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Michael Jordan-Kobe Bryant Card Sells for Record $12.9M

Michael Jordan-Kobe Bryant Card Sells for Record $12.9M

A rare Michael Jordan-Kobe Bryant autographed dual patch card has set a new record, selling for $12.9 million at Heritage Auctions. The 2007-08 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Dual Logoman card now stands as the most expensive sports card ever sold, surpassing the previous most expensive card ever sold — the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 graded a “Mint-Plus” SGC 9.5 and dubbed the “finest known example” of that iconic card — by more than $300,000. Allen is widely known in sports card circles f


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10-year-old British chess prodigy becomes youngest female to defeat a grandmaster

10-year-old British chess prodigy becomes youngest female to defeat a grandmaster

A 10-year-old British girl has made chess history by becoming the youngest female player to ever beat a grandmaster. Bodhana Sivanandan, from northwest London, defeated 60-year-old grandmaster Pete Wells in the final round of the 2025 British Chess Championships in Liverpool on Sunday. At 10 years, five months and three days, Sivanandan broke the record set by American Carissa Yip, who was 10 years, 11 months and 20 days old when she defeated a grand master in 2019, according to the Internatio


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Anthony Joshua's next potential Opponent might shock you

Anthony Joshua's next potential Opponent might shock you

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul are in advanced negotiations for a boxing match potentially set for early 2026, with both camps publicly confirming serious interest in staging one of the sport’s most unusual and commercially ambitious showdowns.usatoday+3 Eddie Hearn, Joshua’s long-time promoter, has repeatedly stated that Jake Paul is now the “leading contender” to face Anthony Joshua in the near future and believes the fight will “likely” happen at the start of 2026. Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs), a for


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Patriots Honour Tom Brady With 12ft Statue

Patriots Honour Tom Brady With 12ft Statue

NFL great Tom Brady said he felt "deeply grateful" but "kind of old" after the New England Patriots unveiled a 12ft statue of him. The legendary quarterback was honoured with the towering bronze sculpture outside the Patriots' stadium in Massachusetts. Brady guided the Patriots to six Super Bowl titles, before going on to win a seventh with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020. The ceremony revealed the statue of Brady with one arm aloft in triumph - and it was mounted on a six-sided base in a no


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Donald Trump Gifted Signed Cristiano Ronaldo Portugal Jersey
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Donald Trump Gifted Signed Cristiano Ronaldo Portugal Jersey

European council president Antonio Costa presented U.S. President Donald Trump with a Portugal shirt signed by Cristiano Ronaldo during the Group Seven summit in Canada. Costa, who is Portuguese and has presided the European Council since 2024, arrived in Kananaskis, Alberta, on Monday. During a private audience on Monday, Costa handed the Ronaldo signed No.7 jersey to Trump. The former Portuguese prime minister read out loud the message that was written on the shirt: "To president Donald J.


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Mbappe at the Forefront of Real Madrid's Comeback Effort Against Arsenal
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Mbappe at the Forefront of Real Madrid's Comeback Effort Against Arsenal

The Gunners secured a 3-0 advantage after overpowering the defending champions in London last week during the first leg of the quarter-finals, prompting Madrid to yearn for the kind of remarkable comeback for which the 15-time champions are famous. Recovering from a three-goal loss would represent a greater achievement than anything Los Blancos have accomplished to date, which is precisely why they have pursued Mbappe for several years. The dynamic prowess of the French superstar instills opti


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Ronaldo Sets Guinness World Record for Most International Match Wins
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Ronaldo Sets Guinness World Record for Most International Match Wins

Portugal goal king, Cristiano Ronaldo, has received a Guinness World Record for most wins as an international player. The player was given the award on Sunday night having won 132 matches with Portugal. The Al Nassr and Portugal captain was presented with the honor ahead of his country’s UEFA Nations League quarter-finals second leg against Denmark. Ronaldo scored one as his team ended up beating Denmark 5-3 on extra-time to move to the Semi Finals of the UEFA Nations League. The Portugal in


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Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc and Pierre Gasly disqualified from the Chinese Grand Prix
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Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc and Pierre Gasly disqualified from the Chinese Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc and Pierre Gasly have all been disqualified from the results of the Chinese Grand Prix after technical infringements were found on their cars in post-race checks. The three cars were subject to separate investigations, which were carried out by the stewards on Sunday evening in Shanghai. The Ferrari of Leclerc and Alpine of Gasly were found to be underweight, while the plank on the bottom of Hamilton's Ferrari had worn beyond the permitted limit. According to t


