‘She Wants People To Take Her More Seriously’: Kim Kardashian Wants To Be A Respected Lawyer, But She Can’t Shake Past Rumors Involving Reggie Bush and Kanye West
Kim Kardashian has been considered a sex symbol for decades, going back to her early entrance into fame as a featured performer in Ray J’s infamous sex tape.
Over the years Kim has tried to change that image by entering the world of politics, social justice and prison reform, even meeting with former President Donald Trump on several occasions.
According to the latest news about the reality TV queen, the mother of four is still working arduously to fulfill her dream of becoming a lawyer as her brand continues to boom.
A source reportedly told In Touch that “Kim’s passion and drive to become a bona fide lawyer is still going strong and her plan is to take the bar exam in February.”
“She has a ton of work to do to prepare and knows that the odds of passing it the first time aren’t super high,” says the source.
“She wants people to take her more seriously.”
The purported insider also told the outlet, “She knows passing the bar will be huge, but she also wants her image to be more traditional, so she’s getting all sorts of mood boards together for her new, more professional look.”
However, having been the topic of millions of social media conversations throughout the years, there remains some skeletons from her youth that the 43-year-old is still trying to shake.
Sources Say Kim Kardashian Cheated On Reggie Bush With Kanye West
Her dating history is well documented and her marriage to Kanye West was a power couple hookup for the ages.
We know the celebrity dating scene is a slippery slope, and when it comes to the Kardashians, they jump in and out of relationships like a new pair of shoes.
Sources accuse Kim Kardashian of cheating on ex-Reggie Bush and pursuing Kanye West before beginning her love affair and marriage with the rapper. (Photo: Getty Images)
According to recent reports, Kim was a bad girl when she was with former NFL star Reggie Bush, as she was manifesting her relationship with West even while still attached to the former Heisman Trophy winner.
Yeezy and Kim K got hitched in 2014 after two years of dating. Recent reports suggest that “The Kardashians” star was already plotting on Ye and found him attractive prior to ending her relationship with Bush.
Kim Kardashian Allegedly Pursued Kanye West While With Reggie Bush
The SKIMS founder reportedly was sending messages to Kanye behind Bush’s back during the tumultuous boomerang relationship that lasted 3.5 years, finally ending in 2010.
Apparently, Kiim pursued Kanye rather intensely and tried to begin dating him several times before it actually clicked.
A supposed source close to Kardashian told In Touch, “Kim attempted several times to initiate an affair with Kanye and even was busted by Reggie for it… It led to a couple of their short-term break-ups.”
Apparently, Kanye had respect for Bush and didn’t feel the need to back door him just because his girl was ready to cheat.
In 2019 Radar reported that its own supposed insiders close to Kim allegedly confirmed, “Even Kim herself admits that while she loved Reggie, she was obsessed with Kanye because she found him fashionable and exciting in a way that Reggie just wasn’t.”
Of course the saying you lose them how you gain them was clearly on Kanye’s mind as sources say she cut off all contact with Bush and “even let’s Kanye look at her phone every night to put his doubts at ease.”
Kanye Was Allegedly Pursuing Kim Kardashian While With Amber Rose
Lets not put all of the blame on Kim. According to reports, Kanye spent almost a decade trying to convince Kim to date him even when he was in his relationship with “Slut Walk” founder Amber Rose.
At a certain point Kanye won her over, reportedly going as far as to crop himself into the annual Kardashian/Jenner family Christmas card. Then he sent it to Kim with a profession of his love.
Rose accuses Kanye, who once said, “I just dreamed about being next to her,” in reference to Kim Kardashian, of cheating with Kim prior to their relationship ending.
According to Rose, the prison reform advocate and reality TV legend was blatant with her desire to hook the former Donda Sports founder.
Rose says both were messy and accused Kardashian of calling, texting, and sending lewd pictures to West.
“Kim is one of the main reasons why me and Kanye are not together,” Rose told Star magazine in 2012. “She’s a home wrecker! They were both cheating on me and Reggie with each other,” she added.
Amber Rose Confronted Kim Kardashian About Sending Messages To Kanye
Rose has claimed things got so bad that she sent Kim an email demanding an explanation for her messiness.
“She was sending pictures, and I was like, ‘Kim, just stop. Don’t be that person,’” Amber said.
However, Rose received no response: “I thought at least she’d be woman enough to respond to me. She never responded”
The cheating allegations were further confirmed by adult entertainer Myla Sinanaj, who posted a series of Twitter rants at the time, claiming to have seen Kanye creeping into Kim’s suite at 2 a.m. while she was still with Bush.
“I was the one making Kanye keys to her suit at 2 AM!!! Back when she was supposed to be with the love of her life, Reggie Bush, right??” Sinanaj claimed in 2013.
She added some words for Ye, “My advice to Kanye is ‘if they cheat with you, they cheat on you.’ Remember that sh*t.”
Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush Both Thriving
This @skims campaign is so special to me because I get to celebrate the people that have had my back forever! I had to make sure my girl @MyleezaKardash was front and center! My biggest fan from day 1, I Had to see her on a huge billboard!!! pic.twitter.com/auvcrPpptq
This was some time ago but it’s always good to get the real scoop.
Now both Kim Kardashian and Bush are far removed from those days.
Bush works as an on-air college football analyst for Fox Sports during the “Big Noon Kickoff” show alongside his former teammate Matt Leinart and he also got his Heisman Trophy status reinstated in April after 14 years.
Kim of course is one of the most famous people in the world and has an enterprise in television and fashion that has made her a billionaire.
We might soon be calling her Kim Kardashian, esquire.
“People Get Arrested For Dumb Stuff … Bodycam Shows NBA Player Cameron “Terry Johnson” Payne’s Self Sabotage With Police
Pro athletes have been known to exhibit some head-scratching behavior as it pertains to run-ins with the law, but NBA player Cameron Payne takes the cake.
New footage has emerged of Payne’s arrest, which the police officers described as the “dumbest way possible” to be taken to jail.
Why Did Cameron Payne Call Police And Get Arrested At His Own Home?
The 30-year-old veteran, who signed with the New York Knicks in the offseason, reportedly got into an argument with his girlfriend around June 14 and he called the police to his residence In Scottsdale, Arizona.
So how did Payne end up being the person arrested?
Reportedly, when the officers arrived, tensions were high and there was an exchange between Payne and the officers, who were increasingly perplexed by the ordeal. The encounter was captured in bodycam footage released by the Scottsdale Police Department this week.
As often happens in these situations, when the cops arrived after responding to Payne’s 911 call, the NBA journeyman downplays the call and tells them that he and his girlfriend ”just had a disagreement, going back and forth.”
Why Did Payne Start Arguing With Police That He Called To His Residence ?
According to Payne, the disagreement wasn’t violent and he seemed to want the officers to leave.
At that point the situation is in the hands of the police. Why Payne called them in the first place is puzzling and also very rare. According to statistics by acrosswalks.org only about 25 percent of the persons whom U.S. police judge to be victims in domestic-violence incidents are men.
Once the police officer started asking questions and trying to gain some details about what prompted the call, the other officer decides to enter the property to talk with Payne’s girlfriend.
Everything seemed routine until Payne refused to disclose his name. That’s when the conversation became more confrontational with Payton claiming that he’d “rather not” give his name to the officers that he called to the house.
Cameron Payne Gives Police False Name
The cop tried to explain to Payne that in domestic violence calls they are required by law to get the correct names and personal details of the parties involved.
The police tried to threaten Payne into giving up his name.
“You can do that, but you’d rather not. Doing that would mean I would have to place you under arrest,” the officer said.
The situation then went completely off the rails when Payne’s girlfriend intervenes as he’s still refusing to give up his ID and tells him to give police his alias.
After referring to him as Cameron, she tells him to “Just go by what you go by, Terry Johnson.”
Payne finally provided his alias, ”Terry Johnson,” as his name to the officer, who also requested his date of birth, which Payne reluctantly gave him. Payne said his birthday is January 1, 1998.
‘I’m going to check this because it kind of looks like you just made up a birthday,’ the officer responded.
Somehow Payne went from the victim to the perp in his own house because he clearly didn’t think this thing out when he made the call.
Cops Say Payne Is Dumbest Person They Ever Arrested
By now the situation elevated further when the officer entered the home to check on Paynes’ girlfriend and he started arguing with the police and demanded that the cop leaves the property.
The cops insisted on staying, explaining to the NBA player that they may have to detain him for providing false details.
At that point, Payne realized that the call to the police wasn’t the flex he thought and he lost it and repeated his name several times along with his correct date of birth.
But as soon as Payne did that the police took him into custody. You can’t make this stuff up.
”All right you’re under arrest for giving a fake name,” the officer replied as the other officer put Payne in handcuffs. “That was dumb.”
The cops didn’t hesitate to tell the 10-year veteran who’s played for the OKC Thunder, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavs, Phoenix Suns, Milwaukee Bucks and 76ers, exactly what they thought of his shenanigans.
Calling police to your house and then giving them a fake name is nonsensical.
”That was the dumbest way to get arrested man,” said the second officer. “I’ve had people get arrested for dumb stuff, and this is the top of the list.”
”Dude, you realize you could have told us your real name and we would have been gone five minutes ago and now you’re going to jail,” the second officer said they led him to the police car.
Was Cameron Payne Victim Of Domestic Violence?
Payne’s girlfriend reportedly tried to help his cause, telling the police that “Terry Johnson” was an alias he used when going out or booking hotels as an NBA player.
Seems like the combined IQ of that household was extremely low.
Payne was eventually taken to jail, where he was booked on charges of refusal to provide a truthful name and false report to law enforcement and released shortly after.
Knicks fans hope his IQ on the court this season doesn’t reflect his decision making in that moment.
“Okay. I Like Sophisticated Barbie” | Did WNBA Legend Lisa Leslie Insinuate That People Want Angel Reese To Cover Up And Hit The Court?
Chicago Sky Star Angel Reese has been pretty busy since the end of the team’s season. The rebounding savant has started her own podcast, “Unapologetically Angel,” as well as been seen at multiple NFL games supporting her hometown Baltimore Ravens and where she currently resides in Chicago supporting the Bears.
The former LSU Tigers star has also been followed by the paparazzi just hanging out, and let’s just say some of her outfits have left nothing to the imagination.
Lisa Leslie Applauds Angel Reese’s Elegance In Victoria’s Secret Outfit
During a recent appearance at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in New York, Reese sported a much more posh outfit. In fact, the outfit drew praise from many on social media, and even WNBA legend Lisa Leslie, who’s someone that’s become fond of Reese, commented on her appearance.
“Okay!!!” Leslie said. “I like Sophisticated Barbie.”
Is Leslie Telling Reese To Cover Up And Keep Hooping?
Leslie’s comment to Reese via social media isn’t the first time she’s complimented the former five-star recruit. Back in July when Reese was named a WNBA All-Star as a rookie, Leslie had this to say:
“I’m so proud of you. Congratulations on your first All-Star! I told you! They will all regret passing on you!”
