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By now, Atlanta Hawks superstar Trae Young has become a household name for the team, seemingly carrying the Hawks to the NBA Eastern Conference Finals this year. After his 2021 playoffs performance, it is hard to deny his talents for the game, however, Young is still constantly snubbed on the court. Young, who is, unfortunately, no stranger to the disrespect, has recently taken to Twitter to express his frustration for being constantly overlooked and underappreciated. The young superstar’s absence on the Team USA roster has sparked a lot of questionable down, especially since players like Khris Middleton and Zach LaVine have been considered. Now, due to a roster change for the Tokyo Olympics, Duncan Robinson is rumored to replace Bradley Beal on men’s basketball roster. Other players have ...

The NBA has opened the doors to its latest flagship store, heading to London for the first U.K. location. Launched in partnership with Fanatics, a sports merch brand, the Carnaby Street location features everything from official merchandise and memorabilia to customization services across its two floors. The official NBA and WNBA products on sale includes apparel, jerseys, headwear, sporting goods, toys and collectibles, including items from NBA partners such as Mitchell & Ness, New Era, Nike and Wilson. The customization service will allow fans to customize jerseys and hats for every team in the NBA. Design touches reference London’s evolving role in the NBA, with wall decals of badges representing every regular-season game that has been held in the U.K. capital since 2011. Additional...

Conor McGregor has just been released from the hospital and he’s wasted no time in giving his fans an update. The Notorious, who broke his tibia and fibula at UFC 264, detailed that he had multiple stress fractures going into the fight but decided not to back out. The fractures were from years of training without shin pads and overall heavy training. He used the information to segue into why he believes he is so good at fighting off his back as his ankle would be too store to stand on at times, resulting in him doing full training rounds on his back. Amitting that he would have never addressed the issue with the leg unless something like this happened, McGregor was brimming with confidence as he commented that his new leg is titanium and “unbreakable” — comparing himself to Arnold Schwarze...

Earlier this week, Team USA men’s basketball team announced that starter and Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal will be missing the Tokyo Olympics after entering health and safety protocols at training camp. The official statement from the team stated that the player “will remain in health and safety protocols and will be unable to participate in the July 23-August 8 Tokyo Olympic Games.” Beal is a first-time Olympian but due to his disqualification, he leaves Team USA in a riskier position. Team USA will see Devin Booker, Jrue Holiday and Khris Middleton join the roster after the NBA Finals. The team currently still has two exhibition games remaining in Las Vegas with Australia. With two early exhibition losses, Team USA is facing the pressure to step up their game. Miami Heat sharpsho...

Damian Lillard has been at the top of NBA trade rumor discussions after recent details about him wanting out of Portland surfaced. Recently, reports indicated that teams like the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers could be looking into trading for Dame, though the superstar point guard denied the rumors. Possibly the most surprising team vying for the guard is Golden State Warriors. The Warriors already have a start point in Steph Curry and Klay Thompson is slated to return next season. However, according to The Athletic, the Warriors are considering a possible trade for Lillard, potentially creating a package around Andrew Wiggins and James Wiseman. It has been confirmed that calls were made to discuss the initial idea surrounding Lillard and acknowledgment that the “theoretical offer would ...

PXG introduces the new Xtreme Dark finish as an option for the 0311 GEN4 irons. The new surface coating features a black diamond-like carbon finish, an implementation that yields a lustrous appearance. This PXG Xtreme Dark finish was first initiated in the PXG irons GEN1 series, and later available in the GEN2 irons. The matte-black veneer for the latest PXG 0311 GEN4 irons was achieved by a three-layer ionization process, DLC (diamond-like carbon) is a dense, graphite-like, carbon-based coating that is applied to the external portion of the club head. The glaze has been utilized in an assortment of high-wear resistance technologies, including fuel injection systems, and is known for its resilience. Lastly, the 0311 GEN4 Irons incorporate a hollow composition charged with proprietary XCOR ...

As the dust settles from the happenings of UFC 264, Conor McGregor‘s coach John Kavanagh has now revealed why “The Notorious” suffered a broken leg that brought his fight with Dustin Poirier to a disappointing doctor stoppage. Speaking to UFC on ESPN Analyst and Reporter Laura Sanko, Coach Kavanagh noted that Conor McGregor had suffered an injury during his training camp for the trilogy fight. Despite keeping exactly how the injury occurred, Kavanagh noted that McGregor’s left leg was definitely compromised which was confirmed by a medical scan, opting to nurse the hairline fracture to try and stay healthy. A recent The Joe Rogan Experience episode saw UFC commentator Joe Rogan further breakdown the leg break showing moments in the fight where Conor McGregor’s leg was further damaged. From...

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After months of speculation, Lionel Messi has finally agreed a new deal with Barcelona. The Argentinian player’s future had looked increasingly uncertain, culminating with him becoming a free agent at the beginning of July, however he is now poised to commit to the club with a five year contract. According to reports, Messi’s contract will include one year at a rate reduced by 50% in reflection of the dire economic position that Barcelona is currently in. While he has agreed to a hefty cut, Messi will still reportedly earn around £17 million GBP (approximately $23.5 million USD) in the next year. After the first cash-strapped season, Messi’s contract will duly increase and his release clause will be set at £510 million GBP (approximately $707 million USD). Although Messi’s contract will ru...

YouTube star Jake Paul has been gearing up to fight former UFC Welterweight Champion Tyron Woodley at the end of the summer. Jake Paul is keen to show that he is serious about the sport, hoping to uphold his current record which saw him win all three of his bouts by TKO. However, some have said that his matchups against Nate Robinson and Ben Askren were not exactly the best contenders for the amateur fighter, with his upcoming fight against Tyron Woodley, expected to be his toughest match to date. Paul and Woodley were supposed to collide on August 28, however, the match has officially been delayed to August 29. The exact reason for the 24-hour push has not been revealed. Reporter Dan Rafael was amongst the first to break the news on Twitter. He has also confirmed that the fight will take ...

Jake Paul visited Real 92.3 LA’s Big Boy’s Neighborhood for an in-depth interview touching on multiple topics. Jake starts off speaking on his journey from the Disney Channel star, to falling into the LA lifestyle, to how boxing gave him a direction and turned his life around. In the interview, Jake accuses UFC president Dana White of underpaying fighters who put their lives on the line in the ring, saying the UFC is the “league with the biggest gap in the player owner ratio of how much they get paid.” He then calls out some of his haters, saying he “might knock The Game out for charity,” and mentions Nate Diaz, Kamaru Usman, and Tyson Fury‘s younger brother Tommy Fury as potential opponents for future fights. Jake then turns to troll the recently defeated Conor McGregor saying, “Conor has...