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Liverpool's Alexander-Arnold Excluded from League Cup Final Due to Injury
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Liverpool's Alexander-Arnold Excluded from League Cup Final Due to Injury

Alexander-Arnold sustained an injury during the second half of Liverpool's penalty shoot-out loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League round of 16 at Anfield on Tuesday. The absence of the 26-year-old poses a significant challenge for Liverpool manager Arne Slot, who will be without a recognized right-back for the upcoming match against Newcastle at Wembley on Sunday. Both Conor Bradley and Joe Gomez, the typical replacements for Alexander-Arnold, are currently in recovery from their


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Lecce 2-3 AC Milan: Pulisic stars in comeback win

Lecce 2-3 AC Milan: Pulisic stars in comeback win

Sergio Conceicao's team, competing without the suspended French goalkeeper Mike Maignan, found themselves down 2-0 for more than an hour due to a brace from Lecce's Montenegro striker Nikola Krstovic, who scored at the seventh and 59th minutes. An own goal by Antonino Gallo in the 68th minute provided a glimmer of hope for the northern side, and five minutes later, Pulisic converted a penalty to level the score. The US international then secured his team's first victory since February 15 by ne


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Trump Signs Executive Order Banning Transgender Athletes from Women Sports
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Trump Signs Executive Order Banning Transgender Athletes from Women Sports

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday that prohibits transgender athletes from competing on women’s sports teams consistent with their gender identity. Trump, who repeatedly pledged throughout his campaign to “keep men out of women’s sports,” is already following through on his broader anti-trans agenda in just the two weeks since he took office. Trump recently signed an executive order barring openly transgender service members from the U.S. military and another that rest


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Aston Villa Signs Rashford on Loan from Manchester United
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Aston Villa Signs Rashford on Loan from Manchester United

Marcus Rashford (27) has completed a loan move to Aston Villa from Manchester United, the Midlands club announced on Sunday night. The England international, capped 60 times by the Three Lions, joins Villa on a deal until the end of the season. Rashford has scored 138 goals in over 400 appearances having come through the ranks at Old Trafford and has lifted the Europa League, two FA Cups and two League Cups with his boyhood club. Villa have moved for Rashford after selling Colombia striker Jh


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Wembanyama Shines, Jokic Clutch as Nuggets Edge 76ers
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Wembanyama Shines, Jokic Clutch as Nuggets Edge 76ers

Victor Wembanyama (21) scored 30 points as the San Antonio Spurs produced their highest-scoring game of the season in a 144-118 blowout against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. French prodigy Wembanyama was in superb form at both ends of the court, hauling down 14 rebounds and making six blocks while draining five-of-11 attempts from three-point range. Wembanyama received plenty of scoring support from the Spurs lineup, with all of the starting five finishing with double-digit points tallies.


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Chiefs will play the Eagles in a historic "three-peat" Super Bowl.
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Chiefs will play the Eagles in a historic "three-peat" Super Bowl.

The Kansas City Chiefs are one victory away from achieving an unprecedented NFL 'three-peat' following their triumph over the Buffalo Bills, which secured their place in Super Bowl 59. In a thrilling contest, the Chiefs narrowly defeated the Bills with a score of 32-29, making them the first team in history to return to the Super Bowl after winning back-to-back championships. This marks the fifth occasion in six years that Kansas City has advanced to the NFL championship game, having claimed v


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Novak Djokovic Boycotts On-Court Interview to Protest Broadcaster’s Remarks
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Novak Djokovic Boycotts On-Court Interview to Protest Broadcaster’s Remarks

Novak Djokovic was booed after boycotting an on-court interview at the Australian Open - but those fans may already be regretting their actions. The 24-time Grand Slam record holder overcame Jiri Lehecka in straight sets to book a blockbuster quarter-final clash with Carlos Alcaraz, but he wasn’t in the mood to talk about it post-match. Djokovic took the microphone and turned away from four-time Grand Slam champion Jim Courier to speak to the crowd, uttering just 24 words. He said: “Thank you


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Rashford denounces a "ridiculous" suggestion regarding a possible Man Utd exit
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Rashford denounces a "ridiculous" suggestion regarding a possible Man Utd exit

Claims that the uneasy Manchester United player wants a new agent to complete his wish to leave Old Trafford have been denounced as "ridiculous" by Marcus Rashford. Rashford, an England forward, visited with a top sports agency this week to try to arrange a trade, according to a report. In an interview last month, the 27-year-old made a suggestion that he may be ready to leave United. Rashford, who lost favour under new manager Ruben Amorim, declared that he was prepared "for a new challenge."


