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Gilbert Arenas wants to make a power move and Joy Taylor could be the centerpiece. Following her exit from Fox Sports 1 amid the cancellation of Speak and other daytime shows, Arenas revealed during his No Chill Gil Summer League stream that he’s been quietly courting Taylor for the past year to join his expanding […]

LeBron James and Naomi Osaka know what greatness looks like on the court. But now, they’re pulling back the curtain on what happens off it. The two global icons are joining forces to launch Off Day, a new unscripted series that explores how athletes spend their downtime in the cities they call home, per SportsBusinessJournal. […]

Paige Bueckers is settling into Dallas with a full heart and a full plate. The No. 1 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft isn’t just ready to lead the Wings. She’s already left her mark at Wingstop. The brand has officially introduced Paige as the first-ever rookie in its “Rookie Draft Class,” and she now […]

On Wednesday night, Clipse hit the stage at the 2025 ESPY Awards with two decades of hip-hop behind them and one of the most iconic beats in rap history, but the crowd barely moved. Pusha T and Malice, reunited once again, performed “Grindin’” and “Ace Trumpets” at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre, and somehow the room […]

For years, golf traditionalists have championed Turnberry as one of the Open Championship’s most majestic venues. With its sweeping coastline views and iconic history, the Ayrshire course once stood firmly in the rotation of legendary links. But despite its reputation, Turnberry hasn’t hosted an Open since 2009, and it might be a long time before […]

When Jonquel Jones isn’t dropping dimes or dominating the paint, she’s tuning in for recouplings, dramatic exits, and late-night villa confessions. The New York Liberty forward may be sidelined with an ankle injury, but she’s staying active on X, where her Love Island USA commentary has become a highlight for fans. Oh I haveeee to […]

Brandon Jennings has never been one to hold back, especially when it comes to basketball legacy. Sitting down with Keyshawn Johnson on Undisputed Presents: All Facts No Brakes, the former NBA point guard revealed his top five players to jump straight to the league — and yes, Jennings put himself right in the mix, per […]

Paul Skenes showed up and showed out at the MLB All-Star Game, both as a dominant pitcher and as Olivia “Livvy” Dunne’s MVP boyfriend, per USAToday. Before lighting up the mound, the Pittsburgh Pirates ace made headlines with a red carpet moment that had cameras flashing for reasons beyond baseball. Gentleman Paul Skenes on the […]

Randy Couture is back home after surviving a frightening crash that sent him to the hospital last week, per TMZ. The 62-year-old UFC Hall of Famer had been training for his debut with the National Hot Rod Association when disaster struck during a practice run in Kansas City, Missouri. Couture was airlifted to a local […]

Jimmy Graham just proved that his competitive fire still burns strong. The 38-year-old tight end hasn’t officially hung up his cleats, but his latest feat had nothing to do with touchdowns. Over the course of 10 grueling days, Graham and his team rowed more than 584 nautical miles through the Arctic Ocean. Their goal: raise […]

Antonio Brown has never been one to sit quietly, and this weekend he made sure his voice was heard—this time by inserting himself into Klay Thompson’s relationship with Megan Thee Stallion. On Sunday, Brown posted a photo to X that featured Thompson and Tory Lanez at a Miami nightclub in 2022. Alongside it, he wrote, […]

Klay Thompson has made a name for himself with a textbook jumper, quiet confidence, and one of the smoothest games in NBA history. But lately, the Dallas Mavericks guard isn’t just trending for what he does on the hardwood. His latest relationship with Megan Thee Stallion has taken over the internet, placing Klay right in […]

Jay Cutler is facing fierce backlash after sharing images from a recent hunting trip to South Africa, where he shot and killed a sable antelope, a species widely regarded as rare and endangered in parts of Africa, per MensJournal. Over the weekend, the ex-Chicago Bears quarterback posted a photo on Instagram showing him smiling next […]

When Mark Cuban puts his money into something, Shaquille O’Neal pays attention. That pattern held strong with BeatBox, a ready-to-drink alcoholic beverage company that Cuban backed with a $1 million deal on Shark Tank, one of the largest investments in the show’s history, per AfroTech. Once Shaq saw Cuban’s move and tried the product himself, […]

IShowSpeed just pulled off another headline-worthy moment, this time sprinting past former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III not once but twice. The races took place on July 15, 2025, in Estonia, and footage quickly made its rounds online, showing Speed holding his own and then some against the former Heisman winner. Griffin, who built part […]

The PGA TOUR is officially mixing laughs with laser focus in its latest venture, Truth or Putt. Hosted by comedian and digital force Druski, the series reimagines the athlete interview as a trick-shot putting game with real consequences, per Complex. Make the putt, skip the question. Miss it, and you’re answering no matter how personal […]

Caitlin Cunningham, the 6’4″ Australian hooper turning heads as “Caitlin Dark,” says they’re all-in on teaming up with Caitlin Clark for a content collab. “If people want to link us up and make some iconic content… let’s do it!” Cunningham told TMZ Sports, calling the idea of a crossover “pretty cool” and even suggesting a […]

LeBron James knows how to turn up when it counts, and this time, the stage wasn’t an NBA arena. It was the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where the Lakers star surprised fans by joining Bad Bunny during the opening night of his hometown residency, per Yahoo. James, never one to […]

Jaylen Brown might have held back in real life, but on Kyrie Irving’s marathon Twitch stream, he let the jokes fly. On July 11, the Mavericks guard kicked off a 24-hour stream packed with cameos and laughs, and his old Celtics teammate didn’t disappoint. When the conversation turned to which game they’d play together, Brown […]

Kyrie Irving thrives on marathon challenges. On July 11 Irving launched a 24-hour multistream across Twitch and other platforms, promising surprise visitors and community giveaways. Only a few hours in, his phone rang and viewers sensed something big. Luka Doncic popped onto FaceTime, greeting his ex-backcourt partner with an energetic, “Streamer! Streamer!” Chat exploded. Calling […]

Boxing champion Gervonta Davis was arrested Friday morning in Miami Beach on domestic violence charges, following an alleged assault on the mother of his children outside her Doral home on Father’s Day, per TMZ. According to police, “Tank”, 30, arrived at his ex-girlfriend’s residence on June 15 to pick up their two children. What began […]

Tom Brady is not here for the headlines. After a recent report claimed the former NFL quarterback thought actress Sofia Vergara was “too old” for him, his team made one thing very clear, per NYPost. “Tom never said, nor would he ever say, anything like this,” a rep told Us Weekly on July 10. “It […]

Randy Couture, one of the UFC’s most decorated legends, is recovering after a serious racing accident left him hospitalized at a burn center in Kansas City, per ESPN. The 62-year-old was airlifted on Tuesday following a single-car crash during a practice run for what would have been his National Hot Rod Association debut. Sources close […]

Joe Mazzulla isn’t your average NBA coach. He’s not just sketching plays and running drills. He’s contemplating mortality, legacy, and the collapse of civilizations. And yes, Mazzulla’s genuinely thinking about the Roman Empire every single day, per HoopsHype. On an episode of Games with Names hosted by Julian Edelman, the Celtics head coach opened up […]

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 […]