This article originally was published as an exclusive for members of Post Sports+. Join now to read more stories like this, receive exclusive newsletters and access other special features. Yael Averbuch West has always had goals. It’s with the same assuredness she once practiced her aim to be the best women’s soccer player in the … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Indian Wells is officially Upset City. In the second round of the BNP Paribas Open, No. 1 ranked Novak Djokovic was improbably knocked out by No. 123 Luca … Read more
Novak Djokovic just couldn’t keep his emotions in check after suffering a complete meltdown during his round of 32 loss to Luca Nardi at Indian Wells. The world number one was knocked out of the event, dubbed tennis’ fifth major, by the world No. 123 in scenes that stunned fans. The 36-year-old however stole the … Read more
Former UFC champion Mark Coleman is “battling for his life” after rescuing his parents from a house fire in Ohio, his daughter Morgan said. Morgan Coleman wrote about the harrowing details of the house fire, which claimed the life of their family dog, on Instagram on Tuesday. Mark Coleman was involved in a house fire … Read more
The Post’s Joseph Staszewski brings you around the world of professional wrestling every Tuesday in his weekly column, the Post Match Angle. The enormity of Mercedes Mone’s expected arrival in AEW can’t be understated — it is big business. AEW has teased the debut of Mone’ — formerly Sasha Banks in WWE — with Tony … Read more
The identities of two WWE executives identified as Corporate Officers No. 1 and 2 in a sex trafficking lawsuit filed against Vince McMahon and former talent-relations executive John Laurinaitis have been revealed. Front Office Sports reported the two men to be WWE president Nick Khan and COO Brad Blum. It’s the latest revelation from a … Read more
Japanese pro wrestler Yutaka Yoshie died at 50 years old right after performing a match on Sunday. Yoshie had just competed in the Takasaki tournament in the All Japan Pro Wrestling promotion when he became ill in the locker room. “After Yutaka Yoshie returned to the waiting room after the game, his condition suddenly deteriorated, … Read more
SAN DIEGO — Lindsey Horan scored on a header in first-half stoppage time and the United States beat Brazil 1-0 on Sunday to win the CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup. The United States lifted the trophy despite being stunned by a loss to Mexico in the group stage of the tournament. It was the first women’s … Read more
Through 15 minutes, Sean O’Malley was on cruise control. And by cruise control, I mean the type the UFC bantamweight champion might have turned on in his pink Lamborghini in sixth gear. He’d already banked enough rounds to all but ensure a victory on points. All that stood between him and avenging the only loss … Read more
MIAMI — And still, UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley was painfully accurate at UFC 299. Landing nearly triple the number of strikes and battering the face of his opponent, “The Sugar Show” prevailed with a successful title defense over Marlon “Chito” Vera by five-round decision The crowd, commentary team, and O’Malley himself were mind-blown that … Read more
Commercial Content 21+. UFC 299 is in Miami and is one of the biggest fight cards we have seen in a long time. The card is headlined by Sean O’Malley vs. Marlon Vera. The two fought in the past, with O’Malley suffering an ankle injury that led to Vera’s victory via TKO. O’Malley is a … Read more
WWE has struck a deal with Prime, the beverage brand of YouTube stars Logan Paul and KSI, that will see its logo featured on the center of a WWE wrestling ring mat, a first for the sports entertainment company. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. As part of the deal, Prime Hydration will become the … Read more
Dominik Mysterio’s close friends and family are committed to the bit. Mysterio, the WWE performer who is the son of legendary professional wrestler Rey Mysterio Jr., is one of the most reviled heels in recent WWE memory, getting booed vociferously in arenas across the world on a regular basis. Mysterio got married to his childhood … Read more
Dan Le Batard is giving Jake Paul a half-minute. Le Batard, sportswriter-turned-radio host, had harsh words for the YouTube star-turned-boxer after it was announced Paul will face off against 57-year-old Mike Tyson in a live-streamed boxing match on Netflix. Dan Le Batard isn’t putting much stock in Jake Paul for his upcoming fight against Mike … Read more