Lionel Messi has no shortage of stunning achievements in his award-winning career.
The 35-year-old eclipsed another individual milestone on Thursday when he notched the fastest goal of his professional career in Argentina’s clash against Australia, according to South America football’s governing body, CONMEBOL. Only 79 seconds into the match, Messi was near the edge of the box when he wrapped a beautiful strike off his left foot, putting the La Albiceleste on the scoreboard first.
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Former NFL wide receiver Homer Jones, who is recognized for being the first NFL player to spike the football after a touchdown, died at age 82 after a battle with lung cancer on Wednesday.
His daughter, Lacarroll Jones Nickelberry, confirmed the death to KLTV-TV in northeast Texas. Jones was born, lived and graduated high school in Pittsburg, Texas. Jones is recognized as the first player to spike a football, having performed the celebration after a score in a 1965 game for the Giants.
Conor McGregor faces an allegation of rape, but claims it’s complete fiction.
Ariel Mitchell, the attorney for the unnamed alleged victim, sent letters to the UFC superstar, the NBA and the Miami Heat about the alleged June 9 incident at the Kaseya Center, according to TMZ. It’s the same night McGregor punched the Heat mascot and went viral.
McGregor is accused of “violently” sexually assaulting the unnamed woman in a men’s restroom after NBA and Heat security allegedly separated the woman from her friend and forced her into the bathroom, according to the same TMZ report.
The Celtics reportedly are “active” in trade discussions ahead of the 2023 NBA Draft, with a Pistons big man apparently in their sights.
Stephen A. Smith is busier than he’s ever been, appearing on numerous ESPN shows on top of his First Take duties and recording his podcast, The Stephen A. Smith Show, three times per week. Even so, he’s not closing the door on another high-profile opportunity, should it come knocking.
On Monday, Pat Sajak announced that he will step away from hosting Wheel of Fortune after the show’s 41st season, which is set to begin in September.
Smith, an avowed fan of the classic game show, says he’d like to fill in as host, even if it’s only in a temporary capacity.
Count Phillies star and Las Vegas native Bryce Harper among those who oppose the Athletics’ proposed move to Sin City.
The ownership team of the Athletics made significant progress in their relocation plans on Wednesday, as the $1.5 billion stadium bill for the team’s home in Las Vegas was approved. This was a significant hurdle, and now that it has been surpassed, it further paves the way for the A’s to relocate.
“I feel sorry for the fans in Oakland,” Harper told USA Today. “It’s just not right. They have so much history in Oakland. You’re taking a team out of a city.
Fantasy baseball analyst Scott Pianowski offers some relief pitcher advice for Week 11 (and beyond).
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Rickie Fowler acknowledged to Sky Sports Media he and his two best friends are looking into English soccer club, Leeds United.
Could there be another golf-soccer collaboration in the future? Rickie Fowler, Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth are looking to become part owners of Leeds United. Leeds United was recently taken over by the San Francisco 49ers investment arm, 49ers Enterprises.
Fowler spoke with Sky Sports News ahead of the U.S. Open and announced he is looking at investor opportunities with two of his best friends.
Darren Waller not only will play for a new team this season, but he’ll sport a new uniform number that has a special meaning to him and countless others. The Giants tight end, who previously wore No. 83 with the Raiders, switched back to his rookie No. 12 jersey for 2023 and explained why he chose to make the change.
“Twelve is a number that has a lot of meaning to me,” Waller told NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. “Somebody that’s in recovery. There are certain programs that people like me are a part of, and 12 is a very symbolic number.
1. You may recall that about a year ago, Patrick Mahomes starred in a Coors Light commercial without directly endorsing Coors Light.
The Chiefs superstar quarterback, like all NFL players, is not allowed to appear in commercials or advertisements drinking beer or directly endorsing a beer. NFL players were allowed to have their likeness appear in beer ads only beginning in 2019.
So last year, Mahomes appeared in the Coors Light commercial that was actually for a Coors (flash) light. Wink wink.
Now he’s back in another Coors Light commercial. But this one isn’t for Coors Light beer.