That was then, but is Leslie now insinuating that she would like to see Reese cover up a little more and work on her game?
Her comment sure seemed that way, and not in a negative way, but in a way where she’s just telling Reese she can do both.
Angel Reese on how her Met Gala appearance reflects the WNBA’s intersection with fashion: “A lot of us got drip.”
Noted that Lisa Leslie was an original inspiration for herself as a fashion-focused player who could also dominate on the court. pic.twitter.com/VWyIeeiLZ5
Reese Looking For Offensive Improvement In Second Season
While Reese’s rookie season was great, and her numbers reflected that as she averaged 13.6 points and a league-best 13.1 rebounds per game, there is plenty of room for her to improve her limited offensive game. In order for her to take the next step in her development and lead the Sky as their franchise player she’ll need to become better on the offensive end.
Many of those rebounds came off of her own misses because she missed so many makeable point blank shots around the rim. If she does in fact improve on that end, with her rebounding and defensive prowess, it’s no doubt she’d become an MVP candidate.
No one is telling Reese to not dress like she’s 22 at times, but it’s OK to switch it up and show that she can do both.
Which she did at the VSFS.
‘I Strive Off Professional Jealousy’: Shaquille O’Neal Admits His $500M Worth Can’t Stop Him From Being Envious Of James Gang’s Generational G-14 Classification
The Los Angeles Lakers are set to open the 2024-25 NBA season against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday. Led by superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Lakers are expected to once again be in the mix for a playoff spot in the ultra competitive Western Conference. While, James and Davis are the usual faces in Tinseltown, there are a couple of new ones joining the fray this season.
First-year and first time head coach JJ Redick will lead the Lakers this season. The addition of Bronny James, the oldest son of James, has also created a media firestorm. Bronny, the 55th pick of this year’s draft, was chosen more because of who his famous dad is than his actual talent. Earlier this preseason LeBron and Bronny made history becoming the first father-son duo to play on NBA team together. While it’s historic and something we’ve never seen before, NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal says he’s got “professional jealousy.”
“I would’ve loved to have had that title first.”
– Shaq on Bronny and LeBron James being the first father/son duo to play together in the NBA pic.twitter.com/WH0P7JWUv4
Speaking on “The Big Podcast,” O’Neal who often moves the meter with his comments spoke candidly about the Bron and Bronny dynamic.
“I strive off professional jealousy,” Shaq said. “I’m jealous a little bit. My son was in that position. Life is all about titles. I would have loved to have that title first. So now that we got that out the way. I’m happy for Bron. … He’s like a nephew to me. I’m happy for him, but you know, on a professional jealousy side, I wish that was me.”
Shaq’s son Shareef O’Neal, who’s now 24 years old was in position to play in the NBA. The former four-star prospect played at both UCLA and LSU before embarking on a career in the NBA G-League as a member of the G-League Ignite. O’Neal’s injury history, which also included open heart surgery played a role in him having to take other steps to make it to the NBA.
Bronny James also dealt with a serious health scare during the summer of 2023 when he suffered cardiac arrest while practicing with the USC men’s basketball team. But that didn’t stop him being drafted and signing a guaranteed deal, which is almost unheard of for a second-round pick.
Because Bronny is one of the rare second-round picks to get a guaranteed deal, at some point he and his dad will make history as the first father-son duo to take the floor in a regular season game. Even crazier is they’ll do it as teammates. Like it or not, it’s hard to even fathom that Bron constantly said this was his dream and it played out.
As of now we don’t know when that will be, but it’s gonna happen, and that’s what makes Shaq jealous.
“I Don’t See No Media Outlets Talking”: Tyreek Hill Suggests White Media Protected Jay Cutler’s Arrest From Going Viral. X Suggests NFL Star “Try A Channel Other Than Cartoon Network”
Miami Dolphins $30 million-per-year receiver Tyreek Hill is back in the news, and it has nothing to do with his past arrest for speeding and being uncooperative with police on the way to the Dolphins’ stadium.
The lack of coverage and lack of outrage toward a white former NFL quarterback who was recently arrested has Hill tweeting about racial double standards.
Former NFL QB Jay Cutler Arrested For DUI, Gun Possession
Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler was arrested on charges of DUI and gun possession Thursday in suburban Nashville, Tennessee, according to arrest records. According to a press release provided by the Franklin Police Department, Cutler, 41, was arrested around 5 p.m. after rear-ending another driver in what cops describe as a “minor traffic collision.”
Police said that an investigation at the scene found Cutler reeking of alcohol and slurring his words. After refusing a field sobriety test, he was taken to a hospital, where a blood sample was taken through a search warrant.
Police said they also found two pistols in his car. Cutler was booked into the Williamson County Jail on one count of driving under the influence, one count of failure to exercise due care to avoid a collision, violation of implied consent law, and possession of a handgun while under the influence.
Tyreek Hill Suggests Jay Cutler Benefitted From White Privilege In Media Coverage Of Recent Arrest
The facts are that Cutler was accused of being drunk and driving around with loaded weapons, but the situation didn’t elevate past the cops escorting his apparently inebriated soul to the hospital for a blood sample. He was booked into the Williamson County Jail and released on $5,000 bond.
The charges are bad enough, but the media coverage of the incident isn’t to Hill’s liking.
When Hill was detained for being rude to cops, he believed that his situation was racially motivated and the venomous social media attacks on his character and accusations of him not “complying” with cops’ requests made him feel like everybody forgot he was the victim.
In response to Cutler’s arrest, Hill wrote on X: “I don’t see no media outlets talking about what just happened with former QB.”
Social Media Eviscerates Hill For Suggesting That Cutler’s Arrest Was Covered Less Because He’s White
Cutler hasn’t played since his retirement seven years ago, so his name wouldn’t be a hot topic like that of Hill, who is one of the highest-paid players in the game and is always in the tabloids concerning his unspecified number of kids, anywhere ranging from seven to 12.
Of course, Reek opened himself up to a barrage of comments that weren’t favorable, and some brought up his past situation with police and how he behaved in that instance.
“Rumor is he rolled his window down all the way…,” one X user said referencing Hill’s refusal to roll his window down when asked by Miami-Dade County police.
Another said, “If you’re talking about Cutler, it’s definitely in the news. Maybe try a channel other than Cartoon Network.”
Several other X users just posted links to various outlets that covered Cutler’s arrest, to dismiss Reek’s accusations.
Others accused Reek of trying to ” make it a race” issue, as one X user named Kurt said.
Why Happened When Cutler Was Arrested?
On the evening of the 17th of October, he reportedly rear-ended another driver and tried to offer money to the other motorist before Franklin Police officers responded to the scene. During that response he was found to be driving while drunk. The former Dolphins, Broncos and Bears quarterback was booked and remained there for three hours before posting a $5,000 bond, following which he was released at 9:59 pm CDT.
Cutler, considered a borderline NFL legend, has not made a public statement about the arrest, the guns or his deteriorating social life. Nor has he accused the police of aggression of violating his rights.
What’s The latest Update in Tyreek Hill’s Case?
Meanwhile, Hill has his hands full with a Miami Dolphins team that is still missing starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, whom they gave a $212 million contract to in the offseason. He’s nursing his third concussion in four seasons, and Miami is falling out of the race early. Since being stopped and handcuffed on his way to the opening game against the Jaguars in his McLaren 720S by Miami-Dade County police, the bodycam footage was released, which didn’t portray the police who arrested Hill in a positive light.
The officer who pulled Hill from his car and handcuffed him, Danny Torres, was placed on administrative leave after the backlash from the incident. It was later reported that Torres has been suspended six times in his 27 years of service.
NFL players and legends getting arrested is a never a good look, regardless of race. Hopefully, Hill has slowed down his driving, and we pray that Cutler, who threw for 35,133 yards and 227 touchdowns in his NFL career that spanned 2006-2017, gets some help.
‘Y’all Can’t Search My Car’: Why Did 25-Year-Old NFL Player Christian Barmore Need His Mother To Walk Him Through Traffic Stop With Providence Police?
Just weeks after NFL star Tyreek Hill was thrown to the ground by police after a traffic stop for speeding on the way to the stadium for a game, New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore is alleging that police officers treated him aggressively and unprofessionally during a traffic stop.
New England Patriots Christian Barmore Accuse Providence PD Of Racism
Barmore says he is a victim of “racism.”
The Providence Police Department, according to reports put the blame on Barmore, asserting that it was a “routine traffic stop” that elevated because of other violations found, including marijuana, and behavior that they described as “belligerent.”
NEWS: #Patriots star Christian Barmore accused local police of RACISM after his car was towed.
“I just experienced for the first time 5 Providence cops being very unprofessional racism at its (sic) finest,” Barmore wrote on social media. pic.twitter.com/yS854afnMR
Barmore took to Twitter to voice his concerns after his car was towed in the incident.
“I just experienced for the first time 5 Providence cops being very unprofessional racism at its (sic) finest,” Barmore wrote on social media.”
According to reports PPD released body cam video to show that the encounter with Barmore was on the up and up and according to procedure.
The video shows police running Barmore’s information and Barmore, selected by the Patriots in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft, demanding to know why he was pulled over.
Barmore And Police Get Into Heated Discussion Over Registration
As they assessed his driving information, one cop didn’t seem to like Barmore’s attitude and said to another, “The car took long to stop and he’s acting … I don’t know.”
They approach Barmore’s car and ask him for updated paperwork. Barmore was immediately annoyed. One cop threatened him, saying: “You want to have an attitude with us. … It’s not registered.”
The cops discussed the plates on Barmore’s car further, and one particular officer seemed to be very anxious to find something wrong. Several of the officers stood outside of the car looking at the paperwork and talking. The audio in the video continues to go in and out.
Meanwhile, Barmore was on the phone with his mother, who was heard on audio saying, “Christian, don’t curse.”
She was obviously mortified by the situation and the potential consequences for her son if the situation escalates. The cops made a decision to have the car towed and asked Barmore if his mother was going to come pick him up.
That’s when Barmore’s temperature elevated and he insisted his registration was fine and refused to let them tow his car.
“I’m a football player. I’m not here for none of that. I’m going to the crib,” Barmore said.
“I’m driving 10 miles per hour. I play football out here for the Patriots.”
Then the cops started complaining about Barmore being disrespectful and asking Barmore why it took him so long to pull over.
The police officer then said they were going to search his car.
Barmore said: “ Y’all can’t search my car.”
Then the audio went out again as Barmore and the officer exchanged conversation and when the audio returns you hear Barmore talking to his mother.
The cop starts explaining to Barmore’s mother what the situation is and explains how they want him to get out of the car, but the NFL player refuses and asks his mother if she wants him to get out. His mother tells him to step out for a second.
At this point the situation was elevated, but his mother was remaining calm.
