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Conor McGregor has apparently been involved in another physical altercation. Just a month after his scuffle with Machine Gun Kelly at the MTV Video Awards, McGregor has reportedly punched DJ Francesco Facchinetti in the face while visiting Italy. This all happened just hours after the baptism of his third child at The Vatican. Revealed over his Instagram account, Facchinetti had been partying with McGregor and his wife for hours without any issues. Facchinetti’s wife Wilma Helena Faissol elaborates with, “Out of nowhere he threw a punch in the face of Francesco. [McGregor] was inviting us to another party. Francesco said, ‘OK, let’s go,’ and he hit him. Luckily, [Francesco] was very close so [McGregor] couldn’t load up [his punch]. Francesco flew back, fell on the table, and then on the gr...

Coming off of his Ryder Cup loss, Rory McIlroy has claimed his 20th PGA victory at the CJ Cup at the Summit. McIlroy is only the 39th player to win at least 20 times on the PGA Tour. His win at the CJ Cup also marks his fifth consecutive PGA Tour season with at least one win. McIlroy started the second day of the cup behind Rickie Fowler, the former world number one and leader of the cup. With a combination of four birdies surrounding his first bogey early on, McIlroy was able to sink in a momentous 34-foot putt which set him up for the win for an eagle three on the 14th hole. He later secured a victory ahead of Collin Morikawa, who went head-to-head with the Northern Irishman with a career-best 10-under 62. In an interview, McIlroy commented on his win stating, “To get to 20 wins here is ...

The two-time NBA champion JR Smith has officially made his debut on the North Carolina A&T golf team after playing 16 years in the NBA. The 36-year-old recently announced that he is going back to college to pursue his degree and his newly found golf career. According to ESPN, Smith shot 12-over-par 83 in the first round and 7-over-78 in the second. The ex-NBA star said, “I was nervous, I was. I didn’t really know what to expect.” In the first round, Smith gained quick approval from one of his teammates when he made an accurate approach shot that landed him on the green near the third hole. With a pat on his back, his teammate said, “Way to go, Freshy!.” Though a small comment, Smith took it to heart and responded, “That’s the nickname for all the freshmen. When I was in the NBA my firs...

Combat gear specialist Venum has launched its #Weareartists campaign which aims to recognize MMA as an art form alongside commonly recognized arts such as sculpture, painting and music. While Mixed Martial Arts is seen as a rough and violent art for some, Venum feels that it should be recognized as art in its own right. “Our favorite MMA fighters display much more than pure athletic performance every time they enter the UFC octagon. We get to witness the skill, creativity, discipline, dedication, and technique that, when combined, surpass the very definition of art,” said Venum in a press release. “Etymologically: ‘Art’ is used in Asia not in the aesthetic sense but in the practical sense, describing a ‘set of means, of conscious processes by which the man tends to a certain end, and seeks...

LeBron James has partnered with smart home gym system Tonal for its latest campaign, after recently joining as a brand partner and investor. In the latest ad spot, James can be seen working out on the smart machinery at home, which uses a digital weight system to generate up to 200 pounds of resistance. James joins a growing list of more than 30 elite athlete investors and brand ambassadors, including Serena Williams, Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Sue Bird and more. The San Francisco-headquartered company is also backed by is backed by leading growth and venture capital investors including Dragoneer, Sapphire Ventures and Bolt, among others. “To have LeBron James — one of the greatest athletes in the world — invest in Tonal is a pinnacle moment for us,” said Aly Orady, founder and ...

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving “will not play or practice with the team” until he is eligible due to his vaccination status, the team announced on Tuesday. New York City implemented a COVID-19 vaccine mandate on August 17, requiring people 12 and older to prevent proof of vaccination for indoor dining and to participate in indoor fitness and entertainment activities. This includes the Barclays Center, which serves as the Nets’ home court. General Manager Sean Marks said in a statement that the decision to sideline Irving was made “after thorough deliberation.” “Kyrie has made a personal choice, and we respect his individual right to choose. Currently, the choice restricts his ability to be a full-time member of the team, and we will not permit any member of our team to participate ...

After an 11th round KO win against Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury is making sure that the Drake curse has been lifted. Going into the trilogy fight, Fury was the favorite to win having also won by TKO in the seventh round against Wilder in February 2020. Prior to the third fight, Drake showed his support for Fury in a video, sending fans worried. The video saw Drake saying, “This is a video for the most psycho man that I know. He’s mad in his head, but he has the purest heart, nicest guy. The Gypsy King, the scariest man in boxing. I’m wishing you the best of luck this weekend, brother. I want you to just go out there and continue the legacy. Do what you do. We all love you because you’re relentlessly yourself. So go out there and get the work done and afterward f*cking sing your heart out or ...

Neymar Jr. has officially revealed that he expects the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar to be his final appearance for Brazil. In a recent DAZN interview, the football player admitted that the sport has been a large mental undertaking and that he no longer knows if he has the capacity to continue. The Paris Saint-Germain forward said, “I think it’s my last World Cup. I see it as my last because I don’t know if I have the strength of mind to deal with football anymore. So I’ll do everything to turn up well, do everything to win with my country, to realize my greatest dream since I was little. And I hope I can do it.” Neymar, one of Brazil’s most formidable strikers, spearheaded the country’s efforts in bringing home the sixth crown in 2014 and 2018. Unfortunately, the team fell short in the sem...

The Brooklyn Nets are gearing up to play their home games with their star guard, Kyrie Irving. In the recent vaccination drama surrounding Irving’s availability due to New York City’s COVID protocols, Nets’ head coach Steve Nash has confirmed that the team is grappling with the idea that they will not see Irving play in Barclays Center. Nash said, “We recognize he’s not playing in home games. We are going to have to for sure play without him this year. So it just depends on when, where and how much.” As per New York City’s COVID mandate, indoor gyms require each person to have proof of at least one of the vaccination shots. These include Barclays Center which is the home of the Nets and Madison Square Garden, home of the New York Knicks. However, since the team’s training facilities are co...

Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder‘s fight was one for the books. In 11 rounds of intense action, audiences were kept on their toes as Fury came out victorious with the knock-out win against Wilder with a massive blow to the head. Many have argued that the fight was an instant classic, going as far as calling it a satisfying match. Immediately after the fight, Jake Paul, the YouTube star turned fighter, has jumped on the buzz to challenge Fury to a fight. Paul last made headlines in August when he fought Tyron Woodley and won via split decision in an eight-round match. The young fighter has proven to not back down from a fight and has consistently spoken out about challenging seasoned veterans of the sport. Recently, Mike Tyson also confirmed that he is willing to fight one of the Paul brothers...