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Yahoo
28 minutes ago
- Yahoo
As Patriots honor Tom Brady with a statue, a look at some notorious ones in sports history
A little over a year after the New England Patriots inducted Tom Brady into the franchise's Hall of Fame and retired his No. 12, the seven-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback will receive another honor Friday night. [Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2025 NFL season] Ahead of the Patriots' preseason opener against the Washington Commanders, the team will unveil a statue of Brady, which will be found in Patriot Place Plaza, right next to the franchise's Hall of Fame at Gillette Stadium. Patriots owner Robert Kraft announced during Brady's team Hall of Fame induction that plans were in place to have Brady be the first player in franchise history to be honored with a statue. It remains to be seen how good or questionable Brady will look in bronze. The future Pro Football Hall of Famer is hoping he doesn't end up on the infamous list of sports statues gone bad, just ask the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Dwyane Wade, Mo Salah, and others. Those sports legends are on the list of some of the most notorious athlete statues in sports history. Harry Caray (1999) The legendary Chicago Cubs broadcaster is depicted leading fans in a rendition of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame, as he did many times at Wrigley Field. It also appears as if Caray is bursting through a baseball stadium with a creepy cluster of fans at his feet. Andy Murray (2011) A terracotta statue of the Scottish tennis player was unveiled in Shanghai, China in 2011, must to the dismay of the three-time Grand Slam champion. 'I thought I was better looking than that," Murray said at the time. There will be a second opportunity for a more realistic-looking statue of the two-time Wimbledon champion as Murray will be involved in the design process of the statue that will be revealed at the All-England Club in 2027. Cristiano Ronaldo (2017) To many, he's the G.O.A.T. of the soccer world. In the sports statue world, he was honored with the G.O.A.T. depiction at the Madeira Airport in Portugal. The airport changed its name to Aeroporto Internacional da Madeira Cristiano Ronaldo and unveiled a bust of the soccer legend. The reaction was not positive and a new sculpture was installed a year later. Diego Maradona (2017) The Argentinian soccer god was on-hand for the 12-foot statue's unveiling in Kolkata, India. He is depicted holding the World Cup trophy. Some pointed out his resemblance to the likes of Larry Bird, singer Susan Boyle and actress Betty White. Michael Essien (2018) The Chelsea and Real Madrid legend was honored in his native Ghana by a local sculptor. Little is known about the inspiration behind the statue, other than to provide nightmare fuel for those who look at it. Mo Salah (2018) Unveiled in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, the Liverpool star is shown celebrating one of his many goals with his trademark pose. Is it Salah or does it more closely resemble singer Art Garfunkel or Daniel Stern's "Marv Murchins" character from "Home Alone." Brandi Chastain (2018) While not a statue, this plaque of U.S. soccer legend Brandi Chastain deserves a mention. Chastain, who famous scored the winning penalty kick in the 1999 Women's World Cup Final, was inducted into the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame. The image they used of her was so bad that she was asked to send a photo of herself in order for a redo. David Beckham (2019) Unlike the temporary statue put up by H&M when Beckham was modeling underwear, the one the Los Angeles Galaxy commissioned had the soccer legend fully clothed, though he did resemble Gordon Ramsay a bit. It was still better than the one he thought the MLS side was using, until late night host James Corden revealed it was a prank. Dwyane Wade (2024) The basketball Hall of Famer was honored by the Miami Heat with a statue outside of the team's arena, Kaseya Center. The depiction of Wade was of him after hitting a game-winning shot in double-overtime in 2009, after which he stood on the scorer's table and declared: "This is my house!" The problem was that it didn't really look like him.
