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Kevin Durant Reportedly Wasn’t Comfortable On The Suns From The Start

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The Phoenix Suns have been swept by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Kevin Durant’s Suns were outmatched, outmuscled, and outplayed by the Wolves led by Anthony Edwards. The Suns lost game 4 122-116 on Sunday night, and it is an anticlimactic end to the season for what many called a super team when they were assembled. Kevin Durant scored 33 points, and his teammate Devin Booker poured in 49 in a losing effort. Bradley Beal had a forgettable 9 points and largely struggled to cope with the Wolves defense. 

The series against the Wolves has illuminated the Suns’ team dynamics. They boast one of the most gifted scorers in NBA history in Durant. Booker is a great scorer and one of the best 2-guards in the league. Bradley Beal was at least a great scorer before his injury. However, the team lacks a real point guard. Moreover, the Suns seemed to rely on their three stars taking turns trying to score rather than running a cohesive offense. Ultimately, The Wolves showed the flaws in the Suns’ roster and how everyone fits. Evidently, Kevin Durant has always had questions about his role and fit on the team.

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Kevin Durant Unhappy About Offensive Role On Suns 

Reportedly, Kevin Durant has expressed that he has been uncomfortable in his role all season. Durant feels like he was made to spot up in the corner too much as his other teammates handle the action. Additionally, Durant has reportedly expressed that the offense didn’t play to his strengths as the Sun’s game plan was built around pick and rolls. In his post-game presser, Durant denied the report and reinforced that he was always excited to play with Booker and Beal. Ultimately, the Suns are a flawed team with a ton of offensive talent that doesn’t fit together in the best way. 

The Suns are headed home, and the Timberwolves are heading to the second round. Additionally, Anthony Edwards is planting his flag as the next big star in the league. Furthermore, the young gun talked trash all the way through the sweep and backed it up with his play. Minnesota’s defense is legitimate, and it gives them a chance against anyone. Their likely opponent in round 2 is the Denver Nuggets, who are up 3-1 on the Lakers. Overall, It might be the must-see matchup of the playoffs.

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Devin Haney’s Promoter Is Pushing For Blockbuster Rematch With Ryan Garcia

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Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia finally faced off this past weekend. The much-anticipated fight was entertaining, but Haney was outclassed. Ryan Garcia beat the WBC title holder by a majority decision. Garcia knocked Haney down three times in the later rounds, showing his dominance and trademark speed. The fight was hyped by Garcia’s outlandish promo that almost overshadowed the fight itself. Garcia was unable to take home Haney’s WBC title because he was officially overweight for the fight. 

Fans are excited about the prospect of a rematch between the two fighters. Now, we are hearing rumblings from Haney’s camp that they want a rematch as well. A rematch where the title could actually be up for grabs would draw a lot of attention. Due to how entertaining the fight was, it will be bigger than the first match. Haney’s promoter is letting it be known that they are working on a rematch for their prizefighter. They aren’t taking the defeat lightly and will look to make a statement about whether they get their desired rematch. 

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Devin Haney’s Promoter Issues Rematch Challenge

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 20: Devin Haney (gray trunks) reacts after being knocked down by Ryan Garcia (white trunks) during their WBC Super Lightweight title bout at Barclays Center on April 20, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Eddie Hearn, Haney’s promoter, hopes the two young talents can square off once again. When asked about a potential rematch, he said, “I hope so.” Hearn is one of boxing’s best promoters and, of course, sees a tremendous opportunity for a hyped rematch. Hearn is not unaware that the ball is in Ryan Garcia’s court. Winning the fight means the pressure is on Garcai to also want a rematch, something he doesn’t have to do. Hearn said, “I think that Ryan’s in a great position. He’s a huge star. He’s going to pick the fights that he likes and he wants.”

Hearn continued saying, “But, [Ryan] did come in overweight. You know, we would like a chance to put it right on an even playing field.” Devin Haney’s title remained with him because of Rayans weight. He concluded, “Ryan was a huge star before. And that win, he’s going to look at the right fights for him for the most money. So, hopefully, it will involve a Devin Haney rematch. But Devin’s still a world champion. And, we’ll see what happens.” Garcia has yet to win a major title in his professional career. If he wants a title, he might have to go up against Devin Haney to get it. 

