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NBA G-Leaguer Arrested By FBI On Kidnapping Charge

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Chance Comanche, a former NBA G-League player with the Stockton Kings, has been arrested on kidnapping charges by the FBI. Comanche, who was released by the Kings shortly before the news of his arrest broke. His arrest came in connection with the disappearance of Marayna Rodgers, a medical assistant who disappeared on December 6 on the way to visit friends in Las Vegas. A 19-year-old woman named Sakari Harnden has also been arrested on kidnapping charges. Her bond was set at $500,000.

Comanche, originally from LA, played college basketball at Arizona between 2015 and 2017. Going undrafted, Comanche bounced around several leagues, including the G-League, independent leagues, and Europe. He appeared in one NBA game for the Blazers in April 2023. He recorded 7 points and 3 rebounds in a blowout loss to the Warriors.

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Dwight Howard Seeks Lawsuit Dismissal

In other legal news regarding former NBA players, Dwight Howard has filed a motion seeking a pre-trial dismissal of the lawsuit brought against him by Stephen Harper. Howard’s motion calls Harper’s alleged assault “consensual”. Additionally, the motion also states that the lawsuit is “frivolous” and born of “unrequited love” on the part of Harper. Furthermore, Howard and his legal team accused Harper’s attorneys of submitting doctored text messages as evidence. This came after Harper’s team filed previously unseen text messages to the court.

“In short, the totality of the text messages between Mr. Howard and Mr. Harper make it abundantly clear that Mr. Harper’s claims are frivolous, that he was a willing participant in the events of July 19, 2021, and the early morning hours of July 20, 2021, and that the touching of his person had been invited by him. More importantly, the explicit messages not only show consent but also that Mr. Harper was initiating some of the sexual contact. Mr. Harper not only invited the initial experience, but tried to initiate a second encounter because the first was so enjoyable,” Howard’s motion read in part. The court has yet to rule on the motion.

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Taylor Swift’s Transformation Into An Irrational Football Fan Is Complete

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The Kansas City Chiefs have been struggling offensively of late, at least relative to the sky-high expectations they’ve set for themselves with Patrick Mahomes under center.

This year, the Chiefs have had a middling offense and have struggled to both sustain and finish drives in the way we’re accustomed to seeing, largely because of an inconsistent passing attack. Drops have been a big issue for the Chiefs this year, as their receiving corps has been a disappointment, and even the tight ends, headlined by Travis Kelce, have had a tough last month-plus. However, a reprieve appeared to be coming Kansas City’s way on Sunday as they were in a prime “get right” spot against a woefully bad Patriots team.

While it took a bit to get going, the Chiefs eventually hit their stride to take a 27-10 lead in the second half. It could’ve been an even bigger lead, but a couple red zone possessions stalled out and resulted in field goals. One of those came in the early third quarter when a third down pass to Kelce in the back of the end zone fell incomplete, with the star tight end doing his best to flop and draw an interference penalty to get a first down. That was unsuccessful, but it did yield a new reaction meme in the form of Taylor Swift dropping an f-bomb trying to figure out where the flag was.

Watching Taylor Swift morph into a rabid Chiefs fan has been at true delight to watch this season, as she’s gone from happily cheering for big Kelce plays when they first started publicly dating to now being a full-on irrational fan like the rest of us. The telltale sign of that transformation is dropping f-bombs at the refs for not throwing flags on pretty clear non-calls, and Taylor puts her whole chest into this one.

This is what three months of being locked in on football will do to someone and it’s just nice to get confirmation in real time that it’s inevitable for anyone.

Kanye West Samples Sha’Carri Richardson On “Vultures,” Curves Fan’s Hug In New Clip

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Kanye West fans were left disappointed last week when they expected his joint album with Ty Dolla Sign to drop, which obviously didn’t happen. Instead, social media users woke up to headlines surrounding the controversial statements made by the Chicago MC during his Vegas Vultures listening party. He managed to reinforce his antisemitic streak, stir up drama with Nicki Minaj’s Barbz, and more.

Ye’s since confirmed that Vultures will now be released on December 31. The listening party debacle and delays have managed to cloud the musical elements of the release. Regardless, fans are still curious as to what Ye has up his sleeve for this latest project. In a new snippet, he samples Sha’Carri Richardson, a celebrated track and field star from Dallas who helped Ye tease Donda back in 2021.

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Kanye West Samples Sha’Carri Richardson

In the snippet, Richardson is heard saying “I’m ready mentally, physically, and emotionally. And I’m here to stay, and I’m back not better.” The clip comes from Richardson’s interview at the 2023 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, where she secured her first national title. Her words are certainly inspiring and make for a solid sample, getting fans even more excited for Vultures.

