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Larsa Pippen does not waste time entertaining online speculation, and she made that clear after rumors linked her to LiAngelo Ball, Complex reports. The chatter picked up quickly across social media, but Pippen shut it down just as fast with a blunt response. According to TMZ, the 51-year-old commented directly on an Instagram post claiming […]

For years, the idea of Stephen A. Smith running for president lived in the same space as social media jokes and talk show banter. That tone changed this week. Smith acknowledged, without hesitation, that the conversation now carries real weight. During an appearance on ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis, the longtime ESPN voice […]

Luigi Mangione’s family now has another reason to keep ties to Brooklyn. On Wednesday, Jan. 14, Peter Mangione officially signed with Brooklyn FC, joining the club’s inaugural USL Championship roster pending league and federation approval, PEOPLE reports. The move places the 24-year-old midfielder just a few miles from where his cousin Luigi Mangione remains incarcerated […]

Golden State Warriors fans walked away from Thursday night with more than just a convincing road win. They also got a moment tailor-made for social media, courtesy of NBA on Prime, that leaned directly into Stephen Curry lore. The Golden State Warriors continued their recent surge with a 126-113 win over the New York Knicks […]

A decade-old social media post has suddenly joined the playoff conversation in Buffalo. As the Buffalo Bills prepare to face the Denver Broncos in the divisional round, an old tweet from actress Hailee Steinfeld resurfaced online, and it did not take long to grab attention. The post dates back to February 2016, when Steinfeld celebrated […]

Former NBA guard Delonte West was recently arrested in Virginia following an alleged robbery that involved roughly $23, according to initial reporting, per Complex. TMZ reported Thursday, Jan. 15, that officers responded to a call involving a robbery and assault in the Belle Haven area in December. Law enforcement later identified West as the suspect […]

Kevin Durant already has a vision for what comes next for Mike Tomlin, and it does not involve a sideline or a headset on Sundays. After Tomlin officially stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday, reports from ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport made it clear the longtime coach […]

Coco Jones didn’t need a massive stage to make a statement. Her first appearance on the NPR Tiny Desk Concert arrived with intimacy, confidence, and a quiet kind of star power that filled every inch of the room. From the opening note, Jones controlled the space with ease, reminding viewers why her voice continues to […]

Federal prosecutors have unveiled a sweeping indictment that cuts across nearly every layer of NCAA basketball, charging 20 individuals in an alleged point-shaving operation tied to Division I programs. According to documents obtained by CBS News, authorities say more than 39 players across at least 17 teams either fixed or attempted to fix outcomes in […]

When Jaxson Dart and Marissa Ayers step into the spotlight, the moment feels intentional, not accidental. Their recent night out in New York City signaled exactly that. The couple shared a cozy dinner at 4 Charles Prime Rib, a Greenwich Village favorite known for quiet luxury and celebrity sightings. Ayers captured the evening on Instagram […]

Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce continue to stretch the footprint of New Heights beyond podcast charts. The brothers announced a new partnership with Amazon that launches the Kelce Clubhouse, an online retail hub designed to merge content, commerce, and community in one place, per HollywoodReporter. The Kelce Clubhouse lives inside Amazon’s ecosystem and pulls together […]

Timothée Chalamet continues his awards-season run thanks to Marty Supreme, but a newly revealed creative detour explains why the movie almost went fully off the rails. According to those involved, the film once flirted with a supernatural twist that left A24 scratching its head, per Gizmodo. In the finished cut, Marty’s pivotal confrontation with Milton […]

Michael Porter Jr’s NBA journey keeps unfolding in unexpected ways, even when he finds himself back around familiar faces. During the Denver Nuggets’ 122-116 road win over the New Orleans Pelicans, the current Brooklyn Nets forward made a quiet appearance in the arena, watching his former team handle business from the stands. The Nuggets moved […]

It looks like it’s finally that time for J. Cole. Fans scrolling through X and other platforms likely caught it in real time, a quiet but deliberate teaser for his long-discussed album, The Fall Off. For an artist who thrives on intention, the rollout began in the most understated way possible. The teaser shows Cole […]

The first trailer for Euphoria Season 3 is finally here, and it wastes no time setting the tone. Ahead of its April 12 premiere on HBO and Max, the long-awaited return makes one thing clear, life after high school hits harder, darker, and with far fewer safety nets. Set several years after graduation, the new […]

Chris Paul did not expect his final chapter with the Los Angeles Clippers to unfold this way. After appearing in just 16 games, the veteran guard found himself sent home mid–road trip, a stunning decision that effectively removed him from the day-to-day rhythm of the team. For a player openly navigating a farewell stretch of […]

Questions about LaMelo Ball never seem to stop. Leadership. Seriousness. Winning impact. Those labels follow him nightly, especially when the Charlotte Hornets struggle to close games. That conversation grew louder after Ball surprisingly came off the bench, something he had not done in years, per BasketballNetwork. Instead of shrinking from the moment, he leaned into […]

The Utah Jazz needed a response after embarrassment, and Keyonte George delivered it. George poured in 32 points Monday night as Utah bounced back from a historic loss to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 123–112, steadying a five-game road trip that could have unraveled quickly, per APNews. George controlled the game in key stretches, especially during […]

Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden crossed a milestone Monday night that places him among basketball’s most enduring greats, per Yahoo. With a 3-pointer early in the second half against the Charlotte Hornets, Harden reached 28,598 career points, moving past Shaquille O’Neal into ninth place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. The moment came in […]

Stephen A. Smith had an unfortunate slip of the tongue on Tuesday’s episode of First Take, one that immediately caught attention for reasons beyond football, per NJ. While breaking down the Houston Texans’ dominant 30–6 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, Smith attempted to highlight the impact of wide receiver Christian Kirk. Instead, he mistakenly referred […]

