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Kelce Brothers Shade Simone Biles’ Husband

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The Kelce Brothers took some shots at Jonathan Owens, the husband on Simone Biles, during the latest episode of New Heights. “How is Simone Biles on this but her boyfriend [sic] isn’t?” Jason, 36, asked of the Packer before his brother interrupted him. “How am I on this?” Travis asked. However, Travis then circled back around to Jason’s joke. “Owens? Played some good ball over there, I guess,” Travis noted sarcastically.

Furthermore, Travis is one of eight nominees for the PCA Athlete of the Year Award. The other athletes nominated at Giannis Antetokounmpo, Simone Biles, Steph Curry, Coco Gauff, Sabrina Ionescu, LeBron James, and Lionel Messi. Last year, the award (then called The Game Changer Award) was won by Serena Williams.

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Jason Kelce Speaks On Retirement Reports

Elsewhere in the podcast, Jason also addressed the reports that he had decided to retire from the NFL. “I just don’t think you’re in a position after a game like that to really make that decision. There’s too much emotion in the moment. There’s too much going down in the moment to really fully grasp that decision. It’s just something that I think, when it’s time to officially announce what’s happening in the future, it’ll be done in a way that’s definitive and pays respect to a lot of people and individuals that have meant a lot to me and what has led to the career I’ve had,” Kelce told his brother.

After Kelce’s Eagles were dumped out of the playoffs by the Buccaneers, reports emerged that Kelce had told his teammates he would be retiring. Kelce is 36 and has played in Philly since the Eagles drafted him in 2011. Kelce, a six-time All-Pro center, is widely seen as a future Hall of Famer. The four other six-time All-Pro centers are all Hall of Famers. Kelce returned to the Eagles for 2023 on a one-year contract, which officially expires in March.

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Warriors Assistant Coach Dies, Game Versus Utah Postponed

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The NBA has postponed a game between the Warriors and Jazz following the death of Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojevic. Milojevic, 46, suffered a heart attack in Salt Lake City on January 16 during a private team dinner and passed away the following day. Milojevic had served on Steve Kerr’s staff since 2021 and was well-regarded both within the NBA and abroad. Furthermore, at least one team interviewed Milojevic about their head coaching vacancy following the 2022/23 season.

Prior to coming to the NBA, Milojevic established himself as a proven winner in Eastern Europe. Additionally, his time coaching Serbian side Mega meant that he was closely involved with the early development of Nikola Jokic. “We are absolutely devastated by Dejan Milojević’s sudden passing. This is a shocking and tragic blow for everyone associated with the Warriors and an incredibly difficult time for his family, friends, and all of us who had the incredible pleasure to work with him. We grieve with and for his wife, Natasa, and their children, Nikola and Masa,” The Warriors wrote on social media.

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Steph Curry Pushes Warriors To Make Deadline Moves

The Warriors will step away from the game for the next few days to grieve their friend and colleague. However, with the trade deadline three weeks away, a number of questions are lingering for the organization. Steph Curry has openly expressed his desire for the Warriors to pursue some season-altering moves before the upcoming trade deadline. “We have a standard that’s pretty evident that, if things stay the same, that’s the definition of insanity, right? Keep doing the same thing expecting a different result? So, as players and what we can do, we have to control our effort, our focus, competitiveness, control the things that we can on the court. Like any NBA season, every organization has stuff that works itself out,” Curry said earlier in January.

The Warriors are 18-22, last in their division, and 1.5 games back from the playoffs. While Draymond Green returned to the team in their last outing, they also lost Chris Paul to a fractured hand. Paul is expected to be sidelined until after the All-Star Game, leaving the Warriors with limited options as how to right the listing ship.

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Seahawks Have “One Directive” For Head Coach Search

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Seattle Seahawks GM John Schneider has said that team ownership has just one directive for his first-ever head coaching search – keep the team’s “positive culture”. “It’s clear. It’s concise. We want to keep our positive culture, everything that’s been created here. There’s so many special people in this building. It’s amazing to be on the phone with all these agents and the people that are interested in this position and to be able to explain to them, ‘Hey, there’s a foundation here that’s incredible,’” Schneider said in his first comments since Pete Carroll was relieved of heading coaching duties after 14 years. Carrol was transitioned to an “advisor” role last week.

Furthermore, Schneider confirmed a change alluded to by Carroll in is final press conference. Schneider, as GM, will have the final say on personnel hires. Previously, Carroll was responsible for his own staff and reported directly to team owner Jody Allen. “Our setup earlier was … the coaching staff did not fall under my umbrella, and now it will. It’s not necessarily a Jody Allen decision or choosing this person or that person; it’s just a contractual situation,” Schneider noted.

