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Fantastic Pop Culture Foursomes
Download Article Iconic quartets from movies, music, history, and more! Download Article Everyone knows the phrase “dynamic duo” and “treacherous trio” but what about the…quizzical quartets? We’ll work on it…anyway, there are just as many memorable groups of four out there as there are iconic groups of two or three, but they’re often overlooked.
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Michele Kang: de la tecnología al fútbol femenino con una inversión millonaria que impulsa el deporte global
Por Agroempresario.com Michele Kang es una figura que combina una exitosa carrera en tecnología con una audaz inversión en el fútbol femenino, un deporte en plena expansión y aún subestimado en el mercado global. En esta nota, repasamos la vida, logros y planes de esta empresaria surcoreana-estadounidense que ha transformado clubes y aspira a cambiar la historia del fútbol desde su lado menos explotado: el femenino.
Jerry Buss: el genio detrás del “Showtime” que convirtió a los Lakers en la franquicia más valiosa del deporte
Por Agroempresario.com La historia de Jerry Buss no solo es una lección sobre negocios deportivos, sino también una epopeya del ingenio, la visión y la osadía. Desde su infancia humilde en Wyoming hasta edificar el imperio de Los Ángeles Lakers, este excéntrico empresario químico redefinió el espectáculo en el deporte profesional, posicionando a los Lakers como la franquicia más valiosa del mundo con un valor de 10 billones de dólares.
Charles Barkley reveals untold story about being traded to the Lakers while still with Philadelphia
During the 1980s and 1990s, Charles Barkley was one of the most dominant players in the NBA. He began his professional career with the Philadelphia 76ers, where he played for nearly a decade before moving on to the Phoenix Suns. However, his story could have taken a very different turn, as he revealed that he came very close to joining the Los Angeles Lakers. "I got traded to the Lakers - true story," Barkley shared during a conversation with Ernie Johnson on The Steam Room podcast.
Magic Johnson and Kevin Garnett Among Fans Blown Away By NCAAW's Overtime Thriller
Notre Dame’s shattering dreams of a perfect regular season have put forward North Carolina State stars into the spotlight. If you have been following women’s basketball, you’d likely know Notre Dame faced a 95-104 loss against NC State. The matchup, however, was epic enough to catch the attention of not just basketball enthusiasts but NBA legends, too. Magic Johnson, for one, couldn’t get enough of NC State’s star duo.
Original Dream Teamer Magic Johnson Torches Anthony Edwards After He Said Older Generation Of Basketball Players Had No Skill
Magic Johnson, a five-time NBA Champion and member of the original Dream Team, fired back at Anthony Edwards after the Minnesota Timberwolves star said older generations of basketball players didn’t have the same level of skill as the newer generation. Edwards, having just earned his first taste of gold in the 2024 Paris Olympics, made the controversial remarks in an interview with the Wall Street Journal.
"Es lento, vago y no defiende"
Michael Cooper, integrante de los legendarios Los Angeles Lakers del Showtime, ha realizado una de las críticas más descarnadas que ha recibido Luka Doncic en la NBA. "Doncic te da ese triple-doble casi todas las noches, pero es demasiado lento para mí. Si no fuera un anotador, lo cortaría. Le doy crédito por eso, pero para mí es un vago. No defiende", dijo Cooper en el podcast 'Showtime'.
LA Dodgers' annual LGBTQ+ Pride Night PROVES queerness belongs in sports
The Los Angeles Dodgers, annual LGBTQ+ Pride Night at Dodger Stadium, kicks off this evening, and it’s one prominent example showing that despite dated stereotypes, queerness and sports do, in fact, go together (especially for this Black queer, trans woman and mega Dodgers fan). A stance that the baseball organization learned to stand firm on after last year’s debacle.
Remembering Jerry West As A Player, Executive, Hall Of Famer, And True Legend
Hall of Famer Jerry West passed away at age 86 this morning and we remember one of the most iconic figures in the history of basketball. West’s career as a player and executive can be summed up into one word: greatness. He was a true icon of the sport which is why so many legends have come out to pay homage to the NBA’s logo. With a Hall of Fame basketball career which includes countless achievements including an NBA title to eight titles as an executive.
NBA’s best backcourt? Comparing Mavs’ Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving with all-time great duos
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving’s electrifying performances throughout the playoffs have catapulted the Mavericks into the NBA Finals, but they’ve also been thrust into the conversation as one of the best backcourt duos in NBA history.
