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Shaquille O’Neal recalled feeling disoriented when thinking about retirement at the end of his legendary NBA career.

“I was lost" - Shaquille O'Neal opens up about the major struggles he faced after retirement

Boston, MA

Shaquille O’Neal looks back on his short stint with the Boston Celtics and why he felt he let the city down

Shaquille O’Neal was disappointed in his short stint with the Celtics: “I just hated to let the city of Boston down”

Chicago, IL

During the 1997-98 NBA season, Dennis Rodman took an in-season vacation from the Chicago Bulls. He went to Las Vegas with Carmen Electra and was only supposed to be gone for 48 hours. However, Rodman was away from the Bulls for more than 48 hours, which forced Michael Jordan to...

Michael Jordan Had To Drag Dennis Rodman Out Of Bed To Bulls Practice From In-Season Vacation With Carmen Electra: ‘I’m Not Gonna Say What’s In His Bed And Where He Was’

Shaquillle O’Neal not only shared his excitement about the exposure WNBA players are getting, but also called for them to get “similar contracts” to some of the players in the NBA. “I love it, especially for women,” said O’Neal on the rise in popularity of the sport. “Listen, they’ve always played great, they’ve always played hard. I’m glad they’re getting the exposure. They definitely deserve it. Now we just gotta get ’em similar contracts as what some of these NBA guys are making.”

Shaquille O'Neal calls for WNBA players to get contracts similar to NBA guys

Los Angeles, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

It's been more than four decades since former child star William “Billie” Thomas Jr. died in Los Angeles of a heart attack at only 49 on October 10, 1980. Best known as "Buckwheat," the character he portrayed in the original Hal Roach-ignited Our Gang/Little Rascals classic film shorts from 1934 to 1944, Thomas faced similar challenges and misfortunes of several of his co-stars and other former child actors. This is his story.

Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas - 'Little Rascals'/'Our Gang' Child Star: 44 Years After His Tragic Death

Larry Brown Sports

While Charles Barkley appears to be staying put at TNT, another member of the “Inside the NBA” dream team may soon be up for grabs. Ryan Glasspiegel of the New York Post reported this week that industry sources believe Shaquille O’Neal has an opt-out clause in his contract with TNT for if the network ends...
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Shaq has notable clause in his contract with TNT?

Tyrese Gibson told Shannon Sharpe that previous comments he made about Terrence Howard stealing roles from him due to colorism were a “misunderstanding.”. When the Club Shay Shay host asked Tyrese about those remarks, the actor and singer called them “bullshit.”. “That’s a misunderstanding,” Tyrese said around the...

Tyrese Says Terrence Howard Colorism Comments Were a 'Misunderstanding': 'That Man Did Not Take One Role From Me'

For years, Tyrese Gibson has aired out his divorce from ex-wife Samantha Lee. However on Club Shay Shay, the 1992 star confessed that the emotional fallout from their marriage deeply affected him, making it difficult to recover. Gibson was on the show to promote his upcoming film and album, Beautiful...

Tyrese Says He Was 'Devastated and Crushed' Over Divorce: 'I Let God Down'

New York City, NY

The planned auction of Dame Dash's stake in Roc-A-Fella Records has been delayed due to his unpaid child support and tax debts. As reported by Billboard, the auction of Dash's 33.3 percent interest in the company, which was co-founded by Jay-Z and Kareem "Biggs" Burke, was originally scheduled to take place on Thursday, August 29. However, the deadline for the court-ordered auction has been pushed back to September 21 because New York City is seeking over $193,000 in unpaid child support. The state of New York is also seeking payment for the over $8.7 million he owes in back taxes.

Dame Dash’s Sale of Stake In Roc-A-Fella Delayed Over Tax and Child Support Debts

Black Enterprise

Shareef was headed to Australia to continue his basketball career but stayed to help his father rebrand Reebok. Shareef O’Neal, son of Shaquille, followed in his father’s footsteps by playing basketball but has yet to achieve the same success. His father asked Shareef to join him in making Reebok a bigger company, with Shaq now president of Reebok’s basketball operations.

