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Paige Bueckers is officially the WNBA Rookie of the Year, and she made the moment unforgettable with a dance down The Jennifer Hudson Show’s spirit tunnel, per SI. The Dallas Wings guard closed her first season averaging 19.2 points, 5.4 assists, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.6 steals while shooting an efficient 47.7 percent from the field, […]

Travis Kelce is letting fans in on how his wedding with Taylor Swift might look, and one thing is clear, a DJ probably won’t be setting the tone, TMZ reports. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end spoke about the couple’s big day for the first time on the latest episode of his “New Heights” podcast. […]

Every so often, Justin Herbert gives fans a glimpse of his playful side. The Los Angeles Chargers quarterback is known for avoiding the spotlight, but he has no problem trolling the cameras when they roll his way. Before the Monday Night Football matchup at Allegiant Stadium, Herbert casually tossed up what looked like a middle […]

Molly Qerim’s long run with ESPN is coming to a close. The network announced Monday night that the veteran host will step away from First Take at the end of the year, ending a near decade-long presence on the morning debate table, per Yahoo. Molly Qerim confirmed her exit from First Take and ESPN on […]

Patrick Mahomes may be 0-2 to start the NFL season, but off the field he’s still celebrating like a champion. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback enjoyed an early 30th birthday party thrown by his wife Brittany Mahomes just days after the team’s Sept. 14 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in a Super Bowl rematch, EOnline […]

Patrick Beverley stirred up debate once again, this time choosing Derrick Rose and Kyrie Irving over Russell Westbrook in a point guard showdown. On the latest episode of the Pat Bev Podcast, the veteran guard played a round of “one has to go” with a lineup featuring Rose, Irving, Allen Iverson, and Westbrook, per SI. […]

Jimmy Fallon took The Tonight Show to Detroit for the very first time, and the city made sure he felt its full personality, per HourDetroit. The special episode, filmed at the historic Detroit Opera House, aired Monday night and you can bet Fallon made sure it was a great time. Fallon, who partnered with Ford […]

Jared McCain’s rookie year was shaping up to be something special. Through 23 games with the Philadelphia 76ers, the former Duke guard averaged 15.3 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.6 assists, leading all rookies in scoring before a knee injury cut his season short. It was a gut punch for a player who looked well on […]

The Dallas Cowboys are preparing for their 1,000th regular-season game this Sunday, a milestone that highlights just how long Jerry Jones has been at the helm. Jones purchased the team back in 1989 and has now owned it longer than Clint Murchison and Bum Bright combined, shaping the Cowboys into a modern sports empire built […]

Canelo Álvarez doesn’t care who’s betting against him, even if it’s Jay-Z. In a recent interview with Speedy Morman for Complex, the Mexican boxing icon reflected on the time music mogul Jay-Z lost a quarter-million dollars wagering on Miguel Cotto to beat him in November 2015. Álvarez won that bout by unanimous decision, handing Hov […]

Tracy McGrady may have just spilled one of the NBA’s best-kept secrets. The Hall of Famer revealed that a 1-on-1 tournament is set to debut at the 2026 All-Star Weekend, a format fans have dreamed about for years, per Complex. Tracy McGrady reveals that the NBA may have a 1 on 1 tournament during All […]

The runway meets the hardwood this fall as Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham headlines TUNL’s second annual New York Fashion Week Gala on Sept. 15, per HollywoodReporter and Alford & Co.  Set at Lavan Midtown, the event partners with Rémy Martin and Louis XIII to blend luxury, artistry, and cultural innovation into one unforgettable night. […]

A true pound-for-pound clash takes center stage Saturday when Canelo Alvarez defends his super middleweight crown against Terence Crawford. It is more than just a championship bout, it is a meeting of legacies. Alvarez stands as one of the most accomplished fighters of his generation while Crawford chases a chance to become the first man […]