Are Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving the greatest offensive backcourt?
During Wednesday night's telecast of Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference finals between the Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves, TNT analyst Stan Van Gundy said that Mavericks duo Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving were arguably the greatest offensive backcourt in NBA history. OK, we won't "argue," but let's discuss. Doncic and Irving, who have been together for less than two seasons, are certainly in the running, especially if Dallas goes on to win the NBA championship.
"NBA was too black, too thuggish…" Charles Barkley claims Magic Johnson and Larry Bird are most influential NBA players ever
Back in the 1980s, the league was still confined to the United States, with the majority of the players being black. Though Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, and Michael Jordan made their impact on the league, the game of basketball seemed to have changed in a lot of ways. More international players were coming into the association, more younger athletes were mimicking these players to one day play on the big stage, and many others felt the game’s impact.
Magic Johnson, Damian Lillard Stunned By Impossible Kyrie Irving Shot
On Sunday, Dallas Mavericks All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving further cemented his legend with yet another undeniably clutch bucket. The 6'2" superstar is long considered to have some of the best handles in this or any era. He helped his Mavs survive a comeback push from the reigning champion Denver Nuggets at home with this magical lefty floater: Note how stunned the… #dallasmavericks#kyrieirving#mavs#denvernuggets#irving#dallas#westernconference#phoenixsuns This story appeared on newsweek.com, .
"We shouldn't tell women what to do with their body!" Charles Barkley BOLDLY stands for pro-choice and lists down his beliefs
Charles Barkley didn’t hold back his opinions, as he often does, criticizing the current state of politics in America during a discussion about the nation’s affairs on the Stephen A. Smith podcast. The legendary NBA player had strong opinions about the Democratic and Republican Parties, questioning their true regard for the American people and their interests.
Rise and Schein: Magic Johnson
Legendary Basketball Icon & Washington Commanders owner Earvin "Magic" Johnson joins Adam Schein to talk about who the greatest point guard is of all time, the excitement surrounding the Washington Commanders, if he would ever consider owning an NBA team and the Los Angeles Lakers outlook for 2023-2024.
Magic Johnson confiesa que nunca ha visto "Tiempo de victoria: La dinastía de Los Lakers"
"Bueno, nunca vi la serie porque nadie en este mundo puede contar la historia de los Lakers como debía ser contada. Nadie puede contar esa historia", asegura el emblemático jugador de la NBA en la alfombra roja del Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS, evento benéfico para promover la lucha contra el SIDA, según publica THR. "Así que ninguno de nosotros la vio porque era ficticia. Simplemente no puedes contar esa historia.
Yung Miami Addresses Her Son Making It Rain Backstage At Rolling Loud Miami
Yung Miami has addressed the backlash she’s received in the wake of her son being seen at Rolling Loud making it rain on strippers. The incident started when Miami’s fellow City Girls collaborator JT posted a video of the former’s 10-year-old son backstage at Rolling Loud Miami over the weekend. The video saw Jai Malik Wiggins Jr. throwing some cash on some strippers while surrounded by adults, and many thought the antics were too much for such a young kid.
Ne-Yo Steps Out With Two Lucky Ladies After Divorce
Ne-Yo’s relationships haven’t been conventional thus far, and recent footage of him shows that he doesn’t plan on taking a traditional route anytime soon. On Monday (July 24), an Instagram user by the name of Jaz posted a clip of the R&B singer holding hands with two women in Miami’s South Beach neighborhood. With his marriage having ended earlier this year, the “Mad” hitmaker seems to be wasting no time before putting himself back out there.
Bobby Shmurda Says Anyone Over The Age Of 21 Is too Old to Have Opps
Bobby Shmurda has stated that anyone who is over 21 is too old to be involved in street culture and has enemies gunning for them every second. During an interview on BS/W Jake Paul on July 2o, the New York rapper elaborated on his thoughts about people over the legal drinking age having “opps” in the street. “Hey guys, once you pass 21, you can’t have opps bro,” he said. “You too old for opps. You’re too old for opps when you pass 21 guys. You gotta be getting businesses and shit, bro.
Doja Cat Loses 250K Followers After Arguing With Fans
Doja Cat has lost over 250,000 followers on Instagram after alienating her fan base through a slew of heated back-and-forths. According to Social Blade via XXL, over 200,000 Doja fans hit the unfollow button on Instagram between Sunday (July 23) and Monday (July 24) while another 48,000 fled the superstar’s IG as of press time on Tuesday (July 25) to bring the sum lost to about a quarter-million.