Newsweek
30 minutes ago
- Newsweek
WWE May Begin Holding Two WrestleMania Events In One Year: Report
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. WWE's biggest event of the year, WrestleMania, could be going international in a huge way. A new report suggests that there is a significant push for the event to take place in Saudi Arabia, a move that could potentially lead to two WrestleMania events in a single year. According to a report in the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, officials in Saudi Arabia are operating under the belief that they will host a WrestleMania in 2027. The report also notes they have a specific headliner in mind for the monumental show. WWE WrestleMania In Saudi Arabia? The Observer's report states that not only is there a belief that WrestleMania will come to the Kingdom in 2027, but there is a strong push for Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson to headline the event. The idea of two WrestleManias in one year has reportedly been discussed as a way to make this happen without moving the traditional North American event. This would be a monumental step in the long-term partnership between WWE and Saudi Arabia. It would take their business relationship to an entirely new level. A Lucrative WWE Partnership Since 2018, WWE has had a highly profitable 10-year partnership with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to produce two large-scale premium live events in the country each year. These events, such as Crown Jewel and King & Queen of the Ring, have become a major part of the WWE calendar and have featured some of the company's biggest matches. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 20: Digital screens display WrestleMania logos during the Undisputed WWE Championship match between John Cena and Cody Rhodes during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las... LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 20: Digital screens display WrestleMania logos during the Undisputed WWE Championship match between John Cena and Cody Rhodes during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. MoreMore news: WWE Superstar Announces Retirement Match While the partnership has been a source of controversy at times, it is an undeniable financial success for WWE's parent company, TKO Group Holdings. For Saudi Arabia, hosting WrestleMania, WWE's "Super Bowl," would be a massive global prestige event. Global WWE Expansion The idea of an international WrestleMania aligns perfectly with WWE's aggressive global expansion strategy. In recent years, the company has taken its premium live events to major stadiums in Puerto Rico, France, Germany, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Taking their flagship brand, WrestleMania, to an international stage is the next logical step in that strategy. The Rock is the perfect person to headline such an event. As one of the biggest movie stars in the world and a member of the TKO Board of Directors, he is the ultimate global ambassador for the company. His return to the ring as "The Final Boss" earlier this year was a massive ratings and box office success, proving he is still one of the biggest draws in wrestling history. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Forbes
30 minutes ago
- Forbes
When Is Horror Thriller ‘Weapons' Coming To Streaming?
Weapons — a horror thriller starring Julia Garner and Josh Brolin — is new in theaters. When will the film be available to watch at home? Written and directed by Zach Cregger (Barbarians), Weapons opens in theaters nationwide on Friday. The official logline for the movie reads, 'When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance.' In addition to Garner and Brolin, Weapons stars Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Cary Christopher, Benedict Wong and Amy Madigan. The only way currently that you can see Weapons is in theaters, so check your local listings for showtimes. The first place Weapons will be available in the home entertainment marketplace will be digital streaming via premium video on demand. Warner Bros./New Line Cinema, which is the studio that produced Weapons, typically releases their new titles on PVOD a month to six weeks after they debut in theaters. For example, Warner Bros./New Line's horror hit Final Destination Bloodlines arrived on PVOD on June 17, just over a month after it opened in theaters on May 16. However, two other recent Warner Bros. releases took a bit longer to debut on PVOD. A Minecraft Movie arrived on PVOD on May 13, about six weeks after it opened in theaters on April 4. In addition, Sinners, which made its PVOD debut on June 3, opened in theaters about six weeks earlier on April 18. If Weapons follows the same pattern as the titles listed above, then it should be available for purchase or rent on PVOD sometime between Sept. 9 and Sept. 23, since new movies on digital typically are released on Tuesdays. Which Streaming Service Will Get 'Weapons' First? Since Weapons is a Warner Bros./New Line Cinema release, the first place the film will be available on streaming video on demand will be Warner Bros. Discovery's HBO Max streaming platform. Recently re-branded to its original name, HBO Max from Max, the streaming platform has an ad-based option for $9.99 per month, an ad-free option for $16.99 per month and an ad-free option with 4K Ultra HD Programming for $20.99 per month. While it took Warner Bros.' blockbuster Beetlejuice Beetlejuice about three months to arrive on HBO Max after its release in theaters, more recently, the studio is releasing its films on SVOD on the streaming platform a bit quicker. For example, A Minecraft Movie arrived on the streaming service on June 20, about 2 1/2 months after release in theaters on April 4; while Sinners debuted on HBO Max on July 4, about 2 1/2 months after its April 18 release. Most recently, Final Destination Bloodlines arrived on HBO Max on Aug. 1, about 2 1/2 months after its premiere in theaters. If Weapons follows the same release pattern, then viewers can expect the film to arrive on HBO about Nov. 21, since new films typically arrive on SVOD on the platform on Fridays. Rated R, Weapons opens Friday in theaters nationwide.