The cop, who is also getting increasingly frustrated with Barmore’s refusal to exit the vehicle, says the car is insured but the plates “expired on October 5th.”
The cop went back and forth with Barmore’s mother about the validity of the plates and his actual address which is a Florida location.
Police Ignore Barmore’s Mother’s Warning That He’s On Blood Thinners
“I just want to go home, that’s all I want to do,” Barmore passionately expressed to the police. “You want to check my car for what? I don’t have any weapons. Y’all not my enemy,” Barmore is heard saying, before his mother requested for them to call a supervisor.
The police tell her that he’s “10 minutes away” and threatens to grab Barmore out of the vehicle.
“He’s on blood thinners, so you have to be extremely careful with him,” says Barmore’s mom.
His mother also tells him to roll his windows up. Barmore started daring the cops to touch him and cursing at the police at that point with his mom still on the phone.
Barmore gets out of the car and keeps repeating to the cops to “stop touching me, stop touching me.”
The cops keep threatening to lock him up and proceed to search his car.
At one point, a cop asked another, “What’s he reaching for?”
Barmore Is Lucky Situation Didn’t Escalate
This was a prime example of how situations escalate because everyone is on 100 and flexing their egos and no one is thinking with common sense.
If Barmore ended up dying from a medical condition, the cop’s career would likely be over. The mother advised him that Barmore is on medication and the cop ignored it, didn’t call any medical assistance and continued to engage and provoke Barmore, who was obviously emotional and upset, according to the video.
Barmore walked off and left the car shouting at the police who continued searching the car, but they didn’t arrest him. They discussed what tickets they would write him.
NFL PlayerChristian Barmore Is Fortunate Cops Didn’t Arrest Him
The situation could have been much worse. Both sides could have handled the situation better, same as with the Hill case.
Some on social media will say Barmore should have respected the police more. Others will say the police have to be better trained and more disciplined in their professional interaction with people.
Talking down to people and threatening them isn’t a police officer’s job. And there’s nowhere in the law that says a civilian must be polite to an officer for him to stay focused and do his job. However, the 1997 Pennsylvania v. Mimms Supreme Court does say an officer can order a driver out of the car for any reason during a traffic stop.
NFL players should feel safe in the city they work in and situations such as expired tags shouldn‘t escalate to possible arrests and confrontations with multiple officers.
On the other hand, the 25-year-old Barmore, who had a career season in 2023 with 8.5 sacks and 16 QB hits, is lucky and he needs to make better decisions, because he won’t always have his mother on speed dial to calm the situation down for him.
‘I See Guys Lazy’: Cowboys Legend Troy Aikman Roasts Cee Dee Lamb, Says Dallas Wide Receivers Lack Of Effort Makes $60M QB Dak Prescott Look Bad
The Dallas Cowboys are seemingly at a crossroads in their season. Despite being 3-3 and just one game out of first place in the NFC East, the sky is falling down in Texas. Three blowout home losses, including Sunday’s 47-9 debacle at the hands of the Super Bowl-contending Detroit Lions, have made things down in Big D that much more tense.
Jerry Jones and Dallas Cowboys Searching For Answers Under Pressure
Earlier this week owner Jerry Jones, who’s at the core of the overall team ineptitude, threatened to fire radio hosts during his weekly radio spot.
A very perturbed Jones wasn’t his usual confident self when discussing Sunday’s ugly loss, which in many was a microcosm of how things have been for the team, which is now 0-3 at home this season.
Dak Prescott Getting Blame For Cowboys Slow Start: Troy Aikman Blames His Receivers
Of course quarterback Dak Prescott is sharing in the blame, as he should with his NFL-record $60 million per season contract.
Dallas Cowboys legend Troy Aikman says Dak Prescott shouldn’t get all the blame for team’s 3-3 start. Aikman says Cee Dee Lamb and other receivers need to show more technique and effort. (Photo: Screenshot YouTube/Getty Images)
But, according to Cowboys legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Troy Aikman, Prescott is not alone in the debacle.
During a guest appearance on “1310 The Ticket” in Dallas, Aikman, a three-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback for the Cowboys, called the team’s wideouts “lazy.”
“I think the routes are terrible,” Aikman said. “I think they run terrible routes, and I’ve thought that beyond this year. I think Cee Dee [Lamb] has got to improve his route-running. As a quarterback, if you’re not certain where guys are going to be consistently, it’s hard to play the position. That’s what I see.”
“I see guys lazy coming off the line of scrimmage,” he continued. “Usually, if they do it’s because they’re anticipating they’re going to get the football on that play, but if they’re not, they don’t. And it all ties together. I’m not impressed with that part of it.”
Aikman also took a shot at the continuity or lack thereof between Prescott and Lamb. He attributes the issue to Lamb distancing himself from the team all offseason as he sought a new deal, which he eventually landed just days prior to the season opener. But, all that time that was lost could’ve been used to work on timing and cohesion.
Troy Aikman calls Cowboys wide receivers “lazy” in criticism of their route running. https://t.co/HgdVHHY494
Aikman Questions Effort Of Players Around Dak Prescott
The former No. 1 pick also called questioned the desire of the wideouts, and he quickly mentioned other teams around the league and how their pass catchers do all the little things required.
“I just finished watching the Baltimore Ravens because I have the Ravens this week. You put on film of theirs and watch their receivers run routes, and they come off the football,” Aikman added. “So does San Francisco’s receivers and Green Bay’s and others. But it’s hard to play the quarterback if you’re not certain how guys are going to run routes or where they’re going to be. And I’m not speaking for Dak. Dak may say, ‘Hey, I think their routes are amazing.’ But as a former quarterback watching it, it’s got to get a lot better.”
Aikman speaks from experience, having played on a team that featured the great Michael Irvin at wide receiver. Known for his physicality and technically sound route-running, it has to be hard for Aikman to watch this weekly. As for Lamb, he’s been shown on numerous occasions sulking and complaining after failed possessions offensively. While Irvin was emotional, he was never to let his emotions dictate how hard he played and ran his routes.
‘It Was Very Selfless What He Did’: High School Football Player Bryce Gerlach Murdered Attempting To Shield Others From Tragic Shootout At Harvest Homecoming In Indiana
Gun violence strikes again as an 18-year-old high football player was killed in a shooting at a Harvest Homecoming event in Indiana.
In a Facebook post, the Corydon Central High School football team said “our hearts are incredibly heavy” following the news of senior leader Bryce Gerlach’s tragic death.
“There are not enough words to describe the condolences we extend to his family and friends,” they added.
Why Was 18-Year-Old Football Star Bryce Gerlach Shot and Killed At Harvest Homecoming?
The New Albany Police Department’s Police Chief Todd Bailey said in a press conference shared by WLKY News that Gerlach, a senior, was murdered after gunshots erupted at the event at around 9:50 p.m. local time on Saturday, Oct. 12.
Now, he is being remembered as a hero.
Byrce Gerlach R) and his girl known as @precious.flahn on Instagram (L) pose for prom photos in May (Photo: @bryce_gerlach/ Instagram)
Gerlach’s Classmates Say He Died Trying To Save Others
Gerlach’s classmates from Corydon Central High School told WAVE that he died a hero, desperately trying to shield other people in his group from the barrage of bullets during the shooting. Gerlach was pronounced dead at the scene.
“It was very selfless what he did,” Gerlach’s friend Tanner Chumly told the outlet. “And I’m thankful he went out in such a heroic way so that’s how people remember him because that’s what he was. He was a hero.”
The police report that Gerlach, a 22-year-old man and 42-year-old woman were injured in the incident and are considered no more than “innocent bystanders” in the investigation.
The other victims were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, per police.
Police in the southeastern Indiana town, which borders Louisville, Kentucky, have conducted their preliminary investigation, it was “believed at least two groups of individuals were involved in a dispute” that “led to shots fired.”
There are reportedly several persons of interest at this time, but no arrests have been made according to police.
Bryce Gerlach, No. 12 on Corydon Central High School, was killed in a shooting at the Harvest Homecoming Festival in New Albany, Indiana on Saturday. (Photo: Screenshot WLKY)
Gerlach was a valued varsity member of Corydon Central’s football team, who “always jumped to the front line to take on that leadership role,” head football coach Luke Keller told the Louisville Courier Journal.
On Tuesday, the team held its first practice since the tragedy at the Harvest Homecoming Festival in New Albany on Saturday. Players were noticeably still shaken and grieving.
“This is what this team needed, because it wasn’t the crispest practice that we had, but the boys were out there having fun,” Keller told the Courier Journal. “That’s kind of something that Bryce’s dad, Scott, told us is Bryce would want you to play, and Bryce would want you to have fun.”
Who Was Bryce Gerlach Off The Field?
Gerlach was also reportedly a star in the classroom with a GPA near 4.0. He was valuable to his friends and family as a person who knew how to cut tension and add comic relief to any situation.
Gerlach played multiple positions as a kicker and punter. His multi-layered athleticism allowed him to also play on defense as a cornerback. According to his coaches, Gerlach was garnering interest from Division I schools, including Middle Tennessee State University and Marshall University.
The team won’t have much time to mourn, but the school is trying to deal with the aftermath of such a tragic loss and the process has extended beyond their immediate community.
Photo: (@bryce_gerlach)
According to a Facebook post, students started Monday by hosting a gathering to remember Gerlach. Students from neighboring South Central Jr.-Sr. High School in Elizabeth provided the senior class with breakfast and a card to offer their condolences. Several other community organizations offered various forms of support, including therapy dogs and mental health therapists.
This Friday, the football schedule continues against Silver Creek, where Gerlach’s memory will be honored by students wearing blue, which was Gerlach’s favorite color, Corydon Central Athletics said in a Facebook post.
Bryce Gerlach senior played kicker, punter and cornerback for Corydon Central High School football team. The beloved senior and team leader was shot by a stray bullet while trying to shield other people, during gunfire at Harvest Homecoming. (Bryce Gerlach/Instagram)
Gerlach’s name will be called on Friday, and his family is expected to attend in his place, Keller said.
“If I’m Being Real With Myself”: Justin Fields’ Shocking Admission That He Didn’t Do Enough To Keep Starting Quarterback Job From Russell Wilson
Justin Fields had a golden opportunity to become the permanent starter of the Pittsburgh Steelers after quarterback Russell Wilson went down with a calf injury that lasted through Week 6 of the NFL season.
While Fields managed the game and made some spectacular plays with his legs as expected, the fourth-year veteran only threw five TDs in those six starts, with two three-point losses (20-17 to Dallas on Oct. 6 and 27-24 to the Indianapolis Colts on Sept. 29) serving as a glaring reminder that Fields has not made head coach Mike Tomlin a believer.
Reports say that there’s a strong probability that Wilson will probably get the nod on Sunday against the New York Jets. Some former NFL players suggested on one popular morning show that Fields has already been informed of the switch.
