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Giannis Antetokounmpo knows how to entertain on and off the court. The two-time MVP didn’t just shatter a chair from laughing too hard during his livestream with IShowSpeed, he might have shattered expectations, too. What started as a casual hangout quickly turned into a full-blown comedy special, dunk contest, and impromptu career Q&A, per Complex. […]

Joe Mazzulla is already one of the most unpredictable minds in basketball. But when the Boston Celtics head coach sat down with Julian Edelman on the Games with Names podcast, he offered an off-the-wall business concept that left listeners wondering if he was serious or just being, well, Mazzulla, per MSN. When asked what venture […]

Ben Askren has always been a fighter. From NCAA wrestling titles to Olympic competition to battles inside the MMA cage, he has lived life full throttle. Now, the 40-year-old Askren is in the fight of his life, recovering from a double lung transplant after a near-fatal case of pneumonia, ESPN reports. 🥺❤️ Ben Askren speaks […]

Rumors about Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion set the internet ablaze this week after fans spotted what appeared to be the Dallas Mavericks sharpshooter in the background of the rapper’s latest Instagram post, per Yahoo. But the buzz didn’t quite reach one of the most important people in Klay’s life: his dad. Megan Thee […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has always been larger than life, but during his latest livestream with IShowSpeed, the Milwaukee Bucks superstar took that to another level by literally breaking a chair mid-laugh, BroBible reports. The moment came while the two were joking around, and it sent Speed into a fit of laughter as Giannis fell backward, taking […]

Jimmy G Butler and the G is for ground coffee when he’s in The Bay. Well, not really, but Jimmy Butler has quickly become a fan favorite in Golden State, and now he’s bringing more than just clutch buckets to the Bay. The six-time NBA All-Star is introducing his specialty coffee brand, BIGFACE, to San […]

Olivia Dunne had the cash, the ambition, and the historic listing in her sights. What she didn’t have was the approval of a Manhattan co-op board. The former LSU gymnast and social media star told her 8 million TikTok followers that she had been rejected from purchasing a $1.59 million Upper West Side apartment once […]

Lil Wayne has his eyes on a new collaboration, and it starts with Kyrie Irving. The rap legend took to Instagram on Tuesday, July 8, to thank the NBA star after receiving a pair of ANTA Hélà Style “Roots” sneakers in the brown colorway, along with a hoodie and another pair of shoes, Rap-Up reports. […]

Alperen Sengun may be an NBA All-Star, but he’s also a wedding crasher in the best possible way. The Rockets center brought his rim-protecting instincts to his brother’s big day, and let’s just say, no one saw it coming from Sengun. After the bride turned around for the traditional bouquet toss, Sengun decided he wasn’t […]

LaMelo Ball pulled up to Kai Cenat’s livestream and gave fans a full dose of charisma, unfiltered talk, and signature Ball family energy. For those keeping track, this wasn’t just a typical NBA offseason appearance. This was LaMelo stepping into his own spotlight, sounding a lot like his dad, LaVar, in the best and wildest […]

The Los Angeles Lakers addressed their biggest offseason need by signing Deandre Ayton, but don’t sleep on the addition of 23-year-old wing Jake LaRavia. While Ayton strengthens the frontcourt, LaRavia could quietly carve out a meaningful role with his size, defense, and three-point shooting. LaRavia is a career 37.1 percent shooter from beyond the arc […]

Angel Reese didn’t offer any words for On Her Game: Caitlin Clark and the Revolution in Women’s Sports. According to veteran journalist Christine Brennan, the Chicago Sky rookie turned down several interview requests through a spokeswoman. That decision becomes more noticeable in Chapter 10 of the book, titled “Hip Check,” which covers one of the […]

Kevin Durant’s time with the Brooklyn Nets may not have delivered a championship, but he’s not here for the slander. In Part 2 of his conversation with LeBron James and Steve Nash on Mind the Game, Durant reflected on the rollercoaster tenure and explained why the outside world has it all wrong, per AwfulAnnouncing. Many […]

