Derrick Rose Sued By Fan Who Claims NBA Star’s Injury Caused His Depression and Weight Gain
Chicago Bulls fans have no doubt been missing their star player Derrick Rose do his thing on the court, as the NBA star has been recovering from a serious ACL injury since the 2012 playoffs. But one fan in particular has taken Rose’s injury and him missing the entire 2012 – 2013 NBA season (it [...]
New Julius Erving Documentary To Air In June
An upcoming documentary will look at the life and career of Julius Erving, on the 30th anniversary of his only NBA championship. “The Doctor” will air on NBA TV on June 10, between games of the NBA Finals. The 90-minute program features rare footage from his ABA career. Dr. J later came to the NBA and helped [...]
Tim Duncan, Tony Parker Pose for Pic with Gun Pointed at a Ref
We always thought that Tim Duncan was a good guy, but maybe he’s not so good all the time. We’re sure that NBA commissioner David Stern might have something to say about a recent picture taken of Tim Duncan posing with Tony Parker, pointing a gun at the head of a man pretending to be [...]
Cowboys Star Dez Bryant To Face Charges for Slapping His Mother
Your public image as a professional athlete isn’t exactly helped when you are publicly accused of attacking your own mother. Dez Bryant of the Dallas Cowboys has gone from being a huge asset to a serious liability for a team that lives in the national spotlight. The player is being charged with domestic violence in [...]
No Longer King? Golfer Says He Wants to Kick Tiger Woods’ a*s
It looks like the game of golf is finally getting the rivalry that it’s been looking for. Tiger Woods, typically the only black man on the course, dominated the game of golf for a decade. Then, his control over the game shattered as quickly as the back windshield of his truck the night that his [...]
Sean Diddy Combs Son Signs To Play For UCLA
The son of hip-hop mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has made his dreams of playing football at UCLA a reality this week. Justin Combs officially signed his national letter of intent with his proud multimillionaire father by his side on National Signing Day yesterday. P Diddy, wore a smart tailored suit and dark sunglasses, as [...]
Dallas Cowboys’ Dez Bryant Addresses Altercation With Lil Wayne
NFL star Dez Bryant has stepped forward to kill rumors and speculation claiming there is a beef between him and Lil Wayne following a physical altercation last weekend in Miami. Although he did not deny an incident took place, the Dallas Cowboys star said they are not at each other’s necks. Check it out after the jump… Initially [...]
NFL Player Admits I AM THE DADDY But Refuses To Take Care Of Child Financiallly
He’s admitted to fathering her child, but American Football star Roddy White refuses to give mother Stacey Hott any financial assistance. The Atlanta Falcons wide receiver was handed a paternity suit early last December, when Hott claimed he had fathered her five-month-old boy. The 30-year-old has since admitted that he IS the father [...]
Bucs Fire Coach Raheem Morris
The Buccaneers fired Raheem Morris on Monday after his three seasons as Tampa Bay’s head coach. The team announced the change one day after a 45-24 loss to the Atlanta Falcons extended the franchise’s longest losing streak within the same season since 1977 to 10 games. “I would like to take this opportunity to thank [...]
NFL Player Charged For Assault After Trying To ‘Leave His 11-year-old-son With Hospital Security Guards’
An NFL player was cited for assault and reckless driving in what appears to be a case of reckless parenting. Minnesota Vikings cornerback Benny Sapp has been cited for fifth-degree assault and careless driving, both misdemeanors, after a run-in with security at Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis. Officers were called shortly after 7am Friday [...]
NFL Legend Willie Gault Charged With Fraud
David S. Hilzenrath of the Washington Post is reporting that NFL legend Willie Gault has been charged with fraud by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The 1983 first-round draft pick had been in the news recently when the 1985 Super Bowl ring that he won with the iconic Chicago Bears squad was recovered after [...]
Gunman Decides Not To Rob The 76ers’ Lou Williams, Lets Williams Treat Him For Fast Food Instead
While stopped in his car on Christmas Eve, Sixers guard Lou Williams was approached by a man with a gun. The situation was deflated when the gunman recognized Williams and commended him for his work in the community. Williams said he treated the man to a meal at a local fast food restaurant [...]
Four Former NFL Players File Lawsuits Alleging Brain Damage
Four former players in the National Football League, including two who played in the Pro Bowl, are suing the NFL for brain damage. The players claim that they are now facing serious medical issues as a result of their years in the league. Dorsey Levens and Jamal Lewis, Fulton Kuykendall and Ryan Stewart filed [...]
Floyd Mayweather Jr. Gets 90 Days In Jail
Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been sentenced to 90 days in jail after pleading guilty to reduced domestic violence battery and harassment charges before a Las Vegas judge. He was told to report to jail on Jan. 6. Judge Melissa Saragosa also ordered Mayweather to complete 100 hours of community service and pay a $2,500 [...]
NBA Star’s $21m Contract Canceled After Physical Reveals Abnormal Heart
Days after signing a $21.3million contract with the Sacramento Kings, free agent Chuck Hayes, 28, has been let go. The Sacramento Kings cancelled their four-year contract with Mr Hayes on Monday after he failed a physical. Mr Hayes’ multimillion-dollar deal was voided because of a heart abnormality, the Kings president said. The routine [...]