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Logan Paul, KSI, PRIME Sued by US Olympic Committee over Trademark Allegations
PRIME is a sports/energy drink that was created by Logan Paul and fellow YouTuber KSI in January 2022.
Paul, KSI and PRIME are being sued by the United States Olympic Committee for allegedly using trademarked Olympic images and expressions.
PRIME was also sued in April 2024 for allegedly exceeding caffeine levels in their drinks.
Logan Paul has always been a lightning rod for the news,...
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12-to-6 Elbows, “Downed-Fighter” Rules Changed Under MMA Rules
12-to-6 Elbows, which are downward strikes straight up and down with elbows, have been banned by MMA rules for years. The definition of a downed fighter has also been changed.
As of Tuesday, July 23, those elbow strikes have now been deemed legal by the Association of Boxing Commissions.
This could mean an overturning of Jon Jones’ only loss on his resume, which came against Matt Hamill in...
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TNT Looking to Match Amazon’s Offer in NBA Media-Rights Deal Saga
The NBA has been in the market for a new media-rights deal, and it had accepted bids from NBC, Amazon, and Disney.
This left Warner Bros., the home of TNT, out in the cold after a relationship that had started in 1989.
Warner Bros. is looking to match Amazon’s bid, which could take this saga to the courtroom in the near future.
On July 10, it was reported that the NBA had reached a dea...
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Global Cybersecurity Issues Disrupt Olympic Preparations
CrowdStrike is a cybersecurity company which has suffered from cyberattacks in the past.
On early Friday morning, a faulty update delivered to Windows users has shut down airports and banking services, along with many other industries.
The crisis also affected the Paris 2024 preparations: journalists struggled to get credentials validated, and security checks have been done manually.
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Rodri Makes Major Move in 2024 Ballon d’Or Odds After Euro 2024
Spain rolled through Euro 2024 to win the tournament, with Rodri winning Player of the Tournament.
The Manchester City midfielder has seen his odds to win the Ballon d’Or move from around +700, to +200 or below at some sportsbooks.
The last time a defensive-minded player won this award was defender Fabio Cannavaro in 2006. No defensive midfielder has won since Matthias Sammer in 1996.
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Jon Jones in Trouble Again, Charged with Two Misdemeanors
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has been in hot water with the law numerous times in his career.
This time, Jones is charged with two misdemeanors stemming from an incident with a drug-testing agent.
Jones is slated to fight in 2024 as he returns to the octagon after various injuries.
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones is unquestionably one of the best mixed martial artists of all t...
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Security Breaks Down at Copa America Final, Kickoff Delayed Over 80 Minutes
The Copa América final was played on Sunday night in Miami, but pre-match security issues were the biggest story.
Kickoff was delayed by 75 minutes as fans stormed the gates, and even tried to get through the venting systems.
The United States is co-hosting the World Cup in 2026 with Canada and Mexico, and there will be a major conversation around security heading into that tournament.
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Klopp Rejects US Men’s Soccer National Team Job
Jürgen Klopp has had a glittering soccer managing career and left Liverpool after last season, claiming he needed a break from the game.
The United States men’s national soccer team fired Gregg Berhalter on July 10 after the team failed to make it out of the group stage at the Copa América.
The USMNT approached Klopp about their job vacancy, but he declined, so the search continues with Da...
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Khabib Nurmagomedov Allegedly Has Tax Issues; Could He Fight in the UFC Again?
Khabib Nurmagomedov is a legend in mixed martial arts, retiring in October 2020 with a 29-0 record after his father passed away.
Nurmagomedov allegedly has tax issues with Russia and has moved to the United Arab Emirates to gain citizenship.
There are odds out on whether Nurmagomedov will fight again in the UFC in light of his alleged tax problems.
There is no question that Khabib Nurm...
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Paris 2024 Olympics: A Full-Circle Moment for Women Olympians
For the last century, women athletes have resisted out-date rules enforced by male-dominated Olympic committees.
Today, there are more female athletes and events for women at the Olympics (152) than ever.
Women from more countries are participating, and there is better representation on Olympic Committees.
In a historic achievement, women will make up 50% of 10,500 participating athlet...
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Fueled by Clark, Aces-Fever Has Largest WNBA Crowd Since '99
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever have been playing to large crowds throughout the WNBA this season.
Two Indiana Fever games have drawn at least 20,000 fans this season, and the first was June 7 in Washington.
The second game was on Tuesday, July 2, when the Fever visited the two-time defending WNBA champions, the Las Vegas Aces.
The WNBA is setting records of all sorts this season, ...
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Michelle Obama Favored Over Trump for the Election
Donald Trump is a huge favorite over Joe Biden in the latest online betting odds after the current president struggled in a recent CNN debate.
Many voices in the Democratic Party have called for Biden to be replaced as a candidate, with names like Michelle Obama, Gavin Newsome, and Hillary Clinton mentioned as potential replacements.
The top online betting sites favor Michelle Obama in a h...
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NFL Loses Antitrust Lawsuit, Ordered to Pay $4.7 Billion
The NFL was sued in a class-action suit over their “Sunday Ticket” package, as it was alleged the league colluded with their network partners in out-of-market game distribution.
The league was accused of inflating the price of the “Sunday Ticket” package from 2011 to 2022.
$4.7 billion in damages was awarded, but because it is a federal case, the number could rise to $14.4 billion.
The...
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Mikal Bridges Traded, “Villanova Knicks” in Full Effect
Brooklyn has traded forward Mikal Bridges to the rival New York Knicks for four unprotected first-round picks, and other assets.
Brooklyn also traded with Houston to get more draft picks, while the Knicks look to challenge for the NBA title with Bridges.
The “Villanova Knicks” are now in full effect, with Bridges joining former Villanova teammates Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Donte DiVinc...
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Police Say No Crimes Committed in Hamilton “Sabotage” Email
Lewis Hamilton, the F1 legend who has won seven championships with Mercedes, is leaving the team for Ferrari after the 2024 season.
Following the Canadian Grand Prix earlier this month, an email was sent to Mercedes and F1 execs claiming that Hamilton’s car was being sabotaged because he was leaving the team.
Police have said that there were no crimes committed in sending the email, while ...
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What’s Next for Ryan Garcia?
Ryan Garcia is a well-known boxer and a former WBC interim lightweight champion, with a 24-1 (1) record.
Garcia was suspended for a year and received a fine after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs, following his match over Devin Haney on April 20.
Odds have been released for what Garcia will do next, and fashion designer is the favored option from BetOnline.
Ryan Garcia ...
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