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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 […]

Sydney Sweeney walked straight into a storm when Christy opened to a rough box-office weekend. The biographical drama, where she steps into Christy Martin’s gloves, drew only $1.3 million in more than 2,000 theaters and landed among the weakest wide releases ever, per Variety. Sweeney did not flinch. She responded with a long Instagram message […]

Daniel Jones looked calm when the Giants made a major shift at quarterback in 2019, and maybe he already sensed what the future held. Long before he replaced Eli Manning as New York’s starter, a young Jones posed for a childhood photo in the jersey of the Giants legend he would eventually follow. Darren Rovell […]

Major League Soccer wasted no time shaking up its future. Hours after revealing that MLS Season Pass will drop its paywall next year, the league announced a sweeping calendar overhaul that shifts MLS into full alignment with top European competitions beginning in 2027, MLSSoccer reports. The move marks one of the most dramatic changes since […]

Jameson Williams lit up when he heard the Lions tapped Eminem to help shape future Thanksgiving halftime shows, per ESPN. The Detroit wideout loved the idea, and he quickly offered a suggestion for the superstar as he steps into the new role. Williams wants to see Detroit’s rising names get their moment on one of […]

Paul Skenes finally gave the world a real smile, and Livvy Dunne made sure fans saw every second of it. The Pirates ace captured the 2025 NL Cy Young award on Wednesday night as friends and family gathered around him, and Dunne added her signature humor to the moment, per People. She posted a photo […]

It’s Easy Money Sniper, what did you expect? Kevin Durant and iShowSpeed tried to team up for a two-on-two run, but things fell apart fast, per NewsBreak. The streamer found himself staring up at St. John’s big men Zuby Ejiofor and Bryce Hopkins. Their size difference hit him immediately, and he said they looked like […]

Rey Mysterio honored the twentieth anniversary of Eddie Guerrero’s death with a tribute that read like a message to the brother he still feels beside him, per The Players Tribute. Rey looked back on those early days in Tijuana, when he rode with his uncle to the arena, smelled the food stands near the entrance […]

Christy Martin stepped in with her own punch this week, pushing back at the critiques aimed at Sydney Sweeney over the new biopic “Christy.” The retired boxing icon shared a photo with the “Euphoria” star and called out what she viewed as unfair shots from actress Ruby Rose. “I have always been a fighter. My […]

Kay Adams took a rare step this week and peeled back the curtain on her personal life, Yahoo reports. The NFL host, known for her sharp football insight and magnetic on-air presence, opened up about where she stands on love, dating, and what she finally wants at this stage of her life. It seems like […]

Mikey Williams finally felt like himself again. The former viral sensation and once top-ranked middle school player delivered his sharpest performance in years on Tuesday, dropping 30 points in Sacramento State’s tight 92-87 loss to UC Santa Barbara. For a player who once drew millions of views before he could even drive, the night marked […]

Jordyn Woods did not let Funny Marco’s comment about Karl-Anthony Towns slide. During the Tuesday November 11 episode of Open Thoughts, Marco tossed out a claim that Towns switches up his voice on purpose, Complex reports. Woods, who has dated the New York Knicks star since 2020, shut down that theory quickly and confidently. Marco […]

Paige Bueckers just added another milestone to her growing list of accomplishments. The Dallas Wings star has inked a multiyear memorabilia deal with Fanatics that will feature exclusive collectibles spanning both her UConn and WNBA careers, SportsBusinessJournal reports. The new Paige Bueckers collection launched this week, including signed basketballs, jerseys, sneakers, photos, and even select […]

What an honor for The Rock. To Dwayne Johnson, hearing Christopher Nolan applaud his performance in The Smashing Machine was like living in a dream, per CBR. The actor recently opened up about what it felt like to hear the Oppenheimer director call his portrayal of MMA legend Mark Kerr “incredible” during a Director’s Guild […]

She’s working on it. Caitlin Clark may be one of basketball’s brightest stars, but her golf game? That’s still a work in progress. The Indiana Fever guard returned to the Annika Pro-Am at Pelican Golf Club in Florida, eager to show off some improvement since her debut last year, per Marca. Known for her relentless […]

A wild scene unfolded at Northwest Stadium during the Washington Commanders’ matchup with the Detroit Lions when a fan decided to make himself part of the action. The unidentified man climbed over the guardrail and sprinted toward the field, only to be swiftly tackled by security. Whatever thrill he was chasing ended just as quickly […]

The Dallas Cowboys are still reeling from the sudden death of defensive end Marshawn Kneeland. The 24-year-old was found dead between the night of Nov. 5 and the early morning of Nov. 6, following what authorities suspect was suicide. The NFL community reacted swiftly, with every team holding pregame tributes before their Week 10 matchups. […]

This hit might sting a little. Sydney Sweeney is facing heavy backlash after actor Ruby Rose accused her of “ruining” the new boxing biopic Christy. The film, inspired by trailblazing boxer Christy Martin, opened last weekend to modest box office numbers despite strong early reviews praising Sweeney’s performance, per Collider. The criticism arrives amid a […]