Amy Luciani has confirmed what many fans suspected. The reality star and rapper revealed that she and Dwight Howard are officially separated, per Vibe. In a statement to The Shade Room, Luciani said, “Although it is true, I am not sure how it got out to the public. Still wrapping my head around a lot. […]

The legendary goat, Tom Brady, is showing what it’s like to dominate off the field. Just like when he’s on the turf, he can control the flow on a yacht just as well, per PageSix. Just days after he was spotted chatting it up with Sydney Sweeney during Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s star-studded wedding […]

Carlos Alcaraz and Tom Holland might be pairing up soon, not for a tennis match or a movie, but for a round of golf, SI reports. The two stars linked up Tuesday at Wimbledon, where Holland was on hand to watch Alcaraz face off against Cameron Norrie in the quarterfinals. Before the match, they shared […]

Drake isn’t done revisiting The Pop Out, per HotNewHipHop. With his surprise release “What Did I Miss?” premiering during a livestream, the Toronto rapper kicked off the rollout for his new ICEMAN project and seemed to use the track to send warnings, reminders, and what many fans are calling a sneak diss toward LeBron James. […]

Travis Hunter is kicking off his first NFL offseason in style, soaking up sun and ocean views with his high school sweetheart turned wife, Leanna Lenee. The couple, who tied the knot in May, finally took their honeymoon and chose Turks and Caicos for their destination, per SI. Lenee gave fans a peek into the […]

Tom Brady is making the most of retirement, trading NFL pressure for ocean leisure. Brady jumped off a massive yacht into the Mediterranean Sea this week, following his 12-year-old daughter, Vivian, who led the way with a fearless leap, TMZ reports. 🚨🚨THIS IS WILD🚨🚨 Legendary #NFL quarterback Tom Brady JUMPED OFF HIS YACHT while vacationing […]

Lisa Bloom has seen a lot in her decades as a legal powerhouse, but when the jury found Sean “Diddy” Combs not guilty of sex trafficking and racketeering, she says it hit like 1995 all over again. “This is the most disappointing verdict for victims since O.J.,” Bloom told TMZ, reflecting on what she sees […]

Ben McLemore, the former No. 7 overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, was found guilty Thursday of rape and sexual abuse stemming from an incident at a party in Lake Oswego in October 2021. The verdict capped a gripping 11-day trial in Clackamas County that featured testimony from McLemore, his accuser, and two of […]

Kay Adams didn’t just take the mound at Wrigley Field this week. She made it personal. The sports host and proud Chicago native threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Cubs game, dedicating the moment to legendary broadcaster Bob Uecker, per SportingNews. “This one was for Bob Uecker. ❤️,” Adams wrote in reply to […]

Bill Simmons did not hold back on his latest episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast. The veteran NBA analyst lit into the league’s new collective bargaining agreement, calling it “an apocalypse” for competitive basketball, AwfulAnnoucing reports. As he and Rob Mahoney discussed the Indiana Pacers’ inability to re-sign Myles Turner, Simmons shifted focus to what […]

Nancy Lieberman heard the shots Sophie Cunningham fired at Detroit, and she made sure to respond loud and clear. The Hall of Famer and former Detroit Shock star wasn’t about to let anyone take cheap digs at the city that helped grow the WNBA, per TMZ. Especially not from someone who just joined the Indiana […]

Tony Parker has gone toe-to-toe with some of the fiercest competitors in basketball history, but only one of them learned a new language just to mess with him during the Playoffs, FadeAwayWorld reports. That man was Kobe Bryant. The Spurs icon stopped by Kai Cenat’s “30 Days of Summer” Twitch marathon and gave the AMP […]

Jason Kelce may be done with the NFL, but he is clearly not done with putting himself in uncomfortable situations for a laugh. On the July 2 episode of New Heights, the podcast he co-hosts with his brother Travis Kelce, Jason revealed the hilarious and slightly painful results of a weight loss bet with longtime […]