Shaquille O’Neal Persuaded Son Shareef To Help With Rebranding Reebok

FadeawayWorld.net

Shaquille O'Neal reveals why he wouldn't play for new Lakers coach.

Shaquille O'Neal Admits He Couldn't Have Played For JJ Redick

Some NBA debates will continue forever, including this one: is Kobe Bryant or Michael Jordan a better player?. Some people are certain that Jordan is the greatest of all time but a growing number of fans believe that Bryant was a more skillful player. On the latest episode of “Gil’s...

Dwight Howard Says Kobe Bryant Was More Skilled Than Michael Jordan

Shaquille O’Neal expressed his concerns about J.J. Redick’s ability to succeed as the Los Angeles Lakers' new head coach.

“I don’t think I could play for a guy who I just played against four or five years ago” – Shaquille O’Neal raises doubts about J.J. Redick as Lakers head coach

Toledo, OH

T-Boz is clearing up some rumors about her health. On Aug. 24, the TLC singer was diagnosed with an “abdominal blockage” after a show in Toledo, Ohio on Aug. 22. The incident led to T-Boz and Chilli canceling a slate of shows. In particular, the 54-year-old "experienced sudden...

T-Boz Responds to Negative Comments About Health Scare: “No, I’m Not on Ozempic!”

Los Angeles County, CA

It's been over twenty-five years since actor/photographer Roddy McDowall died of lung cancer in 1998. McDowall, despite some career challenges, was one of that breed of rare former child actors who successfully transitioned into Hollywood adulthood. He was also, however, one of the industry's "openly closeted" actors, which came with its own sense of issues. This is his story.

The Not-So-Secret Gay Life of Actor Roddy McDowell: 25 Years After His Tragic Death From Lung Cancer

The US Sun

SHAQUILLE O’Neal has carved a name for himself as a superstar DJ since retiring from the NBA. Now the Los Angeles Lakers legend has revealed that his career change helped him cope with life outside of pro basketball. O’Neal says mixing beats in front of wild crowds gave him the same rush as playing in […]

‘I was lost and wasn’t prepared’ NBA icon Shaq admits before new career in retirement which gave ‘adrenaline boost’

It’s trivia time! Tune in above to watch West Wilson take the helm of Captain Morgan Trivia Sliced. Featuring contestants Jermaine, Jordan, and Jillian, the show asks challenging questions across categories like "We Made it Better," "U.S. Innovation," "Ugly/Delicious," and "Bold Destinations: Extreme U.S. Geography.” Watch “The Sliced Round” above, then scroll through for “The Final Slice” to see who takes home the win!

West Wilson Hosts Captain Morgan Trivia Sliced

Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn Nets On SI

The future hall-of-famer reflected on his 2012 trade.

Dwight Howard Wanted to Join Nets for Inaugural Season in Brooklyn

Dwight Howard explains why his time with Kobe Bryant was a failure.

Dwight Howard Admits It Was Tough Playing With Kobe Bryant: "I Didn't Want To Go To The Lakers..."

Lee Daniels and Mo’Nique's friendship was mended by way of the director’s new horror film, The Deliverance. The pair didn’t speak for years due to a feud over 2009’s Precious because Mo’Nique refused to promote the movie. Now, things are much different. “He’s my friend,”...

Mo’Nique Remembers Lee Daniels Feud, Calls Him a ‘Friend’ After Reconciling

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Shaquille O'Neal Says Performing as DJ Diesel Helped Him Deal With NBA Retirement

Shaquille O'Neal shared how his work as DJ Diesel helped him cope with his retirement from the NBA. In an interview with People, the 52-year-old former...

Shaquille O'Neal Says Performing as DJ Diesel Helped Him Deal With NBA Retirement

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