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Last Chance U is one of Netflix’s greatest hits, striking a chord among both sports fans and viewers simply seeking entertainment and good storytelling. Since its debut in 2016, the documentary series has developed a loyal fan base. It spent five seasons chronicling the emotional terrain of junior college football, with student-athletes attempting to overcome […]
Here’s some news sure to crush any Toronto Raptors fan’s heart: Kyle Lowry reportedly expects to be traded this season, and has not been shy in telling people about it. The Ringer’s Ryen Russillo joined the latest episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, where he said that the Raptors’ point guard has been telling people he believes […]
The Dallas Cowboys finally agreed to a long-term contract with quarterback Dak Prescott Monday evening. The four-year, $164 million deal included $66 million at signing and a record $126 million guaranteed. We’re going to break down the winners and losers from the deal. The deal can be worth up to $164 million, per source. […]
Serena Williams is showing support for her “selfless friend’ Meghan Markle following the airing of the much-anticipated Oprah interview. In a note shared to her Twitter and Instagram pages on Sunday night, Williams said pointed to her own firsthand experiences with “the sexism and racism institutions and the media use to vilify women and people […]
The NBA dunk contest can be hit-or-miss, especially when the game’s biggest stars don’t take part. And since this year’s crop of dunkers were relative unknowns, at least for casual basketball fans, it’s no surprise that the reaction to Sunday’s contest was tepid at best. In the end, Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons beat Knicks rookie Obi Toppin and Pacers […]
Philadelphia’s dynamic duo has been ruled out of this year’s All-Star Game. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Sunday that Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid will not be allowed to participate in the night’s contest. Per Woj’s sources, both Embiid and Simmons came in contact with a barber who tested positive for COVID-19. After additional tests, the […]
The NBA is cracking down on unsanctioned All-Star Game events. According to the New York Times’ Marc Stein, the league has issued about 200 hundred cease-and-desist letters to party promoters in Atlanta, ahead of Sunday’s game at State Farm Arena. The letters were reportedly sent to those who are using the ASG logo and name to promote parties taking place […]
On the eve of the 2021 NBA All-Star Game, league commissioner Adam Silver was asked about LeBron James’ public opposition to the annual event. The Lakers star made the comments in early February, as the league was finalizing its plans for All-Star Weekend in Atlanta. James told reporters he didn’t understand why NBA officials were even considering going through […]
Quavo and Jack Harlow walked away with the win in Bleacher Report’s Open Run showdown. The two-on-two basketball game, presented by Modelo Beer, pitted the Migos member and the “What’s Poppin” artist against 2 Chainz and Lil Baby, who suffered a 21-7 defeat Saturday night. Quavo was the undisputed star of the night, with 17 points, 14 rebounds, and four blocks, which […]