Justin Fields Admits He Hasn’t Been Good Enough To Keep Starting Job
Many Russell Wilson haters and analysts have implored Tomlin to let Fields cook. He does have a passing game of over 300 yards this season, and despite his low passing totals of 1,106 yards, he’s only thrown one pick.
With Wilson reportedly in strong contention to start on Sunday, his debut becomes one marred in controversy, but the franchise won’t get any gripe from Fields, who admits he didn’t get the job done enough to emphatically take it from a Super Bowl player who was only sidelined due to injury.
“If I’m being real with myself, If I did play well enough, I don’t think there would be any sort of (question), who should be playing and who shouldn’t,” Fields was quoted as saying this week.
FS1 Taking Heads Laud Justin Fields’ Honesty
The panel on FS1’s morning show “The Facility” lauded Fields for his honesty and professionalism. He’s probably playing better than he has in his entire career, and he’s not costing the team games in a way that would be obvious.
“When a guy stands up in front of the media in that locker and gives you complete honesty you got to love it in the locker room. Those 52 guys are looking at a quarterback with leadership. You want to talk about accountability,” said longtime NFL QB Chase Daniels.
He also referenced how Fields’ courageous statement would gain him further respect from star wide receiver George Pickens who has expressed his displeasure with the passing attack and how he’s being utilized, at one point sending a message through his eye black that drew the ire of the league. It also sent a direct message that he is not happy with his current QB1.
This also probably played into Tomlin’s decision, although players don’t make decisions on his watch, and he’s made that very clear in the past.
Eventually, however, common sense will prevail. As far as this moment enhancing Fields’ stature as a leader in the locker room, panelist James Jones said Fields’ honesty didn’t help his cause, it just solidified his status as a backup.
James Jones Says Justin Fields Sounds Like A Backup
“Respect, but you know what that sounds like?” the former wide receiver asked Shady McCoy, Emmanuel Ocho and the other panelists. “The backup quarterback.”
Tomlin clearly wants to see what he has in Wilson, who despite the backlash about his demise in Denver threw 26 TDs and eight picks last season. He’s proven that he can get the ball in the end zone. While the Steelers aren’t a perfectly constructed team offensively, they do have some weapons and are among the league’s most talented and best coached from top to bottom.
With some upgraded passing, the NFL’s 26th-ranked offense could open up a bit more and alleviate the pressure on a defense that is ranked eighth overall in football.
The Steelers also rank 28 out of 32 teams in passing yards per game with just 166.8. So all of the people kicking and screaming about Fields really have nothing to stand on. Tomlin wants to be able to run the ball effectively, therefore he needs a quarterback who can push the ball down the field and at least threaten the defense to respect you through the air.
Wilson might have been the difference in those two three-point losses, and the Steelers could be 6-0 and the talk of football. Tomlin was told by his employers that they respect his record streak of 17 straight non-losing seasons to start a career, but the championship well has run dry, and Tomlin needs to at least advance to the AFC Championship Game this season.
‘Hating Pays The Bills Baby’: Angel Reese Says Her $74K WNBA Salary Doesn’t Fund Her $96K Per Year Apartment and Million-Dollar Lifestyle, Her Celebrity Hustle Does
When Angel Reese talks on social media, does an interview on her “Unapologetically Angel” podcast or does a controversial photo shoot in lingerie or tweets something after Caitlin Clark wins an award, she has indeed become the modern-day EF Hutton, because everybody is paying attention.
Problem is, her entire fan base is very emotionally driven, so it’s easy to gaslight them, especially about WNBA business and player’s salaries — an issue most fans, especially new WNBA fans, don’t even bother to research.
Angel Reese Pays $8K A Month In Rent, But Only Makes $74,000 In WNBA Salary
Angel Reese said online that she pays $8,000 a month in rent, totaling $96,000 a year and her yearly WNBA salary of $74,000 isn’t enough to cover her bills.
Angel Reese Reveals That She Pays $8,000 For Rent & The WNBA can't pay her bills 🤨💸 pic.twitter.com/ZPeVSiGjqr
People who question why Reese spends so much time curating her social media, making public appearances with other celebrities and doing things that some people might call “distasteful” or even too “hood,” need only to look at the WNBA salaries.
When you compare the WNBA player salaries to their male counterparts the wage gap is tremendous as the average NBA salary is $12 million, while the highest-paid WNBA players make just over $250,000.
Angel Reese Says The Social Media Hate and Her Brand Recognition Pays The Bills
So, Reese’s brand collaborations and social media presence pays the bills. She clearly has a certain standard of living she wants to maintain and in her words:
“Hating pays the bills baby I hope y’all know. The WNBA doesn’t pay my bills.
“I don’t think that pays one of my bills.”
After someone off camera helped Reese tally up all of her bills and compare them to her WNBA salary, Reese joked, “I’m living beyond my means, like ya’ll think.”
Responses to Reese’s proclamation varied. Some fans did suggest that she was living beyond her means.
One X user questioned her financial literacy, saying: “Paying $8k/month for rent instead of buying a home with that kind of monthly payment is pure stupidity.”
Said another X user: “Clearly she didnt attend the mandatory wnba/nba class for rookies about not spending more than you make…”
Others went on the familiar rampage against the WNBA and how their players are grossly underpaid.
“We need to end the gender pay gap in this country,” said one X user under the video post.
Most of those fans, however, have no idea that collective bargaining agreement between the WNBA and the WNBA Players Association determine league salaries.
In 2020, they agreed on a collective bargaining deal that upgraded travel and brought average salaries over the $100K mark it is now. The deal is supposed to last through 2027, but the players are sure to opt out this November and return to the negotiating table.
There’s no guarantee that there will be this huge spike in salaries due to the $2 billion media rights deal the league secured through the NBA, the rise in rating and attendance.
Game 1 of the New York Liberty vs. Minnesota Lynx WNBA Finals drew a record 1.3 million viewers.
With 1.1 million viewers last night was the most watched Game 1 of WNBA Finals EVER 🔥🎉 pic.twitter.com/7jspn764Mh
The potential is there but fans need to understand that the league is still working out of a hole financially and just seeing an upswing.
Reese gets paid what she is slotted according to the agreement that the players ratified.
After being selected seventh overall in the 2024 WNBA draft, Reese inked a four-year, $324,383 deal with the Sky, cashing just $73,439 as a rookie in Chicago and will see her salary slightly increase to $74,909 in 2025. Rookie contracts operate on a sliding scale.
As one of the first four picks Caitlin Clark received a four-year contract worth $338,056.
Those taken in the next four picks landed $324,383 deals while players who were selected in the final four picks of the first round inked $310,718 contracts. Second and third-rounders fielded offers of $297,045 and $276,830, respectively.
Angel Reese is Queen of WNBA Brand Hustle
Reese’s net worth, however, is valued at $1.5 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. She’s been getting big NIL checks since she was flashing the “Tony Yayo” and blowing up with Clark in college.
Despite her low salary as a WNBA pro, Reese is the queen of the hustle in the WNBA — on and off the court — and has supplemented her income by inking some heavy endorsement deals with Reese’s Pieces, Mercedes-Benz, Beats by Dre, Goldman Sachs, Topps, and Hershey’s.
Said One X user with an understanding of how Reese is able to live above her means, “Everyone talking about her Wnba salary acting like she don’t make Millions off Endorsements”
Reese also agreed to a multi-year deal with Reebok in August, becoming the shoe brand’s first-ever women’s basketball client. There are also rumors of a signature shoe in her future.
The bottom line is business and as the WNBA grows as a revenue-producing entity, the players will have more bargaining power. In the meantime, you can’t knock Reese for hustling because she has bills to pay and complaining doesn’t get them paid.
But, as she said, “hating pays the bills.”
“I Thought I Handled Things With Grace”: Kayla Nicole Tells “I Am Athlete” She Is Stunned and Devastated By Venomous Backlash To Her Comments About Travis Kelce and Online Hate
Sports broadcaster Kayla Nicole, who’s also the ex-girlfriend of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, caught major backlash from everyone from Swifties to Cam’ron and Ma$e to the social media mosh pit for her comments on Angel Reese‘s popular “Unapologetically Angel” podcast.
Nicole mentioned that she wouldn’t go 50-50 with a man on bills and asked the audience “what do I look like?” doing such a thing.
Add in her recent squabble with beloved actor, singer and choreographer Teyana Taylor and the backlash from her Oct. 11 appearance on the podcast has been wide-ranging and largely negative. It’s been a rough week for Nicole.
During a recent appearance on “I Am Athlete” show, Nicole was visibly emotional and holding back tears as she admitted that she has to navigate the media attention she receives differently, especially as her profile rises.
Nicole joined Reese’s show to dish some tea on the hate she has received since Kelce started dating pop star Taylor Swift. Her comments went viral and incited much emotion in fans and followers.
Nicole told “I Am Athlete,” that she miscalculated how her responses would be received.
Nicole Thought She Answered Questions On Reese’s Podcast With Grace
“I thought that I handled things with grace,” she said looking back.
“I answered the questions to the best of my ability,” Nicole told hosts Brandon Marshall and Martellus Bennett in the episode titled “Mastering the Media” released on Oct. 15.
However, she continued, the public “had their interpretation of things”
The attacks she referenced when speaking with Reese surfaced again after her appearance on Reese’s show, and they were worse than ever.
Nicole said, “I would be lying if I said that that level of hate and just, like, online chaos didn’t impact me, it does. Even to this day.” She added, “You can go to my most recent post and it will be people debating each other why I am worthless and I’ll never be a talented person and I have no career.”
She says the online hate affects her mother as well, “Because she’s offended,” Nicole said. “She’s hurt by the way people are perceiving her daughter. She’s hurt at the negative headlines and the way that people are spinning it. Even my mom was like, ‘Well maybe next time, we just won’t answer those questions’.”
Nicole and Bennett Share A Touching Moment When Discussing “Lonely” Influencer Space
Throughout the conversation, Nicole’s eyes were welling up and she even asked for a tissue at one point. Her vulnerability affected Marshall and Bennett, who were clearly moved by her story. Bennett was fighting back tears of his own when he expressed to Nicole that he can relate to her emptiness when it comes to navigating social media. Marshall added, “You’re trying to figure it out in real-time. That’s hard, so I’m proud of you.”
Nicole has a level of fame that she didn’t enjoy prior to breaking up with Kelce. While she’s not going to return the new opportunities and the spotlight to show the world who she really is, it can be a treacherous road to the top, and she’s learning how to filter out unnecessary noise that can take her out of character.
Nicole says the concept is “simple,” acknowledging that she doesn’t “always have to respond,” she told the concerned co-hosts that she’s still trying to figure out how to navigate this newfound attention in the media. “I feel like I’m learning,” she said.
“I’m trying to continue to have the courage to stand in my power, to be myself, to answer questions honestly and transparently — but I also think that media training and a little bit of PR goes a long way because you don’t have to answer every question,” Nicole added. “Every comment or every DM doesn’t deserve a response. I’m learning that.”
