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Bobby Bank/Getty Images Long before Mick Foley was falling off Hell in a Cell and winning the WWE Championship from The Rock, he was wrestling as Cactus Jack in WCW, having high-profile matches against the likes of Sting and Vader. Even then, Foley was known for his high-risk style and terrifying bumps, something Arn Anderson got to see up close and personal. Advertisement Foley’s WCW days came up on the latest episode of “ARN,” when Anderson was asked which wrestler he was surprised to see become a star, with Anderson giving Foley as his answer. The reason for that wasn’t…
Why Tim Mayza had to serve as the Blue Jays bat boy is something many sports fans can relate to.Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Tim Mayza has quietly established himself as one of the better left-handed relievers in the game over the last three seasons. He was never better than he was this past campaign when he posted a 1.52 ERA in 69 appearances and 53.1 innings of work, limiting left-handed hitters to a .561 OPS and just five extra-base hits in 115 plate appearances.Normally a reliever coming off a career year who is expected to play a big role once…
The full driver line-up for this Friday’s Formula E 30-minute rookie test has been confirmed, with several stars from F2 and F3 set to hit the track. A 30-minute rookie practice session will take place on Friday ahead of first practice at the inaugural Misano E-Prix, held at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli. Amongst the 11 drivers taking part, one of the standout names is current F2 championship leader Zane Maloney, who will be driving for Andretti. Other key names include ex-F1 driver and current IMSA driver Jack Aitken, who previously competed in the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix for…
J.Lindeberg has released the second drop of its exclusive Tour Collection, which pays tribute to The Masters and features items that that will be worn by brand ambassadors Viktor Hovland and Camilo Villlegas during the season’s first Major. Featuring a range of short sleeve polo shirts (£90) and long sleeve midlayers (£130), the Tour Collection’s design takes inspiration from the lush azalea flowers lining the iconic 13th hole, featuring a sophisticated palette of black, grey, and red, accented with a distinct tropical print. The limited-edition pieces features stretchy, moisture-wicking, and fast-drying fabrics that are certified by either OEKO-TEX or bluesign.…
CHICAGO — There’s a week left in the Knicks season and their playoff possibilities are more complicated than the Kardashian family tree. They can still finish anywhere from second to eighth, a variance that makes the next four games both highly consequential and utterly unpredictable. With the NBA schedule going dark on Solar Eclipse Monday, it’s a good time to explain what’s at stake in the final four games. Tom Thibodeau and the Knicks have four games remaining in the regular season. Charles Wenzelberg Here’s a breakdown of every angle: What are the standings? Boston 62-16, — Milwaukee 47-31, 15…
Boxing is a complicated and convoluted sport with several world champions in each division.Most observers recognise that we are now in a four-belt era, with the WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO all given credibility as legitimate world titles.18The WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO are recognised as boxing’s four legitimate, major world titlesCredit: Simon Stacpoole/MatchroomSee the full list of the current men’s boxing world champions below…Heavyweight (200lbs+)WBA – Oleksandr UsykWBC – Tyson FuryIBF – Oleksandr UsykWBO – Oleksandr Usyk*Mahmoud Charr has the lesser WBA ‘regular’ belt*Joseph Parker has the lesser WBO ‘interim’ belt18Usyk and Fury rule the heavyweight divisionCredit: GettyBridgerweight (224lbs)WBA…
Pakistan cricket fans rejoice as experienced all-rounder Imad Wasim and fiery fast bowler Mohammad Amir have been recalled to the national T20I squad for the New Zealand series. Both players recently reversed their international retirement decisions, paving the way for their dramatic comebacks.A mixture of experience and youth in Pakistan’s squadWasim, a seasoned campaigner with 66 T20I appearances under his belt, boasts an impressive bowling record of 65 wickets at a miserly economy rate of 6.26. He also contributes valuable runs lower down the order, with a career strike rate of 131.7. His last outing in the green jersey came…
The 2024 Grand National is coming up this Saturday and all eyes will be on Aintree for the iconic race.Last year, after the start was delayed due to protesters, Corach Rambler made a stunning late charge to win with ease. 2Derek Fox led the Corach Rambler to victoryCredit: AFPOwner Lucinda Russell and the horse will now be aiming to replicate the legendary Tiger Roll and Red Rum by winning back-to-back Nationals. Former champion Noble Yeats will be out to prevent that while I Am Maximus and Vanilier are heavily backed heading into the race. Grand National 2024: Date and start timeThe 2024 Grand…
An Intercontinental title match is set for the next WWE Raw.Sami Zayn will defend his newly won Intercontinental title against Chad Gable on next week’s Raw. Andrade will also take on Dominik Mysterio in a battle of former friends.After Zayn and Gable defeated Imperium on Monday, the two spoke backstage. Zayn told Gable that he knew what he meant when he asked for a favor and agreed to defend the title next week in his hometown of Montreal. It was Gable who trained Zayn ahead of his match against Gunther at WrestleMania 40.On last week’s SmackDown, Dominik and the rest…
Tiger Woods is one of the greatest players to grace the game of golf, and his record at The Masters is exemplary.The American will look to continue his brilliant run at Augusta when the first Major of the year starts later this week.3Woods is no stranger to successCredit: GettyHe might be past the peak of his career, but this is still a special event for Woods, and he will be determined to do well.How many times has Woods won The Masters?The 48-year-old has picked up the green jacket five times, which is just one behind Jack Nicklaus’ record of six.He…