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Things are heating up. As the WNBA and its players’ union push toward a new collective bargaining agreement, political voices are beginning to join the conversation. Among them is New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, who joined more than 70 elected officials nationwide in signing a letter calling on the league and NBA leadership […]

50 Cent has never been one to stay quiet, and his latest comments prove it. The rap icon spoke with ExtraTV about Taylor Swift mentioning him on her new album The Life of a Showgirl and made it clear he approves of her relationship with Travis Kelce, per PEOPLE. “I would make my way over […]

Netflix has confirmed a multi-year documentary series chronicling Kevin Durant’s legendary basketball career, but fans might find the timing bittersweet. The cameras are rolling on what could be the final act of one of the game’s most gifted scorers, documenting not just his dominance but the closing stretch of a Hall of Fame journey, per […]

Stephen A. Smith turned First Take into must-watch television once again, addressing the NBA’s latest gambling scandal with his trademark intensity and conviction, AwfulAnnouncing reports. The segment aired shortly after the FBI confirmed the arrests of Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier in connection with separate but related federal […]

The New York spotlight shifted from the diamond to the hardwood Wednesday night as the Knicks hosted the Cavaliers for their season opener at Madison Square Garden. Among the packed crowd of stars were three familiar faces from the Yankees: Aaron Judge, Devin Williams, and Cam Schlittler, SI reports. The trio was shown on the […]

Former NBA champion Iman Shumpert found himself in an unexpected confrontation in Indianapolis after a man persistently followed him with a camera, demanding an interview. When Shumpert declined, the encounter escalated briefly before cooling off, though not before the video went viral, Complex reports. Clips from October 22 show the man, identified online as _osamashottheflick, […]

Adam Silver isn’t easing into the new NBA season. He’s walking straight into the fire with a calm face and a full agenda. The commissioner’s 12th year on the job begins with everything from broadcast shakeups to betting controversies and expansion debates. But if there’s one constant, it’s that Silver never avoids tough conversations. As […]

Jordyn Woods is opening up about life and love with her longtime partner, New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns. The model and entrepreneur recently appeared on The Tamron Hall Show, where she called Towns her “best friend” and spoke about the deep bond that grounds their relationship, per BET. “We were friends for years before […]

The UConn basketball world is buzzing again, but this time it’s not because of a highlight reel or buzzer-beater. It’s about Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers, the star duo whose on-court chemistry turned into an off-court love story. When Bueckers celebrated her 24th birthday on October 20, fans noticed Fudd’s silence online. There was no […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Chet Holmgren took his victory celebration to another level Tuesday night, channeling Rick Ross after a dramatic win over the Houston Rockets. After the Thunder’s 125-124 double-overtime win, Holmgren posted a clip recreating Ross’s verse from Kanye West’s Devil in a New Dress, rapping, “Lookin’ at my b—ch I bet she […]

Kendrick Perkins might have gone a step too far trying to crack a joke on live TV. Using his name to help with the wordplay, Perkins probably should’ve kept this one for the afters he attends during All-Star weekend. During ESPN’s SportsCenter coverage ahead of the NBA’s opening night, the former NBA champion caught viewers […]

Michael Jordan’s long-awaited return to television has fans tuning in again, even if they’re not sure why. The six-time NBA champion made his debut on NBA on NBC during a halftime feature titled “MJ: Insights to Excellence,” where Jordan sat down with Mike Tirico to reflect on life after basketball, Heavy reports. “The most valuable […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards may have just offered fans an inside look at his mindset heading into the new NBA season through an alleged burner account. On Monday, sneaker platform @nicekicks claimed on X that Edwards was behind the Instagram account @believethatjack. A few hours later, the same page shared screenshots of a now-viral […]

If anyone loves the world’s game, it’s Jimmy Butler. The Golden State Warriors star has joined an ownership group and officially become a minority investor in the National Women’s Soccer League’s San Diego Wave Fútbol Club (Wave FC), AfroTech reports. The club was valued at $120 million in October 2024 after the Levine Leichtman family […]

A Change.org campaign urging the NFL to replace Bad Bunny with George Strait as the 2026 Super Bowl halftime performer is gaining traction. The petition, created by Texas native Kar Shell, surpassed 54,000 signatures within a week of its launch, Yahoo reports. The post argues that Strait, widely known as the “King of Country,” represents […]

Paige Bueckers knows how to make a statement on and off the court. The Dallas Wings rookie may be known for her silky jump shot and court vision, but Bueckers’ latest viral moment showed fans she’s got quite the arm, too. The WNBA Rookie of the Year spent her 24th birthday weekend at AT&T Stadium […]

It looks like Suni Lee has the people up in arms again. The Olympic champion is clapping back at haters who tried to tear her down after her history-making Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show debut, PageSix reports. The 22-year-old gymnast, who became one of the first major athletes to walk the iconic runway alongside WNBA star […]

Stephen A. Smith has never been shy about calling it how he sees it, especially when it comes to Kyrie Irving. The two have clashed for years, their personalities and principles often at odds. But in a rare turn of humility, the First Take host is now walking back some of his harshest words about […]

Cristiano Ronaldo’s perfectionism has always bordered on obsession, but one of his former Juventus teammates recently shared a story that captures just how unorthodox his methods could be, per OneFootball. Gianluca Frabotta, who played under Maurizio Sarri during the 2019–20 season, recalled a moment when the Portuguese superstar expressed his frustration with the manager’s tactical […]

Professional wrestling has long served as a launchpad for entertainers who can captivate millions with nothing more than a microphone, a camera, and raw charisma. Over the years, several WWE superstars have traded their ring gear for movie scripts, proving that showmanship does not end when the bell rings. From the over-the-top personas of Hulk […]

