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Jaylen Brown hopped on a livestream and casually dropped his favorite five NBA players of all time. It didn’t take long for fans to fire off their takes. The Boston Celtics star named Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Allen Iverson, and Tracy McGrady as his top five. Notably absent? Michael Jordan. And that was […]

The Indiana Fever may be pushing for a top playoff seed, but Sophie Cunningham and Lexie Hull stole the spotlight before the ball even tipped. Decked out in matching yellow “Howdy Cowboy” crop tops, denim skirts, and cowboy boots, the Fever duo fully leaned into their “twin” energy with a look that had cameras rolling […]

You know things are bad when Ice Cube is fed up. While WNBA stars continue to grow their platform and game attendance climbs, a baffling new trend has emerged that’s drawing headlines for all the wrong reasons and that’s fans throwing dildos onto the court. The iconic rapper, actor, and BIG3 founder made it crystal […]

The Backstreet Boys are swinging big and this time, it’s not with choreography or chart-topping vocals. Nick Carter and Brian Littrell told TMZ Sports they want to go head-to-head with Justin Timberlake and NSYNC in a different arena: a five-on-five golf showdown, per TMZ. While taking a break from their electrifying residency at the Sphere […]

Klay Thompson is throwing heat and catching hearts. In a recent clip that made the rounds online, the Dallas Mavericks guard took the mound for “The Sandlot Classic” charity baseball game and surprised everyone by firing a strike straight down the middle, SI reports. It wasn’t just a ceremonial lob. Thompson delivered a legit fastball […]

If there’s one person who bleeds Titans blue in Nashville, it’s Jelly Roll. The genre-bending superstar pulled up to Titans training camp this week and delivered a powerful speech to the team as they prepared to head out on a 10-day road swing through Tampa Bay and Atlanta, USA today reports. Jelly Roll (@JellyRoll615) motivational […]

The Ballon d’Or 2025 nominee list has officially dropped, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most competitive years in recent memory. With Manchester City’s Rodri sidelined by injury and out of the race, the door has swung wide open for a new king to claim the sport’s highest individual honor, SI reports. […]

Kendrick Perkins isn’t shy about speaking his mind, but on the latest Road Trippin’ podcast, the former NBA big man made one thing crystal clear, which is there’s a difference between disagreement and disrespect. With Jalen Hurts’ name at the center of offseason quarterback debates, Cam Newton found himself under fire from multiple directions. Ryan […]

When Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird show up courtside, something memorable usually follows. That was definitely the case during Tuesday night’s Storm-Lynx game, when the power couple gave fans at Climate Pledge Arena a hilarious twist on the now-infamous Coldplay kiss cam meme, TMZ reports. If you somehow missed it, the original video featured Astronomer […]

To kick off the 2025 NFL season, Bud Light just launched its latest campaign, “Parachute,” starring the Pro Football Hall of Famer himself, Adweek reports. In the commercial, Peyton Manning skydives into a packed stadium, making a midair audible when he thinks he spots a refreshing Bud Light below. What he lands on, though, is […]

Kawhi Leonard might be quiet in front of cameras, but his actions in Kigali spoke volumes. The LA Clippers star recently co-headlined the 2025 Giants of Africa Festival with Nigerian pop sensation Ayra Starr, spending four meaningful days in Rwanda to uplift and empower African youth, Essence reports. Leonard went to make an impact. @NBA […]

LiAngelo Ball didn’t hold back. On the BagFuel podcast, he laid it out plainly: his time in the G League wasn’t just underwhelming, it was unsustainable, Complex reports. “I was in the G-League, that’s 3K a month as a grown man… that don’t help nothing,” LiAngelo said, recalling his short-lived run with brutal honesty. While […]

It was a tale of two energies at Patriots training camp this week. On one end, rookie quarterback Drake Maye and former Notre Dame star Sam Hartman were seen chopping it up with rock legend and longtime Patriots fan Jon Bon Jovi. On the other, head coach Mike Vrabel got bloodied in a pileup during […]

