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SOCIALizing: Miami Heat Take Stance on “X” Against Hate And Anti Haitian Rhetoric

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If you have been paying attention lately you’d see that Trump, JD Vance and a bunch of right wing weirdos have been straight up lying about lawful Haitian immigrants, primarily living in Springfield, Ohio. The state JD Vance is a senator. Unreal. But far from the midwest town, in Miami, Florida, where there’s huge Haitian American and immigrant community, the NBA’s Heat franchise has taken a stand against hate. They just tweeted the following:

“The Miami Heat staff, like Miami itself, is a diverse and brilliant mix of vibrant culture, including many members of our Haitian community. The false narrative surround them is hurtful and offensive and had sadly made innocent people targets of hateful speech and physical threats. Our Haitian employees, fans and friends deserve better. Ansanm nou kanpé fo.”

Engagement is solid with 1.1M Views, 6.9K Reposts, 697 Quotes, 40K Likes and 685 Bookmarks.

Check out the tweet here:

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2024 Football Season: NFL Week 2 Sunday Recap!

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The 2024 NFL season is in full swing and Week 2 was all business. Here’s the recap of all games. Just a reminder, Monday Night Football is tonight with the Atlanta Falcons in Philly to take on the Eagles.

Here’s the rundown from Sunday’s games:

MINNESOTA VIKINGS 23, SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS 17    

Sam Darnold threw for 268 yards and two touchdowns, including a 97-yard pass to Justin Jefferson, leading the Vikings to a 23-17 victory. Despite injuries and turnovers, Minnesota held off the 49ers in Darnold’s first home start.

NEW YORK JETS 24, TENNESSEE TITANS 17    

The Jets’ offensive line excelled in their 24-17 win over the Titans, allowing only one quarterback pressure. Aaron Rodgers took advantage of the clean pockets to throw two touchdown passes, leading the Jets to victory.

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS 26, CAROLINA PANTHERS 3    

The Chargers routed the Panthers 26-3. Justin Herbert had a modest game but still outperformed Bryce Young, who averaged just 3.2 yards per attempt, drawing boos from the home crowd.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS 23, NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 20    

The Seahawks edged the Patriots 23-20 in overtime. Despite a strong rushing performance from New England, Seattle’s Geno Smith connected with his receivers for 246 yards, securing the win.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS 20, DETROIT LIONS 16    

Baker Mayfield led the Buccaneers to a 20-16 victory over the Lions, avenging last season’s playoff loss. Mayfield passed for 185 yards and a touchdown, also scoring on a designed run.

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS 21, NEW YORK GIANTS 18    

The Commanders defeated the Giants 21-18, with Austin Seibert’s game-winning field goal. Jayden Daniels showcased his dual-threat ability, while Giants QB Daniel Jones delivered a clean but conservative performance.

GREEN BAY PACKERS 16, INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 10    

The Packers, led by fill-in QB Malik Willis and running back Josh Jacobs, defeated the Colts 16-10. Green Bay’s defense limited Colts QB Anthony Richardson, securing the win.

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS 26, BALTIMORE RAVENS 23    

The Raiders handed the Ravens their first 0-2 start since 2015, winning 26-23. Gardner Minshew connected with Davante Adams and Brock Bowers in the second half to lead the Raiders to victory.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS 44, DALLAS COWBOYS 19    

The Saints cruised past the Cowboys 44-19, with Alvin Kamara scoring four times. Derek Carr added 250 passing yards and two touchdowns, signaling New Orleans as a strong contender.

CLEVELAND BROWNS 18, JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 13    

Jerry Jeudy’s standout performance helped the Browns edge the Jaguars 18-13. Jacksonville’s QB Trevor Lawrence struggled with turnovers, failing to complete a late-game comeback.

ARIZONA CARDINALS 41, LOS ANGELES RAMS 10    

The Cardinals dominated the Rams 41-10, with Kyler Murray and Marvin Harrison Jr. leading a high-powered offense. The Rams suffered key injuries, including Cooper Kupp, amid offensive line struggles.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS 26, CINCINNATI BENGALS 25    

The Chiefs narrowly defeated the Bengals 26-25, with Harrison Butker’s 51-yard field goal sealing the win. Despite two interceptions of Patrick Mahomes, the Bengals couldn’t overcome the defending champions.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS 13, DENVER BRONCOS 6    

The Steelers defeated the Broncos 13-6, as Denver rookie QB Bo Nix struggled, throwing his third interception of the season. Pittsburgh’s backup QB Justin Fields led the team to a 2-0 start.

