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Jc Olivera/Getty Images In December 2023, Lash Legend left the WWE Universe in awe when she bodyslammed Otis, a 300-pound former Raw Tag Team Champion, in the ring on “WWE NXT.” According to Legend, the weight on her shoulders was easy to manage. The specific positioning of it, however, produced some difficulties. “I love Otis. I think he was amazing to work with,” Legend told “The Sportster.” “Just being able to have the opportunity. I had Shawn [Michaels] right there like, ‘Let’s do it.’ I was super appreciative for that…

Steve Maclin is officially done with TNA, and his next move could be a big one. After confirming that he requested his release from the company, speculation is already pointing toward WWE or AEW as possible landing spots. TNA announced on June 7, 2026 that Maclin and Myla Grace had both been released, effective immediately. The company kept the statement short, saying, “TNA Wrestling has come to terms on the release of Steve Maclin and Myla Grace, effective immediately. We wish them the best in their future endeavors.” Maclin later made it clear that his exit was not something that…

England’s Tyrrell Hatton carded a one-under par 70 to seal a two-shot win at LIV Golf Andalucia.Despite an up and down round featuring four birdies and three bogeys, Hatton finished on 11-under at Real Club Valderrama to claim a second win in three years on the Tour.The 34-year-old was playing his first tournament since his wife Emily gave birth to their first child last month.”To be honest, I thought no matter how today went, I’m still going to be home tonight, and I’ll walk into a crying newborn, and I’ll be doing nappies,” he said. “That was going to happen…

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice will be England’s vice-captain for the World Cup.Rice has earned 72 caps for the Three Lions and will be one of the most experienced players in Thomas Tuchel’s starting line-up.The 27-year-old has just helped Arsenal win the Premier League for the first time since 2003-04 and reach the Champions League final, which they lost on penalties to Paris St-Germain last weekend.Rice filled in as captain during Harry Kane’s absence for the October friendly against Wales, when Ollie Watkins replaced Kane in the England attack. “I think I would say Declan is my vice-captain,” Tuchel said after…

Chad Gable took an unexpected step on the June 5 episode of WWE SmackDown, addressing unfinished business from his controversial El Grande Americano storyline and seeking forgiveness from one of WWE’s top luchadores. The former Alpha Academy leader appeared backstage during the show and later approached Rey Fenix during a conversation with Nathan Frazer and Axiom. What followed marked a significant shift in Gable’s character following months of controversy surrounding his masked alter ego. Chad Gable addresses El Grande Americano controversy with Rey Fenix Gable referenced his WrestleMania 41 encounter with Fenix, where he competed under the El Grande Americano…

Mick Foley has said that he will talk to former AEW World Champion Darby Allin about taking fewer risks in the ring.  Foley, the ultimate daredevil in the squared circle, has faced the repercussions of his balls-to-the-wall, hardcore wrestling style, having dealt with several health issues as a result. Allin, like Foley, throws caution to the wind whenever he steps into the ring, which Foley believes is unnecessary. “Yes, I will have that conversation. I didn’t think the time to have the conversation was hours before his biggest match. I’ve been told that people have had that conversation with him,…

Serena Williams says she has “nothing to prove” on her return to competitive tennis after an absence of nearly four years, adding her main motivation is the prospect of her daughters seeing her play again.The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion will line up alongside Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko in the doubles event at Queen’s, which starts on Monday.The American said she was not putting any pressure on herself as she returns to the sport that she dominated for so many years.”I’ve had enough pressure. It’s really about my kids getting to see me play,” Williams, 44, said.”It’s also that being…

Steve Maclin is making it clear that his TNA exit was his call. After TNA announced his release alongside Myla Grace, the former TNA World Champion jumped online and said he had already asked out of the company. TNA announced on June 7, 2026 that Maclin and Grace had both been released, effective immediately. The company kept the statement short, saying, “TNA Wrestling has come to terms on the release of Steve Maclin and Myla Grace, effective immediately. We wish them the best in their future endeavors.” Maclin’s name being included raised eyebrows right away because he had been a…

Alexander Zverev finally landed the Grand Slam title that threatened to elude him after overcoming Flavio Cobolli and his own nerves to win a tense French Open final in five sets.The 29-year-old German secured his first, long-awaited major triumph with a 6-1 4-6 6-4 6-7 (5-7) 6-1 victory over 10th seed Cobolli on Sunday evening in Paris.After losing his three previous Grand Slam finals, second seed Zverev became increasingly tight against an opponent playing in his first championship match.That was in marked contrast to the start of the match, where Zverev raced through the first set and quickly reasserted his…

In response to the criticism of the pitch, the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), owners of Lord’s, admitted the surface had fallen short of expectations.”We recognise that the pitch for this Test has shown more variable bounce than we would have wanted,” said MCC chief executive and secretary Rob Lawson.”We hold ourselves to the highest standards and are naturally frustrated when a surface falls short of those expectations.”MCC invests significantly each year in the preparation of the main square at Lord’s, as well as in research, technology and expertise aimed at producing pitches that provide a fair and consistent contest between…