Author: Naija Topz
Mathieu van der Poel is one of the biggest names in the modern peloton and the Alpecin-Deceuninck superstar has been using that profile for good, raising a significant sum of money for ‘Stand Up To Cancer’ through the auctioning off of one of his bikes. “Today, on ‘Stand Up to Cancer Day’, we want to share that €149.000 was raised for Stand Up to Cancer through the auction of Mathieu Van Der Poel’s bike, in collaboration with Vivelevelo_be during the Tour de France,” announced the official social media pages of the Alpecin-Deceuninck team on Thursday morning. “And there’s more to come! Soon, the next phase of…
In what will definitely be the talk of the winter, Juan Soto has set himself up about as good as one can. Coming up on his 26th birthday, the already veteran slugger is due for a massive payday this offseason. In 2024, the 25-year-old hit .288 with a .989 OPS, smashing 41 home runs while also walking an astounding 129 times, 10 more times than he struck out. On the New York Yankees’ run in the MLB playoffs, he has been the team leader, carrying the Yankees on his back at times and creating some incredible moments like his three-run home…
New York Mets Remain Baltimore Orioles Biggest Threat for Coveted Ace in Free Agency There are multiple teams the Baltimore Orioles will have to worry about regarding Corbin Burnes departing in free agency. At the top of the list are teams in the National League, most notably the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets. It’s uncertain if the Dodgers would be willing to hand out another $250 plus million deal, but given their history, it’s impossible to count them out. That’s why the right-hander has been linked to them multiple times throughout the past few months. Regarding the Mets, there’s a connection due to…
Collingwood has taken a serious interest in out-of-contract St Kilda forward Tim Membrey, with the 30-year-old undergoing a medical assessment at the Magpies on Thursday. Membrey’s current contract with St Kilda remains in limbo, with no renewal offer on the table, prompting him to explore potential landing spots as the AFL’s delisted free agency period looms next month. With 179 games and 293 goals to his name, Membrey has been a dynamic and reliable performer in the Saints’ forward line, kicking 30 goals in 2024 with a strong back half of the season. Collingwood’s recent moves to delist key-position players Nathan Kreuger, Jack Bytel,…
Sergio Perez’s family issues health update after F1 star’s father rushed to hospital Sergio Perez’s father has been discharged from hospital after suffering a pre-heart attack following Sunday’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Antonio Perez Garibay was rushed to a hospital in Mexico City on Sunday after he was found unconscious. The 65-year-old was watching his son race in Baku when he suffered the medical episode shortly after watching Perez collide with Carlos Sainz at high speed. He was found in the bathroom of his home before medics were called. In a press release issued by the Perez family, a photograph was released of Perez Garibay…
Max Verstappen reveals the shocking secret medical issue he suffered after crash with Lewis Hamilton, when he smashed into a tyre wall at Silverstone Max Verstappen has revealed he suffered from a long-standing medical issue after his crash with Lewis Hamilton at Silverstone back in 2021. The Red Bull driver and Hamilton had been battling for the world title during the 2021 season, with the British Grand Prix providing one of the most dramatic moments. Verstappen and Hamilton had collided at Copse Corner when battling for the lead in the race. Verstappen admitted in an interview with the Red Bull Bulletin that he…
Max Verstappen is one of the biggest Formula 1 stars in the world, but off the track, his heart belongs to Kelly Piquet. The duo started dating in 2020 after meeting for the first time four years earlier. While the pair are nine years apart in age, they have plenty in common, racing-wise: they both come from F1 families. Max is the son of Jos Verstappen, who was an F1 racer from 1994 to 2003. Kelly, meanwhile, is the daughter of Nelson Piquet, a three-time F1 champion from Brazil. Her brother Nelson Piquet Jr. is also a race car driver…
In the recent United States Grand Prix, Peter Windsor offered compelling insights into Max Verstappen’s extraordinary performance. Windsor highlighted how Verstappen’s ability to adapt and dominate the race showcased his remarkable talent and composure under pressure. From the start, Verstappen demonstrated an exceptional understanding of the circuit and conditions. Despite the challenges posed by the Texas weather and the fierce competition, he maintained an unshakeable focus. Windsor noted that Verstappen’s driving was not just about raw speed; it was about strategic decision-making. His choice to manage tire wear while maintaining a fast pace was pivotal, allowing him to extend his…
Week 7 was supposed to be a heavyweight battle between two contending teams, and instead, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers spent most of Monday night trying to stop the bleeding as the Baltimore Ravens continued to pour it on. To make matters worse, with under a minute to go in the game, wide receiver Chris Godwin went down with a horrific injury. Some way, somehow, Todd Bowles left his starters in the game only to see something like that happen With Godwin out, now, the Bucs are feeling the pressure at some key positions. Mike Evans is also nursing a hamstring injury, to…
Late in the game on Monday Night Football, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin was tackled by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith on a play that resulted in the former being carted off the field. Godwin suffered a brutal leg injury on the play and will assuredly miss a lengthy amount of time. Having been second in the NFL in receiving yards to that point, Godwin’s absence will be felt in a massive way for the Tampa Bay offense. Going back to the play, however, something was not necessarily talked about during the game or even within any postgame coverage. Because…