Month: May 2024

The Golden State Warriors took a huge gamble during this past off-season in trading for Chris Paul. It was a massive move that pretty much shored up the point guard position for the Dubs. With Stephen Curry at the forefront, the Warriors now know that if anything happens, they have a respectable backup option in CP3.

That being said, Warriors fans were given a bit of a scare recently. Last night, Golden State took on the Sacramento Kings in a pre-season game. While they won the game 115-121 in Over Time, neither Curry nor Paul featured in the game. This led to many of the Warriors’ faithful believing that their two starting-caliber point guards were injured.

Fortunately for them, this is far from the truth. Both Steph and CP3 are completely healthy without even a hint of an injury. In a likelihood, the Warriors decided to give the two future Hall of Famers a rest. After all, it is only pre-season, and there is a long way to go if the Dubs have any hope of making it back to the NBA Finals.

One thing is for certain, the Warriors have assembled quite the team ahead of the 2023-2024 season. They have a fair amount of depth in their roster, something that allows for adequate coverage at every position. However, whether or not they find success, only time will tell.

Stephen Curry and CP3 are unlikely to start the regular season with the rest of the Dub’s roster
Stephen Curry and Chris Paul are definitely not injured. However, according to some reports, it is likely they will continue to be rested for quite a while. Given they still have 82 games to go, the Warriors may not be willing to take a chance and as such will have both guards sit on the bench once the season kicks off.

They will join Draymond Green, who suffered an ankle injury earlier this month, just weeks away from the start of the 2023-24 NBA season. Nevertheless, it looks like the Warriors will survive. After all, they managed to secure victory over their Division rivals the Sacramento Kings, despite not having three of their star players. Luckily, the likes of Andrew Wiggins and Jonathan Kuminga stepped up in the 115-121 victory scoring 20 and 28 points respectively.

Nevertheless, fans will be hoping to see all three stars back in action sooner rather than later. This is especially true in the case of Steph, who is the key to any form of success the Warriors hope to have. As a result, keeping him fit and healthy should be the organization’s No.1 priority.

They do not want a repeat of last year, where Curry suffered partial tears to his superior tibiofibular ligaments and interosseous membrane, as well as a contusion to his left lower leg. If Steph is out, the Dubs’ chances of winning their fifth championship of the 21st century reduce significantly.

Jason Kelce hilariously gatecrashed an NFL meeting to Commissioner Roger Goodell’s delight.

In a video posted by the New Heights X account, Kelce walked in unannounced as Goodell held a meeting in what appears to be the NFL headquarters in New York City.

Upon seeing the former Philadelphia Eagles center, Goodell quickly stood from his seat to greet Kelce with a handshake and a hug. After exchanging pleasantries, Kelce proceeded to tease Goodell over the NFL schedule.

‘What’s going on with the schedule? Are we almost there?’ Kelce jokingly asked.

‘You can’t say ‘we’ anymore,’ Goodell said with a smile, citing Kelce’s recent retirement. After Goodell playfully grabbed his arm and hit him on his shoulder, Kelce teased a possible return and quickly retracted.

Jason Kelce gatecrashed an NFL meeting and trolled Roger Goodell over the schedule release

Goodell playfully told the former Eagles star that the schedule was none of his business

Goodell also teased Kelce with the Eagles-Packers game scheduled for Brazil in September

‘Maybe, I mean, hey,’ Kelce said, to which Goodell answered: ‘Oh, you’re coming back?’

‘No, I wish,’ Kelce replied.

Goodell then pitched the NFL’s first game in Brazil to entice Kelce to return to the field and respond to his question about the schedule. While keeping unretirement off the table, Kelce entertained the idea of making the trip.

‘I want to, I really do,’ he said. ‘I went for the [FIFA] World Cup in 2016 and absolutely loved it. So I would go back.’

On a recent episode of the New Heights podcast, Kelce raved about his experience in Brazil during the 2016 World Cup. He and his brother Travis also playfully debated over Lionel Messi playing for Argentina and his current stint with Inter Miami in Major League Soccer.

‘I’m not saying it’s not good for MLS, I’m not saying it’s not great, I’m saying it’s not as good,’ Jason said. ‘I’m not saying it sucks that he’s playing in Miami, it’s awesome for the MLS, it’s great for American soccer.

The NFL will play it’s first international game in Brazil at Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo

The full schedule will be announced on May 15 and aired on the NFL Network and ESPN2

‘I’m just saying it’s nowhere near when he scores a goal for Argentina and the entire country is erupting and cheers because it means more to Argentina than any other sport on the planet.’

The NFL announced a game between the Eagles and the Green Bay Packers on September 6 at the Corinthians Stadium in Sao Paulo. Additionally, they announced the opening game starring an AFC championship rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens on September 5.

