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Kordell Beckham, Brother to NFL Star Odell Beckham Jr. Just Won ‘Love Island’ USA

July 27, 2024 by newhiphopnews

“Love Island USA” has crowned its latest champions. One of them is related to pretty famous athlete. Bet you didn’t have that on your bingo card.

ICYMI, Love Island USA contestants Kordell Beckham and Serena Page emerged victorious on Sunday, securing the $100,000 prize after being voted the fan-favorite couple of the season. That name sound familiar? That’s because Kordell’s older brother, is NFL star Odell Beckham Jr., who expressed his approval of the new couple.

During the July 18 episode, he FaceTimed in to Love Island USA to congratulate the couple and offer his blessing.

Get this, Odell, who has been following the season closely, was introduced to Serena during the call and noted the instant connection between her and Kordell. He reminisced about their matching green outfits when they first arrived on the island, saying:

“The green and green, boom! Y’all just got matched together. I felt that, I’m telling you.”

As you would expect, Odell Jr. shared that he had been receiving constant messages about his “lil bro” from people eager to know his thoughts on the show. He found the attention amusing and praised Serena, calling her a “great partner” for Kordell.

Reflecting on love, here’s how Odell commented on the subject:

“Love is the most powerful thing that we have. Nothing better than just laughing with your person. I just feel like life’s all about enjoying the moments.”

The football star added he extended an invitation to Hard Rock Stadium. “I don’t know how hot it is down there, but Miami’s kind of hot so y’all get ready to come to these games,” he told the couple.

Miami could be a convenient meeting spot for Kordell and Serena, who plan to split their winnings. That’s sweet of them to play nice with the money.

Both hail from Houston, though Kordell, an aircraft fueler, currently resides in Dallas, while Serena, a media planner, is based in Los Angeles.

What’s even sweeter, Kordell expressed his delight at his brother’s enthusiasm for his new relationship. “My brother is very supportive,” he shared with E! News. “We talk damn near every day.”

Super cute. Hopefully it lasts.

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SEE IT: Team USA Basketball’s Favorite Artists During Pre-Game Warm Ups

July 27, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Let’s get right to it. FIBA, the International Basketball Federation asked some of Team USA Basketball’s star players who were their favorite artists to listen to during pre-games. Here’s how some of the squad replied:

The exact question was, “Who’s your favorite artist to listen to during pre-gram warmups?”

So we have who said what – those who were interviewed and how they answered:

Kevin Durant: Drake

Stephen Curry: Lecrae

Jason Tatum: Drake, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z

Anthony Edwards: bdifferent

Devin Booker: Drake, Jay-Z, Kanye West

Derrick White: J. Cole

Jrue Holiday: “Nah, not really” – yes he said that. Somebody trolling or being diplomatic. What ya’ll think?

Interesting, who they chose. Definitely a recurring theme when it came to Drizzy and Jay.

Here’s the receipts to see for yourself. Organic and relatable if you ask us.

Go Team USA!

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Flavor Flav Hypes Up US Women’s Water Polo Hopes at Fourth Gold Medal

July 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Flavor Flav and Olympic women’s water polo – was not on our bingo card, but the notion is making waves at the Games. The 65-year-old rapper from Public Enemy fame, has taken on the role of official hype man for the U.S. water polo teams after three-time gold medalist Maggie Steffens reached out on social media seeking financial support, highlighting the fact that many Olympians self-fund their journeys.

The press conference moderator introduced Flav with, “Welcome to an Olympics first: A Flavor Flav press conference.” If you’re not laughing at that, then something’s wrong.

But more importantly, Steffens reflected on her decision to seek public support:

“I’ve been really empowered by other women in sports to use your voice, which can be a little scary at times,” she said. “I was calling for people to know my teammates and encouraging them to follow some of the more niche sports this Olympics, especially women’s sports. And if it’s not water polo, rugby or fencing, just to give those women, those teams, a chance.”

“Flavor Flav saw that and something about it sparked his interest,” Steffens went on to say. “He has really opened the door for people to learn about our team and different communities, different people who would have never heard of water polo. And that’s exactly what sports like us need. He’s been really great at shining any light back on us, and we look forward to having him here in Paris and just keeping that positive energy going.”

Get this intro, on Friday morning, Flav—born William Jonathan Drayton Jr.—introduced himself to reporters with his usual flair, saying, “This is an honor, and this is a pleasure and a perfect measure − and I’m gonna keep this memory as a perfect treasure.”