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Who Are The Seahawks Considering For Their Coaching Vacancy?

There are currently eight known candidates interviewing for the vacant role in Seattle. Rams DC Raheem Morris, Giants OC Mike Kafka, and Panthers DC Ejiro Evero have all been interviewed this week. Meanwhile, the Seahawks have requested interviews with Cowboys DC Dan Quinn, Texans OC Bobby Slowik, Raiders DC Patrick Graham, Lions OC Ben Johnson, and Dolphins OC Frank Smith.

However, Schneider that he doesn’t believe in “too many candidates” and that the team will adopt a turn-over-every-stone approach to their search. While no college coaches are currently being considered, Schneider did not rule out the possibility. As things stand, the only college coach who has been publicly linked to any NFL vacancies is Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh. However, Harbaugh’s public demeanor and coaching style will likely putting up at odds with the Seahawks’ hiring directive.

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Lil Wayne’s Kids Meet Queen Latifah While Sitting Courtside: Watch

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Lil Wayne has been among the top-performing artists in rap for decades, and throughout that time he’s curated all kinds of friendships. As a Libra, it makes sense that his social circle is wide-spanning, and the “Lollipop” rapper rarely involves himself in beef. Instead, he likes to pour energy into expanding his massive discography, supporting the up-and-coming Young Money artists, and spending time with his children. Most recently, Weezy brought a few of his sons to sit courtside while the Lakers were playing. Earlier this month it was Kameron and Reginae Carter supporting the team from their coveted seats, but earlier this week he brought out 15-year-old Dwayne and 13-year-old Neal to join him.

Having a famous father comes with plenty of perks (such as frequent courtside seats), including meeting his array of friends. While sitting with Wayne, his teenage boys were lucky enough to cross paths with Queen Latifah, who confidently shook both of their hands. The Hairspray actress looked comfortable but classy in her black sweatsuit, slicked-back bun, and large hoop earrings. The Carter family was looking fresh too, clearly taking after Wayne’s bold style already.

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Lil Wayne’s Little Ones Meet The Queen

As the video is circulating online, some are calling out Neal and Dwayne for not standing up to address Latifah. “My kids would have stood up for the Queen,” one user quipped under @HipHopDX’s post. “Them kids don’t even know how historic of a hand they were shaking, smh,” another chimed in, suggesting that Weezy’s kids are lacking in their hip-hop history knowledge.

Even if Lil Wayne’s sons are ignorant of Queen Latifah’s legacy, as social media seems to suspect, she’s still been getting plenty of flowers as of late. In 2023 she became the first-ever femcee to be honoured by the Kennedy Center, at which time Missy Elliott and Rapsody headlined her tribute show. Read more about that iconic moment at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Jason Kelce Addresses Retirement Reports

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Jason Kelce used the latest episode of his New Heights podcast to clarify reports that he is retiring from the NFL. “I just don’t think you’re in a position after a game like that to really make that decision. There’s too much emotion in the moment. There’s too much going down in the moment to really fully grasp that decision. It’s just something that I think, when it’s time to officially announce what’s happening in the future, it’ll be done in a way that’s definitive and pays respect to a lot of people and individuals that have meant a lot to me and what has led to the career I’ve had,” Kelce told his brother.

After Kelce’s Eagles were dumped out of the playoffs by the Buccaneers, reports emerged that Kelce had told his teammates he would be retiring. Kelce is 36 and has played in Philly since the Eagles drafted him in 2011. Kelce, a six-time All-Pro center, is widely seen as a future Hall of Famer. The four other six-time All-Pro centers are all Hall of Famers. Kelce returned to the Eagles for 2023 on a one-year contract, which officially expires in March.

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Who Is Jason Kelce?

Kelce has been the Eagles’ starting center since they drafted him in the sixth round of the 2011 Draft. However, he began his football career as a walk-on running back at the University of Cincinnati. Later, he would transition to the offensive line during his redshirted freshman year. After starting 38 games for the Bearcats, he was seen as a fourth-round or later prospect due to a lack of size.

However, he has become an era-defining center for Philadelphia. He has appeared in, and started, 193 games for the Eagles, protecting everyone from Micheal Vick to Carson Wentz to Jalen Hurts. Overall, Kelce has been the battery mate of eight starting QBs for the Eagles. Additionally, he has made two Super Bowls, including a win at Super Bowl LII. Kelce’s retirement becomes yet another storyline for NFL fans to follow during the offseason.

