NBA Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman is under fire for his recent comments about North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un. In recent weeks, Rodman has made several international headlines over his trips to the communist country, sparking concern and curiosity about the reasoning for the visits. Now in the wake of …
Read More »Dwyane Wade Says he Has “24 Million Reasons” to Stay in Chicago
On Tuesday, reports surfaced concerning Dwyane Wade’s player option for the 2017-18 regular season. Months ago, the Chicago Bulls veteran revealed that he wanted to leave all his options open this summer as he contemplated the $23.8 million player option. As the Jimmy Butler trade talk surfaced, many believed such …
Read More »Mayweather vs. McGregor Is On! 12 Rounds of Boxing
It seems like fans will be getting their wish; Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor will finally be facing off! Both gentleman have confirmed on their respective social media pages that they will be going toe to toe on August 26, 2017, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. UFC …
Read More »Is Odell Beckham Jr. Holding Out For A New Contract?
As the NFL offseason continues, the media has become fixated on organized team activities, otherwise known as OTAs. Although attendance is optional/voluntary, it seems many have grown concerned with some individuals’ participation or lack thereof. So far, the New York Giants have been without their star receiver Odell Beckham …
Read More »Mike Vick Would Love A Coaching Gig With The NFL
Shortly after officially announcing his retirement from the NFL, Mike Vick is thinking about his next move. The former NFL quarterback tells ESPN that he would like to pursue an NFL coaching career down the line. “I would love to coach in the National Football League one day,” Vick …
Read More »Cowboys’ Nolan Carroll Arrested on DWI Charges After his Own Welcoming Party
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Nolan Carroll, who has become the team’s biggest free agency addition in the secondary, was arrested on a DWI charge on Memorial Day in Dallas. According to reports, he had just left his own “Welcome to Dallas” party, celebrating his signing with the Cowboys. After the festivities, …
Read More »Are Russell Wilson And Richard Sherman Dividing The Seahawks
Off the field, Russell Wilson has been having the best year ever. On the field, things aren’t going well between him and his teammates, specifically Richard Sherman. Reportedly, the team believes that Russell is dividing the Seahawks and he’s taking the blame for why they haven’t won multiple Super Bowl …
Read More »Cavaliers Coach Tyronn Lue Says Boston Celtics Are “Harder to Defend” Than Golden State Warriors
Although the Cleveland Cavaliers are just one win away from securing their spot in the NBA Finals to face off against the Golden State Warriors for the championship, coach Tyronn Lue is not ready to focus on the future just yet. Instead, Lue is working overtime to prepare his team …
Read More »Charlotte to Host the 2019 NBA All-Star Game
Two months after the controversial bathroom law was repealed, the NBA awarded the 2019 NBA All Star Game to Charlotte. If you recall, the All-Star Game and festivities were moved to New Orleans after North Carolina passed the HB2 law, restricting the rights of the LGBT community. However, after widespread …
Read More »LaVar Ball Criticized For Commenting On Kyrie Irving’s Dead Mother
Kyrie Irving is the latest person to feel the wrath of LaVar Ball. Kyrie appeared as a guest on the Road Trippin’ Podcast where he suggested that LaVar should loosen his grip on Lonzo a bit. “You’re not going to be everywhere and part of his life as he …
Read More »Colin Kaepernick’s Uniform To Be Placed In The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture
You can’t deny that Colin Kaepernick’s silent protest last season will go down in black history. The Smithsonian, which opened the National Museum of African American History and Culture in September 2016, will be adding some vital pieces of sports history. According to Dr. Harry Edwards, 49ers psychologist, several pieces of …
Read More »Could Colin Kaepernick Be Headed To Seattle?
According to Pete Carroll, the Seattle Seahawks may have some interest in Colin Kaepernick. Carroll said Monday that both Colin Kaepernick and Robert Griffen III are among the list of backup quarterback the Seahawks are exploring. “We’re looking at everybody. We really are,” Carroll said. “We’ve been tracking everything …
Read More »Thanks Kobe, But LaVar Ball Says His Son Doesn’t Need Your Advice
Rumors have been flying that Lonzo Ball could find himself a member of the Lakers organization if all goes well during the NBA Draft. However, if you think he needs any pointers from Kobe Bryant, you’ve got another thing coming — at least so says his father, LaVar Ball. …
Read More »Orioles’ Adam Jones Says Boston Fans Used Racial Slurs On Him
Adam Jones, outfielder for the Baltimore Orioles, was harassed by Boston Red Sox fans who hurled racial slurs and threw peanuts at him on Monday. The Orioles beat the Red Sox 5-2, but Jones found it hard to celebrate with all the hate being spewed his way. “I …
Read More »Gareon Conley Denies Rape Accusations, Says the Encounter was “Consensual”
Earlier this month, former Ohio State cornerback, Gareon Conley, was accused of raping a woman at a downtown Cleveland hotel. Although Conley has not been charged or arrested for the alleged crime, he has passionately denied the accusation and has provided Cleveland police with information in an attempt to clear …
Read More »LeBron James to Pay Dahntay Jones’ $6,000 Fine After Two Technical Fouls
LeBron James is picking up the tab for the second straight post-season, after his teammate, Dahntay Jones, picked up back-to-back technical fouls against the Toronto Raptors’ Norman Powell. Last year, Jones was fined $80.17 of his $8,800 salary for hitting Bismack Biyombo in the groin at the end of …
Read More »Nike, Under Armour & Adidas Pass on Deal with Lonzo Ball
After the UCLA Bruins lost to the Kentucky Wildcats in the NCAA Tournament, the team’s star guard, Lonzo Ball, declared for the draft. However, upon the start of the tournament, the patriarch of the Ball family made headlines, claiming his sons were worth a billion-dollar sneaker deal. While Ball’s sneaker …
Read More »Thirteen Louisiana-Lafayette Football Players Arrested and Charged in Dorm Room Burglary Incident
On April 5th, thirteen University of Louisiana-Lafayette football players entered a dorm room and stole $2,400 worth of stuff that belonged to another student. Sources say the incident was caught on tape. Three weeks later, the Louisiana-Lafayette football players were arrested and charged with conspiring to commit felony theft in …
Read More »ESPN to Lay Off About 100 Employees
On Wednesday, ESPN sent a memo to its employees, confirming the dismissal of nearly 100 employees, including some of the network’s popular on-air talent. “Dynamic change demands an increased focus on versatility and value, and as a result, we have been engaged in the challenging process of determining the talent …
Read More »Ilie Nastase Says Serena Williams Comments Weren’t Racist, “If I said she would have an ugly, black (baby), that would have been racist”
Amid the rising controversy surrounding Ilie Nastase’s comments about Serena Williams’ unborn baby, the Romanian Fed Cup captain questioned the motives of the media, wondering if their sole intent was to spark scandal and controversy. He also addressed Williams’ response to his “chocolate with milk” statement with the Associated Press, …
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