Nicole places a large part of the blame for her taking things to heart that is said about her on her title as an “influencer” She says that she takes that role seriously and reiterated on the “I Am Athlete” show that “there is a part” of her that “cares” as “someone who wears the title ‘influencer’ and is “influencing other people.”
That leads to over analyzing things, Nicole said, which affected the way she expressed herself on “Unapologetically Angel.”
Travis Kelce and Kayla Nicole at the 11th Annual NFL Honors presented by Invisalign held at YouTube Theater on Feb. 10, 2022, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Karl Walter/Variety/Penske Media via Getty Images)
“I felt like there were moments that I articulate myself in a really good way. There were moments where if I could go back, I would maybe change the way I said things because it didn’t fully embody my character or my heart,” she admitted.
“But that’s something that I’m learning, right? As athletes, ya’ll have mastered that because you’ve done that your whole life,” she told the former NFL players, who are no strangers to the media, having dealt with press conferences and public appearances throughout their careers.
Nicole will continue dealing with some feedback from fans, especially as she elevates in her new profession as a sports personality. She will be in the same vicinity as her ex, and that will also lead to social media speculation and instigation. So far, it’s a win some, lose some scenario that has Nicole set up for the big bag if she can navigate this current storm.
NBA Hall of Famers and Cousins Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady Trying To Have The Week Tom Brady and Jay-Z Had, With Stake In $5B NFL Franchise
We are still waiting for the NFL to have its first Black majority owner. Or at least a Black person with a significant stake in an NFL team. Vince Carter is known as the greatest in-game dunker in NBA history and an elite player throughout his NBA career.
Now just a few days after his HOF induction on Sunday, having conquered everything he can as a player in the NBA, according to Sportico on X, it has been revealed that the man known as Vinsanity is ready to enter the entrepreneurial phase of his life as an NFL owner.
“EXCLUSIVE: Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady and Jozy Altidore are in talks to buy a minority stake of the @BuffaloBills. The Bills, owned by the Pegula family, have been actively courting new investors. The team is worth $5.08 billion, according to Sportico’s numbers,” read the caption of the post.
EXCLUSIVE: Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady and Jozy Altidore are in talks to buy a minority stake of the @BuffaloBills. The Bills, owned by the Pegula family, have been actively courting new investors. The team is worth $5.08 billion, according to Sportico’s numbers.@novy_williams… pic.twitter.com/kMyxzRlCFG
Details of the reported deal remain limited. The excitement level depends on how substantial a portion of the team currently owned by Terry and Kim Pegula, who are reportedly actively seeking investors.
There were past rumors of Kanye West and Ice Cube and Byron Allen attempting to buy a majority stake in an NFL team, before the Denver Broncos were sold to Rob Walton’s The Walton-Penner group for $4.65 billion in 2022.
Magic Johnson was able to get a small piece of Josh Harris’ purchase of the Washington Commanders, but overall, NFL majority ownership has been a pipe dream.
Jay-Z’s $25 Million Super Bowl Deal With NFL Extended
There are some who feel Jay-Z is setting himself up for potential ownership in the future, as he’s aligned himself with Roger Goodell and the NFL hierarchy and is in charge of choosing the entertainment for the Super Bowl, a responsibility that caused plenty of controversy this season when Jay-Z announced the halftime lineup for this season’s Super Bowl.
Being that the Super Bowl is in New Orleans, there were a bevy of artists and fans who felt that Jay-Z disrespected the history of New Orleans hip-hop by excluding megastar and New Orleans-born Lil Wayne from the bill in favor of West Coast rapper Kendrick Lamar, as the headlining performer at the Apple Music Super Bowl 2025 Halftime Show.
Some people lost their minds. Lil Wayne released a video expressing how he is disappointed in the decision.
Jay-Z, the NFL music strategist, released a statement coinciding with news that Kendrick Lamar, fresh off his demolition of Drake, would bless the stage during the halftime show, which will take place during Super Bowl LIX in February 2025.
“Kendrick Lamar is truly a once-in-a-generation artist and performer,” Jay-Z said of the 17-time Grammy Award winner. “His deep love for Hip-Hop and culture informs his artistic vision. He has an unparalleled ability to define and influence culture globally. Kendrick’s work transcends music, and his impact will be felt for years to come.”
In fact, according to Bloomberg, Jay-Z and RocNation’s halftime show selections have pleased the NFL so much that it’s extending its agreement. The original NFL deal with Roc Nation was five years for $25M, but it’s been extended into the foreseeable future.
“It’s been a mutually positive relationship,” Goodell said of the company and its chief executive officer, Desiree Perez. “I’m not sure either one of us really spend much time talking about contracts,” Goodell said Tuesday at the NFL owners meeting in Atlanta. “Jay is happy. Desiree Perez is happy. I’m happy, so we’re all good.”
As music idols continue to fall, Jay-Z continues his rise.
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Cousins and NFL Team Owners?
Same can be said for Vince Carter and T-Mac for buying into a multi-billion dollar enterprise and opening more doors by using their wealth, celebrity and connections to advance Black entrepreneurship and lay the foundation for future NBA players.
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame held its induction ceremony for the Class of 2024 on Sunday, honoring some of the titans of the sport. The induction Vinsanity was arguably the highlight of the day, and a large focus of his speech focused around his cousin, Tracy McGrady, a fellow Hall of famer who Carter had the chance to play with in Toronto.
His hero Julius “Dr. J” Erving introduced him. Michael Jordan, a fellow UNC Tar Heel, was even in attendance.
Vince Carter speaks on the love and support he's received from his cousin, Tracy McGrady 🤞
T-Mac and Vince earned a combined $180 million during NBA careers that were fruitful and challenging at times. The early years were a dream as the multi-skilled McGrady was drafted by the Toronto Raptors in 1997 and spent the first three seasons of his NBA career with the team. He played alongside the high-flying Carter following the Raptors’ decision to draft him the following year, something Carter references in his Hall of Fame speech. McGrady and Carter played together for 128 games with the Raptors from 1999 through 2000 and were an exciting, gravity-defying tandem.
“Air Canada” was an eight-time All-Star and holds the distinction as the only player whose career spanned four different decades. His 1,541 games are third most in NBA history behind fellow Hall of Famers Robert Parish and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. He’s truly one of the ironmen of the sport, in addition to one of the most artistic and innovative finishers to ever do it.
Carter joined the Raptors on draft night in 1998 and won the 1998-99 Rookie of the Year. The “Vinsanity” era blew through the stadium roof in 2000 when he won the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest, then posterized 7-foot-2 center Frédéric Weis at the Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.
Altidore has an estimated net worth of between $8 million to $10 million, also played seven seasons for Toronto FC between 2015 and 2021, including his MLS Cup MVP campaign in 2017.
That’s not enough combined capital to make a huge splash and they will probably have to add some additional investors to get a 25 percent cut of a franchise valued at more than $5 billion. But get in while the going is good anyway you can.
NFL Owners Shut Down Tom Brady Attempted Purchase Of 10 Percent Stake In Raiders, Sells Him 5 %
It’s hard for anyone to get a large chunk of an NFL franchise, regardless of race, creed or color.
Tom Brady’s attempt to buy 10 percent of the Vegas Raiders with 7 percent sole ownership for about $175 million last October was thwarted by NFL owners, despite Brady having the full support of Raiders owner Mark Davis. The review committee didn’t feel Brady had enough capital to justify selling him such a large percentage of the team. According to reports, the sale of 5 percent of the team to Brady was recently approved but it might cost him his $375M announcing gig which could be a conflict of interest.
Former U.S. Gymnastics star Dominique Dawes (net worth $3 million) was part of a failed bid for a minority stake in the Atlanta Falcons in May.
Bills Among Lowest Valued NFL Teams
The Bills currently ranked 30th in the NFL with a team valuation of $4.2 billion in the latest estimate by Forbes, so adding some star power into the press boxes and luxury suits won’t hurt.
The Dallas Cowboys franchise is No. 1, valued at $9 billion. The New England Patriots are fourth ($7 billion). The L.A. Rams are fifth on the list ($6.9 billion) and the New York Giants are sixth on the list ($6.8 billion). The Chicago Bears are the seventh-highest valued franchise at $6.3 billion, followed by the Las Vegas Raiders ($6.2 billion) and the New York Jets ($6.1 billion).
The Athletic’s Tim Graham previously reported in April that Bills owner Terry Pegula hired investment banking company Allen & Company to handle a potential sale with an estimated stake of 25 percent. The announcement came just months after reports that Buffalo’s new stadium was $300 million over budget, with experts suggesting it’s likely to increase with the ongoing construction.
According to reports, total man-hours on the new Buffalo Bills stadium construction have now surpassed one million, according to team representatives.
Looks like the Pegulas need some financial relief so this is a prime time for the soccer and NBA legends to get in on a huge deal.
‘I Hate. I Detest. I Despise, Someone Who Would Prey On The Weak’: Shannon Sharpe Says He’s Done With Unhinged Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones
Following Sunday’s 47-9 beatdown at the hands of the Detroit Lions in Jerry’s World, the Dallas Cowboys are at a crossroads. The team is now 3-3 and has been manhandled in all three losses, which have also occurred at home. The team’s three wins have come against the Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants who have a combined 7-11 record.
Sunday’s blowout loss to the Lions shed light on the Cowboys’ deficiencies, while also humbling the team’s fan base and decision makers who believed they had enough to make a Super Bowl run this season.
Just six games into the season, that’s not out of the question, but the likelihood isn’t promising.
The loss really bothered team owner, president and general manager Jerry Jones, who for years has had his eye for talent or lack of quality free agent moves questioned.
Jerry Jones didn't like getting questioned about the Cowboys' offseason during his appearance on 105.3 The Fan.
"Your job isn't to let me to go over all the reasons that I did something… that's not your job. I'll get somebody else to ask these questions. I'm not kidding." pic.twitter.com/Po2LJ8f6cX
During the now 82-year-old owner’s weekly guest appearance on the “Shan & RJ Show on 105.3 The Fan,” Jones took offense to questions by the hosts which were directed at the team’s offseason lack of aggression to improve their roster. An irritated and extremely defensive Jones issued a fiery rebuttal.
“This is not your job,” Jones began. “Your job isn’t to let me know all the reasons that I did something and I’m sorry that I did it. That’s not your job. I’ll get somebody else to ask these questions. I’m not kidding. You’re not going to figure out what the team is doing right or wrong. If you are, or any five or 10 like you, you need to come to this NFL meeting I’m going to today with 32 teams here, you’re geniuses.”
“You really think you’re gonna sit here with a microphone and tell me all of the things I’ve done wrong without going over the rights?” Jones groused. “Listen, we both know we’re talking about a lot of great fans, a lot of great listeners. And I am very sorry for what happened out there Sunday. I’m sick about what happened Sunday.”
