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Joe Bugner, Former British and European Heavyweight Champion, Passes Away at 75

The towering heavyweight boxer, known for his battles against Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, died in Australia after a long career marked by resilience and respect.

Par Ethan Wright • 01 Sep 2025 • 3 MIN

Joe Bugner withstands a punch from Muhammad Ali in their 12-round heavyweight match in Las Vegas, 1973. Despite the loss, Bugner remained standing throughout the fight.

Since the ATP lifted restrictions on sponsorship deals with betting companies in 2020, tennis gambling has surged. DraftKings offers online tutorials guiding users on how to place bets on tennis matches.

The Rising Influence of Gambling in Professional Tennis

Gambling on tennis has grown into a lucrative industry, with betting companies now sponsoring tournaments. However, the surge in betting activity has also led to concerns as some bettors have resorted to threatening players after losses.

Par Ben Carter • 3 MIN

A surfer expertly navigates a towering wave during the rare summer swell off Long Island’s coast.

Rare Summer Swell Transforms Long Island into a Surfer’s Haven

As Hurricane Erin moves up the East Coast, surfers flock to Long Island’s shores, catching impressive waves rarely seen in August and turning the chilly coast into a summer surf hotspot.

Par Ethan Wright • 3 MIN

Taylor Fritz and Francis Tiafoe competing in last year’s U.S. Open semifinals.

Your Essential Guide to the 2025 U.S. Open Tennis Championship

Set to take place from August 24 to September 7 at New York’s Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, the 2025 U.S. Open promises thrilling matches and exciting fan events.

Par Ethan Wright • 3 MIN

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Billy Howton during a 1952 game for the Green Bay Packers against the Philadelphia Eagles at County Stadium in Milwaukee, his rookie season when he led the NFL with 1,231 receiving yards.

Billy Howton, Pioneering Green Bay Packers Receiver of the 1950s, Dies at 95

Billy Howton, once the NFL’s all-time leading receiver and the inaugural president of the players’ union, passed away at 95 after a life marked by football achievements and later legal troubles.

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Former Tennessee Titans players Will Compton (left) and Taylor Lewan launched the podcast ‘Bussin’ With the Boys’ in 2019, blending sports and candid conversation.

Inside ‘Bussin’ With the Boys’: The Podcast Blending Locker Room Talk, Sports, and Politics

‘Bussin’ With the Boys’ delivers candid conversations on sports, masculinity, and politics, building a strong following among young men through its raw, unfiltered style.

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Ángel Macías was a rare talent in the 1957 Little League World Series, pitching ambidextrously and excelling as a switch hitter across all infield and outfield positions.

Ángel Macías, Ambidextrous Little League Legend of 1957, Passes Away at 80

At just 12 years old, Ángel Macías pitched a perfect game to secure the 1957 Little League World Series title for Monterrey, Mexico, a feat unmatched since. He died recently at age 80.

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England’s women’s soccer team celebrates their European Championship triumph on Sunday.

England’s Lionesses Triumph Again with Dramatic Euro Championship Victory

England’s women’s soccer team secured back-to-back European titles by defeating Spain in a tense penalty shootout, solidifying their status as leaders of English football.

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Felix Baumgartner celebrates his historic stratosphere jump in Roswell, New Mexico, in 2012.

Felix Baumgartner, Legendary Extreme Skydiver, Dies at 56 in Paragliding Accident

Felix Baumgartner, renowned for his record-breaking 2012 stratospheric freefall and supersonic descent, has died at 56 following a paragliding accident on Italy’s Adriatic coast.

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Hypercars launch the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June, with eight manufacturers currently competing in the FIA World Endurance Championship's Hypercar category.

World Endurance Championship Revitalized by Enhanced Cars and Elite Drivers

Following a period of decline, the World Endurance Championship has rebounded strongly, attracting top manufacturers and drawing record crowds with its revamped format.

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Joey Chestnut, a 17-time champion of the annual Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, celebrated his return with a victory after missing last year’s competition.

Joey Chestnut Triumphs in Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest After Year-long Hiatus

Returning after a year-long ban linked to a sponsorship dispute, Joey Chestnut reclaimed his title at Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, while Miki Sudo also secured a decisive win in the women’s event.

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Scott Flansburg, known as the Human Calculator and a native of Herkimer, N.Y., believes his hometown deserves recognition for the invention of basketball.

Herkimer's Bold Claim: The Untold Origins of Basketball

While Dr. James Naismith is widely credited with inventing basketball in 1891, a Herkimer native argues the game’s true beginnings trace back to a local teenager who tossed cabbages into a basket a year earlier.

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Joe Bugner, Former British and European Heavyweight Champion, Passes Away at 75

The Rising Influence of Gambling in Professional Tennis

Rare Summer Swell Transforms Long Island into a Surfer’s Haven

Your Essential Guide to the 2025 U.S. Open Tennis Championship

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Billy Howton, Pioneering Green Bay Packers Receiver of the 1950s, Dies at 95

Inside ‘Bussin’ With the Boys’: The Podcast Blending Locker Room Talk, Sports, and Politics

Ángel Macías, Ambidextrous Little League Legend of 1957, Passes Away at 80

England’s Lionesses Triumph Again with Dramatic Euro Championship Victory

Felix Baumgartner, Legendary Extreme Skydiver, Dies at 56 in Paragliding Accident

World Endurance Championship Revitalized by Enhanced Cars and Elite Drivers

Joey Chestnut Triumphs in Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest After Year-long Hiatus

Herkimer's Bold Claim: The Untold Origins of Basketball

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