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Newsweek
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Fan-Favorite WWE Superstar Teases Retirement Is Close
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Rey Mysterio has confirmed that the end of his legendary in-ring career is fast approaching. In a recent interview, the WWE Hall of Famer opened up about his motivations for continuing to wrestle and his thoughts on retirement. Speaking on the LA PLATICA podcast in June, Mysterio admitted that he is very close to hanging up his mask for good. However, he revealed the one person who gave him a "second wind" and pushed him to keep going. The Influence Of Rey Mysterio's Son Mysterio explained that his son Dominik's entry into the wrestling business is what has kept him in the ring. He said he was very close to retiring before Dominik began his own career. "I think that once my son started to wrestle, that kind of pushed me to continue, 'cause I was really getting very close to calling it quits," Mysterio said. "But that just kind of gave me that second wind, and it pushed me to keep going." Even with this renewed motivation, Mysterio acknowledges that his time is limited. "I'm going to have to tap out," he admitted. "I still love what I do and I always have." A Father-Son Saga The relationship between Rey and Dominik Mysterio has been one of WWE's most compelling long-term stories. They made history in 2021 by becoming the first-ever father-son tag team champions in WWE history. However, their alliance famously imploded when Dominik turned on his father to join the heel faction, The Judgment Day. DORTMUND, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 01: Natalya competes in the ring against Shotzi during the WWE Live Show at Westfalenhalle on November 1, 2022 in Dortmund, Germany. DORTMUND, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 01: Natalya competes in the ring against Shotzi during the WWE Live Show at Westfalenhalle on November 1, 2022 in Dortmund, Germany. This led to a deeply personal and emotional feud between the two. The rivalry culminated in a high-profile match at WrestleMania 39, where Rey defeated his son. This complex journey, from partners to bitter rivals, is the "second wind" Mysterio refers to, as it gave his legendary career a new, personal chapter. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation In his interview, Rey also discussed the rare honor of being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame while still an active competitor. He was inducted as part of the Class of 2023. "The fact that I was inducted into the Hall of Fame before I even tapped out – I was like, I don't want to, I'm not ready to retire," he recalled telling WWE. "[WWE said] 'Like no, we're presenting this to you.' So truly honored to have been considered, you know, one of the Hall of Famers." This honor solidifies his legacy as one of the greatest high-flyers of all time, even as he prepares for his final chapter. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
USA Today
7 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman named a college football Top 50 player
Assuming everything goes as planned, Oregon coach Dan Lanning appears to have hit a home run in the transfer portal at the exact right time he needed for his defense. In the USA TODAY Top 50 players for this upcoming college football season, Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman comes in at No. 26 although he hasn't played an official down for the Ducks yet. But he does have an impressive resume. In his first season at Purdue, Thieneman had six interceptions and totaled 210 tackles in his first two seasons in West Lafayette. He should be a perfect fit for the back end of Lanning's defensive unit and according to writer Matt Zemek, the timing of Thieneman's arrival couldn't have been better. "Oregon's outlook for the 2025 season begins with a basic point about the Ducks' offense. Though Dillon Thieneman is not a member of the Ducks' offensive unit, he -- and everyone else inside the program -- knows that the biggest question mark surrounding the team is the quarterback, Dante Moore," he said. "If Moore is the real meal deal, everything should come together for this team. However, what if Moore is not a rock star? Then the Ducks would have to make sure their defense can rock and roll and do the heavy lifting for the 2025 roster. Thieneman will have to be good for Oregon to do well in 2025. The thing is, he might have to be great -- maybe even spectacular -- if Moore does not deliver a first-rate performance under center." Oregon will enter the season with the assumption that Moore will be the full meal deal the Ducks are looking for. Let's face it. Lanning wouldn't have worked as hard as he did to get Moore back into the fold after a subpar freshman season at UCLA. The talent is obviously there, as he was the top quarterback in the Class of 2023. But the environment was all wrong for the Detroit native. It is nice to have a dominating defense to fall back on just in case the offense doesn't gel as quickly as expected. With Thieneman patrolling the secondary, he provides an awfully soft cushion and lightens the load, knowing he's back there for support. By the time the season goes into the month of November, both units should be rolling, making the Ducks a huge threat in the playoffs. Contact/Follow @Ducks_Wire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oregon Ducks news, notes, and opinions.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former UConn men's basketball player finds new home in transfer portal
Former UConn men's basketball center Youssouf Singare has committed to High Point University out of the transfer portal. The school announced his commitment on Monday. Singare spent two seasons at UConn, winning a national title in 2024, but playing sparingly in both years. He saw the court in 39 games total, but averaged just two minutes per. The 6-foot-10 sophomore from Mali was a four-star prospect in the Class of 2023 after playing at Our Savior Lutheran High School in the Bronx. Advertisement High Point reached the NCAA Tournament this past season after winning the Big South championship. The No. 13 seed Panthers fell to Purdue in the first round, 75-63. High Point head coach Alan Huss left the program following the season to become head coach-in-waiting at Creighton, after Greg McDermott announced he would step down in the next couple of years. Singare will play for new head coach Flynn Clayman, who was hired by the school last week. The big man is one of several players who entered the transfer portal after the season. Freshmen Ahmad Nowell (VCU) and Isaiah Abraham (Georgetown) have also found landing sports, while junior Aidan Mahaney is still searching for his next school.