The league also released two more Week 1 showdowns and two Week 2 matchups. The full schedule release will air on ESPN2 and the NFL Network on Wednesday, May 15, at 8pm ET.

 

Adele and Rich Paul stepped out in style! Over the weekend, the GRAMMY-winning singer and the sports manager attended Kevin Love and Kate Bock’s lavish wedding in NYC — and there’s pictures to prove it.

On Tuesday, LeBron James shared a group shot featuring him, the couple and his wife, Savannah James, standing outside of the wedding venue. “ICONIC🤫,” the Los Angeles Lakers player captioned the picture.

 

 

In the shot, Adele channels Old Hollywood glam in a sleek off-the-shoulder gown with her blonde tresses flowing past her shoulder. The “I Drink Wine” singer flashes a sleek smile as she stands next to her man, who rocks a tux. On the opposite side of her, the NBA star and his wife coordinate in chic black ensembles.

The A-list event, which also included guests Russell Westbrook, his wife, Nina Earl, Steve Nash, JR Smith and more, was held at the New York Public Library, before the celebrations moved to Bryant Park Hotel in the Célon Lounge for the after-party. On Sunday, the guests had a farewell brunch at Sadelle’s.

 

The wedding, which had a strict, no phones policy, gave Adele and Paul a chance to let loose, especially since each guest was gifted a pair of white Air Force Ones for comfort while they partied.

“There was a very strict no phones rule,” a source tells ET. “So everyone just let loose and partied — including Adele!” The source added that Adele and Rich hit the dance floor to show off their moves and were “super cute” and “attentive” to one another.

“Love was in the air and they were definitely feeling it!” the source says.

 

Adele and Paul’s outing comes a month after they were spotted sitting courtside during Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and Golden State Warriors at Chase Center in San Francisco.

The photo carousel included pictures of the couple standing in front of a home, smiling, laughing during a trip to McDonald’s — which saw the songstress behind the counter — taking in a softball game and backstage at Adele’s One Night Only concert event, where Paul is seen giving his girlfriend a kiss. Adele concluded the slideshow with a fortune cookie fortune that read, “You have found good company — enjoy.”

Adele and Paul have been dating since 2021.

 

As it turns out, either Rihanna or Pink could have been the headliners at next year’s Super Bowl Halftime show, but things simply didn’t work out.

“Rihanna was the front-runner for next year’s super bowl halftime show,” a source tells ET. “CBS and the NFL reached out to Rihanna first, who after thinking about the offer, decided to pass due to the NFL and the situation regarding players kneeling.”

According to the source, the “Love On the Brain” singer “stands with the players and Colin Kaepernick.”

“The offer and exposure would have been great for Rihanna as she’s planning a new album and tour but she stuck to what’s right in her eyes,” the source adds.

Us Weekly was the first to report that Rihanna had turned down performing at the Super Bowl.

However, a second source involved in the conversations says that the NFL approached both Rihanna and Pink — who was tasked with singing the National Anthem ahead of Super Bowl LII back in February — to perform at halftime early on, but because the negotiations took so long, both women decided to move on.

The source adds that Kaepernick was not mentioned in those early discussions.

In September, a source close to the NFL told ET that Maroon 5 had signed on for the incredibly high-profile gig at Super Bowl LIII on Feb. 3, 2019. However the NFL, Pepsi and Maroon 5 reps would not comment and no formal announcement has been made.

 

Iп the realm of basketball royalty, LeBroп James’ пame is syпoпymoυs with greatпess, aпd his legacy exteпds beyoпd the coυrt to his family. Amidst the spotlight, LeBroп’s yoυпgest soп, Bryce James, is emergiпg as a taleпt iп his owп right. This article delves iпto the world of Bryce James, sheddiпg light oп the yoυпg prodigy’s iпterests, accomplishmeпts, aпd the poteпtial legacy he may carry forward.

 

 

 

Borп oп Jυпe 14, 2007, Bryce Maximυs James is the secoпd soп of LeBroп James aпd Savaппah James. Growiпg υp iп a hoυsehold that breathes basketball, Bryce has beeп sυrroυпded by the sport from aп early age, with his father beiпg oпe of the greatest basketball players iп history.

While still iп the early stages of his basketball joυrпey, Bryce James has exhibited promisiпg skills oп the coυrt. Kпowп for his agility, ball-haпdliпg, aпd keeп basketball IQ, he has beeп makiпg a пame for himself iп yoυth basketball circles, drawiпg atteпtioп for his пatυral taleпt aпd work ethic.

 

 

Beyoпd basketball, Bryce has showcased his athletic versatility by exploriпg other sports. His iпterest iп differeпt discipliпes highlights a well-roυпded approach to athleticism aпd sυggests a cυriosity to explore aпd master varioυs physical pυrsυits.

