Author: Mikesportz
Kylian Mbappe has generously gifted tennis legend Rafael Nadal following his Laliga debut for Real Madrid. Early this year, Mbappe’s much-anticipated move to the Spanish team was finalised, and the Frenchman has since made an impression Mbappe made his competitive debut and scored during Los Blancos’ UEFA Super Cup victory over Atalanta during the week. Following his impressive performance against Atalanta, he played his first Laliga game for Madrid in their 1-1 draw against Real Mallorca
Larry Bird, a name synonymous with basketball brilliance, didn’t just play the game—he transformed it from his humble beginnings in French Lick, Indiana, to his reign as one of the NBA’s most revered figures. Bird’s journey is a captivating tale of grit, determination, and unmatched skill. This article delves into the life of a man who, despite all odds, became a symbol of excellence on and off the court. Read on to discover how Larry Bird’s legacy continues to inspire generations. Larry Bird: From Small-Town Dreams to NBA Stardom Larry Bird’s story begins in the unassuming town of French Lick,…
Düsseldorfer EG of Germany’s Deutsche Eishockey Liga have signed center/left winger Tyler Angle, per Tobias Kemberg of D.Sports. It’s a one-year deal for the Niagara Falls native, who heads overseas early in his career. Angle, 23, had spent the last four years playing in the Blue Jackets organization. He played mostly for their AHL affiliate, the Cleveland Monsters, but he did log two games with Columbus in each of the past two seasons. Early on, Angle looked like he might be a gem after falling to the seventh round of the 2019 draft, selected on the heels of a strong season…
Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian wooed the tennis legend on their first date when he steered the conversation to one key topic: Marvel movies. Williams, widely considered the greatest female tennis player of all time, first met Ohanian during the 2015 Italian Open before the Reddit co-founder proposed two years later. The couple have been married since November 2017, one month after welcoming their first child – daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. They then had a second daughter – Adira River Ohanian – last August. In the latest installment of her ESPN+ docuseries ‘In The Arena’, both Williams and Ohanian relived their memorable…
On the eve of her Olympic debut, Sha’Carri Richardson received a lovey-dovey gift and note from her partner to celebrate Girlfriend’s Day. Sha’Carri Richardson received the most thoughtful romantic gift and message on the eve of her Paris 2024 debut as her partner celebrated her on Girlfriend’s Day. The world’s fastest woman set to make her Olympic debut on August 2nd when the women’s 100m event heats center stage, took to her Instagram story to share the charming gift she received from her partner with a lovely note. Sha’Carri Richardson is the world’s fastest woman Richardson shared a picture of the rose flowers attached to…
Simone Biles picked up four more medals at the Paris Olympics – and now the gymnast has added a brand new car to her collection as well. The Team USA star, who won three gold medals and one silver at the Games, showed off her new ride on Instagram as she posed on the hood of a white Mercedes G-Wagon. In the first of two Instagram stories, Biles paid tribute to her now-previous car, an older black G-Class, as she wrote ‘out with the old’ over a picture of her standing next to the vehicle. The next picture she shared was a snap of her…
The New York Yankees are expected to activate third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. from the 10-day injured list on Friday, multiple media outlets reported. Chisholm, 26, was injured sliding into home plate in a game against the Chicago White Sox on Aug. 12. He landed on the 10-day injured list two days later with a UCL sprain. Chisholm is eligible to return from the injured list on Friday for the Yankees’ game versus the visiting Colorado Rockies. A roster spot is available after New York demoted infielder Oswald Peraza to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday. Peraza was summoned from Triple-A to…
Last season played as a twist of fate for the Golden State Warriors. Golden State lost to the Sacramento Kings in the Play-In tournament despite blowing them out of the water in Game 7 of the opening playoff round the year prior. Losing Klay Thompson doesn’t mean the Warriors regressed. Actually, it’s arguable they improved upon adding multiple role players. But are such incremental upgrades enough? Losing Klay Thompson hit the hearts of Warriors fans and the team itself, but the move made sense. Both parties couldn’t agree on a contract, and the Warriors expected too much of a past-his-prime…
PITTSBURGH – I’m with former basketball star and soon-to-be Pitt Hall of Famer Brianna Kiesel on the possibility of a WNBA team coming to Pittsburgh, pitfalls and all. “I think it’s a great idea,” says Kiesel, who played in the WNBA. “You have so many great players, and they’re in the limelight now – in the media with NIL when they’re in college, expanding our game, and then you follow them through (to the pros). You already have professional sports teams there, and this would be a summer sport. “I think it would be amazing.” A wise guy might add…
Andre Agassi’s Touching Tribute to Steffi Graf at the US Open New York City, NY – Tennis legend Andre Agassi made a heartwarming gesture at the US Open, honoring his wife and fellow tennis icon, Steffi Graf. While attending the tournament, Agassi was spotted gazing at a portrait of Graf displayed at the venue, a clear sign of his enduring love and admiration for his partner. The couple, who have been married since 2001, have remained one of the most beloved pairs in the world of tennis. Their love story, which began on the tennis court, has captivated fans worldwide.…