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NBC Sports has officially confirmed how it plans to juggle one of the most ambitious crossover months in network sports history, according to SportsMediaWatch. The network’s lead voice, Mike Tirico, will call Super Bowl 60 on February 8 and then immediately shift gears to host primetime coverage of the Winter Olympics that same night. It’s […]

Sydney Sweeney knows how to steal a spotlight. The Euphoria star drew every camera inside Dodger Stadium during Game 4 of the World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers, and she didn’t need a red carpet to do it. Sweeney and her friend Kaylee McGregor shared a string of selfies on […]

Jason Kelce’s trip to Kansas City for ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” was not just about football. The former Eagles center made the most of his visit by stopping at 1587 Prime, the restaurant his brother Travis Kelce co-owns with Patrick Mahomes, per TheSportsRush. The Chiefs had just defeated the Washington Commanders 28-7, with Travis recording […]

It’s still funny. Cam Newton is laughing off his latest viral moment. The former NFL MVP and current ESPN personality recently addressed the clip of his on-field run-in with the Alabama A&M mascot, saying “everything was all playful,” per TheSportsRush. pic.twitter.com/tk5aErtNFN Cam Newton slaps Alabama A&M’s Mascot on live TV — HBCU Premier Sports & […]

She’s at it again. Angel Reese’s business savvy continues to shine far beyond the basketball court. The Chicago Sky forward, 23, officially trademarked her name earlier this month, marking another major step in her growing brand empire. The United States Patent and Trademark Office confirmed the approval of “Angel Reese” as a registered mark on […]

Jim Irsay, the late Indianapolis Colts owner, was more than a football executive. He was a passionate curator of history, and now, his family is preparing to share that passion with the world. Christie’s New York announced that Irsay’s legendary memorabilia collection will be auctioned beginning in March, marking the first time the public will […]

It was supposed to be a lighthearted night at Dodger Stadium. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were spotted enjoying Game 4 of the 2025 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays, joining thousands of fans for one of baseball’s biggest nights. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived hand in […]

Shaquille O’Neal’s latest luxury ride never reached him. According to CBS News, the basketball legend’s custom Range Rover was stolen before arriving in Louisiana, where he was supposed to use it during an LSU game. Investigators in Lumpkin County, Georgia, believe the theft may be connected to a larger cybercrime operation targeting transport companies. Authorities […]

They might not be ready for this one. Paige Bueckers is taking her game beyond the court. Following a standout rookie campaign in the WNBA, the Dallas Wings guard is stepping into the world of film. According to Deadline, she’s set to star in Jess & Pearl, a new sports drama from Apple Original Films […]

More than a decade after their record-breaking showdown, Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. could be preparing for another meeting inside the ring. Reports from Ring Magazine and Sports Illustrated on October 27 revealed that both boxing icons are in discussions for a potential rematch in 2026, with Netflix considered a leading contender to stream […]

Allen Iverson has never been afraid to tell the truth about his journey. The NBA legend recently shared one of his most uncomfortable memories. It was a meeting with former commissioner David Stern that left him wanting to “crawl up under the table,” according to Complex. Appearing on The Joe and Jada Podcast, Iverson looked […]

FIFA and DAZN are joining forces again, this time for a major global relaunch of FIFA+ ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Deadline reports. After the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 brought in a reported audience of billions, the governing body of football and the sports streaming giant are doubling down on digital access to […]

Before every Loyola-Chicago game, one voice brought calm to the locker room. That voice belonged to Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the team’s beloved chaplain and symbol of faith for generations of Ramblers. Her passing at age 106 closed a remarkable chapter in college basketball. Across the nation, players, coaches, and fans shared memories of a […]

A week into the 2025–26 NBA season, Victor Wembanyama has already made history. The San Antonio Spurs phenom became the first player ever to post 100 points and 15 blocks through his first three games, a feat that instantly launched him into early MVP conversations. Standing at 7-foot-4 with guard-like fluidity, Wembanyama continues to look […]

Justin Bieber showed up for Game 3 at Dodger Stadium and let everyone know where his heart sits. The Canadian star rolled in with Hailey Bieber to back his hometown Blue Jays, rocking a maroon hoodie with a powder blue Shane Bieber jersey. From a first-base-side suite, he watched Shohei Ohtani hammer Max Scherzer’s four-seamer […]

The Dallas Cowboys are set to host the Kansas City Chiefs at AT&T Stadium this Thanksgiving, one of the most anticipated matchups of the 2025 NFL season. Searches for “Cowboys vs Chiefs” have soared by 31% in the past week, reaching 51,000 monthly searches as fans gear up for one of football’s biggest holiday events. […]

If there’s one thing about Angel Reese, it’s that she knows how to make people talk. Whether she’s dropping new colorways of her Angel Reese 1s or becoming a Victoria’s Secret Angel, the Chicago Sky forward always finds a way to stay in the spotlight. This time, she did it with just one sentence. After […]

The champ gets another season. Peyton Manning is back on the road and in front of the camera for another season of Peyton’s Places. ESPN announced that Season 5 of the Emmy-nominated series will premiere November 2 exclusively on ESPN+, bringing a lineup that includes Josh Allen, Jason Kelce, and other NFL standouts. The former […]

Chris Paul recently opened up about one of the wildest moments in NBA history, the infamous 2011 trade that would have paired him with Kobe Bryant on the Los Angeles Lakers. Speaking with ESPN’s Marc J. Spears, the veteran guard reflected on the moment that changed the trajectory of his career and, arguably, the league […]

This thing keeps going. Stephen A. Smith is standing firm against FBI Director Kash Patel after being blasted on national television for his comments about the recent NBA betting scandal. Patel joined Fox News’ Laura Ingraham on “The Ingraham Angle” Thursday night and didn’t mince words, calling Smith’s remarks “the single dumbest thing I’ve ever […]