Usain Bolt’s 100m world record of 9.58 seconds has stood untouched for 16 years, but the sprint legend just admitted he could have gone even faster, per TheTimes.  Faster than the greatest sprint ever run? That’s what Bolt believes, and science might back him up. When Bolt stunned the world in Berlin in 2009, his […]

Tua Tagovailoa heard some harsh words after his rough Week 1 showing. Former Dolphins lineman Richie Incognito, never one to bite his tongue, unleashed a blunt assessment of the quarterback, per Heavy. “Tua is a*s,” Incognito said on The Arena Show. “He looks bad. I mean, he is ass. He looks bad.” 🎥 Richie Incognito […]

Shaq admits he has no idea how many companies the big fella endorsed over the years. That’s how big his empire has become. “I have no idea, brother. I’m just thankful for the opportunity,” O’Neal recently told HoopsHype when asked to tally his partnerships. The four-time NBA champion has become such a fixture in the […]

Notre Dame football has never lacked star power in its orbit, but Marcus Freeman made it clear this week that comedian Shane Gillis has carved out a unique place in the Fighting Irish universe, per TheAthletic Speaking at his weekly press conference, Freeman described Gillis as “an awesome human” whose craft brings notoriety but also […]

Shane Gillis has become a reliable face for Bud Light’s recent string of commercials, and his latest might be the funniest yet. Gillis takes viewers on what he calls a “tailgate safari” through LSU country, blending satire with a perfect nod to college football culture, per FanBuzz. The two-minute ad shows Gillis in safari gear, […]

Pablo Torre shook the NBA media world last week when his podcast dropped a detailed investigation alleging that the Los Angeles Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer skirted salary cap rules by funneling illicit perks to Kawhi Leonard. The story has dominated discussion, a rare September headline in a league that usually takes a breath before […]

There’s a new sheriff in town. Larry Ellison, Michigan football’s most prominent booster, has leapfrogged Elon Musk to claim the title of the richest person in the world, per CNN. Bloomberg reports that Ellison’s net worth skyrocketed to $393 billion, a $101 billion surge in a single day after Oracle’s earnings blew past Wall Street […]

Kevin Hart never misses a chance to represent his hometown, and ahead of Sunday’s Eagles-Chiefs showdown, the comedian turned Philadelphia hype man once again. Appearing on Travis and Jason Kelce’s New Heights podcast, Hart broke down why Philly fans are unlike any other when it comes to smack talk. Sunday’s game at Arrowhead Stadium already […]

Another team bites the dust.The Detroit Tigers organization faces a crisis far from the baseball diamond. At least eight men employed by the team, its business branch Ilitch Sports and Entertainment (IS+E), or its broadcast partner have been accused of misconduct toward women since 2023, according to a detailed investigation by The Athletic. The group […]

LeBron James is expanding his playbook beyond basketball by teaming up with Indeed and his UNINTERRUPTED platform to push for skills-first hiring. Alongside the LeBron James Family Foundation, the partnership aims to create more equitable opportunities by spotlighting the value of skills over traditional credentials, per Complex. The campaign launched on Sept. 5 with a […]

Ben Simmons’ latest NBA chapter took a surprising turn when his agent, Bernie Lee, decided to part ways with the three-time All-Star, per BleacherReport. According to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post, the move came after Simmons showed no interest in pursuing talks with the New York Knicks. Ben Simmons’ agent had enough and […]

The Minnesota Vikings have plenty of legends, but only one can claim he added a little spiritual push to J.J. McCarthy’s first NFL win. Randy Moss went from Hall of Fame wideout to part-time fortune teller on the ManningCast Monday night, and his call set the stage for one of the most exciting debuts a […]

Michael Irvin sees a familiar spark in two Harlem legends, per Complex. In a new appearance on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay, the Hall of Fame wideout compared the banter-filled partnership of Mase and Cam’ron on their hit show It Is What It Is to his own bond with Deion Sanders. View this post on […]

