On Friday, President Donald Trump turned a campaign rally for “Big” Luther Strange in Huntsville, Alabama to a public blast on two of the world’s biggest sporting stages: the NBA and the NFL. In his speech, Trump attacked the NFL players who refused to stand during the national anthem out of protest to racism and […]
With the NCAA football season already in full swing and both men’s and women’s basketball right around the corner, the University of Kansas has announced that it has extended its partnership with adidas for the near future. According to a statement put out by the university, the German clothing brand will supply uniforms, apparel, and accessories across […]
The New York Knicks have agreed to trade forward Carmelo Anthony to the Oklahoma City Thunder. League sources told ESPN over the weekend that the 33-year old veteran will be joining the Thunder in exchange for center Enes Kanter, forward Doug McDermott and a second-round pick in the 2018 NBA draft. The news of the […]
Madden 18’s artificial intelligence is designed to react to every play, simulating live football right down to the human error. One formation, however, has puzzled the computer-controlled defense, and players are using that mismatch for easy, consistent yardage.Read more… Continue Reading at http://kotaku.com
So you always thought you were a baller? Well now is the time to prove it — in the virtual world at least. The Toronto Raptors are joining an elite eSports league and you have the chance to be on their roster. Developers from Take-Two and 2K Sports have designed an online championship that is […]
With the recent news of adidas overtaking Jordan Brand to claim the #2 sneaker brand spot in the U.S., it appears that its war with JB’s mother brand Nike, has once again spilled over to the NBA hardcourt. Although Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is currently inked to Nike, videos of him showcasing a van […]
Crying Jordan meme FTW ? ? ? pic.twitter.com/Dqq8zhPJ91— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) September 21, 2017 Memes have officially taken over the Internet and our lives, and most recently the most popular sports memes ever, the Crying Jordan face, was included on the game show Jeopardy!. Under the category “Fond Meme-ories,” the Crying Jordan meme first gained […]
Jake LaMotta, the championship boxing legend who inspired the 1980 Martin Scorsese classic Raging Bull, has passed away at the age of 95. Born on Manhattan’s Lower East Side on July 10, 1922, LaMotta was one of five children; his father was a Sicilian immigrant and his mother was raised by Italian immigrants. LaMotta would […]
Over the past weekend, Nike took its talents to Los Angeles to officially reveal its selection of NBA jerseys. During the unveiling, Nike shared its forthcoming Association, Icon and standout Statement jerseys to those invited, causing a sea of opinions and intrigue. During the festivities, representatives from each NBA team were in attendance such as […]
According to a new report from ESPN — and teaming up with sports tax expert Robert Raiola, director of the sports and entertainment group for PKF O’Connor Davies — it looks like our favorite pro basketball players aren’t making as much as we think they do. After excluding all the federal and state taxes they […]
The super fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor has come and gone, but attention on Mayweather remains largely active. This time the 50-0 boxer makes headlines for his self-indulgent behaviour, recently purchasing a $26 million USD mansion in Beverly Hills to celebrate his win over MMA fighter McGregor. Mayweather also reportedly dropped another $500,000 […]
In a quick turnaround amidst claims that Kevin Durant was exposed for clapping back at fans via a secret Twitter account, the NBA star has since responded addressing such allegations. First and foremost, he has accepted responsibility for commenting on not wanting to play for Oklahoma City Thunder coach Billy Donovan, while alluding to the […]
For the first time in competition history, the English Premier League is allowing teams to put sponsors on a jersey’s sleeves. Everton announced theirs the other day, and it’s…Angry Birds.Read more… Continue Reading at http://kotaku.com
For the first time, Vans is putting out its very own full-length snowboarding film. Known as LANDLINE, the feature is billed as providing a “raw, behind the lens perspective of the Vans snowboard team as they travel the globe showcasing their creative talents and eclectic personalities.” The movie was shot mainly on Kodak 16mm film […]
NBA champion Kevin Durant recently accidentally exposed his fake Twitter account after replying to a fan that questioned him leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder with his real account. Oddly speaking in third person, Durant took to defending himself while trashing his former coach and teammates, most likely meaning to do so using a fake account. […]
Though Kyrie Irving has officially completed his trade to the Boston Celtics from the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Irving/James drama continues to make headlines. During a recent interview on ESPN’s “First Take,” Irving discussed his departure from LeBron James and the Cavs. Speaking with Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman about the trade, Irving stated: “I […]
Fresh from releasing a new set of tees, caps and decks last month, Alex Olson’s skate-focused Call Me 917 brand has now dropped a new video. The cut — which runs for a little over 35 minutes — opens with fans of the brand and concerned parents, who have taken the brand’s name a little too […]
Hitting the slopes is cool, but sharing a first-person view of you catching some sick air is even cooler. While everyone fancies themselves a potential X-Games contestant when they strap a camera to their face, not everyone requires the durability that the sport-friendly action cam provides. For most of us, the answer…Read more… Continue Reading […]
In a recent interview reported by media outlet TMZ, it appears as though another fighter has come out of the woodworks — gunning for Conor McGregor. Following McGregor’s recent defeat at the hands of Mayweather in last month’s monumental boxing match, UFC Welterweight Mike Perry has gone on record to challenge The Notorious One, in […]
As part of its new deal with the NBA, Nike has just unveiled all of its new alternate jerseys for the upcoming season. Dubbed the “Statement Edition,” all 30 of the league’s teams will receive a new set of uniforms, featuring a variety of different team colors paired with undertones of black and white. In […]