The Chicago Bears pulled off a 31-27 stunner against the Green Bay Packers, and once again, everything flowed through quarterback Caleb Williams. Chicago erased another fourth-quarter deficit, capped by a night that pushed Williams into the Bears’ record books with 361 passing yards, the most ever by a quarterback in franchise history, per Heavy. The […]

When Kevin Durant joined the Golden State Warriors, the reaction around the NBA extended far beyond fan debates. According to Carmelo Anthony, frustration ran deep inside locker rooms, front offices, and coaching circles across the league. Years later, Anthony finally put words to what many felt at the time, saying the dominance of the Durant-era […]

NBA Hall of Famer Paul Pierce made sure his message landed loud and clear. While reacting to the Atlanta Hawks’ decision to move on from Trae Young, Pierce delivered one of the harshest public critiques the franchise has faced in years, questioning both the trade and the organization’s long-term credibility, per Yahoo. The Hawks dealt […]

In the brightest moments of an NBA career, it is easy to focus on trophies, numbers, and legacy. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander chose a different path. During his Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year acceptance speech, the Oklahoma City Thunder star shifted the spotlight away from himself and onto the person he credits as his foundation, his […]

Carson Beck delivered the biggest win of his Miami career on Thursday night, guiding the Miami Hurricanes past the Ole Miss Rebels in a thrilling Fiesta Bowl finish. While Hurricanes fans flooded social media with celebration, one notable corner of the Miami spotlight stayed quiet. Beck’s ex-girlfriend, former Hurricanes basketball standout and influencer Hanna Cavinder, […]

Miami delivered one of the most dramatic wins of the college football postseason Thursday night, edging the Ole Miss Rebels 31-27 in the Fiesta Bowl to secure a spot in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game, YardBarker reports. You can bet Michael Irvin went crazy. The victory marked a defining moment for the Miami […]

Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti walked into the College Football Hall of Fame on Thursday morning without realizing how personal the moment would feel. Cignetti and Oregon coach Dan Lanning addressed reporters ahead of Friday’s Peach Bowl matchup between the Indiana Hoosiers and Oregon Ducks, but the setting shifted the tone, SI reports. The building […]

Caleb Downs made his next move official this week, announcing on the Downs 2 Business podcast that he will enter the 2026 NFL Draft. The conversation carried weight on its own, especially with his brother, Josh Downs, sitting across from him as a co-host and fellow pro. Caleb framed the decision as a win either […]

Trae Young’s stunning mid-game exit from Atlanta sparked instant reactions across the NBA, but few moments felt as raw as what played out courtside on Wednesday night. As the Hawks cruised past the Pelicans 117-100, word spread inside State Farm Arena that the franchise had moved on from its longtime star. Among those processing the […]

Fanatics Fest is wasting no time reminding fans why the event has quickly become one of the most anticipated culture conventions in sports and entertainment. Ahead of its return to New York City this July, Fanatics confirmed that Jay-Z, Tom Brady, Travis Scott, and Kevin Hart will all be back for the 2026 edition, Complex […]

The NBA keeps getting bigger, longer, and louder about what it wants from the guard position. Yet Isiah Thomas refuses to let the league bury an entire archetype. The Hall of Fame guard believes smaller players can still survive, and even thrive, if teams demand accountability on defense instead of quietly excusing it. Speaking on […]

Brandon Jennings just pulled Drake into a basketball debate. The former NBA guard questioned the growing narrative around Canada’s NBA stars, a group led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jamal Murray, per BasketballNetwork. Jennings pushed back on the idea that toughness automatically comes with elite production, arguing that physical pressure tells a different story. On an […]

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is facing serious allegations after his ex-girlfriend, Dacoda Nichole, publicly accused him of domestic abuse spanning several years. On Tuesday, Nichole posted a carousel to Instagram that included multiple photos showing visible injuries and damage inside a home, including what appeared to be a hole in the wall. […]

New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns is still riding the high from a Christmas proposal that saw nerves, joy, and a very public reaction from his future wife. Appearing on Late Night With Seth Meyers, Towns opened up about popping the question to longtime partner Jordyn Woods and how the moment unfolded in front of […]

The NBA MVP race rarely stays static, and this season continues to prove that point. With Nikola Jokic sidelined by a hyperextended knee and facing a steep climb to reach the 65 game eligibility mark, the door has opened wider than expected, TheSportsRush reports. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander still sits in the driver’s seat, but Oklahoma City’s […]

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest has searched for relevance in recent years, and during NBA on NBC’s postgame coverage, three familiar voices floated a name that instantly grabbed attention, per Heavy. Carmelo Anthony, Tracy McGrady, and Vince Carter discussed ways to inject star power into All-Star Weekend, and the conversation ended with a bold suggestion: […]

Rich Paul didn’t expect a routine podcast appearance to turn personal, but that’s exactly what happened on the latest episode of the Joe and Jada podcast. What started as a familiar GOAT debate quickly shifted once co-host Fat Joe framed the conversation around Paul’s business relationship with LeBron James, FadeawayWorld reports. Joe pressed Paul to […]

As Lionel Messi prepares to return to training with Inter Miami, the focus has already shifted toward a massive 2026 for both club and country. After finally lifting MLS Cup in 2025, Miami enters the new year with continental ambitions, while Messi also has his eyes on another World Cup run with Argentina national team. […]

Unrivaled entered its second season with confidence, clarity, and a clear message about where it fits in the women’s basketball landscape. The player-backed 3-on-3 league continues to position itself as an offseason option for elite talent, not a rival to the WNBA. Speaking as the new season tipped off, Unrivaled president Alex Bazzell told ESPN […]