dfp-sports-other
Page: 16
Nearly a decade after former Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o’s infamous catfishing scandal took over social media in early 2013, Netflix on Tuesday released a new documentary chronicling the story, Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn’t Exist. While making press rounds ahead of the doc’s release, Te’o—who was drafted in 2013 and has since played for the Chargers, […]
UPDATED 8/15/22, 5:54 p.m. ET: Kevin Durant took to social media to seemingly respond to a report from Marc Stein that cited an unnamed NBA exec who believes the 33-year-old would rather retire than continue to play for the Brooklyn Nets. “I know most people will believe unnamed sources over me but if it’s anyone out there […]
Bronny James posterized an opponent with apparent ease and lit up Twitter in the process, with his dad at the front of the pack. “OH MY GOODNESS BRONNY!!!!!” LeBron tweeted, throwing in 10 screaming emojis for good measure. LeBron James Jr. and his 15-year-old brother Bryce James are with the California Basketball Club on the […]
Brittney Griner’s legal team has filed an appeal following her sentencing in Russian court earlier this month to nine years behind bars. As previously reported, the U.S. said back in May that Griner had been “wrongfully detained” after Russian officials found vape cartridges containing a small amount of hash oil. On Aug. 4, she was sentenced […]
Photos taken of the remains of Kobe Bryant and other victims from the 2020 helicopter crash that killed the Lakers legend were shared by a Los Angeles County firefighter at an awards ceremony a month after the accident. Back in September 2020, Kobe’s wife Vanessa Bryant filed a lawsuit against the L.A. County Sheriff and his department, saying she endured […]
Ten years ago today, the U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team capped off its dominant run at the 2012 London Olympics with a gold medal-clinching victory over Spain. Team USA’s unexpectedly close win was spearheaded by its all-time great trio of LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Kevin Durant, the last of which led the team in scoring with 30 points […]
As the first full week of the NFL preseason gets underway on Thursday, Antonio Brown has given the impression he’s moved on from his football career. The former All-Pro wide receiver, who’s been a free agent since he was released by the Bucs in January after walking off the field during Tampa Bay’s Week 18 game against the Jets, took to Twitter […]
The NBA announced on Thursday that it will honor Bill Russell by retiring the Boston Celtics legend’s No. 6 jersey throughout the league. Russell, who died July 31 at the age of 88, becomes the first player to have his number permanently retired across the NBA. Players who currently wear the No. 6, most notably LeBron James, may continue doing so, though […]
Frank Gore is alleged to have dragged a nude woman by her hair at a hotel in Atlantic City last month. Per a report from TMZ, published Wednesday, court documents obtained by the outlet show that local police claim the incident involved Gore and an unidentified 28-year-old woman. The date of the incident is listed […]
During a recent appearance on Vince Carter’s podcast the VC Show, Kyle Lowry opened up about his body. The Miami Heat point guard admitted that the criticism surrounding his weight used to bother him, before poking fun at the topic, saying it’s turned into an “advantage” and that “thick’s been good for me.” “It used to bother me […]
