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For a few hours, tennis fans believed Serena Williams had sparked the start of a comeback. ESPN reported that she reentered the International Tennis Integrity Agency’s registered testing pool, a required step for any player who wants to return to competition. The listing, which appeared in the agency’s latest update dated Oct. 6, generated immediate […]

Mike Tyson never shies away from honesty, and on the debut episode of the Confidence of Champions podcast, he peeled back another layer. Around the 59 minute mark, Tyson revisited a stretch when he stopped smoking weed for five days. The change rattled the energy in his home, and his family urged him to go […]

LeBron James walked into Friday night’s Lakers win knowing the building would feel different. The matchup already carried weight with Anthony Davis returning to Los Angeles for the first time since the trade that sent him to Dallas for Luka Doncic. Once the game settled into its rhythm, the emotions around old bonds and new […]

HBO Max packs December with a stacked lineup that blends prestige television, nostalgic favorites, music storytelling, and one very loud return from a legendary mockumentary crew. The platform ends the year with fresh energy, giving subscribers a mix of iconic series, new originals, holiday reruns for comfort viewing, and notable films that shaped entire eras […]

Netflix is closing out the year with a lineup that leans into spectacle, sentiment, and a few massive cultural moments. The month’s biggest spotlight lands on Stranger Things, which ends its decade long run with two final releases, per Vulture. The last stretch begins with a three episode drop on Christmas Day, followed by a […]

The ongoing tension between Kenyon Martin and Draymond Green continues to climb, with both players firing off comments that keep fans locked in. Green took a direct shot by calling Martin an underachiever, and Martin answered with a scorching Instagram Live where he listed dozens of power forwards he believes have a better skill set. […]

Last night, Jaxson Hayes stood up for Luka Doncic after a scuffle with Kris Dunn. Hayes brought the energy the Lakers’ fanbase loves to see. Hayes took on the role that all teams need. Every NBA era needed those players who shook the floor with pure presence. Not the most skilled, not the flashiest, but […]

Ian Rapoport managed to stir up chaos before anyone even started arguing about football at Thanksgiving. His food take, not his NFL reporting, created the latest uproar across fans and colleagues. During Good Morning Football, Kyle Brandt revealed that Rapoport openly rejected apple pie, TheSpun reports. Rapoport didn’t back off either. He doubled down on […]

Netflix is stepping away from one of its most ambitious basketball projects. Multiple industry voices say the streamer plans to cancel “Starting 5” after two seasons, a surprising move considering the series delivered marquee names, historic moments, and a built-in NBA Finals showdown that most sports docs would dream about, per SportsBusinessJournal. Still, the numbers […]

Netflix is eyeing a major sports media move and Elle Duncan stands at the center of it. According to The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand, the longtime ESPN host is close to joining the streamer as the leading figure for its growing sports coverage, per Yahoo. Duncan has not finalized her contract, but Netflix intends for her […]

The world of athlete endorsements has shifted from simple logo placements to sprawling business partnerships that redefine what it means to be a global superstar. Look at the deals struck by LeBron James, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Michael Jordan, Kevin Durant, and Derrick Rose. These agreements are no longer just contracts. They are economic ecosystems, […]

The tension between Kenyon Martin and Draymond Green hit a new level after Green said on his podcast that Martin “underachieved” in his NBA career. Both players grew up in Saginaw, Michigan, and both carved out reputations built on toughness, but this latest exchange turned their shared history into a public showdown. Martin did not […]

LeBron James kept things light after the Lakers beat the Jazz on Nov. 18, joking that he and Bronny “do not talk as much” now that his 21-year-old son finally has his own place. The remark had reporters laughing, but it also opened a window into how their father-son dynamic continues to evolve as they […]

Chris Weidman is out, and Tyron Woodley now steps into one of the most intriguing spots on the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua card in Miami on Dec. 19, per ESPN. Ariel Helwani broke the news that Woodley will meet fellow former UFC champion Anderson Silva in a sanctioned six-round boxing match at 195 pounds, […]

A great career gives an athlete fame, respect, and a long highlight reel. Retirement gives them the chance to turn all that shine into something even bigger. Some former stars tap into business, media, tech, and investing, and end up making more money than they ever did while competing. Think Peyton Manning, Shaquille O’Neal, or […]

Rampage Jackson built his name in cages and rings, but his biggest checks now come from a completely different arena. The former MMA star revealed during a recent livestream that his new career on camera pays far more than anything he earned during his decades as a professional fighter, BloodyElbow reports. He did not hesitate […]

For more than twelve years, country star Chase Rice and his band have circled up forty-five minutes before every show to fire off the same four-line chant he learned as a teenager at A.C. Reynolds High School in Asheville, North Carolina, TheAthletic reports. It came from their football program and never left him, and it […]

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers continues to shine on the floor, yet her personality off it drives just as much attention. Her relationship with former UConn teammate Azzi Fudd always surfaces when fans look ahead to the next WNBA season. Fudd expects to begin her professional career next spring. That timeline sets up the real […]

Live Nation Urban is kicking off something big with the first-ever HBCU Aware Fest, and the lineup gives fans plenty to get excited about. Organizers revealed the roster on Monday, noting that GloRilla, Metro Boomin, Jeezy and others will take over Atlanta on March 26, 2026, per RapUp. The festival pushes itself as the “biggest […]

Federal officials unveiled sweeping new charges against former Canadian Olympian Ryan Wedding this week, calling him one of the most dangerous traffickers operating across North America, per ABC. The Justice Department said Wedding, 44, rose from a onetime snowboarder in the 2002 Winter Olympics to what Attorney General Pam Bondi described as the “largest distributor […]