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Iп the age of social media, Bryce James has begυп to carve oυt his digital footpriпt. Thoυgh LeBroп aпd Savaппah James have beeп protective of their childreп’s privacy, glimpses iпto Bryce’s life occasioпally appear oп their pareпts’ social media accoυпts, offeriпg faпs a cυrated bυt heartfelt view of his iпterests aпd activities.

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Giveп his geпetics aпd exposυre to elite basketball from a yoυпg age, specυlatioп aboυt Bryce’s poteпtial fυtυre iп the sport is iпevitable. While LeBroп James has beeп protective of his childreп’s joυrпeys, the prospect of Bryce followiпg iп his father’s footsteps adds aп iпtrigυiпg layer to the пarrative.

 

 

LeBroп aпd Savaппah James have beeп vocal aboυt the importaпce of lettiпg their childreп fiпd their passioпs aпd ideпtities orgaпically. Their gυidaпce, coυpled with the freedom to explore differeпt iпterests, eпsυres that Bryce James пavigates the challeпges of growiпg υp iп the pυblic eye with a seпse of self-assυraпce aпd aυtheпticity.

As Bryce James coпtiпυes to evolve both athletically aпd persoпally, the spotlight oп his joυrпey iпteпsifies. Whether he chooses to pυrsυe a basketball career or explores other aveпυes, Bryce is already part of a legacy that exteпds beyoпd the coυrt—a legacy defiпed by family valυes, academic dedicatioп, aпd the pυrsυit of excelleпce iп all eпdeavors.

Bryce James, the yoυпgest scioп of the James family, is steppiпg iпto the limelight with a bleпd of athleticism, academic focυs, aпd a sυpportive family strυctυre. While the world watches his joυrпey υпfold, oпe thiпg is certaiп: Bryce James is more thaп the soп of a basketball legeпd; he is a yoυпg iпdividυal craftiпg his owп пarrative, poised to make his mark oп the world iп a way that resoпates with the valυes iпstilled by his icoпic father, LeBroп James.

 

Jason Kelce will remain in the football world when the 2024 NFL season begins.

The recently retired Philadelphia Eagles center will join ESPN on “Monday Night Countdown” and “Monday Night Football” as an analyst, the network announced Tuesday. While terms of Kelce’s deal weren’t disclosed, ESPN revealed it’s a “multi-year agreement.”

“Turns out, it was a short retirement! I’m excited to join ESPN, and particularly the Monday Night Countdown team,” Kelce said in a statement. “ESPN was a consistent presence in our household growing up and the network helped shape who I am and my love of all sports. To now appear on that same screen is a full circle moment. And, I mean it’s freaking Monday Night Football! and I’m ready for some football.”

Jason Kelce is officially entering his Monday Night Football era!

On Tuesday, May 14, the former Philadelphia Eagles center, 36, celebrated his official welcome by embracing and lifting Abbott Elementary’s Quinta Brunson into the air as she introduced him at the Disney upfront — an event where the network announces new programming lineups.

Following his NFL retirement on March 4, Kelce will be ESPN’s new Monday Night Countdown commentator.

“I feel incredible,” he said onstage at the event. “I know what it takes to be great — it takes a great team. I am more than psyched to participate in all the shenanigans that’ll take place this season.”

Kelce continued, “I have three wonderful daughters, and my wife K and I, we’ll be taking full advantage.”

Quinta Brunson and Jason Kelce at the Disney Upfront in NYC on May 14, 2024.DISNEY/MICHAEL LE BRECHT 

The former pro athlete and his wife Kylie Kelce have been married since 2018, and have three children together: Wyatt, 4, Elliotte, 3, and Bennett, 1.

While onstage, Jason also joked with Brunson, 34, about whether or not he would be wearing a shirt for his new gig.

“Will you wear a suit? Or go topless?” the actress asked. “Gametime decision.”

Her joke referenced Jason’s January antics after watching his younger brother Travis Kelce score two touchdowns for the Kansas City Chiefs during their divisional round win against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.

At the time, his spouse also went viral for “looking absolutely unfazed in the back,” a testament to just how much she’s used to his playful persona.

The Kelce family on the field.KYLIE KELCE/INSTAGRAM 

Last month, reports surfaced that Jason would be joining ESPN as a commentator after an article was published by The Athletic. However, the move was not officially announced until Tuesday.

“It’s upfront season in New York and it gives me great pleasure to say to you all, ‘We got him!’” ESPN SportsCenter host Scott Van Pelt said during a brief on-stage interview with their new hire, per Deadline.

“It all hits you at once,” Jason said of the transition from being on the field to becoming a broadcaster. “You almost remember the adversity more than you do success. A lot of emotions get baked into it. But I look forward to starting the next chapter of my career.”

 

AI-generated fake images have taken over the Met Gala 2024 in a big way by creating viral images of A-listers who couldn’t make it to one of the biggest fashion event of the year.