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Floyd Mayweather Fires Back At Gervonta Davis

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Floyd Mayweather has responded to Gervonta “Tank” Davis after the young boxer’s fiery rant. Davis was responding to a Mayweather Instagram post that threw shots at “young boxers.” Gervonta took these veiled shots as shade towards himself, so he responded as such with his own Instagram response. Davis accused Mayweather of holding money from various boxers to whom he owes money. Additionally, Tank says that he is hiding out in Dubai, so his debtors can’t collect. Now Mayweather has responded to Tank, and this back-and-forth will probably go on for a while. 

The rift between Tank and Mayweather began to widen when Tank won the world title in 2017. Their relationship further deteriorated in 2022 when Tank left Mayweather’s fight promotion to go solo. Last year, Tank accused Mayweather of ejecting him from his gym during his preparation for a fight with Ryan Garcia, claiming that Mayweather was trying to hinder his training. Tank’s resentment towards Mayweather is palpable, and he has now stoked the flames of their feud. 

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Floyd Mayweather Responds To Gervonta Davis With Vicious Comeback

Floyd Mayweather responded by posting a video of Gervonta Davis dancing with a caption overlaid on the video. Mayweather wrote,  “We always knew he had sugar in his tank.” The play on words is a derogatory attack on Tank’s personality. This beef goes back a while and will likely continue for the foreseeable future. It has been over one year since Tank defeated Ryan Garcia in his last fight. Davis is set to take on June 15th in a non-title fight. Gervonta is looking to stay on track, but Floyd is actively trying to shake the fighter up. 

Mayweather is also beefing with the father of Devin Haney. After Haney’s defeat at the hands of Ryan Garcia, Floyd Mayweather called Garcia to congratulate him. Haney’s father did not appreciate him calling Garcia and called the boxing legend out for disloyalty. Hopefully, there will be a rematch between Haney and Garcia soon because it seems like it has caused a lot of boxing drama. Overall, Davis and Myweathers beef will probably have more updates soon. 

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OJ Simpson’s Cause Of Death Confirmed

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The official cause of death for O.J. Simpson has been disclosed. Prostate cancer claimed the life of the infamous American figure. The death certificate for the disgraced former football player and actor has been obtained by Malcolm Lavergne, Simpson’s longtime attorney and the executor of his estate. His death certificate confirms rumors that O.J. passed away from cancer. Simpson spent months in hospice care before passing away on April 10th.

In May 2023, O.J. initially disclosed that he was battling cancer. O.J. Simpson did not specify the type of the illness, and he implied that he had overcome the disease. However, Simpson appeared weak in his final few public appearances; in January 2024, he even used a cane to walk. The former USC Trojan was active on social media in the months leading up to his death. Additionally, he made several appearances on podcasts and sports shows during the most recent Super Bowl. He was one of the most popular guests on Mase and Cam’ron’s podcast show It Is What It Is.

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OJ Simpson Died Of Prostate Cancer

O.J. Simpson and guests during 2005 MTV VMA – Ocean Drive Magazine’s Music05 party hosted by Jamie Foxx at Loews Hotel in Miami, Florida, United States. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage)

O.J. Simpson was sent home from hospice a few days before he passed away. He passed away with his loved ones by his side. Unsurprisingly, the reaction to his death was divided. Although some in the football world recalled Simpson as a great player, he is ultimately most known for being found not guilty of double murder in 1995. O.J. Simpson was accused of allegedly killing his then ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and friend, Ronald Goldman. The trial was a country-wide sensation and a milestone of popular culture in the 90s.

Most of the public persisted in believing that O.J. Simpson was to blame for the killings of Brown and Goldman, even after he was found not guilty. Goldman’s family eventually sued O.J. in civil court, and the latter was held guilty of both Brown’s and Goldman’s deaths and compelled to compensate the families with millions of dollars. Prior to his death, the majority of O.J.’s debt remained outstanding. Overall, O.J.’s passing has brought a wave of recollection of his life and the terrible murder that has been in the minds of our culture for almost three decades.

