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Simona Halep Dominates Serena Williams in Wimbledon Finals, Proving That Even Superheroes Have Off Days
Superman has lost a fight. So has Wonder Woman. And Iron Man. On Saturday, Serena Williams, the closest thing America has to a superhero, suffered a staggering defeat to Simona Halep, in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2, keeping Williams from winning her 24th title. Need proof that Williams is a superhero? How about she hardly played…
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NFL’s Richie Incognito Wanted to Cut Off His Dead Father’s Head, Gets 2 Game Suspension. Kaepernick Still Doesn’t Have a Job
In August Richie Incognito walked into the funeral home in charge of burying his father and told those working that he needed access to his dead father’s body so he could cut off his head. Incognito told the workers that if he didn’t get access to his father’s dead body that he was going to…
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#ImWithKap: Nike’s Market Value Jumps $3 Billion After Colin Kaepernick Gets Betsy Ross Sneakers Pulled From Shelves
Republicans have been big mad since Nike decided to pull its Betsy Ross-inspired Air Max 1 USA sneakers. But it turns out that being on the right side of history just netted the footwear and apparel company a cool $3 billion in market value. Who knew pissing off conservatives could be so lucrative? Forbes reports…
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I've Been Married For 5 Years and I Still Don't Know What to Call My Mother-In-Law
Later this month, my wife and I will celebrate our five year anniversary. Which feels like an accomplishment. Not because getting and staying married makes you any specialer than those who ain’t either of those things, but because I think we know each other well enough now to make a pragmatic decision on whether to…
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Zion Williamson, Bill Russell, Giannis Antetokounmpo Among Those Honored at 2019 ESPYs
On Wednesday night, some of the most celebrated athletes and entertainers converged at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles to celebrate the year that was in professional sports at the 2019 ESPY Awards. Prior to the awards, there were plenty of celebrity sightings to be had on the red carpet. Ciara and her beau Russell…
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Snowfall Star Remembers John Singleton and Nipsey Hussle Ahead of Season 3 Premiere
Season 3 of Snowfall premieres tonight, Wednesday, July 10 and The Root spoke with the lead actor Damson Idris, aka “Franklin Saint.” He reflects on his close friendship with John Singleton, the show’s co-creator, director and executive producer, who passed away this April. Idris also critiques the double standards of the crack epidemic versus the…
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Jaden Smith Really Is an Icon Living: Debuts Free Vegan Food Truck for the Homeless in Los Angeles
While Jaden Smith has enjoyed plenty of box office and Billboard success, it’s his benevolence and giving heart that his fans truly adore. According to the Hollywood Reporter, on Monday, the “Icon” rapper unveiled I Love You Restaurant, a vegan food truck that will provide free meals to the homeless of downtown Los Angeles. The…
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. Suffers Embarrassing TKO Defeat
It was supposed to be a fun game of basketball for charity and then things got serious. Real serious. Shortly after the game began—for some reason, maybe it was machismo, maybe it was because he plays pickup games when he’s not training for a fight—Floyd Mayweather Jr. decided he was going to seriously guard street-ball…
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Atlanta’s Airport Will Humble You
I recently took a trip down to Atlanta for a wedding. It was a joyous occasion. Since my wife and I were coming in from Dallas (more on this ordeal on a future talk show), we had to make our way through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, or more commonly known as Hartsfield, or simply, Atlanta…