Netflix has unveiled the first extended trailer for its eagerly awaited NBA docuseries, “Starting 5.” Released on Monday afternoon, the series will chronicle the lives and careers of LeBron James, Jayson Tatum, Anthony Edwards, Jimmy Butler, and Domantas Sabonis throughout the 2023-24 NBA season. The production is a collaboration between LeBron James’ media brand “Uninterrupted” and Peyton Manning’s “Omaha Productions.”

While Netflix had previously released a teaser, this new trailer offers the first real look at footage from the series, which is set to premiere on October 9.

The trailer showcases what promises to be an impressive deep dive into the personal and professional journeys of these NBA stars.

Here it is …

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Whelp, we didn’t have that on our football picks bingo card. But Kirk Cousins apparently did after he led the Atlanta Falcons to a stunning 22-21 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football. Cousins delivered a quick 70-yard touchdown drive in just 65 seconds.

Get this, the Falcons trailing by six points and only 1:39 remaining in the game, when Cousins orchestrated a masterful drive that culminated in a 7-yard touchdown pass to Drake London. This score put the Falcons ahead and secured their first win of the season at Lincoln Financial Field.

Eagles star QB, Jalen Hurts had a solid performance for the Eagles, completing 22 of 28 passes for 170 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. He also contributed significantly on the ground, rushing for 85 yards and another touchdown on 13 carries. Saquon Barkley added 95 yards on 22 carries, while DeVonta Smith put up 76 receiving yards and a touchdown on seven receptions. The Eagles had an opportunity to run out the clock on their final drive but had to settle for a field goal inside the two-minute warning. This gave them a six-point lead, leaving the door open for Cousins and the Falcons to rally.

This marks the first win for the Falcons after signing Cousins in the offseason. He went 20-of-29 for 241 yards and two touchdowns. Bijan Robinson provided a boost on the ground with 97 yards on 14 carries, and Darnell Mooney added 88 yards and a touchdown on three catches.

Onto Week 3.

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Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) today announced the addition of an electrifying WBC Welterweight Championship bout, with reigning champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios (29-2, 18 KOs) set to defend his title against Abel Ramos (28-6-2, 22 KOs). The 12-round WBC Welterweight Championship bout will take place on the undercard of the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano super event on Friday, November 15, 2024. Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson will stream live globally, exclusively on Netflix from the 80,000-seat capacity AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys. Paul vs. Tyson and Taylor vs. Serrano 2 is anticipated to be the biggest boxing event in modern history, and fans can purchase tickets now at seatgeek.com.

Mario “El Azteca” Barrios is a rising star in the world of boxing, known for his fierce fighting style and deep connection to his Mexican heritage. Growing up in San Antonio, Texas, Mario was introduced to the sport at age six by his mother, Isabel Soto, who took him and his sister Selina to a local gym. Inspired by his cultural roots, Barrios embraced the moniker “El Azteca,” a tribute to the rich history and warrior spirit of the Aztec civilization, reflecting both his pride in his Mexican heritage and his relentless pursuit of greatness inside the ring.

He captured his first world title in 2019, defeating Batyr Akhmedov in a thrilling fight. Barrios later moved up to welterweight, where he faced top contenders, including a memorable bout against Gervonta “Tank” Davis in 2021. Barrios, the WBC Welterweight champion and former WBA World Super Lightweight Champion, was also recently rumored to be a potential opponent for Manny Pacquiao. He now returns to the ring after securing a dominant victory over Fabian Andres Maidana in his last outing as the co-main event of Canelo vs. Munguia.

“I’m thrilled to be part of this once-in-a-lifetime event,” said Mario Barrios. “The fight on the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson card is huge, with millions watching live on Netflix. Abel Ramos is a tough Mexican fighter, just like me, so I know it’ll be a hell of a fight in front of my Texas people at the Dallas Cowboys’ stadium. I’m also excited to showcase my Indigenous roots on this global platform. Don’t miss this fight—it’s going to be war, Puro San Antonio!”

Abel Ramos, a relentless welterweight contender from Casa Grande, Arizona, is known for his thrilling battles and relentless determination in the ring. Guided by his family’s boxing legacy, Ramos began his amateur career at 13, earning accolades such as placing third in the National Golden Gloves and and won bronze at US Nationals in 2010. Transitioning to the professional ranks in 2011, he quickly built a reputation for his power and resilience, taking on formidable opponents like Ivan Baranchyk and Regis Prograis. This will be Ramos’ second world title opportunity after a SD loss to Yordenis Ugas in 2020. Ramos’s most dramatic victory came in 2020 with a last-second knockout against Bryant Perrella.

“I’m very excited to be fighting for the WBC title and I’m looking forward to a great fight against Mario Barrios,” said Abel Ramos. “He’s a warrior just like me and I’m going to give the fans at Cowboys Stadium and those watching around the world on Netflix an exciting fight on Friday, November 15th.”

“On Mexican Independence Day I am thrilled to announce the addition of Mario “El Azteca” Barrios to what I believe will be the most globally consumed boxing event since the advent of pay-per-view,” said Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions. “Mario Barrios vs. Abel Ramos for the WBC Welterweight Championship will be an action packed fight that will fully embody the Mexican style of boxing and bring fans to their feet. Viva Mexico!”

Barrios vs Ramos joins Netflix and MVP’s Paul vs. Tyson mega-event, which will also feature as the co-main event, the most anticipated rematch in women’s boxing history between Matchroom’s undisputed super lightweight world champion Katie Taylor (23-1, 6 KOs), and boxing trailblazer and unified featherweight champion, Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (47-2-1, 31 KOs). This will mark Taylor and Serrano’s long-awaited rematch following their historic bout at Madison Square Garden in 2022, where they made history as the first-ever women fighters to headline an event in the iconic venue’s history. The women’s undisputed mega-fight will be contested across 10, two-minute rounds, Serrano’s only break from fighting 12×3, the men’s championship standard, for the remainder of her career. India’s number one boxer and MVP’s first international signee, Neeraj Goyat (18-4-2, 8 KOs), will also make his MVP debut against Brazil’s multi-talented superstar Whindersson Nunes, who holds a cumulative 2-2-1 record in his boxing career with 1 KO, in a professional 6-round super middleweight bout contested at 165 lbs. 

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The Mets remain optimistic going into their seven-game homestead against the Phillies and the Nationals after a nail-biting loss against Philadelphia during the same game that Francisco Lindor was taken out due to an ongoing back injury. According to Lindor himself, he might be on the bench for what “could be three to five days” at the most crucial point in the Mets’ season.

Even though the prognosis of the 30-year-old shortstop isn’t deemed “too serious”, Lindor underwent MRI imaging after being taken out of Sunday’s game to determine the damage done to his lower back. Even though the results show no structural damage to his back, Lindor was left out of Monday’s lineup against Washington, with second baseman Jose Iglesias moving over to shortstop and taking Lindor’s leadoff spot in the batting order.

“I still have a little bit of pain, but we had good news,” Lindor said. “Everything seems like it’s good, it could be three to five days, or it could be two to three — depends on how my back reacts.”

He added, “I felt fine, I felt good — it wasn’t like a freak accident where I reinjured it. It just got tight on me. I just felt like I could play through it. And the next thing you know, I didn’t feel comfortable enough to stay on the field. When I can’t stay on the field to do what I love most, which is play defense, that’s when I said something. When I was a little timid on the ground balls.”

Team doctors agree that Lindo doesn’t need an injection in his back, so Lindor is hoping to be back before the end of the regular season.

“Honestly, relief. Really good news,” manager Carlos Mendoza said. “… I think we got the best news. Like [Lindor] said, it could be three to five [days], two to three, who knows? But the hope is that he’ll be a player for us before the year is over. So, I was expecting the worst to be honest.”

Recruited recently from Syracuse AAA-affiliate, Luisangel Acuna will be interchanging with Iglesias at shortstop until Lindor’s return. As Mets’ “ironman”, Lindor playing in all games of the regular season until today(September 16) has positively impacted the Mets’ chances at a Wild Card spot. With a three-game series ahead of New York vs. the Nationals followed by four games against Philly, the Mets’ postseason future will be determined this week at Citi Field.

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If you have been paying attention lately, you’d see that Trump, JD Vance, and a bunch of right-wing weirdos have been straight up lying about lawful Haitian immigrants, primarily living in Springfield, Ohio. The state JD Vance is a senator. Unreal. But far from the midwest town of Miami, Florida, where there’s a huge Haitian American and immigrant community, the NBA’s Heat franchise has taken a stand against hate. They just tweeted the following:

“The Miami Heat staff, like Miami itself, is a diverse and brilliant mix of vibrant culture, including many members of our Haitian community. The false narrative surround them is hurtful and offensive and had sadly made innocent people targets of hateful speech and physical threats. Our Haitian employees, fans and friends deserve better. Ansanm nou kanpé fo.”

Engagement is solid, with 1.1 million views, 6.9 million reposts, 697 Quotes, 40 million likes, and 685 Bookmarks.

Check out the tweet here:

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The 2024 NFL season is in full swing, and Week 2 was all business. Here’s the recap of all the games. Just a reminder, Monday Night Football is tonight with the Atlanta Falcons in Philly to take on the Eagles.

