Author: Beckett Hayes

The dispute between Eddie Hearn and Dana White has intensified as questions continue to surround the proposed heavyweight fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. The latest disagreement centers on promotional rights, contract negotiations and the possibility of staging the long-awaited bout in New York. Hearn Disputes White’s Role in Fury-Joshua Fight White and Hearn have traded public criticism throughout 2026 as their business interests increasingly overlap. White has expanded into boxing promotion through Zuffa Boxing, including signing fighters previously associated with Hearn. Meanwhile, Hearn has moved into managing several prominent mixed martial arts athletes. The two promoters even briefly…

The Buss family is moving to sell its remaining minority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers, a step that could end nearly five decades of family involvement with one of the NBA’s most recognizable franchises. Jeanie Buss, who has led the organization since her father Jerry Buss died in 2013, is challenging the proposed sale. Buss Family Trust Approves Intent to Sell Lakers Shares Multiple sources familiar with the private discussions said the Buss family trust recently secured enough votes to approve an intent to sell its remaining 17.8% interest in the Lakers. The trust’s beneficiaries are six of Jerry…

Week 2 of Dana White’s Contender Series Season 10 produced one of the most dramatic nights in the program’s history, with UFC President and CEO Dana White awarding six UFC contracts following five action-packed bouts at Meta APEX. All five winners secured contracts, while one notable losing fighter also earned an opportunity to compete in the UFC. Underdogs delivered standout performances, and returning prospects capitalized on their second chances inside the Octagon. Brito Scores Dramatic Third-Round Knockout Against Fazil Former OKTAGON welterweight champion Brito established his striking rhythm early against Fazil. The Brazilian landed effective calf kicks and sharp straight…

The total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, will be one of the year’s most anticipated astronomy events. It will be the first total solar eclipse since 2024 and will occur during the peak of the annual Perseid meteor shower, creating an especially memorable week for skywatchers. The eclipse will also last slightly longer than many others because it takes place near the Moon’s perigee—the point in its orbit when it is closest to Earth, making it appear larger in the sky. While the path of totality will be centered over parts of Europe, people across portions of the United…

Some of the world’s most toxic plants may hold the key to future medical breakthroughs. Researchers have uncovered how two poisonous flowering plants produce a rare class of natural compounds that could eventually contribute to treatments for pain, cancer, malaria, and even agricultural pests. By recreating part of this process in the laboratory, scientists say they have taken an important step toward producing these complex molecules in a more sustainable way. Researchers Decode the Chemistry Behind Toxic Plants Plants capable of causing nerve damage and paralysis in extremely small amounts may also contain compounds with significant pharmaceutical potential. Scientists have…

A discarded section of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is expected to collide with the moon early Wednesday in an event that researchers say offers a rare opportunity to study the effects of high-speed impacts on the lunar surface. While the collision is unintentional, scientists plan to closely monitor the area before and after the impact to better understand how the moon’s surface changes following such an event. SpaceX Rocket Debris Set for Lunar Impact According to space-tracking analysis by Bill Gray, a developer of software used to monitor objects in space, the rocket stage is expected to strike the…

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain disrupted multiple outdoor concerts across New York City on Saturday, forcing organizers to cancel or postpone scheduled performances as dangerous weather moved through the region. Safety concerns tied to lightning, strong wind gusts, and the potential for flash flooding prompted venue officials to make last-minute decisions affecting thousands of concertgoers. Noah Kahan’s Citi Field Performance Canceled Due to Weather Noah Kahan’s scheduled concert at Citi Field in Queens was canceled shortly before doors were set to open on Saturday evening after venue officials spent much of the day monitoring rapidly changing weather conditions across the…

Reality television often brings relationship struggles into the spotlight, but an off-screen legal matter involving one of the latest stars of Netflix’s The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On has drawn additional attention. Blake Robertson, who appeared alongside his girlfriend Hayley Hendrich on Season 4, was arrested in Texas months after filming concluded, although the case was later dismissed. Blake Robertson Arrested Following Filming of Netflix Series Blake Robertson, a contestant on Season 4 of Netflix’s The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On, was arrested in October 2025 in Nacogdoches, Texas, following allegations that he assaulted his girlfriend, Hayley Hendrich. The arrest…

Christopher Nolan’s latest epic is off to an impressive start at the North American box office, positioning itself as one of the biggest theatrical launches of 2026. Backed by strong audience reception, premium-format demand, and a star-studded cast, The Odyssey is outperforming early expectations and reinforcing the continued strength of large-scale theatrical releases. ‘The Odyssey’ Surges Toward One of 2026’s Biggest Openings Universal Pictures’ adaptation of the classic Greek epic is projected to earn more than $120 million during its opening weekend in the United States and Canada, making it the largest live-action debut of the year. The film collected…

A custom Steam Machine accessory inspired by one of gaming’s most recognizable symbols has been pulled from sale after its creator acknowledged it did not have permission to use Valve’s intellectual property. The cancellation comes more than six months after Dbrand first unveiled the product and after it reportedly attracted more than 100,000 pre-orders. Dbrand Pulls Steam Machine Accessory Following Valve Request Dbrand had introduced a Companion Cube-themed case designed for Valve’s Steam Machine gaming platform. Inspired by the iconic Companion Cube from the popular Portal video game series, the accessory quickly generated attention among PC gaming enthusiasts due to…