During Thursday night’s matchup against the Phoenix Suns, cameras caught Ball sitting on the bench, staring directly into the broadcast lens. Without breaking eye contact, he held a water bottle low near his lap One fan reposted the clip with the caption: “LaMelo Ball LOOKING RIGHT AT THE CAMERA doing this 😭 Bro never gonna change.”The post took off instantly. Ball has always been known for his flashy personality, but league insiders have long described him as “the most unserious player in the NBA.” Moments like this only add to that reputation. Even though he’s now in his sixth NBA

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An NBA fan traveled thousands of miles across the world to watch Victor Wembanyama, only for fate to flip the script at the last moment. The San Antonio Spurs hosted the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night, and fans inside Frost Bank Center were eager to see the 22-year-old phenom continue his monster MVP campaign. But minutes before the game, devastating news broke Wembanyama was ruled out with a rib contusion, leaving many stunned, including one fan who had journeyed all the way from Italy. During the broadcast, cameras captured the fan holding a sign that read: “We came all

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The Dallas Mavericks’ season continues to spiral, and on Wednesday night frustration finally boiled over this time from their 19-year-old franchise centerpiece, Cooper Flagg. Flagg, who has been one of the few bright spots in Dallas following the fallout of the Luka Dončić trade, reached his breaking point during the Mavericks’ 112–107 loss to the Phoenix Suns. “He hit me hard in my mouth,” Flagg snapped at the referee, stunned that no whistle was blown despite officials standing just steps away from the play. The incident happened midway through the fourth quarter. With the Suns up 91–85, Flagg drove to

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When Anthony Davis arrived in Dallas after the blockbuster trade that stunned the league, he expected pressure. He expected scrutiny. But he didn’t expect what he found slipped under his hotel room door. The trade that brought Davis to Dallas and sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers shook the franchise at its core. Fans weren’t just upset; they were devastated. And Davis felt that weight immediately. Appearing on The Draymond Green Show, Davis shared the handwritten message that greeted him before he had even unpacked. “Dear AD, hope you’re liking your time in Dallas. Here in Dallas we love Dirk,

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Anthony Davis’ last two seasons have been nothing short of chaotic. Two trades, constant injuries, and nonstop pressure have defined his journey from Los Angeles to Dallas and now to Washington. Appearing on The Draymond Green Show, Davis surprised many when he defended the former Mavericks GM, saying the team never had a fair shot to prove what it could have been. “I think Nico’s vision was on point,” Davis said. “We just didn’t have the opportunity to show it.”According to Davis, the roster Dallas built around him was full of talenton paper. But the injuries piled up immediately. Cooper

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A well-known name in Alabama sports broadcasting is now at the center of a major criminal case. Mike Raita,two decades as the for ABC 33/40, has been indicted and could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted. Raita, 67, was arrested on April 2 and charged with using his public position for personal gain. He posted a $25,000 bond and was County Sheriff Jimmy Kilgore confirmed the arrest followed a grand jury indictment. The allegations stem from Raita’s time as the executive director of the International Motorsports Hall of Fame, where he served from 2020 to 2024. According

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A new officiating controversy has erupted around the Oklahoma City Thunder after a female referee appeared to have a clear view of Chet Holmgren stepping out of bounds yet kept her whistle silent. The moment, captured in a widely shared photo on social media, has fueled ongoing debates about whether the Thunder are receiving favorable treatment from NBA officials. The discussion isn’t new. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the league’s leading MVP candidate, has long been labeled a “Free Throw Merchant” by critics who believe he benefits from a generous whistle. But during the Thunder’s recent matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers at

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The Ohio State community is mourning the loss of former quarterback, punter, and kicker Bob Atha, who has passed away at 65 after a difficult, years-long fight with cancer. Ohio State has already been navigating through turbulent headlines. Earlier this year, University President Ted Carter stepped down following an inappropriate relationship investigation. Meanwhile. Amid all this, news of Atha’s passing struck an emotional chord with Buckeye fans who remember his contributions during a very different era of the program. Bob Atha played at Ohio State from 1978 to 1981, taking on multiple roles during his time with the team. He

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A seemingly harmless team photo has turned into one of the most talked-about NCAA moments of the year, after New Jersey Institute of Technology track athlete Jessie Fotheringham went viral again. The NJIT standout from Tamworth, Australia first caught widespread attention in February when her team posted a picture of her in uniform. The photo, meant to be a simple promotional shot. Before the team could delete the post, someone on X reposted it, and it immediately took off. The caption “Admin was cooking 🪵” only added fuel to the fire as the views skyrocketed. Fotheringham wore a tight red

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Jeff Teague has become the latest NBA figure to take a shot at Memphis, adding fuel to a growing wave of criticism aimed at the city’s player accommodations. His experience isn’t an isolated one. Over the past few seasons, several players, including LeBron James, Draymond Green and Anthony Edwards, have openly complained about their unpleasant trips to Memphis. NBA players spend much of their year on the road, and reliable hotels are essential for recovery, rest and maintaining peak conditioning. But for Teague, his stay in Memphis became an unforgettable nightmare. He recalled checking into what was supposed to be

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