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Former NBA star Rasheed Wallace has a lot of things in his noisy mind recently. Aside from joining Penny Hardaway’s coaching staff at Memphis, it seems the outspoken big man has been preoccupied making hot takes on current NBA stars. In a recent podcast interview with Million Dollaz Worth of Game, he said LeBron James […]

From The Bay to The Great Wall of China, Ben Simmons has been linked to almost every single destination by now. The disgruntled star has been adamant that he wants out of the Philadelphia 76ers, even if he gets fined over a million dollars if he refuses to attend training camp. Like almost every single […]

New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter had numerous milestones during his illustrious career. But for some, none was more memorable than him tallying his 3,000th career hit. That he did it in stunning fashion on July 9, 2011—via a 400-foot home run—at Yankee Stadium against the Tampa Bay Rays made Jeter’s feat even more legendary. […]

It’s still unsure when Jamal Murray will plunge back into action. The Denver Nuggets star is still recuperating from an ACL injury that kept him out of the NBA Playoffs last season. But despite the long road to recovery, it’s clear that he’s maintained a sunny disposition. With full basketball still out of reach for […]

Another day, another cryptic message from Montrezl Harrell. It seems the Washington Wizards big man always has a lot of things running through his mind and he’s not shy about revealing them on Twitter. Harrell will play for his fourth team in seven seasons in the NBA. But despite his journeyman status and other hurdles […]

If there’s one thing former NBA star Rasheed Wallace is also good at aside from getting buckets, it’s running his mouth. He had his fair share of scuffles during his heyday and until now, the controversial forward is not shy about speaking his mind. In a recent podcast interview with Million Dollaz Worth of Game, […]

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr is a very busy man these days as he prepares his squad for training camp. But despite his hectic schedule, the amiable tactician always finds time for his alma mater. Kerr helped lead Arizona to the Final Four in 1988 as the team’s top point guard. He teamed up […]

A wise philosopher once said: We not double-teaming in open gym. That wise philosopher, of course, is Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker. He made the memorable remark in 2019 during an offseason pickup game. The video of it quickly went viral, with some NBA players even roasting Booker for it. Now, it seems he’s going […]

As with most golf tournaments, picking a definitive winner prior to the PGA Tour Championship was difficult. Despite Patrick Cantlay holding the top spot in the leaderboard for most of the season-ending contest, the title was still up for grabs on Sunday. In the end, Cantlay held on to win the trophy by one stroke […]

Even the arrival of Joe Burrow last season wasn’t enough to get the Cincinnati Bengals over the hump, missing the NFL Playoffs for the fifth straight year. Burrow, however, had a solid rookie stint despite his knee injuries and he will only get better with one campaign tucked under his belt. The fast-rising quarterback had […]

Matthew Stafford has yet to play a single second for the Los Angeles Rams but some people are already expecting him to have a huge campaign in the upcoming NFL season. After a string of empty stints with the Detroit Lions, Stafford will have a much-needed change of scenery in the City of Angels. This […]

It’s pretty safe to assume that not a day goes by that Kobe Bryant’s family doesn’t think of the late Los Angeles Lakers icon. When he retired from the NBA in 2016, Kobe dedicated his life to his family, most especially to his and Vanessa’s four daughters. The eldest of their lovely children, Natalia Bryant, […]

Despite undergoing some personal matters with his family, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is still keeping up to date on the latest pop culture trends. Curry took to Twitter to congratulate Drake on the much-anticipated release of his new album, “Certified Lover Boy.” There’s a cruel joke somewhere there regarding the two-time MVP’s dad, […]

The Chicago Bulls aren’t done making moves in what has been a fruitful offseason. After getting DeMar DeRozan, Lonzo Ball, Alex Caruso, and Derrick Jones Jr., the Bulls also targeted Paul Millsap. But the veteran forward chose to sign with the Brooklyn Nets instead. After missing out on the four-time All-Star, the Bulls aren’t staying […]

Betting has always been part of the whole spectrum of sports. Almost every league has fans willing to gamble money to make viewing more exciting—and that includes the UFC. The UFC continues to grow in popularity, with some observers even believing it could take over boxing as the biggest draw in fight sports. But of […]

It’s official. Rookie quarterback Mac Jones will run the offense for the New England Patriots. Just in case you have been too busy watching videos of cute kittens on YouTube, Jones got the QB1 status for Patriots coach Bill Belichick after veteran signal-caller Cam Newton got cut. While the move came as a surprise to […]

It’s hard to be Ben Simmons right now. He’s found himself in the headlines once again after publicly stating that he wants out of the Philadelphia 76ers. While he has every right to voice his displeasure, exiting the team on the heels of an atrocious performance in the NBA Playoffs won’t make fans very happy. […]

The Brooklyn Nets added more firepower to their already loaded roster by acquiring free agent Paul Millsap from the Denver Nuggets. The veteran forward was in the middle of a tug of war among several teams, including the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, and Chicago Bulls. Put perhaps sensing the Nets will give him […]

File this under Things You Thought You Would Never See. A female MMA fighter took psychological warfare to an entirely different level over the weekend after she savagely trolled her opponent. During a promotional event of their MMA match in Poland, Ewa Brodnicka surprised everyone by taking out a sex toy and handed it to […]

