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The Biggest Celebrity Fans of Every NBA Team

May 5, 2026 @ 2:52pm
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Athlon Sports

From Drake's sideline antics to Spike Lee holding down MSG, here are the favorite NBA teams of icons across pop culture.

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Here are the athletes at the 2026 Met Gala, from Angel Reese to Venus Williams – sportingnews.com

May 4, 2026 @ 5:24pm
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Sporting News

Here are the athletes at the 2026 Met Gala, from Angel Reese to Venus Williams  sportingnews.com

Read moreHere are the athletes at the 2026 Met Gala, from Angel Reese to Venus Williams – sportingnews.com

Coco Gauff, Taylor Townsend & Others Send Loving Messages To Jannik Sinner After Italian’s Madrid Open Win

May 4, 2026 @ 4:11pm
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College Football Network

Jannik Sinner receives love from Coco Gauff and others after Madrid Open win.

Read moreCoco Gauff, Taylor Townsend & Others Send Loving Messages To Jannik Sinner After Italian’s Madrid Open Win

Malik Willis Has Dolphins Fans Panicking After Throwing Out One Of The Worst First Pitches In Baseball History [VIDEO]

May 2, 2026 @ 2:03pm
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Total Pro Sports

That was not a good look, Malik...

Read moreMalik Willis Has Dolphins Fans Panicking After Throwing Out One Of The Worst First Pitches In Baseball History [VIDEO]

Michael Jordan pushed back on Stephen A. Smith’s NASCAR take

May 1, 2026 @ 6:00pm
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Awful Announcing

If you had an issue with Stephen A. Smith boldly claiming NASCAR drivers aren’t real athletes, Michael Jordan agrees with you. Last week, Smith picked a fight with golfers and NASCAR drivers by proclaiming they’re not real athletes during an episode of his Mad Dog Sports Radio show on SiriusXM. Smith broached the hot take after a…

Read moreMichael Jordan pushed back on Stephen A. Smith’s NASCAR take

Sports Legend’s Daughter Achieves Her NFL Cheerleading Dream – The Spun

Apr 30, 2026 @ 8:30pm
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The Spun

Sports Legend’s Daughter Achieves Her NFL Cheerleading Dream  The Spun

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Paige Bueckers' muscles are blowing the minds of WNBA, Dallas Wings fans – sportingnews.com

Apr 30, 2026 @ 3:47pm
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Sporting News

Paige Bueckers' muscles are blowing the minds of WNBA, Dallas Wings fans  sportingnews.com

Read morePaige Bueckers' muscles are blowing the minds of WNBA, Dallas Wings fans – sportingnews.com

Stephen A. Smith's war with NASCAR rages on as legendary driver hits back at ESPN star's viral comments: 'He knows absolutely nothing'

Apr 30, 2026 @ 11:30am
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Daily Mail US Sport

Already considered an antagonist by Cowboys fans and the NBA's LeBron James , Stephen A. Smith has now turned on NASCAR drivers, whom he considers to be something other than athletes.

Read moreStephen A. Smith's war with NASCAR rages on as legendary driver hits back at ESPN star's viral comments: 'He knows absolutely nothing'

“I’ve made hundreds of millions with it” – Anthony Davis explains why he’ll never shave his unibrow – Basketball Network

Apr 29, 2026 @ 6:14pm
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Basketball Network

“I’ve made hundreds of millions with it” – Anthony Davis explains why he’ll never shave his unibrow  Basketball Network

Read more“I’ve made hundreds of millions with it” – Anthony Davis explains why he’ll never shave his unibrow – Basketball Network

Kevin Harvick claps back at Stephen A. Smith’s claim that NASCAR drivers aren’t athletes

Apr 29, 2026 @ 11:13am
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NY Post Sports

Add NASCAR drivers to the growing list of those Stephen A. Smith has offended.

Read moreKevin Harvick claps back at Stephen A. Smith’s claim that NASCAR drivers aren’t athletes

Stephen A. Smith Slams Joey Logano Over Comments On “Athlete” Debate: “Can We Grow Up?”

Apr 28, 2026 @ 4:40pm
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Whiskey Riff Sports

Not backing down. Stephen A. Smith started quite the firestorm in the NASCAR community last week when he dismissed NASCAR drivers by claiming that they’re not “athletes.” During a discussion on his Mad Dog Sports Radio show on SiriusXM, Smith was discussing NBA star LeBron James and where he ranks on the list of all-time great athletes when it comes to longevity. And later on in the show, someone suggested that 7-time NASCAR champion Richard Petty should be on that […] The post Stephen A. Smith Slams Joey Logano Over Comments On “Athlete” Debate: “Can We Grow Up?” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Read moreStephen A. Smith Slams Joey Logano Over Comments On “Athlete” Debate: “Can We Grow Up?”

Stephen A. Smith Fires Up the NASCAR Community with Unruly Comments

Apr 28, 2026 @ 3:19pm
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Athlon Sports

Stephen A. Smith told NASCAR drivers that they are not athletes, fueling a barrage of confrontational comments from drivers alike.