HOUSTON TEXANS 19, CHICAGO BEARS 13    

The Texans beat the Bears 19-13, with C.J. Stroud passing for 260 yards and a touchdown. Houston’s defense dominated, sacking Bears QB Caleb Williams seven times and intercepting him twice.

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Former Laker Coach Byron Scott Changes His Tune On JJ Redick Head Coach Hiring

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Great thing about opinions, you can change them. Apparently, that’s the case with Byron Scott, former Lakers player and coach, who just revised his opinion on the Los Angeles Lakers’ decision to hire JJ Redick as their new head coach.

ICYMI, initially, Scott was critical of the move, expressing doubts about Redick’s lack of professional coaching experience.

While speaking with our friends at TMZ Sports, Scott said, “I got a lot of respect for him because of what he’s done in the league, but when it comes to coaching, people wanted an experienced coach.” His perspective changed after learning about the seasoned coaching staff Redick assembled, including veteran coaches Nate McMillan and Scott Brooks. McMillan has coached teams like the Indiana Pacers and Atlanta Hawks, while Brooks led the Oklahoma City Thunder to the NBA Finals.

Get this, Scott acknowledged the impact of these additions, saying, “You got some guys who have head coaching experience, who’ve been on that bench before, who’ve won championships on that bench.” With this experienced support, Scott now feels more confident in Redick’s potential to succeed with the Lakers.

“I’m excited. I think JJ’s going to do well with the staff that he has and the players that he has,” Scott went on to add. He also emphasized the importance of LeBron James and Anthony Davis staying healthy for the team’s success under Redick’s leadership. According to Scott, the Lakers’ ability to thrive this season will largely depend on keeping their star players available.

Check this, although initially skeptical, Scott has grown optimistic about Redick’s prospects as head coach. He also hinted at future coaching plans of his own, suggesting something significant might be on the horizon for his career. For now, Scott is focused on watching how Redick and his new coaching staff navigate the upcoming NBA season.

At the end of the day, he can watch all day long but JJ Redick is the coach. Period.

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SOURCE SPORTS: UFC Mistakes Terence Crawford For Kendrick Lamar During Broadcast

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The UFC organization is being called everything from insensitive to racist after they aired a broadcast where boxer Terence Crawford was mistaken for famed Compton emcee Kendrick Lamar.

The “Not Like Us” lyricist spit this verse on “Euphoria”, saying, “I’m Terence Crawford, yeah, I’m whooping feet.” Many people laughed at the coincidence of his predictions, but they still launched a campaign accusing the UFC of racism, which is understandable. Crawford and Lamar are in two different forms of entertainment, and no insult to either, but the two personalities do not look alike at all.

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UFC has yet to comment on the viral mishap.

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SOURCE SPORTS: Twins Organization Cans Catcher For Tipping Pitches To Opposing Batters

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Did you think this only happened on Space Jam?

The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels, a Low-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins, fired catcher Derek Bender for the unspeakable; Bender was tipping batters from the opposing team as to what pitches were coming from the mound, giving them a heads up. For the non-followers of baseball, it’s probably one of the most blatant forms of cheating.

The sixth round draft pick out of Coastal Carolina was playing in a doubleheader last Friday(September 6) against the Lakeland Flying Tigers, a fam team for the Detroit Tigers, when he was reportedly telling several batters what pitches were being thrown by Mussels’ starter Ross Dunn.

Lakeland brought in four runs in the second inning and took a 6-0 shut out to win the Florida State League West division and eliminate Fort Myers from playoff possibility after the Mussels held a six-game lead just three weeks earlier.

The Lakeland coaches informed Fort Myers’ coaches after the game of Bender’s antics and the Flying Tigers gave no indication either. Sources say that he told his teammates that he wanted the season to be over. Bender spent the final two games of the season in the team’s bullpen instead of in the dugout. Ironically, the Mussels won both games.

Bender played 19 games for Fort Myers, hitting .200/.273/.333 with two home runs and eight RBIs. In three seasons at Coastal Carolina, he hit .326/.408/.571 with 32 home runs and 153 RBIs in 144 games.

A catcher and first baseman selected with the 188th pick this year, Bender signed for $297,500, slightly below the $320,800 slot for that selection. He will keep the entirety of his bonus, sources said.

Both Bender and the Twins organization declined to comment.