Reuters
12-04-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Nico Iamaleava out as Tennessee QB in NIL dispute
April 12 - Starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava is out at Tennessee amid a contract dispute, multiple outlets reported Saturday. Tennessee will play its spring Orange & White game without Iamaleava on Saturday, and he is no longer with the program, per reports. Coach Josh Heupel is expected to talk about the situation after the game. Iamaleava and the school had been in discussions over his name, image and likeness money. The Knoxville News Sentinel reported that Iamaleava, 20, wanted an increase from his more than $2 million annual NIL package, with ESPN adding he was seeking to double that amount. He didn't show up to practice on Friday and is not speaking with coaches, and that apparently was the final straw for Heupel and Tennessee. The spring transfer portal opens Wednesday, and Iamaleava can enter then. As a redshirt sophomore, he will have three seasons of eligibility remaining. Without Iamaleava, redshirt freshman Jake Merklinger and freshman George MacIntyre move into the lead for the starting job. Heupel also could look to the portal for an experienced QB. ESPN reported that officials from Tennessee's NIL collective already are in contact with representatives for potential 2025 quarterbacks. Iamaleava played sparingly as a freshman in 2023 before taking over the starting role last fall. In his first season as a starter, he completed 63.8 percent of his passes for 2,616 yards and 19 touchdowns against five interceptions, leading Tennessee to a 10-3 record and a College Football Playoff appearance. The Vols finished ninth in the final AP poll following their 42-17 first-round loss to eventual champion Ohio State. When Iamaleava was in high school in Southern California, 247Sports ranked him as the No. 2 quarterback and the No. 2 player in the nation, behind Arch Manning, in the Class of 2023. --Field Level Media
New York Times
31-03-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
UNC's Elliot Cadeau announces transfer to Michigan: Here's what he brings to Wolverines
North Carolina point guard Elliot Cadeau, one of the top recruits in the Class of 2023, is transferring to Michigan. Cadeau announced the decision Monday on social media. He was No. 18 on The Athletic's ranking of the best players in the transfer portal after a sophomore season in which he averaged 9.4 points and 6.2 assists for the Tar Heels. UNC transfer Elliot Cadeau, the No. 11 player in the class of 2023, announces he's headed to Michigan. Cadeau averaged 9.4 points and 6.2 assists for the Tar Heels and should allow Tre Donaldson to play more off the ball. — Austin Meek (@byAustinMeek) March 31, 2025 Cadeau was a five-star prospect and the No. 11 player in the 247Sports composite rankings coming out of Link Academy in Branson, Mo. He's originally from West Orange, N.J., and has competed internationally for Sweden's national team. He had the top assist rate in the ACC this season, according to KenPom, but he also averaged 3.1 turnovers per game and shot 33.7 percent from 3-point range for a North Carolina team that underperformed expectations. Advertisement Michigan is in the process of reloading its roster after advancing to the Sweet 16 in Dusty May's first season. The Wolverines will have changes in the frontcourt with Vlad Goldin out of eligibility and Danny Wolf projected as a potential first-round pick in the NBA Draft. The backcourt could see changes, too, after the Wolverines ranked last in the Big Ten in turnover rate and struggled to get consistent production from their guards. Adding Cadeau gives Michigan another ballhandler who can play alongside Tre Donaldson, who started all 37 games as Michigan's point guard this season. The Wolverines are also adding five-star freshman Trey McKenney, a 6-foot-4 combo guard from Flint, Mich., and the No. 17 player in the composite rankings. — Austin Meek Cadeau is a complicated evaluation, largely because he was the epitome of a boom-or-bust player in two seasons at North Carolina. On one hand, he's obviously a naturally gifted passer, the sort of floor general who sees angles on the court that most players cannot. (To that point: His UNC teammates even said there was an adjustment period to playing with him at first — namely, learning to always be 'shot-ready,' since Cadeau sometimes saw passes they couldn't envision.) Cadeau's 6.2 assists per game last season were the seventh-most among high-major players, and his assist rate was top-15 nationally, per KenPom. He even had six games with double-digit assists this season. The 6-foot-1 guard also upped his scoring averages from his freshman season (from 7.3 to 9.4 points per game) and his 3-point percentage (18.9 percent to 33.7 percent), the latter of which was critical. Plus, without Cadeau, UNC wouldn't have made the NCAA Tournament this season; his four-point play with less than five seconds left at Notre Dame saved the Tar Heels from the sort of résumé-sinking loss it could not have afforded. On the other hand, Cadeau's shortcomings were a large reason for UNC's inconsistencies this season. While he's a gifted passer, his decision-making — largely, his proclivity to take home-run chances at inopportune times, instead of solid singles — contributed to a serious turnover problem; he averaged 3.1 giveaways this season and only had six games all season with one or fewer turnovers. Cadeau also struggled as a defender because of his size and the physical limitations that came with it. Advertisement While he improved technically as a defender, there's only so much you can do at 6-foot-1 when a taller opponent shoots or drives over you. And while Cadeau saw his counting stats improve, especially from 3-point range, he was by no means consistent from deep. UNC's 2024 Sweet 16 loss to Alabama, at least to some extent, was because the Crimson Tide could 'dork' Cadeau (sag off him in the paint) and stop the Tar Heels' drives and interior threats. Teams did that less this season, but he still only had seven games with multiple made 3s … compared to 17 with none. UNC had 1.9 fewer points per 100 possessions with Cadeau on the court compared to when he sat. Per Synergy, the former five-star ranked below the 60th percentile nationally in every type of offensive action except for isolation scenarios. All of which is to say, Cadeau can be an effective college player — but he needs the right pieces around him. He's almost entirely an on-ball player, and May will need to surround him with shooters and interior scorers to maximize his passing ability. Even then, it's hard to envision Cadeu entirely shaking his turnover issue with the way he plays. May's job is to make sure Cadeau's connectivity outweighs that and any defensive issues he presents.
