Oct 15, 2025, 07:00 AM ET The NBA's preseason is drawing to a close The curtain will rise on the 2025-26 season in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, when the defending champion Thunder will celebrate their first title as they host former Thunder star Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets. And while much of the preseason is about rounding into shape and getting to the start of the season healthy, there are still things that can be gleaned from the early October action.

Alden Gonzalez Close Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016. Oct 15, 2025, 06:05 PM ET The Baltimore Orioles, seeking a new manager to guide their young, emerging core, have expressed interest in future Hall of Fame first baseman Albert Pujols, sources told ESPN.

Turns out backup goaltending is the least of the Calgary Flames' concerns right now. In the most important start of his career, Devin Cooley made an overwhelmingly positive first impression with a 29-save performance that made him the gameâ€s first star Wednesday in Utah. However, his heroics werenâ€t enough as the offensively-challenged Flames lost their fourth in a row, this time by a 3-1 score to the Mammoth. And while the effort was solid, the reality is becoming daunting, warned coach Ryan Huska afterwards. “You need to find your game in a hurry because you canâ€t make the playoffs the first month of the year, but you surely can miss them,†said Huska, whose club played in Calgary the night before and arrived at their Salt Lake City hotel after 3 a.m.  “It is important for guys to recognize the work is there, but itâ€s some of the execution thatâ€s not, or the mistake at an inopportune time that is costing us some of these games.† “That stuff has to be cleaned up. I do feel weâ€ve beaten ourselves in this stretch weâ€re in right now. Those are all things I think are correctable for sure.†Given the nightmarish second half he had in the AHL last season, followed by a subpar pre-season, plenty was riding on Cooleyâ€s opening performance. With rumours abounding the Flames are already looking to bolster their backup position, the 28-year-old responded to the pressure by being the gameâ€s first star, keeping Calgary in a game that could easily have gotten out of hand without him. “I thought for his first game of the year I thought he was excellent,†said Huska, who will need Dustion Wolfâ€s backup to win at least half his starts for the team to make the playoffs. “He made the saves he had to, and he sprinkled in some that were competitive saves, and thatâ€s what you want to see from him.â€Making just his seventh NHL start, Cooleyâ€s first NHL action in 18 months saw him make a trio of great saves in the first period that gave plenty of early hope he was up to the task. “I felt pretty good, maybe a little jumpy, a little scrambly, but maybe that comes with not playing in a while and having a lot of energy and feeling excited to have an opportunity,†said the California native, who was an AHL all-star last season.   “Especially in a backup role, my job is to give the team a chance every single night Iâ€m in, whether itâ€s a tough travel day or whatever, Iâ€ve got to find a way to dig in.†He did. And his teammates did well to scrap their way through a tight game, despite the obvious fatigue that comes from playing their second back-to-back in eight days. “I thought our guys battled really hard,†said Cooley. “I think we got in at 3:30 or 4 in the morning on a back-to-back, so it wasnâ€t easy, but our guys battled to the end.†With just six goals in their last four games, the Flames†inability to finish continues to plague a franchise that missed the playoffs last season because of it. Joel Farabee and Matt Coronato were the most dangerous of all Flames Wednesday, as they pushed hard in the third period to erase a one-goal deficit, outshooting the hosts 12-4. But shortly after Karel Vejmelka made a crucial shoulder save on Nazem Kadri in the final minute, the door opened for Kevin Stenlund to bank a lucky clearing attempt into an empty net after banked it in off the side boards. Fact is, scoring is hard enough for the Flames without having to kill six Utah power plays. Full marks to the revamped penalty kill approach and personnel the Flames employ for being perfect on the night, but it makes it awfully tough to come back in a game when youâ€re constantly down a man. “Itâ€s going to be a hard game to win when you take six minors,†said Rasmus Andersson, whose power-play goal in the first period came courtesy of a fortuitous rebound off a defender. “The penalties cost us tonight, I thought.†Huska didnâ€t disagree, pointing to a second-period lapse in which the Flames were outshot 18-3 and outscored 2-0 while having to kill off three penalties. “Once we were killing that many penalties, I donâ€t think we got out of our zone the whole period,†he said. “Then youâ€re making fatigue mistakes more than anything.†One of those mistakes saw Zayne Parekh fail to close a gap at mid ice and lose a footrace to JJ Peterka, whose breakaway conversion stood as the winner. The Flames visit Vegas on Saturday. Source link

