In a recent social media outburst, former NBA champion Stephen Jackson expressed his dissatisfaction with CBS Morning’s co-host Gayle King following her interview with Dawn Staley, the coach of South Carolina’s women’s basketball team. Jackson criticized King’s approach during the interview, which took place after Staley’s team defeated the Iowa …
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Shooting For Equity: Inside The Pay Gap Debate Between WNBA And NBA Salaries
When it comes to sports, there’s no denying the thrill of competition and the dedication it takes to reach the top. But behind the glory lies an ongoing issue that has garnered significant attention in recent years: the pay disparity between men’s and women’s professional leagues. The NBA boasts high …
Read More »More Details on NBA YoungBoy’s Arrest Released: Scheme Involved Fraudulent Prescription Phone Calls to Pharmacies Using Real Doctors’ Names
More details have emerged surrounding NBA YoungBoy‘s Tuesday arrest. The rapper, whose given name is Kentrell DeSean Gaulden, is facing 63 charges after being accused of having involvement in what authorities are calling a prescription fraud operation. This operation is described in a probable cause affidavit from Cache County, where …
Read More »NBA Bans Jontay Porter for Violating Gambling Rules
The NBA has banned Jontay Porter, a former two-way player with the Toronto Raptors after a league investigation found him guilty of multiple betting-related violations. The investigation revealed that Porter disclosed sensitive personal health information to a known sports bettor before a game on March 20. This individual, along with …
Read More »Blake Griffin Leaves Legacy as One of the NBA’s Greatest Dunkers
The number one pick of the 2009 NBA draft announced Tuesday that he would be retiring from basketball. Blake Griffin will go down in history as one of the most exciting dunkers to ever play in the Association. After 14 years and four teams, Griffin will retire as the second-highest …
Read More »NBA YoungBoy Arrested on Drug, Fraud and Weapons Charges in Utah
Baton Rouge rapper NBA YoungBoy has found himself under arrest once more. The rapper, whose legal name is Kentrell Gaulden, was taken into custody by the Cache County Sheriff’s Office in Utah, where he currently resides, and subsequently booked into the Cache County Jail. Gaulden is facing an array of charges, …
Read More »Shannon Sharpe Calls the Oklahoma City Thunder The Weakest Number One Seed in NBA History [Video]
Shannon Sharpe loves him some Lebron James. However, the Lakers are not even locked in for a playoff position unless they beat the New Orleans Pelicans tonight. Some people have been saying that the Lakers should try to avoid the two-seed Denver Nuggets and prepare to win the matchup of …
Read More »The WNBA Draft Tonight Begins a New Era
The WNBA Draft, which is taking place tonight, is attracting more attention than ever before as stars like Iowa’s Caitlin Clark, South Carolina’s Kamilla Cardoso, and Stanford’s Cameron Brink, to name a few, who’ll likely be the first three picks. Let’s access five of the top prospects in the WNBA …
Read More »The NBA Play-In Tournament Western Conference Matchups Are Too Exciting
NBA fans have desperately asked for parity, and recent NBA Playoffs have delivered some of the most electrifying moments in nearly a decade. As the NBA Play-In Tournament kicks off tomorrow, let’s dive into the matchups that will shape the full playoff landscape. Two critical play-in games are set for …
Read More »NBA YoungBoy Responds to Kodak Black Calling Him Out for Wearing Nail Polish
Kodak Black is not here for rappers who paint their nails. Late Wednesday, a video of Kodak slamming Lil Baby and NBA Youngboy for wearing nail polish went viral. “We ain’t with none of that Illuminati sh*t,” he snaps. “We ain’t on none of that Lil Baby, YoungBoy…all that gay …
Read More »Examining NBA Prospects Bronny James, Rob Dillingham, Isaiah Collier and Antonio Reeves Ahead of 2024 Draft
Friday morning, it was announced that LeBron James Jr. (Bronny) will test the draft waters while maintaining his college eligibility this spring. This doesn’t come as much of a surprise, given that Bronny was able to play only half of the season after dealing with a cardiovascular issue before the …
Read More »Bronny James Sets Eyes on NBA Draft and NCAA Transfer Portal
In a move that has the sports world buzzing, Bronny James took to Instagram to share a significant update about his journey as a student-athlete. The son of NBA legend LeBron James, Bronny has announced his intentions to enter the NBA Draft while keeping his college options open by entering …
Read More »LSU’s Angel Reese Declares for the 2024 WNBA Draft
LSU’s Angel Reese has officially announced her decision to enter the 2024 WNBA draft. Known for her significant impact on the court, Reese has become one of the most recognizable names in college basketball. Her stellar performance helped LSU claim its first national title, earning her the Final Four Most …
Read More »Two Time NBA Champion Rajon Rondon Retires at 38
Rajon Rondo, renowned as one of the most intelligent players of our NBA era, announced his retirement at the age of 38, with two championships to his name. The point guard from Kentucky made an immediate impact in the league, playing a pivotal role in leading the championship-winning Boston Celtics …
Read More »Jeff Teague Shares Story of NBA Official Tony Brothers Being Out of Pocket
Jeff Teague and the Club 520 Podcast have been on a roll, sharing some legendary stories that have fans glued to their screens. Recently, the conversation turned to the NBA officials and how their control over the game’s narrative seems to be growing. This interference often disrupts the flow and …
Read More »ESPN’s Mike Greenberg Believes UCONN Could Make the NBA Playoffs in the Eastern Conference [Video]
If you have been watching the NCAA tournament, you have noticed that the number one overall seed, UConn Huskies, is rolling. They cruised through their first two games with a combined winning margin of 56 points, awaiting San Diego State this Saturday. The Huskies are looking to be the first …
Read More »NBA to Shut Down G League Ignite at the End of This Season
The world was different when the NBA launched its developmental team, G League Ignite, in April 2020. The pandemic had just begun, and then came the introduction of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights for high school and college athletes. This threw a wrench into the NBA’s plan: persuading elite …
Read More »Sinbad Returns to Instagram, Thanks Fans for Support Following Stroke: ‘Miracles Happen’
Sinbad is thanking everyone for the support in his first Instagram post since 2022, reflecting on his comeback after a stroke in 2020. He hopped on Zoom call with the A Different World cast last week, kicking off a 10-city tour of historically Black colleges and universities at the Atlanta University …
Read More »LeBron James Makes History As The First NBA Player To Score 40,000 Career Points [Video]
LeBron James reached the milestone of 40,000 career points in the recent home match between his Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets. James, who claimed the title for the most career points in the professional basketball league last year, was just 9 points away from the milestone before the …
Read More »NBA YoungBoy Accused of Using Drugs During House Arrest, Claims He Has ‘No Intentions’ To Stop
Federal prosecutors claim NBA YoungBoy violated house arrest terms by using drugs and telling his supervising officers he has “ no intentions” to stop. On Thursday, prosecutors asked a Louisiana federal judge to address the rapper’s “noncompliant behavior” as he awaits a July trial on federal gun charges. According to …
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