Author: Mikesportz
Chicago Bears cornerback Jonathan Owens had a realization about his wife, Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, immediately after he returned a blocked punt for a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in Week 1 of the NFL season. The happily married couple tied the knot in April of 2023. Since then, they have supported each other at gymnastic events and NFL games. Biles was in attendance for the Bears’ season opener against the Tennessee Titans. Midway through the third quarter, Chicago blocked a punt, and none other than Owens was there to pick the football up and return it for a touchdown.…
Throughout her rookie season, Caitlin Clark has been a sheer reflection of nothing but competitiveness. But will that be okay if she sets on a track to fade it all? Alongside her record-breaking year, Clark has also been registering some technical fouls. And, now she stands on the verge of a suspension. The Fever rookie has managed to keep the Aces on her toes in today’s game. She has also attracted herself to boatloads of scrutiny with another technical foul this season. Turns out, she hit the stanchion under the hoop after a foul was called against her, leading to…
Flau’jae Johnson’s Mom Snubs Angel Reese, Wants Her Paired with This Rookie As Fallout Rumors Swirl Not all friendships work out, and sometimes, that is okay. Something similar is the case with Flau’jae Johnson and Angel Reese. The two shared a close bond during their college days. However, the situation has changed considerably since the Maryland-born was drafted into the WNBA. During the first episode of ‘Unapologetically Angel’, the ‘Chi-Town Barbie’ shared that she didn’t have the best relationship with Johnson as of now. Meanwhile, Johnson too revealed that distance had taken hold of their relationship. If this already didn’t…
BERLIN — Rafael Nadal withdrew from the Laver Cup in Berlin, leaving it unclear when the Spanish great will play again. Jul 31, 2024; Paris, France; Rafael Nadal (ESP) waves to the crowd after losing to Austin Krajicek and Rajeev Ram (USA) in a men’s doubles quarterfinal tennis match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Roland Garros. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe aren’t covering that” – Sam Querrey reveals when he thought he would win US Open Former tennis player Sam Querrey has revisited the match during which he thought he would win the US Open. Querrey produced some exceptional tennis on that occasion, and according to him, even the likes of Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe would not have been able to deal with him. The match came in the fourth round of the 2017 edition, and Mischa Zverev, Alexander Zverev’s elder brother, was Querrey’s opponent. Played out in the iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium, the night…
It was Biles’ 27th world championship medal — and 21st gold. It came two days after the four-time Olympic gold medalist led the U.S women to a record seventh straight win in the team event. SPORTS Simone Biles leads U.S. to a record 7th straight team title at world championships Biles now has 34 medals across the world championships and Olympics, making her the most decorated gymnast ever — male or female — at the sport’s two signature events ahead of the retired Vitaly Scherbo. Biles’ only blip came right at the end, as she was about to wrap up her floor…
BATON ROUGE, La. — — LSU star forward Angel Reese, who has some major life and career decisions looming, insists she’s “just trying to focus on the now and just enjoy the moment.” On Sunday, she played like it. Reese had 22 points, 14 rebounds, five blocks and three steals in what might have been her final regular-season game for LSU, and the ninth-ranked Tigers defeated reeling Kentucky 77-56. The performance suggested that Reese is rounding back into form after early season drama that included a four-game suspension and a relative dip in production while she adjusted to playing along a significant…
Caitlin Clark and No. 6 Iowa traveled to face Minnesota in a Big Ten showdown Wednesday night, and earned a 108-60 blowout victory for the Hawkeyes. It was another record-setting night for Clark. And it wasn’t just about her padding her points total, but rather how she did it. (See: A LOT of 3s.) Clark, who now holds the NCAA Division I women’s basketball all-time scoring record, came into Wednesday needing just 51 points to pass Pete Maravich. Who is Pistol Pete, you ask? Maravich played for LSU from 1967-70, scoring 3,667 points in just three years. He did so at a time when freshmen could not play…
After a promising end to their 2021/22 season, the Philadelphia Eagles attacked the offseason to retool and upgrade, and it led to a tremendous 14-3 campaign in 2022/23. They obliterated the New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers in the playoffs, but ultimately fell just short at the final hurdle. Superhero Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs topped them 38-35 in Super Bowl LVII. Highlights of the Kansas City Chiefs’ thrilling victory against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII What now for the birds? Will they remain the NFC’s best? Or was last season too good to be…
NBA fans can always plan their calendars around Jordan Brand’s holiday sneaker release schedule. Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan’s iconic signature line capitalizes on nostalgia by releasing fan-favorite sneakers throughout November and December each year. However, it appears Jordan Brand is doing some belt-tightening this holiday season. According to Sneaker News, a total of six retro Air Jordan sneakers that were scheduled to hit shelves later this year have been canceled. The sneakers that got scrapped include new colorways for the Air Jordan 1 Low, Air Jordan 1 High, Air Jordan 3, Air Jordan 5, Air Jordan 6, and Air Jordan…