While Sunday’s beatdown was bad, it’s been that way all season for the Cowboys at home. They’ve been blown out by the Lions and Saints, and thoroughly outplayed by the Ravens even though a couple of late scores made the final score look respectable. A lot of the issues stem from Jones’ lack of aggression in the offseason in key areas of need for the team. That, along with the four-year, $240 million extension signed by quarterback Dak Prescott, and the four-year, $136 million extension signed by star wideout Cee Dee Lamb has the team in a bit of a quandary.
Jones was all over the place in the video. He mentioned Prescott playing better, but also said the entire team must step up and play better. Following Sunday’s loss, Jones was quick to dispel any notion of McCarthy being on the hot seat, and on Tuesday his son Stephen piggybacked those same sentiments.
“We’ve got real pros all in this building,” Stephen Jones said. “You start with Mike McCarthy, he’s got the skins on the wall. He’s been through this. Mike Zimmer has been a head coach of quality teams up in Minnesota. We’ve got people. We’ve got one of the best special teams coaches in the league. We’ve got the right kind of guys on the staff.”
Shannon Sharpe Blasts Jerry Jones On First Take For Threatening Radio Host
Shannon Sharpe said on ESPN’s First Take that Jones’ actions are the last straw for him.
”Put a man in fear of his job. I despise. I detest people who pray on the weak,” Sharpe said on the show. “That tells me a lot about a man that has power ….and would abuse that power.”
Dallas Cowboys Struggling But In NFC East Contention
Right now, the Cowboys have been the prey of teams this season. The bright spot is that despite the chaos, the team is just a game out of first place in the NFC East. And just maybe Jerry has learned his lesson from his firing of Wade Phillips during the 2010 season in favor of Jason Garrett, who led the team until McCarthy’s arrival in 2020.
Jerry’s an emotional leader, and with being emotional comes decisions that sometimes that make matters worse. That in many ways makes McCarthy a lame duck coach if things don’t get turned around soon.
Jalen Green’s Baby’s Mom Draya Michele Takes $3.2M Loss As Judge Rules That Ex-Boyfriend and NFL Quarterback Tyrod Taylor Can Evict Her From Home He Bought In 2022
Draya Michele welcomed a baby boy with 22-year-old rising NBA player Jalen Green back in May, but she’s still cleaning out her closet as it pertains to past relationships with star athletes.
The IG influencer and former “Basketball Wives” star took a recent L in her court battle with her ex-boyfriend, New York Jets backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor. Michele claims Taylor is trying to evict her from a $3 million L.A. home, according to recent reports.
Courts Rules Against Draya Michele In Attempt To Keep $3.2M House Ex-Boyfriend and NFL QB Tyrod Taylor Bought Her
In Draya’s lawsuit, she claims that an oral agreement with Tyrod allowed her to purchase the home from him between November 2023 to October 2025.
“On or about October 23, 2023, [Draya] and [Tyrod] memorialized the terms of their oral agreement by drafting a Residential Lease Agreement with an Option to Buy Agreement,” the suit said. Draya said the deal wasn’t signed because they were head over heels for each other and didn’t want to ruffle any feathers with talks of written contracts.
Strange coming from a businesswoman of her ilk, but she claims to have spent $270,000 of her own money on home improvements because she believed she would be buying it eventually.
According to court documents, the judge ordered four of the six claims Draya, 39, brought against Tyrod be dismissed at a hearing on Oct. 10. The court found that Draya did not have an enforceable contract with the 35-year-old Taylor. According to the judge, the ex-couple discussed Draya potentially purchasing the home, but they never formalized an official agreement.
The couple has come a long way from their romance that began in 2020. In an interview with Maxim, Draya said she loves Taylor’s “hot body” and his dance moves. Taylor had just signed a two-year, $17 million contract with the New York Giants to back up franchise quarterback Daniel Jones.
“I like attractive, smart men,” Michele said told the magazine. “My man right now is super smart and super outgoing and he can dance and he has an awesome smile and a hot body. And that’s what I love about him.”
What Went Wrong With Michele and Taylor?
Reportedly, in June, Draya filed a lawsuit requesting that a judge force Taylor to sell her the home according to what she says was In an unofficial agreement they had, while also halting any eviction proceedings. Draya allegedly occupies the home with her children and insists it was a gift from Taylor in August of 2022 when they were deeply in love and dating.
Furthermore, Draya says there was no time frame on her purchasing the home, but she did agree to buy it from Taylor in late 2023 for $3.2 million, after he rejected an offer of $2.8 million. She says she also agreed to pay Taylor a monthly fee of $19,000 until the hefty bill was satisfied.
Now she claims he’s flipped the script and is trying to evict her. It could be the fact that she now has a new man who is also the father of her child and with a net worth of over $40 million and Taylor wants to cut all ties and move on. Draya, however, wants to stay in a house she doesn’t legally own.
Michele Missed Deadline To Accept Taylor $3.2M Counteroffer To Buy House
Tyrod has kept it professional, and his lawyer denies any improprieties on his part. Taylor, who backs up aging superstar Aaron Rodgers, wants the court to dismiss all of Draya’s claims to the home.
At the recent hearing, the judge noted that Draya did not accept the counteroffer within the 30-day deadline, she sent a message to Tyrod’s team accepting his offer in January, “more than 60 days” too late.
For now, it appears that Tyrod Taylor got a win that could ease the sting of the Jets’ devastating 23-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills this week on “Monday Night Football.”
The court did give Draya a glimmer of hope, ruling that she can still pursue the $270,000 she spent on improvements. She also has the option of amending her lawsuit to reargue the allegations that were dismissed.
No Deflategate Here: Report Claims 72-Year-Old Bill Belichick Isn’t Coaching In NFL Because He Intends To Marry 23-Year-Old Girlfriend Jordan Hudson, And No One Cares
With all of the social media discussion surrounding IG models and their choices to date younger, successful athletes and entertainers and criticisms and negative connotations that come along with being called a “cougar,” 72-year-old former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, on the other hand, is living his best life with 23-year-old girlfriend Jordan Hudson and nobody has a damn thing to say about it.
Not that people can’t live their best lives within the extent of the law. Trust, we’ve written enough stories on these complicated love triangles and age discrepancies in some of these relationships that seem suspect but aren’t illegal.
Many fans accused 40-year-old Draya Michele of being a notorious gold digger who preyed on Houston Rockets star Jalen Green. (Photo: Instagram)
Is 23-Year-Old Girlfriend The Reason Why Bill Belichick Hasn’t Secured Another Head Coaching Gig?
However, when Bill Belichick separated from the Patriots’ organization, it was expected that he would have secured another head coaching job by now. After all, what does a senior citizen, divorced, NFL lifer have to do with himself, if not coach?
Apparently, Belichick loves shooting the breeze with the Manning brothers every Monday night and hanging out with his girlfriend, and according to reports, marriage might be in the couples’ future.
Reports Say Bill Belichick Planning To Marry 23-Year-Old Girlfriend Jordan Hudson
According to reports, Belichick’s love affair with Hudson is heating up and coaching is the furthest thing from his mind. In other words, Bill is head over heels for his young love.
The Daily Mail reports Hudson wants to get married, which would make Belichick resuming duties as a full-time head coach very unlikely at this moment.
“Bill is at a bit of a crossroads on what he would like to do for his future as there is still a drive to coach again and break the wins record,” Daily Mail reports it was told by a source it did not identify. “But his life now isn’t that bad as he has been enjoying doing TV and absolutely enjoying his relationship with his girlfriend that is blossoming into something that is going to lead to marriage.
Rumors have it that legendary NFL coach Bill Belichick.72, will be marrying his 23-year-old girlfriend Jordan Hudson, rather than returning to coaching right now. (Photo: jordon_isabella/Instagram)
“He wants to be with her all of the time, but she is pushing him to see the options that he will have for next season because she knows that makes him happy,” the anonymous mouthpiece added.
Will Bill Belichick Coach Again?
Belichick almost had the Atlanta Falcons job after parting ways with the Patriots in January following a dismal 4-13 season. It was just Belichick’s fourth losing season in his 24-year run, where he and Tom Brady were able to construct the greatest dynasty in NFL history, winning six Super Bowls together and going to the big game nine times.
Most people assumed that Belichick would want to get right back at it, considering he is just 27 wins away from breaking Don Shula’s NFL record for most regular-season wins by a head coach and one playoff appearance away from becoming the only head coach in NFL history to make 20 playoff appearances. If he can muster a seventh Super Bowl win with a quarterback not named Tom Brady, Belichick would tie Paul Brown as the only coaches to lead their teams to seven world championships.
If you’re wondering how the heck a 72-year-old grandpa met a hot 23-year-old and started a serious relationship, according to reports, the legendary coach and former college cheerleader met in February 2021, while Hudson was still in college.
They were reportedly seated next to each other on a flight from the Boston area to Florida, per TMZ. The outlet also first reported that Belichick signed one of Hudson’s textbooks, “Deductive Logic.”
“Thanks for giving me a course on logic!” he wrote, per a photo obtained by the outlet.
They’ve been seen together often since then and in 2024 the relationship was confirmed by Hudson by welcoming her boyfriend to Instagram in September, when he joined the platform, sharing a photo of the two of them stroking a goat together.
“This is my formal petition for @BillBelichick to change his handle to @ BillyGoat !! 🐐 Welcome to the ‘Gram, Billy!!!!” she wrote.
Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick with his 23-year-old former cheerleader girlfriend Jordan Hudson. )Photo: jordon_isabella/Instagram)
After attending cosmetology school at the New England Hair Academy, Hudson attended Bridgewater State University, where she was a cheerleader, winning the NCA Collegiate Championship in 2021. She continued competing, and in February 2024, the group went on to the World Championships.
So she has rings of her own.
“I’d like to put out how grateful I am for the sport that kept me anchored through difficult seasons of adolescence and young adulthood, engrained resilience, discipline, and punctuality into my bones…and brought me lifelong friends,” Hudson wrote in an Instagram tribute on National Women in Sports Day.
Former Patriots Roasted Belichick For Dating Woman 48 Years younger at “The Roast of Tom Brady”
The only people to get at Belichick for robbing the cradle were his former Patriots stars, who didn’t spare him from being roasted even though it was “The Roast of Tom Brady” in May 2024 on Netflix. Everyone caught strays that night, even deceased tight end Aaron Hernandez.
Rob Gronkowski jokes: “Coach, you used to talk about Foxborough High School when we sucked. But now I know why you were so obsessed with Foxborough High School: you were scouting your new girlfriend.”
Even Brady chimed in, going in on his former coach for a video circulating online of Belichick sneaking out of Hudson’s home in the early morning.
“When somebody asked me which ring was my favorite, I used to say, ‘The next one,’” Brady said. “Now that I’m retired, my favorite is that Ring camera that caught Coach Belichick slinking out of that poor girl’s house at 6 a.m. a few months ago.”