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The World Indoor Bowls Championships: Off-limits to Israelis.
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The World Indoor Bowls Championships: Off-limits to Israelis.

December 31 (Reuters) - Following a campaign by pro-Palestinian organisations, Israeli athletes will not be allowed to compete in the World Indoor Bowls Championships in England next month. Jewish representatives and a local lawmaker denounced the decision. In a statement, the World Bowls Tour said that the participation of Israeli bowlers in the August Scottish International Open had resulted in "a significant escalation in related political concerns." "As a result of the intensity of the si


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Saudi Arabia to Host 2034 World Cup; 2030 Tournament Set for Six Nations
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Saudi Arabia to Host 2034 World Cup; 2030 Tournament Set for Six Nations

The 2034 World Cup will take place in Saudi Arabia, while the 2030 World Cup will be hosted across Morocco, Portugal, and Spain, with three opening matches held in South America, FIFA confirmed during an extraordinary general congress on Wednesday. The announcement was made by FIFA President Gianni Infantino following a virtual congress. Both the 2030 and 2034 World Cups had single bids and were confirmed by acclamation, with the support of over 200 FIFA member federations. "We are bringing fo


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Support and Well-Wishes Flood In After Larry Fitzgerald Sr. Shares News of Randy Moss’ Health Struggles
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Support and Well-Wishes Flood In After Larry Fitzgerald Sr. Shares News of Randy Moss’ Health Struggles

Randy Moss Steps Away from ESPN Role Amid Health Battle, Fans Rally in Support Prior to Week 13’s episode of ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown, legendary wide receiver Randy Moss shared a personal update, revealing that he and his family are facing a significant internal health challenge. Fans had expressed concern during a previous broadcast when they noticed Moss's eyes appeared yellow. Addressing the speculation, Moss took to Instagram to disclose that he is dealing with an undisclosed health con


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Heisman Trophy Finalists Announced: Gabriel, Hunter, Jeanty, and Ward Compete for College Football’s Top Honor
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Heisman Trophy Finalists Announced: Gabriel, Hunter, Jeanty, and Ward Compete for College Football’s Top Honor

Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel, Colorado’s Travis Hunter, Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty, and Miami’s Cam Ward have been named as the finalists for the prestigious Heisman Trophy, awarded annually to college football’s most outstanding player since 1935. This year’s winner will be revealed Saturday in New York. The finalists were selected from the top four vote-getters among over 900 voters, a panel consisting of media members and former Heisman winners. Dillon Gabriel: Oregon’s Record-Breaking Quarter


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Saquon Barkley is going for the Rushing Record
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Saquon Barkley is going for the Rushing Record

Saquon Barkley Breaks Eagles' Rushing Record, Eyes NFL History Saquon Barkley, in his first season with the Philadelphia Eagles, has solidified his place in franchise history by breaking the single-season rushing record. During Sunday’s 22-16 win over the Carolina Panthers, Barkley rushed for 124 yards, bringing his season total to 1,623 yards—surpassing LeSean McCoy’s 2013 record of 1,607 yards. Barkley needed just 13 games to achieve the milestone, eclipsing not only McCoy but also Wilbert M


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The largest Sports Contract Ever. Juan Soto Signs Record-Breaking $765 Million Contract with New York Mets
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The largest Sports Contract Ever. Juan Soto Signs Record-Breaking $765 Million Contract with New York Mets

Superstar outfielder Juan Soto and the New York Mets have agreed to a monumental 15-year, $765 million contract, sources revealed Sunday night. The deal, the largest in professional sports history, includes an opt-out after five years and no deferred money, with potential earnings exceeding $800 million if Soto stays for the full term. The contract features a $75 million signing bonus and includes a clause that increases Soto's annual salary from $51 million to $55 million starting in year six


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College Football Playoff Bracket Set
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College Football Playoff Bracket Set

College Football Playoff Bracket Set: Oregon Leads as No. 1 Seed The highly anticipated final College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings are here, and with them, the inaugural 12-team CFP bracket has officially been unveiled. Oregon, the only undefeated team in the FBS, claimed the No. 1 seed after an electrifying win in the Big Ten Championship. Here’s how the bracket shapes up: First-Round Byes No. 1 Seed – Oregon (Big Ten Champion) Oregon solidified its spot as the top team in the country w


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