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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 […]

Carlos Alcaraz and Tom Holland might be pairing up soon, not for a tennis match or a movie, but for a round of golf, SI reports. The two stars linked up Tuesday at Wimbledon, where Holland was on hand to watch Alcaraz face off against Cameron Norrie in the quarterfinals. Before the match, they shared […]

Drake isn’t done revisiting The Pop Out, per HotNewHipHop. With his surprise release “What Did I Miss?” premiering during a livestream, the Toronto rapper kicked off the rollout for his new ICEMAN project and seemed to use the track to send warnings, reminders, and what many fans are calling a sneak diss toward LeBron James. […]

Travis Hunter is kicking off his first NFL offseason in style, soaking up sun and ocean views with his high school sweetheart turned wife, Leanna Lenee. The couple, who tied the knot in May, finally took their honeymoon and chose Turks and Caicos for their destination, per SI. Lenee gave fans a peek into the […]

Tom Brady is making the most of retirement, trading NFL pressure for ocean leisure. Brady jumped off a massive yacht into the Mediterranean Sea this week, following his 12-year-old daughter, Vivian, who led the way with a fearless leap, TMZ reports. 🚨🚨THIS IS WILD🚨🚨 Legendary #NFL quarterback Tom Brady JUMPED OFF HIS YACHT while vacationing […]

Lisa Bloom has seen a lot in her decades as a legal powerhouse, but when the jury found Sean “Diddy” Combs not guilty of sex trafficking and racketeering, she says it hit like 1995 all over again. “This is the most disappointing verdict for victims since O.J.,” Bloom told TMZ, reflecting on what she sees […]

Ben McLemore, the former No. 7 overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, was found guilty Thursday of rape and sexual abuse stemming from an incident at a party in Lake Oswego in October 2021. The verdict capped a gripping 11-day trial in Clackamas County that featured testimony from McLemore, his accuser, and two of […]

Kay Adams didn’t just take the mound at Wrigley Field this week. She made it personal. The sports host and proud Chicago native threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Cubs game, dedicating the moment to legendary broadcaster Bob Uecker, per SportingNews. “This one was for Bob Uecker. ❤️,” Adams wrote in reply to […]

Bill Simmons did not hold back on his latest episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast. The veteran NBA analyst lit into the league’s new collective bargaining agreement, calling it “an apocalypse” for competitive basketball, AwfulAnnoucing reports. As he and Rob Mahoney discussed the Indiana Pacers’ inability to re-sign Myles Turner, Simmons shifted focus to what […]

Nancy Lieberman heard the shots Sophie Cunningham fired at Detroit, and she made sure to respond loud and clear. The Hall of Famer and former Detroit Shock star wasn’t about to let anyone take cheap digs at the city that helped grow the WNBA, per TMZ. Especially not from someone who just joined the Indiana […]

Tony Parker has gone toe-to-toe with some of the fiercest competitors in basketball history, but only one of them learned a new language just to mess with him during the Playoffs, FadeAwayWorld reports. That man was Kobe Bryant. The Spurs icon stopped by Kai Cenat’s “30 Days of Summer” Twitch marathon and gave the AMP […]

Jason Kelce may be done with the NFL, but he is clearly not done with putting himself in uncomfortable situations for a laugh. On the July 2 episode of New Heights, the podcast he co-hosts with his brother Travis Kelce, Jason revealed the hilarious and slightly painful results of a weight loss bet with longtime […]

Before Terry Crews became a star of sitcoms and game shows, he was a struggling NFL player with a brush in his hand and hope in his heart. His recent post about a forgotten photo reminded fans that his road to Hollywood started far from the cameras, per X. At 27, just cut from Washington, […]

The New York Knicks are on the verge of naming Mike Brown as their next head coach, and Ben Stiller is all for it. The longtime Knicks fan wasted no time sharing his reaction on X, posting a simple but fired-up message: “Let’s go” with three raised-fist emojis. Let’s go ✊✊✊ https://t.co/kVJgzIDxjw — Ben Stiller […]

Vibe Check isn’t just another show slapped onto a streaming schedule. It’s ESPN’s most intentional move yet to elevate women in sports media, and it finally has a premiere date. Launched on Monday, June 30, the program will drop new episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 5 p.m. ET on Disney+, marking only the […]

If you’ve ever dreamed of living like basketball royalty, now’s your shot. Michael Jordan’s former Highland Park estate, dubbed Champions Point, is officially up for short-term rent, and it’s not going for pocket change, NBCChicago reports. Listed through Airbnb Luxe, the estate promises an elite experience fit for a GOAT, complete with a jaw-dropping price […]