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Shaq admits he has no idea how many companies the big fella endorsed over the years. That’s how big his empire has become. “I have no idea, brother. I’m just thankful for the opportunity,” O’Neal recently told HoopsHype when asked to tally his partnerships. The four-time NBA champion has become such a fixture in the […]

Notre Dame football has never lacked star power in its orbit, but Marcus Freeman made it clear this week that comedian Shane Gillis has carved out a unique place in the Fighting Irish universe, per TheAthletic Speaking at his weekly press conference, Freeman described Gillis as “an awesome human” whose craft brings notoriety but also […]

Shane Gillis has become a reliable face for Bud Light’s recent string of commercials, and his latest might be the funniest yet. Gillis takes viewers on what he calls a “tailgate safari” through LSU country, blending satire with a perfect nod to college football culture, per FanBuzz. The two-minute ad shows Gillis in safari gear, […]

Pablo Torre shook the NBA media world last week when his podcast dropped a detailed investigation alleging that the Los Angeles Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer skirted salary cap rules by funneling illicit perks to Kawhi Leonard. The story has dominated discussion, a rare September headline in a league that usually takes a breath before […]

There’s a new sheriff in town. Larry Ellison, Michigan football’s most prominent booster, has leapfrogged Elon Musk to claim the title of the richest person in the world, per CNN. Bloomberg reports that Ellison’s net worth skyrocketed to $393 billion, a $101 billion surge in a single day after Oracle’s earnings blew past Wall Street […]

Kevin Hart never misses a chance to represent his hometown, and ahead of Sunday’s Eagles-Chiefs showdown, the comedian turned Philadelphia hype man once again. Appearing on Travis and Jason Kelce’s New Heights podcast, Hart broke down why Philly fans are unlike any other when it comes to smack talk. Sunday’s game at Arrowhead Stadium already […]

Another team bites the dust.The Detroit Tigers organization faces a crisis far from the baseball diamond. At least eight men employed by the team, its business branch Ilitch Sports and Entertainment (IS+E), or its broadcast partner have been accused of misconduct toward women since 2023, according to a detailed investigation by The Athletic. The group […]

LeBron James is expanding his playbook beyond basketball by teaming up with Indeed and his UNINTERRUPTED platform to push for skills-first hiring. Alongside the LeBron James Family Foundation, the partnership aims to create more equitable opportunities by spotlighting the value of skills over traditional credentials, per Complex. The campaign launched on Sept. 5 with a […]

Ben Simmons’ latest NBA chapter took a surprising turn when his agent, Bernie Lee, decided to part ways with the three-time All-Star, per BleacherReport. According to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post, the move came after Simmons showed no interest in pursuing talks with the New York Knicks. Ben Simmons’ agent had enough and […]

The Minnesota Vikings have plenty of legends, but only one can claim he added a little spiritual push to J.J. McCarthy’s first NFL win. Randy Moss went from Hall of Fame wideout to part-time fortune teller on the ManningCast Monday night, and his call set the stage for one of the most exciting debuts a […]

Michael Irvin sees a familiar spark in two Harlem legends, per Complex. In a new appearance on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay, the Hall of Fame wideout compared the banter-filled partnership of Mase and Cam’ron on their hit show It Is What It Is to his own bond with Deion Sanders. View this post on […]

If you thought sneakerheads chasing Air Jordans was the peak of Michael Jordan memorabilia, think again. A gallon of McDonald’s McJordan BBQ sauce, brewed up for a one-time promotion in 1992, has resurfaced online and is going for a cool $6,000 on eBay. Yes, six grand for barbecue sauce that’s been sealed for more than […]

Benny Safdie’s solo directorial debut, The Smashing Machine, is shaping up to be one of the year’s most talked-about films. After earning him the Silver Lion for Best Director at the Venice Film Festival and giving Dwayne Johnson the strongest reviews of his career, the new trailer now gives audiences a closer look at Johnson’s […]

Jayson Tatum sat down once again with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson on All the Smoke, and this time the conversation turned to hip-hop. Barnes wasted no time, asking the Celtics star to give his “starting five in the rap game,” per Complex Tatum didn’t hesitate. “Hov is the greatest” Jayson Tatum’s Top 5 Rappers […]

Randy Moss is stepping back into the NFL spotlight, but this time the Hall of Fame wide receiver is bringing with him a story of resilience, per Yahoo. Moss will return to ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown in Week 1 after taking last season off to battle Stage 2 bile duct cancer, a fight that tested […]

Sue Bird and Alex Morgan have added another high-profile name to their groundbreaking sports collective, TOGETHXR. On Thursday, Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese was announced as the newest member of the ownership group, joining co-founders Bird, Morgan, Simone Manuel, and Chloe Kim in their mission to expand the reach and influence of women’s sports, Yahoo […]

Adrian Wojnarowski’s legendary run in basketball reporting just received its highest honor, and the congratulatory message that followed may have finally put an end to one of the NBA’s most talked-about rivalries. Woj, as fans know him, earned the Curt Gowdy Media Award, given by the Basketball Hall of Fame to those who have made […]

Mark Cuban has stepped into the spotlight to defend Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and star forward Kawhi Leonard after fresh controversy erupted, per SI. A recent investigative report from journalist Pablo Torre suggested the franchise may have skirted NBA salary cap rules by channeling extra money to Leonard through an endorsement deal with […]

From WNBA highlight reels to the Venice Film Festival, Angel Reese has officially stepped into Hollywood. The Chicago Sky forward added actress to her growing resume with a cameo in Kathryn Bigelow’s latest thriller A House of Dynamite, which premiered Tuesday to an 11-minute standing ovation, ESPN reports. 🙃 https://t.co/la5eQrw0dr — Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) September […]

