Viktor Bout and Brittney Griner (Photos via Getty Images)
Viktor Bout, the Russian Arms dealer swapped for WNBA star Brittney Griner, has reportedly returned to his nefarious ways.

Bout, known as the “Merchant of Death,” became a politician under the Vladimir Putin regime upon release. However, according to the Wall Street Journal, he has gone right back to dealing weapons.

“…When Houthi emissaries went to Moscow in August to negotiate the purchase of $10 million worth of automatic weapons, they encountered a familiar face: the mustachioed Bout, according to a European security official and other people familiar with the matter,” the publication notes in a report outlining Bout’s dealings with the Islamist movement.

Lots Of Americans Were Unhappy With The Decision To Swap Viktor Bout For Brittney Griner

Bout’s release from an American prison sparked a major controversy after the Biden Administration agreed to use him in an exchange that saw Griner released from jail in Russia. Many people were upset over captured U.S. Marine Paul Whelan not receiving similar treatment.

Whelan has since been released.

Per the WSJ, Bout the Houthis have not received the weapons they purchased from Bout, but this could prove to be a major issue for the U.S.

“Still, even small arms shipments to the Houthis would be opposed by Washington, which has designated the Yemen militants as a terrorist group,” the report adds. “Arming a belligerent in the Middle East conflict would also mark an escalation for Russia, which has been strengthening security ties with Tehran but has generally stayed away from the confrontation between Israel and its Iran-backed foes.”

Griner, who returned to the WNBA following her release, detailed her ordeal in Russia in a book released earlier this year.

She also represented the U.S. at the Olympic Games in France, helping the women’s team win gold.

“Aaron Judge’s Big Body Is Going To Be 33” – MLB Broadcaster Says Juan Soto Will Outshine Judge In 2025

Juan Soto (Image Credit: Getty Images)
The steaks are high, and so are the bets on Aaron Judge vs. Juan Soto. While you are still catching your breath from one after the other blockbuster trades, the offseason has got you more. Judge has been on the fan’s favorite list for so long, but the wind seems to be moving to the side with Soto.

During a recent segment on SportsNet New York, an MLB broadcaster had his unique perspective for picking the New York Mets’ latest bet against the New York Yankees’ star. While the panel was discussing- Which player would you want on your team for 2025: Juan Soto or Aaron Judge? Sal Licata put on an interesting comparison between the two.

“Aaron Judge is the best player that I’ve ever seen. I said that early last season and I stand by that, but I’d rather have Stto for two reasons. Number one, his age. At some point, players in their 30s start to decline. You know about Judge and his big body; he’s going to be 33 this year.”

“Moving him out of center field is going to help, but he’s had a history with injuries. Number two, and this is the most important thing: Juan Stto has the biggest guts of any player that I’ve ever seen. He’s unafraid or unintimidated by anything; he has proven in both New York and the postseason,” Licata said.

This was not the only time the Soto-Judge discussion caught the wind. Soto’s move to the Mets has left many Yankees fans reeling, and that was the case for the majority of them. After the duo’s explosive season together, seeing him don the Mets’ colors raised more than a few eyebrows.