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They can’t all be hanging in The Louvre. Sometimes you have to find a way to to grind them out and the Devils did just that, taking down the Sharks 3-1 tonight on the strength of 2 PP goals from Dougie and a heavy dose of shot suppression.

NHL News / Little Box Cats / October 16

Gameday 6: Florida Panthers at New Jersey Devils

The Florida Panthers (3-2) will do battle with the New Jersey Devils (2-1) tonight at The Rock in Newark, marking the third tilt of five-game road trip that has gotten off to tough start for the two-time defending champions.

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15 famous athletes who took up voice acting

We know them for their dominance on the court and field, but these famous athletes have also captivated audiences with their voice-over work in movies, shows, and iconic ads.

Philadelphia Eagles News / The SportsRush / October 14

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Asks Travis Kelce About His Plans to Appear at the WWE Wrestlemania Like His Brother Jason

Jason and Travis Kelce have always been natural entertainers. This is perhaps why, despite sports media being cluttered with athlete-run podcasts, it’s only the Kelce brothers’ New Heights show that has become a household name.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / October 14

The Rock Names His Greatest Promo Insult Of All-Time

The Rock is a multiple-time world champion in wWE, a Hollywood star, business owner, and TKO Group board member. Those are big accomplishments, but The Great One may best be known for his insult prowess on the microphone during his wrestling promos.

Wrestling News / The SportsRush / October 13

'We Got Into a Huge Fight That Night': Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson’s Dad Didn’t Agree With Him Pursuing Wrestling Instead of Football

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson could have been an NFL player had Warren Sapp not taken his job at the University of Miami in 1992. He was a developing defensive force and a heat-seeking missile toward any ball carrier.

Oleksandr Usyk joins The Rock’s MMA biopic, playing fighter with 40-fight unbeaten streak

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson isn’t the only one bringing an MMA legend’s story to the big screen. Johnson is taking on the role of Mark Kerr in a biopic that covers the UFC icon’s life and career.

Wrestling News / Bloody Elbow / October 10

Watch the moment Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson hilariously realizes an ex-UFC champ is interviewing him

It took Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson a moment to realize who the person asking him a question was in a recent interview. The former WWE legend turned Hollywood star recently delivered what many believe to be the greatest performance of his career so far.

Wrestling News / Bloody Elbow / October 6

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson speaks up after ‘The Smashing Machine’ flops during opening weekend

The Mark Kerr MMA movie underperformed at the box office. ‘The Smashing Machine’ follows the incredible fighting career and life story of UFC Hall of Famer Mark Kerr, played by an almost unrecognizable Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / October 6

The Rock Reflects on 'The Smashing Machine' Box Office Disappointment

The Rock thanks fans; says 'The Smashing Machine' changed his life and he's proud of his committed performance. Opened to $6M vs $15-20M projection, the lowest opening of The Rock's career.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / October 6

The Rock’s 'Smashing Machine' Movie Bombs At Box Office; Ignites John Cena Debate

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's new Hollywood movie, 'The Smashing Machine', has become the lowest opening of the WWE legend's career, and fans have debated whether he's a better actor than John Cena.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / October 6

The Rock's Latest Film 'The Smashing Machine' Bombs At The Box Office On Opening Weekend

While he is being heralded for his portrayal of UFC legend Mark Kerr, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has just seen his latest movie, The Smashing Machine, endure the worst opening weekend of his entire acting career.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / October 5

The Rock Explains Hiding His Mid-Match Injury from John Cena at WrestleMania 29

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson didn’t compete in a full-length WrestleMania match after the one he had with John Cena in 2013 until last year, excluding the 6-second Erick Rowan squash from WrestleMania 32.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / October 5

The Rock Reveals When He Originally Planned To Retire From WWE

The Rock has explained why John Cena was meant to be the final opponent of his WWE career ahead of the 17-time world champion's own retirement in December.

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The Rock Delivers a Verbal Smackdown to Donkey Kong Fans

Even though Dwayne The Rock Johnson is no longer a full-time wrestler, he certainly remains a master at generating a reaction. During a very short interview, the Hollywood superstar shared his two all-time favorite video games.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / October 3

The Rock Reconciles With Wrestling Personality Following WrestleMania 41 Fallout

The Rock has made amends with Dave LaGreca after they clashed over his absence from WrestleMania 41 and the WWE legend's stance on booking the main event differently.

College Basketball News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / October 3

Michigan basketball's class skyrockets up the rankings following latest commitment

Michigan basketball coach Dusty May has done a fabulous job rebuilding the Wolverines since taking over the program. Not only did Michigan get back to the NCAA Tournament one season after winning just eight games under Juwan Howard, but the Wolverines made it all the way to the Sweet 16 last season -- where they would ultimately fall to Auburn.

Skiing News / Powder / October 2

Maine Ski Area Reveals New Trail Map and Logo Ahead of Season

Maine's Big Rock Mountain is sprucing things up for winter 2025/26. Just over two months ahead of the mountain's opening, BigRock has debuted a brand new logo and trail map.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / October 1

'The Rock' Suffered Injury Filming Realistic 'The Smashing Machine’ Fight Scene

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson took real headshots on set and suffered a concussion filming The Smashing Machine. He gained about 30 pounds to accurately portray MMA legend Mark Kerr.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / October 1

Elite four-star guard commits to Michigan basketball

Michigan basketball has gained its third commitment since the middle of last month as four-star shooting guard Joseph Hartman has pledged to the Wolverines, he told Rivals' Joe Tipton.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / September 27

Clarification over The Rock’s Status for This Year’s Survivor Series

No one can tell for sure what exactly The Rock is cooking. However, it was recently noticed that some AI-generated articles ought to confirm The Great One’s status to appear at this year’s Survivor Series.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / September 13