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Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham knows how to grab attention, whether it’s with a clutch three-pointer or a viral off-court moment. Her fearless personality has made her one of the WNBA’s most talked-about players, and now she’s taken that energy straight into the world of fast food commercials. One of those viral sparks came in […]

With the NFL’s latest announcement, the league is under fire again. This time, it has nothing to do with blown calls or missed field goals, but who will command the Super Bowl halftime stage. After rumored talks with Taylor Swift and Adele reportedly fizzled, the NFL turned to Bad Bunny. The choice of the Puerto […]

Corey Lewandowski, a longtime Trump adviser and current special government employee for the Department of Homeland Security, says ICE agents will be present at the 2026 Super Bowl, GlobalNews reports. The statement came just days after the NFL officially announced Bad Bunny as the halftime show performer. CONFIRMED: ICE will be active and on-site at […]

Danica Patrick is not a fan of the NFL’s latest halftime show decision. The former racing star spoke out after the league announced Bad Bunny as the headliner for Super Bowl 2026 in Santa Clara, California, per the NYPost. Danica Patrick publicly criticized the NFL’s decision to choose Bad Bunny as the Super Bowl halftime […]

Paige Bueckers has barely wrapped up her rookie year in the WNBA, but her impact already feels generational. The Dallas Wings guard, fresh off being named the 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year, earned another honor when Time recognized her as one of its 100 rising stars of the year, Yahoo reports. Among that group […]

Rex Ryan decided to stir the pot this week on ESPN’s Get Up. The former Jets coach called Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders “an embarrassment” and demanded he sit “in the front row” to study harder. Ryan offered no evidence from inside the Browns’ building, but his comments implied insider knowledge, leaving many to […]

Halloween season has officially taken over HBO Max. Starting October 1, the platform unleashes a long list of horror classics to set the mood, from the original A Nightmare on Elm Street and Beetlejuice to The Sixth Sense, Poltergeist, The Exorcist, and more eerie staples, Newsweek reports. Tim Burton fans will also get their fix […]

October brings a mix of throwbacks and fresh premieres to Netflix. Nineties fans will be thrilled to see the Austin Powers trilogy streaming on Oct. 1, Time reports. Mike Myers’ spy spoof may be outrageous, but it remains one of the most quotable franchises of that decade. Adding to the retro mood, Victoria Beckham arrives […]

Carson Beck finally opened up about his breakup with Hanna Cavinder, reflecting on a year that tested him far beyond the football field, ESPN reports. The Miami Hurricanes quarterback transferred from Georgia to Miami in January 2025, announcing his decision with a viral clip alongside Cavinder, where the couple proudly threw up the “U” sign. […]

The Las Vegas Aces are back in familiar territory, chasing another title in the WNBA Finals. It marks their third trip in four years and their fourth overall since 2019, Yahoo reports. But this journey looks nothing like the ones before, prompting a great interview from Becky Hammon. On Tuesday night, Las Vegas punched its […]

Kobe Bryant’s career is defined by two legendary numbers. He came into the NBA in 1996 wearing No. 8, electrifying fans with raw talent and relentless drive. A decade later, he reinvented himself in the same purple and gold, but this time with No. 24 stitched on his back. That shift wasn’t just cosmetic, it […]

Anthony Edwards never lacked confidence, and he’s not about to start now. The Minnesota Timberwolves star has built a reputation as one of the most outspoken, self-assured players in the NBA, the kind of personality who backs up his words with explosive play. That same energy has made Edwards a viral quote machine, and his […]

J.K. Dobbins gave Broncos fans something to cheer about on Monday night, and it wasn’t just his performance on the field. The running back became Denver’s first player to rush for over 100 yards in a game since 2022, but what stole the spotlight afterward was his bilingual postgame interview, per AwfulAnnouncing. Speaking with ESPN’s […]

Jimmy Butler kept things tame during Warriors media day, but fans might not have seen the last of his infamous alter ego. The six-time All-Star has built a tradition of showing up with wild looks, from dreadlocks to an emo-inspired cut that became a social media favorite during his Miami Heat days. This time, though, […]

The WNBA’s presence on television just got bigger. On Tuesday, the league announced a new 11-year media rights deal with USA Network that ensures fans will see even more women’s basketball on their screens starting with the 2026 season, Yahoo reports. Under the agreement, USA Network will air at least 50 games annually, along with […]

Donovan Mitchell didn’t hold back when asked about his fiancée, Coco Jones, at the Cleveland Cavaliers’ media day. The 29-year-old guard praised the singer not just as a partner, but as someone whose dedication matches his own, per Essence. Donovan Mitchell to Coco Jones: “That’s my dawg. I love her to death. She’s amazing. She’s […]

The NBA season is right around the corner, and media days are giving fans a first look at the league’s storylines. At the Golden State Warriors’ session, Jimmy Butler spoke about more than just basketball. He teased big plans for his BigFace Coffee brand in the Bay Area while keeping his trademark calm and steady […]

Jared McCain gave Sixers fans a scare when he went under the knife for thumb surgery Tuesday, but he didn’t let the moment pass without a little entertainment. Instead of sulking, the sharpshooter hopped on Instagram from his hospital bed and decided to channel Lil Baby with an impromptu rap session that quickly went viral. […]

Elite athletes never lose their competitive fire. Many NBA stars find a new arena on the golf course. It is a new place to channel that relentless drive for excellence. Lakers guard Austin Reaves caught the bug. He also caught a swing good enough to critique the game of the King: LeBron James. The NBA […]

