Author: Evelyn Beresford
UFC commentator and all-round entertainer Joe Rogan once got in a fight during his days presenting Fear Factor – and he later spoke about the incident in an episode of his podcast. In the early days of Rogan’s career, the popular American personality hosted Fear Factor – a popular TV show where a series of participants from all over the US faced their worst fears and embarked on severe challenges in exchange for a $50,000 grand prize. The programme was well-known for its larger than life characters and in one particular episode, the black belt in Taekwondo and Jiu-Jitsu got himself in a scuffle…
Lionel Messi might not always come across as someone who can inspire people with passionate speeches, but Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez has opened up about the PSG forward’s Copa America inspirational speeches. Messi finally ended a career long pain of never having won an international tournament with the Argentina national team last summer. The 34-year-old led his team to the Copa America title, beating Brazil in the final, whilst being the tournament’s top scorer and Player of the Tournament along the way. However it wasn’t just his ability on the pitch that helped his national side become South American champions for the…
Argentina’s kit man is forced to make 650 Lionel Messi shirts every time the squad meets up for an international break, Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has revealed. From fans and sponsors to players and staff, there is never a shortage of people desperate to get their hands on an official Argentina shirt featuring the name of the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner. Martinez says he once asked the Argentina kit man how many Messi shirts he needed to produce in order to cope with the demand during a regular two-match international break. Martinez told Amazon Prime Video: “One day I asked…
Conor McGregor has provided a positive update on his recovery and says he will ‘walk straight’ into a title fight upon his UFC return. McGregor suffered a nasty leg break in his defeat to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 last month. He’s on the mend after undergoing surgery and claims to be ‘improving rapidly’ ahead of his Octagon comeback in 2022. Asked when he will fight again, he replied: “2022. I’m improving rapidly! Working with the best team money can buy! I’ll be back in no time, lock loaded!” The former UFC ‘champ-champ’ also teased another foray into the world of boxing, while saying…
Paris Saint-Germain youngster Xavi Simons has shown he has a talent for more than just football after wowing fans with his proficiency at languages. Former Barcelona midfielder Simons was once tipped for greatness at the Nou Camp, with some viewing him as a long-term replacement for club legends Xavi and Andres Iniesta. However, the Dutchman would leave Barcelona in 2019 to join PSG after failing to agree a new contract with the Catalan club. The 18-year-old made his senior debut for PSG in February of last year and has gone on to play seven first-team games for the French giants…
Super Bowl streaker Yuri Andrade has reportedly made $374,000 on a bet – after betting someone would streak during Sunday’s game. During the fourth quarter of Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, play came to a temporary stop. A streaker had managed to make it onto the pitch with fans (and cardboard cutouts) across the stadium watching on in disbelief. But Andrade may have pulled the heist of the century. On Twitter, a leaked DM conversation claims the 31-year-old had put a bet on himself and used a friend as a decoy. The message reads: “Met the Super…
Golf stunner Paige Spiranac has revealed she took “so much offence” at the controversial change to Lola Bunny’s physique in the upcoming Space Jam 2. Space Jam 2, also known as Space Jam: A New Legacy, will star Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James as he teams up with the Tune Squad. The LeBron-starring film had incredible screenshots released earlier this month as it showcased the return of Looney Tunes fan-favourites like Bugs Bunny and Lola. However, the highly anticipated sequel to the 1996 cult classic was hit with massive backlash online amid claims that Lola had been ‘desexualised’ in her redesign. Space…
It’s a sad, sad day for the motorsport community. Tributes have come flooding in for motorcycle stuntman Alex Harvill after he died while attempting a world record jump. Daredevil Harvill was attempting to jump a whopping 351 feet off a ramp at the Moses Lake Airshow in Washington when he came up agonisingly short. Slightly misjudging his jump, Harvill’s bike ended up hitting the giant dirt mound which sent him flying over his handlebars after the impact. It’s understood he was rushed to hospital but he sadly died from his injuries. He was just 28 years of age. Harvill’s tragic…
LeBron James has sparked mass outrage with fans on social media after a now-deleted tweet targeted a Columbus police officer who shot Ma’Khia Bryant. Bryant, a 16-year-old black girl, was involved in an incident last Tuesday where she appeared to attack two other people with a knife in Columbus, Ohio. Columbus police were called to reports of a person armed with a knife and Nicholas Reardon shot and killed Bryant during the incident. The shooting took place not long after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted for the murder of George Floyd. James took to Twitter last week and…
A fan has captured the incredible moment Luka Modric OUTPACED Kevin De Bruyne during Real Madrid’s big win over Manchester City. The Spanish giants beat Man City 3-1 on the night (6-5 on aggregate) to book their spot in the Champions League final. Karim Benzema once again grabbed the headlines after he continued his ultra-prolific campaign, with fans marveling over Eduardo Camavinga’s sensational cameo appearance. Fans also loved the sequence between Modric and De Bruyne, who lost a foot race to the 36-year-old midfielder. A supporter watching on from the stands videoed the Croatian star outpacing the Belgium international and it makes for incredible viewing. Modric ruining the…