The second week of the LPGA Tour’s Asian Swing faced a blow with Nelly Korda’s exit. The world no.1 Announced that she sustained a ‘minor neck injury’. Korda withdrew from two Asian events – in South Korea and in…
Julien Alfred knew the 100m final in Paris was hers to lose. When the starting gun went off, few considered Alfred a top contender, as the focus was on the expected showdown between Sha’Carri Richardson and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce. However,…
“I’m a third-generation athlete,” Joakim Noah once revealed on the All The Smoke podcast. How? His grandfather, Zacharie Noah, was a celebrated soccer player who led Sedan-Torcy to victory in the 1961 Coupe de France. As for his father,…
Dearica Hamby has had quite a few near misses in recent months. But there were some silver linings too. She finished second in the Most Improved Player category with 18 votes. But bumped into an open spot for the…
Shaquille O’Neal has always stated that he used criticism as a mechanism to better himself. He would try to use it on his teammates too, calling them out to motivate them. Kobe Bryant and Dwyane Wade for some. You’d…
Whenever tennis legend Serena Williams put on a masterful display, Alexis Ohanian acted as her biggest cheerleader. Eventually, the venture capitalist and Reddit co-founder developed a love for everything sports. However, it wasn’t until the U.S. Olympic trials that…
On August 5, 2024, Jordan Chiles joined Simone Biles and Rebeca Andrade on the podium as the floor exercise finals winner at the 2024 Paris Olympics. However, her world came crashing down when an international uproar challenged the judge’s…
The Paris Olympics were undoubtedly the highlight for all sports fans across the globe. At the French capital, gymnastics connoisseurs were treated to some of the most spectacular high-flying action. However, even with the 33rd Games now concluded, fans…
Emma Hayes‘ love for the American soccer scene is a household story for the USWNT fans. She started her coaching stint with the USL side Long Island Riders and she is eternally thankful to America for opening this avenue…
“I’m so excited,” remarked Emma Hayes earlier over the upcoming USWNT vs. England friendly. Just days after leading the American ladies to an Olympic gold medal, the former Chelsea boss now prepares for a homecoming as she will be…