Sports

A 10-part, 20 hour documentary is heading to the ESPN app, featuring a slew of current superstars like LeBron James and Kevin Durant, as well as NBA greats like Magic Johnson, Oscar Robertson and Bill Russell.  According to ESPN, the series, titled ‘Basketball: A Love Story,’ compiles 62 short stories, …

ESPN tweeted a “breakdown” of Lebron James salary for the next four years, and by the look of the emoji, even they were surprised. The NBA superstar will earn $162 per second he plays on the court wearing Purple and Gold. According to SpotTrac, Lebron’s deal is as follows: “LeBron James …

The world’s greatest sprinter in track and field history, Usain Bolt, has officially made his transition to his second favorite sport — soccer. On Friday, Bolt made his debut as a trialist with the professional Australian soccer club, Central Coast Mariners. In addition to receiving “a good ovation” from the …

Jacksonville Jaguars’ Jalen Ramsey has never been one to mince words when it comes to the sport. Since his on-field altercation with A.J. Green over his high-level trash talk, his suspension for trash talking the media and his criticism of the entire NFL, the All-Pro cornerback has earned quite a …

Colin Kaepernick’s grievance against the NFL, claiming the owners conspired to keep him out of the league over his protest against police brutality and social injustice, is heading to trial. On Thursday, Kaepernick’s attorney, Mark Geragos, announced the news in a tweet, sharing a picture of arbitrator Stephen B. Burbank’s …

The family members of four former college football players have filed wrongful death lawsuits against the NCAA on Monday. According to ESPN, the lawsuits allege brain disease caused by on-field concussions led to the premature deaths of former Grand Valley State University quarterback Cullen Finnerty, former San Diego State linebacker …

Odell Beckham Jr has become the NFL’s highest paid wide receiver after closing a mega deal with the New York Giants. According to NFL Network, Odell’s new five-year extension will be worth $95 million, with $65 million guaranteed. The 25-year-old’s new contract now beats out Antonio Brown’s four-year, $17 million …

Stephen Curry admits, women’s equality has become a “little more personal” and a “little more real” for him lately. On Sunday, in commemoration of Women’s Equality Day, Curry penned a heartfelt essay titled, “This Is Personal,” for The Players’ Tribune. As a father of two daughters, Riley and Ryan and …

Tiger Woods’ relationship with Donald Trump runs deep, so deep that he respects Trump’s current presidency. On Sunday, following the final round of the Northern Trust tournament Woods was asked by a reporter about his past and current connection to Trump, which includes playing golf with Celebrity-in-Chief after he was …

“You can take the superhero out of her costume, but you can never take away her superpowers. #justdoit,” is what Nike tweeted Saturday morning after it was announced that Serena Williams’ black #Nike catsuit will not be acceptable attire to compete at the French Open. Serena unveiled the new look …

Earning an estimated $18.1 million between June 1, 2017, and June 1, 2018, the 36-year-old Compton-native was named ahead of her tennis rivals Caroline Wozniacki ($13 million), Sloane Stephens ($11.2 million), Garbine Muguruza ($11 million), and Maria Sharapova ($10.5 million). Despite only receiving $62,000 in tennis winnings between June 2017 …

On average, according to Forbes, WNBA players who logged minutes in 2017, made about $71,635, from no more than 22.8% of the league’s $51.5 million revenue. But, if the women’s league were to pay players 50% of its revenue, the average salary would be about $164,000.  Problem is, that amount …

Battling mental health is a topic DeMar DeRozan knows all too well. In the latest installment of ESPN NBA columnist, Jackie MacMullan’s 5-part series on mental health in the NBA, the San Antonio Spurs guard opened up his ongoing battle with depression and anxiety. Despite his meteoric rise to NBA …

Lamar Odom says surviving his 2015 drug overdose was simply a “miracle.” In the latest episode of Kevin Hart’s YouTube show, “Cold as Balls,” Odom shared details about his near-fatal drug overdose, which left him in a four-day coma. “All my doctors that see me say I’m a walking miracle,” …

On Tuesday, former New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz officially announced his retirement from the NFL, at the age of 31.  “The game of football has just given me so much,” Cruz said in his announcement, via Uninterrupted. “My journey hasn’t been the easiest; it’s definitely had some ups …

Talk about a comeback! Simone Biles has set a new record, becoming the first woman to win all five gold medals at the National Gymnastics Championship since Dominique Dawes in 1994.⠀ The four-time Rio Olympic gold medalist won her record fifth U.S. all-around title, in only the second meet since …

ESPN will not be broadcasting the national anthem during its Monday Night football program this season. On Friday, ESPN president Jimmy Piatro, who was hired back in March, told reporters at a media event on ESPN’s campus in Bristol, Connecticut, that the network has not previously shown the national anthem …

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette is serious about achieving one of his goals for his upcoming sophomore NFL season. So serious, that the 23-year-old New Orleans-native has placed a reminder onto his on-field gear. According to reports, Fournette has taped and sealed a $100 bill to the back of …

Since joining the Los Angeles Lakers last month, LeBron James is clearly the new face of the franchise. However, according to LaVar Ball, the team still belongs to his son, Lonzo Ball. “How is it going to be LeBron’s team? He ain’t homegrown,” Ball said during a recent interview on …

Back in 2016, then-San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick sat during the national anthem, ahead of his preseason debut against the Green Bay Packers. “I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppressed black people and people of color,” Kaepernick said …