October 16, 2025 | Paul Stimpson Powerhouse China lead the list of 16 Asian nations to qualify for the centenary ITTF World Team Championships 2026 in London. Both the menâ€s and womenâ€s teams are defending champions and therefore did not need to qualify for London, but both took their customary continental titles at the Asia Championships in Bhubaneswar, India. Among the other nations to qualify both menâ€s and womenâ€s teams are Japan, South Korea, India, Chinese Taipei, North Korea and Malaysia (pictured above). The full list of qualifying nations is: MenChina (reigning world champions)Regional champions: Bahrain (west Asia), Kazakhstan (central Asia), India (south Asia)Via continental championships: Japan, Hong Kong, Chinese Taipei, South Korea, North Korea, Iran, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Qatar, Mongolia, Uzbekistan WomenChina (reigning champions)Regional champions: Syria (west Asia), Kazakhstan (central Asia), India (south Asia)Via continental championships: Japan, Singapore, South Korea, North Korea, Thailand, Hong Kong, Chinese Taipei, Malaysia, Iran, Sri Lanka, Macau, Mongolia Although China winning both continental titles is not a surprise, the menâ€s team had an almighty scare in an incredible semi-final against Japan. Every match went to five games and China had to come from 2-0 down to take their place in the final. Tomokazu Harimoto (WR 4) put Japan in front by beating Liang Jingkun 12-10, 11-13, 13-11, 9-11, 11-9 and Sora Matsushima (WR 16) then sunk world No 1 Wang Chuqin 8-11, 11-4, 12-10, 9-11, 11-7. World No 2 Lin Shidong started the comeback as he beat Hiroto Shinozuka (WR 31) 12-14, 11-2, 11-5, 10-12, 11-6 and Wang then beat Harimoto 8-11, 11-1, 11-9, 13-15, 11-8. World No 7 Liang then clinched the gold as he came from 2-1 down to beat Matsushima 8-11, 13-11, 11-13, 11-4, 11-3. China went on to defeat Hong Kong 3-0 in the final. In contrast, Chinaâ€s women came through to take the title without dropping a game, culminating in a 3-0 win over Japan in the final. The team tournaments at the continental championships in Africa and the Americas will finish on Sunday, with eight nations in each gender from each continent earning a place at London 2026. Source link

Liverpool are experiencing something of an injury crisis at present, and another name has just been added to the long-term list. Alisson is the headline absentee, with the Reds’ first-choice goalkeeper thought to be out until the end of the month, with new defender Giovanni Leoni and Wataru Endo both facing spells on the sideline. Ibrahima Konate and Ryan Gravenberch have also had recent issues, but the pair travelled for international duty, representing France and Netherlands respectively, with the latter turning out twice, so the picture looks more positive for that duo.

NZ-W vs PAK-W Match Prediction: Recent days have not been ideal for the ICC Womenâ€s World Cup 2025 as Colombo witnessed two consecutive washed-out matches on Tuesday and Wednesday. That, though, made things more interesting in the points table as Pakistan and Sri Lanka gained points through no results. With only one point in the bag from four matches, Fatima Sanaâ€s team will line up in Colombo again on Saturday when they meet New Zealand, the women in green still looking for their maiden win of the competition.

Tim MacMahonOct 16, 2025, 02:47 AM ET Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM LAS VEGAS -- Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd praised Cooper Flagg's performance as the starting point guard in the team's final two preseason games but stopped short of committing to opening the season with the 18-year-old rookie filling that role in a supersized starting lineup.

Image credit: (Photo by Eddie Kelly) Coastal Carolina head baseball coach Kevin Schnall has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him in Conway through the 2030 season, the school announced Wednesday afternoon.  The news follows Schnall’s historic 2025 debut that further elevated the Chanticleers†national prominence. Coastal Carolina won a nation-leading and program-record 56 games, captured the Sun Belt Conference championship, swept Auburn in a road super regional and rode a 26-game winning streak all the way to the national championship series in just the second Omaha trip in school history. 

