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‘Artists Must … Speak Up For The Oppressed’: Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour Collapsing As Opening Acts Quit In Support Of Pro-Palestine Rapper Macklemore Getting Silenced By NFL Owner Bob Kraft

The political standoff between New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour and pro-Palestine rapper Macklemore continues to grow as the tour has been swept up in a whirlwind of issues that have nothing to do with music. It appears as if Kraft and Sheeran are losing the battle as the remaining opening acts for Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour have quit in solidarity with rapper Macklemore, who was dismissed from his opening spot for “Free Palestine” comments during the tour’s opening shows.

Three Opening Acts & Ed Sheeran’s Touring Band, Leave Loop Tour In Support Of Palestine

Macklemore said on Monday that several venues — led by Robert Kraft, whose company owns Gillette Stadium — told Messina Touring Group that the rapper was banned from performing at their stadiums for saying “Free Palestine” and performing his protest song “Hind’s Hall” while opening for Sheeran.

In a statement last Tuesday, Sheeran attributed the decision to bounce Macklemore to the tour’s promoters. As a result, the three acts scheduled to open the remaining tour dates — Aaron Rowe, Lukas Graham and Finneas — shared on Instagram that they wouldn’t play. Beoga, a traditional Irish band that was acting as Sheeran’s touring band, also decided to leave the tour. The results of this political dust-up have been disastrous for Sheeran.

“Artists must not be silenced when they speak up for the oppressed,” said Finneas, Billie Eilish’s brother and an artist working on the tour. “I have decided to withdraw from my upcoming tour dates with Ed Sheeran. I stand with Palestine and its people.”

Irish acts Rowe and Beoga felt that supporting the banning of Macklemore for wanting to end war and political oppression in the world would be willfully ignoring the history of their own ancestry. Rowe said that the Irish people “know all too well about genocide, forced famine and violent occupation.”

Ed Sheeran Gets Political Backlash For Not Fighting Robert Kraft’s Decision To Ban Macklemore From Tour

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a Democratic representative who serves New York’s 14th congressional district, recently told Charlie Cotton that she is boycotting Ed Sheeran because she says he’s complicit in Robert Kraft and other stadium owners’ efforts to silence Macklemore. So this situation can lead to more protests and boycots with Sheeran dragged into Robert Kraft’s political strong-arm.

New England Patriots Owner Removed Macklemore From Ed Sheeran Tour For “Hate Speech” against Jews

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is right in the center of this drama as he started it by barring Macklemore from performing at Gillette Stadium and reportedly also pressuring the venue’s tour promoter to drop him from Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour altogether due to the rapper’s onstage pro-Palestine political statements. 

Kraft commented that he removed Macklemore from the tour because the stadium “has a longstanding commitment to providing a welcoming environment for all guests and ensuring that events held at our venue do not provide a platform for hate speech.”

“Based on Macklemore’s recent actions, material shared from the stage during Ed Sheeran’s shows in New Jersey, and a broader history of antisemitic rhetoric and imagery that we believe has been deeply offensive and hurtful to the Jewish community, we determined that his participation in the September 25th and 26th concerts at Gillette Stadium would cross that line,” Kraft said in a statement shared with ESPN.

Kraft let it be known what side he was on in this political discord, and he will stop the money of any artist going against what he believes is right.

Sheeran Doesn’t Want To Use Platform For Politics

Sheeran, however, said Tuesday that he didn’t want to use his “professional platform for politics.”  It was an easy way to bail out of getting in the middle of this political dispute. However, Sheeran and Messina Touring Group, which promotes the tour, didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment. Their silence on the matter isn’t a good look either, but it’s clear that he supports Kraft’s decision and actions in the matter. 

“I respect Macklemore’s strength of purpose to stand up and shout for what he believes,” Sheeran responded Tuesday. “However, there is room for multiple approaches to the same end: peace.” 

Kraft, who is an 85-year-old billionaire Jewish man, said his decision “is not about diminishing the suffering of innocent Palestinians or denying anyone the right to advocate on their behalf.”

“Their pain and loss are real,” Kraft said in a statement. “But that advocacy should not come at the expense of the Jewish community or obscure the responsibility of Hamas, a United States and globally (including Canada, European Union, United Kingdom, and Japan) designated terrorist organization whose horrific actions have caused immeasurable suffering for Palestinians and Israelis alike.“

“I agree with Macklemore. Too many lives have been lost and there has been too much suffering, but only sharing selective information and ignoring the actions of Hamas is not honest and only advances more divisiveness and hate. Over many decades, I have directed resources to Palestine and created athletic and entrepreneurial opportunities for Palestinians who I admire and respect. Standing with the Palestinian people and standing against Hamas, antisemitism and hate should not be mutually exclusive.”

Though the beef has been simmering for decades, the political unrest within this country elevated after Hamas-led militants bum rushed unsuspecting Israel from the Gaza Strip on Oct. 7, 2023. The attack killed around 1,200 people and  another 251 were abducted. In response, Israel launched a retaliatory offensive that to this day and with the backing of the American government has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians. 

Fans React To Bob Kraft’s Ongoing Political Drama That Ended Macklemore’s Spot On Ed Shereen Tour

This adds another layer to the ongoing civil war here in America between pro-Palestine and pro-Israel factions. It’s also another example of how you can’t separate sports or music from politics because it will always become an issue when people are financially, emotionally and historically invested.  

Some fans took Sheeran to task for not supporting Macklemore by leaving the tour. They feel he bowed down to the billionaire Kraft’s right-wing insensitivity.

“I bet you that if he came out with a red MAGA hat this would not happen. I dont like any of their music, but I thought Ed Sheeran was not a puppet… I was wrong,” said one fan, siding with Macklemore.

“Ed Sheeran literally has F-YOU money. He has lost my idea of him as a guy with a moral grounding. This was an easy win for him. The venues/promoter were liable. Macklemore said NOTHING OFFENSIVE.  This is about censorship and friendship, Ed failed the test,” said a fan who is dissapointed in Sheeran’s failure to stand against Kraft.

“My point is not about the Palestine deal. It’s more of Ed Sheeran bowing down to a guy caught with underage girls,” expressed one X user.  

“Is that the same Robert Kraft who got caught hiring a couple hookers a few years ago?” one netizen quipped.  

“Crazy. His career is now going to be remembered as the one that wanted to quiet a voice who spoke up against a genuinely overlapping genocide of Gaza and Palestine! Cool story bro,” said another fan in support of Macklemore’s pro-Palestine platform.  

Bob Kraft Has Support For Getting Macklemore Removed From Tour For Pro-Palestine Stance

“@macklemore when people come to a concert, they have paid for a product, that is the concert. If they wanted to attend a political event they would go to a rally or protest…. If you want to go on political rants, start your own tour and advertise it as such. Might want to downsize the venue though, you won’t need the extra seats,” one fan posted on X.

“Nobody wants to pay money to listen to musicians and performers lecture them about politics. They want to listen to music,” another Macklemore critic commented.  

This current drama will surely lead to more politics invading the sports narrative.

‘He a Year Younger Than My Daddy’: Cam Newton Confused After New Report That 47-Year-Old QB Drew Brees Got Offer to End NFL Retirement While His Phone Still Not Ringing

Former NFL MVP Cam Newton voiced renewed frustration after new reports revealed that the Denver Broncos asked 47-year-old Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees to come out of retirement for last season’s playoffs.

Though Newton has not taken the field since his final game with the Carolina Panthers in January 2022, the 37-year-old Auburn Heisman Trophy winner has never officially retired from the NFL.

As injuries hit Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix Jr., and Cooper Rush, fans online seized on the opportunity to push for Newton, lobbying for the Atlanta native to make a homecoming rescue run.

However, Newton says he has not received any calls for a NFL comeback opportunity.

“First off, I don’t know if to take this offensive or just outright disrespectful,” Newton said on his 4th&1 podcast, referring to the report that Brees was offered a starting role in the playoffs last season.

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“How y’all go get Drew Brees, who a year younger than my daddy?” Newton continued. “And (former NFL QB) Philip Rivers is a year younger than my grandaddy, and then y’all overlook me?

“I want to at least say, ‘Nah, I’m good.’ Man, my phone ain’t rang in five years!”

After Denver lost starting quarterback Bo Nix to a season-ending injury ahead of the AFC Championship Game in late January, Broncos offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi and offensive assistant Pete Carmichael made a surprise call to Brees, according to ESPN.

The two Broncos assistants, along with head coach Sean Payton, had a long history with Brees from their time together when the quarterback played for the New Orleans Saints, although Payton said Monday he was unaware at the time that his assistants spoke to Brees.

Brees told veteran NFL reporter Ed Werder on Tuesday that while he embraced the idea of aiding Denver, a workout with his son quickly killed the plan. Brees discovered he could no longer throw 15 yards with the velocity required for NFL competition — months before his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame over the summer.

Meanwhile, Rivers, who initially retired in 2020 after 17 NFL seasons, came off his couch at age 44 to start three games for the Indianapolis Colts last December when injuries sidelined their top quarterbacks. The Colts failed to make the playoffs, and Rivers returned to his role as a high school coach in Alabama.