Belichick got some ribbing on social media for his “dad bod,” but he was also officially GOATED in the eyes of many. A 72-year-old OG still doing college creeps is crazy work.
Jordan Hudson Celebrates Relationship With 72-Year-Old Bill Belichick On Social Media
Hudson hasn’t hesitated to celebrate her sugar daddy and their journey together online. In October 2024, she shared a “summation of summer,” which includes photos of the couple vacationing and golfing.
So those head coach vacancies that are sure to emerge this offseason may have to be filled without the greatest modern-era coach.
“As it looks now, he will be making the decision not just for himself but with the love of his life as he wants her to be happy with any decision, he is meant to make on any offers he will be given,” Daily Mail’s purported insider added.
What a love story. Who says Belichick never won a championship after Brady left?
“You Don’t Have Anybody That’s Gonna Have His Back”: Gilbert Arenas Says Knicks’ Addition Of Karl-Anthony Towns Makes Jalen Brunson A Target Of Bully Ball
New York Knicks fans can’t wait for the season to actually get under way. The organization has upgraded the rotation with the additions of late season acquisition OG Anunoby, free agent Miles Bridges and self-proclaimed “greatest shooting big ever”‘ Karl Anthony-Towns and New York fans believe they have a team equipped to advance to the Eastern Conference Championship.
It doesn’t seem like scoring will be a problem this season if Sunday’s preseason game is any indication, as the Knicks had seven players in double figures in a 115-110 win over the Timberwolves. KAT played 29 minutes, contributing 16 points and 16 rebounds, helping the Knicks secure their third consecutive preseason win against the team he spent his first nine years with.
The game was highlighted by a heated exchange between former Knicks player Donte DiVincenzo and some people on the Knicks’ sideline. It appeared that DiVincenzo, still fuming over being traded in the KAT deal, was talking to Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau Jalen Brunson’s dad, Rick, an assistant coach on the team.
“Can’t finish, right, Thibs?” Vincenzo shouted while at the free throw line. At some point, Brunson intervened and DiVincenzo said: “That’s what happens when they let you run the show. … Let Dad be the coach.”
LEAKED Audio Of Donte DiVincenzo Trash Talking The Knicks Coaching Staff👀:
Donte: “Can’t finish, right Thibs?”
Rick Brunson appears to have intervened in the conversation, which led to Donte saying:
He downplayed it in the postgame presser, claiming he wasn’t talking to the Knicks coach.
That fire that the former member of the “Villanova Three” displayed in the preseason game is the same energy that he gives on the court. He let his new teammates know he will fight for them the same as he did for the Knicks. Julius Randle’s energy and physicality will also be missed.
When discussing the prospects of this new Knicks team, Gilbert Arenas noted that with the departure of these two players, the Knicks have no one to protect star guard Jalen Brunson, who will be doing the bulk of the scoring this season. KAT is not recognized as an enforcer-type, or someone who will go out of his way to engage in physicality in defense of a teammate.
Gilbert Arenas Says Karl Anthony Towns Trade Weakens Knicks And Makes Jalen Brunson A Target
On Gil’s Arena, the former NBA shooter turned podcast antagonizer gave his perspective on Towns’ style of play and its potential impact on the Knicks’ toughness.
“I think where it hurts is you don’t have an enforcer anymore that protects Brunson, right? You know, when you start getting to some of those teams that like to play bully basketball, just bring him in here; we’re gonna hit him a little bit. You don’t have anybody that’s gonna have his back, right? That ain’t Kat’s job,” Arenas said.
Arenas basically said KAT is soft. Arenas also implies that KAT is a one-dimensional player.
“He’s not gonna be sitting there trying to level people that hit Brunson a few times. So I think that’s gonna hurt them a little bit moving forward, and KAT won’t get to the free throw line. So because Kat doesn’t get fouls, he doesn’t create foul opportunities,” he added.
KAT Says Move To Knicks Has Been Emotional Roller Coaster
Towns admits that his trade to the Knicks was a shocker and he’s been on an emotional roller coaster, settling into his new organization and now he has to face all of the expectations that come with playing for a city that is desperate for a championship opportunity. Having to face his former team right out of the gate added to the weight. It had to be tough looking his former brothers on the other side
“It was a lot of emotion, some amazing moments and times, and nine years of my life in Minnesota, a place that I’ve called home. Guys who are not just teammates to me, but brothers, real-life brothers,” Towns said.
It was another positive sign for the Knicks, however, as Towns is showing that he fits well into the mix and will carry a large portion of the scoring burden, especially in crunch time. Knicks fans have seen lauded forwards and centers come to the city and lack the physicality and grit needed to elevate the franchise to the next level. Charles Smith is a name that makes Knicks fans cringe.
Carmelo Anthony was a great scorer, and he had no problem standing up for a teammate, but he fell short in his quest to bring the city a championship shot. There was the Eddie Curry trade of 2005, which brought a young piece from the Chicago Bulls to the Big Apple. It was a splash for president of basketball operations Isiah Thomas, who thought Curry could be the piece to a franchise in disarray. Instead, it’s considered one of the worst trades in Knicks history.
Towns is adjusting well to playing center again. His rebound total was impressive.
Losing Randle and DiVincenzo definitely changes the vibe of the team. Only time will tell if what Arenas said is true. If the Knicks don’t have the same defensive identity, will they be as successful? Anunoby is an elite defender, and Thibs will keep implementing a defensive mentality. KAT will decide how much of that aspect of team-building is his responsibility.
“What I Heard In The Interview, You’re Ugly”: Cam and Ma$e Ruthlessly Explain Why NFL Star Travis Kelce’s Ex, Kayla Nicole, Lost Her “Tall Glass Of Milk” to Taylor Swift
Cam’ron and Ma$e continue to rack up numbers with their honest, edgy, hoodcentric and wild takes on the various ongoings in the world of music, sports and entertainment.
Travis Kelce’s ex Kayla Nicole has been in the news lately, battling with Swfities, making her podcast rounds and also letting everyone know her worth and the extent of her beauty as a woman.
Her recents comments have inspired plenty of online banter and debates.
The model and media correspondent appeared to be crashing out when news of Kelce’s love affair with Taylor Swift went viral and remained viral in 2023 into 2024.
Is Travis Kelce Cheap?
During her recent appearance on Reese’s burgeoning podcast, Nicole addressed rumors surrounding Kelce, particularly if the three-time Super Bowl champion was cheap.
When the Pro Bowl tight end and Nicole first broke up, the social media influencer let it be known that the two were no longer an item, but at the same time a rumor emerged Kelce made her “pay for half of everything.”
Cam (L), Kayla Nicole (M), and Ma$e (R): (Photo Screenshot “It Is What It Is”)
Kelce had to defend himself on Ryan Clark’s “Pivot Podcast,” saying, “How crazy is that? Don’t buy into that bleep.”
Kelce was quick to say Nicole supported herself and has her own athletic brand.
“I would never say I was supporting her,” Kelce said. “She had a very financially stable life and what she was doing in her career. You’ve got to be crazy and if you think I’ve never helped or gave her a couple of dollars to grab some food or she gave me some money. We were in a relationship for five years. A hundred dollars here and a couple hundred dollars there wasn’t even thought about, which is ridiculous.”
Travis Kelce’s Ex Kayla Nicole Doesn’t Do 50-50 In Relationships
While she did deny the rumor of him making her pay for half of everything, she took to TikTok to let it be know how she really felt about the breakup. She felt like she lost an investment:
“You’re not stupid Kayla… No, I am actually… Thought I’d get wifed after dating for 5 years… that’s 1,825 days.”
When asked about her breakup from Kelce, particularly if the NFL star was cheap with her, Nicole said, “Do I look like I would go 50-50 on bills? So, yeah, that was ridiculous.” She further stated, “He addressed that too. I don’t even know why that became a thing. It was never an issue during our relationship, but it was definitely a rumor on the internet.”
Kayla Nicole tells Angel Reese that she would never go 50/50 on bills with Travis Kelce 😂
The 50/50 topic was a lightning rod that Cam’ron and Ma$e addressed on their show, and let’s say they didn’t pull any punches.
Cam and Ma$e Rip Kayla Nicole
On the latest episode of their podcast, “It Is What It Is,” Ma$e said:
“This is problematic. This is very problematic. And look at what happened. She caught herself flexing and got a bigger flex on her. Now he’s with somebody he doesn’t have to pay a dime for. So it didn’t work. You lost him to somebody with more money that would do 50/50. Now he’s a tall glass of milk. … Pause.”
Ma$e criticized Nicole for basically overvaluing herself in that particular situation with Kelce, because his upgrade was ridiculous.
Cam’ron added, “I don’t think he’s paid for everything since he’s been with Taylor Swift. 50/50, not only that; you walk in places people give you s**t for free.”
Cam’ron’s last jab at Nicole dealt with her definition of skin-deep beauty versus having a beautiful spirit, attitude and energy.
“I don’t care how beautiful you are, what I heard in the interview, you’re ugly,” he said. “That’s just my attitude. You can be the best-looking girl in the world, but you’re ugly. That answer right there made me say, ‘Never.’”
Nicole and Kelce dated on and off for five years as she initiated contact with Kelce via an IG DM in 2017. The couple split for good in 2022, obviously against the wishes of Nicole, and shortly after Kelce began his love affair with pop star Swift.
Kayla hasn’t been sitting around wallowing in her setbacks. She’s a booming brand who’s single, making business moves and has an unwavering understanding of her value as a woman and what her time is worth to a man.
Even if Cam and Ma$e don’t see it.
“Caitlin Is A Supernova … JuJu Probably Is The Better Player”: Charles Barkley Says Caitlin Clark Is Already Yesterday’s News Because JuJu Watkins Is The Future
Caitlin Clark’s rise to the top of women’s college basketball has been meteoric and impactful, from her $28 million Nike deal to the WNBA having its most successful season since it launched in 1997. According to league reports, attendance was up 47 percent across the league, and ESPN viewership increased by 170 percent.
Clark is the main reason for that explosion. She’s owned sports headlines, regardless of the season, for the past two years. More than 90 percent of social media conversations about the WNBA involved Clark in some way.
Charles Barkley says The Caitlin Clark Era will be over as soon as USC baller JuJu Watkins hits the scene. (Photo: Getty Images)
Charles Barkley Says Caitlin Clark Era Almost Over
Now that her first-year WNBA whirlwind has come to an end, NBA legend Charles Barkley, who has been as big a Caitlin Clark defender and fan as anybody in media, says that her reign as women’s basketball’s queen of the court could be coming to a swift end with USC freshman JuJu Watkins ready to dominate the college hoops landscape, with three years until the 19-year-old can be eligible for the WNBA draft.
“I tell all them bitter, angry girls in the WNBA who are upset about Caitlin Clark to move over more because JuJu is special,” said Barkley, a former NBA MVP, on the “Throwbacks” podcast.
