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The grind. The sacrifice. The self-belief. For years, Dan Argueta gave everything to mixed martial arts—and this week, he gave it a heartfelt farewell. At just 31, Dan Argueta the former LFA bantamweight champion and UFC hopeful has officially retired from professional fighting, bringing an abrupt end to a journey that began with promise and closed with painful honesty. In an emotional Instagram post, Argueta announced that he’s closing the book on his MMA career after learning the UFC would not allow him to finish out the final bout on his contract. “After receiving news of the UFC not giving…

In a city already wrestling with budget shortfalls, education cuts, and housing crises, the proposed $3 billion stadium for the Washington Commanders is feeling less like a touchdown and more like an unwelcome blitz. Last weekend, more than a hundred Washington, D.C. residents—many from the surrounding Kingman Park and Ward 7 neighborhoods—gathered in a local community hall, not to celebrate the return of the NFL, but to protest it. Clad in shirts emblazoned with “NO NFL AT RFK,” they made their message clear: A shiny stadium won’t fix potholes, fund schools, or keep rent affordable. “This isn’t just about a…

There’s a certain sound Emirates Stadium makes on big European nights — a simmering buzz, a defiant roar, the belief that maybe this is finally our time. But just four minutes into their Champions League semi-final first leg, all of that vanished. Like a candle in the wind. Paris Saint-Germain came to London with a plan: hit hard, hit early. Arsenal barely had time to blink before the scoreboard read 0-1. It was a beautiful but brutal opening — 26 uninterrupted passes straight from kick-off, PSG moving like a well-oiled machine before Ousmane Dembélé ghosted in to finish coolly. Arsenal…

Boston and Indiana punched their tickets to the Eastern Conference semifinals, while Denver took control of its series with a dominant Jamal Murray performance. In New York, the Pistons forced a Game 6 with a gritty road win. Celtics Dominate Magic in Game 5, Win Series 4-1 (Score: BOS 120–89 ORL) Jayson Tatum delivered a statement performance with 35 points, 10 assists, and eight rebounds as the Celtics outclassed the Orlando Magic to close out their first-round series. Boston pulled away decisively in the third quarter after Paolo Banchero picked up his fifth foul and was benched. Boston, the defending…

The San Antonio Spurs have a new rising star. Stephon Castle has been officially crowned the 2025 NBA Rookie of the Year, taking home the prestigious Wilt Chamberlain Trophy after a standout debut season. Castle joins an elite group of Spurs legends who previously won the award—David Robinson (1990), Tim Duncan (1998), and Victor Wembanyama (2024). With Castle and Wembanyama winning in back-to-back years, the Spurs become the first team in nearly a decade to produce consecutive Rookie of the Year winners. The last to do it? The Minnesota Timberwolves with Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns in 2015 and 2016.…

Just a few months after calling time on his career, Tyson Fury has once again ignited speculation with a cryptic gym video — and boxing fans are buzzing. The 36-year-old heavyweight, who hung up his gloves in January following a second straight defeat to Oleksandr Usyk, appeared on social media Monday with his former trainer SugarHill Steward, dropping a not-so-subtle hint that he’s not done yet. “Just in the gym. Happened to bump into someone you might know,” Fury says in the clip, panning over to Steward, who grins and adds, “You know what time it is.” Fury closes the…

​The NFL Draft 2025 has concluded, and experts and analysts have weighed in on which teams made the most impactful selections. While opinions vary, several franchises have emerged as consensus winners based on their draft strategies and the talent they acquired.​ Cleveland Browns: A+ Grade Mel Kiper Jr. of ESPN awarded the Cleveland Browns an A+ grade, highlighting their selection of quarterback Shedeur Sanders in the fifth round as a significant value pick. Despite Sanders’ unexpected slide in the draft, Kiper believes the Browns capitalized on the opportunity to secure a top talent at a bargain. ​ Washington Commanders: A+…

Carlo Ancelotti has reached an agreement in principle to become the next head coach of the Brazilian national team, with the contract set to begin in June 2025 — not after the FIFA Club World Cup, as previously rumored. This timeline allows the veteran Italian manager to conclude his responsibilities with Real Madrid at the end of the current season before formally transitioning to lead Brazil in their campaign toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mutual Respect: Real Madrid & Ancelotti to Part Ways Amicably The agreement will also mark the end of Ancelotti’s successful second stint with Real Madrid.…

Draymond Green, Jimmy Butler lead Warriors to 3-1 edge; Cavaliers crush Heat by 55 to complete historic sweep. Warriors 109, Rockets 106 (Golden State leads series 3-1) Tensions boiled over at the Chase Center, but Golden State kept its composure when it mattered most.Draymond Green flirted with ejection after two separate scuffles — first with Dillon Brooks, then with Tari Eason — but stayed in the game and played a pivotal defensive role down the stretch. Jimmy Butler returned from injury and delivered in the clutch, dropping 14 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter. Brandin Podziemski added 26,…

Shaquille O’Neal is heading back to the hardwood—but this time, from the front office. The NBA Hall of Famer has agreed to become the general manager of Sacramento State’s men’s basketball team, according to multiple reports. While the role is unpaid, it’s already making waves in the college basketball world—especially with Shaq’s son, Shaqir O’Neal, set to suit up for the Hornets this upcoming season. A Struggling Program Gets a Star-Powered Boost The move adds major star power to a program long overshadowed in Division I hoops. Sacramento State has never reached the NCAA Tournament and has only posted a…