As you might think, Flav has no prior connection to water polo, but he expressed his athletic background: “Back in the day, growing up, I was one hell of an athlete,” he claimed, having played neighborhood baseball, basketball, and football. Fact-checking for this statement was unavailable. Okay, hmm, we will take his word for it.

“I recently got in the pool and got to learn how difficult that water polo is,” said Flav, who donned a Team USA jersey, water polo cap, and his signature clock necklace (in a waterproof version). “I was in the water for seven minutes, treading water for seven minutes, boy that was the hardest seven minutes of my life! But the girls said I did good.”

Listen, he even scored a goal on Ashleigh Johnson, widely regarded as the best water polo goalie in the world. I mean one, that’s crazy and you gotta love it.

Admitting he knew little about water polo before becoming a sponsor, Flav has since signed a five-year contract with U.S. water polo. Although details of the agreement remain undisclosed, he is fully committed. Flav is dedicated to promoting the team beyond the Olympics. “Right now I count three stars on my cap,” he said, referencing the U.S. women’s last three gold medals. “I want to see a fourth.”

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Coordinated Arson Attacks Hit French Railways Right Before Paris Olympics Opening Ceremonies

July 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Whelp, the 2024 Paris Olympics is starting off, well, in flames. In a series of coordinated arson attacks early Friday, France’s sophisticated high-speed rail network was targeted. The arson caused massive disruptions for about 800,000 travelers heading to Paris, including athletes en route to the Olympic Games’ opening ceremony. In other words, this a big deal.

The fires, discovered before dawn, disrupted three major lines. Another attempt in Vergigny in the south was held off by brave rail agents who managed to scare off the suspects.

Get this, although this cause serious chaos, thankfully there were no injuries reported.

Luckily, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo assured that the damage would not impede the ceremony, where 7,000 Olympic athletes were scheduled to sail down the Seine past landmarks like Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum, and the Musee d’Orsay.

Authorities have not publicly speculated on the perpetrators’ identities or motives, nor have they confirmed any direct link to the Olympics.

The CEO of SNCF, the national railway company, Jean-Pierre Farandou, noted that the attacks were designed to maximize disruption. He said:

“The places were especially chosen to have the most serious impact, since each fire cut off two lines.” He estimated the number of affected travelers at 800,000, adding, “The evidence indicates a desire to seriously harm the French people.”

As expected, Paris prosecutors have already launched a national investigation. Those held responsible could receive prison sentences up to 20 years.

French Transport Minister Patrice Vergriete announced that train traffic had begun to resume in the afternoon. Most trains should be operational by Saturday.

Fireworks in Paris, for sure.

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[WATCH] SOURCE SPORTS: Wild Brawl Between Fans Break Out At Mets vs. Yankees Subway Series

July 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

As one fan put it, the Yanks will put a beating on the Mets one way or another.

Earlier this week, the Mets and Yankees took their NYC two-game “Subway Series” Uptown to the Bronx and the battle off the field got just as entertaining as the battle on the diamond when Yankees and Mets fans began brawling in the rotunda of Yankee Stadium, leaving several attendees lumped and bruised in the battle royale-esque scuffle.

About six people, including two women, were fighting it out, when the video shows a Yankees fan with no shirt catch a Mets fan with a strong hook, sending him to the ground. Security eventually made it to the skirmish, but not before the embarrassed Mets fan tried to redeem himself by taking on another Yankees fan until the fire finally fizzled.

Surprisingly, the NYPD said that no arrests were made, so besides a few bumps and bruises, everyone made it home okay except for the Yankees, who were edged by the Amazins 3-2 on Tuesday and spanked by them 12-3 on Wednesday. The two wins in the BX sealed their sweep and leaving them the reigning Kings of Queens.

2024 Subway Series was the first time the Mets swept the series since 2013.

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Anthony Davis Cracks Joke About LeBron’s ‘Age’ Following Latest Team USA Win

July 25, 2024 by newhiphopnews

ICYMI, team USA narrowly defeated Germany with a score of 92-88 in a pre-Olympic showcase on Monday, with LeBron James once again taking center stage. Sheesh, these games are CLOSE! Either Team USA is not quite gelling or the rest of the world has caught up. Thinking it’s the latter TBH.

James dropped 20 points, grabbed six rebounds, and dished out four assists, shooting an impressive 8-of-11 from the field in just 18 minutes of play. Brown is the oldest player in the NBA. Absolutely insane what he can still do.