AJ Leeâ€s return has the potential to shake up WWEâ€s womenâ€s division by targeting established champions, forging nostalgic alliances, and igniting fresh rivalries. Whether aiming for Becky Lynchâ€s well-established Intercontinental title reign, challenging the reigning Womenâ€s World Champion, or reuniting with old allies, Lee can craft compelling storylines grounded in current facts and official records.Let’s take a look at 5 things that Lee can do once she returns.#5. Spark a Feud with ‘Daughter’ Roxanne PerezOn September 9, 2025, Roxanne Perez recreated a childhood photo with AJ Lee on social media, signaling mutual respect and nostalgia. Lee can confront Perez on RAW, acknowledging their history before questioning whether the former NXT Womenâ€s Champion truly matches up. This dynamic, Lee’s seasoned expertise against Perezâ€s emerging talent, can drive a technical showcase leading to a marquee pay-per-view match.oh Iâ€m so good roxanne (@roxanne_wwe) September 9, 2025Such an angle spotlights Perezâ€s rapid ascent while reaffirming Lee’s legacy as a dominant force.#4. A Reunion with BayleyLee and Bayley have been close friends since their early years, and the Role Model made appearances in AJ Lee’s merch following her return, even donning CM Punk’s ‘AJ’s Husband’ jacket. A backstage segment in which Lee surprises Bayley, reminding her of their friendship since NXT, can launch a short-term alliance. Whether they target dominant heel teams or engage in six-woman tag matches along with Lyra Valkyria, their proven chemistry offers both nostalgia and fresh narrative opportunities. This direction legitimizes Lee’s involvement and bolsters the tag division.MORE: AJ Leeâ€s Next WWE Match Revealed#3. Joins Forces with Rhea Ripley and IYO SkyRhea Ripley and IYO Sky both held the WWE Womenâ€s World Championship earlier in 2025, Ripley from January to March, and Sky from March to July 2025. More recently, they became partners against Sky’s family – the Kabuki Warriors, facing them at Crown Jewel Perth. Lee can interrupt their backstage strategy session, proposing an alliance under her leadership. By playing both confidante and challenger, she creates tension within the duo, setting up six-woman tag matches, or it could even lead to the next big premium live event, Survivor Series: WarGames.#2. Challenges Becky Lynch for the Intercontinental ChampionshipLee returned to WWE after a decade to teach Lynch a lesson, who has been riding high ever since becoming the Intercontinental Champion and aligning with her husband, Seth Rollins. She already beat the Man at Wrestlepalooza by tapping her out using the Black Widow submission move. If she can do it once, she can definitely do it again and win the Intercontinental Championship.CM PUNK AND AJ LEE WIN AFTER LEE TAPPED OUT BECKY LYNCH 😱STREAM #WRESTLEPALOOZA LIVE ON THE ESPN APP. pic.twitter.com/qHo7IP3wDO— ESPN (@espn) September 21, 2025As of now, Lynch is not in any proper feud; she is currently having singles matches against Maxxine Dupri, and a proper challenger such as Lee could shake up her overconfidence, bringing her back to reality.MORE: CM Punk Jumps Into The Arms Of Female WWE Star Amid AJ Leeâ€s Absence#1. AJ Lee vs WWE Women’s ChampionIf Lee decides that it is time for her to capture one of the two women’s championships, she could challenge the newly crowned Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer, or she could take on a more experienced wrestler in the form of Tiffany Stratton. It would depend on which brand she is drafted to, but as of now, nothing is confirmed. Vaquer was recently challenged by the Eradicator Ripley, and Stratton just put the Nia Jax-Jade Cargill feud behind her, so going after the WWE Women’s Championship could cement Lee as one of the most dominant champions of all time. Source link

Weâ€re on our way. We are Tomâ€s 26. This time, more than any other time, this time. Weâ€re going to find a way. Find a way to get it right. This time. Well, maybe. Next time is also good. And the time after that. You donâ€t like this time? We have other times. Hey, Spain are pretty good right now arenâ€t they.

Gabe Vincent pulled up for a three-pointer and nailed it. And then Vincent nailed his next three and his next three and his next, giving him four straight made treys. Vincent was on fire to start the game for the Lakers during their exhibition game against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night at T-Mobile Arena. Advertisement Before Vincent could even think about getting off his fifth three-pointer, Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg smothered him.

