Kareem Abdul-Jabbar pens a column for The Hollywood Reporter these days, and in his latest offering, he weighed in on the firestorm surrounding HBO talk show host Bill Maher. The polarizing comedian was the #1 trending term on Twitter for much of Friday night due to his using the N-word while interviewing Nebraska Republican Senator Ben Sasse. Abdul-Jabbar, yes the very same … [Read more...] about Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Says Bill Maher Shouldn’t Be Fired for Using N-Word
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Dwyane Wade #19, Derrick Rose #22 on Forbes Athletes Earnings List
Dwyane Wade is the only current Chicago athlete on the 100 strong Forbes top earning athletes list, which was released earlier today. He isn't the only athlete on the list with Chicago or even Chicago Bulls ties though. Long time former face of the Bulls franchise Derrick Rose checks in at #22 while native Chicagoan Anthony Davis is #44. Basketball has the most dominant … [Read more...] about Dwyane Wade #19, Derrick Rose #22 on Forbes Athletes Earnings List
Zlatan Ibrahimovic #30, Wayne Rooney #70 on Forbes Athletes Earnings List
The 100 long Forbes top earning athletes list was released today and it contains a few individuals with Manchester United connections. Last year, for the first time in 16 years, someone other than Tiger Woods or Floyd Mayweather topped the list and that was former Red Devil Cristiano Ronaldo. CR7 retains the top spot this year. Lionel Messi was #2 last year, but falls one … [Read more...] about Zlatan Ibrahimovic #30, Wayne Rooney #70 on Forbes Athletes Earnings List
Neymar Gives Kevin Durant His Own Personalized FC Barcelona Jersey (Photos)
Neymar, quite possibly one of the top five footballers in the world, was at the Oracle last night in Oakland, California for Game Two of the 2017 NBA Finals. He was joined by elite Formula One racecar driver Lewis Hamilton. They watched the Warriors once again absolutely annihilate Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Warriors were sloppy taking care of the ball, … [Read more...] about Neymar Gives Kevin Durant His Own Personalized FC Barcelona Jersey (Photos)
M.C. Hammer Offers Capt. Obvious Style Golden State Warriors, NBA Finals “Analysis”
Here's just a little reminder of where we are today regarding sports media, through the lens of a M.C. Hammer appearance on an unwatchable FOX Sports program. This appearance coming the day after ESPN laid off John Clayton, their premier reporter for the nation's most valuable sports brand. The best possible analysis of this development, and what it says about the world of … [Read more...] about M.C. Hammer Offers Capt. Obvious Style Golden State Warriors, NBA Finals “Analysis”
Jeff Van Gundy Speaks Up for NBA Fans Scammed When Star Players Sit Out
When a NBA fan shells out an astronomical amount of money to go see his favorite team play, and many of the star players rest that night, it's pure consumer fraud. On the NBA Finals (our full series preview and prediction here) media conference call, ABC/ESPN NBA Analyst Jeff Van Gundy. took a stand for ripped-off fans everywhere. Yes, indeed one of the so-called "media … [Read more...] about Jeff Van Gundy Speaks Up for NBA Fans Scammed When Star Players Sit Out
Golden State Warriors Favored in NBA Finals, Curry and Durant MVP Favorites
Westgate Las Vegas has opened with the Golden State Warriors as clear favorites over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The bookmaker site positions the Warriors at -240 and the Cavaliers at +200. That means Westgate believes Golden State has about a 67-70% chance of taking the series, while the Cavs have a 33-30% chance of repeating as champions. … [Read more...] about Golden State Warriors Favored in NBA Finals, Curry and Durant MVP Favorites
What Hamidou Diallo Brings to the Kentucky Wildcats Table Next Season
With only minutes to spare before the NBA Draft entry deadline, Hamidou Diallo informed the Kentucky Wildcats of his intention to return to school. It was metaphorically an 11th hour decision. Diallo only practiced with the Cats, for about half the season, last year. He never saw game action. Usually, when a player of no experience returns to a college basketball team, it's not … [Read more...] about What Hamidou Diallo Brings to the Kentucky Wildcats Table Next Season
Kentucky Basketball: How Next Year’s Rotation Looks with Hamidou Diallo Returning
Freshman guard Hamidou Diallo only practiced for the Kentucky basketball team last year; he never saw action in any games. Usually, when a player of no experience returns to a college basketball team, it's not huge news. It is for Kentucky though because they have so little experience returning from this past season's Elite 8 team. The Wildcats are looking to replace 92.6 … [Read more...] about Kentucky Basketball: How Next Year’s Rotation Looks with Hamidou Diallo Returning
Boston Celtics Have an Opportunity to Build for Next Year, and the Future is Bright
Despite the upset win in Cleveland last night, the Boston Celtics can still begin the process of looking ahead to next season. After that game two DESTRUCTION at the hands of the Cavaliers, at home, which social media had a ton of fun with, you know that their elimination is inevitable. Maybe the best joke Friday night was "the Boston Celtics are the first team in NBA … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics Have an Opportunity to Build for Next Year, and the Future is Bright