After becoming a co-owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves, baseball icon Alex Rodriguez looked to widen his business realm by planning to buy Italian card company Panini. It seemed the deal was running smoothly, with Rodriguez hoping to merge his Slam Corp. with Panini. Until it wasn’t. According to a report by the New York Post, […]

The issue of getting vaccinated against COVID-19 has been polarizing, to say the least. Even in the NBA, many players are still reportedly refusing to get jabbed. In hopes of helping combat further transmission of the deadly virus, the Golden State Warriors have made a significant move for the upcoming season. In line with local […]

Free agent wide receiver Dez Bryant is hoping to make a comeback in the NFL. But while his chances remain lukewarm, the outspoken star is making his presence felt off the field. When he’s not busy watching the US Open, Bryant spends his time sharing his thoughts on social media about a wide range of […]

It seems the entire NFL world is discussing the surprising sacking of Cam Newton from the New England Patriots. His exit has paved the way for rookie Mac Jones to take over the starting quarterback role for coach Bill Belichick, who continues to surprise many with his roster decisions. Belichick has repeatedly proven himself to […]

James Harden once again proclaimed recently that facing the Brooklyn Nets will be “scary hours” for the rest of the NBA. He has made the two-word phrase his mantra of sorts since joining the Nets last season, teaming up with the already formidable duo of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Many fans felt that Harden […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is back on the grind. No, it’s not about bringing back Taco Tuesdays. With still a few weeks before the start of training camp, LeBron is already in the laboratory to recalibrate his 36-year-old body for another long journey ahead. Even with getting a slew of veteran help in […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers big man Pau Gasol continues to be a big draw in Europe. He finished a decent campaign in his emotional return to FC Barcelona and he looks forward to lacing up again in the next season. But in the meantime, Gasol has extra hours to reminisce about the good old days, […]

The Denver Nuggets haven’t made big moves in the offseason, choosing to largely stay pat with the roster that had another strong run last season. But that doesn’t mean Nikola Jokic and company aren’t putting in the work. In fact, it appears Jokic is already back at it, shooting hoops at the Nuggets’ practice facility. […]

After spending quality time with Brooklyn Nets star James Harden and Kanye West recently, Miami Heat guard Victor Oladipo is now busy hitting back at false information. Or so he claims. Oladipo reacted to a report tagging him as the biggest loser of this year’s NBA free agency after losing as much as $110 million […]

Rajon Rondo is officially back with the Los Angeles Lakers, joining other guys rewinding it with the squad, including Dwight Howard, Trevor Ariza and Wayne Ellington. In the first place, Rondo shouldn’t have been released last season, especially after being an integral piece to the Lakers’ title run in the NBA Bubble. While many people […]

Cristiano Ronaldo is back at Old Trafford after agreeing to return to Manchester United, a move that came at the heels of Lionel Messi transferring to Paris Saint-Germain. Ronaldo saw his stardom rise during his stint with The Red Devils from 2003 to 2009, helping the team become a perennial contender. He joined Real Madrid […]

Newly installed Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Jared Dudley will be a very busy man when training camp tips off. But for now, he’s still spending his free time lurking the mean streets of Twitter. Dudley will always look back with fondness on his two-year stint with the Los Angeles Lakers. He helped the team win […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is raring to get back on the floor with his revamped squad. He has already worked out with new teammate Russell Westbrook ahead of the Lakers’ training camp in the coming days. LeBron is hungry to prove doubters wrong once again after he felt insulted by getting zero votes […]

The Brooklyn Nets have already been marked as the odds-on favorite to win the title in the upcoming NBA season. Boasting a finally healthy lineup featuring Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving, it truly seems the Nets will wreak havoc across the league. But like most teams, the Nets underwent changes in the offseason, […]

Not a few were surprised when NFL legend Deion Sanders was named coach of Jackson State last December. While Sanders sure has the acumen to steer a young squad, picking a relatively unknown program was quite unexpected from the flamboyant cornerback. But in his short time with Jackson State, the 54-year-old Sanders has immediately made […]

Cristiano Ronaldo is back with Manchester United, proving once again that he’s always seen red. He was close to signing with archrival Manchester City but the star striker pulled out the last minute and decided to return to Old Trafford, sending shockwaves to the football world. The lure of ending his illustrious career where it […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has been at the center of many trade rumors in the offseason. But his latest venture seems to indicate that he won’t be going anywhere. Lillard has collaborated with NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal to re-create and re-release the legendary signature shoe of the Big Diesel. The Reebok “Shaqnosis” was […]

Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley promised a lot of fireworks during their much-anticipated fight on Sunday at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland. Well, they surely delivered on that. The match got so heated, the tension even boiled over to the stands. Paul and Woodley weren’t the only ones who traded blows, as several fans […]

Veteran guard Patty Mills will provide more help for Kevin Durant and the powerhouse unit of the Brooklyn Nets. He surprisingly left the San Antonio Spurs to join the Nets in the offseason, signing a two-year, $12 million deal. Mills will serve as the backup of Kyrie Irving and James Harden, providing instant scoring punch […]

Paul Pierce was all about the smoke during clutch situations when he starred for the Boston Celtics. That phrase, however, has taken an entirely different meaning these days. The Celtics legend has been busy with a bunch of other ventures since he was given the pink slip as ESPN analyst early this year. On Sunday, […]