SEATTLE — As the ball rolled rapidly toward the right-center-field wall, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.â€s eyes grew wide. For the fourth time in four at-bats Wednesday in ALCS Game 3, Guerrero had blistered an offering from a Mariners pitcher and was about to reap the rewards. But this was more than just another well-struck ball. Guerreroâ€s first three hits of the night were a high-bouncing chopper that he legged out for an infield single, a screaming line-drive double that nearly dented the left-field fence and a booming home run to straightaway center field.

Ryan S. ClarkOct 15, 2025, 02:05 PM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Florida Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov is the latest member of the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions to suffer a long-term injury. Panthers coach Paul Maurice said Wednesday that Kulikov will be out for five months after having shoulder surgery to repair a labrum tear that he sustained in their 2-1 win over the Flyers last Thursday in just their second game of the season.

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review Beyond Wrestling’s Bound for the Floor, featuring a really awesome eight-man (mostly) technical tournament with the likes of Drew Gulak, Timothy Thatcher, Fancy Ryan Clancy, Hot Sauce Tracy Williams, and other scientific wrestling masters, plus in the first ever defense of the WWEID title, Cappuccino Jones goes one-on-one with TJ Crawford.

Sanjiv Goenka and Kane Williamson (X) Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka announced that former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has joined the franchise as their new Strategic Advisor ahead of IPL 2026. The franchise, which finished seventh in the 2025 season, will be looking to rebuild after a disappointing campaign despite boasting some of the biggest names in world cricket, including Rishabh Pant — who became the highest-paid player in IPL history with a ₹27 crore deal at the auction.Sanjiv Goenka X post “Kane has been a part of the Super Giants family and itâ€s an absolute delight to welcome him in his new role,†Goenka shared on X. “His leadership, strategic insight, deep understanding of the game, and ability to inspire players make him an invaluable addition to the team.â€Jasprit Bumrah should skip IPL for five-match Test series? Former India bowling coach weighs in As reported earlier by TOI, Williamson replaces Zaheer Khan, who served as LSGâ€s mentor last season. The appointment reflects Goenkaâ€s long-standing admiration for the Kiwi starâ€s calm leadership and tactical sharpness, traits that helped New Zealand punch above their weight in global tournaments.Also read: Kane Williamson to be Lucknow Super Giants' strategic adviser; Justin Langer retained as head coach, Carl Crowe appointed spin coach Williamson, 35, remains an active international cricketer but opted out of New Zealandâ€s central contract to explore franchise opportunities. Over his illustrious career, he has scored 9,276 runs in 105 Tests and 7,236 runs in 173 ODIs, with an average and temperament that rank among the finest in modern cricket. In the IPL, Williamson represented Sunrisers Hyderabad for several years, even leading them to the 2018 final, before short stints with Gujarat Titans. Now, his role at Lucknow will be about shaping the teamâ€s cricketing blueprint alongside head coach Justin Langer. Source link

IND vs AUS: The India tour of Australia 2025 will get underway on October 19 in Perth. The Men In Blue will take on the hosts in a white-ball tour, comprising three ODIs and five T20Is. All of these matches are important for different reasons. The ODI series signals the beginning of the Shubman Gill era as Indiaâ€s ODI skipper, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli now officially in the final stages of their international careers, as both seniors will now have to merit their places in the ODI XI as batsmen as the selectors begin preparing for the 2027 World Cup. The T20I series is part of Indiaâ€s preparation for next yearâ€s T20 World Cup, which is indeed only a few months away. India have historically fared half-decently in Australia when it comes to ODI cricket. What is Indiaâ€s record in ODI cricket in Australia? India played their first ODI on Australian soil in 1980 and their last one in 2020. In 99 ODIs in Australia, across bilateral series and multi-nation tournaments, India have won 40 matches and lost 53 ODIs, with two matches being tied and four ending in no result. What is Indiaâ€s record in ODI cricket in Australia against Australia? Indiaâ€s record in ODIs against Australia in Australia is poor. Out of 54 IND vs AUS ODIs in Australia, the hosts won 38 games, while India clinched only 14 ODI wins. India, meanwhile, have played only three bilateral series in Australia against Australia, of which they won once, in 2019, and lost twice, in 2016 and 2020. IND vs AUS: What Happened Last Time India Played ODI Series In Australia? The last time India played an ODI series in Australia was on the 2020/21 tour. The tour began with a three-ODI series in December 2020, which Australia won by 2-1. The first two ODIs of that series were held in Sydney, where hometown boy Steve Smith slammed centuries in both matches, helping his side pile up totals beyond 375 in both games, which the hosts won by hefty margins. India claimed victory in the third ODI, in Canberra, by 13 runs, with Hardik Pandya recording his highest ODI score of 92*, which came off only 76 balls. Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja hit half-centuries in that game, while Shardul Thakur conjured a three-wicket haul. The momentum of this win helped India substantially as they went on to win the T20I series that followed. Get the Latest Cricket Updates at IceCric.News. Also, Follow Our Social Media for live updates on Facebook and Instagram. Source link

