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Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun had a surreal training session with Hakeem “The Dream” Olajuwon during his rookie year two years ago. Alperen Sengun made the startling revelation in an interview on the Podcast P With Paul George show on Wednesday. "I worked Hakeem [Olajuwon] once… It was my first year. I was so surprised […]

It turned out legendary Los Angeles Lakers head coach Pat Riley had a beef with veteran actor Rob Lowe in the 1980s. Rob Lowe and Magic Johnson had several things in common: they were both from the Midwest, almost the same age, and Southern California residents. The actor said he got to know Magic Johnson […]

Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton stated the obvious after their 114-110 loss to the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Monday. He weighed in on their performance after the game, per SI.com’s Tony East. “We’re just not playing well right now, if I’m being honest with you,” Tyrese Haliburton quipped. The Pacers didn’t play like […]

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma has taken exception to potential trade rumors. He shared his thoughts after his big game against the Detroit Pistons on Monday. “Damn bro why you wanna trade me?” Kyle Kuzma tweeted after the game. Kuzma made a statement against the Pistons on Monday. He had a near-triple-double with 32 points, […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was in the limelight the day after they beat Buffalo Bills in Week 12. Jalen Hurts sat courtside and watched the Philadelphia 76ers’ game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday. Apparently, Hurts’ presence at Wells Fargo Center motivated the Sixers to play one of their best games of the […]

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball will most likely miss their upcoming game against the New York Knicks, per the Charlotte Observer’s Rod Boone. “LaMelo Ball (right ankle) is doubtful for tomorrow’s in-season tournament game against the Knicks in New York. James Bouknight is probable,” Boone tweeted on Monday. LaMelo Ball's ankle injury leaves him […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves and Philadelphia 76ers guard Patrick Beverly got into a heated confrontation on Monday. The fracas occurred late in the third quarter with the Sixers leading the Lakers 93-72. Beverly and Robert Covington double-teamed Reaves near the baseline. Covington seemingly nudged the Lakers guard out of bounds but the former […]

Could Brennan Marion replace Jeff Lebby as Oklahoma football offensive coordinator? Marion currently spearheads a high-octane offense for UNLV football. Consequently, he’s become a hot coaching commodity for the 2024 NCAA season, per All Hogs’ Jacob Davis. Brennan Marion’s name is heating up in the coaching carousel. The man has plenty of options whether it […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham has reacted to Philadelphia 76ers center Paul Reed’s comments on Anthony Davis. Paul Reed, the Sixers’ backup center, dubbed Davis “a big flopper” leading up to their game on Monday. Darvin Ham didn’t criticize Paul Reed for his comments. Instead, the Lakers head coach simply wished him well […]

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor weighed in on their loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 12. Taylor said the Bengals should put the loss behind them and move on, per the Cincinnati Enquirer’s Charlie Goldsmith. “Zac Taylor: ‘Go find a way to get a win, change the narrative and play meaningful football,’” Goldsmith […]

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker summoned his inner Kobe Bryant against the New York Knicks on Sunday. The three-time NBA All-Star made a spectacular fadeaway three-pointer over a double team with just 1.7 seconds left. It was the last three of Devin Booker’s 28 points in the Suns’ scintillating 116-113 win over the Knicks. […]

Memo to Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker’s haters: he’s not scared of double teams anymore. He hit a three-pointer over a double team with 1.7 seconds left against the New York Knicks on Sunday. Devin Booker promptly shared his sentiments on social media after the pulsating victory. His heroics fired up 2014 NBA MVP Kevin […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has never heard the Memphis Grizzlies’ FedEx Forum crowd so quiet in his four-year NBA career. Anthony Edwards made that observation after the Timberwolves’ 119-97 rout of the Grizzlies on Sunday, per Grizzlies beat reporter Darmichael Cole. Anthony Edwards said the FedExForum crowd was “dead” during Sunday’s Grizzlies-Wolves game. “I’ve […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts chimed in on their come-from-behind 37-34 overtime win over the Buffalo Bills in Week 12. Jalen Hurts said the Eagles simply willed themselves to victory over the Bills on Sunday, per the Delaware News Journal’s Martin Frank. “Jalen Hurts: ‘We find a way to win…another gutsy win for us.’ Said […]