Angel Reese continues to blur the line between sports and pop culture. On Wednesday night, the Chicago Sky forward became the first professional athlete ever to walk in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, joining Olympic gymnast Suni Lee in a historic moment that pushed both athleticism and femininity into the spotlight, LATimes reports. Reese stunned […]

FIFA announced Thursday that over one million tickets have already been sold for the 2026 World Cup, marking a strong start to what is expected to be the largest sporting event ever held across North America, APNews reports. The governing body said ticket buyers span 212 countries and territories, even though less than two-thirds of […]

Kay Adams might have just given fans the first real glimpse into what Michael Jordan will actually do on NBC’s long-awaited return to NBA coverage. During her “Up and Adams” show Thursday morning, the host spoke with NBC’s Cris Collinsworth, who accidentally let a few details slip about how the six-time NBA champion will be […]

James Harden has spent years dazzling fans with his signature moves and headline-grabbing confidence, but lately, the spotlight has shifted. With Netflix’s Starting 5 capturing a more personal side of the Los Angeles Clippers star, fans aren’t just talking about his game anymore, per HoustonChronicle. This time, the conversation centers around Harden’s relationship with fashion […]

James Harden has always kept his personal life behind closed doors. Outside of his brief relationship with Khloe Kardashian nearly a decade ago, the former MVP rarely lets the public see beyond his game or his nightlife. That changed on the latest season of Netflix’s Starting 5, where Harden revealed a major surprise: he’s a […]

Shareef O’Neal, the 25-year-old son of NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, is officially taking his next big step beyond basketball, Complex reports. The former UCLA and LSU forward has signed with Wasserman, one of the most influential talent management and sports representation agencies in the world. The move signals a new phase in O’Neal’s career that […]

Anthony Edwards might just be the NBA’s funniest man alive. Between poster dunks, movie roles, and now hosting his own parody award show, the Minnesota Timberwolves star has mastered the art of showmanship, per SI. On Wednesday night, Edwards launched the Believe That Awards, a comedy-filled stream that felt part roast, part cultural celebration. The […]

Angel Reese made fashion and sports history Wednesday night, becoming the first professional athlete to walk in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. The Chicago Sky star joined industry icons Bella and Gigi Hadid, along with former “Angels” like Adriana Lima, as the revived showcase returned to New York after a six-year break, per CNN. Angel […]

FIFA confirmed Wednesday that the U.S. government will have the final say on safety matters regarding the 2026 World Cup host cities, following President Donald Trump’s comments about possibly shifting matches away from certain venues, ESPN reports. Trump, speaking earlier this week, said FIFA president Gianni Infantino would “very easily” move World Cup matches from […]

ESPN has found its new face for First Take. Shae Cornette, a familiar presence across the network’s programming, will take over as the show’s host alongside Stephen A. Smith beginning November 3, per FrontOfficeSports. Love Shae Cornette and she has a lot of ball knowledge 🔥 https://t.co/r8YlEzT3Vk — Joey ♠️ | ATX REALTOR® (@thejoeyway) October […]

Jurors in the wrongful death civil trial of former Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs began hearing opening statements Tuesday, marking the start of a high-stakes battle over whether the team bears responsibility for his fatal overdose during a 2019 road trip to Texas, per ESPN. Attorneys representing Skaggs’ widow and parents accused the Angels […]

When Olympic precision met YouTube chaos, the result was pure viral gold. Darren Watkins Jr., better known as IShowSpeed, teamed up with Olympic gymnast Suni Lee for the October 15, 2025, episode of his Speed Goes Pro series, and fans couldn’t look away. From accidental comedy to impressive athleticism, the collaboration showed Speed at his […]

Jalen Williams is merging past and present as the face of ECKŌ UNLTD’s Fall/Winter 2025 campaign, channeling the same street-bred authenticity that made the brand a force in fashion and hip-hop culture, per Yahoo. The Oklahoma City Thunder star, fresh off an All-Star debut and NBA Finals run, embodies a generation defined by confidence and […]

Donnie Wahlberg might be daring to dream again, TMZ reports. The longtime New England Patriots fan says rookie quarterback Drake Maye has him rethinking his February schedule after the team’s recent surge. In a chat with TMZ Sports in New York on Tuesday, Wahlberg admitted the young quarterback and the Patriots’ improving defense have him […]

Three years after Ime Udoka’s workplace affair shook their relationship, Nia Long is finally opening up about where things stand with her ex, Vibe reports. The actress says they’ve reached a place of peace, mutual respect, and solid co-parenting. In a new cover story for The Cut, Long shared that she and the Houston Rockets […]

In two straight seasons, Amen Thompson has gone from high-flying highlight maker to headline grabber for all the wrong reasons. Last year, the Houston Rockets guard was ejected after a heated exchange with Miami’s Tyler Herro. This week, he found himself in another physical dust-up, this time with a much smaller Pelicans guard, Jose Alvarado. […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander doesn’t just dominate the court, he commands attention the moment he walks into a room. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard has emerged as one of the NBA’s leading fashion figures by trusting his own instincts. No stylist. No outside direction. For Shai, it’s just creativity, curiosity, and an unmatched sense of rhythm between […]

Lexie Hull is embracing her offseason with some Texas flair. The Indiana Fever guard traded her sneakers for boots as she joined her twin sister, Lacie Hull, at the Austin City Limits Music Festival over the weekend. “Off season off to a great start 🤠 first @aclfestival in the books!,” Hull captioned her Instagram carousel, […]

Simone Biles had herself a night in Landover as she cheered on her husband, Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens, during the team’s thrilling 25-24 win over the Washington Commanders on Monday. The Olympic legend was locked in from start to finish, matching the energy of the Bears’ nail-biting victory with her own electric reactions from […]