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  • Philadelphia 76ers Fan Who Flipped the Bird at Russell Westbrook Whitesplains Why He Did It

    Turns out, the Philly fan who flipped off Russell Westbrook during a recent game is a North Philadelphia urologist who “whitesplained” why he decided to yell, “F—k you” to the OKC guard. According to Philly.com, Richard Harkaway spent thousands of bucks to flip off Westbrook, only to be escorted from his seat. On his way…

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    Stephen A. Crockett Jr.






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    October 28, 2016
  • Nick Young Helps Lakers Win Season Opener, Then Rushes to Hospital for Baby's Birth

    On Wednesday, Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young helped his team defeat the Houston Rockets; then he left the game and rushed straight to a Los Angeles hospital to go on baby watch. According to TMZ Sports, Young’s ex-girlfriend Keonna Green gave birth to the couple’s baby girl early Thursday. The two already have a…

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    Stephen A. Crockett Jr.






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    October 27, 2016
  • This Philadelphia 76ers Fan Couldn't Just Sit There and Watch the Game

    A ticket allows you admission to a game. It doesn’t mean that you get to flip off Oklahoma City Thunder star point guard Russell Westbrook. On Wednesday, the Thunder took on the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia, and one fan apparently believed he had the right to do just that. Early in the first quarter, some…

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    Stephen A. Crockett Jr.






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    October 27, 2016
  • Donald Trump Unveils His 'New Deal for Black America' to Largely White Crowd

    Donald Trump unveiled his “new deal for Black America” Wednesday to a predominantly white Charlotte, N.C., crowd, and painted himself as the great white savior to fix all the problems plaguing the black community. According to NBC News, Trump’s plan includes three concepts meant to sway African-American voters: safe communities, great education and higher-paying jobs.…

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    Stephen A. Crockett Jr.






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    October 27, 2016
  • Let's Get Ready to Rumble: Joe Biden and Donald Trump Want Fistfight

    Vice President Joe Biden, like much of America, has had enough of Donald Trump. During a stump speech last week, Biden said, forget debating the vile Trump; he wished he could beat his ass. “The press always ask me, ‘Don’t I wish I were debating him?’ No, I wish we were in high school—I could…

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    Stephen A. Crockett Jr.






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    October 26, 2016
  • NY Giants Finally Release Abusive Kicker Josh Brown After Public Pressure

    It only took the New York Giants a year to fire kicker Josh Brown after learning that he abused his wife, but on Tuesday, that’s exactly what they did. After the recent release of documents in which Brown, 37, admitted to abusing his wife, the Giants have finally parted ways with the embattled kicker after…

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    Stephen A. Crockett Jr.






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    October 26, 2016
  • Denver Broncos Player's House Is Robbed as He Plays Game

    Sounds like the robbers knew exactly what they were doing. While the Denver Broncos were beating up on the Houston Texans at Sports Authority Field Monday, Pro Bowl linebacker DeMarcus Ware’s house was being robbed. Ware tweeted his disappointment once he returned to his home and realized what happened. According to ESPN, the thieves stole…

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    Stephen A. Crockett Jr.






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    October 26, 2016
  • ‘No Chill Gil’ Is Back: Arenas Claims He’s Hidden Money From Ex-Wife

    Well, that didn’t take long. Looks as if Gilbert Arenas has found the cash for his kids’ private school; apparently he was hiding it from his ex-wife, Laura Govan. No Chill Gil, as he’s known on the Instagram streets, took to Snapchat to post snippets of his children counting thousands in cash. “Lucky for me…

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    Stephen A. Crockett Jr.






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    October 25, 2016
  • Dunking Doughnuts: Shaquille O'Neal Buys Historic Krispy Kreme Shop

    NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal has never been shy about his love for Krispy Kreme doughnuts. Like much of black America, Shaq finds the sugary-glazed goodness not only addictive but also intoxicating. He often shares his love for the doughnuts on TV and social media. On Monday, Shaq announced that he is now the…

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    Stephen A. Crockett Jr.






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    October 25, 2016
  • Gilbert Arenas Made Millions Not to Play Ball, Now Says Can’t Afford Kids' School 

    In 2014, Gilbert Arenas laughed at the notion that he should feel bad for cashing large NBA checks when he wasn’t playing for a team. Fast-forward to 2016: The last check of Arenas’ horrible $111 million contract with the Washington Wizards is set to be paid—on Oct. 31, to be exact—and Arenas is now claiming…

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    Stephen A. Crockett Jr.






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    October 25, 2016
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