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Shaq Didn’t Know About Damian Lillard Involvement On “Shaq & Kobe”

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Shaq didn’t know that Damian Lillard was going to be involved in the remix of “Shaq & Kobe” by Rick Ross and Meek Mill. “Rick sent it to me first, so I didn’t even have his permission. So, I just looped it and I went in and I was like, ‘I hope you like it.’ And I sent it to him. He said, ‘Man, you did that fast.’ So, then he hit me back, ‘Can I use it?’ And I was like, ‘Sure.’ And then he got really too professional on me — he started sending paperwork. I said, ‘Bro, you don’t need to. I don’t want no money.’ I’m like, ‘Rick, I don’t want nothing, bro.’ I’m just thankful for the opportunity to be on the song. And then when I heard Dame on it, I was like, ‘Mother effer, mother effer,’” Shaq told The Hollywood Reporter.

Shaq and Lillard have had a light-hearted beef for the last few years. They traded diss tracks in recent years as they compete for the title of “best rapper/athlete”. “In the rap game, I take it personal when they say somebody else is better than me and [you know] the name I’m talking about. So listen, I love him, good friend of mine, but I have to make sure they say, ‘Shaq is the best rapper/athlete ever.’ Ain’t no ‘Shaq and…’ Look, it’s just all fun. I don’t want to be a rapper. I tried it and the money, it was cool, but I was making more money doing other things. It’s just to drop something, go viral, read the comments,” the Hall of Famer continued in his interview with THR.

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Magic Announce Shaq Jersey Retirement

Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic recently announced that Shaq’s jersey will be the first to be retired by the team. “On behalf of the DeVos family and myself and all of us here at the Orlando Magic, we want to congratulate you as we make you the first jersey number retired in the history of the Orlando Magic. You had a great career here at the beginning of your career and we had some great times!” Magic CEO Alex Martins told Shaq on Inside the NBA. Furthermore, the jersey retirement is set for February 13.

Shaq was the Magic’s first-overall pick in the 1992 Draft and helped turn the team into a serious contender in the mid-90s. Addtionally, that included a Finals run in 1995, Shaq’s third season in the league. However, Shaq’s time in Orlando would only last until 1996 when he joined the Lakers in free agency. Shaq would later say that he felt like a “big fish in a dried-up pond” in Orlando. After leaving the Magic, Shaq would go on to win four NBA titles – three with the Lakers and one with the Heat.

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Falcons Interview Jim Harbaugh And Bill Belichick

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The Atlanta Falcons have interviewed two of the biggest names on the head coaching market – Jim Harbaugh and Bill Belichick. Harbaugh, currently head coach at the University of Michigan, is widely expected to make the jump back to the NFL after winning a National Championship with the Wolverines. He has already been interviewed by the Chargers and is expected to meet with a few more teams. Previously, Harbaugh coached the Niners for four seasons, reaching the NFC Championship game three times and losing a Super Bowl to his brother. However, he was ousted after an 8-8 season.

Meanwhile, Belichick is on the market after parting ways with the Patriots last week. It’s the first time that the legendary coach has been a free agent since 2000 when he joined New England. The Falcons are believed to be the first team to meet with Belichick. It’s unclear if any more coaching vacancies will arise after the first round of the playoffs. The shock losses by the Cowboys and Eagles have raised questions about whether the teams will look to replace their head coaches. Both coaches are meeting with their respective owners this week.

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Falcons Look To Reset

The Falcons fired third-year head coach Arthur Smith after a trio of 7-10 seasons. The team has missed the playoffs every year since 2017, the same year that they last had a winning record. The team is expected to draft a quarterback with their first-round pick in the draft later this year (No. 8). Depending on how fierce the drafting of QBs is, the Falcons could land National Champion J.J. McCarthy or Heisman winner Jayden Daniels.

However, the Falcons need major upgrades across the field. The team has interviewed six other candidates other than Harbaugh and Belichick. So far, the Falcons have met Ravens DC Mike Macdonald, Niners DC Steve Wilks, Panthers DC Ejiro Devero, Bengals OC, Brian Callahan, and Ravens associate head coach Anthony Weaver. There is currently no timetable for the Falcons to choose a new coach.

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50 Cent Wants In On Ice Cube Big3 League

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After taking in an NBA game between the Celtics and Rockets, 50 Cent is all in on basketball. However, specifically, he wants to bring Ice Cube’s Big3 league to Shreveport. “I had so much fun at the Boston/Rockets game man,” he wrote in the caption. “I told @icecube I want to bring the big 3 to Shreveport, all roads lead to Shreveport it’s a go!” Fif wrote on social media. The G-Unit mogul recently made the Louisana city his base of operations after operating a major film and television studio there.