JuJu Watkins Joins Caitlin Clark With Gatorade and Nike Deals
Watkins signed a NIL deal with Gatorade recently, joining a roster that includes UConn’s Paige Bueckers, the projected No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA draft and Clark. Watkins will be heavily featured in Gatorade’s marketing campaigns to help promote the sports drink’s brand.
“Gatorade has been a part of my life for years, especially after being named the Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year in 2023, so I’m excited to officially be a member of the family,” Watkins said.
Cailtin Clark is the all-time NCAA scoring leader in basketball, but Watkins will probably break the record when it’s all said and done. Watkins finished her season with 920 points, breaking the all-time freshman scoring record in NCAA Division I history, while averaging a whopping 27.1 points per game, trailing only Clark nationally. She also led the Lady Trojans to a Pac-12 tournament title and an Elite Eight appearance in the NCAA Tournament.
Watkins is not new to the NIL game. She’s been getting the bag since high school. While at Sierra Canyon School in California, Watkins was a member of Nike’s first name, image, and likeness class in 2022.
She signed a deal that is reportedly “one of the richest shoe endorsement deals in women’s basketball,” according to ESPN. Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul negotiated the extension with Watkins’ agent Jade-Li English.
Charles Barkley Says JuJu Watkins Will Make Fans Forget Caitlin Clark
Barkley thinks this Caitlin Clark phenomenon is just a passing phase now that Watkins is next up.
“I want to give a shoutout to Caitlin for what she’s done for women’s basketball over the last three years. It’s been incredible, and I wish those women would embrace it, but that girl JuJu is the real deal.”
For millions of new WNBA fans, Clark is also the real deal. They definitely won’t like Barkley being so dismissive of Clark’s influence. In reality, the rise of Clark and the 2024 rookie class has played a part in the heightened excitement around Watkins and her eventual arrival in the WNBA. Sounds like Barkley is planting the seeds for a new rivalry, CC vs JuJu.
The Clark vs Reese rivalry will always be remembered as the spark that lit the women’s basketball revolution. They are often compared to the NBA’s Larry Bird vs. Magic Johnson rivalry that led to the NBA explosion.
After that rivalry gave the NBA brand a permanent identity in the sports landscape, Michael Jordan came through and elevated the league to another level behind a superior marketing campaign driven by a progressive Nike brand.
Barkley sees JuJu as the next WNBA GOAT candidate. A player who has the skills, the looks, the endorsements and can become the most popular player in history, joining Clark and then surpassing Clark as the WNBA’s main attraction.
“Caitlin is a supernova and JuJu probably is the better player,” Barkley boldly stated.
Barkley says things at times that people believe are not well thought out, but his opinion that JuJu will snatch the throne from Clark one day soon is a strategic move. The enthusiasm and excitement for the league can’t start and stop at Clark.
To keep the momentum and fan interest going, the narrative has to change and be just as captivating. By anointing Watkins, Barkley is admitting that he feels this is just the tip of the iceberg for women’s basketball. It keeps the emotions high and the storylines running.
Paige Bueckers Would Like A Word
Barkley didn’t even mention Paige Bueckers, whose legendary coach Geno Auriemma called her a better player than Caitlin Clark last season. Bueckers is expected to dominate the women’s college basketball highlights, and she also has a trailer load of endorsements and NIL deals to go along with her 4.5 milliion social media followers (2.6 millionon TikTok and 1.9 million on Instagram) and elevating celebrity profile.
Both players will be in the mix to ascend to the women’s basketball throne. The bitter, angry girls Barkley is referring to are undoubtedly the veterans and other less-celebrated WNBA players who feel they have been overlooked and showed an aggression towards Clark that many fans and media felt was overboard.
Barkley is positioning himself to be a vocal contributor to the various narratives concerning these captivating women.
‘Use Russell Wilson As Trade Value’: Cam Newton Wants Steelers To Trade Super Bowl QB and Stick With Justin Fields Who Was Considered A Bust Just Last Season
The Pittsburgh Steelers are now 4-2 following Sunday’s 32-13 road win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Led by a stingy defense and steady quarterback play of starter Justin Fields, the Steelers are playing their brand of football.
A huge reason for running back Najee Harris’ success on the ground is Fields as a dual-threat option at quarterback. Coming into the season, the former Ohio State star was the projected backup to Russell Wilson, but with Wilson dealing with a nagging calf injury, Fields has seized his opportunity.
Fields has also become someone that the Steelers play hard for. In fact, it’s so obvious that former Heisman Trophy-winning signal-caller Cam Newton believes the team should trade Wilson and totally give the reins to Fields.
During his first of many appearances in his new guest spot on ESPN’s “First Take,” Newton was in rare form. The 2010 No. 1 overall pick, who’s made a name for himself in sports media with outlandish takes, made one Friday.
As the panel discussed the Steelers QB and what they needed to do in order to end their two-game losing streak, Newton’s biggest thing was continuing to stick with Fields. As in don’t bench him in favor of Wilson, whom he also feels the team should trade.
“Honestly, use Russell Wilson as trade value. The fact that the Miami Dolphins haven’t reached out to Pittsburgh is beyond me, especially with the specific situation at this particular point in time. I know we’ve seen enough in Pittsburgh to really crown Justin Fields, and they’ve said it without really saying it. The whole morale of the team, guys are fighting for him. They’re playing for him.”
Strong words from Newton, who sounds like he has some inside information on the QB situation in Pittsburgh.
Head coach Mike Tomlin has made it clear this week that he’s not fully ready to anoint Fields as QB1, saying when Wilson was healthy enough to return, they’d evaluate everything. That should be next week, and we’ll see what decision he makes.
Steelers QB Justin Fields on if it’s harder to focus with Russell Wilson getting closer to full health:
“Nah. Like I said, I’m blessed to be here. Whatever my role is on the team, I’m going to do it to the best of my ability and work hard.” pic.twitter.com/FVVhm8NLzT
For years now we’ve heard that drama and phoniness seem to follow Wilson. It was reported in both Seattle and Denver, where he allegedly rubbed teammates the wrong way. With Fields that’s never been the case, even in Chicago, where wins were hard to come by, Fields always showed toughness that made his teammates want to play for him.
That seems to be the case in Pittsburgh, and it’s something that first-year offensive coordinator Arthur Smith loves about him. On Thursday, Smith told reporters this about Fields.
“There’s no drama to him,” Smith said. “He doesn’t try to live through his avatar or create a perception. That’s probably why he was so endearing to his teammates in Chicago. … Extremely coachable, extremely bright.”
Smith just fired a stray at Wilson, and don’t think for one second the timing of it is no coincidence. He knows Wilson is closing to being healthy enough to play, and he let it be known he’d much rather have Fields keep the job.
Wilson Is Insurance, Has No-Trade Clause
Both Wilson and Fields were both viewed as insurance policies if the other faltered. With Fields not doing anything to lose the job, Wilson is the backup. Which is why Newton believes the Steelers should move him, but the catch is with his no-trade clause he can block a trade to anywhere he doesn’t want to go.
Tomlin knows he has a Super Bowl-type defense, and if Fields does indeed struggle or unfortunately gets injured, having Wilson to turn the reins over to isn’t a bad thing.
‘You Guys Act Like I Just Meet People And Get Pregnant’: Social Media Calls Out Joie Chavis, Who Has Babies With Bow Wow, Future and Trevon Diggs, For Creating Broken Homes
There’s been plenty of conversation these days about IG models who have relationships with various wealthy men in sports and entertainment.
For a woman who makes it her business to attract only high wealth companions, securing a child is the ultimate goal. The child support payments can be hefty, allowing the mom a life of luxury while she cares for the child.
Who Are Joie Chavis’ Babies’ Fathers?
It’s almost two months since Joie Chavis gave birth to her third child, and there’s been plenty of discussions online about her decision to have three children with three different men.
The fathers of Chavis’ children are a who’s who list of entertainers and rappers.
Chavis’ eldest child, daughter Shai Moss, 13, was conceived with rapper-actor Bow Wow (Shad Moss). The dancer then had a son with rapper Future and named him Hendrix Wilburn. He’ll be turning 6 this December.
Then, this past August, the 36-year-old gave birth to her daughter Harlo Rose whom she had with Dallas Cowboys All-Pro cornerback Trevon Diggs, who she’s nearly ten years older than.
Joie Chavis is under fire from social media for creating broken homes by having three babies with yheee different men. (Photo: Instagram)
While some might say Chavis personally hit the jackpot, conversations about the flip side of these arrangements have been surfacing online amongst celebrities and fans about men creating many “broken homes” with the careless activity of having children with women but never marrying them, rather making them “baby mamas.”
Not that kids from such homes can’t succeed, but a present father can’t hurt.
Some social media users felt that women should hold some responsibility as participants in creating these broken homes by continuing to have children with multiple men.
Joie Davis Addresses Backlash For Having Multiple Fathers Of Her Kids
Chavis addressed the various opinions on her Instagram after one follower asked her, “How do you [rise] above the hate? I be ready to fight these people talking crazy about you.”
“You guys act like I just go out searching for – I don’t go looking for nobody, OK,” she said in her video. “Let’s just get that straight. I don’t go out looking, searching for nothing. I don’t have no intention of ‘Oooh, I’mma go do this,’ no. You guys act like I just meet these people and just get pregnant, ‘Oh, I’mma have a baby,’ like, no.”
“It’s like years of building with somebody and it doesn’t work out. OK. And I’m left with a child. OK.”
Chavis, The Joie In Life founder, added: “But these aren’t strangers. It just didn’t work out, and that’s OK, life goes on. So let’s move on.”
Chavis acknowledges the comments and the concern for her eldest daughter when it comes to setting examples with men.
From her response, it’s clear that she falls hard when she gets into a relationship and isn’t concerned with the possibility of having kids.
Joie Chavis’ Daughter Says She Doesn’t Want Kids
After encouraging fans to worry about their own offspring, she said, “I teach my daughter very well. She has seen me in relationships. She’s seen it not work out. Yes, she’s seen the kid. She don’t even want no kids, from what I understand.”
Chavis thought that comment was a flex, but why would her daughter want kids after her mom go through relationship after relationship, have children and then be left alone.
She might have have something to do with that.
Chavis recently had her second baby girl, but in July she confirmed her split from Diggs when asked about their relationship status.
How Many Kids Do Joie Chavis’ Babies’ Fathers Have?
Diggs, whose Cowboys team plays a huge game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, is the father of two sons from two previous relationships.
Bow Wow has a son with a woman named Olivia Sky. Of course, Future has a basketball team of nine children with nine different women, but Chavis is getting one of those checks too.
Plenty of contrasting opinions here, but at the end of the day, it’s Chavis’ life, and people shouldn’t be so concerned with how others choose to do what they do. The bag is secured. She’s not living off the fathers of her kids. She is a woman with a business and vision. She’s even alleged that “I don’t receive any child support from any of my baby fathers.”
So you would think she will find peace with the right man one day.