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After Tua Tagovailoa’s Latest Concussion Many Believe Dophins QB Should Retire

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Football is a dangerous sport. And Las Vegas Raiders coach Antonio Pierce sparked conversations about Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s future after he suffered his third diagnosed concussion in as many seasons.

ICYMI, Tagovailoa exited the Dolphins’ loss to the Buffalo Bills after a hit to the helmet caused a fencing response, a clear sign of a concussion. He was placed into the concussion protocol, marking his third such injury after missing five games in 2022 due to concussions.

Get this, during a news conference, Pierce, who played nine seasons in the NFL, advised Tagovailoa to prioritize his health and consider retirement. “I’ll be honest, I’d tell him to retire. It’s not worth it,” Pierce said. “Scary — you could see right away; the players’ faces on the field… He’s going to live longer than he’s going to play football. Take care of your family.”

What’s interesting is other NFL coaches weighed in on the issue as well. Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Pederson stressed the importance of prioritizing player health, saying, “If it was one of our guys, you have to be very careful and do the right thing for the player… You just have to continue to think about the player and the health and safety of the player.” Pederson, also a former NFL player, suggested that players should carefully consider their careers when facing recurring head injuries.

Then Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel addressed the media, emphasizing that Tagovailoa’s immediate focus should be on his health and family. “You’re talking about his career — his career is his,” McDaniel said. He urged the public to avoid speculation about Tagovailoa’s future, saying it’s not helpful at this time. McDaniel added that Tagovailoa is unlikely to play in the next game but emphasized that decisions about his future would be up to him and his medical team.

What ever the decision we hope Tagovailo prioritizes his health above all else.

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See It: LeBron James Reacts on The Gram to Dwyane Wade’s Miami Heat Statue Announcement

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We all know Dwyane Wade is widely regarded as the greatest player in Miami Heat history. This is a fact and a non-argument. The South Beach legend will soon be honored with a statue outside the Kaseya Center.

Get this: The bronze statue, set to be unveiled at 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 27, will stand at the Kaseya Center West Plaza. Wade will attend the ceremony, joined by Pat Riley, Erik Spoelstra, and the current Heat team.

The event will also feature live performances from Rick Ross and Nino Breeze. Interesting choices.

What’s more, the statue, crafted by the Rotblatt Amrany Studio—renowned for iconic works like the ‘Michael Jordan Spirit’ statue in Chicago and the Kobe Bryant ‘Black Mamba’ statue in Los Angeles—recognizes Wade’s immense contributions to the Miami Heat. Wade led the franchise to three NBA Championships, and the organization never won a title without him.

Now check out LeBron James’s reaction to the news. Wade’s former teammate and friend reacted to the announcement by sharing the Heat’s video announcement on his Instagram story, accompanied by several raised-hand emojis, showing his excitement and support for the honor.

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Looks like Bron is happy for his fellow “Heatles” champion. We are too.

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SOURCE SPORTS: Could Lindor And Judge Bring The NL And AL MVP Trophies To The Big Apple?

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Ever since the Baseball Writers Association of America started casting votes for the Kenesaw Landis AL/NL Most Valuable Player Awards in 1931, the same city has claimed the coveted titles only 12 times, with New York players taking it home over half of those occasions. In 2024, for the first time in almost 70 years, NYC could possibly gloat about having both of the best baseball players in Major League Baseball.

The Big Apple hasn’t welcomed both MVPs home since 1956 when Mickey Mantle won MVP for the AL and Dodgers’ Don Newcombe brought it back to Brooklyn. Only a year prior, Yanks HOF catcher Yogi Berra took the American League trophy. At the same time, Brooklyn’s Roy Campanella won the NL MVP in his last season before he was left paralyzed after a tragic car accident. In ’54, it was Yogi Berra again. Willie Mays (Giants), Berra and Campanella took their first MVPs twin titles in 1951, Joe DiMaggio and Dolph Camilli of the Dodgers won both MVPs a decade earlier(1941), while the Yankees legend Lou Gehrig and NY Giants’ Carl Hubbell were the first to bring both AL and NL Most Valuable Player titles back to NYC in 1936. Lindor and Judge may just have the magic to make it happen here once again.

No one can ignore the wave that the Mets have been riding, given their eight-game winning streak, which locked in their Wild Card spot and those feats would have been unattainable without superstar shortstop Francisco Lindor and his red hot appearances at the plate. The 30-year-old belted nine of his 31 HRs of this season were in those last eight outings, including two in the same game against the Padres with one of those dingers being a grand slam. As the Mets’ ironman, Lindor has not missed a game this season and only missed three games since suffering an oblique injury during his rookie season in 2021. Sure to surpass 30 stolen bags before the end of September, there’s no question why Lindor is a close second in the NL MVP rankings., this year.

