Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg walked off the court with 10 points on 5-of-21 shooting and zero made threes, but what mattered most to him? The win. “I would say that might be one of the worst games of my life,” Flagg said after the Mavericks’ 87–85 summer league victory over the Lakers. “But we...
For these HBCU Swingman Classic players, big names inspired, influenced their game
The third annual HBCU Swingman Classic, which highlights the plethora of baseball talent at historically Black colleges and universities, takes place Friday to kick off MLB All-Star Week. With Atlanta as this year’s designated host site, these student-athletes will have an opportunity to shine in a city rich in Black culture and history. Related Story...
Donald Trump supports Washington Commanders’ former name. He’s wrong
The next contentious remark President Donald Trump regrets, in his eyes, will be his first. Nothing is out of bounds for a commander-in-chief who has won, lost and re-captured the White House (and every other branch of government) all within the last decade. So when a reporter asked the 79-year-old about the Washington Commanders, his...
A descending dynasty: The decline of Lil Wayne and Young Money Entertainment
Lil Wayne, whose career has spanned nearly three decades, earned his living legend status in the years between 2004 and 2008, when he released the first three installments of his Tha Carter album series, a franchise that provided him a path to claim the title of the best living rapper. Rapid-fire rhymes and recitable hooks...
Frank Nitty vs Nasir Core & Montrezl Harrell Face OFF at The Big3
Montrezl Harrell, Nasir Core and Chicago went to the wire with Frank Nitty and DMV Trilogy. Week 3 of The Big3 in Miami,FL. The post Frank Nitty vs Nasir Core & Montrezl Harrell Face OFF at The Big3 appeared first on Ballislife.com.
Rickea Jackson diary: I’ve been a Candace Parker fan since I started playing basketball
Los Angeles Sparks forward Rickea Jackson grew up idolizing Sparks legend Candace Parker. Parker’s silky dominance on the court, trailblazing legacy and iconic No. 3 jersey became a symbol of greatness at the University of Tennessee and in the WNBA. A decade later, Jackson found herself not only wearing the same Tennessee orange but also...
Chet Holmgren, Thunder Agree to 5-Year Rookie Max Extension
The Oklahoma City Thunder are locking in another piece of their championship core. The team has agreed to a five-year rookie max extension with center Chet Holmgren worth up to $250 million. The deal, reported first by ESPN’s Shams Charania, is fully guaranteed and includes no player or team options. Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images...
Rookie guard Dylan Harper ready for NBA education with San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio Spurs rookie guard Dylan Harper was already in awe when he saw all five of the Spurs’ NBA championship banners hanging from the rafters at their practice facility during his draft workout. The teenager said he felt like a giddy fan moments later when he saw former Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich and...
Paolo Banchero Signs Massive 5-Year Rookie Max Extension
The Orlando Magic have secured their franchise cornerstone for at least the next half-decade, signing forward Paolo Banchero to a five-year rookie max contract extension that could reach $287 million, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Banchero is the first player to sign a rookie max extension since 2021, when Luka Doncic and Trae Young reached...
Sean Combs avoided life in prison, but he’ll never be ‘Diddy’ again
The date is unknown, and perhaps several years away. But Sean Combs will one day be a free man again. When he is, Combs will re-enter a world where the universe he erected over the last three decades has been altered forever. There will be no return to business as usual. Not after something like...