After dropping the first two games of the ALCS to the Seattle Mariners, the Toronto Blue Jays have regained some momentum with a dominant 13-4 win in Game 3 on Wednesday. The Blue Jays collected 18 hits and blasted five home runs in the win, which was far too much for a Seattle offense that had eight hits and three homers.

At 5:37 p.m. Wednesday, Michael Bubleâ€s "Feeling Good" blared from the Dodger Stadium speakers. Shohei Ohtani came strolling to the plate with a bat in his hands. There was no one in the stands, of course. Nor an opposing pitcher on the mound. The Dodgers, on this workout day after returning from Milwaukee, were still some 22 hours away from resuming their National League Championship Series against the Brewers.

KELOWNA — Ludovic Perreault scored the shootout winner as the Victoria Royals outlasted the Kelowna Rockets 6-5 in a shootout on Wednesday in Western Hockey League action. Perreault, Cruz Waltze, Nolan Stewart, Heath Nelson and Hayden Moore provided the offence in regulation for Victoria (4-2-2). Ethan Eskit made 31 saves. Utah Mammoth prospect Tij Iginla, with two goals, Tomas Poletin, Kalder Varga and Hayden Paupanekis replied for Kelowna (3-3-0-1). Iginla, a first-round Utah pick, was making his season debut. Harrison Boettiger stopped 21 shots. Nelson put the Royals ahead 5-3 at 13:10 of the third period with a power-play goal. But Varga, with 3:21 remaining in regulation, and Iginla with 25 seconds left, pulled the Rockets even to send the game to overtime. CHIEFS 3, HURRICANES 2 (SO) LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Mathis Preston scored the shootout winner as the Spokane Chiefs defeated the Lethbridge Hurricanes 3-2.  Brody Gillespie and Smyth Rebman scored in regulation for Spokane (5-4-0), while Linus Vieillard made 30 saves. Luke Cozens and Shane Smith replied for Lethbridge (2-8-0-1). Koen Cleaver kicked out 32 shots. MOOSE JAW, Sask. — Tommy Lafreniere and Josh Evaschesen each scored twice as the Kamloops Blazers used a five-goal third period to earn a 7-5 comeback win over the Moose Jaw Warriors. Nathan Behm, JP Hurlbert and Cooper Moore provided the rest of the offence for Kamloops (5-4-0). Logan Edmonstone surrendered five goals on 22 shots, while Ivans Kufterins stopped all 10 shots he faced in relief. Aiden Ziprick, with two goals, Gage Nagel, Landen McFadden and Nolan Paquette scored for Moose Jaw (4-4-1). Matthew Hutchison turned away 25-of-31 shots. OIL KINGS 6, WINTERHAWKS 3 EDMONTON — Lukas Sawchyn scored twice as the Edmonton Oil Kings topped the Portland Winterhawks 6-3. Kayden Stroeder, Poul Andersen, Joe Iginla and Landon Hanson also scored for Edmonton (8-2-0). Parker Snell made 29 saves. Jordan Duguay, with two goals, and Alex Weiermair replied for Portland (4-5-0). Ondrej Stebeták stopped 27-of-32 shots. Source link