Here’s the rundown from Sunday’s games:

MINNESOTA VIKINGS 23, SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS 17    

Sam Darnold threw for 268 yards and two touchdowns, including a 97-yard pass to Justin Jefferson, leading the Vikings to a 23-17 victory. Despite injuries and turnovers, Minnesota held off the 49ers in Darnold’s first home start.

NEW YORK JETS 24, TENNESSEE TITANS 17    

The Jets’ offensive line excelled in their 24-17 win over the Titans, allowing only one quarterback pressure. Aaron Rodgers took advantage of the clean pockets to throw two touchdown passes, leading the Jets to victory.

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS 26, CAROLINA PANTHERS 3    

The Chargers routed the Panthers 26-3. Justin Herbert had a modest game but still outperformed Bryce Young, who averaged just 3.2 yards per attempt, drawing boos from the home crowd.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS 23, NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 20    

The Seahawks edged the Patriots 23-20 in overtime. Despite a strong rushing performance from New England, Seattle’s Geno Smith connected with his receivers for 246 yards, securing the win.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS 20, DETROIT LIONS 16    

Baker Mayfield led the Buccaneers to a 20-16 victory over the Lions, avenging last season’s playoff loss. Mayfield passed for 185 yards and a touchdown, also scoring on a designed run.

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS 21, NEW YORK GIANTS 18    

The Commanders defeated the Giants 21-18, with Austin Seibert’s game-winning field goal. Jayden Daniels showcased his dual-threat ability, while Giants QB Daniel Jones delivered a clean but conservative performance.

GREEN BAY PACKERS 16, INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 10    

The Packers, led by fill-in QB Malik Willis and running back Josh Jacobs, defeated the Colts 16-10. Green Bay’s defense limited Colts QB Anthony Richardson, securing the win.

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS 26, BALTIMORE RAVENS 23    

The Raiders handed the Ravens their first 0-2 start since 2015, winning 26-23. Gardner Minshew connected with Davante Adams and Brock Bowers in the second half to lead the Raiders to victory.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS 44, DALLAS COWBOYS 19    

The Saints cruised past the Cowboys 44-19, with Alvin Kamara scoring four times. Derek Carr added 250 passing yards and two touchdowns, signaling New Orleans as a strong contender.

CLEVELAND BROWNS 18, JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 13    

Jerry Jeudy’s standout performance helped the Browns edge the Jaguars 18-13. Jacksonville’s quarterback Trevor Lawrence struggled with turnovers and failed to complete a late-game comeback.

ARIZONA CARDINALS 41, LOS ANGELES RAMS 10    

The Cardinals dominated the Rams 41-10, with Kyler Murray and Marvin Harrison Jr. leading a high-powered offense. The Rams suffered key injuries, including Cooper Kupp, amid offensive line struggles.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS 26, CINCINNATI BENGALS 25    

The Chiefs narrowly defeated the Bengals 26-25, with Harrison Butker’s 51-yard field goal sealing the win. Despite two interceptions of Patrick Mahomes, the Bengals couldn’t overcome the defending champions.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS 13, DENVER BRONCOS 6    

The Steelers defeated the Broncos 13-6, as Denver rookie QB Bo Nix struggled, throwing his third interception of the season. Pittsburgh’s backup QB Justin Fields led the team to a 2-0 start.

HOUSTON TEXANS 19, CHICAGO BEARS 13    

The Texans beat the Bears 19-13, with C.J. Stroud passing for 260 yards and a touchdown. Houston’s defense dominated, sacking Bears QB Caleb Williams seven times and intercepting him twice.

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The great thing about opinions is that you can change them. That’s the case with Byron Scott, former Lakers player, and coach, who just revised his opinion on the Los Angeles Lakers decision to hire JJ Redick as their new head coach.

For your information, Scott initially was critical of the move, expressing doubts about Redick’s lack of professional coaching experience.

While speaking with our friends at TMZ Sports, Scott said, “I got a lot of respect for him because of what he’s done in the league, but when it comes to coaching, people wanted an experienced coach.” His perspective changed after learning about the seasoned coaching staff Redick assembled, including veteran coaches Nate McMillan and Scott Brooks. McMillan has coached teams like the Indiana Pacers and Atlanta Hawks, while Brooks led the Oklahoma City Thunder to the NBA Finals.

Get this, Scott acknowledged the impact of these additions, saying, “You got some guys who have head coaching experience, who’ve been on that bench before, who’ve won championships on that bench.” With this experienced support, Scott feels more confident in Redick’s potential to succeed with the Lakers.

“I’m excited. I think JJ’s going to do well with the staff that he has and the players that he has,” Scott went on to add. He also emphasized the importance of LeBron James and Anthony Davis staying healthy for the team’s success under Redick’s leadership. According to Scott, the Lakers’ ability to thrive this season will largely depend on keeping their star players available.

Check this: although initially skeptical, Scott has grown optimistic about Redick’s prospects as head coach. He also hinted at future coaching plans of his own, suggesting something significant might be on the horizon for his career. Scott is focused on watching how Redick and his new coaching staff navigate the upcoming NBA season.

At the end of the day, he can watch all day long, but JJ Redick is the coach—period.

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The UFC organization is being called everything from insensitive to racist after they aired a broadcast where boxer Terence Crawford was mistaken for famed Compton emcee Kendrick Lamar.

The “Not Like Us” lyricist spit this verse on “Euphoria”, saying, “I’m Terence Crawford, yeah, I’m whooping feet.” Many people laughed at the coincidence of his predictions, but they still launched a campaign accusing the UFC of racism, which is understandable. Crawford and Lamar are in two different forms of entertainment, and no insult to either, but the two personalities do not look alike at all.

UFC has yet to comment on the viral mishap.

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Did you think this only happened on Space Jam?

The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels, a Low-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins, fired catcher Derek Bender for the unspeakable; Bender was tipping batters from the opposing team as to what pitches were coming from the mound, giving them a heads up. For the non-followers of baseball, it’s probably one of the most blatant forms of cheating.

The sixth round draft pick out of Coastal Carolina was playing in a doubleheader last Friday(September 6) against the Lakeland Flying Tigers, a fam team for the Detroit Tigers, when he was reportedly telling several batters what pitches were being thrown by Mussels’ starter Ross Dunn.

Lakeland brought in four runs in the second inning and took a 6-0 shut out to win the Florida State League West division and eliminate Fort Myers from playoff possibility after the Mussels held a six-game lead just three weeks earlier.

The Lakeland coaches informed Fort Myers’ coaches after the game of Bender’s antics and the Flying Tigers gave no indication either. Sources say that he told his teammates that he wanted the season to be over. Bender spent the final two games of the season in the team’s bullpen instead of in the dugout. Ironically, the Mussels won both games.

Bender played 19 games for Fort Myers, hitting .200/.273/.333 with two home runs and eight RBIs. In three seasons at Coastal Carolina, he hit .326/.408/.571 with 32 home runs and 153 RBIs in 144 games.

A catcher and first baseman selected with the 188th pick this year, Bender signed for $297,500, slightly below the $320,800 slot for that selection. He will keep the entirety of his bonus, sources said.

Both Bender and the Twins organization declined to comment.

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Football is a dangerous sport. And Las Vegas Raiders coach Antonio Pierce sparked conversations about Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s future after he suffered his third diagnosed concussion in as many seasons.

ICYMI, Tagovailoa exited the Dolphins’ loss to the Buffalo Bills after a hit to the helmet caused a fencing response, a clear sign of a concussion. He was placed into the concussion protocol, marking his third such injury after missing five games in 2022 due to concussions.

Get this, during a news conference, Pierce, who played nine seasons in the NFL, advised Tagovailoa to prioritize his health and consider retirement. “I’ll be honest, I’d tell him to retire. It’s not worth it,” Pierce said. “Scary — you could see right away; the players’ faces on the field… He’s going to live longer than he’s going to play football. Take care of your family.”

What’s interesting is other NFL coaches weighed in on the issue as well. Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Pederson stressed the importance of prioritizing player health, saying, “If it was one of our guys, you have to be very careful and do the right thing for the player… You just have to continue to think about the player and the health and safety of the player.” Pederson, also a former NFL player, suggested that players should carefully consider their careers when facing recurring head injuries.

Then Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel addressed the media, emphasizing that Tagovailoa’s immediate focus should be on his health and family. “You’re talking about his career — his career is his,” McDaniel said. He urged the public to avoid speculation about Tagovailoa’s future, saying it’s not helpful at this time. McDaniel added that Tagovailoa is unlikely to play in the next game but emphasized that decisions about his future would be up to him and his medical team.

What ever the decision we hope Tagovailo prioritizes his health above all else.

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We all know Dwyane Wade is widely regarded as the greatest player in Miami Heat history. This is a fact and a non-argument. The South Beach legend will soon be honored with a statue outside the Kaseya Center.

Get this: The bronze statue, set to be unveiled at 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 27, will stand at the Kaseya Center West Plaza. Wade will attend the ceremony, joined by Pat Riley, Erik Spoelstra, and the current Heat team.

