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‘Tis the season. Just ahead of the Christmas Day Knicks game at Madison Square Garden, the team’s star baller granted special wish to a Bronx teen battling cancer. Carmelo Anthony partnered with Garden of Dreams Foundation to gift a brand new Kia Sorento to 17-year-old Jarrell Lara and his parents, …

Last night, the New York Giants took on the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. A win for the New York Giants would have secured their spot in the 2017 playoffs, however it seems the Eagles had other plans for the team. Out the gate, the Eagles took a 14-point …

Former NBA coach George Karl wrote a book titled “Furious George” and he’s holding nothing back. In the upcoming book he has a ton to say about Carmelo Anthony, who he coached six seasons during his time with the Denver Nuggets. He scolded Carmelo’s attitude, calling him “a conundrum,’’ a user,  and saying that he …

Earlier this month, a horrific fire ripped through a warehouse in Oakland, claiming the lives of 36 people. Being that this tragedy occurred so close to home for Warriors’ Steph Curry, he wanted to do what he could to help the victims and families of victims affected by the fire. …

On July 16, 2012, after an incident at a Boston nightclub, two men were shot and killed in a drive-by style double-homicide. Two years later, ex-NFL baller Aaron Hernandez, 27, was accused and charged with two counts of first-degree murder. At that time, the former New England Patriots tight-end was …

Earlier this week, Sacramento Kings big man DeMarcus Cousins went off on Sacramento Bee sports columnist Andy Furillo, after the reporter referenced his brother’s arrest in an article. The column was written after the altercation between Matt Barnes and a woman in a New York City night club, which was recently …

– blogged by: @msjennyb NFL touchdown celebrations have been very interesting this season. Last week, Odell Beckham Jr. ran into the end zone and hit the moon walk, this week he showed off his thriller moves. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Usually excessive celebrations cost ballers, but it seems one in particular may …

As we near the end of regular season, NFL teams fight to the finish, trying to clinch their spots in the playoffs. Obviously if the playoffs started today, the Dallas Cowboys would be the top seed with a first round bye.  Alongside them would-be second seed, Detroit Lions. As for …

At 2:48 am Monday morning, Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Floyd was found at an intersection in Scottsdale, unconscious behind the wheel of his running vehicle. Officials arrested the baller and charged him with two counts of DUI, one count of obstructing a roadway and failure to obey a police officer.  He was …

On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court paved the way for thousands of retired NFL players to get paid. If you recall, the NFL has been in a five-year battle against several former ballers, who accused the league of hiding the dangers of head trauma, reports state. Most of whom are  suffering …

Baller Alert got the opportunity to speak with Denver Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall to discuss some of the issues he has faced since since deciding to take a knee during the National Anthem.   You may recall, Marshall decided to take a knee during the National Anthem during the NFL’s Week …

  Last night, the Baltimore Ravens took on the New England Patriots at the Gillette Stadium. After the game, the team’s head coach John Harbaugh announced that former NFL tight-end Konrad Reuland had passed away due to a brain aneurysm at the age of 29. “Just want to offer condolences to …

Former baller Steve Francis has had his share of run-ins with the police. However, it seems the fast life may be slowing down for ex-NBA star, since he recently turned himself in on a warrant from an incident that occurred earlier this year. Francis was wanted by the cops after …

Every year, we look forward to Forbes releasing their highly anticipated list of the highest paid celebrities. From the highest-paid comedians, actors, actresses, and musicians, we get anxious to see where our faves landed this year. Recently, the publication released its list of the highest-paid athletes of all-time, factoring in their lives in uniform, …

Lebron James and some of his team mates have joined the likes of the Milwaukee Bucks, Memphis Grizzlies and Dallas Mavericks, who have all pledged not to stay at the Trump Hotel during away games.   The Cleveland Cavaliers play the New York Knicks on Wednesday and Lebron James has …