Why Does the NBA Do a Draft Lottery? Let's Break It Down
A team with only a 3 percent chance of winning the lottery literally won the lottery.
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Anthony Edwards’s Latest Jersey Number Has a Special Meaning for Him
Turns out, Anthony always wanted to be No. 5, but former teammate Malik Beasley didn’t want to give the number up.
Tom Brady Dumped Bridget Moynahan When She Was Three Months Pregnant
Tom Brady and Bridget Moynahan were together for two years and had a son, but did they get married?
Is OG Anunoby Dating Anyone Special? Details on the Knicks Player's Love Life
OG is such an enigma, that he was called "Toronto's man of mystery" in a 2019 piece about him. He keeps his personal life private.
Shaq's Rumored Girlfriend is 'Chicago Fire' Star Annie Ilonzeh — Are They Still Together?
Shaq was married to Shaunie and later got enagaged to Nicole "Hoopz" Alexander. He’s now supposedly dating this TV star.
Is David Beckham Jewish? Is David Beckham Christian? Sure, Why Not?
"I get that from the gay community, from the Black community, and the Jewish community because I'm half Jewish," said David
"Suspended" and "Suspension" Have Different Meanings in Tennis
"Play may be stopped or suspended at any time the chair umpire decides it is necessary or appropriate," cites the rulebook.
The GOAT Tom Brady Comes From a Family of Athletes — Meet His Three Sisters
The NFL GOAT probably isn't even the best athlete in his family, at least not on the diamond.
Drew Bledsoe and Wife Maura Have Been Married 28 Years and Make Award Winning Wine
“You have more rings than I do, but I’ve experienced a couple of things that you will never experience,” joked Drew Bledsoe.
Alex Guerrero and Tom Brady's Long and Complicated Relationship Explained
"It was hard to butt heads with Tom because he was so far up Alex Guerrero’s a--," joked Bill Belichick.
Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Claims Putin Walked off With His Super Bowl Ring
"Give me my f---ing ring back, will ya?" Kraft said in a message to the Russian president.
José Aldo Made an Epic Return to UFC in 2024 — and Fans Are Still Curious About the Scar on His Face
José Aldo is one of the greatest UFC fighters of all time, but many recognize him for the scar on his face.
Why Did the No. 4 Ranked Tennis Player Daniil Medvedev Retire at the Madrid Open?
"I [tried] to go a little bit more full and see how it goes, and when I sprinted I felt pain, so I was, like, no, no need to continue," said Medvedev.
People Hate Megan Rapinoe for Her Vocal Activism and Unapologetic Attitude
Megan refused to meet President Donald Trump at the White House.
Boxer Ryan Garcia Was Caught Using a Banned Subtance in His Fight Against Devin Haney
"I've never taken a steroid. I don't even know where to get steroids, at the end of the day," said Garcia on Twitter.
Why Did Champion Boxer Canelo Alvarez Leave Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Productions?
"Golden Boy built Canelo Alvarez. The company you fought under for decades has always had one name and it’s mine so put some f--king respect on it."
Former Alabama Coach Nick Saban Is the Proud Father of Two Kids
In early May 2024, former 'Bachelorette' contestant James McCoy Taylor shared a pretty scandalous story about Nick Saban's daughter, Kristen.
Reggie Bush Got His Heisman Trophy Back 14 Years After Returning It — Why Did He Lose It?
Reggie Bush was punished and returned his Heisman for something that's now completely fine and acceptable.
Chris Finch Won't Be on the Court During the NBA Playoffs, but Will He Be on the Sideline?
Sports injuries are never fun. But what about when they happen to a coach? During playoff season, that’s a big problem.
Florida Panthers Fans Have Been Throwing Rats on the Ice for Decades — but Why?
Panthers fans throw fake rats onto the ice after games because of a story that dates back to 1995. Here's how it all started.
MMA Fighter Francis Ngannou Announced the Death of His 15-Month-Old Son
“Too soon to leave but yet he’s gone. My little boy, my mate, my partner Kobe was full of life and joy. Now, he’s laying without life."
Why Did Olympic Gymnast Gabby Douglas Retire — Or Did She?
"I love gymnastics and love pushing myself. I never wanted to walk away on a bad day."
If a Player Is Ejected, Does Your FanDuel Bet Get Voided?
“For the NBA, WNBA, and NCAA basketball player props: All bets stand once a player takes the court, irrespective of game time played," says FanDuel.
Jalen Brunson and His Dad Make the New York Knicks a Family Affair
Rick Brunson, Jalen’s dad, is an assistant coach for the Knicks… and he’s not above heckling his son!
What Happened to Auston Matthews? The Toronto Maple Leafs Superstar Was Pulled by the Team Doctor
"Ultimately, he's been giving us everything that he has here. Ultimately, the doctor pulled him," said head coach Sheldon Keefe.
