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The football world has seen its share of drama, but nothing quite like the saga of Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson. At 73, the legendary former Patriots coach—now helming the University of North Carolina’s football program—may be heading for a different kind of milestone. According to The Athletic and confirmed by a subtle yet significant […]

Aaron Rodgers added a fresh layer to his offseason mystery tour by popping up at a Mike. concert in Austin this past weekend, further stoking curiosity about both his personal life and football future. The veteran quarterback, currently unsigned and in limbo following a disappointing end with the New York Jets, was caught on video […]

He wasn’t just calling plays this offseason; Kevin O’Connell was calling pranks too. The Minnesota Vikings head coach surprised everyone in the draft room on Day 3 of the NFL Draft by walking in with a fake mustache, catching the entire staff off guard in a lighthearted nod to general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s signature facial hair, […]

Cardi B didn’t let Rory Farrell’s latest podcast segment slide. After the Rory & Mal host suggested she should be held “accountable” for her rumored romance with NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs, the Bronx-born superstar made it clear that she wasn’t here for it, especially not from him, per Complex. The moment came during a […]

Netflix isn’t slowing down this May. As the weekend hits, the platform delivers a diverse slate of new series, documentaries, and genre-bending shorts, per Netflix. It’s a blend of intense, stylish storytelling and oddball creativity. Whether you’re in the mood for nail-biting thrillers or puppet-led sci-fi satire, Netflix has you covered. One of the most […]

Cassie Ventura took the stand in the ongoing federal trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs and delivered a testimony that further unravels the complex, allegedly abusive relationship between the two, per TMZ. While the courtroom focuses on Diddy’s charges related to sex trafficking and racketeering, Cassie’s testimony has widened the lens, pointing to jealousy, possessiveness, and […]

The NFL hasn’t said a word, but the message might be loud and clear. Dave Portnoy, the Barstool Sports founder once tossed from Super Bowl 53 and persona non grata at league events, just headlined the New England Patriots’ 2025 schedule release, per NBCSports. And the league’s response? Crickets. Basing your entire schedule reveal around […]

Before she steps onto the hardwood for the Chicago Sky, Hailey Van Lith already turned heads with a striking new chapter—her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit debut. The No. 11 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft didn’t wait for Saturday’s season opener to captivate a national audience. Instead, she lit up Instagram with photos from her […]

Fans were devastated when Kyrie Irving tore his ACL in a regular-season game this year. Thankfully, on May 14, Irving uploaded a video tracking his road to recovery. In it, he tucked in an easter egg no one expected: a 29-second clip of a new rap song, per Instagram To date, “Ridiculous” from the Uncle […]

Larsa Pippen is finally coming clean about her whirlwind romance with NBA guard Malik Beasley, and she’s not sugarcoating her regrets. “That was a mistake,” Pippen said bluntly during a recent interview with Jason Lee, citing “COVID brain” as part of the reason she got involved with Beasley while he was still legally married, per […]

As the Celtics fight to stay alive and the Knicks aim to finish the job, Game 6 at Madison Square Garden is now more than just a basketball game. It’s become a battleground of belief, with Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal drawing their lines in the sand, per AthlonSports. After Boston’s commanding Game 5 win, […]

Morris the alligator, the unforgettable creature who clashed with Adam Sandler in Happy Gilmore, has died at the age of 80. The longtime animal actor passed away at the Colorado Gator Farm, where he had lived since retiring from Hollywood nearly two decades ago, per NBCNews. Morris’ career began in 1975 after he was rescued […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars may have just delivered the thirstiest NFL schedule release in history. Forget dramatic narration or slick animations,  the Jags went full risqué, pairing their 2025 matchups with Sabrina Carpenter’s provocative “Juno” sex positions. Yes, seriously. On Wednesday, the team unleashed two videos. One video for all platforms, and another tailor-made for TikTok […]