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur is a fan of Netflix’s hit series Quarterback. After the release of the second installment on July 8, LaFleur publicly shared how much he enjoyed the behind-the-scenes storytelling and even hinted that he’d like to be part of the action next year. Specifically, he wants an invite to […]

Federal prosecutors have charged a former Miami Heat security employee with orchestrating one of the most brazen memorabilia thefts in NBA history, Complex reports. According to the Department of Justice, 62-year-old Marcos Thomas Perez spent years quietly removing more than 400 game-worn jerseys and other valuables from a secured equipment room in the Heat’s home […]

Shaquille O’Neal is all in on the Dallas Cowboys, and he’s putting his pride on the line to prove it. On a new episode of “The Big Podcast With Shaq,” the Hall of Famer declared that his Cowboys will take down the Philadelphia Eagles in their Week 1 matchup, BroBible reports. And if they don’t, […]

Angel Reese has made it clear she isn’t thrilled with how Netflix’s The Hunting Wives wrapped up. “Sooooo will there be a season 2 or more episodes for The Hunting Wives because I’m not satisfied with how that ended…😒,” Reese posted on X. Before voicing her frustration, she gave the series a little love, writing, […]

Cameron Brink continues to prove she’s more than just one of the WNBA’s brightest new stars. The Los Angeles Sparks forward, who was drafted second overall in 2024, has quickly made a name for herself as someone who blends high-level performance with undeniable style. Whether she’s fighting through tough matchups on the court or serving […]

Joe Budden wasted no time putting Jeff Teague in the hot seat. On a recent episode of Budden’s “Patreon Podcast,” the former rapper-turned-podcasting powerhouse asked Teague point blank who made him walk back his viral comments about LeBron James allegedly taking steroids. Teague didn’t hesitate to answer. “Nobody called. My pops told me like, ‘Yo, […]

Shannon Sharpe turned a financial gripe into comedy gold, calling out his co-host Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson for an unpaid debt while slipping in a joke about feeling “light in the pockets,” Complex reports. On a recent episode of Nightcap, Sharpe ribbed Johnson over an alleged $5,900 he still owes him, comparing his friend to Dallas […]

Apple TV+ continues to add new shows and movies to its ever-expanding library this August, mixing returning fan favorites with a major new original series that could turn into one of the streamer’s biggest hits, NewsWeek reports. Apple TV+ has a big one coming up (Sign up for a free trial!). Jason Momoa’s Chief of […]

It’s almost time to trade your iced coffee for pumpkin spice, but before fall officially hits, Paramount Plus is giving you plenty to enjoy for the rest of summer. The streamer’s August lineup mixes thrillers, comedies, and a few emotional gut-punches, making it easy to find something that fits your mood (Sign up for a […]

Max is ringing in August with an impressive lineup of films and shows, marking the streaming service’s full return to its original name, HBO Max. Subscribers will see a mix of blockbusters, beloved classics, and fresh originals that stretch across genres and appeal to nearly every audience, per Batman-News. Peacemaker Returns Headlining the month is […]

Netflix’s August lineup has arrived, and it’s clear that one show will dominate conversations this month: Wednesday. The hit horror comedy returns to Netflix on August 6 with the first part of its highly anticipated second season, leaving the rest of the season to drop in September, BGR reports. If that wasn’t enough to draw […]

Hulu’s summer catalog is getting bigger, with August delivering a strong mix of fresh originals and a massive haul of licensed favorites (Sign up for a free trial!). Leading the way on Hulu is the highly anticipated revival of King of the Hill. After a 15-year hiatus, the beloved animated series returns with its 14th season […]

ESPN has officially parted ways with Shannon Sharpe, according to a report from The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand. The move comes less than two weeks after Sharpe reached a settlement in a civil lawsuit in which he was accused of rape. Sharpe has been absent from the network since late April, when the allegations first surfaced. […]

