Looking for new ways to bring his Li-Ning collection to new levels, former #MiamiHeat player #DwyaneWade has tapped D’Angelo Russell as the new ambassador for “Way of Wade.” Wade partnered with the Chinese athletic shoe and sporting goods company in 2012 and signed a lifetime contract with the company in …
Read More »Joel Embiid and Karl Anthony-Towns Receive Two-Game Suspension, Embiid and Anthony Go Back-To-Back On Twitter
The 76ers’ #JoelEmbiid and Timberwolves’ #KarlAnthonyTowns each given a two-day suspension following their throw down during their game in Philadelphia Wednesday night. The two start fighting in the third quarter of the game. Video footage shows Towns throw the first punch but it missed Embiid. Not long after, Embiid poked …
Read More »NBA Passes Stricter Package To Enforce Compliance Regarding Tampering Rules
On Friday, the NBA Board of Governors passed a stricter package of provisions to enforce compliance with tampering and salary cap circumvention with a unanimous vote. NBA commissioner Adam Silver addressed the rules changes at a press conference and stating there “need to be consequences” when rules are violated. According …
Read More »Reggie Bush Returns To USC As Broadcaster After Being Ripped Of Heisman Trophy, Twitter Reacts With #FreeReggieBush Hashtag
Retired NFL player Reggie Bush was a fan favorite at USC as a star running back for the Trojans from 2003-2005, and even won a Heisman. However, he was disassociated from the program in 2010 following a lengthy investigation from the NCAA into impermissible benefits he allegedly received. He lost …
Read More »Antonio Brown Cut From Raiders After Instagram Post Asking For Release And Voiding Nearly $30M In Guarantees
The Oakland Raiders cut Antonio Brown after his lastest Instagram post asking to be released and essentially voiding nearly $30M in guaranteed money. The move comes after a week that involved several twists and turns for the player. Insiders predicted Brown was going to be released by the team — …
Read More »Twitter Reacts: 2019 NBA Draftees Too Young To Recognize OutKast And Destiny’s Child
When ESPN asked a group of young NBA Draft picks to play a game naming people, items, and shows from the ’90s, their struggle to correctly answer questions had everyone feeling old. “Name the 90’s,” had players like Coby White, Jarrett Culver and Rui Hachimura baffled, as they had mistaken …
Read More »Lakers Say Goodbye To Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram And Josh Hart, Hello To Anthony Davis in New Trade
Anthony Davis is on his way to Los Angeles after the Lakers shook up the NBA in a trade for the former Pelicans superstar. On Saturday, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Lakers acquired Davis from New Orleans, in exchange for Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart, and three first-round …
Read More »Toronto Raptors Headed To Their First NBA Finals In The Team’s History
Kawhi Leonard led the Toronto Raptors into the NBA finals for the first time in team history with a 100-94 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks Saturday night. Leonard scored 27 points, seven in the fourth quarter and finished with a career-best 17 rebounds and seven assists to lead his team …
Read More »NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Wants More Women Coaching And Officiating In The League
Commissioner Silver, speaking at the Economic Club Of Washington on Thursday, states that he wants to put more women in roles as referees in the NBA. In fact, he wants to them makeup half of all new referees joining the NBA and is encouraging teams to hire more women as …
Read More »Wilt Chamberlain’s Autographed 100- Point Game Scoring Sheet Goes Up for Auction
Wilt Chamberlain’s legendary 100 point game scoring sheet is up for sale, and auction experts are estimating it should sell for well over $100k. According to TMZ, the official Philadelphia Warriors scoring sheet from the historic 1952 game against the New York Knicks, signed by the icon, Wilt the Stilt, …
Read More »WNBA Signs Deal With CBS Sports To Expand Its National Television Coverage
– blogged by @MsJennyb Next month, the Women’s National Basketball Association, commonly known as the WNBA, will kick off its 23rd season with additional television coverage, thanks to a new deal with CBS Sports. According to Time Magazine, in an attempt to expand its national television exposure on the heels …
Read More »Tiger Woods Wins His Fifth Masters Title After 14 Years, The Longest Gap In Tournament History
Tiger Woods may be able to claim greatest comeback of 2019 atleast, securing his fifth Masters title and 15th major title this weekend after overcoming a career-threatening back injury. Woods pushed his way through a packed leaderboard, winning by one shot at Augusta for his first major title in 11 …
Read More »Michael Vick Teen Center Unveiled At A Virginia Boys And Girls Club
A dedication ceremony was held Friday night in Newport News, Virginia where the Boys & Girls Club of the Virginia Peninsula was renamed “The Michael Vick Teen Center.” The Boys & Girls Club: Greater Hampton Roads Unit was like a second home for the former NFL star quarterback when he …
Read More »Patriots’ Rob Gronkowski Announces His Retirement From The NFL
On Sunday, New England Patriots star Rob Gronkowski announced on Instagram that he will be retiring from the NFL. The 29-year-old thanked everyone who believed him and gave him a chance on the field, which included the Patriots owner Robert Kraft, coach Bill Belichick, and of course the fans. “It …
Read More »Ballerific Sports: Antonio Brown Traded To The Oakland Raiders
Antonio Brown has gotten his wish to leave the Pittsburgh Steelers, who have agreed to trade the perennial all-pro to the Oakland Raiders for a third- and a fifth-round draft pick. Per NFL Network, Brown will receive a reworked contract that covers three years and pays $50.1 million (with a maximum value …
Read More »Draymond Green Close To Hiring Lebron James’ Agent Rich Paul
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is “close to hiring Rich Paul of #KlutchSports as his basketball representation,” according to Yahoo Sports. Paul also represents 18 other players under NBA contracts, including #LeBronJames, #AnthonyDavis, #JohnWall, and #EricBledsoe. B.J. Armstrong is Green’s current representation and is also a former NBA player …
Read More »Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Says LeBron James Is Bigger Than The “GOAT,” Says He’s A Cultural Hero
The argument over which NBA player is the Greatest of All Time, or the GOAT, never seems to end. For at least the last decade, the same two basketball stars are thrown in the ring for GOAT status: #LebronJames and #MichaelJordan. Many base their decision off rings, some base theirs …
Read More »DeMarcus Cousins’ Documentary ‘The Resurgence’ Will Detail His Decision to Join The Golden State Warriors
DeMarcus Cousins is the latest NBA star to let the public into his life through film. A documentary called “The Resurgence” will be debuting on Showtime network. The piece is putting a highlight on Cousins’ emotional journey back to the game after a torn Achilles injury. Not to mention, an …
Read More »LeBron James: Donald Trump Is Using Sports To Divide Us
Donald Trump is using the NFL’s National Anthem Policy as another divisive tactic to divide the country, according to LeBron James. On Monday during an interview with CNN’s Don Lemon, the Los Angeles Lakers Forward shared his insights on how Trump’s influence has impacted race relations in sports. “When you’re …
Read More »Ballerific Sports: Dwight Howard To Be Traded To The Brooklyn Nets
-blogged by @theRealAlexisDanielle The Charlotte Hornets have solidified a deal and Dwight Howard is headed to Brooklyn. According to ESPN, Charlotte agreed to give up Howard in place of Center Timofey Mozgov, two second-round draft picks, and cash. For Charlotte, it was a no-brainer, as the team …
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