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LeBron James Delivers Massive Praise To Donovan Mitchell

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LeBron James has been in the league for 20 seasons, which means he has seen a whole lot of guys play the game. At this stage in his career, he knows the makings of a superstar. Subsequently, he likes to call out who he thinks is up next, especially when they beat him.

Last night, LeBron was in Cleveland where he got to play the Cleveland Cavaliers. This was a special return for LeBron as the Cavaliers are where he started his career. However, things did not go great for James as he ended up losing by a score of 116-102.

LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers fights for a loose ball with Evan Mobley #4 and Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the third quarter at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on December 06, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Lakers 115-100. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

LeBron Impressed By Mitchell

The star of the Cavaliers last night was clearly Donovan Mitchell. The newly-acquired star dropped a total of 43 points, which ultimately spoiled the homecoming. It was a tough match for the Lakers, and consequently, James took notice of the young star.

When asked about Mitchell after the game, LeBron had nothing but praise for the young star. Overall, James definitely kept his answer short, but he made sure to pay respect. “He’s Mitchell,” James said. “He’s a special kid.”

LeBron James and the Lakers are now 10-13 this season with the loss. The Lakers do seem to be on a solid trajectory right now, however, it is not going to be easy. Anthony Davis and James will not play tonight as the Lakers take on the Toronto Raptors. Overall, it is a bad predicament, although it is one the Lakers have experienced all too often this season.

Stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest news and updates from around the basketball world. Also, let us know what you think of Mitchell, in the comments down below.

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Patrick Beverley Tells His Kids Santa Isn’t Real

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Patrick Beverley is certainly one of the most interesting men in the NBA right now. For years, he has been known as a pest on the court, who loves to talk a big game. Consequently, he has been given his very own podcast with Barstool Sports. So far, the podcast has been quite successful.

Overall, it is a podcast that is mostly about basketball. Throughout each episode, Beverley will touch on current events throughout the league. Additionally, he speaks on stories he has from his long career in the league. From time to time, he also likes to talk about his personal life and his children.

Patrick Beverley #21 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball during the second half of the NBA game at Footprint Center on November 22, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 115-105. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Patrick Beverley Comes Clean

In the most recent episode of his podcast, his kids were a topic of conversation. As you can see in the clip below, this is mostly because he was talking about Christmas. Beverley recently admitted to telling his children that Santa Claus does not exist.

The Los Angeles Lakers star wanted to make it clear to his kids that it was he who was giving them all of their gifts. Overall, it is a pretty hilarious way to think, although that’s Pat Bev for you.

“Them presents y’all getting ain’t from Santa, that s***’s from me,” Beverley said. “That’s me eating that s***, I just wanted to let you guys know.”

Telling kids that Santa isn’t real can be a truly crushing experience. As children, we are full of wonder and will pretty well believe everything. Unfortunately, reality has to set in eventually.

Let us know what you think of Pat Bev’s masterclass in parenting, below. As always, stay tuned to HNHH as we will bring you the latest news from around the sports world.

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LeBron James Shows Love To Cleveland

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LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers were in Cleveland last night where the team took on the Cavaliers. The Cavs are a team on the come-up right now, especially thanks to the efforts of Donovan Mitchell. With Mitchell on the roster, many think this team could win the East.

However, James and the Lakers were trying to spoil the party last night. Of course, James has a lot of history with the Cavaliers as he had two separate stints with the team. Whenever he shows up in Cleveland, it is a huge moment, and last night was no different.

LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers rests during a break in the game against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on December 04, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

LeBron Shouts Out Cleveland

In the end, however, the Lakers could not keep up with the Cavs. They lost the game and Mitchell ended up with a whopping 43 points. It was a phenomenal performance that ultimately overshadowed LeBron’s return. Overall, it was not a great night for the Lakers.