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Stephen A. Smith implores Joey Logano to ‘Google me’

Apr 28, 2026 @ 2:30pm
Motor SportsNASCAR
Awful Announcing

If Joey Logano thinks Stephen A. Smith is using NASCAR just to stay relevant, then Stephen A. Smith thinks Joey Logano needs to do some more research. Last week, Smith picked a fight with golfers and NASCAR drivers by proclaiming they’re not real athletes during an episode of his Mad Dog Sports Radio show on…

Read moreStephen A. Smith implores Joey Logano to ‘Google me’

5 WWE Superstars who returned with major transformations – Sportskeeda

Apr 28, 2026 @ 2:27pm
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Sportskeeda

5 WWE Superstars who returned with major transformations  Sportskeeda

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"We would hang out and have all these pictures" – Liv Morgan's ex makes shocking reveal – Sportskeeda

Apr 28, 2026 @ 10:13am
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Sportskeeda

"We would hang out and have all these pictures" - Liv Morgan's ex makes shocking reveal  Sportskeeda

Read more"We would hang out and have all these pictures" – Liv Morgan's ex makes shocking reveal – Sportskeeda

NASCAR Debate Grows as Denny Hamlin Explains NASCAR Drivers as Athletes

Apr 28, 2026 @ 9:41am
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Heavy

In a recent episode of his podcast Actions Detrimental, Denny Hamlin addressed the ongoing question around NASCAR drivers as athletes. The three-time Daytona 500 winner shared his thoughts in a clip released by Dirty Mo Media.The topic has gained attention in sports media, with some questioning whether drivers meet the standard definition of athletes. Hamlin […] The post NASCAR Debate Grows as Denny Hamlin Explains NASCAR Drivers as Athletes appeared first on HEAVY.

Read moreNASCAR Debate Grows as Denny Hamlin Explains NASCAR Drivers as Athletes

More WWE releases expected – Reports – Sportskeeda

Apr 27, 2026 @ 5:30pm
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Sportskeeda

More WWE releases expected - Reports  Sportskeeda

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Joey Logano responds to Stephen A. Smith’s NASCAR athletes take: ‘People like that have to make comments to stay relevant’

Apr 26, 2026 @ 6:00pm
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Awful Announcing

Stephen A. Smith doesn’t think NASCAR drivers are athletes, and Joey Logano thinks he knows exactly why. “People like that have to make comments to stay relevant,” Logano said. “I mean, that’s part of their game, right? They gotta make big moments so people watch. He got exactly what he wanted — he got you…

Read moreJoey Logano responds to Stephen A. Smith’s NASCAR athletes take: ‘People like that have to make comments to stay relevant’

4 potential landing spots for Diego Pavia – sportingnews.com

Apr 25, 2026 @ 10:39pm
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Sporting News

4 potential landing spots for Diego Pavia  sportingnews.com

Read more4 potential landing spots for Diego Pavia – sportingnews.com

Michael Beasley reveals his basketball idol: "He was the one I admired the most" – Basketball Network

Apr 24, 2026 @ 5:34pm
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Basketball Network

Michael Beasley reveals his basketball idol: "He was the one I admired the most"  Basketball Network

Read moreMichael Beasley reveals his basketball idol: "He was the one I admired the most" – Basketball Network

Caleb Downs Family: Who Are the Parents and Siblings of Cowboys’ New Pick

Apr 24, 2026 @ 1:56am
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College Football Network

Caleb Downs' family surrounded by athletes.

Read moreCaleb Downs Family: Who Are the Parents and Siblings of Cowboys’ New Pick

Charles Oakley once claimed 60% of the NBA was playing high – Basketball Network

Apr 23, 2026 @ 10:23pm
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Basketball Network

Charles Oakley once claimed 60% of the NBA was playing high  Basketball Network

Read moreCharles Oakley once claimed 60% of the NBA was playing high – Basketball Network

Kurt Busch responds to Stephen A. Smith’s dismissive take on NASCAR drivers

Apr 22, 2026 @ 10:49am
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Larry Brown Sports

Stephen A. Smith’s harshly worded take about NASCAR drivers may have angered a new sports demographic and stock car racing legend Kurt Busch. During a recent episode of his  Mad Dog Sports Radio show on SiriusXM, Smith fired back at a caller who suggested that NASCAR Richard Petty is one of the greatest athletes of … The post Kurt Busch responds to Stephen A. Smith’s dismissive take on NASCAR drivers appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Read moreKurt Busch responds to Stephen A. Smith’s dismissive take on NASCAR drivers

Stephen A. Smith risks backlash with audacious verdict on golf stars – 'Are you kidding me?'

Apr 22, 2026 @ 5:34am
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Irish Star Sport

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith, known for his provocative sports commentary, has sparked fresh debate after claiming that NASCAR drivers and professional golfers are not athletes — comments that have divided the sports world

Read moreStephen A. Smith risks backlash with audacious verdict on golf stars – 'Are you kidding me?'
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