From phishing to porn star impersonators: how scamming athletes became a billion-dollar industry

From Phishing to Porn Star Impersonation: The Billion-Dollar Industry of Scamming Athletes As ticket and travel costs soar for this summer’s World Cup, fans face heightened risks of fraud, with security firms warning of increasing cybercriminal activities targeting both fans and athletes. The sports sector’s financial success has amplified risks, from traditional fraud to sophisticated … Read more

Ravens 2026 Mock Draft: adding elite athletes on both sides of the ball

Ravens 2026 Mock Draft: Bolstering Both Offense and Defense with Top Talent Over the weekend, Baltimore Beatdown’s Nikhil Mehta and Zach Canter engaged in a mock draft using Pro Football Network’s simulator, focusing on the Ravens’ first eight picks. Nikhil prioritized players impacting the passing game, beginning with cornerback Jermod McCoy at 14, although concerns … Read more

‘Fascism is here now’: the US athletes pushing back on Trump’s America

“Fascism is Now a Reality: American Athletes Respond to Trump’s Leadership” On January 24, NBA star Tyrese Haliburton condemned the murder of nurse Alex Pretti by DHS officials in Minneapolis, highlighting the broader violence of “Operation Metro Surge,” linked to two-thirds of city homicides in 2026. Following Pretti’s killing, several athletes echoed concern, with former … Read more