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	This could see the end of teams using music from hometown rappers on social media in the future.

The NBA’s 76ers, Hawks, Knicks, And More Were Sued For Using Music From Hometown Artists Like Meek Mill, Migos, Jay-Z, And Cardi B

Athlon Sports

LeBron James was just honored as the first men's basketball player to ever be the United States' Olympic flag-bearer. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar has clearly emerged as the de facto captain of Team USA, too, regularly taking over in crunch-time while serving as the Americans' loudest voice ...

Coach K Makes His Olympic Choice Between Kevin Durant and LeBron James Very Clear

Denver Nuggets On SI

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James made USA Basketball history

LeBron James Makes Olympics History in USA vs. South Sudan

FadeawayWorld.net

With another Summer Olympics being contested, Mark Cuban has made it clear he still doesn't agree with NBA players participating.

Mark Cuban Reiterates His Opposition To The NBA Allowing Players To Play For Team USA At The Olympics

FanSided

Simply qualifying for the Olympics made South Sudan a compelling story. They have only been an independent state since 2011 and are currently the world's youngest country. Their recent history has been defined by decades of violent civil war both before and after their founding. But their strong performance in...

South Sudan basketball roster for 2024 Olympics: Every former NBA player

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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	Omar Raja will continue his dual role as a behind-the-scenes decision-maker as well as an on-screen voice for ESPN’s growing social media team under a recently signed, multiyear contract.Sporticast 366: Athletes Are Revolutionizing  Olympics Coverage




	Financial details of the deal were not made public.




	Raja previously founded House of Highlights as a college student in 2014, which was acquired by Bleacher Report in 2016. Raja joined ESPN in 2020 and has since helped the TV sports superpower extend its reach on new social media platforms.




	ESPN’s official accounts now boast more than 125 million combined followers across X, Instagram and TikTok, where...

ESPN Signs Social Media Star Omar Raja to Multiyear Extension

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A.I. felt betrayed when his peers didn't participate in Athens.

Allen Iverson rips fellow NBA stars who didn't commit to Team USA in 2004 Olympics


				













	A couple of days before the Cleveland Browns’ season-ending playoff loss to the Houston Texans in January, Amari Cooper walked into the team locker room to greet his teammates. And he didn’t come empty-handed—Cooper brought dozens of pairs of his shoes from his apparel business Route Runners, a fitting name for one of the NFL’s top receivers, and gifted each of his teammates with a pair of his signature sneakers, the 001s, modeled after the Air Jordan 18s.NFL Taps Sony for Custom Coach Headsets, Line-to-Gain Tracking




	“They enjoyed them because they never had anything like it before,” he said in an...

NFL Star Amari Cooper’s Apparel Firm Takes Aim at Sneaker Giants

The purpose for Team USA is to win Olympic Gold. A secondary outcome from whenever players get together to play for the United States is planting the seeds for future partnerships. Countless NBA duos and trios have been formed out of players having fun as teammates for Team USA and seeking to carry that back to their day jobs.

Kevin Durant, Anthony Edwards Bonding On Team USA

NBA legend Yao Ming surprises fans by appearing as an assistant coach for the Chinese women's basketball team at the 2024 Paris Olympics, generating awe and excitement among spectators. Yao Ming was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2002 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets. Throughout his NBA career,...

Yao Ming’s Surprise Coaching Role at Paris Olympics Wows NBA Fans

LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Kevin Durant recreated the iconic Team USA photograph of Jordan, Magic, and Bird.

LeBron, Curry, And Durant Pay Homage To Jordan, Magic, and Bird's Iconic Team USA Photo

HollywoodLife

The US men's basketball team beat Serbia 110-84 in the opening game at the Paris Olympics.

LeBron James, Kevin Durant Lead US Basketball Team to Victory Over Serbia

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

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	The controversial $100,000 per year NIL deals between players on the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces’ and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority includes language that specifically nullifies the arrangement in the event it is found to violate the WNBA’s collective bargaining agreement.Valkyries Set Season Ticket Deposit Record for U.S. Women's Sports




	According to copies of the agreement, obtained through a public records request, if any of its provisions are found to conflict or be “inconsistent” with either the CBA or a player’s contract, the sponsorship provisions “shall be of no force or effect.”




	This would seem to address concerns that were...

Las Vegas Aces’ $100,000 Deals Contain CBA Conflict Clause


				













	Bain Capital-owned Varsity Brands is getting its third private equity overlord in a decade, as global investment firm KKR aims to use billions of dollars of new junk-rated debt on the business to buy out existing shareholders.Varsity Cheerleading, Bain Agree to $82.5 Million Antitrust Settlement




	Varsity Brands—which owns cheerleading giant Varsity Spirit and athletic outfitter BSN Sports—will sell $2.375 billion in new first-tier debt and take $100 million from a new $400 million credit line to help KKR buy out other shareholders, according to ratings notes published this week by Moody’s and S&P Global. 




	KKR agreed to buy Varsity from Bain earlier...

Varsity Brands Taking on $2.4B Debt to Fund KKR Takeover From Bain

Tampa, FL

Pinellas County, FL


				













	The two-decade saga of finding a new home for the Tampa Bay Rays has concluded thanks to a stadium-approval vote from officials in Pinellas County.Diamond Sports RSNs, Comcast Settle Carriage Dispute




	Late Tuesday afternoon, the county’s commission voted 5 to 2 in favor of committing $312.5 million towards the construction for a 30,000-seat fixed-roof stadium as part of a wider effort to redevelop St. Petersburg’s Historic Gas Plant District. A final vote on approving district redevelopment dollars also passed.




	The Rays, who will reportedly commit $700 million, plan to open the doors of the $1.4 billion venue by Opening Day of the...

Tampa Bay Rays Get County Approval for Long-Awaited Stadium

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Kevin Durant went from having his availability for Team USA’s opener in the 2024 Olympics to leading the Americans to a dominant win against world no. 5 Serbia on Sunday. Durant’s teammate, Stephen Curry, however, thinks it was just another day in the office for the Phoenix Suns superstar forward. “Nothing he does is surprising,” […]
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Stephen Curry’s true feelings on Kevin Durant’s Serbia domination

Minnesota State

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The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

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Kevin Durant and NBA Teams Key to Intellectual Property Disputes


				













	Several new legal disputes in sports highlight the growing importance of intellectual property in protecting brands and creative works as well as potential defenses to using...

Kevin Durant and NBA Teams Key to Intellectual Property Disputes

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