LeBron’s performance has been a constant in Team USA’s showcase games, earning recognition from everyone, including his Los Angeles Lakers teammate, Anthony Davis.

Davis, who has also been a standout player for Team USA, has embraced his role off the bench, allowing James to shine. In the game against Germany, Davis contributed 10 points, seven rebounds, and one block in 14 minutes.

Get this, as they headed back to the locker room after the win, Davis joked about LeBron’s ability to perform at such a high level even in his mid-40s.

“He’s still doing it at 45” Davis, hilariously said. LeBron is not but you get the sarcasm, right?

Davis humorously acknowledged James’ continued dominance despite being the team’s oldest player by several years. We said it so, it’s only right Davis did too, since he’s so close to the punchline.

Over their five up and down seasons together in Los Angeles, Davis and James have developed one of the NBA’s strongest teammate bonds. While others might hesitate to joke about James’ age, because he can cook just about anyone in the league, Davis has no qualms about playfully ribbing his older teammate, a testament to their close friendship.

James, now 39 and entering his 22nd NBA season, continues to lead and excel for a Team USA squad favored to win gold in Paris. Davis’ jokes, born out of deep admiration, highlight the remarkable longevity and enduring talent of LeBron James. Respect your elders, and don’t forget to crack a joke here and there along the way.

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See it: LeBron Unveils Signature LeBron 22 Shoes During Team USA Practice

July 25, 2024 by newhiphopnews

LeBron James sported his new LeBron 22 signature Nike kicks during a Team USA Olympic practice. Perfect setting if you ask us. Plenty of press to snap shots, and why not test out his new drip while cooking his teammates on the court.

LeBron donned his latest signature shoes in a patriotic colorway of white, navy blue, and red. The LeBron 22, fully revealed, maintains the low-cut silhouette seen in the previous two models, adhering to a design that complements LeBron’s evolving game focused on efficiency.

LeBron’s kicks in action was posted on Nice Kicks @nicekicks X account.

Bron has consistently sported a new signature Nike basketball shoe every season since his debut with the Nike Air Zoom Generation in 2003, leading up to the LeBron 21 worn this past season.

Shoe designer Jason Petrie added a creative touch to the Swoosh logo on the LeBron 22, incorporating it into the upper with a cut-out overlay, reminiscent of the Air Zoom Generation. The sneaker “draws design elements” from last year’s LeBron 21 and features a Team USA colorway, aligning with LeBron’s goal to secure a third Olympic gold medal.

Even though Nike hasn’t announced an official release date for the LeBron 22, Ali Alba from House of Heat indicated that it is expected to launch during the holiday season later this year. So rest assume they are on the way.

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NBA’s Landmark Agreement with Amazon Prime and NBC Reportedly Not Matched by TNT in Announcement From League

July 24, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Looks like the “Inside the NBA” swan song is around the corner. NBC and Amazon have secured a landmark deal with the NBA to carry games, in a significant shift from previous arrangements.

This mega deal follows TNT’s last ditch efforts to retain its broadcast rights. Although TNT’s parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery, claimed it matched Amazon’s offer, the NBA disagreed and opted for Amazon’s 11-year, $1.8 billion annual contract.

Here’s what the NBA said in a statement:

”Warner Bros. Discovery’s most recent proposal did not match the terms of Amazon Prime Video’s offer, and therefore, we have entered into a long-term arrangement with Amazon. Our new arrangement with Amazon supports our goal by complementing the broadcast, cable, and streaming packages that are already part of our new Disney and NBCUniversal arrangements. All three partners have also committed substantial resources to promote the league and enhance the fan experience.”

Get this, TNT Sports responded by asserting its contractual right to match offers and accused the NBA of misinterpreting their agreement. Sounds like legal entanglements are en route but who’s to say. But TNT certainly vowed to take appropriate action while continuing to broadcast the NBA on TNT and Max.

NBC’s return to NBA coverage marks a notable comeback, having previously carried NBA games from 1990-2002. Breaking down the coverage, NBC, ESPN, and Amazon will all hold broadcast rights starting with the 2025-26 season. ESPN and ABC will retain primary coverage, including the NBA Finals.

Amazon’s new package is robust and desirable. It includes rights to six conference finals over the 11-year contract, the NBA Cup, play-in games, and Thursday night regular season games post-NFL coverage. This differs from TNT’s current package, which features Tuesday and Thursday night games, All-Star weekend, and playoff games through the Western Conference finals.

Despite the new deals, TNT will continue to broadcast NBA games through the 2025 Western Conference finals. At least they have a little while to go before the hammer comes down.