“How these old a** folks keep getting all these jobs and y’all keep looking at me like I’m a slop?” Newton said. “Someone put in the comments, ‘Y’all act like Cam Newton gonna carry the Falcons to a Super Bowl.’

“Well, I wasn’t asked to carry a team, brother or sister. They didn’t ask Philip Rivers to carry a team. They just said manage it. I mean, damn, I can do better than Cooper Rush. He ain’t even QB2. He QB Who? I’m like, damn!”

Rush started for the Falcons in a 20-13 Week 1 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. He completed just 54.6% of his passes for 143 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions, including a costly pick six that gave the Steelers a 20-10 lead early in the fourth quarter.

Tagovailoa’s late-week practice oblique injury knocked him out of Atlanta’s Week 1 starting lineup. Penix Jr., next in line on the depth chart, remains sidelined as he continues his recovery from last season’s ACL tear.

Rush is now dealing with back spasms, but he is still expected to start again for the Falcons versus Newton’s former Panthers squad in Sunday’s home opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

“At some point, somebody gotta call it how it is,” Newton said. “Bruh, y’all really think that low of me that I can’t go out there and ball? I mean, damn.”

‘What Occurred In The Dark, Tiny Closet Was Anything But Consensual’: Fans React To Former Laker Byron Scott Filing Chapter 7 To Delay Civil Suit For Alleged Assault Against 15-Year-Old In 1987

Former Laker and coach Byron Scott’s sexual assault civil trial is on hold after a last minute bankruptcy filing. Scott is accused of assaulting Hayley Dylan in 1987 at Campbell Hall School, a private K–12 school in Studio City, California.

Byron Scott Files Chapter 7 On Eve Of Sexual Assault Civil Trial

At the time Scott was 26 and playing in NBA championship games with the Lakers. She filed a lawsuit in 2022 and was set to go on trial this week, but Scott’s Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing automatically paused the civil case. He reportedly has less than $50,000 in assets.

Scott’s attorney said that when it happened Scott believed Dylan was 18 years old and that the encounter was consensual. 

However, according to lawyer Kerry Garvis Wright, who represents Hayley Dylan in her civil case against Scott, the move was a blatant attempt to try to avoid trial.

In a statement to the L.A. Times, Wright called Scott’s Chapter 7 filing a “pathetic and cowardly” move to “deprive his victim of her day in court.”

“Literally on the eve of trial, he filed for bankruptcy, thereby pausing the lawsuit,” Wright told the newspaper in a statement. “Yet nothing has changed in the four years since Hayley Dylan bravely came forward and publicly disclosed that Scott had sexually assaulted her in a janitor’s closet of her K-12 school.”

When Did Byron Scott Allegedly Assault Hayley Dylan ?

Dylan, now 54, accused Scott of sexually molesting her in a janitor’s closet at Studio City Campbell High School in the summer of 1987 when she was 15. The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly were on campus to film a basketball instructional video inside the school’s gym. Allegedly, Scott led the 15-year-old girl to the closet where the assault took place. 

The civil case, filed in the Los Angeles Superior Court in 2022, is empowered under the California Child Victims Act of 2020, which extended the statute of limitations for survivors of childhood sexual abuse to file civil claims against their abusers.  

Scott Files Bankruptcy To Avoid Trial: Says He’s Broke  

In his Chapter 7 filing, Scott who reportedly earned nearly $11 million from his 14-year NBA playing career and a $17 million contract for his four-year stint coaching the Los Angeles Lakers, lists his assets to be worth $50,000 or less.

“Scott should know that when he emerges from his bankruptcy (if it is not summarily dismissed for being a sham filing), Hayley will be waiting for him, ready to go to trial and hold him accountable,” Wright’s statement continued. 

He also claims to have liabilities between $1 million and $10 million, while claiming debts described as “alleged tort liability” rather than consumer or business debts. According to Celebrity Net Worth, B-Scott had a net worth of $14 million before this civil case emerged. 

Wright also blasted Scott’s attempt to mitigate his behavior of that day from nearly four decades ago: “Although obviously trying to avoid the legal consequences of his despicable conduct, Scott cannot run from the fact that he admitted under penalty of perjury that the sexual encounter took place. His only excuse? That he thought Hayley was 18 and that it was consensual. But the evidence will show that Scott’s supposed belief that Hayley was 18 is neither credible nor reasonable and that what occurred in the dark, tiny closet was anything but consensual.”

“1987??? Man knock it off,” said one dismissive fan.

“This madness has to stop. How can he defend a he say she say accusation from 40 years ago, “This is just a way to go after richmen,” another quipped. 

“Scott got Cosby’d,” one user commented. 

“Her and her lawyer are trying to get some money. I am sure her broke husband or boyfriend got her seeking this,” one user tweeted. 

Some fans didn’t like Scott’s bankruptcy, agreeing with the alleged victims’ lawyers that it was a tactic to avoid paying. 

“How does this make sense, no trial if you claim to be broke but if you’re broke and don’t claim bankruptcy then you have to face punishment? This screams the laws are to protect the rich from the poor,” a user commented. 

“Play the system, hide your coins Scotty,” expressed a supportive fan. 

“How can you have no money and he was an NBA coach after his playing days,” a skeptical netizen asked. 

Who Is Byron Scott? 

Bryon Scott is a prominent member of the Los Angeles Lakers “Showtime” dynasty of the 1980s led by Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabar.  

The sharp-shooting Scott averaged 14.1 points per game, 2.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists, while shooting 48 percent from the field over a borderline HOF career. His best season came in 1987-88 when Scott emerged as an elite scorer and led the NBA champion Lakers in scoring (21.7 ppg). 

He never achieved an All-star nod as a player, but did, however, make two All-Star Game appearances as a head coach in 2002 with the New Jersey Nets and in 2008 with the New Orleans Hornets. Scott won one NBA Coach of the Year award (2007–08 with the Hornets) and reached the NBA Finals twice with the Jason Kidd-led New Jersey Nets.

Scott had a 15-year-run as an NBA coach after his playing days, stalking the sidelines for the New Jersey Nets, Hornets, Cleveland Cavs and Los Angeles Lakers. Scott compiled a lifetime NBA head coaching record of 454 wins and 647 losses and a 33–24 postseason record.  Over his 15-year career as a head coach, he won one NBA Coach of the Year award (2007–08 with the Hornets) and reached the NBA Finals twice with the New Jersey Nets.

The trial was set for Sept. 8, but Scott has some more time to get his ducks in a row and come up with a better defense. 

‘Go Back To The F—king Dominican Republic!’: Former USC Player Chad Baker-Mazara Accuses Coach Eric Musselman Of Racial Tirade Prior To School Violating $3M NIL Deal

USC men’s basketball head coach Eric Musselman is entering his third season with high expectations and a talented roster led by draft hopefuls Alijah Arenas and returning forward Jacob Cofi.  

The former NBA head coach is also the center of an investigation that was “launched into a profanity-laced, racially charged postgame locker room tirade” against one of his star players last season, according to an explosive new lawsuit obtained by the California Post.

Former USC Basketball Player Accuses Coach Eric Musselman Of Racial Attack

Chad Baker-Mazara, a sixth-year guard on USC’s team last season, with two 30-point scoring games to his credit, filed the suit in Los Angeles on Monday. The former Trojan was dismissed from the team a day after injuring himself in a Feb. 28 game against Nebraska. He claims that prior to his dismissal in March, Musselman unleashed a racist rant on him following that game. 

The injury that preceded Baker-Mazara’s dismissal was actually a hustle play. Chasing Nebraska’s Pryce Sandfort from behind on a fast break early in the second half of a game at the Galen Center, Baker-Mazara blocked Sandfort’s layup before crashing onto the court. 

Baker-Mazara played 19 minutes before exiting after he was injured. After he came out he chose to sit in courtside seats with fans in the Galen Center instead of returning to the team bench in front of him.

The Trojans were blown out, 82-67, and Musselman clearly was embarrassed. The lawsuit claims that when the team got back to its dressing room, Musselman “lost his mind.”

The seasoned coach allegedly started yelling at the team and when the sixth-year senior, Baker-Mazara “attempted to address his teammates by saying ‘Hey guys!’ Coach Musselman erupted at Baker-Mazara, screaming: ‘You shut the f—k up! You are one of the worst teammates anyone can ever have!’” according to the suit.

According to the suit, “Wow, Coach, do you need me to leave,” Baker-Mazara allegedly responded, “because I don’t understand this animosity.”

Baker-Mazara also claims Musselman then told him, “Yes, leave! Go back to the f—king Dominican Republic! Nobody wants you here!! F—k you!”

Those comments crossed the line of civility according to Baker-Mazara, who considered them to be racist and discriminatory — akin to telling a Black person to ‘go back to Africa,’” the lawsuit stated.

