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Rob Gronkowski of Tampa Bay Buccaneers is retiring from NFL once more

Posted on June 22, 2022 by Priyanka Patil |

Rob Gronkowski, a tight end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has decided to retire once more. Gronkowski, 33, made his retirement known on social media on Tuesday. In his statement, Gronkowski said, “I want to thank the whole entire first…

Natela Dzalamidze, a Russian-born tennis player, has changed her nationality to avoid a Wimbledon ban

Posted on June 21, 2022 by Priyanka Patil |

Natela Dzalamidze, a Russian-born tennis player, has changed her nationality to Georgian in order to evade a ban imposed by Wimbledon on all Russian players following the country’s invasion of Ukraine. The world No. 43 doubles specialist is now officially…

FINA approves a transgender swimmers’ “gender inclusion policy”

Posted on June 20, 2022 by Priyanka Patil |

FINA, the international swimming governing body, has approved new policy for transgender swimmers, which will take effect on Monday. Only swimmers who transitioned before the age of 12 will be allowed to compete in women’s events under the “gender inclusion…

Davidson’s head coach Bob McKillop announces retirement after 33 years

Posted on June 18, 2022 by Priyanka Patil |

After 33 seasons as head coach of the men’s basketball programme, Bob McKillop is retiring after leading Davidson College to 23 conference championships (15 regular season, 8 tournament), 10 NCAA Tournament appearances, and over 600 wins. McKillop, a Naismith Basketball…

NHL salary cap has been raised to $82.5 million for the coming season for the first time in three years

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Priyanka Patil |

The salary-cap upper maximum for the 2022-23 season has been established at $82.5 million, the first increase in three years, according to the NHL and NHL Players’ Association. This is a $1 million increase over the 2021-22 season. For next…

Golden State Warrior’s Stephen Curry was named NBA Finals MVP for the first time in his career

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Priyanka Patil |

In the third quarter of Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night, Stephen Curry pulled up from 29 feet out and sunk another 3-point dagger before pointing to his right ring finger. Curry didn’t simply set another ring…

Minkah Fitzpatrick reportedly becomes the highest-paid safety in NFL after signing a five-year agreement with Steelers

Posted on June 16, 2022 by Priyanka Patil |

Minkah Fitzpatrick and the Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to a five-year contract extension on Wednesday, reportedly making him the league’s highest-paid safety. Fitzpatrick’s contract is worth $73.6 million, according to NFL Network. He’ll be paid $36 million in guaranteed money and…

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