There is at least one fan who may not be as excited for Vultures as they once were, however. In a new clip, Ye’s seen surrounded by some supporters, shaking their hands and greeting them. When one woman reached out to hug Ye, he stopped her in her tracks, moving on to hug a different woman nearby. While Ye has the right to hug or not hug whoever he wants, the fan looked pretty defeated when he turned her down, and some commenters think it was a shady move.

Kanye West Refuses To Hug Fan

What do you think of Kanye West refusing to hug one fan but showing love to another? What about the Chicago-born artist sampling Sha’Carri Richardson on a Vultures track? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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UFC’s Sean O’Malley Called The “Next Adam22” Due To His Open Marriage

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A UFC fighter has called Sean O’Malley, the current bantamweight champion, the “next Adam22” due to O’Malley’s open marriage. “That guy’s f-cking r-tarded, I don’t f-cking know. I’m going to be ready. I’m going to fight him. Look at this guy, man, he’s the next Adam 22,” Marlon Vera, O’Malley’s opponent at next year’s UFC 299, said at a recent press conference. Vera was making reference to the No Jumper founder’s marriage to pornstar Lena The Plug.

Adam22 and Lena The Plug have gotten a lot of hate for their relationship. However, they revealed that their recent threesome with Lil D brought them closer together. “I ain’t gon’ lie, y’all seem like y’all was much closer after that,” Lil D reflected on a new episode of the No Jumper show. “A sacred bond was connected between y’all.” However, people were also quick to mock O’Malley after the clip went viral. “What’s with all the cucks in the UFC at the moment?” one person wrote on social media. What do you think about the comparison? Let us know in the comments.

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Sean O’Malley Justifies Cheating On His Wife

However, O’Malley has always been something of a controversial character in “I’m a king, I pay for everything. I treat Danya like a queen. If I get a little p-ss on the side, what does that have to do with anything? I have testosterone running through my veins – it’s that f-cking simple. [The entertainment industry and mainstream religion] have pushed monogamy onto people and it’s f-cked up,” O’Malley said earlier this year.

However, O’Malley also revealed that his view of an “open marriage” is very one-sided. O’Malley explained that his wife is not allowed to sleep with other men because it would be “unfair” if he was an “average Joe”. “Andrew Tate explains it well – it’s about status,” O’Malley explained. Furthermore, he also noted that since his wife gave birth to their daughter, she has become less okay with him sleeping with other women.

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Kamala Harris Cheers On Alma Mater Howard At Celebration Bowl

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Kamala Harris was spotted in attendance at the Cricket Celebration Bowl, the annual bowl game between SWAC and MEAC champions. This year’s matchup featured Florida A&M and Howard, Harris’ alma mater. Florida A&M entered the matchup with a regular-season record of 11-1. Meanwhile, Howard, who represented the MEAC by virtue of beating their conference co-champions, finished the season at a much more humble 6-5. However, with the Vice President in attendance, it was Howard who struck first. The Bison scored twice in the first quarter before adding a safety to take a 16-10 lead into halftime. The action then picked up in the fourth quarter, which saw 30 points scored. Three Florida A&M touchdowns allowed the Rattlers to win their first Celebration Bowl in their first appearance in the game.

Rattlers running back Kelvin Dean was named offensive MVP thanks to his 97 total yards (87 receiving, 10 rushing) and two receiving touchdowns. Meanwhile, Jeremy Moussa, the Rattlers QB, threw for 289 yards and three touchdowns. Moussa has been with Florida A&M since 2022 after playing at Hawaii and Vanderbilt.

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Staffer Fired Over Senate Sex Tape Rumors

Harris’ presence in Atlanta helped her escape a sticky situation for the Democrats back in Washington. Allegations that a congressional staffer filmed a sex tape in a room of the US Senate have gone viral online. The claim was first made by The Daily Caller, a right-wing news outlet founded by Tucker Carlson. The outlet claims to have received video evidence of two men engaging in anal sex in the judiciary committee hearing room. The video was allegedly first “shared in a private group for gay men in politics” before one of the group’s members seemingly leaked it to The Daily Caller.

