sports
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The Hell Is Wrong With Y'all?
Who raised y’all? No, seriously. On Wednesday night, Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook was minding his Black-ass business while trying to avoid another embarrassing defeat at the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers—SPOILER WARNING: he failed—when this happened with about 10 minutes left in the game: After suffering an apparent ankle injury, Westbrook limped off the…
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WNBA Coach Suspended, Fined After Body-Shaming Liz Cambage During Game: 'I Will Never Let a Man Disrespect Me Ever!'
If Connecticut Sun head coach and general manager Curt Miller thought three-time WNBA All-Star Liz Cambage was the one to play with, he was cordially invited to a rude awakening this weekend, according to CBS News. On Sunday, as his team faced off against the Las Vegas Aces, Miller tried to get a call from…
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Don't Wanna Be a Player No More: J. Cole's Pro Basketball Career Ends Just as Quickly as It Started
Most artists promote a new album by making the media rounds, doing meet and greets and other promotional appearances, and hitting the stage to debut their new music. But J. Cole isn’t most artists. So instead of bothering himself with any of the above, in the immediate aftermath of the release of his latest project,…
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Olympic Gold Medalist Lee Evans Dead at 74
Lee Evans, who wore a black beret and lifted his fist in protest at the podium during the 1968 Olympics, has died at a hospital in Nigeria. He was 74. The Washington Post and USA Track and Field report that prior to his passing on May 19, Evans suffered a stroke and his family intended…
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Molly, You're In Danger, Girl
Free falling into an 0-2 hole in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, especially against a Dallas Mavericks team that the Los Angeles Temecula Clippers purposely slid down the standings to play against, must be a humbling experience. But if you let the Clippers tell it, despite the very real possibility of this team…
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The Milwaukee Bucks Are Out Here Breaking Generational Curses in Real Time
The last time we saw the Milwaukee Bucks in the playoffs, they were getting bullied and manhandled by a Miami Heat team that would eventually make the 2020 NBA Finals. Maybe the Bucks’ championship veneer was merely a facade, maybe this unprecedented pandemic (and the NBA’s indefinite suspension) knocked them off their game, or maybe…
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The NBA Playoffs Are Officially Here and Yes, I Still Love This Game
With the play-in tournament out the way, it’s finally time to treat ourselves to the main course instead of continuing to munch on chicken wings and spinach dip. After one of the most tumultuous regular seasons in NBA history—thanks to rampant injuries, COVID-19 health and safety protocols—and a far too brief offseason each taking their toll…
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New ESPN+ Series Claressa Shields Takes Us Behind the Scenes With One of the World's Greatest Two-Sport Athletes
After conquering boxing and now making her mark on mixed martial arts, professional ass-beater Claressa Shields is on a mission to become the greatest two-sport athlete of all time. And thanks to ESPN+, we’ll be joining her on her journey. Claressa Shields, a new four-part, all-access series, will be providing fans with a behind-the-scenes look into…
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The Washington Wizards Did the Bankhead Bounce on the Indiana Pacers' Corpse, and We're One Step Closer to the Playoffs
Hate it or love it, the NBA’s play-in tournament is at least keeping this postseason interesting. Things were looking bleak for the Washington Wizards on Tuesday after the Boston Celtics pulled down their pants and spanked them on national television. But with their playoff hopes fading and their backs against the wall on Thursday, they…