The event will also feature live performances from Rick Ross and Nino Breeze. Interesting choices.

What’s more, the statue, crafted by the Rotblatt Amrany Studio—renowned for iconic works like the ‘Michael Jordan Spirit’ statue in Chicago and the Kobe Bryant ‘Black Mamba’ statue in Los Angeles—recognizes Wade’s immense contributions to the Miami Heat. Wade led the franchise to three NBA Championships, and the organization never won a title without him.

Now check out LeBron James’s reaction to the news. Wade’s former teammate and friend reacted to the announcement by sharing the Heat’s video announcement on his Instagram story, accompanied by several raised-hand emojis, showing his excitement and support for the honor.

Looks like Bron is happy for his fellow “Heatles” champion. We are too.

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Ever since the Baseball Writers Association of America started casting votes for the Kenesaw Landis AL/NL Most Valuable Player Awards in 1931, the same city has claimed the coveted titles only 12 times, with New York players taking it home over half of those occasions. In 2024, for the first time in almost 70 years, NYC could possibly gloat about having both of the best baseball players in Major League Baseball.

The Big Apple hasn’t welcomed both MVPs home since 1956 when Mickey Mantle won MVP for the AL and Dodgers’ Don Newcombe brought it back to Brooklyn. Only a year prior, Yanks HOF catcher Yogi Berra took the American League trophy. At the same time, Brooklyn’s Roy Campanella won the NL MVP in his last season before he was left paralyzed after a tragic car accident. In ’54, it was Yogi Berra again. Willie Mays (Giants), Berra and Campanella took their first MVPs twin titles in 1951, Joe DiMaggio and Dolph Camilli of the Dodgers won both MVPs a decade earlier(1941), while the Yankees legend Lou Gehrig and NY Giants’ Carl Hubbell were the first to bring both AL and NL Most Valuable Player titles back to NYC in 1936. Lindor and Judge may just have the magic to make it happen here once again.

No one can ignore the wave that the Mets have been riding, given their eight-game winning streak, which locked in their Wild Card spot and those feats would have been unattainable without superstar shortstop Francisco Lindor and his red hot appearances at the plate. The 30-year-old belted nine of his 31 HRs of this season were in those last eight outings, including two in the same game against the Padres with one of those dingers being a grand slam. As the Mets’ ironman, Lindor has not missed a game this season and only missed three games since suffering an oblique injury during his rookie season in 2021. Sure to surpass 30 stolen bags before the end of September, there’s no question why Lindor is a close second in the NL MVP rankings., this year.

Bronx Bombers’ right fielder Aaron Judge has posted unequaled stats this season while helping the Yanks lead the helm in the AL East, including the most home runs in MLB(51), only to be trailed by the number one NL MVP contender, Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani. #99 has the 3rd highest batting average in the league(.319), only behind Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr., who have played more games and had more plate appearances than Judge in 2024. Judge also leads the league in RBIs(126), forcing teams to deliberately attempt to keep him from making contact with the ball, which is why he also leads the league in walks.

As with anything in baseball and life, there is no such thing as a sure thing. Many critics believe that Lindor batting under .300 is a no for an MVP. However, despite the entire baseball world watching Ohtani on his road to 50/50, Lindor’s only MVP competition still hasn’t broken the .300 mark either. Even Judge, with his phenomenal hitting feats, still ties Oakland’s Brent Rooker with the most Ks in the league(156). Additionally, Judge’s bat has been going cold lately, with no HRs in his last 13 games since the Home Run Derby, which has the Yankees’ record split 13-12 in their last 25 games.

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Since Shannon Sharpe went x-rated on his IG Live earlier this week, his name has been trending, not just in the world of sports. It is now being reported that a popular porn site is willing to give the sports and culture pundit a nice bag to get some more of his adult content on their platform.

The Porn Dude, an adult site that net millions of monthly viewers, offered Sharpe a whopping $100,000 to take his xxx IG Live antics over to TPD.

“We would love to offer him a solid $100,000,” they told TMZ. “to see him avoid the t**s and p**** defense and see him score the ultimate BBC touchdown on our set. ”

“If he’s looking to make a career change,” they continued, “tell him we’ve got a jersey ready for him! ”

With all the hoopla surrounding the recent online slip-up, it’s doubtful that the Club Shay Shay host will take them up on their offer, but who doesn’t like options?

Sharpe says he was embarrassed by the incident, admitting that he wasn’t hacked despite what his reps initially stated.

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Kansas City Chiefs suer star quarterback Patrick Mahomes wants no part of the political discourse. Well, sort of doesn’t. 

The Super Bowl champion stated on Wednesday that he will not endorse any presidential candidate, including Donald Trump or Kamala Harris, despite Trump’s continued comments about Mahomes’ wife, Brittany, being a supporter of his campaign. 

Here’s what he said:

“I don’t want my place and my platform to be used to endorse a candidate or do whatever, either way,” Mahomes said, focusing instead on encouraging people to register to vote and do their own research. “I think my place is to inform people to get registered to vote. It’s to inform people to do their own research and then make the best decision for them and their family.”

In case you missed the earth shattering news, his comments came after Taylor Swift, who is dating Mahomes’ teammate Travis Kelce, publicly endorsed Kamala Harris for president. 

Trump responded to Swift’s endorsement by saying in a Fox News interview, “I actually like Mrs. Mahomes much better, if you want to know the truth. She’s a big Trump fan. I like Brittany. I think Brittany is great.”

Only Trump would compare Brittany Mahomes to Taylor Swift in a conversation about political endorsements. Weird.

Trump had previously referenced Brittany Mahomes after she briefly liked an Instagram post outlining the GOP platform. He posted on Truth Social: 

“I want to thank beautiful Brittany Mahomes for so strongly defending me.” Brittany has since remained politically quiet, only responding to critics on social media, saying, “To be a hater as an adult, you have to have some deep-rooted issues you refuse to heal from childhood.”

Get this, when asked about Trump’s remarks about his wife, Mahomes sidestepped the question, emphasizing his focus on his family. “At the end of the day, it’s about me and my family and how we treat other people.”

Of course he championed his wife, hightlighting the charitable work he and Brittany do in the community, saying, “I think you see Brittany does a lot in the community. I do a lot in the community to help bring people up, and give people an opportunity to use their voice. In political times people are going to use stuff here and there, but I can’t let that affect how I go about my business every single day of my life.”

While Mahomes declined to speak about his personal political views, he emphasized the importance of unity.

Unity. Yeah. Maybe he should pick a side. Just sayin.

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Flavor Flav is building his own renaissance moments these days. The Public Enemy icon was in full hype-man mode at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, where he co-presented the night’s first award, Best Collaboration, alongside Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles. 

That in itself feels like something Snoop would do but Flav has been seizing these moments on the big stage, quite literally.

Before Chiles could announce the winner, Flav had a special surprise for her.

ICYMI, Chiles had won a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, but due to what was described as “judicial nonsense,” she was forced to return her medal. Flav acknowledged this injustice in his own unique style. 

“I just want to turn this into a little Olympic moment for a second, if y’all don’t mind,” he said. “Jordan, I know they tried to take your medal away from you, but you know what? I got you something that they can’t take away from you.”

Get this, Flav presented Chiles with a personalized, bedazzled clock—an iconic symbol of his—and added, “And guess what else, too? I got your prize money too. I got that for you.” With this, Flavor Flav playfully hinted at his new role as a benefactor for women’s sports.

What’s more, following his viral moment with Chiles, Flav shared the spotlight with another star: Taylor Swift. Sheesh, no big deal … 

Swift, along with Post Malone, won Best Collaboration for their “Fortnight” video. In her acceptance speech, Swift took a moment to reflect on the significance of the day, saying:

“I wanted to say, waking up this morning in New York on September 11, I’ve been thinking about what happened 23 years ago. Everyone who lost a loved one, everyone that we lost, and that’s the most important thing about today — and everything that happens tonight falls behind that.”

Okay Flav. Keep on keeping on.

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The Orlando Magic announced today a multiyear partnership with Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks. The partnership brings the cheesesteak franchise with humble beginnings to the Sunshine State. Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks will place their first Orlando location inside the Magic’s home, Kia Center.

“The Magic are thrilled to team up with Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks and be the first to welcome the franchise to Central Florida,” said Magic Senior Vice President of Global Partnerships J.T. McWalters. “As two companies that believe in the power of teamwork, we look forward to working with the first franchise in Florida and it’s new owner, Derek Lewis. We can’t wait to connect Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks with our local community and give our fans a taste of what it’s all about.”

The partnership will also feature brand integrations including in-arena signage during all Magic home games, and food offerings in the Kia Center with a concession stand on the promenade level and a food cart on the terrace level.

“I’m thrilled to bring Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks to the heart of Orlando’s sports and entertainment scene,” said Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks’ first franchise owner Derek Lewis. “This partnership with the Orlando Magic and Kia Center represents a perfect fusion of exceptional food and exhilarating basketball. Opening our doors on October 11 during the preseason is just the beginning of what, I believe, will be a game-changing presence in the arena. As the first franchise owner of Big Dave’s, I’m committed to delivering the same quality and flavor that Derrick Hayes has made famous, while creating a unique experience for Magic fans and visitors alike. This venture is more than just about great cheesesteaks; it’s about fostering community, celebrating diversity, and being part of the electric atmosphere that the Orlando Magic brings to the city. Get ready, Orlando – we’re about to elevate your game day experience!”

Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks plans to open 10 Central Florida locations. Founder and CEO Derrick Hayes opened the original location in 2016 in Dunwoody, Ga., which began as a 700-square-foot gas station called Dave’s Philly Water Ice. It has grown to six locations, one in North Carolina and five in Georgia including several in Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium and is now expanding to Florida. 

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DeMar DeRozan will suit up for his fourth NBA franchise this upcoming season, arriving with the Sacramento Kings from the Chicago Bulls.

DeRozan was not short of suitors, with the Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, and Miami HEAT all wanting his services. So why the Kings? DeRozan gave details on this week’s episode of Podcast P with Paul George.

“I was just looking for an opportunity to win at a high level wherever that was going to be…[Sacramento] came about, and they were showing interest, like real interest,” DeRozan said. “So when I sat back and looked at it, and analyzed the team. Great players. Great coach. I just always remember the last couple of years of always seeing them light this damn beam and winning and all that.

“Philly definitely was an option. The Lakers were an option always. Clippers were an option. And the Heat was an option too. I’d say those teams, for sure, were real personal, legitimate options that I was considering.”

The Sacramento Kings acquired free agent guard DeMar DeRozan in a three-year, $74 million sign-and-trade deal.

Breaking down the deal, the Kings sent forward Harrison Barnes and an unprotected 2031 pick swap to the San Antonio Spurs. 

Sources indicated that guard Chris Duarte, two second-round draft picks, and cash will also be sent to the Chicago Bulls. So the Bulls aren’t the victors in this deal or this summer, but when are they ever in free agency?

The Kings targeted DeRozan to join forces with All-Star guard De’Aaron Fox, All-Star center Domantas Sabonis, and promising young forward Keegan Murray, aiming to bolster their offensive firepower in the highly competitive Western Conference.

DeRozan, a six-time All-Star who will turn 35 next month, is coming off a solid three-year tenure with the Bulls, during which he made the All-Star team in his first two seasons and averaged 24 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 5.3 assists this past season. He finished second to Stephen Curry in voting for the NBA’s 2024 Clutch Player of the Year Award.

DeRozan traveled to Sacramento on Saturday to meet with team officials and Kings coach Mike Brown, who recently signed an offseason contract extension. Brown has led the franchise to back-to-back winning seasons for the first time since 2006.

A three-time All-NBA selection, DeRozan was the ninth pick in the 2009 NBA draft by the Toronto Raptors and has since played for the Raptors, Spurs, and Bulls over his 15 NBA seasons. He has averaged 21.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 4.1 assists in 1,110 NBA games throughout his career.

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It was announced yesterday that Kendrick Lamar would be taking the stage for Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, but some fans and other celebrities believe that one star from NOLA should’ve been the top pick for the NFL’s biggest gig of the year.

Even though K Dot took the stage for Super Bowl LVi alongside rap stars such as Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and 50 Cent, many believe that Weezy should’ve been offered the headlining spot for the biggest sports event of the year.

Culture critic DJ Akademiks argued that Kendrick is undoubtedly a great artist, but Super Bowl 61 should be in Lamar’s hometown, and the NFL could’ve waited two years to put him on center stage. Another New Orleans legend, Master P, saluted Kendrick as an artist and questioned why the Hot Boys superstar wasn’t chosen to perform in his hometown.

No one is saying Kendrick doesn’t deserve to make it on the Super Bow halftime stage, but many people on social media echo the same sentiments. There is still a possibility that Wayne might take the stage with Kendrick, being that they have “Mona Lisa” on “Tha Carter V” together, but it doesn’t seem satisfactory to Wayne fans or NOLA natives.

Do YOU think Wayne should perform at the Super Bowl instead of Kendrick?

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Ludacris is known for his outlandish visuals in his videos. Still, he brought one of his most famous looks to life yesterday (Sept. 4) at the Atlanta Braves game when he threw out the first pitch wearing the enormous muscle arms he donned in his famous video “Get Back”.

Before the Braves’ home game against the Rockies at ATL’s Truist Bank Park, Luda threw out the game’s ceremonial first pitch wearing the massive muscle-bound arms along with the super-sized Air Force 1s from his “Stand Up” smash hit to match.

Check out Luda throw out the Braves’ first pitch HERE

Even with the extra arm wear, the “Area Codes” rapper could still throw the ball close to the strike zone, to the surprise of many, including the Braves bat boy who caught the pitch.

The 46-year-old rapper/actor’s presence was part of a celebration to honor Atlanta music artists and their impact on culture. Fifteen thousand fans lucky enough to be in Truist Park for the game were given a limited edition Ludacris bobblehead.

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Several reports have confirmed that Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei died Thursday(September 5) at a Kenyan hospital where she was being treated after 80% of her body was burned in an attack by her partner.

Cheptegei was only 33 years old.

A spokesperson at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret City confirmed Cheptegei’s death on Thursday. Menach said the long-distance runner died early in the morning after her organs failed. She had been fully sedated on admission at the hospital.

Cheptegei ran in the women’s marathon at the Paris Olympics almost a month before the attack. She finished in 44th place.

Trans Nzoia County Police Commander Jeremiah ole Kosiom said Monday that Cheptegei’s partner, Dickson Ndiema, bought a can of gasoline, poured it on her and set her ablaze during a disagreement Sunday. Ndiema was also burned and was being treated at the same hospital.

Menach said Ndiema was still in the intensive care unit with burns over 30% of his body but was “improving and stable.”

Cheptegei’s parents said their daughter bought land in Trans Nzoia to be near the county’s many athletic training centers. A report filed by the local chief said the two were heard fighting over the land where her house was built before the attack.

The Uganda Athletics Federation eulogized Cheptegei on X, posting, “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our athlete, Rebecca Cheptegei, early this morning who tragically fell victim to domestic violence. As a federation, we condemn such acts and call for justice. May her soul rest In Peace.”

Uganda Olympic Committee President Donald Rukare called the attack “a cowardly and senseless act that has led to the loss of a great athlete.”

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Law enforcement officials have confirmed that a University of Wisconsin-Whitewater wrestler has been arrested on Labor Day for the murder of the school’s star gymnast.

Chad Richards, 23, a former wrestler at Univ. of Wisc.-Whitewater, was present at the time of 21-year-old Kara Welsh’s death and, after an investigation, was placed under arrest at the off-campus apartment unit. Investigators discovered that Richards and Welsh had an altercation in the apartment that ended in fatal gunfire.

Richards made his first appearance in court yesterday(September 3) at the Walworth County Courthouse, where he has been charged with first-degree murder, endangering safety by the use of dangerous weapons, and disorderly conduct while armed, according to Whitewater PD.

“Due to the fact that this an ongoing investigation, no additional details will be provided at this time,” WPD said.

Welsh is a well-known gymnast who recently won a title at nationals and the WIAC Championship in 2023. In 2022, Kara placed 2nd at the WIAC Championship and 3rd in the NCGA Championships.

The Welsh family has started a GoFundMe to help with end of life expenses for Kara.

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Cam’ron and the “It Is What It Is” sports show announce Michael Irvin as the show’s newest football analyst for season 5, starting September 2nd. 

Michael Irvin worked for the NFL Network for 15 years as an analyst. Irvin also spent several years providing football analysis on ESPN’s First Take, GET UP, Sunday NFL Countdown, and other ESPN programs.

Before his commentary career, Michael Irvin was deemed the “playmaker” for the Dallas Cowboys. He was a key piece in the Cowboys’ football dynasty, which won three Super Bowl titles in the 1990s. 

Michael Irvin is a member of the Hall of Fame All-1990s NFL team, a 5x Pro Bowler, a 1x All-Pro, and a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. In his 11-year career, he caught 750 passes for 11,904 yards and 65 touchdowns. He earned his 5 Pro Bowl selections from 1991-1995. 

The September 3rd episode discussed Anthony Edwards’s comments about the skill set of the Jordan era of NBA legends, the NFL’s historical record of 15 Black Quarterbacks starting week 1, and whether or not Bills Quarterback Josh Allen is overrated. 

The “It Is What It Is” sports show can be found exclusively on YouTube. The show can be found on Instagram @itiswhatitis_talk and X @ITISWATITISTALK 

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Several reports have confirmed that longtime Calgary Flames player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were struck by a drunk driver and killed while cycling through their hometown in New Jersey just hours before their sister was scheduled to get married.

According to NJ State Police who were on the scene, “Troopers responded to a motor vehicle crash at 8:19 PM on County Route 551 North, milepost 11.1 Oldmans Township, Salem County. Based on a preliminary investigation, two pedalcyclists, John M. Gaudreau, a 31-year-old male from Carneys Point, N.J., and Matthew R. Gaudreau, a 29-year-old male from Pedricktown, N.J., were traveling north on County Route 551, close to the fog line of the roadway. Sean M. Higgins, a 43-year-old male from Woodstown, N.J., was traveling north on CR 551 in a Jeep Grand Cherokee behind a sedan and SUV.”