“Coach Musselman’s outburst was a direct attack on Baker-Mazara’s national origin and Dominican heritage, made from a position of authority and power by the Head Coach of the team, in front of all of Baker-Mazara’s teammates. The tirade was unprovoked, vicious, and discriminatory.”

Chad Baker-Mazara Dimissed From Team After Loss To Nebraska

The day after the game, the 26-year-old Baker-Mazara was dismissed from the team with two games left in the season and rather than receiving an apology, Baker-Mazara says USC, its agents and representatives were collusive in bashing his character to media outlets in order to justify his dismissal. 

“In truth,” Baker-Mazara’s lawsuit stated, “no investigation was conducted prior to Baker-Mazara’s dismissal. USC did not interview Baker-Mazara, nor did it interview any of his teammates. In fact, USC never provided Baker-Mazara with a stated reason for his dismissal from the Team.”

Baker-Mazar has had a well-traveled college career. He started at Duquesne in the 2020-21 season then left to attend San Diego State in 20221-22. From there, Baker-Mazar took his skills to Auburn and blossomed into a double-digit scorer for a Top 10-15  team in the country, before signing a $3M NIL and revenue-sharing agreement  for his final collegiate season with USC where he averaged 18.5 points per game.  

Chad Baker-Mazar Lawsuit Claims USC Missed Payments Associated With $3M NIL Deal

However, Baker-Mazara alleges in the lawsuit that USC got funny with the money, missed a payment and this all coincided with his dismissal following the racial tirade Musselman directed towards him. Baker-Mazara believes the school withheld his money on purpose. Claiming USC wanted to “wait-and-see the outcome of what would happen in the Nebraska game and whether the Trojans would make the NCAA Tournament,” Baker-Mazara’s lawsuit stated.

“If the Trojans lost and their NCAA Tournament hopes were dashed, USC would deny payment and save for itself the remaining very substantial balance for its next recruiting class as Baker-Mazara was out of eligibility.”

As soon as Baker-Mazara was ousted from the program USC immediately moved to terminate his NIL agreements by stating he had violated a “morals clause.”

The lawsuit dismisses that as being part of an attempt to withhold Baker-Mazara’s entitled funds, which he claims “none of the remaining fixed sum USC is obligated to pay under the Agreements has been paid.”

“The morals clause is hopelessly vague, overbroad, and unenforceable,” Baker-Mazara’s lawsuit alleged. “But in any event, reliance on the morals clause was entirely pretextual — a post hoc justification manufactured to allow USC to conserve its NIL funding pool and avoid paying the remaining substantial fixed sum owed to [Baker-Mazara] after the season had collapsed and Baker-Mazara’s services could no longer take the Trojan basketball team where it wanted to go.”

Baker-Mazara Says USC & Musselman Damaged His Draft Stock with Team Dismissal  

Another vital allegation in the suit levied by Baker-Mazara surrounds his failure to be picked up by an NBA team. He alleges that because of USC and Musselman’s conduct, his NBA draft stock “was substantially damaged” and he lost “out on other professional opportunities.”

Therefore, he’s also suing for breach of contract, as he expects to play professionally in Puerto Rico this upcoming season

Atlanta Parents Say Students Targeted With N-Word, Player Was Spat On At High School Football Game

An Atlanta Public Schools investigation is currently underway after parents said students were subjected to racist language during a trip to a high school football game last Friday.

The game was played at Jefferson High School and featured Atlanta Public Schools member Maynard Jackson High School taking on Jefferson in Jackson County, which is some 60 miles northeast of Atlanta.

Members of the Maynard Jackson band were allegedly harassed and called the N-word, and one parent told WSB-TV that a football player on the team was spat on by a Jefferson opponent at Jefferson Memorial Stadium.

“From the start of the game, people were calling them the N-word, names,” band parent Spenser Tillman said.

Maynard Jackson parents also raised concerns about where the bus transporting students to the game was forced to park. The students reportedly had to cross a major road in order to reach the Jefferson stadium.

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Atlanta Public Schools addressed the incident in a statement released on Monday.

“Atlanta Public Schools and Maynard Jackson High School are deeply concerned by reports that members of our marching band were subjected to racist language while departing Jefferson High School and loading buses following Friday night’s game,” the district said in the statement:

“Racism, harassment, and any behavior that threatens the safety or dignity of students are unacceptable. While no students were physically harmed, APS takes these allegations seriously and is committed to ensuring a thorough review of the matter.

“We are working closely with the administration at Jefferson High School to investigate all allegations related to Friday’s football game so that appropriate action can be taken based on the findings.

“APS is continuing to gather information and provide support to the students, families, and staff affected. Additional counseling support will be available to students at Maynard Jackson High School beginning Monday, September 14.”

Jefferson City Schools echoed similar sentiments in a statement of their own.

“Jefferson City Schools is aware of concerns regarding Friday night’s athletic event,” the district said in a statement. “Jefferson High School administrators are working closely with Maynard Jackson High School officials.”

“We are carefully investigating and gathering information to determine the specifics and appropriate next steps. We take these matters seriously,” the statement continued.

Last Friday’s game between Jefferson High School and Maynard Jackson was initially delayed by lightning strikes in the area. Jefferson eventually won the matchup 30-0.

‘She Got The Fame She Wanted Off Of Caitlin’: Fans Want To Know Why Enforcer Sophie Cunningham Missed Caitlin Clark’s FIBA Run To Promote NASCAR

The relationship between Caitlin Clark and her “enforcer” Sophie Cunningham has shown hints of decay dating back to when Cunningham sparked a social media war about transgenders playing in women’s sports. Clark refused to take a stance on the issue or support Cunningham’s views on the firestorm issue. Instead, the 2024 Rookie of the Year and current MVP candidate chose to focus on basketball, especially the upcoming FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup gold medal that she eventually helped Team USA secure over France on Sunday. 

Caitlin Clark & Sophie Cunningham Still Cool Like That?

The WNBA is still coming out of the Twilight Zone as it prepares to restart the season on Sept. 17 and roll into the playoffs. Everything that we thought we knew to be true about the dynamics of the league and the relationships within it are shifting.

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Prior to that moment, these two were inseparable, with Cunningham and Fever teammate Lexie Hall caddying for Clark during The Annika golf event last November. “Tres Leches” also made concert appearances together, while leading a ferocious and fiercely loyal fan base in feeding a divisive narrative that has elevated Cunningham to status as one of the league’s most popular players. 

These days, you can barely get Cunningham to mention Clark on her podcast. Clark’s blooming friendship with Angel Reese, a player who Cunningham has mixed it up with in defense of Clark in the past, and Sophie’s recent response to a question about her absence at the FIBA World Cup Finals, has created more social media skepticism about the strength of Clark and Cunningham’s friendship.

Cunningham told reporters during Indiana Fever media availability on Monday that she didn’t catch Clark’s gold-medal game when Team USA faced France in the FIBA World Cup finals. 

“No. I was busy,” Cunningham said. 

The excuse seemed shocking to some, but Cunningham is all about her brand these days, and she wants to keep her celebrity elevation going. The gold medal game between the United States and France took place at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday. During that time, Cunningham was making an appearance at NASCAR’s Enjoy Illinois 300, which took place in Madison, Illinois. She has really leaned into that audience and culture, and they are her biggest supporters. 

According to Cunningham, she was having the “best day of my life,” while meeting Michael Jordan and Jeff Gordon.

Fans React To Sophie Cunningham’s Brief Response To Caitlin Clark’s FIBA World Cup Gold 

WNBA fans on social media were very critical of Cunningham’s response, with some suggesting that she should have been more supportive of the superstar whose coattails she rode to fame.  

“How are you too busy to hear your country accomplished a championship in the sport you play?” one netizen quipped.  

“She got the fame she wanted off of Caitlin. Like a vulture, she’s onto to the next opportunity,” another fan accused.  

“Sophie fame became obvious to many because of Caitlin Clark….especially when she stood up for Caitlin… Without Caitlin, Sophie would be just another non existent player,” one user commented on X.  

“Sounds like Sophie was using CC to get her attention. Now that she got all attention she have and taking advantage of CC. That is disgusting. CC, please leave fever for next year. You don’t deserve this,” one CC supporter wrote in the comments.  

“I get that she was also busy doing her own thing. But, it’s the ‘good, congrats’ thing that just comes across as petty and unsupportive,” expressed an Indiana Fever Fan who was unimpressed by Cunningham’s answer. 

“Funny how Caitlin was useful to Sophie when she needed attention,” another fan commented.  

Clark & Cunningham Take The Court Again For Indiana Fever On Sept. 17

During an August dominated by discussions about protecting girls in sports, some of Cunningham’s fans criticized Clark for refusing to get involved in a political battle over an issue that isn’t even a situation the league has to deal with right now. There were protests supporting Cunningham, held by girls and their families outside of stadiums. Cunningham had to defend herself against coaches, fans and league executives. She also had plenty of support, especially from NBA players Enes Kanter and Royce White. 