Streameast, once the go-to hub for illegal sports streams, has gone dark just days before the NFL season kicks off, Yahoo reports. According to The Athletic, the closure followed a year-long investigation led by the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), which partnered with Egyptian authorities to bring down what it called the largest illicit […]

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Minnesota Vikings star Justin Jefferson are suiting up for a new kind of game day, per Pepsico. The duo has teamed up with Pepsi for the brand’s “Tailgate Crashers” campaign, trading helmets and jerseys for blue jumpsuits and a mission to make sure every fan at the lot has […]

Taylor Swift’s name is once again buzzing around the Super Bowl halftime show conversation, and this time, the chatter came directly from the top of the NFL, per TMZ. Commissioner Roger Goodell admitted that Swift would be welcomed with open arms if she ever chose to headline football’s biggest stage. View this post on Instagram […]

The Stafford family has had their share of headlines, but the latest one stings on a personal level. Kelly Stafford, wife of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, revealed on the “Sunday Sports Club” podcast that her daughters faced bullying at school after trade rumors spread earlier this year. HEARTBREAKING: Matt Stafford’s wife Kelly revealed […]

Jaylen Brown is making headlines for what he didn’t say. The Boston Celtics star kept quiet when asked about his father’s arrest during a recent encounter at Los Angeles International Airport, brushing off questions as he moved through the terminal. The silence comes at a tense time. Brown’s father, Marselles, once a professional boxer, is […]

Former Baltimore Ravens teammates Shannon Sharpe and Ray Lewis are finding themselves on opposite sides of the field again, this time off the gridiron. The Hall of Famers, who once hoisted a Lombardi Trophy together in 2001, are trading shots over Sharpe’s media career and recent controversies, Complex reports. Lewis set things off during a […]

Drake knows how to shake up the timeline, and his latest viral moment came courtesy of WWE star Rhea Ripley. On Tuesday, clips from the rapper joining Bobbi Althoff for their second podcast together began to surface where he opened up about his newest celebrity crush. Drake admitted, “My FYP page is just all Rhea […]

Shaquille O’Neal always made his presence felt, whether he was dominating in the paint or making teammates laugh with his outrageous antics. During Shaq’s eight-year stint with the Lakers, his blend of unstoppable strength and over-the-top humor became legendary, and his former teammates still share stories that prove it, per HoopsHype. Recently, Brian Shaw pulled […]

Live entertainment has long been a cornerstone of American culture, whether it is families cheering for their team on a Sunday afternoon or friends singing along to their favorite artist. But not every venue delivers the same experience. A new study has revealed which stadiums stand above the rest when it comes to size, accessibility, […]

Netflix is packing September 2025 with a slate of shows and films that balance fresh originals and beloved favorites. From horror comedies and gritty dramas to animated classics and box office staples, Netflix is aiming to keep screens busy all month. The biggest headline is Wednesday season 2, part 2, which finally closes out the […]

HBO Max refuses to slow down as September 2025 begins. The streamer is packing its library with 72 fresh films and 60 television series, creating one of its most balanced release slates yet, Techradar reports. Leading the charge are two highly anticipated A24 films. First comes Friendship, a dark comedy starring Paul Rudd and Tim […]

September is shaping up to be a month packed with prestige dramas and high-stakes thrillers on Apple TV+. From powerhouse stars like Denzel Washington and Jessica Chastain to returning fan favorites such as Gary Oldman in Slow Horses and Reese Witherspoon in The Morning Show, the service is setting the tone for fall viewing  (Sign […]

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce may be planning a lifetime together, but they are not in a rush to share a mailbox just yet. Despite swirling rumors, TMZ reports that the newly engaged couple has not combined homes, and there is no official joint residence on paper. It tracks, considering Swift has been locked into […]

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber turned Thursday night into one of the most unforgettable days of his career. First, he smashed four home runs against the Atlanta Braves, tying the Major League Baseball record for most in a single game. Then, less than an hour later, he stepped back onto the Citizens Bank Park field […]

Tom Brady may not spend his days dissecting defensive schemes anymore, but the seven-time Super Bowl champion still knows how to deliver a show-stopping play. On Thursday, he surprised internet sensation IShowSpeed with a piece of sports history that left the 19-year-old streamer screaming in disbelief, per TheSportsRush. The meeting happened during Speed’s “Speed Does […]

The WNBA is known for producing some of the fiercest competitors in sports, but it has also become a platform where players consistently address real issues off the court. On Wednesday, two of the league’s stars, Paige Bueckers and Sophie Cunningham, spoke out following the tragic school shooting in Minnesota that left two children dead […]

The NFL lost one of its most recognizable team owners this past spring when Indianapolis Colts chairman and CEO Jim Irsay passed away at 65. While Irsay often spoke about confronting his battles with substance abuse, new reporting suggests the struggle had quietly returned in his final years, On3 reports. According to Sam Fortier of […]

The world of celebrity boxing just keeps getting wilder. Shaquille O’Neal accepting a challenge from Charlie Mack, Will Smith’s longtime former bodyguard, already had fans buzzing. Now, boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. has inserted himself into the conversation, saying he’s ready to referee if this unlikely showdown becomes official, Complex reports. 👀 Roy Jones Jr. […]

Deion Sanders has seen a lot in his playing and coaching career, but even he admits nothing prepared him for the second-quarter ritual inside Colorado’s football stadium, per SI. During his weekly coach’s show with CBS News Colorado’s Romi Bean, Sanders revealed he remains stunned by how consistently the smell of marijuana fills the air […]

Former Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler has officially been sentenced after a 2024 arrest in Tennessee for driving while intoxicated, Yahoo reports. On Tuesday, the 42-year-old entered a guilty plea in a Franklin courtroom, a move that will send him to the Williamson County Jail for four days starting September 29. Along with the jail […]