The NBA adjusted officiating midseason, reducing foul calls and allowing more physicality. This approach, implemented last season, will continue in the 2024-25 season, according to the league. The graph shows a significant drop in shooting fouls on 2-point attempts following the change, highlighting the shift in game officiating. The NBA made huge officiating adjustment halfway…
Rafael Nadal‘s final professional appearance before retiring is next month, and Jimmy Connors thinks the Spaniard’s playing style is why he cannot manage physically anymore. Nadal has dealt with injuries and pain throughout his career. His uncle and former coach, Toni Nadal, revealed his nephew started taking painkillers during practice sessions in 2005 when he…
French No 1 Caroline Garcia has ended her season early after admitting she has been struggling with her mental health and injuries arising from playing under pressure that ramps up her anxiety and often makes it difficult for her to lead a comfortable personal life. Tournaments and sports keep partnering with betting companies, attracting new…
Emma Raducanu continued her 2024 Korea Open run by navigating a tricky match against Yuan Yue in two sets. Raducanu arrived in Seoul wanting to start a big stretch, the Asian Swing. She hasn’t had many chances to play in Asia in the past and wanted to make the most of her time here by…
(Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) After securing the top seed in the AFC with the NFL’s best record of 13-4, the Baltimore Ravens headed into the NFL playoffs as arguably the team to beat and the favorite to win the Super Bowl, as the franchise seemed ready to win a title with superstar quarterback Lamar…
(Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) The San Francisco 49ers have a big issue to sort out after star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk asked to be traded this week following his fruitless contract extension talks with the organization. But other than that, there is plenty of reason to be optimistic about the 2024 season for…
(Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) It is no secret that, when healthy, Cleveland Browns Pro Bowl running back Nick Chubb is one of the best players in the NFL. Unfortunately for Chubb, he suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 2 of last season. Recently, Chubb, along with the Browns’ social media team, released…
Jannik Sinner was unwell during his match against Daniil Medvedev at the 2024 Wimbledon Championships, and he uncovered details about his issues afterward. The Italian took a medical timeout midway through the match because he was visibly struggling and even went off the court for a while. The medical staff checked his blood pressure, which…
(Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) Justin Fields wants the Pittsburgh Steelers to think things through before making any final decisions about their quarterback. The Ohio State product has been a man on a mission since being traded by the Chicago Bears. And judging by a pic shared by him on social media (via Dov…
(Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) Fletcher Cox is now retired and will go down in history as one of the most accomplished defenders in the Philadelphia Eagles’ long and storied history. And retirement appears to be agreeing with No. 91. Cox came into the NFL with a powerful 6 foot 4 inch, 310-pound physique, and…