Well, all eyes are on Gilbert Arenas. Did he do it? Did he really snitch? Not Gilbert Arenas Snitching On Everyone 😂 And This Is 2 Months Ago pic.twitter.com/jX6P8sG6CG — Jelly🩷 (@ShebaBabbyy) October 23, 2025 After Thursday’s FBI arrests of Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier in connection with […]

Barcelona’s 18-year-old prodigy Lamine Yamal has set off sparks ahead of El Clásico after calling Real Madrid a team that “steals and complains” during a live Twitch session. The bold comment came as Yamal chatted with Spanish streamer Ibai Llanos, comparing Madrid to a Kings League team accused of getting favorable calls, Goal reports. The […]

FBI Director Kash Patel didn’t hold back when responding to Stephen A. Smith’s latest claim about the NBA’s gambling scandal and former president Donald Trump. During a Thursday interview on Fox News, Patel blasted the ESPN personality for suggesting that Trump had a hand in the federal takedown of NBA figures accused of illegal betting, […]

Netflix’s Starting 5 returned with a bang, giving fans an unfiltered look into the lives of NBA stars. One of Season 2’s standout moments came from Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden and his girlfriend, Paije Speights, who hilariously exposed how their relationship began and how Harden, apparently, didn’t have much “game” to start with, […]

Things are heating up. As the WNBA and its players’ union push toward a new collective bargaining agreement, political voices are beginning to join the conversation. Among them is New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, who joined more than 70 elected officials nationwide in signing a letter calling on the league and NBA leadership […]

50 Cent has never been one to stay quiet, and his latest comments prove it. The rap icon spoke with ExtraTV about Taylor Swift mentioning him on her new album The Life of a Showgirl and made it clear he approves of her relationship with Travis Kelce, per PEOPLE. “I would make my way over […]

Netflix has confirmed a multi-year documentary series chronicling Kevin Durant’s legendary basketball career, but fans might find the timing bittersweet. The cameras are rolling on what could be the final act of one of the game’s most gifted scorers, documenting not just his dominance but the closing stretch of a Hall of Fame journey, per […]

Stephen A. Smith turned First Take into must-watch television once again, addressing the NBA’s latest gambling scandal with his trademark intensity and conviction, AwfulAnnouncing reports. The segment aired shortly after the FBI confirmed the arrests of Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier in connection with separate but related federal […]

The New York spotlight shifted from the diamond to the hardwood Wednesday night as the Knicks hosted the Cavaliers for their season opener at Madison Square Garden. Among the packed crowd of stars were three familiar faces from the Yankees: Aaron Judge, Devin Williams, and Cam Schlittler, SI reports. The trio was shown on the […]

Former NBA champion Iman Shumpert found himself in an unexpected confrontation in Indianapolis after a man persistently followed him with a camera, demanding an interview. When Shumpert declined, the encounter escalated briefly before cooling off, though not before the video went viral, Complex reports. Clips from October 22 show the man, identified online as _osamashottheflick, […]

Adam Silver isn’t easing into the new NBA season. He’s walking straight into the fire with a calm face and a full agenda. The commissioner’s 12th year on the job begins with everything from broadcast shakeups to betting controversies and expansion debates. But if there’s one constant, it’s that Silver never avoids tough conversations. As […]

Jordyn Woods is opening up about life and love with her longtime partner, New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns. The model and entrepreneur recently appeared on The Tamron Hall Show, where she called Towns her “best friend” and spoke about the deep bond that grounds their relationship, per BET. “We were friends for years before […]

The UConn basketball world is buzzing again, but this time it’s not because of a highlight reel or buzzer-beater. It’s about Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers, the star duo whose on-court chemistry turned into an off-court love story. When Bueckers celebrated her 24th birthday on October 20, fans noticed Fudd’s silence online. There was no […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Chet Holmgren took his victory celebration to another level Tuesday night, channeling Rick Ross after a dramatic win over the Houston Rockets. After the Thunder’s 125-124 double-overtime win, Holmgren posted a clip recreating Ross’s verse from Kanye West’s Devil in a New Dress, rapping, “Lookin’ at my b—ch I bet she […]

Kendrick Perkins might have gone a step too far trying to crack a joke on live TV. Using his name to help with the wordplay, Perkins probably should’ve kept this one for the afters he attends during All-Star weekend. During ESPN’s SportsCenter coverage ahead of the NBA’s opening night, the former NBA champion caught viewers […]

Michael Jordan’s long-awaited return to television has fans tuning in again, even if they’re not sure why. The six-time NBA champion made his debut on NBA on NBC during a halftime feature titled “MJ: Insights to Excellence,” where Jordan sat down with Mike Tirico to reflect on life after basketball, Heavy reports. “The most valuable […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards may have just offered fans an inside look at his mindset heading into the new NBA season through an alleged burner account. On Monday, sneaker platform @nicekicks claimed on X that Edwards was behind the Instagram account @believethatjack. A few hours later, the same page shared screenshots of a now-viral […]

If anyone loves the world’s game, it’s Jimmy Butler. The Golden State Warriors star has joined an ownership group and officially become a minority investor in the National Women’s Soccer League’s San Diego Wave Fútbol Club (Wave FC), AfroTech reports. The club was valued at $120 million in October 2024 after the Levine Leichtman family […]

A Change.org campaign urging the NFL to replace Bad Bunny with George Strait as the 2026 Super Bowl halftime performer is gaining traction. The petition, created by Texas native Kar Shell, surpassed 54,000 signatures within a week of its launch, Yahoo reports. The post argues that Strait, widely known as the “King of Country,” represents […]