Max is going back to its roots—again. Warner Bros. Discovery revealed this week that its flagship streaming platform will once more be called HBO Max, a branding pivot that reintroduces the powerhouse name that has come to define prestige TV, NBCNews reports. The announcement, made during WBD’s upfront presentation in New York, marks yet another […]

Pete Rose’s long exile from Major League Baseball may have ended after his death, but the reason behind Rob Manfred’s sudden reversal has sparked a deeper conversation—one that veers straight into politics. According to Ken Rosenthal, the shift wasn’t simply due to a touching plea from Rose’s family or a reevaluation of a decades-old punishment, […]

Dwyane Wade has never been one to sidestep a sensitive topic, and his latest comments about the NBA Draft Lottery are adding fuel to one of basketball’s most persistent debates, per Yahoo. When asked about this year’s results during a USA TODAY Sports interview, the Hall of Famer and Utah Jazz minority owner offered a […]

After a timely request, Tom Brady didn’t just get his hands on a few Jordans — he got the whole Jumpman playbook, per Complex. In the debut episode of Card Shopping by Complex, the seven-time Super Bowl champ shared how a casual request turned into one of the greatest sneaker deliveries of all time. After […]

As day two of Cassie Ventura’s testimony unfolds in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sex trafficking trial, a resurfaced video is adding fresh layers to the scrutiny surrounding the embattled hip-hop mogul, per TMZ. TMZ has released footage from a 2018 Super Bowl party in Minnesota that captured Diddy alongside French Montana and DJ Khaled in […]

As we head into Mother’s Day weekend, Netflix is bringing an exciting blend of fresh releases to binge on, with something for everyone, per TechRadar. Whether you’re in the mood for a heartwarming comedy, a gripping true-crime documentary, or a romcom set against the backdrop of royal drama, there’s plenty to enjoy. Nonnas: A Feast […]

Spike Lee has always found poetry in the most New York moments. But this time, the Knicks’ most iconic fan saw prophecy in Rome, per TMZ. After the Vatican elected Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo 14, Lee took to Instagram and made his boldest championship declaration yet. In a post that featured nothing but […]

Steve Nash’s newest chapter begins not on the hardwood but in the broadcast booth. The two-time NBA MVP and former Brooklyn Nets head coach will join Amazon’s Prime Video coverage of the NBA next season as both a studio analyst and live game commentator. And according to Nash, LeBron James deserves a bit of credit […]

Madison Square Garden isn’t just the Mecca of Basketball right now—it’s a marketplace of madness. As the New York Knicks head into Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinals against the Boston Celtics with a shocking 2-0 lead, ticket prices are blowing past the thousand-dollar mark, per TMZ. It’s officially become the hottest seat in […]

Tom Brady isn’t turning his back on Antonio Brown—not even now. During his recent sit-down on Impaulsive with Logan Paul, the retired quarterback peeled back the curtain on their complex relationship, reflecting on what drew him to the controversial receiver in the first place, per Complex. “I always wanted the best for him,” Brady admitted, […]

The Boston Celtics might’ve lost more than just a playoff game on Wednesday night to the New York Knicks—they took a hit to pride, momentum, and even Paul Pierce’s soles, per FoxSports. After boldly guaranteeing a Game 2 win on FS1’s Speak, Pierce promised to walk to work barefoot in a bathrobe if Boston dropped […]

Jon Jones might be a UFC legend, but even he draws the line at going toe-to-toe with a gorilla. Weighing in on one of the internet’s most unhinged hypotheticals — whether 100 men could beat a gorilla in a fight — the reigning heavyweight champ brought some clarity and a bit of humility, per TMZ. […]

Russell Westbrook has spent his NBA career mastering high-pressure moments, but now he’s helping others navigate one of life’s hardest. The Denver Nuggets guard is stepping into the tech space as a co-founder of Eazewell, an AI-powered funeral planning platform designed to ease the burden of loss, per Afrotech. The inspiration came from tragedy. When […]