During the 2023-2024 NBA season, Anthony Edwards became one of basketball’s most talked-about players, per SI. His mix of swagger and skill captivated fans, helping his debut shoe, the AE1, sell out immediately. His confident southern charm made him one of the league’s most marketable young stars, leading brands to line up for partnerships. Sprite […]

Charles Barkley never disappoints when it comes to on-air moments that leave fans shaking their heads and laughing at the same time. His latest reveal on ESPN’s ManningCast might take the crown. During Monday Night Football, Peyton Manning brought up one of Barkley’s most bizarre rumors, Complex reports. The Hall of Famer didn’t dodge the […]

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are taking the next step in their relationship, but not everyone from their inner circle will reportedly make the guest list. The superstar couple, who got engaged before the 2025 NFL season, are finalizing wedding plans for 2026, TheSpun reports. Kelce proposed after two years of dating, and he is […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have impressed to start the 2025–26 season, even without their leader on the court. With LeBron James still recovering from a sciatica injury, head coach JJ Redick has guided the team to an 8-3 record through its first 11 games. Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves have carried much of the offensive […]

The NBA lost one of its most electric and complex figures this week. Four-time All-Star and former Knicks legend, Michael Ray Richardson, remembered as much for his dazzling play as his redemption story, died Tuesday in Lawton, Oklahoma, at 70. His attorney and close friend, John Zelbst, confirmed the news to Andscape, noting that Richardson […]

A24’s latest trailer for Marty Supreme gives Timothée Chalamet the spotlight in a way fans haven’t seen before. Directed by Josh Safdie, the sports dramedy follows table-tennis prodigy Marty Mauser in 1950s New York as he hustles, romances, and battles his way toward a Wheaties box dream, per Variety. It’s a fictionalized spin on the […]

The wave of NBA players turning to podcasting has taken over the sports landscape, and Draymond Green has been right at the center of it. Between The Draymond Green Show and Why Is Draymond Green Talking About Football with NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Warriors forward has carved out a strong voice beyond the hardwood. […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic continues to make basketball look easy. On Friday night, the reigning Finals MVP powered the Nuggets to an NBA Cup group-stage win over the Golden State Warriors, finishing with 26 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists while shooting a ridiculous 12-of-15 from the field, per BasketballNetwork. Jamal Murray chipped in […]

Sydney Sweeney might be preparing for her biggest role yet, and this time, it might not be on set. The Euphoria star, who recently starred as trailblazing fighter Christy Martin in the biopic Christy, revealed that the experience sparked a genuine curiosity about entering the boxing ring herself, per TMZ. “There was a moment in […]

Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny just turned the industry’s loudest week into a referendum on cultural power. The former owns this year’s conversation with nine Grammy nominations, the most of any artist, per TheGuardian. The latter stands on six, right as the NFL taps him for the 2026 Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show. The […]

Michelle Beadle is once again firing shots at her old ESPN colleague, per LarryBrownSports. This time, she took aim at Stephen A. Smith after he signed on as the face of Papaya Gaming’s new World Solitaire Championship. On her “Beadle and Decker” podcast, Beadle didn’t even say Smith’s name directly but left no confusion about […]

The NBA fraternity has had a rough few weeks, with multiple off-court incidents involving former players surfacing. The latest to draw attention is Memphis Grizzlies icon Tony Allen, who was arrested in Arkansas on drug-related charges that have quickly gone viral. Allen, who made his name as one of the league’s fiercest defenders, was reportedly […]

Jaylen Brown has had better weeks. The Celtics star is battling through a 4-5 start, injuries across the roster, and now, a hairline scandal that’s taken over NBA social media. After multiple incidents involving Brown’s hair dye rubbing off on opposing players’ jerseys, Rick Ross has officially entered the chat, per TheSportsRush. It began innocently […]

Meghan Markle is stepping back into the Hollywood spotlight for the first time since leaving Suits eight years ago. Sources confirmed to Deadline that the Duchess of Sussex has joined the cast of Amazon MGM Studios’ upcoming film Close Personal Friends. While her exact role remains under wraps, the project marks her first scripted acting […]

Wait until you see the list. Draymond Green has played with some of the NBA’s biggest stars during his 14 seasons with the Golden State Warriors. From championships to iconic playoff runs, he’s seen it all. When asked to name his top five teammates of all time, the outspoken forward gave an answer that caught […]

The NFL’s global expansion will reach new heights on November 16 when the Washington Commanders and Miami Dolphins face off at Madrid’s Bernabéu Stadium. While the matchup marks the league’s first-ever game in Spain, all eyes will be on the halftime stage featuring Argentine producer BIZARRAP and Puerto Rican superstar Daddy Yankee, the NFL reports. […]

Former NBA player Eddy Curry is sounding the alarm on a new kind of full-court press that has nothing to do with basketball. During an appearance on the Out The Mud podcast, the ex-Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks center shared how social media scammers, posing as “Instagram girls,” are using advanced catfishing tactics to […]