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The Brazilian soccer team that saw most of its senior players perish in a plane crash in November is rebuilding its team almost entirely, in time for the country’s new soccer season. Chapecoense will recruit up to 20 new players and begin preseason training this week, according to Reuters. The club said it will reserve […]
After scoring the winning goal in the U.S. women’s national soccer team’s victory over Denmark on Sunday, Julie Ertz got some good news about her husband’s Super Bowl chances. As she walked off the field, the star defender was told by teammates that her hubby, Philadelphia tight end Zach Ertz, is headed to the upcoming […]
It’s been nearly fourteen years since Justin Timberlake ripped off a piece of Janet Jackson’s top during the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show, exposing her to the millions of viewers watching. But with Timberlake set to perform at Super Bowl LII on Feb. 4, the wardrobe malfunction — later dubbed “Nipplegate” — has once again […]
Michael Phelps has been secretly married to Nicole Johnson for months. The Olympic swimmer and his wife tied the knot during a June 13 ceremony in Paradise Valley, Arizona, People reports after obtaining a copy of the couple’s record of marriage. TMZ broke the news on Wednesday. Peter Carlisle, Phelps’ agent and friend, officiated the […]
The New England Patriots came from behind to pull off a remarkable overtime victory in Super Bowl LI Sunday, defeating the Atlanta Falcons 34-28. Also battling Sunday: The brands fighting for your attention during the commercial breaks. Missed the advertising showdown? We’ve got you covered. Here are the 10 Super Bowl ads you need to […]
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Adam Jones received a standing ovation at Fenway Park on Tuesday night, one day after facing racist heckling in Boston. The Red Sox fans who rose to their feet attempted to send a message: we want to shed the team’s reputation as a haven for racism. Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said on […]
Michael Phelps empathized with Ryan Lochte in a new interview Monday and said he hopes his U.S. Olympic swimming teammate will learn and “grow” from the international spectacle he sparked after telling an “overexaggerated” tale about being robbed in Rio. Phelps, the most decorated Olympic competitor with 28 medals, told the Today show that he […]
Well, this is good. You’re reading a story about another New England Patriots victory in the AFC championship game, and unlike two years ago, Tom Brady hasn’t been accused of puncturing any footballs. Looks like no ridiculous sports scandal will consume the nation’s attention in the lead-up to the Super Bowl, which is a relief. […]
From a 17-year-old snowboarding star to a gold-medal-hungry women’s ice hockey team, Team USA’s athletes competing in the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in PyeongChang, South Korea, are looking to make a mark. The official roster for Team USA was finalized just weeks before the 2018 Winter Olympics started with the Opening Ceremony on Feb. 9, […]
Following her defeat of Lucie Safarova in straight sets in the second round of the Australian Open Thursday, Serena Williams didn’t appreciate one reporter’s criticism of her play. After the moderator opened the floor for questions during her post-match press conference, Williams shut down comments from the first reporter called on, who dubbed her performance […]