Despite this, LeBron was still someone that the media wanted to hear from after the game. He dropped 21 points and 17 rebounds, so it’s not like he played poorly. As you can see below, he showed a lot of love to Cleveland and even touched on the memories the city gives him.

“It’s always love coming back here. The memories that I have here will never be forgotten,” James said.

Below, you can find some of the highlights from the match. Let us know what you thought of LeBron’s performance, in the comments section down below.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Taken Out Of Portugal Starting Lineup

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Cristiano Ronaldo has been in the news quite a bit as of late. Of course, a lot of this has to do with the World Cup. However, there is also the interview he did with Piers Morgan. Ronaldo was upset with Manchester United for not playing him as much as he wanted.

He has since been released from the team, although now, it seems like he is having the same issue with his country. Yesterday, Portugal played against Switzerland in the Round of 16, and many noticed that Ronaldo was not a starter. For years, Ronaldo has always been a starter for Portugal.

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal aknowledges the fans after the match at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between Portugal and Switzerland at Lusail Stadium on December 6, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Richard Sellers/Getty Images)

Cristiano Ronaldo Benched

Some people felt as though this may have been a response to Ronaldo being upset over his substitution against South Korea. Head coach Fernando Santos revealed that he didn’t like Ronaldo’s attitude. However, he made sure to note that the decision against Switzerland had nothing to do with Ronaldo’s behavior.

Luckily, this move actually paid off big for Portugal. Ronaldo’s replacement was Goncalo Ramos, who scored a hat trick. The Portuguese side won the game by a score of 6-1, with Ronaldo coming on the pitch in the 73rd minute. Overall, Portugal seemingly made the correct tactical decision.

Heading into the next round, Portugal will get to play against Morocco. The Moroccans recently defeated Spain in penalty kicks, and they are a very dangerous side. That being said, perhaps we will see Ronaldo back in Portugal’s starting lineup, moving forward.

Let us know what you think of Portugal’s chances in the World Cup, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news from around the sports world, including the World Cup.

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Deshaun Watson’s GF Roasted For Sticking By Him

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Deshaun Watson has been an incredibly controversial figure as of late, and for very good reason. He was accused of sexually assaulting upwards of 30 massage therapists around Houston. Additionally, an investigation suggested that Watson saw over 60 masseuses in a two-year period.

Overall, this has been a very wild story that culminated in an 11-game suspension for the quarterback. On Sunday, Watson officially returned to the field against his former team, the Houston Texans. In the end, he came away with a huge 27-17 victory. However, Watson’s numbers from the game were pedestrian at best.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) warms up before the football game between the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 4, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ken Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Deshaun Watson Gets Support

Most people at the game on Sunday were there to boo and jeer at Watson. Fortunately for the QB, he had at least one person in his corner. That person is his girlfriend Jilly Anais, who has stuck with him throughout this entire ordeal. According to @theybf_daily on Instagram, Anais posted a whole plethora of photos from the game.

In the comments of the post below, many were critical of Anais and her undying support for the quarterback. For instance, one user wrote, “It’s actually creepy that she’s ok with his actions and we know y.” Another person said, “Wait he was doing all that with a girlfriend?!?!?” Needless to say, many are unimpressed with this predicament.

There is still a lot that is unknown about the Watson situation. No matter what, it is a very bad look for the QB, as well as his girlfriend. The NFL was also criticized for not suspending him for longer. Overall, having him on the field is a bit of a distraction, however, the NFL machine continues to turn, regardless.

Stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest news and updates from around the football world.

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Shaq Hilariously Thrown Into Christmas Tree By Kenny Smith

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Shaq is one of the best personalities on television right now. If you watch a lot of basketball, then you know that he is a fixture on Inside The NBA which is part of TNT’s NBA coverage. On the show, he sits with Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, and Charles Barkley.

Overall, these guys are considered to be the best broadcast crew in the entire game. They always have a lot of fun together, and that never seems to change. On any given night, you can expect them to engage in hijinks. Typically, Shaq does the pranking, however, sometimes he is the victim.

