Ian Nepomniachtchi arrived to the board for Game 9 of the World Chess Championship with a new haircut. He started the game with a new opening, but the result was more of the same, as Magnus Carlsen picked up another point to extend his lead in the match. Nepomniachtchi blundered […]
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Opening a Sports Card Store Part 6: Reflections on the First Six Months
After more than half a year in operation, my store, Cullman Sportscards & Fun Shop, has already experienced its share of ebbs and flows, and I’ve learned lessons that I’ll take to heart here at the end of the year to carry over into 2022. Here are some things I’ve […]
Washington QB Ryan Fitzpatrick to Have Season-Ending Hip Surgery
This is one comeback by FitzMagic that won’t happen. Washington Football Team quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick dislocated his hip in the first game of the season and hoped he could return at some point this season after rehabbing the injury, but the team announced he will go under the knife to […]
LA Chargers Place WR Keenan Allen on COVID-19 Reserve List
The Los Angeles Chargers announced that wide receiver Keenan Allen tested positive for COVID, placing him on the COVID-19 reserve list. Allen is vaccinated, so he could return to the Chargers if he remains asymptomatic and can produce two negative COVID tests within a 24-hour period. If Allen can’t play […]
NBA High Guys: Joel Embiid with 43 Points in OT (Video)
The Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid unleashed 43 points in an overtime victory against the COVID-riddled Charlotte Hornets on Monday night. The Hornets were down five players while struggling to contain a COVID-19 outbreak, but Kelly Oubre almost led them to an upset victory over the visiting 76ers. In the end, […]
National Championship Odds: Alabama Takes Top Seed, Cincinnati Makes History in Group of 5
For several weeks, fans and pundits argued over which four teams should make the College Football Playoff field. Various scenarios promised chaos and controversy on decision day. By Sunday, however, picking the four-team field to fight for the national championship became a no-brainer. Alabama, Michigan, Georgia, and Cincinnati will play […]
Derby Champion Medina Spirit Dies of Apparent Heart Attack After Workout
The sporting world beyond horse racing was shocked Monday morning when 2021 Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit suddenly died of an apparent heart attack after a morning workout at Santa Anita Park. The Bob Baffert-trained 3-year-old had just finished a five-furlong work in 1:01.40 when he collapsed. Santa Anita’s onsite […]
Tyron Woodley Gets Rematch with Jake Paul After Fury Withdraws with Injury
After three months of trash talk, an untimely injury, and an infamous tattoo, Tyron Woodley will finally get his long-awaited rematch against Youtuber Jake Paul in the boxing ring. Woodley agreed to take the place of an injured Tommy Fury in the main event of a Showtime pay-per-view event on […]
MLS to Launch Pro Development Division in 2022
Major League Soccer will launch MLS Next Pro in 2022 to help players develop and experience new formats, strategies, and approaches toward the game. Twenty MLS clubs, through their second teams and one independent franchise, Rochester New York FC, will be part of MLS Next Pro’s inaugural season. Rochester New […]
Chicago Bulls’ Leading Scorer DeMar DeRozan Out with COVID-19
One moment you’re named the NBA Player of the Week, and the next, you’re out with COVID-19. The Chicago Bulls’ leading scorer DeMar DeRozan entered the NBA’s COVID-19 health and protocol list and will miss Monday evening’s game against the Denver Nuggets after he tested positive on Monday. DeRozan is […]
Chris Armas to Join Manchester United in Coaching Role
Manchester United interim boss Ralf Rangnick will add Chris Armas to his staff at Old Trafford. Rangnick prepared for his first game in charge, the 1-0 win against Crystal Palace at the weekend, with the coaches already at the club. But the German-born manager said he’ll make use of his […]
San Diego Wave FC in Advanced Talks to Sign Alex Morgan from Orlando Pride
Orlando Pride forward Alex Morgan is set to complete a move to San Diego Wave FC, according to The Athletic. Orlando is shaking up its roster ahead of the two upcoming drafts. Sources close to the deal claim the negotiations between the two clubs will be completed when the trade […]
Baltimore Ravens CB Marlon Humphrey Dunzo with Season-Ending Surgery
The Baltimore Ravens have been decimated with the injury bug this season, but their biggest loss occurred on Sunday when All-Pro cornerback Marlon Humphrey tore a pectoral muscle in a one-point loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The injury occurred on a play late in the fourth quarter when Humphrey failed […]
US Government Won’t Send Diplomatic Delegation to the 2022 Winter Olympics; US Athletes Will Still Attend
The US government will stage a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics held in Beijing, China in February. In her daily press briefing at the White House, press secretary Jen Psaki announced that the US won’t send an official delegation to the Beijing Games because of concerns regarding human […]
World Chess Championship Odds: Carlsen Wins Twice, Takes Firm Control of Match
For the first five games of the 2021 World Chess Championship, fans and commentators lamented the lack of decisive results, wondering aloud whether it’s even possible to see fighting chess in a high-level match anymore. But two wins from Magnus Carlsen not only flipped that narrative, but have put challenger […]
Las Vegas Raiders RB Kenyan Drake Breaks Ankle in Sketchy Tackle
Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake suffered a gruesome ankle injury in the second quarter against the Washington Football Team during a gang tackle. He needed assistance and was carted off the field. Three players from Washington took Drake down in what many believed was a dirty play. Daniel […]
MLS Cup 2021: NYCFC Dramatically Beats COVID-Depleted Union to Reach MLS Cup Final
Philadelphia Union was missing 11 players due to MLS COVID protocols, but played gamely until the dying moments of their match with NYCFC. City scored the winning goal just two minutes before the end of normal time and will play the Portland Timbers away in their first trip to the […]
Ibrahimovic Says Man. United Have ‘Small, Closed Mentality’ and Reveals Unknown Episodes from Life at Old Trafford in New Autobiography
Zlatan Ibrahimovic launched a new autobiography, not holding back from comments which will surely make headlines around the world. In the new Adrenalina book which was released on the Italian market on 2 December, Zlatan refers to his life at Manchester United in a totally unexpected fashion. The 40-year-old super […]
MLS Playoffs: Timbers End Real Salt Lake’s Drean With 2-0 Win to Reach MLS Cup Final
A 2-0 victory over Real Salt Lake sent Portland Timbers to their third MLS Cup final in seven years. Thanks to the higher number of points obtained in the regular season than both Eastern Conference finalists, Portland will host the MLS Cup final at Providence Park for the first time […]
RB Leipzig Part Company with Jesse Marsch After Defeat vs Union Berlin
RB Leipzig have let head coach Jesse Marsch go following their 2-1 defeat by Union Berlin on Friday. Leipzig are 11th in the Bundesliga table after 14 games and lost their last three league clashes. They stand no chance of qualifying for the Champions League Round of 16, but could […]