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The Cleveland Indians are officially changing their name to the Cleveland Guardians. The Major League Baseball team announced their new name this morning on Twitter through a video narrated by Tom Hanks. “You see, there’s always been a Cleveland — that’s the best part of our name,” Hanks says over a montage of video clips. “And now it’s time to unite as one family, one community, to build the next era for this team and this city.” Together, we are all… pic.twitter.com/R5FnT4kv1I — Cleveland Indians (@Indians) July 23, 2021 The team’s old moniker has been a source of controversy for decades, especially in recent years as brands reexamine their use of stereotypes and logos that are widely considered to be racist. In 2018, the team scrapped their offensive Chief Wahoo mascot, and this past De...

Aaron Rodgers has reportedly turned down a two-year extension contract with the Green Bay Packers this offseason. Had Rodgers agreed to the deal, Rodgers would be tied to the Packers for five additional seasons, making him the highest-paid quarterback and player in the NFL. Sources have confirmed that Rodgers does not want to return to the Packers due to issues with management. The Packers, however, have remained adamant on keeping the three-time MVP, promising to not trade him. In the past, Rodgers touched on his issues with the team, including the lack of communication between himself and the team’s general manager, Brian Gutekunst. In 2020, Rodgers made it known that he was not notified in advance when the team decided to trade up to draft Jordan Love as a quarterback. Back in May, he t...

Kevin Durant is without a doubt one of the best players in professional basketball. With his many accolades in the NBA, it also comes as no surprise that he is viewed as one of the best scorers in the league. His ability to create shots at any angle has been admired by many throughout his career, cementing his title as a superstar in the NBA. As a star player, it is obvious that KD is going to be paid very well. His base salary alone for the 2020-21 season was $39,058,950 USD. Forbes recently reported that Durant is at the top of the list of the highest-paid professional athlete in the Tokyo Olympics, raking in over $75 million USD in the last year. The publication reported, “With two Olympic gold medals under his belt, the Brooklyn Nets star has seen his investments off the court, rival h...

As the NBA Finals has capped off with a stellar win by the Milwaukee Bucks, the off-season is in sight and the Los Angeles Lakers are on the lookout for a new point guard. Rumor has it that the Lakers franchise has their eyes on Washington Wizards’ Russell Westbrook and Phoenix Suns’ Chris Paul who both top the chart as the highest-paid NBA players. Earlier in the season, the Lakers offered point guard Dennis Schroder an $84 million USD contract which he rejected in hopes for a larger cut in the upcoming free agency period. If the 27-year-old decides to leave, the franchise would be tied to the mid-level exception for a replacement. The Lakers are in talks about a sign-and-trade deal to bring Westbrook back home to Los Angeles as per sports platform The Undefeated. This could potentially m...

British boxing champion Anthony Joshua is now set to defend his WBO, WBA and IBF heavyweight titles against Ukrainian challenger Oleksandr Usyk. Scheduled for September, the upcoming bout between the two Olympic gold medallists will take place in the Tottenham Hotspur football stadium capable of accommodating an audience of more than 60,000 people. Aside from winning a gold medal at the Olympic games back in 2012, Usyk is also the first cruiserweight contender in history to hold all four major world championships at the same time: the WBA, WBO, IBF and WBC titles. “The date is set and we are fully locked in,” Joshua said of the bout. “I put it all on the line again, and it’s time to defend my crown. We are two Olympic gold medallists who have fought our way to the top and never avoided cha...

Tom Brady might be hanging up his jersey very soon. Arguably the greatest quarterback the sport has ever seen, Brady holds a number of NFL records including seven Super Bowl Championship titles. The longevity of his professional football career has amazed fans and sports critics worldwide. However, recently Brady’s trainer spoke on The Adam Schefter Podcast, touching on Brady’s career. He shared, “I think the biggest accomplishment from me will come probably if we make it through age 45 because that’s what his goal was. That will probably be the proudest moment for me, to say, ‘Hey, we actually did it.’ I know from my perspective that I want to honor my promise to him in helping him with his goal. If his goal changes, no problem. If he says, ‘Hey, I think I’m going to call it a day,’ then ...

The Milwaukee Bucks have officially claimed the title as the 2021 NBA Champions, giving brothers Giannis and Thanasis Antetokounmpo their first championship ring in the league. The two siblings are now on the same level as younger brother Kostas Antetokounmpo, who previously won the 2020 NBA Championships with the Los Angeles Lakers. The historical feat marks the first trio of brothers in the NBA to all win a league title. Post-championship game, Giannis said during an on-court interview, “A lot of people was making jokes last year when Kostas won his championship with the Lakers. Obviously at the dinner table it was awkward a little bit because he had the ring before me. But now me and Thanasis have ours. But now me and Thanasis have the ring too, so we’re happy.” Prior to Giannis and Tha...

This year’s NBA Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, has completed Kobe Bryant‘s final challenge to him yesterday after leading the Milwaukee Bucks to a 2021 NBA Championship. In the last post-game interview of the 2021 NBA Finals, Giannis reflects on how he first asked Kobe for a challenge in 2017 after he saw the Black Mamba’s challenges for Isaiah Thomas to make the All-NBA First Team, and Demar DeRozan to rekindle a lost friendship from his youth in Compton. To the young star’s surprise, Kobe responded to his request with “MVP.” “At first I was like joking, I didn’t think that he would respond to me, but when he did, he made me believe. Kobe Bryant thinks I can do this… I had to do it. I had to work hard,” Giannis said. After being crowned MVP in 2019, Kobe gave him his next challenge, a ...

Fear of mechanical doping has reared its ugly head once again at the Tour de France. Now that the cycling event has concluded, with UAE Team Emirates’ Tadej Pogačar as the victor, reports are coming out from unnamed riders that they heard “strange noises” coming from the rear wheels of other teams’ racing bikes during the race. The noise was reportedly coming from the rear wheels and sounded like a little sizzling noise. While past examples of mechanical doping in competitive biking came in the form of a tiny motor (which goes a long way) hidden in the tubing and seat, riders are describing this new form of mechanical enhancement similar to the energy recovery system used in Formula 1 cars. An unnamed rider commented, “There is no longer talk of a motor in the crankset or an electromagnet ...

Yesterday, the Milwalkee Bucks defeated the Phoenix Suns, taking home their first NBA championship victory since 1971. The crown jewel of the NBA finals win is the renowned Larry O’Brien Trophy, but it’s a little sweeter when it comes in a bespoke Louis Vuitton case. The Louis Vuitton travel case was hand-crafted in the house’s historic Asnières workshop outside of Paris, France. The trunk features Louis Vuitton’s emblematic monogram canvas and was fitted with brass fixtures. Additionally, the inside of the case is coated in a rich cobalt blue. The outside also harbors a large “V” in white with blue and red details, reminiscent of the NBA logo. Louis Vuitton is the first official trophy case provider of the NBA, as their multi-year partnership launched the LV x NBA collection last May, und...

It comes as no surprise that the entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas is vying for a chance to expand its offering. Just last month, the NBA was considering on expanding its league to include other cities, with Seattle and Las Vegas at the forefront of being considered as the next NBA cities. Former UNLV basketball star, Jacie Robinson is set to help break ground on the new entertainment complex, All Net Resort and Arena. The project has an approximate cost of $4 billion USD and is expected to host 23,000 seats. The sporting arena will feature a retractable roof and the surrounding complex will feature two hotels and a theater. Robinson confirmed to 8 News Now, “Would we like to have an NBA team? Absolutely. But, would we be deterred if we don’t? No.” Comcast is also amongst one o...