While The Daily Caller blurred the faces of the two men involved, other right-wing outlets were less discerning. One of the men was reportedly identified as Aidan Maese-Czeropski, an aide to Maryland Senator Ben Cardin. However, Maese-Czeropski has denied any involvement. “This has been a difficult time for me, as I have been attacked for who I love to pursue a political agenda. While some of my actions in the past have shown poor judgement, I love my job and would never disrespect my workplace. Any attempts to characterize my actions otherwise are fabricated and I will be exploring what legal options are available to me in these matters,” Maese-Czeropski wrote on LinkedIn. Despite this, Senator Cardin’s office told Politico that Maese-Czeropski “is no longer employed by the U.S. Senate.”

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Hospitalized After Shattering Hip At Concert

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar recently stepped out for a concert in LA, but unfortunately, he ended up taking a pretty serious spill. The former NBA star reportedly shattered his hip after falling on the floor and was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital. It remains unclear what concert the 76-year-old was attending, but rep Deborah Morales has confirmed that the incident took place last night (December 15).

Once he arrived at the hospital, it was determined that he had a broken hip, but no further details of his condition are known at the time of writing. “We are all deeply appreciative of all the support for Kareem,” Morales says. “Especially from the Los Angeles Fire Department who assisted Kareem on site and the amazing medical team and doctors at UCLA Hospital who are taking great care of Kareem now.” While she didn’t give fans an update on his current condition, Morales’ statements lead them to believe he’s going to be okay.

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar “Deeply Appreciative” Of LA Fire Department & Hospital Staff

Los Angeles Lakers great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar attends the Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies basketball game at Staples Center on February 21, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork S. Djansezian/Getty Images)

The six-time MVP has dealt with some other health complications in the past, including chronic myeloid leukemia as well as prostate cancer, which he’s since beaten. He reflected on learning he had leukemia in 2008 after experiencing hot flashes during a 2018 interview with PEOPLE. He described feeling “very lucky” to be a survivor, detailing his treatment at the time.

“I feel fine, and I’m very fortunate to benefit from the medical research that enable the targeted drugs to deal with the types of leukemia that I possess,” he shared. “I’m very happy to be here and very happy to be participating.” He added that while there’s no real remission with leukemia, he does his best to make the most of his time. “I try to enjoy my life,” he explained. “I’m just trying to hang on here, and every day is blessing.” What do you think of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s recent incident? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Ja Morant Gets Life Advice From Benny The Butcher

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Benny the Butcher has offered up some life advice for Ja Morant as he prepares to return from his 25-game suspension. “I feel bad for him. Honestly, because coming from those type of environments, those types of environments have a very strong hold on us. So when we tend to make it out — making it into this business, I don’t have any friends in this business. All my friends is back in the streets. I made new friends. Sometimes they have a hold on us and certain expectations and peer pressure. They expect us to act one way, even though we made it. Everybody didn’t make it. That’s why my new album is called Everybody Can’t Go, because that’s one of my things: I want to let my boys know I’m not trying to be a tough guy with ya’ll no more. How ya’ll feel about me, I don’t care,” Benny began.

However, he wasn’t finished. “If you feel like I switched, I changed, I’m not the same no more — you’re right. So as [Ja] gets older he’s gonna realize that I don’t have to feel that survivor’s remorse. He want to keep guys around him that maybe he know that shouldn’t be around him. He don’t want to voice his opinion. It’s hard. I’m 39 years old and some of these things, I just learned them — how to separate my toxic friends from my career because they will bring me down. You gotta be vocal about that,” he continued.

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Ja Morant Reflects On Suspension

Meanwhile, Morant recently reflected on the experience of his suspension. Morant said there had been some “horrible days”. However, Morant accepted that simply returning to the Grizzlies wasn’t going to be enough for a lot of people. “I can’t, you know, make nobody believe me outside of my actions. So me answering this question with just words probably won’t mean nothing to nobody,” Morant told reporters on Friday.

Morant is expected to return next Tuesday against the Pelicans. However, Morant returns to a Grizzlies team in dire straits. Last year’s Western Conference second seed is 6-17 and on a three-game losing streak. Their last win was against the even more hapless Detroit Pistons on December 6. Whether Morant can help engineer a turnaround remains to be seen.

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WWE’s Liv Morgan Arrested On Possession Charges

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Liv Morgan, a high-profile wrestler in the WWE, has been arrested on a marijuana possession charge in Florida. Morgan was initially pulled over by the Sumter County Sheriff’s Department after being spotted driving haphazardly. After being pulled over, Morgan’s vehicle was searched after a deputy said he smelled marijuana. Deputies confiscated “less than 20 grams” of marijuana along with a vape pen believed to contain cannabis oil. Morgan was later released on a $3000 bond.