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Charles Barkley Calls Out “Fools” In The Media Following Lakers Game 3 Loss

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The Los Angeles Lakers have lost 11 straight games to the Denver Nuggets. The LeBron James-led Lakers once again squandered a double-digit lead to the defending champions and lost 112 – 105. Despite Struggling all season and only achieving the 7th seed in the West, The Lakers were one of the most hyped teams in the media. Talking heads made it seem like the Lakers had a chance to win the title. One media personality who has been consistent in his criticism of the Lakers is the great Charles Barkley. 

Charles Barkley took a victory lap last night as the Lakers are pretty much guaranteed to be eliminated from the playoffs. Barkley spent the entire year telling people the Lakers and the Warriors were not good. He has constantly asserted that the media overrated the two teams. The star power of LeBron and Steph Curry has plenty to do with the teams being overrated. Both teams are a draw for fans and make things easy to cover. Sir Charles was not having it and felt vindicated last night and put on quite the show as always. 

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Charles Barkley Excited By Lakers Loss

Charles Barkley was in rare form after the Laker’s loss. The camera closed in on him, and he hilariously proclaimed, “I just want to say to all you people who’ve been kissing up to the Lakers and the Warriors all year talking about ‘they gonna make a run.’ Know where they gonna run to? The Bahamas.” he then lamented the “fools” at other networks like ESPN who overrated the Lakers and Warriors. He said I told y’all all along. … I get tired of these fools on the other network. … I told y’all, the Lakers and the Warriors both stink.”

Like a lot of fans, Chuck has had it with the coverage of the Lakers and the Warriors. To many, it seemed like networks like ESPN were more concerned about the play-in race than the intense race for the No.1 seed in the West. Charles had to get his point across while he could because he won’t be able to gloat after game four since it’ll be on ABC. Inside the NBA is must-watch TV for basketball fans, and Charles Barkley is at his best when he is being a hater. 

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Amanda Seales Calls Out Shannon Sharpe Over Dismissing Her Autism Claims

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Amanda Seales’s viral interview on Shannon Sharpes Club Shay Shay continues to make waves on social media. Seales is known for being outspoken and unafraid to say what is bothering her. The comedian had to check host Shannon Sharpe on multiple occasions during the interview. She had to correct him about the race of her parents after incorrectly and insensitively mischaracterizing their race. Seales also had to check Sharpe for dismissing her experiences with racism. Fans on social media have criticized Sharpe’s interview skills and his seemingly insensitive behavior during the sitdown.

Seales has now publicly discussed her experience doing the podcast and voiced her frustration with how she was treated. On her Instagram, she has spoken about how she felt “interrogated” by Sharpe, who she says was extremely insensitive. Seales also responded to her claims that she is on the Autism spectrum. During the interview, Seales claimed she was autistic, and Sharpe interrogated her on that fact in a tense moment. Seales is sticking by her truth and won’t let her perceived disrespect go unspoken.

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Amanda Seales Defends Autism Claims

Amanda Seales reiterated her conversation with Sharpe on her Instagram. Seals wrote, “Shannon: But have you been clinically diagnosed? Me: Yes. There is a clinical diagnosis for Autism.” She continued, “He then hung his head and exhaled in frustration because I did not answer his question.” Seales felt extremely disrespected and had to defend herself. She explained, saying, “…Because I was not going to be pressured by this man who was interrogating me with absolutely zero love for me into proving something to him that L. By his line of questioning, he had already committed to undermining.”

Seales explained on Instagram that she has not officially been diagnosed with Autism by a doctor. She explained in the interview, “I was recently diagnosed as someone who has autism spectrum disorder, which is very difficult to identify in Black women because of racism.” On Instagram, she revealed she has not officially been diagnosed because she doesn’t want to pay $10k for the tests. Overall, the Amanda Seales Club Shay Shay interview revealed a lot. Hopefully, both parties move on and continue to improve as individuals.

