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Music Dallas Mavericks Choose Between Drake & Kanye West The Dallas Mavericks have entered the Kanye West vs. Drake debate. By Joshua Robinson September 30, 2021
Sports Drake Trolls YK Osiris Over Basketball Game: "Dog Walked B2K Osiris" The singer played off the teasing by saying, "Them boys sorry." By Erika Marie September 29, 2021
Sports Orlando Magic's Jonathan Isaac Clarifies Perceived "Anti-Vax" & "Anti-Science" Comments Magic's Jonathan Isaac explains his stance on COVID-19 vaccine: "I am not anti-vax. I’m not anti-medicine. I’m not anti-science. I didn’t come to my current vaccination status by studying Black history or watching Donald Trump press conferences." By Vaughn Johnson September 29, 2021
Sports Damian Lillard Is Pro-Vaccine, But Doesn't Fault People Wanting To Research "If it's a way for me to protect my family and the people that I love, I'ma do it," says the basketball star. By Erika Marie September 28, 2021
Sports Dennis Schröder Explains Why He Left $78M On The Table To Sign With Celtics The point guard spent his first Celtics media day explaining his decision. By Taylor McCloud September 28, 2021
TV ESPN Removes Jay Williams From "NBA Countdown" ESPN keeps spinning the revolving door of basketball coverage. By Taylor McCloud September 28, 2021
Basketball LeBron James Confirms He Is Vaccinated But Says It's Not His Job To Encourage Other Players The Lakers' superstar confirmed he and his family are all vaccinated. By Taylor McCloud September 28, 2021
Football LeBron James Claims He Was Offered Multiple NFL Contracts During NBA Lockout The face of the NBA could have had a career in a different league. By Taylor McCloud September 28, 2021
Sports Bradley Beal Reveals He Is Not Vaccinated, Says Vaccine "Doesn't Eliminate Anyone From Getting COVID" The Washington Wizards star had a lot to say about the COVID-19 vaccine. By Taylor McCloud September 28, 2021
Sports Kyrie Irving Swerves Vaccination Questions At Nets Media Day: NBA Twitter Reacts Kyrie Irving asked reporters to respect his privacy when asked about his vaccination status and whether he plans to play in Nets' home games. By Alex Zidel September 28, 2021
Sports Russell Westbrook Reportedly Wanted Bradley Beal To Ask Out Of Washington NBA sources say Russell Westbrook wanted Bradley Beal to ask out of Washington this off-season. Nonetheless, Bradley Beal remained committed to the organization, while Russell Westbrook was traded to Lebron James' Los Angeles Lakers. By Isiah Cowan September 27, 2021
Sports Devin Booker Confirms He Has COVID-19 Devin Booker opted not to share his current vaccination status, although he did confirm he contracted COVID-19. By Isiah Cowan September 27, 2021