Former pro basketball player Mario Kasun is raising eyebrows following claims he made about NBA champion Kevin Garnett being racist toward white athletes. During the June 26 episode of the “Jao Mile Podcast,” the Croatian pro-baller shared details of his encounters with Garnett, admitting that, at one point, he idolized the former NBA star. “I...
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The Hot Boys reunion shouldn’t be taken for granted
Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter celebrated its 20th anniversary June 29. While the album represented a sonic and lyrical shift forward for him, one song in particular was a nostalgic glance back at a previous chapter. “I Miss My Dawgs” was his love letter to his former labelmates — and more importantly — Juvenile, B.G. and...
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July’s best sneaker drops: Your guide to this month’s must-have releases
Our monthly series looks at the top releases from the best brands in athletic footwear. Whether you’re an avid sneakerhead or just looking for the perfect pair to complement your style, navigating the vast world of sneakers can be overwhelming. From understanding where to buy to decoding the latest trends, consider this your road map...
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From Podcast to Screen: How FX’s “Clipped” Brings the Sterling Scandal to Life
The year is 2014. Serena Williams won her 18th Grand Slam, LeBron James returned home to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Los Angeles Kings won the Stanley Cup. But the sports world was shaken to its core when a recording was leaked of Donald Sterling, the former owner of the Los Angeles Clippers making racist...
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The Klay Thompson-Golden State Warriors memories will outlast the sadness of separation
Divorces are hard, but they don’t always signify a failure. Many marriages end poorly with heartbreak, sadness and often bitterness. But the end doesn’t mean the path to that conclusion was a failure. If enough time passes, the former couple can sometimes look back on the success they had: the families they built, the love...
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From Sha’Carri Richardson to Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone: Top 5 storylines out of U.S. Olympic Team trials
The U.S. Olympic Team Trials in track and field wrapped up Sunday, and Team USA seems primed to have a productive showing at the 2024 Paris Olympics starting July 26. With 48 combined men’s and women’s medal events, there are countless storylines that have come out of trials held in June. Defending Olympic 800-meter gold...
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Bronny James, Shedeur Sanders and when a father’s love is a sledgehammer
I have watched with great fascination as LeBron James and Deion Sanders deftly guide their sons through the sports landscape with the goal of having them land in the NBA and the NFL, respectively. They are involved in different sports and are at different points of their lives, but their approach to parenting is intriguing....
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Atlanta Dream guard Aerial Powers has game on the court and virtually
Memorial Day weekend looked different from a normal holiday cookout for Atlanta Dream guard Aerial Powers and her father Juan. As Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals tipped off, the Powers family looked at Boston Celtics guard Jayson Tatum’s feet as he sported her “Camo” Player Edition of the Jordan Tatum 2. Powers designed...
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Will Smith doesn’t need a redemption tour
Ever since actor Will Smith stormed the Oscars stage in March 2022 and slapped comedian Chris Rock on national TV, creating one of the most unforgettable and bizarre moments in pop culture history, the actor has been one of the most polarizing figures in Hollywood. While most people can agree and understand that the slap...
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The French basketball revolution arrives at the 2024 NBA draft
NEW YORK – On the 101st floor of the Edge building, NBA draft prospect Alexandre Sarr appeared on top of the world with the spotlight on him and France. During a panel discussion with Kenny “The Jet” Smith, Australia National Basketball League commissioner Jeremy Loeliger turned to Sarr and said, “There is something in the...