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Jake Paul has defeated Mike Tyson by unanimous decision with scores 80-72, 79-73, 79-73.The two finally went head-to-head at the A&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas tonight, with the bout marking Iron Mike's first professional boxing match since his loss against Kevin McBride in 2005. Tonight's fight also set a record for the largest age difference in professional boxing history at 31 years. Unlike traditional sanctioned fights, however, this match consisted of eight two-minute rounds and required Tyson and Paul to sport 14-ounce gloves.Tyson has a slight advantage over his younger opponent in his first round, landing two out of his five punches. Paul was able to get a few in, connecting an overhand right, and started off the third round aggressively with a triple left hook to dominate Tys...

LeBron James continues to leave it all on the court, game after game. After his 11th game of his 22nd year in the NBA, King James is hinting at his retirement timeline. Having accomplished one of his greatest goals, making history with his son Bronny James in becoming the league's first father-son duo to share the court, the Los Angeles Lakers star is envisioning the future. Turning 40 next month, the basketball player is still putting up an average of 4.3 points, 9.4 assists and 8.1 rebounds on 52% shooting from the floor, leading the Lakers to a 7-4 season at the moment. Post-game against the Memphis Grizzlies on November 13, James gave a thoughtful answer regarding his potential retirement timeline. He said to press, "It's not me, it's the mind. Wherever my mind is is how the rest of my...

The NFL has partnered with the immersive entertainment company Cosm to offer games in “Shared Reality.” Cosm currently operates dome-like venues in Los Angeles and Dallas that offer immersive virtual experiences.With its new partnership with the NFL, fans will up their experience of games from simply watching them on a TV screen at home. The venue describes Shared Reality as “an experience that bridges the virtual and physical worlds by merging state-of-the-art visuals with the energy of the crowd and an elevated food and beverage service.” It’s essentially mixed reality, albeit designed for a crowd.To create that experience, venues are outfitted with large 12K+ LED screens that measure 87 feet (27 meters) in diameter, while seating is tiered, similar to a stadium.“There’s nothing quite li...

The Miami Heat paid tribute to NBA superstar Dwyane Wade by revealing his commemorative statue during a ceremony at the Kaseya Center.The statue, crafted by renowned artists Oscar León and Omri Amrany - also known for creating Michael Jordan's statue in Chicago and Kobe Bryant's in Los Angeles - pays homage to Wade's legendary "This is my house" pose from March 2009, an iconic moment that came after his game-winning shot in double overtime against the Chicago Bulls. To ensure the statue truly captured his essence on the court, Wade was deeply involved in its design, making recurring visits and providing input throughout the creative process.Alongside the statue, a wall at the Kaseya Center lists Wade's career accomplishments, giving fans a dedicated space to celebrate his enduring impact o...

It was a big night for the James family as LeBron James and Bronny James became the first father-son duo to share a court in the NBA. Making history, the duo contributed to the Los Angeles Lakers' 110-103 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves to open the season. Before stepping out onto the court, LeBron gave his 20-year-old son and Lakers' rookie a pep talk. Amidst cheers, LeBron can be heard saying in the mic, "Y'all ready? You see the intensity, right? Just play carefree, though." Before checking in, he added, "Don't worry about mistakes. Just go out and play hard." While LeBron finished the night with 16 points, Bronny got a taste of the big leagues with an early offensive rebound. He missed a tip-in and his first NBA jumper came up just short and he was checked out with 1:19 left in the...

Rafale Nadal is officially retiring from professional tennis at the end of the 2024 season. The Spaniard tennis great has announced on social media that at age 38 and after 22 Grand Slams including 14 French Open titles, he is hanging up the racquet due injuries in recent years. This will be his final year playing professional tennis. Nadal's final event will be next month's Davis Cup in Malaga where he will represent his country for a Spain vs. Netherlands match from Nov. 19-21. In a video statement, he calls it a full circle moment since one of his first successes was playing in the "Davis Cup final in Sevilla in 2004." He began addressing his fans in the video with, "I'm here to let you know that I am retiring from professional tennis. The reality is that it has been some difficult year...