Courtesy of Fan Recap Megan Thee Stallion is reportedly in a new romantic relationship with Chicago Bulls player Torrey Craig. A video that recently emerged shows the Houston rapper in bed with Craig, playfully participating in a “challenge couple’s edition,” where they answer questions about their relationship. Both pointed to Megan when asked who was “most likely to get arrested,” laughing together at the interaction. More smiles followed when they were queried about who was the “better kisser.” However, intrigue arose when they both indicated each other in response to…
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2025 CIAA Basketball Tournament tickets available via “Summer Sizzler” sale
Courtesy of the CIAA The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA®), the nation’s oldest historically Black athletic conference, returns to Baltimore, Maryland for the 2025 Food Lion CIAA Men’s and Women’s Championship Basketball Tournament February 25 – March 1 at the CFG Arena. The CIAA will kick off their fifth year in Charm City with their first ever summer sale, the “Summer Sizzler” offering fans $100 off for All Session General Admission tickets by using the code SUMMER100. Tickets are available beginning today, August 15 through September 1 exclusively at the tournament website: Ciaatournament.org. 2025 is truly a celebration of legacy…
Read MoreCoastal Athletic Association reveals 2024-25 Men’s basketball conference opponents
Courtesy of the CAA The CAA has announced each institution’s men’s basketball conference opponents for the 2024-25 season. Teams will face each of the other 13 league members as part of an 18-game conference schedule. Each team’s slate consists of five repeat (home-and-away) opponents, four home-only opponents, and four away-only opponents to provide each team with nine home and nine road contests. Two of the five repeat opponents have been designated as “permanent opponents” to preserve regional rivalries and geographic ties. Conference games will primarily be slated for a Thursday/Saturday…
Read MoreAugust 7 Paris Olympic hoops recap: U.S. Women rolls on to NBA postseason
Courtesy of the nba The 2024 Olympic Games continue in Paris, France. Women’s 5×5 basketball was in action Wednesday for quarterfinal games. Four teams look to advance to Friday’s semifinal round, which features a chance to clinch a spot on the podium. Follow along with updates throughout the action in Paris. USA 88, Nigeria 74 Wednesday’s completed games France 84, Germany 71 Australia 85, Serbia 67
Read MoreIce Cube lays down challenge to The Netherlands
The Netherlands took home Olympic gold in 3-on-3 play, defeating host country France 18-17 in exciting fashion on a game-winner by Worthy De Jong in overtime. With the gold medal in tow, the squad, which consists of Jan Driessen, Dimeo Van Der Horst, Arvin Slagter, and Worthy De Jong, could have another bell to answer. Ice Cube has openly challenged the Olympic champions to face the BIG3 All-Stars on August 18 in Boston, with a $150,000 purse for the winner. As of the writing of this article, there has been…
Read MoreChicago Bulls announced their 2024-25 preseason schedule
The Chicago Bulls have released their preseason schedule. The five-game tilt features two road games and three at the friendly confines of the United Center. Things get started with a Tuesday, October 8 road matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Next is playing host to the Memphis Grizzlies on October 12. October 14 the Bulls will be the guests of division foe Milwaukee Bucks. Chicago wraps preseason action with home games against the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 16 and another meeting with Cleveland on October 18. The full-season schedule will be…
Read MoreParis Olympics Day 2 KD and LeBron powers US past Serbia, Carlik Jones leads South Sudan to historic win
Courtesy of nba.com The 2024 Olympic Games are officially underway in Paris, France. Group C — featuring the United States, Serbia, Puerto Rico and South Sudan — tipped off Day 2 action on July 28. Look back at the best moments from the second day of Group Play. South Sudan 90, Puerto Rico 79 • Box Score• Watch Replay (Peacock)
Read MoreDay 1 2024 Paris Olympic Bball Updates
The 2024 Olympic Games are officially underway in Paris, France. Group A (Australia, Spain, Greece, Canada) and Group B (Germany, Brazil, France, Japan) — tip off the action on Saturday, July 27. Follow along for live game update from the first day of Group Play. France vs. Brazil • Box Score• TV: CNBC, Peacock (LIVE) Group B: Germany 97, Japan 77 • Box score The Olympic career of Victor Wembanyama has officially begun.The 7-foot-4 French phenom won the tipoff against Brazil’s Bruno Caboclo on Saturday, marking his Olympic debut. Brazil got off to a hot start, building a 23-15 lead…
Read MoreRussell Westbrook inks 2-year, $6.8 million deal with Nuggets
courtesy of nba.com The Denver Nuggets added some depth to their backcourt in a reported deal that had long been expected. Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, Westbrook and the Denver Nuggets have agreed to a two-year, $6.8 million deal. Westbrook was dealt to the Utah Jazz on July 18 but was waived two days later. His move to Denver had been reported since the initial deal that allowed the LA Clippers to work a sign-and-trade deal with the Jazz to acquire guard Kris Dunn.
Read MoreWNBA gets it right with their All-Star Weekend
The WNBA concluded its All-Star weekend Saturday night with the All-Star Game, putting a bow on what was a very entertaining weekend of on-court festivities. Frankly speaking, this WNBA All-Star weekend was far more enjoyable than many in recent NBA meetings because of one factor old-fashioned competition. Starting with the Skills, which was won by Allisha Gray of the Atlanta Dream, the ladies that participated competed to win, completely forgoing the “too cool for school” temperament that plagues NBA players in their competition. There were no players casually casting up…
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