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It's Fight Night On Netflix
Plus, why athletes love Uncrustables as much as the rest of us.
She didn’t send a fax like MJ, because this return wasn’t planned. Now 40 years old, Vonn is pain free for the first time in years and eying a shocking return to the Winter Olympics in 2026.
Luxury menswear is still dominated by Dior. The credit goes to creative director Kim Jones, who lives at the intersection of high end and streetwear. Dior’s array of collaborations with brands and athletes have been a massive success.
File in the category of unexpected, but baseball jerseys have never looked better thanks to Dua Lipa. The singer was spotted wearing a Philippines baseball jersey on a recent visit to the islands. Maybe Dua digs the long ball.
Although KD’s ‘Swagger’ show came to an end, it was the start of a beautiful friendship for actors Isaiah Hill and Jason Rivera-Torres. Now, they’re on college basketball teams looking to make a name for themselves on the court.
College football fans are an insanely passionate group, and some want their ashes spread onto their school’s playing surfaces as a final wish. While it is prohibited, it hasn’t stopped people from paying respects to their loved ones.
At long last, the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight is finally here. These two men will plant their flags atop the exhibition boxing mountain in the most lucrative publicity stunt the sport has ever seen.
It should’ve happened in July but got postponed because of Tyson’s health, another reminder that he’s far removed from the Iron Mike of his prime. But at 58, Tyson can still pack a mean punch. There’s an entire generation that’s never seen him fight, and Netflix will capitalize on the moment that will likely shatter streaming records.
@miketyson Oh I can’t wait for November 15th. I’m charging right through you. #PaulTyson
Paul has made a living in many ways, but the Youtuber-turned boxer has made celebrity boxing a spectacle after knocking out Nate Robinson. This feels like his magnum opus—standing in the ring with the baddest man on the planet, even if he’s 31 years younger than Tyson.
In classic Paul fashion, the memes and viral moments have carried the buildup all week. Paul wore a $200K “diamond ear guard” at the press conference, calling back to when Tyson bit Evander Holyfield’s ear (twice!) in ‘97. He’s also spent some, or a lot, of his Netflix payday on a $7 million Jacob & Co watch. Like his brother and WWE wrestler Logan Paul, he’s really leaning into the idea of being boxing’s ultimate heel.
A Punch Jake Paul Machine has appeared at #PaulTyson fight week.
— Netflix (@netflix)
11:18 PM • Nov 14, 2024
Will this fight actually be good, or just a glorified WWE event? Nobody really knows, but we will be tuning in because Netflix has us covered with this card. If you want a great fight, Katie Taylor-Amanda Serrano 2 will be throwing haymakers as the co-main event for the undisputed super lightweight title.
If you want a spectacle, get your popcorn ready and enjoy the Tyson-Paul show.
The latest chapter in the athletes-are-just-like-us book takes aim at our collective desire for some lovely Uncrustables after a long day at work, although we eat nowhere near the amount NFL athletes do.
It’s become quite the addiction inside locker rooms, where it’s estimated that at least 80,000 Uncrustables are consumed every season! The Denver Broncos lead the way with 700 Uncrustables gobbled down per week. Every daycare worker is envious of this snack budget.
Thankfully, these Uncrustables are consumed in the proper manner. It doesn’t matter if your preference is grape or strawberry jam, it’s a MUST that they’re halfway frozen to truly experience this magically delectable sandwich.
@isaacrochell Allie literally ate 5 a day in the third trimester🤷🏾 #pregnant #nfl #travel
It’s not just NFL players that love a PB&J before a game. The NBA is notorious for its bougie selection of the classic sandwich. Most teams don’t have Uncrustables, but instead there’s PB&J stations with more options than a grocery store. From the different types of bread, to the spreads, fresh fruit and even an option for a PB&J burger (which can be surprisingly good!), everything is on the table to appease their daily cravings.
Even the NWSL will enjoy a nice PB&J before a match. This might be an American tradition though, because former England national team forward Lianne Sanderson isn’t a fan at all. Maybe she hasn’t tried an Uncrustable experience, because when it hits your hand, nothing else in the world matters but pure nostalgic satisfaction.
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