They continued, “Higgins attempted to pass the slower-moving sedan and SUV, entered the southbound lanes of travel, passed the slower-moving sedan, and attempted to re-enter the northbound lanes of travel when the SUV in front of Higgins moved to the middle of the roadway, splitting the north and south lanes to safely pass the two pedalcyclist traveling north on the right side of the roadway. Higgins then attempted to pass the SUV on the right and struck the two pedalcyclists in the rear. As a result of the collision, the two pedalcyclists sustained fatal injuries. Through further investigation, Higgins was suspected of being under the influence of alcohol, charged with two counts of death by auto, and lodged in the Salem County Correctional Facility. This crash remains an active investigation, and no additional information is available.”

Katie Gaudreau, the sister of the Gaudreau brothers, and Devin Joyce were slated to exchange nuptials on Friday(August 30) afternoon, but due to the recent tragedy the wedding has been cancelled.

Johnny and Matthew were both set to be groomsmen in their sister’s wedding and were just present at the wedding’s rehearsal on Thursday night. Johnny’s children were also listed as the wedding’s flower girl and ring bearer. Johnny’s wife and other sister were named one of the maids of honor.

Johnny, who was popularly recognized as “Johnny Hockey”, played nine out of his eleven season in the NHL with the Flames besides the last two seasons, which he played with the Columbus Blue Jackets, who issued a statement about his untimely passing. The team said they were “shocked and devastated” by the tragedy while calling Johnny a great hockey player. More importantly, they said Johnny loved his family and offered their support to his grieving relatives.

Other NHL players and athletes across the sports spectrum, including Lebron James, paid tribute to the NHL great and how heartbreaking the loss of Gaudreau and his family to the sports community.

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QUE LO QUE!

This week’s playlist comes from Brooklyn Cyclones’ on fire infielder Junior Tilien. This 21-year-old has been increasingly delivering for the Mets organization since being signed in 2021. Tilien played for the Florida Complex League when he was signed, but was quickly called up to St. Lucie the next year at 19 years old, putting up a .248 batting average 12 homers and a whopping 44 RBIs in just 84 games.

The Dominican Republic-born right hander struggled in his first year in Coney Island and was sent back to redeem himself before he returned back to Brooklyn in 2024. After leading off the line up for the first half of the season, Tilien’s consistency at the plate got him shifted to the clean up position for a good part of the summer, even with him in the batter’s box as the DH when he wasn’t on the field. In 103 games with the Cyclones this year, Tilien BA is a modest .228, with 84 hits, including six HRs, 40 RBIs and slashing .304/.329/.632.

Now, Tilien’s musical taste is definitely culturally centered for the young man from San Pedro de Macoris, the city known among Latin baseball aficionados as the “Cradle of Shortstops”, with his selection being heavy with classic reggaeton, dembow and even salsa cuts. Check out Tilien’s one-of-a-kind playlist exclusively here from the Black Baseball Mixtape.

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There’s going to be at least one more run for Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors. The longtime face of franchise has secured a fresh contract with the team, extending his tenure for another year. According to ESPN, Curry’s new deal is valued at $62.6 million and will keep him with the Warriors through the 2026-27 NBA season.

Sixty plus million for one year. Sheesh.

This extension brings Curry closer to joining an elite group of NBA players who have surpassed $500 million in career earnings.

As you know Curry, a four-time NBA champion, had two years left on his current $215.4 million contract, signed in 2021. However, due to the NBA’s over-38 rule, which restricts teams from offering multi-year deals to players who will be 38 or older during the contract term, the Warriors could only offer Curry a one-year extension. Currently 36, Curry has expressed his desire to retire as a Warrior, a sentiment he reiterated in a March 2023 interview with Andscape. 

Curry said, “My real but fake goal was reaching my dad, who played 16 years in the league. But now, you get to this point where you realize that at 16 years, he was 37. I remember the last three years of his career he had a back spasm problem in Milwaukee. I just remember all the work he had to do to play those last three years. Times have changed in terms of what your prime is.”

The greatest shooter added, “How I feel right now is not how I thought I’d feel at 35. That number sounds crazy, but in my head, I feel like I got a lot left. The work I put into this I still enjoy. Who knows how [the future] looks? I talked to Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, and other guys who have been on the other side of the halfway point. I know quarterbacking is different, but you can check yourself [mentally] into not fast-forwarding too far. They really did a good job of disciplining themselves for what is happening in real time. They’re 40 feeling like they can still play. I’m trying to stay in that mode. Thirty-five is a big milestone, but the next one is 40. The way I feel right now, who knows?”

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For the ninth year in a row, all 30 Major League Baseball teams will raise awareness for childhood cancer in all ballparks during all games on Sunday.

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and MLB Together continues its community-based demonstrations of support for the cancer awareness among children, including outreach to local hospitals treating childhood patients.

According to the organization, all on-field personnel, including players, managers, coaches, and umpires will wear gold ribbon decals and wristbands during all games. Additionally, commemorative base jewels and line up cards will be featured on the day.

Club activations may include youth participation in pregame ceremonies, visits from players, mascots and other special recognitions. Nonprofit partners for Clubs may include partnering with local hospital or organizations focused on cancer among children such as Stand Up To Cancer, American Cancer Society, and Starlight Children’s Foundation.

As an extension of MLB’s relationship with Starlight Children’s Foundation, all 30 Clubs will be receiving either a Nintendo Switch Handheld or a Virtual Reality headset, which will be donated to a local children’s hospital, hospital pediatric cancer care unit or a pediatric cancer nonprofit organization. To learn more, visit www.mlbtogether.com/childhood-cancer-awareness-day and www.starlight.org/mlb.

This year, approximately 10,000 children under the age of 15 are expected to receive a cancer diagnosis in the United States. Across all demographics, this disease is the second-leading cause of death by disease in children ages 1-14. MLB, alongside other committed community leaders in this cause, are dedicated to lessening the statistics of cancer as a disease affecting young people.

Some of the most common types of childhood cancer include leukemia, brain tumors, central nervous system tumors, and malignant epithelial neoplasms and lymphomas. Over the past 50 years, cancer researchers have helped to develop treatments that have greatly changed the lives of patients with a pediatric cancer diagnosis. The five year survival rate for childhood cancer is now 85% (compared to 58% in the mid-1970’s).

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Pat Mahomes Sr., father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback and two-time Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes, who is himself a former MLB pitcher, pleaded guilty to his third DWI offense at Smith County Court in Texas.

Let’s not judge, but sheesh, Mr. Mahomes needs help. His son has a 500 million dollar contract with three rings. He has a bunch of grandkids. Like, what’s up?

Anyway, the 54-year-old faces a third-degree felony charge.

Get this: he is expected to receive five years’ probation, with the possibility of up to 10 years in prison if he violates the terms of his probation.

ICYMI, Mahomes Sr., who was arrested before Super Bowl LVIII, has had a history of legal troubles related to driving under the influence. In 2018, he pleaded guilty to a DWI charge and served 40 days in jail. His criminal record also includes a 2014 charge for possession of an open alcoholic container in a vehicle, which resulted in a fine.

Mahomes Sr., who had a lengthy MLB career, is scheduled to be sentenced on September 23. He also faces an upcoming pre-trial hearing in October for driving with an invalid license.

Gotta hand it to Patty Mahomes Jr. He is one of the greatest NFL players ever and his pops is literally the definition of a distraction. Hopefully they all figure this out.

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Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler will be featured in a new Netflix documentary series titled “Starting 5”, set to premiere on October 9.

I have to admit, this looks fire.

The series will provide an inside look at the lives of several NBA stars, including LeBron James, Anthony Edwards, Jayson Tatum, and Domantas Sabonis.

Kind of overdue on a show like this, but if you don’t know, the NBA is super strict with authorizing access to the teams and, hence, the stars during the season. Brand protection and it makes sense.

“Starting 5” will go beyond game footage, showcasing behind-the-scenes moments from the players’ daily lives, both on and off the court. It’s like Hard Knocks but multiple teams and focused on stars only.

Butler, known for his vibrant personality and media day antics, including last year’s viral “Emo Jimmy” hairstyle, will likely captivate viewers with his off-court endeavors.

The series may also delve into Butler’s various side projects, including his coffee brand “Big Face Coffee,” his commercials and music videos appearances, and his passion for sports like soccer and tennis. He’s going to be a riot.

As the Miami Heat prepare for the upcoming season, fans can look forward to seeing Butler’s life through this highly anticipated Netflix series.

Well here’s the trailer:

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Hundreds of Dodgers fans were lined up at Dodgers Stadium as early as 11am this morning(August 28), but it wasn’t to get a good seat at today’s game.

The game against the Baltimore Orioles will definitely be one to see, with the O’s just one GB the Yanks in the AL East, but fans lined up in Dodgers Stadium’s Chavez Ravine for first grabs of Shohei Ohtani’s bobblehead. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:10 PST, but baseball fans, ahem, Ohtani fans are making sure they don’t miss out on the future HOFer’s collectible.