Cunningham and Clark will reconnect on the court when the Fever resume action in the 2026 WNBA regular season when they take on the Toronto Tempo this Friday at Coca-Cola Coliseum. Indiana (26-14) is still looking to secure home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs.

Cunningham Says New WNBA Commissioner Should Be More Sociable

While people speculate about a fracture in Clark and Cunningham’s friendship, Cunningham shared her thoughts on the next WNBA Commissioner to replace recently retired Cathy Engelbert. The sharp-shooting forward’s theme was about unity. 

“Truly, I think that the WNBA has always been a place for people to feel safe and comfortable. I think there’s all types of walks in this organization, or in this league, which I think is absolutely awesome. … You need someone who’s going to unite everybody, because it can be so different.”

It’s unlikely that the league would hire a player to be the commissioner. The job of the commissioner is to actually make sure the owners are happy and profiting. They don’t tend to take the side of players in most issues of finance. When other conflicts arise between the players and owners – of a non financial nature — the commissioner still tends to use their strong hand towards the players, not the league that employs them. 

In any event, Cunningham will continue to use her newfound celebrity and voice to carve out a career path. She’s currently on a one-year $600K deal with the Fever, and her future with the team is up in the air. Especially now that she and CC don’t seem to be on the same page, with the same things, anymore.

‘School Is a Prime Target for Adults Interested in Minors’: California HS Football Coach Arrested After Students Find Recording Device in Locker Room That Police Traced Back to Him

A high school football coach in San Joaquin County, California, has been arrested and accused of placing a recording device in a student locker room.

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Tracy HS Football Coach Arrested for Placing Hidden Camera in Locker Room

The Tracy Police Department said Jeffrey Pribble, 48, was arrested last week after a concerned parent at Tracy High School contacted them.

According to police, a student and several classmates discovered a phone recording them in the locker room while they were changing. The students stopped the recording, deleted the video and turned the phone over to a teacher. The police stepped in when a parent reported the incident to authorities.

Investigators Traced Phone Back to Football Coach Jeffrey Pribble

School resource officers and detectives with the General Investigations Unit continued the investigation, ultimately tracing the phone to Pribble and arresting him on campus.

Following his arrest, the Tracy Unified School District placed him on administrative leave pending the outcome of its investigation.

“Our children deserve to feel safe at school and in every space where they should be able to learn, grow, and simply be kids,” said Tracy Police Chief Sekou Millington. “Protecting the safety, privacy, and well-being of our students is a responsibility we take seriously. We are grateful to the students who brought this incident to the attention of adults and to the officers and detectives who acted quickly to investigate.”

In a letter sent to families, Tracy High School Principal Jon Waggle confirmed that a staff member had been arrested on campus, though he declined to name Pribble specifically. According to his Facebook page and sports records, the longtime coach and physical education teacher also acts as the Tracy site director for Next Level Flag Football.

“We understand that this news may raise serious concerns in the District community,” Waggle wrote in the email.  “The District too is concerned about the well-being of its students and staff and is committed to holding its employees to the highest professional and ethical standards.”

“Moving forward, the District will continue to work with law enforcement and take any and all necessary actions to protect students,” he continued. “Tracy High School and all our Tracy Unified schools are proud of being safe schools. The cooperation between students, parents and staff members keeps our schools safe and is important and appreciated. Thank you for your continued partnership and support.”

Community Reacts to Arrest of Peeping Tom Coach

The incident triggered widespread reaction across social media and the local community. While some residents speculated online that the coach may have set up the phone to monitor unsupervised student behavior in the locker room, others questioned the circumstances surrounding the device. The decision by students to delete the video before handing the phone over to staff has added another layer of complexity to the police investigation.

“Why delete it?,” one person asked.  

“They deleted the vid cuz the little s**t’s were up to no good! The coach shouldn’t have acted alone in his suspicions though….should have reported what he heard and let administration handle it. That was a dumb move by him,” one X user commented.

Police have released no official explanation for why the device was recording inside the locker room, leaving the coach’s intent unconfirmed.

“Schools really should be vetting their employees like it’s security clearance. Working in a school seems like a prime target for adults interested in minors, surely I’m not the 1st to think that,” one user tweeted.  

“Another sick fk teacher in our schools….Shocker. Toss the key…,” one parent expressed.  

Tracy High School Continues Undefeated Season Without Former Coach  

On the field, the undefeated Tracy High football team won its game Friday night (56-0) without its head coach, advancing to 3-0 this season. Assistant coach Justin Evans took over sideline duties and commended the players for their focus and resilience during a challenging week for the program.

“They stayed focused all night, not allowing any distractions or the moment to get to them.  Our offensive line was amazing tonight.  We had time to pass and the running lanes were wide open,” Evans said, according to tracyhighfootball.com. 

With the legal case pending, the program continues its season under interim leadership.

Texas Football QB Arch Manning Receives Backlash After Calling AI Video of Coach Steve Sarkisian Slapping ESPN’s Holly Rowe ‘Hilarious’

Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian and ESPN sideline reporter Holly Rowe had an awkward viral moment after the Longhorns pulled off a stunning comeback to beat Ohio State on Saturday night.

As often happens on social media these days, the viral video of Sarkisian blowing off the postgame interview with Rowe on the field was turned into multiple AI-generated videos that depicted something different than what happened in reality.

One of those AI videos unfortunately featured the Texas coach slapping the ESPN reporter, and it was apparently viewed by Longhorns QB Arch Manning sometime between the end of the game and his Monday press conference with reporters.

Manning commented on the AI footage of Sarkisian slapping Rowe after a media member asked the quarterback if he had seen any edits of the moment following the game.

“I saw a AI edit of Sark’s interview,” Manning said, while others in the room laughed, “of him slapping Holly Rowe. … It’s hilarious.”

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Manning’s reaction to the video drew some intense backlash on social media.

“I’ll get flack for not being able to take a joke, but it makes me sad that we live in a society where a man slapping a woman is funny,” X user @OldFashionedCFB wrote about the 22-year-old Manning’s reaction. “I was his age once and joked like that too, but I also appreciate being called out my behavior.”

“They’re gonna use every single bit of power that Manning name has to cover how terrible of a look this is for Arch, and it’s not gonna work,” X user @Bam_Adobobayo wrote about the nephew of NFL legends Peyton and Eli Manning. “A 22yr old laughing about a video of a woman being slapped by a man is bad, but the room full of grown men laughing along…big time yikes.”

“I saw the video and didn’t laugh once,” said soccer analyst Taylor Twellman, who once worked at ESPN like Rowe. “And then I just saw this right now and didn’t laugh once.”

The AI video of Sarkisian slapping Rowe referenced by Manning can be seen below.

The real interview exchange between Sarkisian and Rowe after the comeback against Ohio State:

ESPN reportedly had to delay Sarkisian’s postgame interview due to technical issues that had also arisen at halftime when Rowe’s fellow sideline reporter Laura Rutledge tried to interview the coach.

A Texas spokesperson said after the win that the postgame delay contributed to Sarkisian’s decision to abruptly depart during Rowe’s attempt to speak with him on the field, according to The Athletic.

Manning apologized for his reaction to the AI video in a post released on his Instagram account Tuesday afternoon.

“In my press conference yesterday, I made an insensitive comment about an Al video. There is nothing funny about it,” Manning wrote.

“It’s easy to say I didn’t mean it, but I know my words and actions were hurtful to a lot of people. I do not take that lightly and am deeply sorry for that.

“I specifically want to apologize to Holly Rowe for what she has personally had to deal with because of my comments. I have a ton of respect for her and appreciate her showing me grace in this moment. I need to do better and will be more thoughtful going forward.”

Texas rose to No. 1 in the AP Top 25 Poll following the victory over Ohio State, which dropped from its previous No. 1 ranking to No. 6.

The stunning comeback came after Texas trailed 23-3 entering the fourth quarter in front of its home crowd.

‘No Wonder People Believe The Games Are Rigged’: NFL Fans In State Of Confusion About Rules After Controversial Play Costs New Orleans Saints In Loss to Detroit Lions

New Orleans Saints fans had a beef with NFL referees on Sunday after what was initially called a fumble by Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff was overturned to an incomplete pass.

It was an odd ruling for some fans to digest since, after Goff was hit by Saints defensive end Chase Young in the pocket the football went flying backward, which would technically be a fumble if a quarterback did this on his own.

The caveat, per NFL rules, is that since Young’s contact caused the ball to go backward after Goff had begun his throwing motion, referees overturned what was a Saints fumble recovery touchdown into an incompletion.

If the fumble had been upheld, the Saints, who were a seven-point underdog entering their NFL season opener, would potentially have been tied with the Lions early in the second quarter.

The Lions eventually built a 21-0 lead in the third quarter before the Saints stormed back to force overtime.

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Despite forcing overtime, the Saints lost 31-30 after a failed 2-point conversion attempt. Since the game ended up being so close after all, Goff’s overturned fumble remained a point of debate online after the matchup concluded.

“No wonder people believe the games are rigged,” X user @Medium_Dumb wrote about the play.

