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Last night, there was a new heavyweight champion of the world crowned as Andy Ruiz Jr., a 20-to-1 underdog not only beat undefeated unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, he knocked him down four times and prompted the ref to stop the fight. Yes, a dude who may look like he knows all of the special grill techniques […]

After a one-year hiatus, J.J. Watt brought his Celebrity Charity Softball Classic back to Minute Maid Park. While the stars were hanging out at Toyota Center watching Game 3 of Rockets versus Warriors, Watt had a few stars out himself. DeShaun Watson, DeAndre Hopkins and Jadeveon Clowney all played in the game and Watt himself […]

When Alabama lineman Quinnen Williamswas taken by the New York Jets with the #3 overall pick in last night’s NFL Draft, it meant history was made. Not for Williams, but rather his agent, Nicole Lynn. The 30-year-old Houstonian via Tulsa, Oklahoma works as a sports agent for Lil Wayne‘s Young Money APAA Sports. Signing Williams to the agency was […]

Dallas Cowboys legend Michael Irvin revealed on Instagram Sunday that the testing he underwent for throat cancer, same cancer that claimed the life of his father, came back 100 percent clean. The “demon” that had been chasing him throughout his life wasn’t there. On Sunday, he expressed gratitude and thanks for the outpouring wave of support as […]

Oh this is going to ruffle some feathers on who you believe is the GOAT in basketball. Last night on The Late Late Show with James Corden, Kobe Bryant was asked a question he once thought was “immature”: who is better all-time, him, LeBron James or Michael Jordan? Corden didn’t give him an easy out though. If Bryant didn’t answer […]

Former MMA king Conor McGregor announced in a tweet on Monday night that he was retiring from the sport. The news comes hours after McGregor appeared on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and stated that he and the UFC were negotiating a potential July return for him to the Octagon. McGregor lost his last MMA bout […]

After a year in which he found personal triumph and tragedy, Texans safety Andre Hal reveals that something he did in private helped him get through. Hal attests to the power of meditation for helping him power past a cancer diagnosis as well as losing his father. Those recent hardships gave him a greater appreciation for […]

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After months of speculation, Gronk is calling it a career. New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski announced his retirement on his official Instagram account. According to reports, Gronk nearly retired after the team nearly traded him to the Detroit Lions before the 2018 season. After Pats Super Bowl LIII win versus the Los Angeles […]

The Utah Jazz fan who allegedly told Russell Westbrook to “get on your knees like you’re used to” during a game between the Jazz and Westbrook’s Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night has been banned from all Jazz games. “Everyone deserves the opportunity to enjoy and play the game in a safe, positive and inclusive environment,” […]

Colin Kaeprnick and Eric Reid have reportedly settled with the NFL in the embattled QB’s long standing collusion case. Kaepernick’s lawyer, Mark Geragos released a statement saying that his client and current Carolina Panthers defensive back Eric Reid have reached an agreement to resolve pending grievances. “For the past several months, conunsel for Mr. Kaepernick […]

The Carmelo Anthony era for the Houston Rockets is over, officially. The Rockets agreed to trade the 10-time All-Star and cash to the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls are set to waive Anthony where he’ll once again become a free agent. Anthony, 34, was brought in this summer with high expectations for both he and the […]

We asked last week who would win the fight between Manny Pacquaio and Adrien Broner with plenty of people siding with Pac-Man, even at 40. Join The Box Text Club And Get The Latest Music, Exclusive Contests and Entertainment News On Your Phone. Text BOX to 24042 to join! Last night was fight night and […]