Houston Texans Wide Receiver Tank Dell Was Shot and Injured in Florida
Tank Dell was shot in Florida on April 26, but he seems to have sustained a pretty minor injury.
Commissioner Roger Goodell Is Subject to Constant Booing — Why Is That?
Every year at the NFL draft, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell gets booed by everyone in attendance. Why is that? Here's everything we know.
Joel Embiid Clarifies What Happened to His Eye
While fans have been focused on Joel's eyes and why he wears sunglasses, he has been nursing a knee injury that has limited his playing time.
Getting a PR in Track or Running in General Is a Good Thing
“If you are in a PR rut and you aren’t hitting the gym: Start strength training," says running coach Andrew Moran.
V. Stiviano Was the Force Behind Donald Sterling's NBA Ejection — Where Is She Now?
Donald Sterling’s ex-girlfriend V. Stiviano caused his downfall. Now, she’s lying low as a FX’s ‘Clipped’ revisits the scandal.
Former NBA Star Matt Barnes Earned His Net Worth on and off the Court
'The Barnes Bunch' star has played for many popular NBA teams and is now a professional podcaster.
Former Clippers Owner Donald Sterling Caused One of the NBA's Biggest Scandals
"There's no room for that in our game. Can't have that from a player, we can't ever from an owner, we can't have it from a fan," LeBron James said.
Football Analyst Todd McShay Will Be Absent From the 2024 NFL Draft — Here's Why
Fans are already feeling the absence of football analyst Todd McShay during the 2024 NFL Draft.
Paige Bueckers Has Responded After AI-Altered Photos of Her Went Viral Online
"The devil works hard but God and the people around me work WAY harder. The outpouring of love and support from the WBB community is unreal."
The First Round of the NFL Draft Is a Movie-Length Event in and of Itself
The 2024 NFL Draft is set to take place around Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza in Detroit from Thursday, April 25, to Saturday, April 27, 2024.
Tulane Quarterback Michael Pratt Has Dealt With Plenty of Tragedy in His Life
"You own a part of my heart that can never be taken away from me. In this world there is nothing like a big brother, and you have been the best."
What Does 5280 Mean for the Denver Nuggets?
"Everybody looks at that skyline and knows that's Mile High Basketball, Denver, which is at 5280."
Jayden Daniels Gives Plenty of Credit to His Parents as He Enters the NFL
“Dad, you put a football in my hands when I was young," Jayden said. “You taught me how to play, lead, and be calm no matter the situation.”
Former Michigan Quarterback and NFL Draft Prospect J.J. McCarthy Is Engaged
J.J. McCarthy has been dating Katya Kuropas since 2018, and the two of them are now engaged.
Top Draft Pick Caleb Williams Primed to Join NFL — Who Are His Parents?
“You’re all good, you’re holding it in, being the man, and then you get around your mom, and it just all started flowing out."
Kool-Aid McKinstry Has Had His Nickname Since Birth — What's His Real Name?
While some football player might go by their last names, Kool-Aid McKinstry has a nickname all on his own. What's his real name?
Who Will Go No. 1? Here's What You Should Know About the Upcoming 2024 NFL Draft
The 89th annual NFL draft kicks off on Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Detroit. Sadly, tickets are hard to come by, but you can watch from home.
Darren Waller and Kelsey Plum's Relationship Timeline From Saying "I Do" to Divorce
After just over a year of marriage, Kelsey and Darren filed for divorce. Details ahead.
Why Is Former NBA Star Kevin Porter Jr. Not Playing Anymore?
Kevin is actually still playing — just not in the United States.
Ex-NFL Player Aaron Hernandez's Murder of Odin Lloyd Has Spawned Several Motive Theories
Theories for why Aaron Hernandez murdered Odin Lloyd range from covering up other crimes to drug-induced rage.
Dominik Mysterio Wore a Sling on 'Monday Night Raw' — Is He Really Injured?
“I was supposed to tag with JD against Andrade and Ricochet but I’m a little banged up,” said Dirty Dom on 'Raw.'
Why Did Boxer Floyd Mayweather Get Banned From Purchasing Another Ferrari?
Though he didn't do anything illegal or even remotely wrong, Floyd Mayweather cannot purchase another new Ferrari.
Albany Star AJ Simon Died Just a Week Before the NFL Draft — What Happened?
AJ Simon was not guaranteed to be drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft, but he was on some draft boards.
Devin Haney's Parents Taught and Inspired Him to Become a Record-Breaking Fighter
Ryan Garcia suggested that Devin Haney's mother is being "pimped out" by Devin's father — trash talk that didn't sit well with the boxer.
Is Giants Quarterback Tommy DeVito Related to Actor Danny DeVito? Let's Investigate
Unless Tommy breaks big in the NFL, Danny is likely to remain the more well-known DeVito.