NFL Vice President of Instant Replay Mark Butterworth was asked about the controversial ruling after the game during an interview with pool reporter Ben Raven.

“If the defender contacts the passer prior to the passer starting his throwing motion, then it can be ruled as a backward pass,” Butterworth said. “Because Goff already started his throwing motion and then the defender contacted him, it is therefore a forward pass.”

“The determining factor is does the passer begin his throwing motion prior to contact from the defender,” Butterworth added. “The throwing motion starts as he begins to bring the ball up as a part of his windup and then the defender’s contact made the pass go backwards.”

By that definition, it seems that the play was ruled correctly.

However, fans began compiling video clips of similar plays in the past that appear to fall under the same criteria of a quarterback starting his throwing motion before contact by a defender forced the pass out of his hand.

In those videos, which can be seen below, posted online by social media users, the quarterback was ruled to have fumbled instead of throwing an incomplete pass.

Former NFL quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, who now works as an analyst on the NFL’s broadcast of Thursday night games on Amazon, joined in on the bewilderment at the controversial ruling.

Fitzpatrick joked that the NFL should review and potentially overturn some of his career interceptions due to his intent not to throw them. During the Saints-Lions broadcast, Fox rules analyst and former referee Mike Pereira said that Goff’s play was not a fumble because he had the intent to throw a forward pass before Young hit him even though the pass went backward.

“@NFL per this ruling, I’d like the league to review all 169 of my interceptions,” Fitzpatrick wrote on X. “My intent was clearly to throw to MY receiver. Please advise.”

Saints head coach Kellen Moore did not seem extremely upset about the play after the game, although he did call it unfortunate.

Despite the call benefiting the Lions, head coach Dan Campbell said after the victory that he thought Detroit was fortunate to have the replay review turn out in their favor.

“I’ll take that one. I’ll be the first to say, I thought we lost that one,” Campbell said about the video review of Goff’s fumble turned incompletion. “The arm was going forward, it had a forward motion, that was how they saw it. We got one. We’ll take that.”

The Saints will face the Baltimore Ravens next Sunday, while the Lions play the Buffalo Bills on Thursday Night Football this week.

‘John Harbaugh Never Had Him This Locked In’: NFL World Praises New Ravens Head Coach Jesse Minter and Offensive Coordinator Declan Doyle For Lamar Jackson’s ‘Explosive’ Week 1 Performance

Lamar Jackson told you that the NFL wasn’t ready for what the Baltimore Ravens offense had in store

“It’s everything you want in an offensive system,” Jackson said in the first week of September. “I can’t wait to showcase it. Defense is not prepared for ehat we have in store for them.”

Jackson came out of the gate smoking in Week 1 of the NFL season. The maligned superstar threw for 324 yards, a TD and compiled a passer rating of 124.2 in a 41-23 thrashing of the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. 

Jackson completed 17 of 25 passes and definitely wasted no time proving that he is still a Top 10 player in the league. Jackson has probably taken more unfair criticism than any two-time MVP in NFL history. The list of fans, coaches, analysts and former players who have discredited his accomplishments in some way because he hasn’t won a Super Bowl yet continues to grow as Jackson prepared for his first season without John Harbaugh. 

When it was announced that Jackson dropped 67 spots in Top 100 NFL Players List voted on by his peers, many saw it as a sign that he has lost the respect of the league. They no longer saw him as a dominating two-way force but a liability when it came to passing. This is a narrative that became more common despite Jackson having led the league in passing touchdowns in his career and throwing for over 4,100 yards in 2024. 

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Lamar Jackson Thriving Week 1 With New OC Declan Doyle

Without Harbaugh, The Shadow League suggested that Jackson would flourish under a new head coach in Jesse Minter. Minter is 20 years younger than Harbaugh, the only coach Jackson has ever known in the NFL. New offensive coordinator Declan Doyle is just 30 and the new-look Ravens offense has already paid dividends in Week 1. 

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On an X post by CBS, Jackson couldn’t help but sing Doyle’s praises after the game, noting how detail-oriented Doyle was. It’s only one game, but Jackson looks very comfortable in this offense and he immediately mentioned the difference in how he is preparing for games under the tutelage of young Doyle, who has eight years of NFL experience under his belt. 

“It’s just football at the end of the day. But you know we’ve been preparing, been prepping. Coach Declan’s been out of this world when it comes to details,” Jackson told sideline reporter AJ Ross afteer the game.

LJ8 put up some eye-popping numbers under Harbaugh, but much of the criticism levied toward Jackson came from a collective sense that he was still underachieving. People often question why the Ravens offense wasn’t more explosive considering Jackson’s generational dual-threat abilities. 

Doyle got rid of that outdated thinking immediately. Explosive plays are runs of 12+ yards or passes of 16+ yards. The Ravens had eight in the first half and 10 in the game. 

“I thought Declan — man, first NFL game, came out of the gates on fire and did a great job,” Head Coach Jesse Minter said. 

Doyle’s first play call in an NFL regular-season game was a misdirection play-action pass in which Lamar Jackson connected with speedy Zay Flowers for a 49-yard gain that came just 2 yards short of the goal line.

Two plays later, the Ravens were in the end zone. The offense scored touchdowns on four of its first five drives and racked up 506 yards. They averaged 7.9 yards per play.

Fans See Difference In Ravens Offense

Ravens fans immediately noticed a difference in Jackson’s performance under new head coach Jesse Minter and Doyle.

“John harbaugh never had him this locked in he rather sneak diss him through media,” one fan noted.

“What I don’t understand is why we didn’t sign him to a multi year deal so they don’t steal him next year smh,” one fan expressed.

“Aye man he the greatest,” another netizen tweeted.

Lamar Jackson On The Road To A Third MVP 

Jackson has been swatting haters since winning the Heisman Trophy at Louisville, then bearing the indignity of being the fifth and final quarterback picked in the first round in 2018, while some scouts suggested he should play running back or wide receiver in the NFL. That seems like a lifetime ago. Years later, Jackson is entering his ninth season with two years left on an historic five-year/$260M contract extension he signed in 2023.

This version of Lamar Jackson is looking dangerous, and he has the motivation to win another MVP, his first Super Bowl and continue to make analysts look bad as he has done.

‘Left With The Title And His Girl’: Fans Say Ben Shelton Should Fight Alexander Zverev For ‘Flirting’ With Girlfriend Trinity Rodman After Beating Him In U.S. Open Final

American tennis star Ben Shelton was attempting to make history in the U.S. Open final Sunday in New York, but Alexander Zverev had other plans.

The German-born Zverev defeated Shelton in four sets, while much of the crowd was pulling for Shelton to be the first American man to win a major tennis title since 2003 and just the second Black man to win the U.S. Open since Arthur Ashe in 1968.

Among those in the crowd disappointed by Shelton’s loss was his girlfriend and soccer professional Trinity Rodman, who did not arrive until late in the match because she was playing in a NWSL soccer game in Boston.

Zverev addressed Rodman’s presence in the stands during his acceptance of the U.S. Open trophy.

The winner was seemingly surprised that she had been able to make it to the match after playing in a game of her own earlier in the day.

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“Trinity, I thought you have a game today,” Zverev said during his post-match speech. “Well done to you as well. You’re the lucky charm … not today, but usually.”

While Zverev clearly felt close enough to Shelton and Rodman on a personal level to joke with her, many social media users did not view it as a jovial moment.

“Nah if I’m Ben I’m punching on Zverev,” X user @2NowOnto3 wrote. “You ain’t gonna embarrass me in the final and then be flirting with my girl like that.”

“Zverev beats Shelton and then flirts with Trinity during his speech,” X user @BrookieVibez added. “Give Ben a break.”

“Left with the title and his girl,” X user @gabrielOo6 wrote about the viral video of Zverev’s remarks to Rodman.

While some were mad online about the exchange with Rodman on Shelton’s behalf, the American and Zverev were both complimentary of each other after the match finished.

The U.S. Open victory was the second career Grand Slam title for Zverev, who also won the French Open in June.

“Congrats on these two weeks,” Shelton said during his runner-up speech, per Yahoo Sports. “Your second Grand Slam, your second in a year. You are one of the best players in the world, maybe the best player in the world this year.

“What you are doing is incredible, the way you are serving, the way you are moving and playing. You work harder than anyone I know, you put more hours in on the court than anyone I know.

“You and your team do things the right way and I’m sincerely happy for you guys to hold this title.”

While it was not the ending Shelton hoped for on the court, at least he does still have Rodman by his side.

The couple has been dating since March of last year after they met each other on Instagram.

‘We’ve Always Been Friends. Don’t try to do That’: Caitlin Clark Sets the Record Straight About Angel Reese Following Team USA’s Fifth Straight FIBA Cup Gold

During the postgame news conference following Team USA’s FIBA Women’s World Cup gold-medal win over France, a reporter asked Caitlin Clark about her friendship with Angel Reese, specifically referring to them as being friends “now.”

Clark immediately checked the clout-chasing reporter, trying to push a fake narrative that is old and worn out at this point. 