Snoop Dogg Decides to Cancel Hollywood Bowl Shows In Solidarity With Writers And Actors Strikes
Snoop Dogg has canceled a pair of Hollywood Bowl shows slated for October as he stands in solidarity with those on the front lines of the writer and actors’ strikes. Snoop took to Instagram on Tuesday (July 25) to make the cancellations official with an announcement. The two Hollywood Bowl dates featured Dr. Dre on the bill and were originally slated for June before being pushed to October with hopes of the strikes being over, but that doesn’t appear to be the case.
Ice Spice Keeps A Spare Pair Of Panties In Her Chanel Bag At All Times
Ice Spice stays ready so she never has to get ready, recently revealing she keeps a spare pair of underwear in her purse with her at all times. The “Munch” rapper made the confession in a sit-down with British Vogue published on Tuesday (July 25), as she went through the contents of her bag. “I always keep a pantie on me,” Ice Spice said. “The baddies that get it, get it. All my panties are pink.
Gangs and gun violence rising in Cape Town
Western Cape law enforcement authorities are on high alert following a rise in gang activity and gun violence in recent weeks, especially on the Cape Flats. It seems the more police seize guns, the more illegal firearms end up in the hands of gangsters. For the first three months of this year, more than 500 illegal guns were confiscated in volatile areas and those in possession of them were arrested. The SAPS and the City of Cape Town are working together to turn the tide.
Sexyy Red Teases Drake Collaboration After Concert Kiss
Sexyy Red has stoked the music collaboration fires between her and Drake after the 6 God planted a kiss on her during his It’s All A Blur tour recently. During a recent conversation at Rolling Loud, the “Pound Town” rapper jokingly played up the sexual chemistry between them after the interviewer asked if they had a record on the way. “We are fucking,” Sexyy Red said casually. “Naw, I’m just playing. That’s my people’s. We got a song coming out.
Latto Becomes First Rapper to Score No.1 Single On Billboard Hot 100 This Year
Latto has reasserted Hip Hop’s chart dominance by becoming the first rapper to top the Billboard Hot 100 in 2023. The Atlanta rapper’s “Seven” collaboration with BTS star Jung Kook, which dropped earlier this month, made a grand entrance on this week’s Hot 100 by debuting at No. 1. According to Billboard, the upbeat, dancefloor-friendly song soared to the top spot thanks to 21.9 million streams, 6.4 million in airplay audience, and 153,000 combined digital and CD singles in its opening week.
Jeezy Was Once Hospitalized After Bad Weed Trip: 'I Stopped Smoking For 10 Years After That'
Jeezy has reflected back on the time he wound up in hospital after a bad experience with weed, saying the ordeal caused him to give up smoking for almost a decade. Sitting down for a chat with the Dope As Usual podcast, the Atlanta rapper spoke about the time during his hustling days when he believed a woman intentionally sprinkled “crumbs” of crack cocaine into a batch of weed he later smoked in his car while listening to 2Pac.
Joe Budden Argues Pusha T 'Lost' Jim Jones Battle Original
Joe Budden has declared Jim Jones the victor in his heated exchange with Pusha T. King Push took aim at the Dipset rapper on a new Clipse track that premiered at Pharrell’s first Louis Vuitton show in Paris in June, which prompted Capo to respond via a scathing diss track titled “Summer Collection.” Pusha has yet to issue a response to Jones or even officially release the aforementioned Clipse song, decisions which Joe Budden believes massively count against him on the scorecard.
A$AP Rocky Fans Think He Dissed Travis Scott Over Rihanna Fling On New Song
Miami, FL - A$AP Rocky debuted new music from his upcoming album Don’t De Dumb at Rolling Loud Miami this past weekend — and some fans believe he was taking shots at Travis Scott on one of the tracks. Perched above the crowd on a set of metal stairs with several iced-out hair clips in his braids, Pretty Flacko took aim at an unnamed rival while performing a song called “Taylor Swift,” which hears him brag about stealing their “bitch” as payback for biting his style.
Snoop Dogg Credits Martha Stewart & Master P For Inspiring His New Ice Cream Brand Original
Snoop Dogg has launched his own ice cream brand and he’s crediting Martha Stewart and Master P for helping him with the journey. Dr. Bombay is a spin-off from his Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT avatar that was born out of the West Coast rapper having the munchies and being fed up of mixing different brands of ice cream. Snoop spoke to TMZ about his new venture and bringing the public further into his world in the form of ice cream.