See the line at Chavez Ravine HERE

The first 40K fans are promised one of the prized bobbles ,which features Ohtani and his dog Decoy. The bobbleheads come in the natural color and a gold plated version.

Back in May, the Dodgers released an Ohtani statuette and baseball memorabilia collectors were spending hundreds to buy the figurines on the secondary market. Some even spent thousands to purchase the limited edition versions.

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What ya’ll thought, Bronny would be passing the ball to his father in a game yelling “Daddy?” We didn’t either.

So here we go. As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for a unique season featuring LeBron James and his son Bronny James on the same team, LeBron has established a key rule for their professional relationship: no calling him “Dad” on the court.

“We’ve already laid that down,” LeBron said in an upcoming episode of ‘The Shop,’ which was filmed in Paris during the Olympics earlier this month. “He cannot call me ‘Dad’ in the workplace. Once we leave the practice facility and the gates close, I can be ‘Dad’ again.”

Unless you were under a rock in the sports world, Bronny was selected by the Lakers with the 55th overall pick in the NBA Draft earlier this summer after one season at USC. He secured a four-year, $7.9 million guaranteed contract with the team, an unusual achievement for a second-round pick. During the Lakers’ Summer League in Las Vegas, Bronny showed promise by scoring in double figures in several games, despite initially struggling from the three-point line.

LeBron has long wanted to share the court with his son before retiring.

He is about to get his wish.

When they eventually play together in an NBA game, they will become the first father-son duo to be teammates in the league’s history and only the fourth in major American professional sports.

However, it’s still uncertain how Bronny will fit into the Lakers’ roster under first-year head coach JJ Redick, who recently replaced Darvin Ham.

The Lakers cleaned the house and got rid of the entire coaching staff. JJ is not playing around.

The dynamic between LeBron and Bronny as teammates is another question mark.

LeBron is confident about the name change on the court, but here’s what else he said:

“It’s easy for me. It’s going to be an adjustment for him,” LeBron said. “But we can not be running down the court, and he be like, ‘Dad, push the ball up. Dad, I’m open! Dad!’ No, he cannot do that.” We concur, Bron.

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The Empire State definitely represents in Major League Baseball, as both Players of the Week come from New York teams. The players who were voted as the best of the American and National Leagues should be no surprise to real baseball fans.

Aaron Judge and Francisco Lindor have been named as the American League and National League’s Players of the Week in the last full week of August, which leaves a little more than a month before the Pennant races begin in late September. Judge and the Yankees faced the Detroit Tigers, the Cleveland Guardians, and the Colorado Rockies last week, while the Amazins took on the Orioles and the San Diego Padres. The Mets broke even in their series against San Diego, edging the Padres by one run in both wins, while the Bronx Bombers beat the Rockies 2-1 in their 3-game series and the same results against the O’s.

Individually, both Lindor and Judge have put up phenomenal stats that would easily put them in the MVP conversation of either league. The 6X All-Star maintained a whopping .381 BA this week, with seven homers and 11 RBIs. Mets’ superstar shortstop boasted a .345 batting average last week, with four doubles, 3 HRs, and six RBIs.

This week, the Mets have to take on the NL West’s second-place Diamondbacks and the Chicago White Sox, who currently have the worst win-loss record in MLB. The Bombers have a three-game series against the Washington Nationals, with the Yanks already ahead after yesterday’s 5-2 victory. This weekend, the Yankees begin their series against the NL Central’s third-place Cards.

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Several reports have confirmed that the daughter of former Diamondbacks pitcher Greg Swindell has been missing from their Texas home since last week.

The 55-year-old former pitcher says that his daughter, Brenna Swindell, has not been in contact with any of her relatives or any of her three children and her phone has been turned off.

The 1x All-Star said on Sunday that they think Brenna could be with her ex-boyfriend somewhere in Colorado, but said, “we feel she is in danger.”

Greg says Brenna is about 5-foot-5, 120 pounds and has some noticeable tattoos on her arms, including ones of flowers and a spider web. He also thinks she and her ex might be driving around in her white Kia Carnival with the license plate VFS7528.

“Brennie,” he wrote to the public addressing the crisis, “if you see this, we all love you so much and need you home!”

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NBA legend and Laker great Magic Johnson recently addressed comments made by Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards. Edwards is a rising 23-year-old NBA talent. He sparked controversy when he claimed Michael Jordan was the only truly skilled player from the 1990s. 

Oh boy, here we go …

The other MJ responded to Edwards’ remarks with a pointed critique in an interview with ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith. 

“I never respond to a guy that’s never won a championship,” Johnson said. “There’s not really anything to say. He didn’t win a college championship. I don’t even know if he won a high school championship.”

ICYMI, Edwards threw the shade a few days earlier when he shared his views with the Wall Street Journal’s Lane Florsheim. “I didn’t watch it back in the day so I can’t speak on it,” Edwards said. “They say it was tougher back then than it is now, but I don’t think anybody had skill back then. [Michael Jordan] was the only one that really had skill, you know what I mean?”

At just 23, Edwards earned two All-Star selections, a spot on the 2024 All-NBA team, and a place on the 2020-21 All-Rookie team. While he continues to build his legacy, Johnson’s words remind him of the respect owed to the legends who came before him.

Listen this is an ongoing debate. How skilled players were back then versus today. It’s an argument and we’re here for it. 

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This story is about some really rich celebrities doing really rich things. Enjoy ….

Okay, so Tom Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl champion, yeah, him, found himself on the losing side during the E1 racing event in Lake Como, Italy, and Will Smith wasn’t about to let him forget it. 

Lake Como is near Milan. We said, really rich.

Smith’s team, Team Westbrook, clinched victory at the event, beating out Brady’s team, and the Hollywood actor was quick to celebrate.

Ya’ll know Will knows how to tease … in all good fun.

Taking to the gram, Smith shared several photos of the race with the caption, 

“We won!!! Sorry ’bout that, @tombrady – My Bad.” Smith, who hails from Pennsylvania and is a die-hard Philadelphia Eagles fan, couldn’t resist a little friendly banter with the NFL legend.

Get this: Before the race, Smith had a FaceTime chat with Brady, during which he told the New England Patriots Hall of Famer, “My entire childhood was spent with him beating my team, and I was like, it’s not going to happen out here today.” Smith was referring to the many times Brady’s teams had bested the Eagles over the years, though he did enjoy seeing his Eagles win the Super Bowl over Brady’s Patriots in 2018.

Brady, the champion of champions, showed his competitive spirit by responding in the Instagram comments, “Until the next time. I’m happy for you! Enjoy it while it lasts because we are coming for your a$$.”

If you don’t know, the E1 racing series is a new, innovative form of water competition. It features high-speed electric-powered boats capable of reaching speeds of up to 50 knots (about 26 mph). These lightweight boats, made from carbon fiber and weighing around 800 kg (1,763.7 lbs), require only one pilot to navigate. It sounds like the F1 of boating.

The high-profile event has attracted significant star power, with team owners including Tom Brady, Will Smith, Formula 1 driver Sergio Perez, tennis star Rafael Nadal, former soccer player Didier Drogba, singer Marc Anthony, and DJ Steve Aoki. 

Check this: Brady’s team, which had previously secured victories in Jeddah, Venice, and Monaco, was edged out by Smith’s Team Westbrook in Lake Como. Team Brazil and Team Rafa completed the podium after initially leading the qualifying rounds. With nine teams competing in the tournament’s second year, the rivalry will heat up as the season progresses.

Again, you just have to be in that bracket to really take part in the fun like Smith and Brady, but for now, we can dream, can we?

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Not even two weeks after being placed on the Yankees’ IL for a sprained left elbow, new recruit third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. is ready to get back to action for the Yanks after being activated from the injured list today(August 23).

The clear the spot on the roster, the Bombers optioned SS/3B Oswald Peraza after the 6-0 shutout over the Cleveland Guardians.

The Nassau, Bahamas native injured his elbow in a head-first slide into home plate against the Chicago White Sox on August 12, but held his own at the plate before the injury, slashing .316/.361/.702 in his first 14 games with the Yankees. Chisholm set a record in the Bronx, hitting seven HRs in his first 12 games since being acquired in a trade with Miami back in July after the All Star break.

Chisholm and the Yankees have the best record in the American League(75-53), with Baltimore just 1.5 GB going into the BX Bombers series against the Colorado Rockies this weekend.

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Even LeBron James is faced with the rumor mill, but the arguable GOAT isn’t letting chatter distract him from celebrating the woman who has been the cornerstone of not only his family but also his illustrious career. 

King James is hot off winning a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The NBA superstar praised his wife, Savannah James, acknowledging that she is the true MVP.

Here’s what he said:

“My wife takes care of the business, man. She’s the best,” James expressed during an emotional post-game interview with “Andscape” after Team USA’s victory over France secured the gold. “Without her, I wouldn’t even be in this position to be able to do what I do and love the game. I love it.”

LeBron, is 30. He turns 40 in December. In Paris, he was surrounded by his family during what was likely his final Olympic appearance. But he didn’t hold back in sharing how much Savannah means to him, particularly in light of recent unfounded rumors.

