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Is Mike Tyson In Over His Head Facing Jake Paul?
As of this writing, we are less than a month away from one of the biggest fights in recent history. On Nov. 15, Mike Tyson returns to the ring to face Jake Paul. In what will be Netflix’s first live-streamed sporting event, the intrigue is as high as ever. On one side, there’s Jake, who is a younger yet less experienced fighter than the legendary Tyson. But on the other hand, there’s Tyson, who, at 58 years old, people wonder if he can still hang. Something tells me that he can.
Back in 2020,...
Does The WWE Have A Problem Promoting Black Male Talent?
In recent weeks, there has been some discussion about the promotion of Black male talent in the WWE. In a tweet that has served as a spotlight on the current state of Black talent featured weekly, the WWE has responded in its own way. During a press conference last week, Paul “Triple H” Levesque responded with “I don’t see color,” which of course to Black people is always a no-no. That’s not an indictment on Levesque’s view of Black people either. Quite frankly, I don’t think he is racist at ...
Why Spike Lee And Kelsey Plum's Rivalry Is Good For The WNBA
The WNBA semi-finals are well underway. The New York Liberty have a two games to zero lead over the Las Vegas Aces. With the first two games of this series emanating from Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn, we were treated to more playoff basketball in NYC. Nothing is more fitting then than having Spike Lee in attendance. No stranger to Liberty basketball, Lee has been back front and center since their return to the city. With his presence, he certainly has to get in the ear of the opposition. And ...
Will Karl-Anthony Towns Work On The New York Knicks?
New York City is a place that’s never short on drama. Look no further than Mayor Eric Adams. Karl-Anthony Towns is now a New York Knick by way of a trade. The Minnesota Timberwolves clearly wanted to free up some money in the future, and the Knicks weren’t clear on if they wanted to extend Julius Randle. That resulted in what I find to be one of the more fair deals in recent history.
This upcoming season has many New Yorkers excited. After a gritty run through two rounds last year’s playoffs,...
Stephen A. Smith Reflects on the Limitless Opportunities Stemming From the HBCU Experience
In recent years, there has seemed to be a renewed enthusiasm for Historically Black Colleges and Universities. In the political sphere, more attention has been given to funding these institutions, for instance. However, in the realm of entertainment, it’s been clear that support for HBCUs could also be beneficial. Enter Stephen A. Smith, host and executive producer of ESPN’s flagship weekday program First Take and The Stephen A. Smith Show. Not only has he ascended to legendary heights as a m...
What We Can Expect As The New York Liberty And Las Vegas Aces Are Head-To-Head Again At WNBA Semifinals
The WNBA semifinals are upon us, and on one side, we have familiar rivals taking center stage. The New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces are set to go head to head in a WNBA Finals rematch from last year. Their series last year went four games in which the Aces prevailed. With a classic performance from this year’s WNBA MVP A’Ja Wilson, the Aces truly earned their title last season.
This year, the Liberty ended the season with the WNBA’s best record. They’re seeking to avenge their latest oppor...
Have We Witnessed The Worst Of Tua Tagovailoa's Young Career?
On Sept. 12, Miami Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa suffered yet another concussion while running into the Buffalo Bills’ Damar Hamlin. Tua, who has had a solid history of concussions in the NFL, ended up with his hands in the fencing position after his fall. That’s never a welcomed visual after a head injury. And with these head injuries having happened much more regularly, it’s having more people worry about Tua’s well-being.
His long-term quality of life is at risk — there’s no doubt about that. W...
How Should We Remember The Career Of Derrick Rose?
The career of former NBA MVP Derrick Rose is now over. He announced his retirement today after a 16-year career. One of Chicago’s favorite sons, Rose cemented himself as one of the NBA’s most athletic and explosive guards ever. At this point, the argument usually lays between him and Russell Westbrook for that title. Rose was considered the new hope for Chicago after being drafted in 2008. There has long been a stead of success in Chicago since Michael Jordan’s second retirement after the 199...
Will This Be A Redemptive Season For Klay Thompson?
With the NBA season on the horizon, there will be some familiar faces in new places. One of the biggest names that was on the move this past summer was Golden State Warriors legend Klay Thompson. A four-time NBA champion, Thompson was allowed to walk during free agency. He decided to sign with the Dallas Mavericks, a squad that is coming off of their first NBA Finals appearance since 2011. Now why do we even care about this move that Thompson made? Well, Thompson was a part of the core Warrio...
Will This Be A Redemptive Season For Klay Thompson?
With the NBA season on the horizon, there will be some familiar faces in new places. One of the biggest names that was on the move this past summer was Golden State Warriors legend Klay Thompson. A four-time NBA champion, Thompson was allowed to walk during free agency. He decided to sign with the Dallas Mavericks, a squad that is coming off of their first NBA Finals appearance since 2011. Now why do we even care about this move that Thompson made? Well, Thompson was a part of the core Warrio...
Let's Allow Coco Gauff To Be The First Coco Gauff — And Not Continuously Make Comparisons
It’s never a bad time to take a moment and marvel at the immense talent of Coco Gauff. At only 20 years old, she has cemented herself as a force in the game of tennis. With her 2023 singles win at the U.S. Open, we all believed she was poised to go on a run. Hell, she beat the 2024 U.S. Open champ Aryna Sabalenka for her first major singles title. This past summer, Gauff made appearances in the Paris Olympics, as well as this year’s U.S. Open. Unfortunately. To our surprise, she didn’t come a...
Will The Angel Reese Vs. Caitlin Clark Debate Ever Remain On The Court?
When it comes to this year’s WNBA season, I believe that the word progression is akin to transition. The league is in transition this year. Naturally, there are thoughts, ideas and language that need to be adjusted in kind. Cathy Engelbert serves as the WNBA’s commissioner, and it was she who was interviewed by CNBC that began a new conversation in the league. The player’s association of the WNBA is the WNBPA. They took exception to what they saw as Engelbert being dismissive of the very real...
Why Rudy Gobert Isn't Embraced By So Many NBA Players
Recently, NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal doubled down on his disdain for Rudy Gobert as a player. In an interview for Complex’s GOAT Talk podcast, Shaq’s son, Myles O’Neal, asked him to name the worst NBA player of all time to which O’Neal answered “Rudy Gobert.”
He said so without hesitation, and it echoes many in the league’s sentiments. Who could forget Draymond Green’s choke on Gobert last season? Was it a moment of indiscretion? Sure. But it was also a physical manifestation of how many in ...
Here's What's Wrong About Tyreek Hill's Arrest And How It Compares To Scottie Scheffler's Incident
By now, many of us have witnessed the unfortunate event that transpired last weekend with Tyreek Hill of the Miami Dolphins and law enforcement. It was an uncomfortable reminder of the “two Americas” that we often cite as Black people. Something as routine as a traffic stop could’ve quite possibly escalated into much more. We know this based off of a huge sample size of gruesome conduct from police officers. Luckily, Hill is able to move on unscathed. However, I’d be remiss if I didn’t speak ...