Bronx Bombers’ right fielder Aaron Judge has posted unequaled stats this season while helping the Yanks lead the helm in the AL East, including the most home runs in MLB(51), only to be trailed by the number one NL MVP contender, Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani. #99 has the 3rd highest batting average in the league(.319), only behind Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr., who have played more games and had more plate appearances than Judge in 2024. Judge also leads the league in RBIs(126), forcing teams to deliberately attempt to keep him from making contact with the ball, which is why he also leads the league in walks.

As with anything in baseball and life, there is no such thing as a sure thing. Many critics believe that Lindor batting under .300 is a no for an MVP. However, despite the entire baseball world watching Ohtani on his road to 50/50, Lindor’s only MVP competition still hasn’t broken the .300 mark either. Even Judge, with his phenomenal hitting feats, still ties Oakland’s Brent Rooker with the most Ks in the league(156). Additionally, Judge’s bat has been going cold lately, with no HRs in his last 13 games since the Home Run Derby, which has the Yankees’ record split 13-12 in their last 25 games.

 

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SOURCE SPORTS: Shannon Sharpe Gets Offer From Porn Site After IG Live Blooper

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Ever since Shannon Sharpe went x-rated on his IG Live earlier this week, his name has been trending and not just in the world of sports. It is now being reported that a popular porn site is willing to give the sports and culture pundit a nice bag to get some more of his adult content on their platform.

The Porn Dude, an adult site that net millions of monthly viewers, offered Sharpe a whopping $100,000 to take his xxx IG Live antics over to TPD.

“We would love to offer him a solid $100,000,” they told TMZ. “to see him avoid the t**s and p**** defense and see him score the ultimate BBC touchdown on our set. 😄”

“If he’s looking to make a career change,” they continued, “tell him we’ve got a jersey ready for him! 😉”

With all of the hoopla surrounding the recent online slip up, it’s doubtful that the Club Shay Shay host will take them up on their offer, but who doesn’t like options?

Sharpe says that he was embarrassed by the incident, admitting that he wasn’t hacked despite what was initially stated by his reps.

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Patrick Mahomes Not Endorsing VP Harris or Trump Although His Wife Seemingly Supports One Particular Candidate

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Kansas City Chiefs suer star quarterback Patrick Mahomes wants no part of the political discourse. Well, sort of doesn’t. 

The Super Bowl champion stated on Wednesday that he will not endorse any presidential candidate, including Donald Trump or Kamala Harris, despite Trump’s continued comments about Mahomes’ wife, Brittany, being a supporter of his campaign. 

Here’s what he said:

“I don’t want my place and my platform to be used to endorse a candidate or do whatever, either way,” Mahomes said, focusing instead on encouraging people to register to vote and do their own research. “I think my place is to inform people to get registered to vote. It’s to inform people to do their own research and then make the best decision for them and their family.”

In case you missed the earth shattering news, his comments came after Taylor Swift, who is dating Mahomes’ teammate Travis Kelce, publicly endorsed Kamala Harris for president. 

Trump responded to Swift’s endorsement by saying in a Fox News interview, “I actually like Mrs. Mahomes much better, if you want to know the truth. She’s a big Trump fan. I like Brittany. I think Brittany is great.”

Only Trump would compare Brittany Mahomes to Taylor Swift in a conversation about political endorsements. Weird.

Trump had previously referenced Brittany Mahomes after she briefly liked an Instagram post outlining the GOP platform. He posted on Truth Social: 

“I want to thank beautiful Brittany Mahomes for so strongly defending me.” Brittany has since remained politically quiet, only responding to critics on social media, saying, “To be a hater as an adult, you have to have some deep-rooted issues you refuse to heal from childhood.”

Get this, when asked about Trump’s remarks about his wife, Mahomes sidestepped the question, emphasizing his focus on his family. “At the end of the day, it’s about me and my family and how we treat other people.”

Of course he championed his wife, hightlighting the charitable work he and Brittany do in the community, saying, “I think you see Brittany does a lot in the community. I do a lot in the community to help bring people up, and give people an opportunity to use their voice. In political times people are going to use stuff here and there, but I can’t let that affect how I go about my business every single day of my life.”

While Mahomes declined to speak about his personal political views, he emphasized the importance of unity.

Unity. Yeah. Maybe he should pick a side. Just sayin.

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