For anyone who thinks that “wrestling is fake,” Finn Balor would like to have a word with you.
The former WWE Universal Champion was involved in a “Hell in a Cell,” match this past weekend at WrestleMania 39 and let’s just say, as the name suggests – it wasn’t exactly pleasant.
Finn Balor gets busted open by Edge with a ladder inside Hell in a Cell. Finns skull got rocked! #WrestleMania #WrestleMania39 pic.twitter.
Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol called out Tyler O’Neill’s effort after he was thrown out at home Tuesday against the Braves, calling it “not our style of play.
Lionel Messi is considering a move that would see him join Al Hilal, the city rivals of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr FC, a source told ESPN.
Broncos legend John Elway confirmed to 9News in Denver that he is no longer with the franchise after the expiration of his contract on March 15.
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The media in Baltimore really only has one question for Ravens management: what’s the latest with Lamar Jackson? But the team’s public relations staff is not going to allow that kind of nonsense.
On Wednesday, Ravens leaders met with the media to discuss the NFL Draft. The panel included head coach John Harbaugh and general manager Eric DeCosta. Of course, media questions centered around Jackson.
Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh, left, and General Manager and Executive Vice President Eric DeCosta are tired of questions about Lamar Jackson.
When Austin Ekeler requested permission to seek a trade after negotiations for an extension with the Chargers did not progress, he was betting on himself and seeking to lock down a long-term deal with a new team.
However, in roughly three weeks since his announcement, Ekeler has yet to land a trade partner. While Ekeler—who turns 28 in May—does not hate the franchise, his focus remains on securing a new deal based on his current value in the league.
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Another big scandal is on the NFL’s doorstep.
Michael Bidwell has consistently been one of the worst, most-disliked owners in the NFL, but always managed to fly under the radar thanks to Dan Snyder dominating the conversation.
Aroldis Chapman is one of the most dominant closers in Major League Baseball history, and one of the hardest throwers in the league. At age 35, the Cuban fireballer is coming off the worst season in his 16-year career, but seems to have turned back the clock some in his first year with the Royals.
Chapman has made just two one-inning appearances in 2023, both in losses, but has yet to allow a run. He recorded four strikeouts and allowed one walk while facing seven batters with Kansas City.
Three of them came on Tuesday night, when Chapman came in during the ninth and struckout the side.
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AEW’s big announcement
When Tony Khan makes a promise, he intends to deliver.
Khan will make an announcement on Wednesday night’s episode of Dynamite that he believes will be pivotal to the company’s success.
“This is something I’ve dreamed of for years,” says Khan. “It’s a huge milestone for AEW, and I can’t wait to talk about it. There will be fans around the world who will be excited—it is one of the most important announcements ever in AEW.