The reporter asked: “Are you and (Angel Reese) friends now?”

Clark responded, “We’ve always been friends. Don’t try to do that,” while pointing her finger at the reporter in a reprimanding way. 

Now that FIBA is over, reporters and fans will likely return to creating divisive narratives around Clark and Reese, fueling the kind of engagement that thrives in all the wrong places

At least Clark has once and for all put to bed the narrative that she and Reese are enemies. Both players have benefited greatly from the perceived rivalry, all the way to the bank. But it’s becoming increasingly clear that they are competitive, but cool — much like Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. Any animosity between them appears to be fueled more by outside forces than by the players themselves.

Fans React to Clark Saying She’s Always Been Friends With Angel Reese

Clark was trying to bask in the glory of her win, while fans were left figuring out how to process the apparent demise of a narrative that has driven a significant portion of WNBA coverage since Clark and Reese entered the league in 2024.

“Clark fans not gonna like this one,” one user commented.  

“Why?,” another fan replied. “ I’m a Clark fan and LOVE that the truth is finally being shone to the light. It’s the haters on both sides that make up the BS!”

Some Clark fans refused to take the blame, insisting they aren’t the ones who have a problem with their friendship.

“Actually we are fine, it’ll be the BLACK RACISTS that will lose it!,” one CC fan commented. 

“This may weed out the actual fans of hers from the bigots who were only there to hate.” one netizen noted.  

“The MAGA Caitlin fans won’t like this. Hoop fan Caitlin fans(me) already knew this,” another Clark fan tweeted. 

“Good for her for directly shutting it down. Even if they’re not friends, it’s a good start towards changing the dynamic and setting an example for media/fans,” one netizen quipped in support of Clark;s comments.  

Team USA Wins Fifth Straight FIBA Cup 

Team USA ran away with the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, overcoming an early double-digit deficit to beat France 97-79. Behind WNBA stars Gabby Williams and Dominique Malonga—who finished with 21 points and six rebounds—France built a quick lead in the first half before the Americans took control. Breanna Stewart led Team USA with 22 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists in the decisive victory, securing her second career FIBA World Cup MVP award.

The 12-woman roster assembled by four-time FIBA champion Sue Bird did its job and brought home the gold, but not without some controversy along the way. 

New Narrative For Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese Entering Playoffs?

In addition to complaining that Clark wasn’t getting enough playing time, many of her fans were perplexed to see Clark and Reese — both coming off the bench — seemingly enjoying each other’s company.

The media and fans have created a false narrative that the players don’t like each other, dating back to their college days. The narrative has been repeated and amplified so often that it has taken on a life of its own, creating a fictionalized version of their relationship that many people now accept as fact.

Neither player has ever publicly expressed personal animosity toward the other, yet the narrative has persisted. Clark finally set the record straight with a reporter who appeared intent on stirring up controversy. It was refreshing to see fans recognize that the two players can coexist — and may even prove to be highly compatible teammates if they ever find themselves on the same team.

For now, they must suit up for the final four games of the WNBA regular season as they prepare for deep playoff runs. Reese’s Atlanta Dream and Clark’s Indiana Fever entered the final stretch with identical 26-14 records. With higher seeding on the line, their growing friendship off the court will take a backseat the moment they step back onto the hardwood.

‘He’s Totally Washed’: Cleveland Browns Chose Deshaun Watson. Live With It and Trade Shedeur Sanders

It only took one NFL game.

Cleveland Browns fans are demanding that second-year quarterback Shedeur Sanders replace Deshaun Watson following the Browns’ 34-10 Week 1 blowout loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in both teams’ season opener.

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The Browns were thoroughly dominated by the Jaguars in their first game under new head coach Todd Monken. Jacksonville scored on six of its first seven possessions, while Watson’s performance did little to silence doubters along the shores of Lake Erie about his ability to remain an NFL starting quarterback at this stage of his career.

Watson’s Play Was Uninspiring

After securing the starting job in training camp — backed by a $46 million payout in the final year of his five-year, $230 million fully guaranteed contract — Watson played like a quarterback returning from an extended Achilles recovery. The former Clemson standout and three-time Pro Bowler threw an interception on his third pass attempt and struggled throughout the day to generate any rhythm within Cleveland’s stagnant offense.

As a result, Watson and Monken finished the game under intense scrutiny, with fans calling for a change at quarterback. Sunday’s result and Watson’s poor play only add fuel to the already sour relationship between Watson and the fanbase — a dynamic that grew even more toxic after Watson publicly called out supporters in August for booing him during the preseason.

Fans Call For QB Change 

Browns fans are calling for second-year quarterback Shedeur Sanders to replace Watson under center, flooding social media to express their frustration with Watson’s dismal opening-week performance.

“I think we can end the Deshaun Watson experiment now,” a fan said.

“Start Shedeur. Start Taylen Green. Sign somebody off the street. The Browns simply can’t keep doing this to themselves,” another fan said.

“I don’t even care if people think Shedeur isn’t the long term answer. He’s gotta be better than what we’re watching right now,” another fan commented.

“I predicted Monken would be one-and-done. He and DeShameful deserve each other. Honestly, not sure he makes it through the season. Let the tank-a-thon commence,” a fan replied. 

“No doubt, not at all. He’s totally washed. Totally and anyone who’s watched ANY football can see that,” someone else mentioned. 

“Watson is going to need a lot of massages after watching this game tape with the coach,” a fan quipped.

“That he sucks as bad as ever and should have never been named their starting QB. 

But the Browns are the Browns, so it makes sense that he is their starting QB,” another fan spewed. 

Browns Have Quarterback Dilemma on Their Hands

With Watson struggling so heavily in his return from a long layoff and multiple injuries against Jacksonville, Coach Monken must decide whether to stick with Watson or give Sanders a chance to start.

The Browns travel to face Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who are coming off a tough season-opening loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. The coaching staff needs an immediate offensive spark to avoid another blowout and build confidence in young playmakers like KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston.

Browns Are in Rebuild

With the Browns entering a rebuilding phase, giving Sanders an opportunity to take the reins makes plenty of sense. After trading Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams in the offseason, Cleveland’s front office has made it clear that developing its young draft picks is a priority — and that should include finding out what it has in Sanders.

This season is more about evaluating foundational young talent than making an immediate playoff push, making it all the more logical for Cleveland to give Sanders a chance over Watson.

“No Wonder Bro Was Doing Drugs”: Neva Clark, Fiancée of Saints WR Brock Rechsteiner, Has Social Media Breakdown After Team Releases Him for Violating League’s PED Policy

The New Orleans Saints are set to face the Detroit Lions in their season opener. One player who won’t be with them is recently released wide receiver Brock Rechsteiner, whom the team cut following his six-game suspension for violating the league’s performance-enhancing drug policy.

Rechsteiner’s release didn’t sit well with his fiancée, Neva Clark. The couple has been together for six years and got engaged in April. Clark took to social media to express her feelings about the situation.

Clark’s Viral WAG Rant 

With Rechsteiner suspended and without a team for the next six weeks, Clark took to X to share her feelings about no longer being an NFL wife or girlfriend (WAG).

She went viral this week after posting a video joking about Rechsteiner’s NFL situation. In the clip, she humorously complained, “When all I wanna do is film WAG content, but my fiancé decided to get suspended from the NFL for six weeks.”

Clark later clarified that the post was a joke. But once something goes viral, the clarification rarely travels as far as the original.

Clark’s post came about a week after Rechsteiner was released by the Saints during their final roster cuts.

Clark’s Post Revealed Something Most May Miss

The WAG content space on social media has exploded as more partners and fiancées of professional athletes have built sizable audiences around their relationships. The challenge of building that kind of platform around an undrafted player on a training camp deal is that the roster spot was never guaranteed in the first place.

Rechsteiner never played in a regular-season NFL game. The “Saints receiver” label that circulated after Neva’s post went viral was technically accurate for roughly three months of the offseason, but it was never an indication of an established NFL career.

Fans Have Plenty To Say About Clark’s Viral Post

Fans across the league had an opinion about Neva Clark’s response to her boyfriend’s employment troubles affecting her social media hustle as a WAG.

“No wonder bro was doing drugs,” a fan said.

“She really made this embarrassing post?,” another fan said.

“That’s the most embarrassing thing ive ever seen on the internet,” a person commented.

“All I wanna do is milk my relationship for money and content until it goes south and I leave for another athlete,” a fan mentioned.

“She just wants to make content glorifying the fact that she doesn’t work and lots spending her rich man’s money to live a lavish life smdh,” someone else replied. 

“Mental health issues come in all shapes n sizes. Seek help,” another fan quipped.

“She’s serious about that content she don’t care about bro lol,” someone else spewed. 

Times have truly changed and some people have no shame, but at least Calrk is being honest about what she wants out of life.

‘Old Heads Strike Again Just Be Saying Whatever’: Former NBA Player Olden Polynice Gets Blasted for Saying LeBron James Underachieved in His Career

Former NBA player Olden Polynice has recently drawn heavy criticism and fan backlash for repeatedly making controversial comments about LeBron James’ career and legacy.