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Gervonta Davis Calls Out Floyd Mayweather In Fiery Rant

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Gervonta “Tank” Davis and Floyd Mayweather seem to have some new beef between them. In the past, Davis was a sort of protege to Mayweather, with the two having a mentor-mentee relationship. Their relationship started to fracture after Tank started winning titles back in 2017. In 2022, Davis left Mayweather’s fight promotion company, striking out on his own. During Tank’s training for his fight against Ryan Garcia, he alleged that Mayweather kicked him out of his gym. he asserted that Mayweather attempted to keep him from training for the fight effectively. Now Tank has responded to a recent Mayweather video, officially calling the boxing legend out.

This morning, Tank responded to Mayweather with some pointed words. Floyd Mayweather is no stranger to beef. This week, he had a heated argument with Devin Haney’s father. Mayweather came under fire from Haney’s camp after he called and congratulated Ryan Garcia on his win over Devin Haney. Haney’s dad called him out for a lack of loyalty. Gervonta Davis has now called out Floyd and has alleged similar instances of disloyalty that he has shown over the years.

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Gervonta Davis Says Floyd Mayweather is a ‘Hater’

In the clip, Gervonta Davis responded to Floyd made a rant about young fighters. Mayweather said, “A lot of times what these fighters are looking at – they’re looking Floyd with the cars, they’re looking at Floyd being flashy.” he continued, “Man, listen, I made so many sacrifices. Y’all are looking at the end results, and [when I was] champion having hundreds of millions in the bank, I still was on my grind in that gym.” Floyd’s comments are pointed directly at some young fighters, and Davis believes the shots were specifically about him.

Gervonta Davis responded by bringing up a rumor that has been circling around about Mayweather. he said in his response, “N***a says all this bulls***, but [he’s] in Dubai and can’t leave because he’s been taking n***as’ money and not doing what they paid him to do. N***a a f***ing hater.” Tank is certain Mayweather is ducking fighters that he owes money to, which is why he has been in Dubai. Overall, the drama in the boxing game is heating up.

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Former Giants Player Korey Cunningham Tragically Found Dead At 28

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Former Giants offensive tackle Korey Cunningham was found dead in his New Jersey home on Thursday. Additionally, Cunningham also played for the Cardinals and Patriots. At only 28, the death is a tragic development. The morning after the NFL Draft’s first round, the NYG announced their sadness for the loss of their former player on Friday. Cunningham was found deceased in his New Jersey home around 3:30 PM on Thursday. The cause of his death was not disclosed by the Giants. New Jersey Police are investigating.

The Cincinnati Bearcat was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the seventh round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Prior to joining the Giants in 2021, he had played for a while with the New England Patriots. Despite having six starts in his 31 career games, he struggled with foot problems all throughout his playing career. Additionally, in 2022, he underwent surgery while still a rookie with the Cardinals and again with the Giants. Ultimately, he did not play any more games after.

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Korey Cunningham Tragically Found Dead

GLENDALE, AZ – AUGUST 11: Offensive tackle Korey Cunningham #79 of the Arizona Cardinals walks offsides the field during the preseason NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers at University of Phoenix Stadium on August 11, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Korey Cunningham,” the New York Giants said in their statement this morning. “He was a vital part of the spirit and camaraderie of the locker room. Our thoughts are with Korey’s family, friends and teammates.” The 311-pound, 6-foot-6 offensive lineman was well-known for his infectious laugh and positive outlook on life. Additionally, he was a team favorite during his time with the Giants. Former teammates like Saquon Barkley expressed their sadness over Cunningham’s tragic passing.

His Giants teammate safety Jason Pinnock said on Instagram, “This one hurt! Regardless of what you was going through you wore the biggest smile!” Pinnock continued, “You were the first person to come help me move when I was getting settled at NYG. Middle of camp & you finding to be on team & learn new playbook, you was the first at my house ready! Take care of yourselves & call your friends ppl. I love you brudda!” Cunnigham will certainly be missed. Moreover, the cause of death is currently undisclosed. Also of note, the New Jersey police reportedly had to force their way into Cunningham’s home to get to him. Overall, the news of Cunningham’s passing is tragic; RIP.