Shaquille O’Neal attends HBO Premiere For Four-Part Documentary “SHAQ” at Illuminarium on November 14, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

Shaq Takes A Tumble

Last night, Shaq and Kenny Smith engaged in their usual race to the big screen at the back of the set. This is always a fairly hilarious segment, although it was a lot less funny for Shaq yesterday. As you can see in the clip down below, Shaq was shoved into a massive Christmas tree by Smith.

Consequently, Shaq immediately fell over, and considering his size, you can be sure it was a loud fall. Subsequently, the entire TNT crew rushed to make sure Shaq was okay. That said, everyone was laughing about it. The sight of Shaq getting lost in the massive tree was pretty funny, and it made for a viral moment on Twitter.

These are the moments that make the Inside The NBA crew so fun to watch. You don’t typically get this kind of coverage on other NBA analysis shows. Overall, NBA on TNT is the best place to watch basketball, and as long as O’Neal, Chuck, and Smith are on that show together, it will continue to be amazing.

Let us know what you thought of the hilarious clip, in the comments below. As always, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world.

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Floyd Mayweather Splurges On Impressive Porsche 911

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Floyd Mayweather is easily one of the richest athletes on the entire planet. Throughout his career, he has amassed well over $1 billion. As it stands, he is no longer doing prize fights. However, he is still making plenty of money when it comes to the world of exhibition fights.

In fact, this money has allowed him to go on some fairly massive shopping sprees. For instance, we recently reported on how Mayweather went to the Art Basel show in Miami and dropped over $3 million. Overall, Mayweather calls his company The Money Team for good reason.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. looks on during a news conference with Deji Olatunji at the Mayweather Boxing Club on October 13, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mayweather is scheduled to fight Olatunji in an exhibition match in Dubai on November 13, 2022. (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images)

Floyd Mayweather Has A New Car

According to TMZ, Mayweather splurged on a brand-new vehicle while out in Miami. As the outlet reports, he hit up a man by the name of Obi Okeke, who also goes by the name “Doctor Bugatti.” Interestingly enough, Mayweather did not cop himself a Bugatti.

Instead, Mayweather decided to splurge on a Porsche 911 Turbo S. This is a beautiful sportscar that costs about $330K. It can go incredibly fast with a top speed of 205 MPH. Additionally, the car goes 0-60 in 2.6 seconds, all while boasting 640 horsepower.

Mayweather has always had an appreciation for things that cost a lot of money. That being said, it should come as no surprise that he is copping cars like this. He already has a sizable car collection, and now, it will be that much bigger.

As always, let us know what you think of Floyd Mayweather and his brand-new purchase, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from the sports world.

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Israel Adesanya Gets Good News In Brass Knuckles Case

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Israel Adesanya has had an interesting last few weeks. After losing his middleweight title to Alex Pereira, he was arrested at JFK Airport in New York. News of his arrest was quite shocking to the UFC world, especially since it was for carrying brass knuckles through TSA.

Subsequently, Adesanya was held by the New York Port Authority. Eventually, they let him go and gave him a desk appearance ticket. Overall, it was a pretty embarrassing arrest, however, Adesanya’s manager claimed it was all one big misunderstanding.

Israel Adesanya walks out of the ring after being defeated by Alex Pereira during the 5th round of their Middleweight fight at UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

“Israel was handed a gift by a fan, which he put in his luggage,” Tim Simpson said. “When flagged at the airport, Israel quickly disposed of the item, and cooperated with authorities.”

Israel Adesanya Gets A Win

Recently, it was reported that Adesanya got a huge win in his case. Basically, the UFC superstar was given an adjournment in contemplation of dismissal. This simply means that if Adesanya goes six months without getting into trouble, his entire case will be dismissed.

