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Porn lawyer Michael Avenatti is still lashing out at Nike despite his arrest for allegedly trying to extort the sportswear giant.

Sunday’s game saw L.A. Lakers star LeBron James play the worst quarter in his 16-year career.

Utah Jazz Owner Gail Miller assured the country that Utah is “not a racist community,” in the wake of an incident between a fan and Oklahoma City Thunder player Russell Westbrook.

Former NBA star Dennis Rodman is fed up with wimps in pro basketball, who he thinks should “quit wearing tampons.”

March 7 (UPI) — Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron Jamespassed idol Michael Jordan for No. 4 on the NBA’s all-time scoring list with an And-1 during a loss to the Denver Nuggets.

Dallas Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban has not ruled out a presidential run in 2020.

Rapper Snoop Dogg has apparently had it with the L.A. Lakers. In fact, he is so mad he wants the team shipped out on a “slave ship.”

Sports commentator Charles Barkley delivered several joking body blows to actor Jussie Smollett after the actor was arrested in Chicago and charged with orchestrating a hoax hate crime.

Former President and noted basketball fan Barack Obama, was the first president in U.S. history to build a basketball court at the White House.

It’s not unusual for NBA players to dunk over obstacles, when trying to impress the judges enough to win the NBA dunk contest. However, it is unusual to see players dunk over human obstacles standing over 7-feet-tall.

Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones, did not succeed in his bid to derail the contract extension for NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell last year. However, according to reports, another group of unnamed owners is trying to get Goodell replaced.

Feb. 14 (UPI) — Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant had to restrain Steve Kerr after the coach slammed his clipboard and was ejected during a game against the Portland Trail Blazers.

A pair of Sacramento Kings fans sparked controversy on Tuesday, by wearing basketball jerseys with “Build The Wall” and “Trump” written on the back.

Feb. 13 (UPI) — Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley has a theory about why NFL defenses find it tough to play against Tom Brady: his mesmerizing eyes.

The woman who accused Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax of rape, is also accusing former NBA player Corey Maggette of assaulting her when he was a student at Duke in 1999.

The Alliance of American Football debuted on CBS to solid ratings, according to the overnight numbers released on Monday.

Former Memphis Grizzlies executive Michael Redlick, was found stabbed to death in his home on January 11. Police have charged his wife with murder. However, in an eerie foreshadowing of future events, Redlick had joked weeks before that he had to “hide the steak knives” from his wife.

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich told ESPN, that he feels former NFL QB Colin Kaepernick “was very courageous in what he did.”

Basketball star Stephen Curry and pop singer John Legend are joining ex-President Barack Obama, to address the audience at Obama’s “My Brother’s Keeper” initiative.

Colin Kaepernick’s #7 Jersey may not be seen on the field during the Super Bowl this weekend, but a pair of NBA stars made sure the former anthem protester’s number got some love nonetheless.

The 2018 NBA Champion Golden State Warriors snubbed a visit to the Trump White House again this year, but the team did take a meeting with ex-President Barack Obama, Fox News reported.

London (AFP) – NBA Commissioner Adam Silver insisted he takes the issue of player safety “very seriously” following New York Knicks star Enes Kanter’s decision to miss his team’s game in London amid fears he would be killed for his political views.

The Turkish government has officially filed for an Interpol “Red Notice,” a non-binding alert to member nations on a wanted criminal, against New York Knicks player Enes Kanter, Turkish state media confirmed Tuesday.

Jan. 10 (UPI) — Giannis Antetokounmpo threw a rocket pass into James Harden’s face during the Milwaukee Bucks’ win against the Houston Rockets.

Broadcaster and former NBA Star Charles Barkley often dips into politics during his sports commentary. However, on Friday he took it a step further by saying the fans should not be able to vote on the All-Star game because they also voted for President Trump. Which, in Barkley’s mind, proves that the fans have bad judgment.

LeBron James has been likened to many a celebrity throughout his long, and distinguished career. At various times he’s been compared to Ali, Jordan, and many other all-time greats.

Dec. 31 (UPI) — The annual tradition of NBA fans, players and coaches debating about who is the NBA’s greatest player of all time started earlier than expected after LeBron James’ recent comments.

L.A. Lakers star LeBron James recently claimed he was unaware that “Jewish money” was an ages-old, anti-Semitic stereotype, but New York Post columnist Phil Mushnick is not prepared to let James off the hook for his “non-apology.”

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Antonio Gates returned fire at NBA star LeBron James for saying pro football players are treated like “slaves.” Gates countered saying that NFL players know what they are signing up for and make a fine living doing it.

LeBron James was awarded the Associated Press athlete of the year award for the third year in a row. However, the Lakers star insisted that the children at his “I Promise” school in Ohio are the ones who deserve the credit.

NBA star LeBron James apologized on Sunday, for sharing song lyrics on Instagram which contained a reference to getting “Jewish Money.”

NBA star LeBron James posted song lyrics on his Instagram account, which have raised some eyebrows.

On his HBO Sports series The Shop, L.A. Lakers forward LeBron James called the NFL’s owners as a bunch of “old white men” and accused them of acting like slave masters.

Sports wagering in the United States would be regulated by the federal government under a bill with bipartisan support introduced Wednesday by US Senators Orrin Hatch and Chuck Schumer.

NASA has offered to show Golden State Warriors star Stephen curry proof that Americans visited the moon after he said he doubted it happened.

Warriors Guard Stephen Curry got into a car accident on Black Friday. While he sustained no injuries in the incident, it wasn’t clear at the time just how fortunate the champion player had been.