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Joel Embiid Drops 50 In Win Against Knicks Despite Suffering From Bells Palsy

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In thrilling fashion, Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the New York Knicks last night 125 – 114. The series has been a physical battle, and the Sixers have been frustrated by the physicality. After game 2, Embiid and the Sixers were unhappy with the officiating after their heartbreaking loss. The team filed an official grievance with the league over missed calls, which they believe cost them the game. As the series headed to Philadelphia, tension was in the air. game 3 was another physical game, but the Sixers came out on top due to an incredible performance from Joel Embiid.

Embiid dropped 50 points on the Knicks in what is his best playoff performance to date. Embiid is still working his way back from the knee injury that put him on the sideline for months. It was an amazing performance and a signal to the league that this is a different Embiid this playoffs. Embiid is also apparently suffering from another thing that is affecting his health. The MVP center is reportedly suffering from Bell’s Palsy and is playing through it, making his performance even more impressive.

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Joel Embiid Is Playing Through Bell’s Palsy

Reportedly, Joel Embiid has been treated this past week for a mild case of Bell’s Palsy. His plight with the condition began during the Sixer’s matchup with the Miami Heat in the Play-in tournament. The news is coming out now after the team, and Embiid sought to keep the matter private. Embiid did not want the diagnosis to cause a distraction. He has been seen wearing sunglasses post and pre-game as well as holding his head down due to bright lights. Bell’s Palsy causes sudden weakness in the muscles on one side of someone’s face. During recent games, you can see Embiid only blinking with one eye.

Joel Embiid’s performance was already impressive. He dropped 50 while clearly not 100% his dominant self. Now we know he is also suffering from a serious condition called Bell’s Palsy. The Sixers star was unstoppable last night, and credit to him for fighting through all of his adversity. The Knicks-Sixers series has been a rollercoaster of emotions. It is physical playoff basketball that needs to be appreciated. The drama is only going to get more dramatic. Game 4 can’t come soon enough.

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Laurence Fishburne Shines In New Trailer For New Series On Donald Sterling

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FX has released the trailer for its new limited series chronicling the Donald Sterling controversy. The series is called Clipped and will be released exclusively on Hulu. It is a six-episode limited series that is another ripped-from-the-headlines drama that explores a controversial moment in NBA history. The series will feature characterizations of the NBA figures involved in the saga, like Doc Rivers, Blake Griffin, and Chris Paul. The series looks packed with all the drama befitting such a scandal.

Set in the year 2013, the series Clipped delves into the inner workings of the Los Angeles Clippers organization. It features former Clippers owner Donald Sterling, portrayed by Ed O’Neil, and Doc Rivers, played by Laurence Fishburne. Rivers had just joined the Clippers organization, which boasted players like Blake Griffin and Chris Paul. Their season took an unexpected turn when Sterling’s past racist comments were made public, sparking a whirlwind of controversy and power struggles between Sterling, Rivers, and the players. Finally, After years in the making, the first trailer for this intense drama is finally here.

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Trailer for Limited Series “Clipped” Starring Laurence Fishburne

The trailer scratches the surface of the ridiculous drama that took place in that 2013 Clippers season. Key figures in the story also include Sterling’s wife and business partner, Shelly Sterling, played by Jacki Weaver. Additionally, V. Stiviano, played by Cleopatra Coleman, Donald’s assistant and lover, recorded the infamous tapes that set everything off. At the end of the drama in 2013, Sterling was banned from the league and forced to sell the Clippers to current owner Steve Balmer. Overall, The Sterling incident changed the NBA landscape.

The sereis also stars  Kelly AuCoin, J. Alphonse Nicholson, Rich Sommer, Corbin Bernsen , Clifton Davis , and Harriet Sansom Harris. The series promises a scandalous recreation of the event that rocked the NBA. The current Clippers are facing off against the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA playoffs. Furthermore, The series is tied 1-1 and heads to Dallas for game 3. The Donald Sterling era feels like a distant memory. We will finally be able to revisit the high-profile scandal with fresh eyes. Clipped will premiere with two episodes on Tuesday, June 4, only on Hulu.

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