Ja Morant may return to the court with the Grizzlies on Wednesday following his three-week gun video suspension. On Monday, his coach, Taylor Jenkins, described it as “a good first day back” and added that Ja addressed his teammates and coaches when he returned. After his most recent controversy, Morant …
Read More »Ja Morant Suspension Cost NLE Choppa A Powerade Commercial Placement
The fallout from Ja Morant’s suspension has affected more than just the Memphis Grizzlies star. TMZ reports that NLE Choppa lost a Powerade commercial placement over the brand’s canceled ad campaign that featured Morant. The campaign was set to kick off during the NCAA’s “March Madness” and featured NLE Choppa’s new single “Mo Up Front.” The commercial was …
Read More »Memphis Grizzlies To Leave Cities Immediately Following Games To Avoid Ja Morant Drama
Following the controversy with Ja Morant, the Memphis Grizzlies have made the decision to hit the road immediately following away games. The team is implementing this temporary policy to prevent any further embarrassment from Morant or any other player. The 23-year-old was the topic of an NBA and police investigation …
Read More »Ja Morant Says Gun In IG Live Wasn’t His, But Apologizes For His Actions [Video]
Troubled NBA star Ja Morant is trying to clear his name, now maintaining that the gun he was seen flashing was not his. The Grizzlies guard granted retired pro Jalen Rose an exclusive interview, where he spoke on his recent mishaps. One of the most detrimental events was his Instagram Live …
Read More »Ja Morant Enters Florida Counseling Program Following Off-the-Court Behavior
Memphis Grizzlies player Ja Morant will enter a counseling program in Florida following his questionable off-the-court decision-making. The decision comes after the player was involved in a few troubling incidents, one involving an alleged assault of a teenager and another where he brandished a gun on Instagram Live while at …
Read More »Coca-Cola Pulls All Of Ja Morant’s Powerade Ads, Future Of The Deal Uncertain Amid Suspension
Consequences keep rolling for Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant after he flashed a gun on Instagram Live at a Colorado strip club earlier this month. Now, Coca-Cola is pulling Morant’s Powerade ads due to his suspension. After his suspension, Coca-Cola pulled Morant’s Powerade commercial and removed him from their website. It’s unclear at this point whether or not …
Read More »Photos Released Of Ja Morant Getting Lap Dance In Cash-Covered VIP Room Of Colorado Strip Club
The New York Post obtained photos of Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant partying in the same Glendale, CO strip club where he flashed a gun on Instagram Live just two days later. The pictures, taken inside Shotgun Willie’s, show the All-Star in the VIP room with a G-string-wearing dancer straddling his lap. The floor of the room …
Read More »Jonathan Majors Hopes To Meet Dennis Rodman Before Taking On Iconic Biopic Role [Video]
Hollywood’s newest “It” guy Jonathan Majors is ready to fully embody the role of Dennis Rodman in the forthcoming biopic. Earlier this week, news broke that Majors would be taking on the life and career of the NBA icon. In a sit-down with the Associated Press, Majors confirmed the film …
Read More »Vanessa Bryant Returns to Lakers Arena For The First Time Since Kobe’s Memorial To Honor Pau Gasol [Video]
Vanessa Bryant made her first appearance on the Lakers’ court since the day of Kobe and Gianna Bryant’s memorial service on Feb. 24, 2020, to honor her late husband’s close friend and former teammate Pau Gasol and to retire his No. 16 jersey. During Tuesday’s ceremony, the LA Lakers staff …
Read More »NFL Gives Calvin Ridley Second Chance Following Suspension For Violating League’s Gambling Policy
The NFL is finally reinstating Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley after a year-long suspension for gambling. On Monday, Ridley, who was banished during the 2022 season for violating the league’s gambling policy, was reinstated. The NFL announced that they were welcoming Ridley back onto the field after he applied …
Read More »Ja Morant Apologizes After Brandishing Gun, Suspended Two Games & Under Investigation
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant apologized before deactivating his Twitter and Instagram accounts after news broke that he was suspended for at least two games. Morant caught heat after posting an Instagram Live video that showed him holding a gun in a nightclub Saturday morning. “I take full responsibility …
Read More »Ja Morant Suspended Two Games And Under Investigation By The League For Brandishing Gun, Twitter Reacts
Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is under investigation by the NBA and facing at least a two-game suspension by his team after brandishing a gun on Instagram Live early Saturday morning. Morant, 23, went live on Instagram from inside a strip club around 5:19 a.m. The All-Star guard, who appeared shirtless in the video …
Read More »Ja Morant Accused of Punching High School Basketball Player and Threatening Him
Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant is at the center of some pretty serious allegations that involve violence against a teenager. New details have been revealed about an altercation that took place at Morant’s Memphis home in July 2022. During a pickup game with a 17-year-old boy and several others, Morant …
Read More »LeBron James & Sony Team Up for PlayStation 5 Collab
LeBron James has a custom PlayStation 5 on the way that’ll include positive affirmations on the console and controller. The partnership allows James to add his personal touch to the popular gaming system. PlayStation’s black console features multiple colors of James’ etched crown logo with the slogans, “Nothing Is Given, …
Read More »Howard University’s Swim Team Makes History With First Championship in Over 30 Years
Howard University has made history again! This time the HBCU is making history in swimming as it just won its first championship after 34 years over the weekend. The Washington D.C.-based college went against Long Island University, St. Francis College in Brooklyn, and Wagner College to win the title with …
Read More »Deion Sanders Explains His Recruitment Strategy, Saying He Looks For “Dual Parent” Homes In His Quarterback Prospects And “Single Mama” Homes In Defensive Linemen Recruits [Video]
Deion Sanders details his recruitment strategy he uses while searching for new football candidates. In a recent interview with “The Rich Eisen Show,” the first-year Colorado Buffaloes coach opened up about the guidelines he uses while scouting for prospective players. During the conversation, Sanders says he looks for a quarterback …
Read More »Giannis Antetokounmpo Surprises Fans By Revealing His Nigerian Name Is “Ugo” [Video]
Greece-born NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo is embracing his Yoruba roots and educating people about his culture. The all-star joined comedian Hasan Minhaj in the new WhatsApp original “The Game of Adetokunbo,” where the two discussed their heritage over a game of HORSE on the basketball court. “Adetokunbo” is the 28-year-old’s …
Read More »Brittney Griner Reportedly Signs A One-Year Deal With The Phoenix Mercury
Brittney Griner is returning back to the WNBA and rejoins her former team, the Phoenix Mercury. According to Her Hoop Stats, the WNBA star has reportedly signed a one-year deal with Phoenix Mercury worth $165,100. The news isn’t too much of a surprise seeing as though Griner vowed to play …
Read More »Mac McClung Stuns With Perfect Scores During NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest [Video]
Mac McClung is having one hell of a week. Five days ago, he wasn’t on any NBA roster. Then he signed a two-way contract with the Philadelphia 76ers earlier this week. And on Saturday, he became the NBA All-Star slam dunk champion. McClung dominated during the dunk contest at Salt Lake City’s Vivint Arena, earning …
Read More »Jackson State University Football Player Resuscitated After Suffering Cardiac Arrest
A Jackson State University football player was resuscitated after suffering cardiac arrest. On Tuesday night, 21-year-old Kaseem Vauls reportedly arrived at the University of Mississippi Medical Center with stomach pains. The next morning Vauls went into cardiac arrest, prompting doctors to resuscitate him and put him on a ventilator. “What …
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