Golden State Warriors enforcer Draymond Green will not compromise his playing style and stop defending his teammates. He couldn’t care less if the NBA is holding his checkered past against him. Draymond Green shared his thoughts with ESPN reporter Kendra Andrews this weekend. “What matters to me is how the people I care about first […]

Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Bryce Young took the blame for their 17-10 loss to the Tennessee Titans in Week 12. Bryce Young told reporters he took responsibility for yet another Panthers setback, per The Athletic’s Joe Person. Bryce Young on the fourth-and-6 check. Says it’s “on me.” pic.twitter.com/oMzYRwSFvx — Joe Person (@josephperson) November 26, 2023 […]

Disgruntled New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara chimed in on their 24-15 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 12. Kamara told reporters the Saints still haven’t figured out how to get better, per ESPN reporter Katherine Terrell. “I just feel like there’s too much talking, talking about what we ‘need’ to look like. […]

Rapper Ludacris took everybody by surprise in the Atlanta Falcons’ game against the New Orleans Saints in Week 12. Ludacris, an Atlanta native and three-time Grammy Award winner, came down from the rafters of Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday. Ludacris came down from the ceiling to perform at the Falcons game 😂 🔥 pic.twitter.com/PYok0127dH — Bleacher […]

Warning to Canelo Alvarez: David Benavidez is hot on his trail after the latter’s victory over Demetrius Andrade. David Benavidez served notice he is out for Canelo Alvarez’s undisputed super middleweight crown. The former insinuated he is the real champion after his sixth-round TKO win over Demetrius Andrade on Saturday, per The Score. David Benavidez […]

Micah Parsons feels this year’s version of the Dallas Cowboys are a special bunch. Parsons shared his thoughts on social media after DaRon Bland’s celebration and the Cowboys’ 45-10 romp over the Washington Commanders on Thanksgiving Day. So much greatness on this team!! I’m so thankful to be apart of this journey with these guys […]

Fans who looked forward to the Steve Aoki halftime show during the Seattle Seahawks’ game against the San Francisco 49ers were up in arms on Thanksgiving Day. NBC aired Steve Aoki for just several seconds before going into a bizarre commercial break. Television viewers grew irate after catching a mere glimpse of the famous electronic […]

It wasn’t a Happy Thanksgiving Day for NFL and Pittsburgh Steelers legend Terry Bradshaw. The long-time NFL on FOX analyst stirred controversy after he kissed celebrity chef Antonia Lofaso on the cheek on Thursday. He made the questionable gesture prior to the Thanksgiving Day game between the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions. Antonia Lafaso […]

Ohio State football landed a former Northwestern recruit for its 2024 recruiting class on Thursday. Three-star interior lineman Gabe VanSickle committed to the Ohio State program on Thanksgiving Day. Gabe VanSickle tweeted his commitment to Ohio State football this week. Just a kid from ❌ichigan 🌰🌰#committed @CoachJFrye @ryandaytime @OhioStateFB @CoachSollenne pic.twitter.com/7UC6gJP09O — 𝑮𝒂𝒃𝒆 𝑽𝒂𝒏𝑺𝒊𝒄𝒌𝒍𝒆 (@gabe_vansickle) […]

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard a.k.a. rapper Dame D.O.L.L.A. has been dreaming of a musical collaboration with J. Cole, Drake, and Kendrick. Damian Lillard shared his thoughts on the “Knuckleheads With Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles” podcast on Thursday. We had to ask about the music right?? Same Dolla aka @Dame_Lillard talks about some […]

LSU women’s basketball superstar Angel Reese has doubled down on her Deion Sanders-like stance amid her controversial absence. Angel Reese has gone under the radar from LSU women’s basketball for the past several days. However, she made her presence felt on her TikTok account this week. @angelreese10 ♬ original sound – Positive_mindset23 Angel Reese has […]

