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‘Callin His Parents Ugly Is Crazy’: Jalen Hurts Dishes Out Harsh Truth to ‘Desperate’ Reporter Who Asked How to be as Handsome as the Eagles Quarterback Is

Jalen Hurts is firing on all cylinders as he leads the Philadelphia Eagles into the Super Bowl LXI showdown against the Kansas City Chiefs. Both teams have touched down in New Orleans for the Feb. 9 game at Caesars Superdome, where they have been participating in a media blitz about the championship matchup.  On Monday, Feb....

Mark Jones discusses importance of historic all-Black NBA game broadcast
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Mark Jones discusses importance of historic all-Black NBA game broadcast

ESPN play-by-play announcer Mark Jones uses unique vocabulary during NBA games that can prompt viewers to grab a dictionary. When asked about ESPN’s inaugural all-Black staffed NBA game broadcast and production team for Wednesday’s game between the San Antonio Spurs and Atlanta Hawks (7 p.m. ET, ESPN), Jones became a little emotional when offering words...

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says league’s diversity efforts will continue
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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says league’s diversity efforts will continue

NEW ORLEANS – There’s no debating that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has presided over the greatest increase in inclusive hiring in league history. On his watch, professional sports’ most successful league has made significant strides in the hiring of high-raking officials of color in both football and business operations, including the first female team president...

Unrivaled 1 on 1 Tournament: Details and Players
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Unrivaled 1 on 1 Tournament: Details and Players

The upcoming Unrivaled 1 on 1 Tournament will feature a split prize pool. But just who will be crowned the first-ever 1-on-1 champion? X Instagram Photo Credit: Unrivaled Unrivaled has been a massive hit among the women’s basketball world, and it’s about to get even more exciting. In its inaugural season, Unrivaled will feature a...

Jimmy Butler’s Career Crossroads, De’Aaron Fox Trade Shocker with The Ringer’s Howard Beck
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Jimmy Butler’s Career Crossroads, De’Aaron Fox Trade Shocker with The Ringer’s Howard Beck

Dive into the heart of NBA drama with Hoopsology’s latest episode featuring Howard Beck, senior NBA writer for The Ringer. Hosts Justin Goodrum and Matt Thomas explore the game-changing moments that shaped basketball history, from Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point game to Victor Wembanyama’s rise. Jimmy Butler’s Miami Heat Suspension: Beck breaks down the shocking indefinite suspension...

What we should leave behind: Parasocial relationships with celebrities
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What we should leave behind: Parasocial relationships with celebrities

Celebrity culture has always been a thing in America, but it has gotten worse in the age of social media, and parasocial relationships are the byproduct of that increasing interest. Combine that with the false belief that the wealthy are somehow smarter or more in tune with everyday life simply because they are rich, and...