Israel Adesanya is seen as UFC 281 Headliners Israel Adesanya & Alex Pereira Face Off at The Empire State Building on November 10, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Empire State Realty Trust)

This is obviously a massive win for Adesanya who committed a fairly light infraction. Considering there was no indication that he was doing anything out of line while being arrested, it’s clear this was all just one big error that won’t happen again.

Having said that, hopefully, we will get to see Izzy fighting for his title again, sometime soon. Until then, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from the UFC world.

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Mills Lane, Legendary Boxing Ref, Passes Away At 85

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If you are a longtime boxing fan, then you have certainly heard of Mills Lane. The man is a legend in the boxing world, and he is even in the Hall of Fame. Overall, the reason for this is simple. He was a referee for many years, and he was very well respected amongst his peers and other boxers.

Unfortunately, his health had been dwindling over the past few months. On Tuesday morning, he passed away at the age of 85. Furthermore, he was surrounded by family at the time of his death. Prior to his passing, he got to rewatch many of the fights he officiated.

REFEREE MILLS LANE STEPS IN TO STOP THE FIGHT TONIGHT AFTER DEFENDING CHAMPION JULIO CESAR CHAVEZ, LEFT, KNOCKED DOWN MELDRICK TAYLOR, RIGHT, WHO IMPLORES LANE TO CONTINUE IN THE eighth ROUND OF THEIR WBC SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT A via Getty

Mills Lane Had An Amazing Resume

During his career, Lane got to officiate some truly memorable fights. Of course, the most iconic is the match between Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield. This is where Tyson ended up biting Holyfield’s ear off in a truly gross display of aggression.

While speaking about his father to ESPN, Terry Lane revealed just how amazing of a father Mills was. He spoke about his dad’s soft side and that people truly looked up to him and respected him.

“The past 20 years after the stroke were pretty tough, to be honest,” Lane said. “… We’re relieved of the outpouring of support. He was just this really amazing father and husband and I don’t know if people got to see that kind and sensitive side of him. My mom took care of him since the stroke; he never spent one night in a nursing home. I don’t know if Dec. 6 is my dad’s date of death or a new life for her.”

Boxing referee Mills Lane. Mandatory Credit: Bob Martin/Allsport via Getty

Since his passing, numerous former boxers have paid their respects to the man. He is someone who will be truly missed and his contributions will always be remembered.

RIP Mills Lane.

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Baker Mayfield Picked Up By The Rams

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Yesterday, it was revealed that Baker Mayfield would be released by the Carolina Panthers. This move was kind of expected given the fact that he hasn’t been of much use to the team. They are trying to move on, and in the few games Mayfield has played, he hasn’t been good enough to keep.

Overall, it is a sad situation for Mayfield who was seen as the future of the Browns just a few years ago. Consequently, it is a sad reminder of just how fragile a career in the NFL can be. One day you’re the man, and the next day, everyone wants you gone.

Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Carolina Panthers throws a pass against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on November 20, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Rams Pick Up Baker Mayfield

Mayfield was placed on Waivers, and subsequently, Adam Schefter reported that Mayfield will be on his way to the Los Angeles Rams. As many already know, the team needs a quarterback as Matthew Stafford and their usual backup are injured. While the Rams likely won’t make the playoffs, they at least need someone serviceable.

Per Schefter:

“They need a QB with Matthew Stafford sidelined for the season and John Wolford dealing with a neck injury. And if Mayfield signs elsewhere this off-season, the Rams could get back a compensatory draft pick.”

Overall, this is going to be a big opportunity for Mayfield, who will likely get to be their starter for the rest of the season. For now, however, it still remains to be seen whether or not he will get to play against the Las Vegas Raiders. Regardless, his fortunes have turned quite fast.

Baker Mayfield will get to play football again this year. For himself, that is all that really matters. However, he will need to improve if he wants any shot at a starting job in 2023.

Stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the NFL world. Additionally, let us know what you think of this fit, in the comments below.

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