Polynice took to the airwaves to claim that James underachieved, a take so far-fetched that it’s hard not to question whether his criticism is rooted more in dislike than analysis.

Olden Polynice Says LeBron James Underachieved In His Career

Polynice, the eighth overall pick by the Chicago Bulls in the 1987 NBA Draft, argued on SiriusXM Radio that James actually “underachieved” because, despite his immense talent and physical gifts, he never averaged a triple-double for a season — something Russell Westbrook did.

“I love LeBron I think he’s one of the greatest Lakers ever,” Polynice said, while also praising James’ entrepreneurial pursuits as unmatched. “But at the same time, I can still be critical of him. I thought LeBron should have averaged a triple-double way before Westbrook. I believe LeBron James underachieved.”

Polynice Says No Lakers Statue for Lebron, The King of Player Empowerment Gone Sour

For years, Polynice has been vocal about James’ place in the Lakers hierarchy, and this past season, he appeared to be even more outspoken than usual.

Polynice has also downplayed James’ time with the Lakers, questioning whether he deserves a statue outside Crypto.com Arena because the franchise won just one championship during his tenure. He has also said that LeBron is “not a true Laker.”

When asked during the interview about where the league stands when it comes to player empowerment, Polynice claimed that James set the precedent. In his opinion, James’ departure from Cleveland for Miami in 2010 helped create more player control and leverage, shifting the power dynamic heavily toward players.

That isn’t necessarily a bad thing in Polynice’s view, but he believes it made James feel invincible and, at times, bigger than the NBA brand itself.

Fans Call Out Polynice

It didn’t take long for fans to flood social media with their varying opinions on Polynice and his take. 

“Old heads strike again, just be saying WHATEVER,” a fan said.

“How is that a Stain on LeBron, old heads be reaching for anything,” another fan said. 

“They always say they love LeBron before saying some disrespectful s***. Corny,” a person replied.

 “A role player from Jerry Sloan’s old squad can’t shut his mouth about Bron smh,” a fan mentioned.

“Let me guess he going bankrupt like Byron Scott,” another fan commented. 

“This has to be the absolute dumbest and asinine comment I ever seen on LeBron. I’m not even mad I’m actually Astonished,” a fan quipped. 

As James prepares for his 24th season with his fourth NBA team in Philadelphia, Sixers fans hope he can end the team’s championship drought dating back to 1983. If he delivers a title to a fourth distinct franchise, even Polynice would be forced to concede that James stands as one of basketball’s ultimate achievers.

‘Didn’t Know She Wanted To Be A Single Mom’: Sophie Cunningham’s Birthday Photos With Black Boyfriend Makes WNBA Fans Forget Team USA Semifinal FIBA Win Over Spain

You would think that the biggest women’s basketball story for the weekend would be Team USA’s hard-fought 10-point win to advance to the semifinals of the FIBA World Cup against France (77-67) on Saturday in Berlin, Germany.  

But Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham stole the show by revealing photos of her boyfriend on her birthday. The guard, who is considered the second most famous player in the WNBA, celebrated her 30th birthday at Lake of the Ozarks with family and friends, including boat time organized by her sister. 

Sophie Cunningham Hugs Up Black Boyfriend In Birthday Photos

Photos shared on September 11 show Cunningham, clad in a bikini next to Frank Adams, GCU men’s basketball head trainer and former Suns assistant, sparking unconfirmed rumors of a relationship. 

Who Is Frank Adams?

Adams manages Grand Canyon University’s team’s sports medicine needs, overseeing injury prevention, evaluation, treatments, and return-to-play rehabilitation protocols. He coached the Iowa Wolves in the G-League and also served as an assistant athletic trainer with the Phoenix Suns for six seasons. His tenure overlapped with Cunningham’s time playing in the same city for the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, which fans speculate may be how they initially met.

The couple were very cozy in the photos. This also isn’t the first time we have seen the two together in public.

Fans React To Sophie Cunningham Photo Wit Reported Boyfriend Frank Adams

While some fans expressed surprise or joked about the images of Cunningham – who many believe is a MAGA supporter – with her Black boyfriend, others didn’t like the link up. 

Fans came from all angles with their opinions, with many rubbing the photo into the face of Cunningham fans who they feel only support her because she’s white. 

“MAGA tears and they gonna stop pretending like she’s a good player because they think she was using them,” one fan commented.  

“now what will her “fanbase” do next LMAO,” another fan quipped.  

“They assume her fans are MAGA therefore racist, but fail to realize that the ACTUAL racism is in their assumption,” one user commented, ridiculing those taking pleasure in Cunningham’s interracial lovefest.  

Will Photos With Black Boyfriend Hurt Sophie Cunningham’s WNBA Popularity?

We will have to see how Cunningham ranks among the WNBA’s most popular players once the season begins again. She’s gained an even larger fan base over the past few months with her vocal stance against transgenders participating in women’s sports. Her “protect girls in sports” comment sparked protests outside stadiums, and other drama across the league and within the fan base, as players, coaches, fans, media and former NBA players all debated the issue and credited Cunningham with sparking the entire mess.

It even created a rift between the Cunningham and Clark fans who helped drive the two women to a popularity height that positioned them to reportedly account for 71 percent of the jerseys sold in the WNBA.   

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Some fans were still holding out hope that the photo was AI, or in the words of legendary rapper Biz Markie, that Adams was “just a friend.” 

“the funniest part is there is no boyfriend, they just saw a birthday pic with a Black man and lost their minds,” one X user reasoned.

To which another X user quickly refuted, bringing receipts of pictures that show several intimate moments shared between Cunningham and Adams over the past several months. 

Cunningham Rose To Fame On Back Of Caitlin Clark

Fans often create images of the athletes they admire and later find out the actual person is nothing like the image fans created in their minds. There’s a belief that most of Cunningham’s fans push her as an All-American white girl that they can relate to. She also made it clear that she dated guys and she didn’t hesitate to throw hands with the Black women of the league that were accused of being jealous of her and CC, allegedly targeting them even during games. Cunningham’s fame rose as she became known as Caitlin Clark’s protector and enforcer. Not sure if dating a Black man still qualifies her for that role anymore.   

With her WNBA career with the Fever once again up in the air, the sharpshooter continues to engage social media fans with her lifestyle, relationships and opinions. Cunningham signed a one-year contract with the Indiana Fever worth a hefty $665,000 for the 2026 WNBA season to come off the bench. She will be an unrestricted free agent at season’s end. 

The chosen 12 Team USA women’s basketball squad  – including Caitlin Clark –  advanced past Spain and prepare for a FIBA World Cup Finals against France on Sunday (Sept. 13). The French are another team laden with WNBA players, but it will be a tall task to beat Team USA. They have won the last four FIBA titles and every Olympics dating back to 1996.

Maybe Cuningham will give them a few hours to capture some of the league’s headlines this week. 

“I Got Beef With My Guy Cam Newton Right Now” | Raiders Star Maxx Crosby Has a Bone to Pick With the Former Heisman Trophy-Winning Quarterback Following Failed Trade to Baltimore Ravens

Las Vegas Raiders star Maxx Crosby has never been shy about speaking his mind, but the perennial Pro Bowler now has a bone to pick with former NFL MVP Cam Newton.

The tension stems from the fallout of Crosby’s botched trade to the Baltimore Ravens, where Newton’s commentary on the situation clearly rankled the star pass rusher.

After months of letting the frustration simmer, the two-time All-Pro is calling out Newton publicly, making it clear he takes personal issue with how the former quarterback handled the topic.

The Failed Trade Is a Huge Point of Interest

Crosby’s highly anticipated trade to the Ravens was unexpectedly rescinded. The deal ultimately fell apart after the Ravens decided to allocate their financial resources elsewhere, signing Trey Hendrickson to a massive four-year, $112 million contract while opting to hold on to their two first-round draft picks.

Crosby later opened up about the humiliating logistical fallout of the deal, revealing he had driven two hours to the team’s facility and waited hours for meetings with coaching staff without ever getting a face-to-face sitdown with Baltimore’s general manager.

Newton Gives His Opinion on the Matter 

Newton weighed in on the situation back in March through his 4th & 1 podcast, framing Crosby’s experience as a broader “reality check” for star athletes and drawing parallels to his own abrupt departure from the New England Patriots.

He emphasized that the NFL stands for “Not For Long” and argued that the preferential treatment stars often receive can quickly disappear when the business side of the league takes over.

At the time, when asked about the failed trade by Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward, Crosby made his feelings toward the Ravens’ front office immediately clear. He bluntly replied, “F*** those dudes. I’m staying with the Raiders.”

Crosby Has Fresh Beef With Newton

Fast forward to a recent appearance alongside Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders on “Deflected,” and Crosby was asked which NFL figure he currently has an issue with. The Raiders star didn’t hesitate to name Newton.

“I got beef with my guy, Cam Newton,” Crosby said. “Right now, we got to talk. He pissed me off. I’m not going to lie. And I like Cam. That’s why it pissed me off.”