Thousands more evacuated as Greece battles wildfires
Authorities evacuated nearly 2,500 more people from the Greek island of Corfu on Monday as crews fought several wildfires in the heat-battered country. Tens of thousands of people have already fled blazes on the island of Rhodes, with many frightened tourists scrambling to get home. About 2,400 visitors and locals were evacuated from Corfu from Sunday into Monday, a fire service spokesman said, adding that the departures were a precaution.
Drake Fires Back At Elliott Wilson Over Interview Criticism: 'Admit The Youth Took Over' Original
Drake has hit back at Elliott Wilson after the veteran Hip Hop journalist criticized him for shunning rap media in favor of “outsiders.” After Akademiks shared a clip on Instagram of Wilson interviewing Trippie Redd at Rolling Loud Miami this past weekend, the 6 God jumped into the comments section to throw shade at the Rap Radar Podcast host.
Diddy Reflects On 'Bittersweet' Biggie Inspiration On 'No Way Out' Anniversary
Diddy and his late, great friend The Notorious B.I.G. have been instrumental in crafting the sound of modern Hip Hop — and the mogul recently reflected on their impact as his No Way Out album celebrated its 26th anniversary. In a touching Instagram post on Saturday (July 22), the Bad Boy boss credited Biggie for inspiring him to become an artist in his own right and drop his debut solo LP, but noted that his old friend’s inspiration was “bittersweet” in the grand scheme of things.
Waka Flocka Flame Admits He Initially Hated 'No Hands' As Song Goes Diamond Original
Waka Flocka Flame has made an interesting confession about “No Hands” after the certified club banger earned him first diamond plaque. In an Instagram Story posted on Saturday (July 22), the Atlanta-by-way-of-New York rapper revealed that if it weren’t for the recommendation of DJ Love Dinero, he wouldn’t have taken the track as his own to begin with. “Thank u for letting me know this a hit brada,” he wrote while sharing Dinero’s post about the song’s diamond success.
Diddy Blessed DJ Khaled's We The Best Foundation With $150K Donation
Diddy received his flowers from a friend and fellow rap mogul DJ Khaled after paying it forward with a generous donation to his We the Best Foundation. On Saturday (July 23), the “God Did” hitmaker took to Instagram with a “donation alert” stemming from his We the Best Foundation’s first-ever golf tournament held in Miami earlier this week. “Donation alert! That’s right, Sean Combs, Puff Daddy, and Diddy, donating $150K to We the Best Foundation. Biggest donation alert.
Kid Cudi Is Tired Of Homophobes Questioning His Sexuality: 'Can't Even Smile No More' Original
Kid Cudi has called out his “homophobic” critics, saying it’s “sad” that men are seemingly unable to express joy without their sexuality being called into question. In the wee hours of the morning on Saturday (July 22), the Lonely Stoner launched into a Twitter rant against anti-LGBTQ+ internet trolls who spam his social media posts with comments suggesting he’s gay.
Nas Thanked By Magic Johnson For Magic 2 Tribute
Nas has received lofty praise from basketball legend Magic Johnson after naming a track on his new album, Magic 2, after him. On Saturday (July 22), Magic took to Twitter where he dubbed Nasty Nas a “hell of a businessman,” before waxing poetic about what an honor it was to be recognized for his business acumen. “On Nas’s new album Magic 2 he dedicated track 7 to me called Earvin Magic Johnson!” the Lakes icon wrote. “Thank you for the respect and honor of my business acumen.
Barbie breaks box office record for female director with $155M
As the year’s most anticipated tandem of film releases, Barbie and Oppenheimer, hit movie theaters this weekend, the Greta Gerwig-directed film came out on top, scoring $155 million in its opening run and marking the biggest debut ever for a film directed by a woman, Variety reported.
Lil Uzi Vert Continues Young Thug Cosplay While Teasing 'Barter 16'
Lil Uzi Vert has made it clear that Young Thug is one of their greatest musical influences with his ongoing cosplay of the Atlanta rapper ahead of his new project Barter 16. Uzi took to social media this past weekend to share a picture of themselves in the studio, surrounded by a red hue while resembling a younger version of Thugga.