Before Terry Crews became a star of sitcoms and game shows, he was a struggling NFL player with a brush in his hand and hope in his heart. His recent post about a forgotten photo reminded fans that his road to Hollywood started far from the cameras, per X. At 27, just cut from Washington, […]

The New York Knicks are on the verge of naming Mike Brown as their next head coach, and Ben Stiller is all for it. The longtime Knicks fan wasted no time sharing his reaction on X, posting a simple but fired-up message: “Let’s go” with three raised-fist emojis. Let’s go ✊✊✊ https://t.co/kVJgzIDxjw — Ben Stiller […]

Vibe Check isn’t just another show slapped onto a streaming schedule. It’s ESPN’s most intentional move yet to elevate women in sports media, and it finally has a premiere date. Launched on Monday, June 30, the program will drop new episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 5 p.m. ET on Disney+, marking only the […]

If you’ve ever dreamed of living like basketball royalty, now’s your shot. Michael Jordan’s former Highland Park estate, dubbed Champions Point, is officially up for short-term rent, and it’s not going for pocket change, NBCChicago reports. Listed through Airbnb Luxe, the estate promises an elite experience fit for a GOAT, complete with a jaw-dropping price […]

One of the most anticipated additions to Max this summer is Sinners, the record-breaking original film from writer-director Ryan Coogler, per DenofGeek. Known for acclaimed hits like Fruitvale Station, Creed, and the Black Panther films, Coogler has finally delivered a wholly original idea, and the results are staggering. Sinners has already become the highest-grossing Max […]

Netflix is kicking off July 2025 with a healthy mix of star-studded sequels, prestige drama, and buzzy docuseries, per HollywoodReporter. One of Netflix’s most anticipated films this month is The Old Guard 2, debuting July 2. Charlize Theron returns as Andy, the battle-scarred immortal who now must grapple with a new foe (Uma Thurman) and […]

Randy Moss is gearing up for a full return to Sunday NFL Countdown this fall, bringing with him not only elite football analysis but also a powerful story of resilience, Yahoo reports. After revealing a cancer diagnosis late last year, the Hall of Fame wide receiver stepped back from the spotlight to focus on treatment […]

LeBron James isn’t retiring just yet, but he’s clearly warming up for life beyond basketball. James’ latest move? Singing Phil Collins’ In the Air Tonight in Amazon’s new Prime Day campaign, and doing it with more confidence than vocal range, per an X post. The 60-second spot, titled “What’s Next?”, anchors Amazon’s 2025 global campaign, […]

Kevin Durant hasn’t played a minute for the Houston Rockets, but he’s already making his presence felt, not with a ball in hand, but with a microphone in front of him. On the latest episode of Mind the Game, Durant joined LeBron James and Steve Nash to talk hoops, per Houston chronicle. Not trades. Not […]

Draymond Green didn’t hold back when dissecting what he believes is the death of NBA superteams. With the Boston Celtics trading away both Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis just weeks after hoisting the 2024 NBA title, Green zeroed in on what he sees as the culprit: the league’s second apron, Boston reports. “This is all […]

Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson are doing more than running a podcast. They are building a powerhouse. What began as All the Smoke, a basketball-focused show, has evolved into a full-scale sports media brand. Barnes called it “a tremendous blessing” while breaking down their latest moves on The Rich Eisen Show, AwfulAnnouncing reports. Since parting […]

Dwayne Johnson didn’t just attend the UFC Hall of Fame ceremony. He made it a defining moment. On Thursday, June 26, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Johnson stood alongside Emily Blunt to help honor a man he’s about to bring to the big screen, per TheWrap. Together, the stars of The Smashing Machine paid […]

David Beckham is recovering after undergoing surgery tied to a soccer injury that first happened more than 20 years ago. On Friday, Victoria Beckham posted a photo to her Instagram Stories showing her husband in a hospital bed, wearing a gown and resting with his arm in a sling, per People. David Beckham is currently […]