St. Louis Rams cornerback Lamarcus Joyner has been fined for a illegal hit on Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. It was during Sunday’s game that Joyner hit Bridgewater in the head while he was sliding on a run. The act drew a 15-yard penalty for unnecessary roughness which took Bridgwwater out the game. The NFL …
Read More »Dez Bryant Goes Off On Reporters In Locker Room After One Calls His Teammate The N-Word
When it comes to the media, Cowboys WR Dez Bryant is definitely one that is consistently under a microscope. Bryant was not happy with recent media coverage on Thursday and it showed when he left the locker room after directing a rant at reporters. Apparently, it all started with Bryant …
Read More »Ballerific Sports: Ego Ferguson Suspended Four Games
Chicago Bears defensive tackle Ego Ferguson has received a four game suspension without pay for violating the NFL’s policy against performance-enhancing drugs. Though a patellar tendon injury in one of his knees already has Ferguson out for the season, he will begin serving his suspension immediately. According to the Chicago Tribune, …
Read More »Jennifer Lawrence & More Talk Gender Inequality & The Hollywood Pay Gap
At one point males seemed to dominate everything. However, as women began to fight for equal rights, it seems things have changed. As time will indicate, wage discrimination has historically favored men over similarly qualified women. Even in Hollywood, there seems to be an imbalance among actors and actresses. While …
Read More »Ballerific Sports: Johnny Manziel Doesn’t Expect NFL Punishment For Domestic Dispute
Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel stated Wednesday, that he does not expect the NFL to punish him for his actions in a recent domestic incident with his girlfriend. Back on October 12th, Manziel was questioned but not charged by police in Avon, Ohio following a roadside argument with his girlfriend. …
Read More »Ballerific Sports: Dennis Pitta Advised By Doctors Not To Play
Baltimore Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta has been advised by doctors that he should not resume his NFL career. Pitta has had two major hip operations that have left his season questionable and doctors have warned him that it is not safe for him to continue playing football. The decision …
Read More »New York Attorney General Sends FanDuel & DraftKings Cease And Desist Notice
A New York attorney general declared Tuesday that FanDuel and DraftKings must stop receiving “wagers” from New York residents. Attorney General Eric Schneiderman declared that daily fantasy sports constitutes illegal gambling in his state. Because of this, both DraftKings and FanDuel were sent cease-and-desist notices. “Our investigation has found that, …
Read More »Ballerific Sports: Joseph Randle Issued Four Game Suspension
Former Dallas Cowboys running back, Joseph Randle, has been given a four game suspension by the NFL under the league’s personal conduct policy. The NFL investigated Randle last year following his arrest in Wichita, KS, after a domestic disturbance complaint. The mother of Randle’s son accused him of breaking a car …
Read More »Ballerific Sports: Jose Reyes Arrested For Choke Slamming Wife
Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes was arrested for domestic violence in Hawaii where he was vacationing with his wife. The alleged incident took place October 31st , but has just now surfaced. According to police in Maui, Reyes and his wife, Katherine, were in their hotel room at the Four Seasons …
Read More »Prodigy Of Mobb Deep Suing Universal Records
Prodigy of rap duo Mobb Deep is not happy with Universal Records. Although the rapper is signed to the label as a group member, he states the label has been taking 50% of the royalties from his solo projects. A deal that was made back in 1995. TMZ reports that …
Read More »Ballerific Sports: Derek Fisher Ejected For Cussing At Referee
During Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks head coach Derek Fisher had a few choice words for referee Marc Davis following a call he disagreed with. It was a third-quarter foul call on Kristaps Porzingis, which Davis says Fisher used some colorful language, which led to his ejection …
Read More »Ballerific Sports: San Francisco 49ers Bench Colin Kaepernick
Over a year ago former San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh chose Colin Kaepernick as quarterback over Alex Smith. Fans were impressed with his cocky, sometimes reckless, abilities that from the 2012 and 2013 seasons had him at a 19-7 record as a starter. However, it’s his current season …
Read More »Larry Johnson Settles Back Child Support To End Bankruptcy Filing
Former NBA player, Larry Johnson, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year. In his suit he admitted he owed more money than he had available, with a bulk of his liabilities due to back child support to baby mama, Laura Tate. Johnson has now asked a judge to dismiss …
Read More »Baller Alert’s Exclusive Interview: Basketball Wives LA’s Angel Brinks Talks Draya, Fashion & Reality TV
Angel Brinks may be the mother of Tyreke Evans (New Orleans Pelicans) daughter, but this mogul mom has made a name for herself in the fashion industry. Known as the Queen of Leggings, Angel Brinks’ fashion also features bodysuits, dresses, lingerie, and so much more. She’s also been featured in …
Read More »Ballerific Sports: Atlanta Hawks Thabo Sefolosha Found Not Guilty
Atlanta Hawks Thabo Sefolosha was found not guilty in court this week. If you recall back in April Sefolosha was in a violent altercation with NYPD officers at 1Oak nightclub in NYC. Cops reported Sefolosha was interfering with officers investigating the stabbing of NBA player Chris Copeland. Sefolosha was charged …
Read More »Kelly Price Files For Divorce
When Kelly Price announced she was divorcing her husband Jeffrey Rolle back in July, many were in shock that she was ready to end her marriage of over 20 years. According to documents obtained by TMZ, after the announcement two months ago, Price has finally pulled the trigger on her …
Read More »Director F. Gary Gray Becomes Highest Grossing Director Of A Single Film
F. Gary Gray has been directing both music videos and films since 1989. He has worked with artists such as Ice Cube, TLC, Jay Z, Tupac, Stevie Wonder, Outkast, and many more. He’s also directed cult classic films such as Friday, Set It Off, The Negotiator, The Italian Job, Be …
Read More »Ballerific Sports: New York Jets Brandon Marshall Stands By Race-Related Comments
While New York Jets wide receiver Brandon Marshall’s race related comments during Showtime’s “Inside the NFL” we’re not well liked by some, the NFL player had no intentions of backing down. He has, however, clarified what he meant. Naturally with the Tom Brady and Deflategate situation being well discussed leading …
Read More »Ballerific Sports: UCLA’s Ishmael Adams Suspended Indefinitely
UCLA defensive back Ishmael Adams has been suspended indefinitely. Coach Jim Mora announced, “As facts become available, we’ll make our decision as we go.” Monday, Baller Alert reported Ishmael Adams was arrested Sunday for allegedly stealing an Uber driver’s cell phone (Click here if you missed it). Adams was released Tuesday on …
Read More »Ballerific Sports: UCLA’s Ishmael Adams Arrested For Allegedly Stealing From Uber Driver
UCLA football star Ishmael Adams will now be known for more than just being one of the best cornerbacks after being arrested Sunday for allegedly stealing an Uber driver’s cell phone. According to reports, Adams stole a cellphone from an Uber driver by using force. Currently Adams is being held …
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