“It’s why I do it. I do it for my family,” James emphasized. Savannah, along with their three children, was by his side.

The couple, who have been married for over a decade but together since middle school, continues to inspire James.

Get this: When it comes to LeBron, this likely last Olympic journey was about more than just winning—it was about honoring those who mattered, the people who made it worth while. Savannah is on top of that list and remains undeniably LeBron’s main support at this stage in his life.

Admirable. Goals. Plain and simple. 

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Move over, Hard Knocks. Peacock is gearing up to premiere Here Come The Irish, a highly anticipated docuseries following the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team throughout the current season. 

The series is set to debut on August 29, with new episodes released throughout the season. 

Here Come The Irish, offers an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look into the lives of Notre Dame’s players and coaches, both on and off the field. 

I think last time we looked at that world was dramatized in “Rudy.” But we could be wrong.

Get this: the series will feature exclusive footage and insightful interviews, providing fans with an in-depth understanding of what it takes to be part of this storied football program.

Behind the camera, Here Come The Irish is produced by Fighting Irish Media; the series is executive produced by Jon Asher, Katy Lonergan, and Shalika Shetty, with John Fornaro directing. 

The docuseries will include interviews with key figures associated with Notre Dame football, such as current head coach Marcus Freeman and legendary former head coach Lou Holtz. That should be interesting … 

Fans will also hear from current players, including quarterback Riley Leonard and cornerback Benjamin Morrison, as well as other members of the coaching staff and close university affiliates. Let’s get to the breakdown.

“‘Here Come The Irish’ offers an in-depth look at the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team, exploring their lives on and off the field. On the field, witness the intense training regimens, strategic game preparations, and the electrifying atmosphere of game days. Off the field, the series delves into the academic commitments, personal stories, and the motivation to be college football’s best. Through exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and a deep dive into the rich history of Notre Dame football, this series paints a comprehensive picture of the dedication, perseverance, and spirit that define this legendary program.”

The trailer for Here Come The Irish, is available below.

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French basketball star Guerschon Yabusele snagged a return contract to the NBA after a standout game at the 2024 Paris Olympics. If you remember, he dunked on Bron. It’s not the biggest deal, but it made noise.

So Yabusele signed a one-year, $2.1 million minimum contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, marking his first NBA stint since leaving the Boston Celtics in 2019. Good for him!

Yabusele, 28, significantly impacted France’s Olympic campaign, averaging 14.0 points per game on 51.9% shooting. 

If you don’t know, the Celtics originally drafted Yabusele in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft. Yabusele had a limited role during his time in Boston, averaging 2.3 points and 1.4 rebounds per game. He was waived in the summer of 2019, leading him to continue his career overseas in China, France, and Spain, where he most recently played for Real Madrid.

Now with the 76ers, Yabusele aims to establish himself in head coach Nick Nurse’s rotation as he returns to the NBA. 

How do you say best of luck in French? 

Here’s that dunk in case you missed it at the Olympics:

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Last week, Shannon Biles, the birth mother of Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles, expressed a desire to reconnect with her daughter, whom she has been estranged from for decades. Shannon, who lives in poverty, also shared that she would welcome financial assistance if Simone offered it.

In an exclusive interview with the Daily Mail, 52 Shannon opened up about the strained relationship between her and Simone. “Of course, I would accept her help,” Shannon stated, adding that Simone has not extended any financial support to her thus far. “I’m here. I’m okay,” she said, reflecting on her situation.

Simone, now an accomplished and celebrated Olympic gymnast, was separated from her birth mother as a child due to Shannon’s struggles with substance abuse. Shannon lost custody of her four children, including Simone, who was later adopted by her maternal grandfather Ron and his wife Nellie Biles, who raised her in Texas. Despite her remarkable success, Simone has chosen to maintain her distance from Shannon, who lives in the same modest row house in the crime-ridden neighborhood of Franklinton, Ohio.

While extraordinary achievements have marked Simone’s life, it has not been without its share of scrutiny. Recently, Simone found herself addressing criticism from online trolls after sharing a video of herself enjoying a luxury shopping spree following her victorious performance at the Olympic Games. Some critics took issue with her flaunting her wealth, particularly after she was seen with an Hermès handbag. Simone responded to the backlash on Threads, cheekily clarifying that the expensive handbag was actually a gift from her adoptive parents, writing, “My parents bought me my Hermès bag. Don’t be mad at me, be mad at your parents.”

Shannon, who has been sober for years but continues to struggle financially, has expressed her desire to mend the broken relationship with her daughter. However, Simone has yet to show any interest in reconciling with the woman who abandoned her during her early years.

As Shannon navigates life with little to no contact with Simone, the question remains whether the two will ever find a way to reconnect or if the rift between them will continue to grow.

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The NFL is expanding their footprint in Latin America. The league just announced that Brazilian pop superstar Anitta will headline the halftime show at the league’s first-ever game in South America, where the Green Bay Packers will face off against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Anitta will bring her well-known energy and deep Brazilian pride to the NFL’s inaugural game in São Paulo, Brazil, at Corinthians Arena. As a Grammy-nominated global icon and native Brazilian, she is set to perform some of her biggest hits, adding to the excitement of the historic kickoff weekend for the 2024 NFL regular season.

Anitta shared, “Growing up in Brazil has completely shaped my journey as an artist and of course, as a person. It means everything to be able to perform in São Paulo at the NFL’s first game in Brazil, where I can bring fans around the world the excitement and joy of our amazing culture. It’s really a dream come true to be a part of this moment.”

The halftime show, featuring Anitta’s most popular tracks, will be broadcast live across the NFL’s global feed and local Brazilian broadcasts. U.S. fans can catch highlights on NBC Peacock, with the full performance available on the NFL’s YouTube channel after the game.

Tim Tubito, Director of Event and Game Presentation at the NFL, had this to say: “With the excitement of the NFL’s inaugural game in Brazil, we felt it was essential to tap into the rhythm of São Paulo’s dynamic music scene. We’re thrilled to welcome global sensation Anitta and a lineup of Brazil’s finest artists to this landmark event, promising fans and viewers around the globe an unforgettable celebration of culture and performance.”

Get this, an exclusive NFL x Anitta fashion collaboration will launch on September 1. This collection, celebrating Anitta’s unique style, will be available at the NFL Shop presented by Visa at Morumbi Shopping, as well as on game day at Corinthians Arena.

The pregame show will be quite the spectacle and continue to showcase Brazil’s rich musical heritage, with Brazilian electronic music artist CAROLA performing. Additionally, Brazilian pop star Luísa Sonza will sing the country’s national anthem, “Hino Nacional Brasileiro”, while American-Brazilian singer Zeeba will perform the U.S. national anthem before the game kicks off.

The anthem performances will be accompanied by joint armed forces’ color guards and a combined formation of senior military leaders. These military personnel will join key organizational leaders on the field to commemorate the 200th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Brazil and the United States, marking a significant milestone in the partnership between the two nations.

Sounds like a vibe.

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“American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez” is Ryan Murphy’s new series coming to FX. 

This show is set to be the first season of an anthology series, similar to Murphy’s “American Horror Story” or the one about the OJ Simpson trial starring Cuba Gooding Jr. Ya’ll remember that?

The series just dropped the first trailer. Written by Stu Zicherman and executive produced by Murphy, it promises to delve into the dramatic and tragic life of former NFL star Aaron Hernandez. 

According to the official description, “The first installment of “American Sports Story” is based on the podcast “Gladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc.” from “The Boston Globe” and Wondery. The limited series charts the rise and fall of NFL superstar Aaron Hernandez and explores the disparate strands of his identity, his family, his career, his suicide, and their legacy in sports and American culture.”

The story will explore much of Hernandez’s complexities, including allegations of affairs with men while engaged to Shayanna Jenkins-Hernandez, who supported him through his conviction for the murder of Odin Lloyd. 

During the trial, Hernandez was also indicted for the 2012 double homicide of Daniel de Abreu and Safiro Furtado, though he was acquitted in 2017. 

Tragically, just days after his acquittal, Hernandez was found dead in his jail cell, an apparent suicide. 

That was just crazy. 

Get this: the series stars Josh Andres Rivera as Aaron Hernandez, alongside Jaylen Barron, Catfish Jean, Tony Yazbeck, Lindsay Mendez, and Patrick Schwarzenegger. 

Behind the camera, “American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez” is executive produced by Ryan Murphy, Stuart Zicherman, Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Alexis Martin Woodall, Eric Kovtun, Scott Robertson, and Carl Franklin. 

Check out the trailer below:

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Before anyone gets carried away about the idea of LeBron James wearing a Warriors jersey, take a moment and relax. After Bron and Curry’s gold medal-winning performance at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, there has been a lot of chatter about the two future Hall of Famers paring up in the NBA. Like we said. Chill out.

According to reports, the Warriors attempted to make a blockbuster trade to acquire the four-time NBA MVP before last year’s trade deadline, but discussions didn’t progress far. A major reason for this was the strong opposition from James’ agent, Rich Paul.

