Ricky Starks makes stunning WWE NXT appearance after release from rival company
The WWE Universe was left stunned on Tuesday as NXT wrapped up its latest episode as pro wrestling superstar Ricky Starks showed up to the building to address the crowd. Starks was released from All Elite Wrestling on Monday following a months-long absence. He hadn’t been seen on AEW television since March 30, 2024, when he and Big Bill lost a tag-team match to Dante and Darius Martin.
Last-gasp winner from Jude Bellingham gives Real Madrid advantage in Champions League playoff against Manchester City
An 80th-minute penalty converted by Erling Haaland looked to have given City a 2-1 win at the Etihad Stadium, but two late goals from Madrid swung the tie in their favor heading into the second leg at the Santiago Bernabéu in the Spanish capital on February 19. It was England international Jude Bellingham who once again saved the day for Los Blancos, providing the 92nd minute winner in stoppage time with almost the last kick of the game. “It was a complete performance by the team from an attacking point of view, and we showed that with the right levels of commitment, we can do anything,” Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said after the win.
Trump’s love for golf can be ‘very helpful’ in quest to reunite sport, Adam Scott says
President Donald Trump recently met with members of the PGA Tour, including Tiger Woods, in efforts to get the tour and LIV Golf to finally strike a deal after roughly two years of discussion. PGA Commissioner Jay Monahan recently said the tour "asked" Trump "to get involved for the good of the game, the good of the country and for all the countries involved
Trump 'not a fan' of LIV format, on PGA Tour's 'side' of discussions, Rory McIlroy says
President Donald Trump recently met with members of the PGA Tour in efforts to advance their discussions with LIV Golf and, apparently, he favors one side more than the other. In June 2023, the rival tours announced that the two had been in discussions to eventually join forces. But, after stalled conversations, the PGA called on Trump to advance the negotiations.
Travis Kelce opens up about 'hard reality' of Super Bowl loss
Travis Kelce says it “just wasn’t our day” as he reflected on the Kansas City Chiefs’ recent Super Bowl loss. “Couldn’t find a lick of momentum,” he said on the Wednesday episode of his “New Heights” podcast, which he co-hosts with his brother, Jason Kelce.
With the Milan Cortina Olympics one year away, here are some Americans who will take center stage
The Milan Cortina Olympics, now one year away, will be among the most picturesque Winter Games, billed as the most widespread ever across Northern Italy. Competition will be scattered in clusters from Milan to Cortina d’Ampezzo, which are separated by 160 miles.
Jalen Hurts on the significance of having his dad, who was once his coach, on the field after Super Bowl win
Jalen Hurts knows he couldn’t have won the Super Bowl without some major help. Hurts, who led the Philadelphia Eagles to a 40-22 trouncing of the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 59, credits his father for playing a vital role in him winning the NFL title.
Education Dept. urges NCAA to reverse transgender athletes' records, titles and awards
The Education Department on Tuesday urged organizations overseeing high school and college athletics to strip records, titles and awards from transgender women who competed in women’s sports. The department sent a letter to the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) calling on them to “restore to female athletes the records, titles, awards, and recognitions misappropriated by biological males competing in female categories,” according to a news release from the department.
AI-powered sports media company raises $13 million, led by Alexis Ohanian and Giannis Antetokounmpo
ScorePlay, an artificial intelligence service for sports clips, has raised $13 million in series A funding, the company announced Tuesday. The sports storytelling platform’s investors include 20VC venture capital fund founder Harry Stebbings, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian’s Seven Seven Six VC firm, NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo, former Formula 1 champion Nico Rosberg, and soccer star and former captain of the U.S. women’s national team Alex Morgan.
Serena Williams explains Super Bowl LIX halftime show appearance amid criticism: 'End of story'
Serena Wililams offered a simple explanation to address criticism she received after making an appearance during Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime show, calling it a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The tennis legend, who retired from the sport in 2022, posted a video on Instagram showing the behind-scenes leading up to her cameo.