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell has owned up to his bad fake punt call against the Green Bay Packers. Campbell shared his thoughts with reporters on Thanksgiving Day, per The Athletic’s Colton Pouncy. “That’s a bad call on me … Shouldn’t have done that,” Campbell said on the botched punt call. Detroit trailed Green […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr showed his sense of humor during their game against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. Kerr hilariously trolled ESPN NBA analyst Richard Jefferson during a sideline interview in the first half. Kerr dodged comments on Jefferson saying the Warriors head coach was upset at his team’s rim protection. Instead, […]

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay recently took a shot at ESPN reporter Molly Qerim. Jim Irsay vented his anger on Molly Qerim in his official X account on Wednesday. “And on 1st Take, the Woman that preceded Stephen A…how dare you pretend to know me; I don’t know your name and I don’t care to. […]

Zach Edey and Purdue basketball did much more than just win the 2023 Maui Invitational tournament on Wednesday. Their win over Marquette basketball duplicated a gaudy feat UConn pulled off 12 years ago, per OptaSTATS. Over the last three days, @BoilerBall has beaten teams ranked No. 4, 7 & 11 in the AP Top 25 […]

Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic and Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs nearly sparked a free-for-all in their game on Wednesday. It all began with Nikola Jokic attempting a hook shot from close range and the score tied at 108 apiece. The two teams fought for possession after Jokic’s miss. Magic point guard Cole Anthony […]

Eugenio Suarez has broken his silence on his trade to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday. Although the deal took the former Seattle Mariners by surprise, he understood the nature of the business, per MLB reporter Daniel Kramer. “Eugenio Suarez in a phone interview just now: ‘I heard some rumors earlier this month, but I understand […]

ESPN First Take host Stephen A. Smith is in hot water. Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay is threatening to file a lawsuit against him for his comments on the show, per The 33rd Team’s Ari Meirov. #Colts owner Jim Irsay is threatening to sue Stephen A. Smith and First Take for how they spoke about […]

New York Jets offensive lineman Duane Brown could take the field soon, per ESPN senior NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler. “Source on #Jets OT Duane Brown getting activated off IR this week: ‘Very possible,’” Fowler tweeted on Wednesday. Jets Wednesday injury report: Michael Carter looks unlikely for Friday, Duane Brown decision Thursday https://t.co/AhzU3NxJun — New York […]

Veteran actor Samuel L. Jackson has weighed in on Kansas basketball center Hunter Dickinson’s incessant flopping. “Damn, this Dickinson MF on @KUHoops flops like he’s on a Soccer Pitch!!!” Samuel L. Jackson tweeted on Wednesday. Jackson reacted to Hunter Dickinson’s flopping antics in No. 1 Kansas’ 73-59 loss to No. 4 Marquette basketball on Tuesday. […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon LeBron James just had a massive reality check this week. He recently discovered he’s actually older than Utah Jazz second-year head coach Will Hardy. James shared his thoughts on being older than Will Hardy on Tuesday, per Spectrum SportsNet’s Chris McGee (via NBA writer Mark Medina). “I’m older than who?” LeBron […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is one of the greatest ballers of his generation. However, how does Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant compare to King James in the bigger scheme of things? Former NBA players Rashad McCants and Gilbert Arenas weighed in on the LeBron James vs. Kevin Durant controversy on Tuesday. Why is […]

Brazil suddenly finds itself swimming in unchartered waters after its shocking 1-0 loss to Argentina in the 2026 World Cup Qualifying on Tuesday. The stinging loss was Brazil’s first-ever at home in a World Cup Qualifier, per ESPN FC. Brazil lose their FIRST-EVER home World Cup qualifier. They were 51-13-0 in home qualifiers 😳 pic.twitter.com/Pqcg0blj6O […]

The Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys are the NFL’s most annoying fan bases. This was the intriguing result of a recent anonymous NFL player poll, per The Athletic. The Eagles’ fan base topped the poll with 25.3 percent from 73 respondents. On the other hand, the Cowboys’ fans weren’t far behind with with 24.7 percent […]

The Edmonton Oilers are considering a trade for a Montreal Canadiens goaltender. “The Oilers do continue to look at the goaltender market. A number of teams who were in Montreal said that Edmonton was there looking at all three of Montreal’s goaltenders. I don’t believe there’s anything imminent there, I just think it’s the Oilers […]