs to do to stay alive
F1 is in the final stages of the 2024 season. Next weekend, the grid for the second Las Vegas Grand Prix will arrive in Las Vegas. The first event a season ago got off to a rocky start when Carlos Sainz Jr. climbed over a loose manhole cover during the first practice session, causing significant […]
UFC Champ Jon Jones Hands Trump Title Belt, Thanks Him After Knockout Win
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones handed President-elect Donald Trump his title belt and thanked him for being there after winning his fight Saturday night. Jones, who defeated former heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic by technical knockout in the third round at Madison Square Garden, landed the final blow to Miocic's head with a devastating body kick, […]
Rory McIlroy overcome with emotion after historic Race to Dubai title
The most eventful year of Rory McIlroy's career ended with tears of happiness. He won the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai, earning him his sixth Order of Merit title, matching the late Seve Ballesteros. So, when asked about this feat after the round, McIlroy could barely compose himself.knows that his name will forever be […]
Jon ‘Bones’ Jones performs Donald Trump’s famous dance, gives title belt to president-elect after TKO victory
On Saturday, Jon “Bones” Jones defeated Stipe Miocic to retain his title as the undisputed UFC heavyweight champion of the world and celebrated by paying tribute to President-elect Trump, who was at ringside. Immediately after Jones landed a spinning back kick to Miocic's ribs, he broke into Trump's signature dance routine and ended the title […]