If you thought sneakerheads chasing Air Jordans was the peak of Michael Jordan memorabilia, think again. A gallon of McDonald’s McJordan BBQ sauce, brewed up for a one-time promotion in 1992, has resurfaced online and is going for a cool $6,000 on eBay. Yes, six grand for barbecue sauce that’s been sealed for more than […]

Benny Safdie’s solo directorial debut, The Smashing Machine, is shaping up to be one of the year’s most talked-about films. After earning him the Silver Lion for Best Director at the Venice Film Festival and giving Dwayne Johnson the strongest reviews of his career, the new trailer now gives audiences a closer look at Johnson’s […]

Jayson Tatum sat down once again with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson on All the Smoke, and this time the conversation turned to hip-hop. Barnes wasted no time, asking the Celtics star to give his “starting five in the rap game,” per Complex Tatum didn’t hesitate. “Hov is the greatest” Jayson Tatum’s Top 5 Rappers […]

Randy Moss is stepping back into the NFL spotlight, but this time the Hall of Fame wide receiver is bringing with him a story of resilience, per Yahoo. Moss will return to ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown in Week 1 after taking last season off to battle Stage 2 bile duct cancer, a fight that tested […]

Sue Bird and Alex Morgan have added another high-profile name to their groundbreaking sports collective, TOGETHXR. On Thursday, Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese was announced as the newest member of the ownership group, joining co-founders Bird, Morgan, Simone Manuel, and Chloe Kim in their mission to expand the reach and influence of women’s sports, Yahoo […]

Adrian Wojnarowski’s legendary run in basketball reporting just received its highest honor, and the congratulatory message that followed may have finally put an end to one of the NBA’s most talked-about rivalries. Woj, as fans know him, earned the Curt Gowdy Media Award, given by the Basketball Hall of Fame to those who have made […]

Mark Cuban has stepped into the spotlight to defend Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and star forward Kawhi Leonard after fresh controversy erupted, per SI. A recent investigative report from journalist Pablo Torre suggested the franchise may have skirted NBA salary cap rules by channeling extra money to Leonard through an endorsement deal with […]

From WNBA highlight reels to the Venice Film Festival, Angel Reese has officially stepped into Hollywood. The Chicago Sky forward added actress to her growing resume with a cameo in Kathryn Bigelow’s latest thriller A House of Dynamite, which premiered Tuesday to an 11-minute standing ovation, ESPN reports. 🙃 https://t.co/la5eQrw0dr — Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) September […]

Streameast, once the go-to hub for illegal sports streams, has gone dark just days before the NFL season kicks off, Yahoo reports. According to The Athletic, the closure followed a year-long investigation led by the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), which partnered with Egyptian authorities to bring down what it called the largest illicit […]

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Minnesota Vikings star Justin Jefferson are suiting up for a new kind of game day, per Pepsico. The duo has teamed up with Pepsi for the brand’s “Tailgate Crashers” campaign, trading helmets and jerseys for blue jumpsuits and a mission to make sure every fan at the lot has […]

Taylor Swift’s name is once again buzzing around the Super Bowl halftime show conversation, and this time, the chatter came directly from the top of the NFL, per TMZ. Commissioner Roger Goodell admitted that Swift would be welcomed with open arms if she ever chose to headline football’s biggest stage. View this post on Instagram […]

The Stafford family has had their share of headlines, but the latest one stings on a personal level. Kelly Stafford, wife of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, revealed on the “Sunday Sports Club” podcast that her daughters faced bullying at school after trade rumors spread earlier this year. HEARTBREAKING: Matt Stafford’s wife Kelly revealed […]

Jaylen Brown is making headlines for what he didn’t say. The Boston Celtics star kept quiet when asked about his father’s arrest during a recent encounter at Los Angeles International Airport, brushing off questions as he moved through the terminal. The silence comes at a tense time. Brown’s father, Marselles, once a professional boxer, is […]