“Every time I see Cam, he’s always love and whatever. And I seen him say (expletive) some online,” Crosby said. “Then he DMs me a couple [of] weeks later. ‘Hey bro, what’s up?’”

Crosby admitted that Newton’s sharp criticism alone wasn’t the reason for his beef, but rather the stark contrast between Newton’s public commentary and the way he had treated Crosby during their previous encounters.

Fans Chime In

“Cam is a loser,” a fan said.

“Damn right. He cant even spell normally. Punk. I tell my grandson to play football like you Maxxwell,” another fan said. 

“So why not tell him that instead of avoiding him like a little b****?,” a person replied.

“I don’t think Maxx is scared at all,” another fan responded. 

“He giving off fake tough guy who always talks shit but stays quiet once shit gets real,” someone commented.

“Straddling the media/brotherhood fence seems impossible,” a fan mentioned.

‘My Responsibility Is Not To Entertain You’: NBA Star Jaylen Brown Says Trauma From Slavery Makes Black Athletes Fearful To Speak Out

NBA star Jaylen Brown and Academy Award-winning actor Mahershala Ali recently interviewed each other as part of a “Game Recognize Game” series produced by The Hollywood Reporter and Sportico.

During the interview, the two men discussed a variety of topics surrounding their career ascents, including how Brown hopes to influence the future generation of Black athletes.

Brown, who rarely shies away from sharing his thoughts or addressing his critics, believes that many athletes today are not more outspoken due to trauma surrounding slavery in the United States.

“I would say this, it might be a little controversial, but I think it’s rooted in fear, even within our own community,” Brown told Ali. “There’s pushback, or almost like a hesitancy, rooted in the trauma of slavery.”

“At one point, to do anything outside of being a slave was problematic. Reading, writing, anything. It’s similar when you think of an athlete doing anything out of what you’re just supposed to be doing.”

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Brown is currently undergoing a major transition in his NBA career. The 2024 Finals MVP is preparing for his first season with the Philadelphia 76ers following a July trade from the Boston Celtics.

The 76ers also signed free agent LeBron James, which elevated Philadelphia into one of the favorites to capture the NBA title during the upcoming 2026-27 campaign.

Even with the expectations and pressure of a new sports-crazed city, though, it would be a surprise to see Brown completely ignore his interests outside of basketball.

“You’re supposed to just be entertaining me. Right?” Brown said about how the general public views athletes. “You’re not supposed to be doing anything else outside of that. And some people firmly still believe that. But I disagree.

“My responsibility is not to entertain you. My responsibility is to be influential,” Brown said. “I think that fear is projected onto us in order to make us smaller, to make us more digestible, for the people who only … want you to be the slave. They only want you to be the entertainer.”

Brown’s exit from Boston after 10 seasons was messy. After he was traded, Fox Sports commentator Colin Cowherd, citing two NBA sources, said Brown had a “disease” of feeling like he was the smartest person in the room and had alienated people around the Celtics.

Brown later spoke out strongly against that characterization, and it appears he will not be deterred from continuing to speak his mind going forward.

“When it’s all said and done, I want to break down that fear,” Brown told Ali. “That fear that I’m speaking to that is still instilled within our community. It’s in our parents, in our grandparents — because of the trauma and experiences that they’ve had.

“I want to break that fear down for the next generation. My legacy will be, hopefully, inspiring the next generation to be fearless.”

‘Looks Cracker’: San Francisco 49ers Star Christian McCaffrey Was Shocked By What Barber Said To Him Ahead of NFL Season Opener

The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams began their 2026 NFL season a long way from home in Australia.

While the opener was played on Thursday evening in the United States, it was already Friday in Australia by the time the game kicked off due to the time-zone difference.

The 49ers arrived in Australia a week before the game, which gave 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey enough time to get a haircut from a local barber.

After the haircut was finished, though, McCaffrey says he was taken aback by a phrase the barber used to describe the 49ers running back’s appearance.

“I was getting a haircut a few days ago, and one of the barbers looks at me and goes, ‘Looks cracker.'” McCaffrey said in a postgame press conference after the 49ers defeated the Rams 27-7.

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“I was like, ‘Sorry what did you say?'” McCaffrey added about his response to the barber. “I didn’t know what that meant. I guess it means it looks good, but that was funny. He said it again, and I’m like, ‘Dude, I hear that every Sunday.'”

McCaffrey’s assumption about the meaning of the word was apparently correct. “Cracker” typically is used in Australian slang to mean “great,” according to a list of Australia slang words compiled by Charles Sturt University, a public university based in New South Wales, Australia.

In the U.S., of course, cracker can carry a much different connotation when used as a slang word, typically meaning a reference to a white person.

It is unclear if McCaffrey meant that his 49ers teammates sometimes use the word to refer to him when he told the barber in Australia that he hears it every Sunday, or if he meant fans use it to refer to him online or in person at stadiums.

Much was made about the different travel schedules between the Rams and 49ers leading into the game. Rams players and coaches did not arrive until the day before kickoff, a decision the franchise thought was the best course of action based on their research, while the 49ers had already been in Australia for roughly a week.

We may never know how much of an impact the travel arrangements had on the outcome, but the 49ers certainly looked like the more prepared team on the field.

San Francisco outgained Los Angeles 379-290 in total yards, while the Rams converted on just two of their nine third-down attempts.

Three 49ers wide receivers caught a touchdown pass from quarterback Brock Purdy, including Deebo Samuel, Demarcus Robinson, and Mike Evans.

While McCaffrey did not score, he amassed 88 total yards on 15 touches.

‘Crazy You Got to Dry Snitch for Content’:Fans Question Why Emmanuel Acho Would Rat Out Eagles Head of Security Dom “Big Dom” DiSandro When He Helped Him

Philadelphia Eagles security chief Dom “Big Dom” DiSandro is reportedly being investigated by the NFL following comments made by former NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho on his “Speakeasy” podcast. Acho shared a story about getting into a car accident after practice during his playing career.

According to Acho’s account, he reached out to a team security official after rear-ending another vehicle on his way to practice. He alleged that the official instructed him to dismiss the initial responding police officer and wait for a second officer, who subsequently assigned fault to the other driver. When the driver later raised injury concerns, Acho claimed the security officer offered game tickets and signed memorabilia.

Though Acho did not name the franchise on air, observers quickly linked his account to his time with the Eagles.

The Aftermath of Acho’s Comments

In the wake of the podcast revelations, longtime Eagles reporter Derrick Gunn reported that the NFL was actively investigating DiSandro based on Acho’s comments.

Gunn, who has covered the Eagles for years, posted this on his X account on Wednesday night. 

“The NFL is still investigating Eagles head of security Dom DiSandro based on comments made by Emmanuel Acho on his Speakeasy Podcast back in early August … Acho who played for 3 NFL teams never mentioned a name. But it has been widely speculated he was referring to Big Dom.”

Former NFL Player Condemns Acho For Comments

Former Eagles players and others — including two-time Super Bowl champion Asante Samuel — criticized Acho on social media, calling him out for exposing internal team business for podcast attention. Samuel also took to his X account to call Acho an attention-seeking “gossip queen.”

The former Eagles All-Pro cornerback argued that when someone helps save your career, you take that to the grave. 

“Like I said before, watch who you do business with. We have an investigation going on because fool is dying for attention and a gossip queen smfh,” Samuel warned.

Fans Come For Acho’s Clout Chasing

It didn’t take long for NFL fans to criticize Acho, with some accusing him of “dry snitching.”

“Crazy you got to dry snitch for content,” a fan said. 

“This is by definition snitching. This is a no no in the worlds community,” another fan said.

“This is the 2nd incident involving someone getting rear ended by Acho,” a fan joked. 

“Sounds like the Kyle Shannon situation to a tee hmmmmm,” someone replied.

“Acho and Big Dom are both trash. No surprise whatsoever,” another fan commented.

“Nah this is wild. people really abuse their power over a minor fender bender just because someone plays football. everyone is blaming security but players get hit with crazy extortion attempts all the time,” a person quipped. 

“Acho is a joke. Just a hot take artist who lost his show on FS1 when Joy Taylor’s drama broke,” a fan spewed. 

Acho Beefing With Shannon Sharpe

Acho has also found himself embroiled in a separate media dispute with Shannon Sharpe —trading barbs over platform origins, audience numbers, and the production of Sharpe’s “Nightcap” podcast.

Sharpe’s popular podcast, which he co-hosts with Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson, recently celebrated reaching one billion YouTube views. Acho publicly questioned the milestone, writing online that the numbers “CANNOT be accurate…”

Fans and media commentators swiftly called out Acho, noting that Sharpe and Johnson built “Nightcap” organically as a brand-new show from the ground up. In contrast, Acho inherited an established Fox Sports YouTube account — originally built by Sharpe and Skip Bayless for FS1’s Undisputed — as part of his exit settlement from the network, leveraging its built-in subscriber base of over two million users to launch “Speakeasy.”

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