Nearly 30 years after Adam Sandler first introduced audiences to the golf-loving underdog Happy Gilmore, fans made it clear they still can’t get enough. Happy Gilmore 2 smashed Netflix records in its opening weekend, proving Sandler’s staying power is as strong as ever, Deadline reports. #HappyGilmore2 swings big with 46.7 million views in just three […]

Sony Pictures Animation is bringing the same bold visual flair from Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse to the court with GOAT, a new sports-themed animated comedy headlined by some serious star power, per TheWrap. The film features NBA legend Stephen Curry, Stranger Things standout Caleb McLaughlin, Gabrielle Union, and more, with Sony dropping a first-look teaser […]

Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon is facing accusations of reckless driving after a crash on a Connecticut highway that wrecked his Bentley and damaged two other cars, just hours before news broke of Hulk Hogan’s death and McMahon’s public tribute to the wrestling icon, APNews reports. According to a state police report, McMahon was cited […]

Tylil’s live stream with Rich Paul turned into one of the more entertaining basketball conversations we’ve seen in a while. The episode of The Tylil Show wasn’t just about NBA debates, though. It featured Bronny James talk, Paul showing surprising strength in the weight room, and even a spontaneous TikTok dance session with Paul, Tylil, […]

Marcus Morris has been firmly denied bond following his arrest on fraud charges at Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport on Sunday, TMZ reports. The 35‑year‑old appeared in handcuffs during a Tuesday court hearing, where the judge denied Morris‘ release, citing outstanding warrants and potential extradition concerns. New allegations reveal $265K casino fraud in Las Vegas According to […]

Kyrie Irving is questioning why professional athletes’ paychecks are so easy to find and whether that transparency puts them in harm’s way. During a recent Twitch stream, the Dallas Mavericks guard opened up about his concerns, saying that publicizing contracts can carry “real-life consequences,” per MarketWatch. Irving asked, “I wonder how much that puts a […]

Dwight Howard has never been shy about his opinion, and when it comes to Victor Wembanyama, he thinks the San Antonio Spurs star is leaving too much on the table. Wembanyama has dazzled the league since his debut, standing 7-foot-4 with an 8-foot wingspan, leading the NBA in blocks in each of his first two […]

Marcus Morris has been denied bond after being arrested on a fraud charge at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Sunday, according to TMZ. The judge made the decision during a Tuesday hearing where the 35-year-old appeared in handcuffs. Is Morris cooked? “The wording is crazy,” Marcus’ brother Markieff Morris posted on X. “Damn for that […]

Aaron Judge is a mountain of a man, even by professional sports standards, and Luka Doncic couldn’t help but marvel at his presence. The two Jordan Brand athletes linked up at Yankee Stadium on Monday while Doncic was in New York for a sneaker tour, per LarryBrownSports. Judge, who is listed at 6-foot-7, gifted Doncic […]

Bronny James is learning how to navigate the NBA spotlight, but even in the middle of the grind, he is finding time to have a little fun. During an interview at the Vdara Hotel & Spa in Las Vegas, the Los Angeles Lakers rookie surprised everyone by admitting he knows the music of the Backstreet […]

Gil’s Arena host Gilbert Arenas had plenty to say about Jeff Teague after the former Atlanta Hawks guard walked back a bold claim about Los Angeles Lakers icon LeBron James, per Yahoo. On his Club 520 podcast, Teague accused LeBron of using steroids during his Miami Heat days, suggesting the superstar sat out three weeks […]

On Friday, the NBA History account on X recognized Hall of Famer Karl Malone’s birthday, but Victor Wembanyama wasn’t letting the moment pass without comment. The San Antonio Spurs star shared a fan’s reaction meme that showed a man calling the police, directly addressing Malone’s highly controversial past. The repost was a blunt reminder that, […]

Steph Curry has never been shy about using his platform to address bigger-picture issues in the NBA, and his latest comments on player pay have sparked plenty of debate, per Vibe. In a sit-down with Complex’s Speedy Morman, the Golden State Warriors star was asked if he believes NBA players are underpaid. Curry’s answer was […]