Jalen Green didn’t sugarcoat his performance in the Houston Rockets’ seven-game playoff exit. “Besides that one game, s***, straight s***, I got to be better,” he told reporters, pointing to Game 2 as his only standout showing. He dropped 38 points that night and led Houston to their sole win over the Golden State Warriors. […]

Tom Brady might have walked off the Netflix roast stage with a smile, but a year later, the memory still carries weight—and not in a good way. The NFL icon recently opened up about the emotional aftermath of the May 2024 roast, revealing that while he could handle the jabs, the impact on his kids […]

Joy Taylor is doubling down on transparency. The Fox Sports host and podcast personality recently delivered a string of bold revelations about her love life, including her surprising openness to older men — much older, per Complex. On a recent episode of The Truth After Dark with Paul Pierce and Azar Farideh, Taylor didn’t hold […]

Kayla Nicole is tired of being boxed into someone else’s narrative. In a candid conversation on the Second Wind podcast with Olympian Marion Jones and businesswoman Suzanne Evans, the sports journalist made it clear she’s had enough of being labeled solely as Travis Kelce’s former flame, per People. “I don’t consider myself a celebrity,” Nicole […]

After dazzling on the Met Gala red carpet, Kim Kardashian, La La Anthony, and Ciara weren’t finished stealing the spotlight. The trio turned heads again Monday night as they stepped into Pharrell Williams’ exclusive post-Gala “UNO” party in Manhattan’s West Chelsea, setting the tone for a celebrity-packed celebration that veered from couture to cutthroat competition, […]

Saquon Barkley made his Met Gala debut one to remember. The Eagles star rolled up to the red carpet at The Metropolitan Museum of Art looking like both a champion and a connoisseur of couture. Wearing a tailored Thom Browne tux, Barkley kept things classic—until his wrist came into focus, per TMZ. Super Bowl Saquon […]

A controversy has erupted following Malia Obama’s involvement in the creation of two promotional videos for A’ja Wilson’s new signature Nike shoe, the A’One. The short films, which dropped just ahead of the product launch on May 6, have sparked accusations of inspiration being taken from an emerging filmmaker’s Sundance work, per TMZ. Natalie Jasmine […]

When Colin Kaepernick and his girlfriend, Nessa Diab, walked the red carpet at the 2025 Met Gala, their presence was not just a fashionable statement but a political one. Kaepernick, known for his stand against systemic racism by kneeling during the national anthem, has become a symbol of resistance, and his return to the public […]

A Pittsburgh Pirates fan who tragically fell 21 feet during a game last Wednesday is now showing signs of improvement after being in critical condition, per NBCNews. Kavan Markwood, 20, plunged from the stands over the Roberto Clemente Wall at PNC Park during the seventh inning of the Pirates’ game against the Chicago Cubs. He […]

Netflix keeps the momentum going in May with four new titles dropping between Saturday and Sunday, per popculture. Whether you’re in the mood for high-stakes horror, sharp satire, or global thrillers, the latest releases offer a little something for every taste. Here’s what’s worth watching over the weekend. Comedy Royalty Meets Political Theater Topping the […]

Ryan Garcia’s next bout is turning heads for more than just what happens in the ring. On Friday night, Garcia will face Rolando “Rolly” Romero in an unprecedented Times Square fight, a setting that has never hosted a marquee boxing event, BoxingScene reports. The moment is steeped in spectacle, and Oscar De La Hoya, Garcia’s […]

With 4.3 seconds left in Game 6, Jalen Brunson launched a three-pointer that not only broke the Detroit Pistons’ backs, but also broke open an eruption of joy across the city, per TMZ. None louder than former Knicks point guard and Brooklyn legend Stephon Marbury. His Instagram Live was pure, unfiltered euphoria. “Drop it! Drop […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are moving on. With a 103-96 win in Game 5 over the Lakers, they’ve clinched their spot in the Western Conference semifinals and sent a message in the process, per SI. This isn’t just a fun, young team anymore. Led by Anthony Edwards and Chris Finch, the Wolves have back-to-back first-round wins […]