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Stephen A. Smith on Trump suggesting LeBron James is a ‘racist’: ‘Really disgusting’
Stephen A. Smith condemned President Trump’s suggestion that LeBron James might be racist, calling the remarks “really, really disgusting”. The criticism is notable because Smith has recently clashed publicly with James, yet defended him against what he described as divisive rhetoric from the president. Trump made the comment when asked to choose between James and…
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NFL legend praises Sophie Cunningham for saying ‘what’s true’ about transgender athletes in girls sports
Pro Football Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher has praised WNBA player Sophie Cunningham for speaking out against transgender athletes competing in girls’ and women’s sports, telling Fox News Digital that she was simply saying “what’s true”. Urlacher, a former Chicago Bears linebacker not typically known for following women’s basketball, said he has become a fan…
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Shaquille O’Neal offers rebuttal for NBA fans claiming LeBron James is ‘ring chasing’ by joining Sixers
Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal has pushed back against NBA fans who accuse LeBron James of “ring chasing” after James signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. O’Neal’s defence comes as James, who will turn 42 in December, faces criticism over his choice of team for what may be one of his final…
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Review: Truxton Extreme (Switch 2) – A Thrilling Return For A Classic Shoot-‘Em-Up Series
Truxton Extreme, developed by Tatsujin Co., revives the classic vertical shoot-’em-up series on Nintendo Switch 2 after a 34-year hiatus, aiming to honour the beloved 1988 arcade original without falling into the trap that has hurt other classic shmup reboots. Where similar attempts to revive series like R-Type and Raiden have struggled to match the…
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Rick Moranis’ ‘Spaceballs’ Return Gets an Emotional Behind-the-Scenes Update [Exclusive]
The sequel Spaceballs: The New One has finished filming and is set for release next spring, with director Josh Greenbaum discussing production ahead of its Comic-Con panel. Greenbaum revealed that the toughest part of making the long-awaited follow-up to Mel Brooks’ 1987 cult classic wasn’t recreating the original’s comedy but saying goodbye to the cast…
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WNBA love feud explodes as NaLyssa Smith fires back at DiJonai Carrington’s cheating claims
A public feud has erupted between WNBA players NaLyssa Smith and DiJonai Carrington after Carrington accused her ex-girlfriend of cheating during their relationship. Smith, a forward for the Las Vegas Aces, responded during a Twitch livestream but declined to directly confirm or deny the allegations, instead questioning why Carrington, who plays for the Chicago Sky,…
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WNBA responds to questions about missing USA 250 patch at All-Star Game but dodges key details
The WNBA has responded to questions about why a “USA 250” patch, marking America’s upcoming 250th anniversary, was absent from All-Star Game jerseys, but the league’s answers left key details unaddressed. The episode has drawn scrutiny after the players’ union, the WNBPA, said it had not requested that the league drop the patch, following public…
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The 10 State Property Songs LeBron James Needs to Memorize Before the NBA Season Starts
Billboard has published a list of ten State Property tracks it says LeBron James should familiarise himself with following his move to the Philadelphia 76ers. The piece is a light-hearted, fan-culture feature tying James’s new city to State Property, the Philadelphia hip-hop collective signed to Roc-A-Fella Records in the 2000s, prompted by social media jokes…
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If you want to own a College Basketball team, UNLV is up for sale in wild, but smart, $10 million proposition
UNLV’s men’s basketball programme is reportedly being put up for sale, with an outside group said to be seeking around $10 million to take a controlling stake in the team. The move reflects how dramatically college sports have been reshaped by the shift to athlete pay via NIL deals and revenue-sharing, with private ownership stakes…
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Want To Own a Sports League? Ice Cube’s BIG3 Bets That Being Public Can Be a Propellant
Ice Cube’s BIG3 basketball league, the three-on-three competition he co-founded with Jeff Kwatinetz in 2017, is set to go public via a SPAC merger in the coming months, valuing the company at around $290 million. The move marks a significant milestone for a startup sports league that has managed to survive where more than 100…