Gracie Hunt made her stance clear when she weighed in on the NFL’s choice of Bad Bunny for this season’s Super Bowl halftime show. Speaking on Fox News Channel’s The Will Cain Show, the Kansas City Chiefs heiress said she felt the league drifted away from the values she believes the event should carry, per […]

She did what she had to do. Kim Kardashian revealed that she secretly bought the Bible her father once gave to O.J. Simpson, closing a personal loop that stretches back to one of the most scrutinized cases in American history, per NYDailyNews. She shared the story on the newest episode of “The Kardashians,” telling viewers […]

Time to join that intramural sports league, boys. Suni Lee just described her ideal partner, and she made it clear that athletes hold a strong advantage. The Olympic gold medalist stopped by the Ha Sisters’ Haha Podcast and spoke openly about the attention she receives online, especially from men who flood social media with posts […]

Cardi B gave fans a look at her newest chapter, sharing the first public photos of her newborn baby boy, per TMZ. The pictures, posted Wednesday and tagged with his birthday, Nov. 4, instantly grabbed attention for more than one reason. Cardi’s followers noticed the oversized diamond on her finger and raised questions about a […]

Pablo Torre Finds Out keeps stacking big moments, and its latest recognition from Apple Podcasts only pushed the show further into the spotlight. Apple named the Meadowlark Media program one of its top podcasts of 2025 and highlighted a standout episode in its end-of-year review. As the congratulations poured in, one familiar critic stepped in […]

US President Donald Trump hosted a lavish black-tie dinner at the White House on November 18 for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, creating a rare blend of diplomacy, business, sports, and celebrity in one room, per TimesNowNews. Commanders owner Josh Harris and his wife, Marjorie Harris, took part in the high-profile evening, which already […]

Stephen A. Smith wants fans to know one thing, and he made sure to say it loud on his SiriusXM show, Complex reports. There was no dramatic exit from NBA Countdown, no dispute with ESPN leaders, and no surprise removal from a show he helped carry for more than a decade. The chatter that flooded […]

Paige Bueckers wrapped up a monster rookie campaign with the Dallas Wings. She earned Rookie of the Year honors, started the All-Star Game, and landed on the All-WNBA Second Team while putting up huge numbers for a team that finished 10-34. The season pushed her into the spotlight, and her offseason travel streak has kept […]

Patrick Beverley’s legal team is pushing back against the allegations laid out in a Fort Bend County affidavit, saying the former NBA guard acted out of concern for his younger sister and did not behave the way the document describes. The affidavit outlines a tense series of events that began when the 15-year-old left home […]

Creed Humphrey leaned all the way into his love of food this month when he launched a new partnership with Dairy Queen, per SI. The Kansas City Chiefs center showed off the early fruits of the deal in a lighthearted shoot that played right into the personality of the offensive line. He said the collaboration […]

The Walt Disney Company and ESPN agreed to a multiyear partnership that brings live NBA action to Disney+ in the Philippines, a country where basketball drives conversation every day. The move strengthens Disney’s growing footprint across the region and gives fans a fresh way to watch the league that dominates local sports culture. Filipino fans […]

Former NBA guard Patrick Beverley faces serious accusations after police in Texas arrested him earlier this month. Documents obtained by TMZ Sports outline a violent confrontation that unfolded inside a family home on November 14, and the details paint an alarming picture. According to the affidavit, the night turned chaotic after Beverley’s sister left the […]

Who really puts that sh-t on? The NBA tunnel has evolved into a fashion stage. Cameras flash. Social feeds explode. Players turn the walk from team bus to locker room into a personal runway. For some guys, it feels like a daily fashion week. The league’s stars know this entire moment sets a tone for […]

CarMax continues to expand its “Wanna Drive?” platform by adding two major names to its basketball strategy, per SportsBusinessJournal. Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell and Wings guard Paige Bueckers now headline a new slate of creative built around control, clarity and confidence, which CarMax CMO Sarah Lane identified as core traits that both athletes show on […]

ESPN adjusted its NBA coverage this week and Stephen A. Smith’s role shifted in a major way. The network rolled out its “new-look NBA Countdown team,” led by Malika Andrews with Brian Windhorst, Kendrick Perkins and Michael Malone. Shams Charania will continue to appear regularly, giving the show a strong reporting presence. Smith, however, did […]

Brittany and Patrick Mahomes have shared plenty of adorable moments over the years, but their latest clip might be the funniest one yet. Anyone who has tried to paint a portrait knows how tough it is, and the Mahomes duo just reminded the internet why art teachers deserve raises. A new video from CommunityAmerica Credit […]

Vince Staples delivered a hilarious breakdown of Kawhi Leonard’s tree-planting saga, and Pablo Torre, the reporter who put the situation on the map, backed him up immediately. Staples spoke on the 7PM in Brooklyn podcast about helping the Clippers recruit Leonard, revealing that he voiced a character in an animated pitch the front office hoped […]

Chef is a real one for this. Stephen Curry entered San Antonio on Friday with a lot more swirling around him than a regular NBA Cup group play game. His long partnership with Under Armour had just ended, his sneaker future suddenly wide open. For the first time since 2013, the Warriors star walked into […]

Stephen Curry’s split with Under Armour shook up the sneaker world, but his pregame outfit in San Antonio took it even further. Before the Golden State Warriors faced the Spurs in NBA Cup group play, Curry stepped onto the floor in Kobe Bryant’s Nike Kobe 6 Protro “Mambacita Sweet 16.” He later switched into the […]