Morgan has wrestled for various WWE promotions since 2015. She is a former SmackDown Women’s Champion and two-time Women’s Tag Team champion. She is currently part of the RAW brand after being selected by the promotion in the 2023 WWE Draft. Morgan has also recently broken into acting. She had a small role in the Uma Thurman-Samuel L. Jackson comedy The Kill Room earlier this year. She also appeared in a small role on an episode of Chucky. The promotion is yet to issue a statement about her arrest.

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Hulk Hogan’s Son Arrested In Florida

However, Morgan isn’t the only wrestler, or wrestler-adjacent individual, to feel the wrath of the Florida police this year. In November, Hulk Hogan’s son was arrested for a DUI. Police in Clearwater detained Nick Hogan for driving under the influence and refusing a sobriety test. Tracing the 33-year-old’s movements, his social media activity appears to indicate that he had attended a bikini contest at his father’s restaurant in the hours before the arrest.

However, the location of his arrest is notable. In 2007, a then-17-year-old Nick was involved in a serious car crash in the area. Nick pled no contest to reckless driving involving serious bodily harm and would serve eight months in prison. Furthermore, while Nick was mostly fine, the same couldn’t be said for his passenger. John Graziano, who was a serving US Marine at the time, was left with significant brain trauma. His family sued and later settled out of court with the Hogans.

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Jets Praise Aaron Rodgers For “Unbelievable” Recovery

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The Jets have heaped praise on Aaron Rodgers for his recovery from Achilles surgery. “It’s a credit to him, especially in this day and age where a hangnail can affect a game week. But this dude is grinding to try to get himself back. It just shows how much he cares, and I have an appreciation for him,” head coach Robert Saleh said this week.

“It’s definitely impressive seeing him out there and the progress he’s made in such a short time. I mean, he’s special. The mindset, the way he goes about his treatment — all of a sudden, you find yourself back, ready to play here pretty soon. It’s crazy,” added wide receiver Garrett Wilson.

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Aaron Rodgers Return Still Playoff-Dependent

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 10: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets on the field after a win over the Houston Texans at MetLife Stadium on December 10, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

However, Rodgers’ return depends on whether the Jets can still make the playoffs. “I don’t think that would make a ton of sense. A comeback this year before the four-month mark would mean I’m not 100 percent healthy, so it’d be a risk for myself. For the team to sign off on if we’re out of it, I’d be surprised if they would OK that to come back,” Rodgers noted last month. Per ESPN, the 5-8 Jets have a less than 1% chance to make the playoffs. They play the division-leading Dolphins this weekend.

Furthermore, the Jets don’t have the easiest schedule before Rodgers’ preferred return. Their slate includes games against the surging Texans and the division-leading Dolphins. However, not everyone is a fan of Rodgers’ decision to try and return this season. Chad Johnson pleaded with him to focus on recovery. Meanwhile, Stephen A. Smith told the QB to “sit your a– at home.” Despite this, Rodgers appears set on at least entertaining the possibility of an unprecedented recovery.

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Birdman Reps The Saints As Part Of Drake’s OVO x NFL Collab

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Birdman is someone who has repped for Louisiana quite a bit over the years. Overall, he has been a huge representative for Southern hip-hop, and he remains a powerful figure. Having said that, it should come as no surprise that he is a fan of the New Orleans Saints. The Saints are a team that has been around for a very long time. Moreover, they won a Super Bowl over a decade ago and have a fantastic history. For people in NOLA, the Saints are a very meaningful team, especially with how they rallied the city amid Hurricane Katrina.

Now, the Saints are part of the new OVO x NFL collaboration. This collaboration honors eight NFL teams with some incredible merch. This includes hoodies, shirts, and a gorgeous varsity jacket. The eight teams represented are the Saints, Kansas City Chiefs, New York Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles, Atlanta Falcons, Seattle Seahawks, and the New England Patriots. Birdman got to wear the Saints gear, and in the image below, you can see he looks good in black and gold.

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Birdman For OVO

Previously, we actually got to see Snoop Dogg in the Steelers merch. Furthermore, Action Bronson was the one to showcase the New York Jets jacket. Needless to say, Drake pulled out all of the stops for this new collaboration. At the end of the day, he has the pull to make stuff like that happen. You can’t help but be impressed by it.

These pieces are available now over at octobersveryown.com. They are all running out of stock fast, so you’re going to have to be fast in order to cop. Let us know what you think of this latest OVO drop, in the comments section below. Who should Drake’s brand collaborate with next? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always keep you informed on your favorite artists and their upcoming releases.

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