A popular SmackDown superstar expressed interest in being managed by WWE Hall of Famer, Paul Heyman.The 60-year old legend has led some of the top names in the industry to the promise land in World Wrestling Entertainment. His notable clients in the Stamford-based promotion are Brock Lesnar, Big Show, Kurt Angle, Rob Van Dam, CM Punk, Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins.Today, Heyman is guiding Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker to be main event players. Last Monday on RAW, they collectively kicked out Rollins in The Vision and declared that “the future is now.”However, it seems that some WWE superstars wants a piece of The Oracle’s wisdom and one of them is none other than Damian Priest from Friday Night SmackDown. Speaking with the Kairouz Bros, The Archer of Infamy noted Heyman’s history of betraying people but still welcomed the idea of being managed by the Hall of Famer.The former World Heavyweight Champion added that he was also guilty of stabbing people in the back for career advancement.“Yes, he has his ways about him, but Iâ€m a Paul Heyman guy. I have no problem with him advocating for me. Thatâ€s part of this business (backstabbing), everybody does that. Iâ€ve been guilty of that too. You canâ€t deny what he can do for your career,” Priest disclosed. (H/T Sportskeeda.)Damian Priest as a future Paul Heyman guy??? Iâ€m not mad at it tbh ðŸ¤pic.twitter.com/AkmfsZPN9Q— Public Enemies Podcast (@PublicEnemiesHQ) April 18, 2023Last week on SmackDown in Perth, Western Australia, Priest lost to Aleister Black in a last man standing match after the latter threw a fireball in his face, thanks to Zelina Vega’s interference.More WWE Superstars Want to be A Paul Heyman GuyIn the same interview, Sami Zayn and The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) also admitted they want Paul Heyman to be their “advocate” as well.Ford emphasized Heyman’s ability to lead wrestlers to championship victories. He added that being a main event player is a WWE superstar’s ultimate dream and only Heyman can provide it.Meanwhile, Zayn stated that he’s not ruling out a prospect of being managed by the “Oracle.” The current United States Champion pointed out that the latter’s relationships are transactional.It can be remembered that The Underdog from the Underground was once affiliated by Heyman in The Bloodline. However, the former “Wiseman” expressed his disgust on the then-Master Strategist being around Roman Reigns and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey). Source link

LITTLEROCK, Wash. — Nico flings back a 3-foot dreadlock. He’s up now.  Ahead of him on the tee, Rodron went left, and G went right, so he certainly would be forgiven if his ball also roamed, though straight is the idea. Instead, his ball innocently squirts a couple of inches backward when his driver slides under it. All tee. Nico points at a bystander capturing the scene with his phone and mutters to him to cut that part.

Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts has led a captivating life, one full of highs and lows, both personally and professionally. Now, a movie about the WWE Hall of Famer’s life is in the works, but getting the production finished is proving easier said than done. Speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show, ‘Diamond’ Dallas Page shared that writers have tried to turn Jake’s story into a screenplay. Despite their best efforts, none have been able to capture Roberts’ story and DDP’s connection to his friend. “Weâ€ve had a couple of guys come in and try to write it… The writing was great, really great, but it didnâ€t quite capture what they wanted it to be.” Roberts was the subject of The Resurrection of Jake the Snake, a 2015 documentary chronicling his battles with substances and the help he’s received from DDP. Speaking to Helwani, DDP acknowledged that getting a feature film project off the ground is easier said than done. “It’s been going on for years. I don’t really talk about it because… hard hard it is to get something made, bro.” Wrestling biopics have proven popular, including the critically acclaimed The Iron Claw from A24 that detailed the lives and tragedies of the Von Erich family. Mildred Burke’s life was the subject of Queen of The Ring, chronicling the life and career of one of pro-wrestling’s most influential women. Whether this project ever sees the silver screen, time will tell. Nevertheless, Jake’s story of struggle and redemption shows the determination of the beloved WWE Hall of Famer. Source link

That is not meant as a slight on the community Shelvey has left behind. Though Shelvey has uprooted from the UK, the 33-year-old said the north east was "the only place there he would want to live". "There's this debate about whether Newcastle are able to attract the big players compared to the Manchester clubs and the London clubs but, until you go there, you don't understand what it does to you," he said.

Tiffany Stratton is an American professional wrestler and the current WWE Women’s Champion in her first reign. She performs in WWE on the SmackDown brand under the ring name Tiffany Stratton. She has also held the NXT Women’s Championship once and previously won the Women’s Money in the Bank contract. Tiffany Stratton initially began her career in weightlifting and bodybuilding, winning several championships.

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has struggled at the plate recently, but he said his hitting slump is not a result of his pitching duties. "I don't necessarily think that the pitching has affected my hitting performance," Ohtani told reporters through an interpreter. "Just on the pitching side, as long as I control what I can control, I feel pretty good about putting up results.