Sexyy Red Responds After Being Accused Of 'Emasculating Black Men' At Rolling Loud Miami Original
Miami, FL - Sexyy Red has fired back at her critics who believe she “emasculated” Black men during her Rolling Loud Miami performance — and needless to say, she’s not a happy woman. Conservative political strategist Joey Mannarino — known more for his regressive social takes than for any policy he’d advised on in recent times — took to Twitter on Saturday (July 22) to pass judgment on the rising rap star’s set at the festival.
Las Converse Weapon que promocionó Magic Johnson rescatan su diseño ochentero
Además de los Air Jordan, Nike nos ha regalado en los Converse Weapon la segunda silueta más icónica del mundo del baloncesto, tanto para aficionados como para jugadores. Este año las zapatillas vuelven a su diseño original de 1986 con el característico toque del diseñador japonés Hiroshi Fujiwara. Esta no es la primera ocasión que la firma deportiva revive estas Converse, anteriormente lanzaron una versión reinventada por TURBODRK de Rick Owens en 2021.
NBA MVP Straw Poll 3.0
Will this NBA season feature one of the closest Most Valuable Player votes in league history? If ESPN’s final MVP straw poll of 2022-23 is any indication, buckle up, as Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has overtaken Denver Nuggets center and two-time reigning MVP Nikola Jokic. By two points. Not only did Embiid edge Jokic in total points — 790 to 788 — but Jokic actually had more first-place votes (42 for Jokic, 40 for Embiid).
NBA MVP Straw Poll: Just when you thought this race couldn't get any closer ...
Will this NBA season feature one of the closest Most Valuable Player votes in league history? If ESPN's final MVP straw poll of 2022-23 is any indication, buckle up, as Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has overtaken Denver Nuggets center and two-time reigning MVP Nikola Jokic. By two points. Not only did Embiid edge Jokic in total points -- 790 to 788 -- but Jokic actually had more first-place votes (42 for Jokic, 40 for Embiid).
Preparing for the NBA's Victor Wembanyama revolution
PARIS -- IT'S LATE MORNING on a gray winter day just outside the French capital and Victor Wembanyama hasn't been awake very long. This makes several people in his life quite happy. The small arena located a little over 2 miles from the Arc de Triomphe that Wembanyama is calling his basketball home is mostly dark, transformed into a set for a photo shoot, complete with complicated lighting arrays and cameras at all angles.
NBA Legend Heads to Dallas for Inaugural Awards
Dallas Celeb Fashion Awards – a star-studded celebration honoring celebrities and designers at the helm of iconic Black brands – will present its inaugural fashion show and awards at The Statler Hotel on Saturday, August 20, 2022. Created by veteran media maven Lisa Stroud, the celebrity clad gala will feature a high-energy fashion show that will spotlight the following legendary brands: Karl Kani, Dapper Dan, FUBU and Baby Phat.
Airport Detour
Airport Detour May 2, 2022 by jmunney April 24, 2022-April 25, 2022 – My dad was driving me, my brother, Magic Johnson, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to the airport. We were going through Morrisville towards the bridge into Trenton. It was snowing. Dad missed a turn. My brother yelled at him. Now he had to drive through a parking lot to get back on route. Eventually we got back onto the road. I was sitting in the backseat. I called out to Magic (who was in the front) to ask him something.
They Call Me Magic captures Magic Johnson's pivot to humanitarian [Apple TV+ review]
Reviews Top stories The four-part docuseries puts legendary basketball player Earvin "Magic" Johnson under a microscope. Photo: Apple TV+ Apple TV+’s latest documentary series is They Call Me Magic, a look at the life and legacy of one of the greatest and most flashy basketball players the game ever saw.
RARE: Kobe Bryant Metal Universe Card Sold For A Whopping Record-Setting $2 Million; Joins Elite Group of LeBron James, Michael Jordan and Luka Doncic
The late Kobe Bryant has recently broken another record. He has now joined LeBron James, Michael Jordan, and Luka Doncic as his basketball card was sold for over $2 million. This is the highest a Bryant card has ever been sold for. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad This card did not include any of Bryant’s autographs or memorabilia. This was not a rookie card, either. The card was a ‘1997-98 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems Emerald’.
Magic Johnson critica a los Lakers por "falta de esfuerzo"
Magic Johnson, leyenda del Salón de la Fama de la NBA, criticó en las redes sociales a Los Ángeles Lakers, después de que sufrieran en la víspera una vergonzosa derrota por 37 puntos ante los Denver Nuggets.
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