LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $85 million extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. His agent Rich Paul told Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. According to The Bleacher Report, James is currently under contract for this season at $39.2 million. The basketball superstar had a player option …
Read More »Forbes 30 Under 30 Announces Class Of 2021; Ben Simmons, Roddy Rich, Doja Cat, Polo G and More
Forbes has officially announced the class of 2021 for their 10th Annual Forbes 30 Under 30 list. The list includes 600 members, including entertainers, activists, entrepreneurs, and scientists. “Some are defying the odds and building businesses despite Covid-19; others are helping to fight the illness, serving on hospital frontlines or …
Read More »British Race Car Driver Lewis Hamilton Test Positive For Covid-19
Even Lewis Hamilton couldn’t outrace the coronavirus. On Monday, the Formula 1 superstar announced that he tested positive for Covid after experiencing mild symptoms — and he has already begun his 10-day isolation. Hamilton said, “Even though I returned 3 negative results this past week, I woke up yesterday morning …
Read More »Vanderbilt’s Sarah Fuller Makes History As First Woman To Play In A Power Five Game
Vanderbilt’s Sarah Fuller is the first woman in college football history to play in a Power Five game when she kicked off to start the second half. In their 41-0 loss to Missouri, the senior goalkeeper on the soccer team kicked off using a holder instead of a tee and …
Read More »Detroit Lions Fire Head Coach Matt Patricia And GM Bob Quinn
On Saturday, the Detroit Lions announced the firing of head coach Matt Patricia and General Manager Bob Quinn. According to ESPN, Patricia’s record with the team was 13-29-1 since taking over as head coach in 2018. The team spent two straight seasons at under .500 and are in the middle of …
Read More »Tristan Thompson Is Officially A U.S. Citizen
Tristan Thompson has another reason to celebrate. He has officially become a U.S. citizen. Thompson, who just scored a new 2 year deal with the Boston Celtics, has also completed the steps for his US citizenship after coming into the country on a student visa. The news was confirmed via the …
Read More »Michael Jordan Donates $2 Million of Proceeds From ‘The Last Dance’ To Help Feed People In Need
Michael Jordan must surely be in the holiday spirit as the NBA legend recently donated $2 million to help feed people in need. “In these challenging times and in a year of unimaginable difficulty due to COVID-19, it’s more important than ever to pause and give thanks,” Jordan said. “I …
Read More »3 New York Giants Sidelined After Testing Positive For COVID-19
Three more players on the New York Giants have tested positive for COVID-19, the team announced Friday morning. According to The NY Post, The team was informed of the positive test results on Thursday night, and players Matt Peart, Kaden Smith, and Dante Pettis were notified and directed to self-isolate. …
Read More »All-Star Klay Thompson Will Miss Entire 2020-21 Season Due To Achilles Tear
It was reported that five-time All-star Klay Thompson suffered an injury yesterday while competing against current and former NBAers at a Los Angeles gym. The injury took place Wednesday during a pickup game in Southern California, just hours before the Warriors selected James Wiseman with the No. 2 overall pick …
Read More »Indianapolis In Talks To Host 2021 NCAA Tournament ‘Bubble’
The NCAA announced on Monday that March Madness would happen in 2021. However, the entire tournament will be played in one location due to coronavirus. The league is in talks with Indianapolis as its host city. Usually played at locations across the country, the original plan was that 67 games …
Read More »Phoenix Suns Acquire Chris Paul From Oklahoma City Thunder
All-Star guard Chris Paul is headed to the Phoenix Suns in a blockbuster trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder. According to ESPN, in exchange for Paul, 35, and Abdel Nader, the Thunder get Kelly Oubre Jr., Ricky Rubio, Tyler Jerome, Jalen Lecque, and a 2022 first-round draft pick. The move is part of a …
Read More »Deandre Baker’s Charges Dropped After His Attorney Was Arrested For Extortion
According to Art Stapleton of the Record, all charges against free-agent cornerback DeAndre Baker have been dropped after misconduct from attorney William Dean. In September, Baker was released by the New York Giants and was charged with four counts of robbery with a firearm and faced a mandatory minimum sentence of …
Read More »NBA Schedule For 2020-21 Includes No All-Star Game, Play-In Tournament And Finals In July
There won’t be an NBA All-Star Game in 2021. The modified schedule for the upcoming season also includes a play-in tournament for the 7-10 seeds and the NBA Finals taking place in July. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the All-Star Game was originally scheduled for Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis …
Read More »Caron Butler Reportedly Joins Miami Heat As Assistant Coach
Caron Butler is returning to the Miami Heat, to begin his coaching career as an assistant on Erik Spoelstra's staff,
Read More »Kobe Bryant’s Childhood Home In Philly Sells For $810k
TMZ is reporting that the Pennsylvania house Kobe Bryant grew up in just sold for $810,000. The home hit the market for $899,000 in September. The Philadelphia-area home boasts five bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, and of course, a basketball hoop. The legend used the basketball hoop to practice his skills while residing …
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