Unlike traditional sports leagues, the Big3 doesn’t have home cities. Instead, the league travels from city to city for each game day. However, Shreveport is not an especially a basketball city. It’s primary basketball arena is the home arena of LSU-Shreveport, an NAIA college program. However, it’s possible that Fif would be willing to construct a temporary facility to host the league for a gameday.

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Kai Cenat Meets 50 Cent At NBA Game, Asks For Role In Power

However, a desire to get in on the Big3 isn’t the only thing to come out of an NBA game for Fif. Kai Cenat has expressed a desire to appear Power while outlining a recent meeting with Fif. “Then 50 pulled back up, looking directly at me,” he told his viewers. “This n-gga literally puts his hand on my shoulder — ‘Yo brah, take a picture with my little mans real quick; he f-ck with you,’” Cenat claimed of the interaction at a recent Knicks-Bucks game. “I wasn’t in the moment of time of thinking that you were right there in front of me, but I should’ve asked you, ‘Would you let me on Power, 50?’ So I need everybody to get this video to 50,” Cenat added.

Cenat has been making a name for himself throughout 2023 as his star has shone brighter and brighter. This included getting a Christmas present from Ice Spice. The present in question was one of Spice’s branded chia pets. While Cenat was very excited to receive a gift from Spice, he was slightly confused by the gift. After closely inspecting the gift, Cenat declared that it didn’t look too much like Spice at all. Regardless, he was very happy to have received something from the high-profile rapper.

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Eminem Is Ready To Suit Up For Lions

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Eminem had pledged his allegiance to his hometown Lions, announcing that he is ready to do whatever the Lions need him to do to win. “Yo, Dan, I’m reporting. I’m going to report. Third quarter. I’m reporting, offensive line, eligible receiver. I’ll be the quarterback, the entire line, (the) offensive line. And the receiver, I will throw it to myself and score a touchdown. In the third quarter. Just give me a uniform. Or at least just a helmet,” Eminem said on Instagram.

The Lions are in a historic position, hosting back-to-back playoff games for the first time in franchise history. Furthermore, it is the first time that the Lions will play at least two playoff games since 1991. They face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who stunned the Eagles over the weekend.

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Lions Make History

With their win over the Rams, and former franchise QB Matthew Stafford, the Lions won their first playoff game since 1991. It capped off an already historic season as head coach Dan Campbell led the team back to the playoffs for the first time since 2016 and their first double-digit wins season since 2014. Jared Goff, acquired from the Rams in 2021, was sensational – throwing for 4575 yards and 30 touchdowns. After taking down Los Angeles, Campbell was heard telling Goff, “You’re f-cking good enough for Detroit, Jared”. Another win and the Lions would be playing for a chance to make their first title game appearance since 1957.

However, as mentioned, Detroit now faces a dangerous opponent in Tampa Bay. A team that looked listless all season, and won the NFL’s worst division, was a completely different beast against the Eagles last weekend. Baker Mayfield, once a QB that nobody seemed to want, threw for 337 yards and 3 touchdowns in one of the best games of his career. Speaking on the effect of the win after an up-and-down season, Mayfield simply said that a “win cures a lot.” Despite this, the Lions open as -6.5 favorites per ESPN Bet.

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Jimmy Butler Is Apparently Working On A Country Album But Is ‘Unlikely’ To Sing On It

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Jimmy Butler‘s taste in music is all over the place. Everyone knows that the Texas native loves country music, he’s a big Taylor Swift fan, and as we learned during his appearance at media day before this season, he’s just like me. (i.e.: A guy in his 30s who still really likes the song “I Write Sins Not Tragedies” by Panic! at the Disco.)

All of this is to say that Butler, perhaps unsurprisingly, wants to pursue his love of music a little more seriously. And in a new piece by Claire de Lune in The Guardian, we learned that Butler is working on a country album, and that he’s already recorded 60 or so songs for the project. Now, this is Jimmy Butler we’re talking about here, so there are equal odds on “this never sees the light of day” and “he will drop it sometime in the next 20 minutes.” But one thing is for sure: If this album does ever get released for public consumption, we will probably not hear Butler sing on it, as he liked his role to something similar to DJ Khaled, who he loves.

“He’s a crazy talented individual,” Butler told de Lune. “To bring all these artists together and to have them be able to maintain the egos and be like, ‘Yo, look, this is what we’re trying to get done here,’ he’s mastered it. I freaking love DJ Khaled. ‘We are the best,’ as he would say.”

Hopefully all of this is trending towards a world where Butler opens a chain of coffee shops that only plays music he created, which sure seems like something he would do.