“Inside the NBA,” hosted by Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Shaquille O’Neal, remains a staple of TNT’s coverage. Johnson has indicated he won’t leave TNT, while Barkley has considered various options, including retirement. That would be unfortunate for a lot of fans who really tune in just to see those guys talk shop and have fun.

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SOURCE SPORTS: MLB Launches “The 6-1-1” Baseball Podcast With Ryan Howard And Jimmy Rollins

July 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Baseball has been given two new voices on the airwaves titled The 6-1-1, an MLB podcast featuring Philadelphia Phillies greats Ryan Howard And Jimmy Rollins.

Featuring National League MVPs Jimmy Rollins and Ryan Howard, the 6-1-1 podcast is produced by Major League Baseball and is available on MLB.com as well as where all podcasts are found. New episodes will post every two weeks and feature guests both in baseball and from outside of the game. In episode two, which will debut on August 8^th, Rollins and Howard interview their former fellow infielder and current MLB Europe ambassador Chase Utley.

The premiere episode features World Series Champion, 4x All Star and Cy Young winner CC Sabathia, speaking about the exciting atmosphere surrounding the 2009 World Series when the Yankees faced the Phillies. “We come up the escalator in the train station in Philly and the whole city was there. It was all Phillies fans screaming and going nuts,” said Sabathia.

Howard anticipates a positive reception from the fans, saying, “We are going to have a lot of fun, just be ourselves and have some great, interesting guests for the fans.”

Howard played 13 seasons as a first baseman with Philadelphia where he hit 382 home runs. Howard was a three-time All-Star, the 2005 NL Rookie of the Year, 2006 NL Most Valuable Player, and a member of the 2008 World Series champion Phillies.

Rollins is a 17-year veteran shortstop who played the majority of his career with the Philadelphia Phillies. Nicknamed “J-Roll,” Rollins collected 2,455 hits in his MLB career, won the NL MVP in 2007, is a 3-time All-Star, won four Gold Gloves, and was a member of the 2008 World Series champion Phillies team.

“We are looking forward to giving current and former players the opportunity to express themselves and share their stories in a different way than they have before,” said Rollins.

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Gilbert Arenas Goes on Xenophobic Rant About the South Sudan Olympic Squad After Team USA Nearly Loses Exhibition Game

July 22, 2024 by newhiphopnews

No Chill Gilbert Arenas is under fire, once again, this time for going on a wild xenophobic rant about the South Sudan basketball team following Team USA’s near defeat in a recent exhibition game.

What’s crazy about this beyond what comes off as xenophobia and what some are calling straight up racism, is South Sudan BALLED OUT. They showed up despite the fact that these young brothers are mostly living in different parts of the world due to their country being subjected to generational conflicts, civil war and more.

Then Arenas comes in with his comedy that only he finds funny to criticize the America’s team, lead by LeBron James, Anthony Edwards, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant and Anthony Davis just to make these weird downright racist comments about African society. Everybody we just mentioned is Black. And Arenas is “joking” about AFRICAN SOCIETY. SMH.

Here’s what he said …

“The males almost lost to some Africans. We almost lost and the King had to save us. I know the LeBron haters are mad. We almost lost to the ‘Ahi Ahi’ tribe, this is crazy,” Arenas was eluding to LeBron James’ game saving role for Team USA win.

Agent Zero didn’t stop there. He made ridiculous remarks about Joel Embiid, a player from Cameroon, by flat out associating him with the South Sudanese team, saying:

“Man, Embiid over there goddamn throwing the game because he’s throwing the game for his cousins and shit. We’re not supposed to be losing to them. Come on man! Cool runnings? We’re not supposed to lose to some Cool Runnings team. They don’t even have shoes! They get shoes from America, we have to ship them shoes.”

What the actual F. Is Gilbert Arenas okay?

Oh he didn’t stop. He kept going:

“We’re losing to people who are shooting on peach baskets, in dirt, no shoes.”

Get this, South Sudan’s basketball program, spearheaded by former NBA veteran player Luol Deng, has made remarkable strides, culminating in their qualification for the 2024 Olympics.

The country itself is a new state and only gained sovereign independence just over a decade ago. Arenas’ vile remarks failed to mention their monumental achievements and that of its national team on the international stage.

Arenas usually has honest takes on basketball. He often makes great points about the sport, the business of the NBA and understands the nuances of the game. All that aside this was wack and he owes South Sudan, and the whole damn continent an apology. Period.

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