So, NBA insider Marc Stein, who cited league sources in his latest Substack, revealed that Paul was “adamantly opposed” to James leaving Southern California for Northern California. Paul was particularly concerned about how the NBA community would perceive James if he switched teams for the fourth time in his career.

“Sources say Paul implored both teams to scrap the concept — despite some owner-to-owner dialogue between the Warriors’ Joe Lacob and the Lakers’ Jeanie Buss and Green’s determination to lobby James to push for relocation to the Bay Area — largely because he wanted to insulate James from potential backlash over switching teams for the fourth time in his career,” Stein wrote.

Aside from Paul’s opposition, the likelihood of LeBron moving to the Warriors seems even more improbable now that his son, Bronny James, was drafted by the Lakers this summer and signed a four-year contract with the team. It would pretty much negate the novelty of the father-son duo we pretty much entertained all summer long. 

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Drake can’t get a break in gambling, that is. Drizzy Just took another gambling ‘L’ this time after losing a bet on Israel Adesanya to take down Dricus du Plessis. 

The 6 God dropped $450K on the bet, hoping “Last Stylebender” Israel Adesanya would pull out a victory versus UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis. The fight was the main event, and unfortunately for Drake, Adesanya was out of commission after a vicious choke submission.

Many Drake haters who watch his losses probably keep up with how many times he loses in gambling. Drake lost a bet on Israel Adesanya during his last UFC fight against Alex Pereira. Adesanya was knocked out just minutes before the end of the match.

However, Drake did manage to recoup some of his losses later when he placed a $400K bet on Adesanya to knock out Pereira in their rematch, which proved to be a winning bet.

It’s up and down with sports betting, but we think Drake can afford it. It’s low-key play money for him, TBH.

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This week’s mixtape comes from an HBCU Draft Pick, drafted by the Marlins organization in 2023 as a RHP for the Jupiter Hammerheads, then sent up to the Beloit Sky Carp (High A) this year. Meachem, a Fayetteville, NC native who pitched for the North Carolina A&T Aggies, became the 21st player from NC A&T to be drafter by a MLB team.

In his first season on the rubber with the Miami organization, Meachem gained a 2.33 ERA with 98 Ks and nine saves in 65.2 IP. At a ripe 21 years old, Meachem is destined to bring some heat to the Marlins’ bullpen in the seasons to come.

As a young man from the Dirty South, Meachem’s playlist packs a lot of bops from below the Mason/Dixon, with artists like Lil Baby, Future, Gunna, Young Thug and Mustard on heavy rotation. Check out his lengthy 79-track playlist right here courtesy of Marc Cheatham aka “CHEATS” of the Black Baseball Mixtape!

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After the special guest appearance of McDonald’s character Grimace earning them the name “GriMets”, who would’ve thought that the Amazins’ could come up with another viral sensation on the baseball field? Well, the Mets have introduced another unconventional personality that is totally unrelated to baseball. Sort of.

Hailey Welch, the real life spitballer who went viral for her “Hawk Tuah” comment about oral sex, took the mound at Citi Field to throw out the first pitch for the Mets game against the Oakland A’s yesterday.

The 22-year-old Tennessee native rose to fame on social media when a street interview of her saying “hawk tuah” to describe oral sex went viral. Welch took to her X page to reveal she was actually at the Mets game in order to raise awareness and money for America’s VetDogs, an org. that aims to pair canines with war veterans.

Mets fans and critics alike were confused as to why the Mets chose Welch to throw out the first pitch, but it must have been abad look for the Mets, who lost to the AL West last place A’s 7-6.

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Dr. Dre on his Hunger Games? Let’s explain … 

In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, Dr. Dre revealed his serious interest in archery and his intention to try out for the 2028 Olympic team. 

From Dre. Day to Mocking Jay. Ha! We had to say it.

The West Coast iconic producer turned Beats mogul turned Super Bowl star explained that his fascination with the sport began in junior high school. 

“I’m trying to try out for the Olympics in 2028… Archery. I’m dead a”” serious,” he stated, addressing the interviewer’s skepticism. “I actually started playing around with archery in junior high. I stopped for a while, and my son bought me a setup. I don’t know if it was for my birthday or Father’s Day or something like that, so I have it set up in my backyard. And I heard qualifying for the Olympics is 77 feet and I practice at 90 [feet].”

Dr. Dre went in and expressed his growing ambition, saying, “Yeah, wouldn’t that be interesting to go, especially with it being here in L.A., and win the gold medal… I feel like I could do anything.”

ICYMI, on Sunday, August 11, Dre performed with Snoop Dogg at the 2024 Paris Olympics’ Closing Ceremony, delivering a rendition of “The Next Episode.” Dre shared that he seldom performs without Snoop Dogg, stating, “I rarely do it. I’ve done it with Kendrick and Eminem, and those are my brothers, but something about the synergy me and Snoop has is really interesting.”

Get this, during the interview, Dre also commented on the inaugural Olympics breakdancing competition, which will not be included in the 2028 Games. He reasonably criticized the so-called slew of performances, saying, “I did not like that. It’s so many great breakdancers, I don’t know why they had this particular person doing that,” seemingly referring to Australian breaker Raygun, who went viral after her moves earned zero points. “It was funny, I got some laughs out of it, but what the f””k? There are incredible breakdancers out right now. I don’t know how that happened.”

We don’t know what happened either. Especially with that one with the “gun” name. Like, huh?

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Yankees slugger Aaron Judge hit his 300th homer, reaching that milestone faster than any other player in the history of Major League Baseball when he connected against the White Sox during a 10-2 victory Wednesday night.

“It’s a great achievement,” he said. “Like I said a couple days ago, I was hoping it would come in a win. It came in a big win for us. We were down for a little bit, couldn’t get much going, so I was just excited it was there in a big moment.”

Judge hit the mark in his 955th game and 3,431st at-bat with a three-run drive in the eighth inning. The six-time All-Star and 2022 American League MVP drove a 3-0 up-and-in sinker from Chad Kuhl into the White Sox bullpen in left for his major league-leading 43rd homer.

The 32-year-old right fielder also accomplished this amazing feat in the least number of at-bats(3,431), and he took the lead ahead of some of the greatest ever to step up to the plate, including Babe Ruth(3,831), Mark McGwire(3,837) and Mets legend Ralph Kiner(3,883).

The Yankees let loose as the ball cleared the wall, jumping up, raising their arms, and banging the dugout railing. After the game, DJ LeMahieu and Austin Wells doused Judge with a tub of water.

“That means a lot,” Judge said. “These guys grind with me every single day. I know the hard work they put in. They see what I do. That was pretty special.”

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New York Yankees placed third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. on the 10-day injured list Wednesday because of a sprained left elbow and were waiting for more doctors to weigh in to determine whether he needs surgery, manager Aaron Boone said.

The Yankees remained hopeful Chisholm’s stay on the IL will be short, though it’s not clear when he’ll resume swinging a bat. He hits left-handed and throws with his right.

“We’ll see what we have,” Boone said. “We’re obviously just a couple days into this. But we’re also somewhat optimistic.”

Chisholm, 26, was injured on Monday while sliding into home plate in the fifth inning but remained in the game. He was replaced by Ben Rice during his next plate appearance in the seventh inning.

Chisholm has given New York an immediate spark since he was acquired from the Miami Marlins for three prospects on July 27. He became the first player in franchise history to hit seven homers in his first 12 games with the club.

“He’s been a dynamic player for us,” Boone said. “He provides power, speed. He’s done a great job on defense. He’s been great in the room. But again, hopefully, it’s something that doesn’t turn out to be too long and we can get him back.”

Chisholm spent his first four-plus seasons in the major leagues with the Marlins, hitting .246 with 66 homers and 205 RBIs in 403 games. He is batting .316 with seven homers and 11 RBIs in 14 games with the Yankees.

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Former NFL running back Cierre Wood has been sentenced to 10 years to life in prison for the horrific death of 5-year-old La’Rayah Davis, the daughter of his then-girlfriend. The tragedy unfolded in April 2019 when La’Rayah was taken to a Las Vegas hospital, where she was found to have suffered extensive abuse, including over 100 bruises, 20 broken ribs, and a fatal laceration to her liver.

Wood, who had a promising football career at the University of Notre Dame before his time in the NFL, was arrested and charged with murder shortly after the child’s death. He took an Alford plea in April, acknowledging that the prosecution had enough evidence to convict him without admitting guilt. He was convicted of second-degree murder and child abuse.

The investigation into La’Rayah’s death revealed a harrowing pattern of physical and mental abuse. Wood reportedly forced the child to undergo intense physical workouts, including sprints, sit-ups, and wall squats, as a form of punishment. He allegedly justified these punishments by claiming he was trying to get her “on the right path” because he thought she was “chunky.”

On the day of her death, Wood made La’Rayah perform sit-ups after she struggled to learn her letters and numbers. According to his statement to the police, she fell backward and hit her head, but when authorities arrived in response to his 911 call, they found her body cold and stiff.

La’Rayah’s mother, Amy Taylor, also faced charges in connection with her daughter’s death. She pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and felony child abuse as part of a deal with prosecutors. In July, Taylor was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole, plus an additional eight to 20 years for the abuse charge.

Thoughts?

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