Rhea Ripley Is a Pro-Fighter and Not Just in the WWE Ring — She Also Fights for Love
Rhea Ripley is a champion in the ring and in love. She’s engaged to a fellow wrestler, but she’s been linked to several others.
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Cameron Brink's Boyfriend Is a Fellow Stanford Athlete Who Will Graduate in 2024
On March 10, 2024, Ben and Cameron celebrated their three-year anniversary. "Three years together, a day to celebrate the soul that makes me whole."
The NBA Play-In Tournament Isn't Quite the Regular Season or the Playoffs
There are a few mid-April NBA games that feel like game 7s that aren't regular season or playoff games — meet the NBA Play-In Tournament.
The Logical Reason Why Caddies at the Masters Tournament Wear White Jumpsuits
The uniform wasn't officially worn in the Masters tournament until 1946, following World War II.
Who Are NFL Star Tyreek Hill's Kids? He Was Served With Two Paternity Suits
Tyreek Hill is now rumored to have seven kids with five different women. In 2023, two of his exes came forward with paternity lawsuits against him.
O.J. Simpson Relied Heavily on NFL Pension as Main Income in Later Life
Disgraced professional football player and actor O.J. Simpson primarily depended on his NFL pension to support him in his later years.
After an Accident Left Him Paralyzed, Former Florida Basketball Player Patric Young Says His "Story Is Just Beginning"
On June 29, 2022, Patric's life took a turn that neither he nor anyone else could have anticipated.
Golfer Gary Woodland Overcame Brain Surgery and Returned to Playing the Sport
Gary Woodland had brain surgery and was back to golfing just four months later.
What Happened to 'Good Morning Football'? Viewers Fear for the Show
"This looks like the beginning of the end of GMF," one person tweeted.
UConn Player Andrew Hurley Comes From a Prominent Basketball Family
"I know my role. I never came here because I wanted to do the interviews or wanted to be on social media. Not that that's a bad thing."
Zach Edey Was a Star in the NCAA Tournament — Is He Dating Anyone?
Zach is more interested in his basketball career than being in a relationship. There’s no evidence that he’s currently dating anyone.
Stephanie McMahon Made a Suprise Appearance at WrestleMania 40 — Why Was She Ever Gone?
"As much as anybody on the planet, she belongs here. And hopefully she knows that now. So, happy to have her back."
Roman Reigns Lost to Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 40 — Is He Retiring?
"He’s going to go on a whole new story now that’s going to blow people’s minds. He’s going to take it to a whole other level.”
WWE Superstar Roman Reigns Updates Fans on Battle Against Leukemia
"I am still on oral chemotherapy. It's a medication I will have to remain on my entire life," Roman Reigns revealed regarding his battle with leukemia.
Caitlin Clark's Wardrobe Off the Court Goes Beyond Iowa Hawkeyes Gear
The sports world is used to seeing Caitlin Clark in Iowa Hawkeyes gear, but even she has a life and wardrobe outside of basketball.
Paige Bueckers Keeps Her Dating Life Relatively Quiet in Spite of Her Stardom
"I think the coolest thing about Paige is how resilient she is," Caitlin Clark said. "Obviously, she's kind of been dealt a tough hand."
Caitlin Clark Is Majoring in Marketing While Setting Basketball Records at Iowa
"I’m working with executives, accountants, marketers, and designers. I should get internship hours for living my daily life running my business and brand."
Iowa Hawkeyes Guard Molly Davis Hasn't Been Cleared to Return to Play Yet
"I don't know how effective she's going to be, but I just want her to have the right to be in an NCAA Tournament game for her fifth and final year."
LeBron James Credits High School Coach Keith Dambrot for His Toughness
"He kicked me out of practice and the last thing he said, ‘Best sophomore in the country, my a--.'"
Why Does the National Hockey League Allow Fighting When It's Not the Goal of the Game?
"It was great to see the team responding that way and having each other's backs out there. l have a lot of respect for him."
The LeBron James "You Are My Sunshine" Meme Explained
Did the arena really sing a song, in unison, to the modern-day GOAT, bringing a TikTok meme to life?
LeBron James and His Wife Savannah Share Three Talented Kids — Let's Meet Them!
Savannah Brinson is the mother of LeBron's children. The couple wed in 2013, but began dating when he was just 17 and she only 16.
The Bills Traded Star Wide Receiver Stefon Diggs to the Texans — How Much Is He Worth?
Stefon Diggs will be one of the highest paid players on the Houston Texans' team. He'll make three times as much as the quarterback.
LSU Star Angel Reese Has NBA Legend Shaq in Her Corner
In March Madness’s Final Four, star LSU player Angel Reese’s team lost to Iowa. But Angel won something — an affiliation with Shaq.
Who Is Iowa Hawkeyes' Star Gabbie Marshall Dating?