Popular American singer Katy Perry recently shared a picture of herself in a huge floral gown standing on the Metropolitan Museum of Art staircase in New York City, posing for the photographers. Clearly, there is nothing unusual in that, except for the fact that it is fake.

AI Generated images of Katy Perry, Rihanna, Selena Gomez at Meta Gala 2024

Two fake AI-images of the singer were previously going viral on the internet. Many fans did fall prey to this fake viral image and commented saying “I don’t want to see any other picture, she won this is beautiful” another posted, “My favorite so far.” One user also commented, “She understood. Gorgeous.”

Katy Perry took it to social media to clarify that it is not her.

Perry took it to Instagram to share two AI-generated images of herself, stating that she couldn’t make it to the event. She also shared her mother’s reaction when she saw this fake image. She told Perry, “Didn’t know you went to the Met. What a gorgeous gown, you look like the Rose Parade, you are your own float lol”. To this, Perry responded saying, “lol mom the AI got to you too, BEWARE!” Two images were previously going viral on the internet. Katy Perry took it to social media to clarify that it is not actually her.

 

In a jaw-dropping revelation, basketball legend Michael Jordan and his wife, Yvette Prieto, have left fans in awe by disclosing that they invested a staggering $41.3 million in a super helicopter, dedicated to the unique purpose of flying to Italy for breakfast every day.

Michael Jordan, renowned for his illustrious career in basketball and his penchant for luxury, has taken his lifestyle to new heights—literally. The couple’s revelation unveils a breakfast routine that involves commuting to Italy, showcasing an unparalleled commitment to opulence.

 

The $41.3 million super helicopter represents not just a mode of transportation but a symbol of exclusivity and a testament to the couple’s willingness to go above and beyond for a unique dining experience.

The choice of Italy as the breakfast destination adds an intriguing element to the narrative. Known for its rich culinary heritage, Italy offers a delectable array of breakfast options, and the couple’s daily commute highlights a culinary adventure set against the backdrop of picturesque Italian landscapes.

Michael Jordan and Yvette Prieto’s revelation provides a glimpse into a lifestyle where extravagance knows no bounds. The deliberate choice of a helicopter, a symbol of elite travel, underscores their commitment to making even the routine extraordinary.

This revelation adds another layer to the mystique surrounding Michael Jordan and Yvette Prieto’s lifestyle. Beyond the act of commuting for breakfast, it prompts questions about the couple’s broader approach to living life unconventionally and savoring every moment in unparalleled luxury.

The Kansas City Chiefs now understand that the Baltimore Ravens will be coming to Arrowhead Stadium to kick off the 2024 season.

Chiefs fans will watch as they unveil the traditional Super Bowl banner, making it their third reveal in five years.

Moreover, the banner will serve as a painful memory for the Baltimore Ravens. They entered the 2023 playoffs as the number-one seed and had the MVP spearheading their offense.

The Chiefs destroyed the Ravens’ dream of a Super Bowl appearance

However, the Chiefs never left the driving seat throughout the game and stuffed the AFC North champions in their own backyard.

The Ravens have not made it to a Super Bowl since 2013 and there was optimistic hope they would return to the holy grail once more.

Patrick Mahomes and his unit crushed their hopes of Super Bowl success with a 17-10 victory at M&T Bank Stadium.

 

Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images
This week, the NFL revealed that the Chiefs are set to welcome back the Ravens to mark the opening of the 2024 season.

Some analysts suspected the Houston Texans could have been the team to make the journey to Missouri. The Ravens defeated the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round in 2024. Therefore, the league has opted for the biggest blockbuster headline; there will be fireworks.

Justin Tucker annoyed the Chiefs after encroaching on their space

NFL reporter James Palmer has revealed inside information about a pre-match exchange between a Baltimore Raven and Travis Kelce before their AFC title clash.

Kicker Justin Tucker decided to perform his drills in the Chiefs End Zone where they were warming up. Disgruntled by his position, Travis Kelce decided to chuck his helmet and kick away the balls he was practicing with. The tight end resorted to this after asking Tucker to give Patrick Mahomes space to practice.

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“I was told in the #Chiefs locker room after the game that this exchange between Patrick Mahomes / Travis Kelce and #ravens kicker Justin Tucker actually lit a fire in the team for the AFC Title game. Can’t wait to see what goes down to start the 2024 season,” Palmer posted on X.

Tucker motivated the Chiefs and their defense dominated Jackson

Reportedly, Tucker motivated the Chiefs in the locker room, which would have helped determine the outcome.

The Chiefs’ defense dominated the Ravens, registering four sacks, forcing two fumbles with recoveries and an interception.

Furthermore, the MVP winner Lamar Jackson was held to just 272 passing yards and a mere 54 yards rushing.

The Ravens will be looking to avenge their devastating defeat back in January and there is no better place to do it than at Arrowhead Stadium.