Spencer Dinwiddie is turning the page on his Los Angeles lifestyle. The veteran guard, who recently signed with the Charlotte Hornets, has listed his Calabasas mansion for $6,995,000. Dinwiddie is leaving behind a beauty. NBA’s Spencer Dinwiddie Lists California Mansion For $6.9 Million | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/1ffgjIQRxq pic.twitter.com/ZO4MgEygtb — TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) […]

Jake Knapp is grappling with the kind of pain no athlete ever prepares for. The PGA Tour golfer, who captured his first tour victory earlier this year, has spoken publicly for the first time since the death of his girlfriend, Makena White, per Complex. Pro golfer Jake Knapp’s girlfriend, Makena White, has died at the […]

Taylor Swift won’t be headlining the Super Bowl halftime show after all. Months of speculation have ended with reports that the NFL rejected her conditions, removing one of the biggest names in music from the conversation, Complex reports. “She wasn’t asking for favors, she was asking for respect. Taylor knows her worth and the kind […]

The NBA-to-NFL debate never dies because the receipts keep surfacing. Allen Iverson’s high-school quarterback tape still blows up timelines, and for good reason; he starred under center at Bethel High in Virginia. NFL-NBA crossover talk also lives inside the locker rooms and on podcasts. DeSean Jackson stirred the pot when he suggested he could hoop […]

Pulled up in the Yukon to give buckets. Justin Bieber laced up his sneakers Thursday night and put his game on display at The League, a celebrity basketball showcase held at SRGN Studios in Los Angeles, TMZ reports. The 31-year-old star, fresh off headlining sold-out Coachella dates last week, gave fans a reminder that he […]

Mark Wahlberg is lining up his next big role, and he has his sights set on Bill Belichick. The Boston-born actor told TMZ Sports he wants to play the legendary NFL coach on the big screen, calling him the “greatest coach of all time.” Wahlberg even joked about joining Belichick and his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, […]

Michael Crabtree admits one play still keeps him up at night, TheSpun reports. “Super Bowl. Colin Kaepernick throwing the ball out of bounds. I don’t mean to throw you under the bus, love you, bro. I had nightmares for about seven years, so I’m just now getting over it,” he told Bleacher Report and Turner […]

The NBA is full of drama, but very few names right now stir as much curiosity as Kawhi Leonard and Zion Williamson. Both men enter the season surrounded by questions that go beyond what happens on the floor. Leonard faces allegations that he received $28 million from the bankrupt company Aspiration in what has been […]

Damian Lillard is keeping things honest about his road back to the court. The Portland Trail Blazers star confirmed he expects to be ready at the start of next season, giving fans the clearest update yet on his recovery from a torn Achilles, per TalkBasket. Speaking with iShowSpeed during the streamer’s Portland stop, Lillard didn’t […]

D’Angelo Russell has had his share of highlight reels on the court, but his latest big play came off it. The Dallas Mavericks guard proposed to his longtime girlfriend, model Laura Ivaniukas, and the couple shared their unforgettable engagement moments this week, ESPN reports. Russell was in his bag with this one. View this post […]

Derrick Rose knows heartbreak. From his MVP run in 2011 to the injuries that altered his prime, he has lived through highs and lows on the court. Yet, according to Rose, no loss in basketball compares to how defeated he feels after losing a game of chess. Rose explained that while he can brush off […]

Paige Bueckers has taken the WNBA by storm, and her rookie season left a lasting impression on fans and legends alike. The Dallas Wings guard wrapped up her first year as both an All-Star and Rookie of the Year, averaging 19.2 points, 5.4 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 1.6 steals. Beyond the stats, she played with […]

For much of his career, Bill Belichick was defined by his genius on the football field, not his personal life. That shifted when his relationship with Jordon Hudson came into public view. At first glance, the story reads like a cliché tabloid headline: an NFL legend dating someone nearly five decades younger. But once you […]

Leonardo DiCaprio finally made his first podcast appearance, and it was worth the wait. The Oscar-winning actor joined Benicio del Toro on New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce, and the conversation quickly turned into a walk down memory lane with some legendary sports stories, per TMZ. Jason Kelce admitted he was trying to “play […]

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt has officially stepped away from her role as chaplain at Loyola Chicago, marking the end of a remarkable era. On her 106th birthday, the beloved figure announced that she would no longer be on campus, essentially closing the book on decades of mentorship and unwavering support for students and athletes, per […]

Leonardo DiCaprio finally stepped into the podcast world, and his debut did not disappoint. The 50-year-old Hollywood icon joined fellow actor Benicio Del Toro on New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce, where the conversation shifted from filmmaking to sports legends in a way only the Kelce brothers can pull off, per JustJared. The Oscar […]

Gary Cohen stepped into controversy Tuesday night, taking aim at Cubs rookie Matt Shaw’s decision to miss Sunday’s matchup against the Reds in order to attend the funeral of his close friend, Charlie Kirk. The Mets broadcaster raised eyebrows by suggesting Shaw’s absence was ill-timed and hard to justify in the middle of a playoff […]

Cardi B is finally shutting down one of the longest-running rumors attached to her career: the Nicki Minaj replacement, TMZ reports. For years, whispers about the Bronx rapper being an “industry plant” meant to replace Nicki Minaj have lingered in hip hop circles. The chatter gained new fuel in 2023 when leaked footage from an […]

Tom Brady has had enough of the noise surrounding his dual roles in football. The NFL legend fired back at critics questioning whether his minority ownership stake in the Las Vegas Raiders creates a conflict of interest with his job as Fox’s lead NFL analyst. In his latest newsletter, Brady didn’t mince words, saying those […]

Moving from Denver to New York is no small leap, and Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. is finding that out in real time. The sharpshooter, known for his scoring out West, is now learning the quirks of city living in one of the most expensive places in the world. At media day, he admitted […]