Gabbie Marshall's glowing words for her boyfriend are leading some fans to wonder if she and Spencer are more than just "going out."
What Did LSU Coach Kim Mulkey Say to Iowa Player Caitlin Clark?
The world wants to know what Kim said in Caitlin's ear after the upset. Later, the feisty coach told the media what her exact words to the star were.
NFL Pro Bowler Vontae Davis Went Viral for His Controversial Mid-Game Retirement in 2018
“I’ve never seen anything like that in my nine years of playing. For him to quit like that is unexplainable. You don’t quit on your teammates."
Former NFL Cornerback Vontae Davis Was Found Dead at 35 in South Florida
Vontae Davis last made headlines when he retired from football at halftime of a game.
Police Are Looking for Kansas City Chiefs Wide Receiver Rashee Rice After Car Crash
“Occupants all ran from the scene without stopping to determine if anyone needed medical help or providing their information.”
Reggie Chaney Died at 23 — His Cause of Death Revealed Months After His Passing
“Pls give Reggie his flowers. If only y’all knew what he was really going through," a friend of Reggie's wrote on Instagram.
Purdue Star Zach Edey Has Been Dominating March Madness — Who Are His Parents?
Zach Edey's parents are both former athletes, and both of them are very supportive of their son’s athletic endeavors.
Why Did Caleb Love Leave the University of North Carolina?
"Thank you, UNC family and community, for embracing a kid from St. Louis. I will love you all forever.”
Golden State Warrior Andrew Wiggins Comes From a Big Family With Five Siblings
One of Andrew's siblings was briefly in the NBA, and has played plenty of international basketball too.
Are Caitlin Clark's Parents Divorced? What to Know About Anne and Brent Clark
Caitlin Clark continues making an enormous impact on women's basketball with her supportive parents watching from the sidelines.
Purdue Has Been Around Longer Than the NCAA — Why Are They Called the Boilermakers?
The Purdue Boilermakers are not named after the drink combo, but quite a few more of those are sold during March Madness.
Jared McCain Is a Star at Duke — Let's Meet His Brother and Fellow Baller Jayce
Jared McCain's family has an athletic background, which may explain his and his brother's excellence on the basketball court.
There's Fashion and Function Behind the One Leg Sleeve That Basketball Players Wear
"Ever since my senior year of college, it feels unnatural to play without it,” said WNBA star Michaela Onyenwere.
Potential Number One Draft Pick Caleb Williams Has a Steady Girlfriend
Caleb Williams and his girlfriend have been together for more than three years as his profile has skyrocketed.
Shohei Ohtani's Interpreter Was Fired Following a Massive Gambling Scandal
The world's biggest baseball star was able to get his interpreter a pretty substantial salary.
What Happens If You Get a Perfect March Madness Bracket?
Despite the enticing offers, the odds of actually securing a perfect bracket are astronomically low.
Former NHL Player Chris Simon's Is Dead at 52, and His Family Is Blaming CTE
Chris Simon played in the NHL for more than 20 years, and was part of one team that won the Stanley Cup.
What Happened to Butterbean? An Update on the Ex-Heavyweight Champ
Butterbean said in 2024 that he’s gearing up for “one last fight,” potentially someone from “the wrestling community.”
Aaron Hernandez's Daughter Watched Him Go to Jail — Where Is She Now?
"Avielle is looking just like her Daddy OMG," one commenter wrote on Instagram.
Prodigal Basketball Player RJ Barrett's Brother Died — What Happened to Nathan?
Nathan's family said he was "a God-fearing young man of strong character. He was thoughtful, kind, loving, compassionate, creative, admirable, and driven."
Why Did AEW’s Newest Star Mercedes Moné (aka Sasha Banks) Leave WWE in 2022?
“I know I’m going to be back there one day, Like I said, I have a lot of unfinished business in wrestling, in a lot of places.”
Russell Wilson and Ciara's Relationship Timeline Makes Us Believe in Love
"One of One! My greatest inspiration! I love you," Ciara sent her love after Russell was cut from the Denver Broncos.
Former NBA Player Greg Oden Is Still Haunted by His Many Serious Injuries
Since officially hanging up his basketball shoes, Greg has landed some sweet gigs.
What's Going on With 'Deadspin'? The Once Successful Sports Blog Was Sold Again
“The site, along with its G/O Media sister publications, entered a death spiral at the very latest in 2018, when Univision put them up for sale."
Mike Tyson Went to Prison in 1992 for Committing a Serious Crime
Mike Tyson was released on parole in March 1995, after serving approximately three years of his six-year sentence. What did he do?
From the NFL to Sleeping in a Car to Jail and Now Helping Others, Aldon Smith Is Evolving
“I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to grow as a person, developing a relationship with myself that continues to evolve," Aldon said.