Detained migrants given 12 hours to contest deportation under Alien Enemies Act: ICE
The Trump administration has given immigrants only 12 hours to challenge their deportation after being officially notified, according to unsealed documents released Thursday. The application came from an official from the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The document was revealed in federal courtrooms with a pending assignment from a lawyer representing detained immigrants held […]
Hawaii teen facing 10-year sentence for stealing pet pig, killing it for $1k hunting contest prize
The Hawaiian teenager is faced in prison for up to 10 years after he and Pal steal a female pet pig and massacre him to fall into a $1,000 hunting contest award. Jaden Jalsky Magana, 19, and his accomplice Chris Ryan Saito Carino, 20, allegedly stolen “Eddie” from Sarah Haynes’ Maui Farm last May. They […]
Elon Musk to give talk in Wisconsin ahead of state Supreme Court contest
Elon Musk, head of the Government Efficiency Office (DOGE), said late Thursday he will speak to Wisconsin voters this weekend ahead of the state's highly anticipated state Supreme Court election. “On Sunday night, I will be speaking in Wisconsin. Admission is limited to those who voted in the Supreme Court election,” Musk wrote on his […]
‘LeBron Was Selfish!’ Stephen A. Smith Rips NBA Star for Ruining the Slam Dunk Contest
ESPN Hot Taker Stephen A. Smith “selfishly” blows up LeBron James, stealing another player an All-Star Game roster spot, ruining the game's once-famous slam dunk contest. James portrayed the rage of multiple NBA veterans until last weekend after announcing he would not play due to injuries until just a few hours in the All-Star Game. […]
Teenager wins ‘life-changing’ $100K by beating Damian Lillard in viral NBA 3-point contest
Although the NBA's inadequate new All-Star game format didn't have many memorable shots, one college student won a six-figure award on Sunday for his trip over Damien Lillard for the Milwaukee Bucks. Jalen Barajas, a freshman at Los Medanos University in Pittsburgh, California, faced Lillard in the MrBeast $100,000 challenge. Jaren Barajas defeated Damian Lillard […]
Mac McClung, NBA Dunk Contest savior, almost didn’t even participate a third time
Mac McClung could have done even more with his third NBA dunk contest win. At least the next morning, according to some headlines around the internet. Dead Spin wrote the trumpet “How Mac McClung saves (The) NBA SLAM DUNK contest“He spoke as if his participation was about stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ja Morant going […]
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson fades in 3-point contest after hot start
SAN FRANCISCO — Jalen Branson has not ruled out a return to the competition for three points after losing in his second attempt. Knicks guard didn't pass the first round of Saturday after rushing through his final rack as time was low. He finished with 18 points, with Miami's Tyler Hero emerging as his first […]
Mac McClung slams one over car to pull off 3-peat in NBA dunk contest
Mac McClung shocked the fans and only needed one round to win the third consecutive NBA Slam Dunk Contest. McClung, 26, banged Saturday's Slam Dunk Contest. Mac McClung jumped over the car Two-time defending champions swing in round 1 #attslamdunk 🤯 pic.twitter.com/iyiylrfnnm – TNT's NBA (@nbaontnt) February 16, 2025 All five judges gave McClung 50 […]
NBA All-Star 2025 predictions and preview for dunk contest, 3-point shootout, and more
The 2025 NBA All-Star Game has a odd new format, a nameless dunk contest and three peats with Damian Lillard in a 3-point shootout. Before the main event begins on Sunday, All-Star Saturday features skill challenges, a 3-point contest and a slam dunk contest from San Francisco's Chase Center. Yes, the NBA is reclaiming Mac […]
Decision made on Steph Curry-Sabrina Ionescu 3-point contest
Sabrina Ionescu will return to the NBA All-Star Bay Area this weekend, but don't expect the Liberty Star to take part in the on-court festival. After making history at last year's All-Star Game in Indianapolis, Ionesque and Warriors star Stephen Curry have not revived their second year's three-point contest, an NBA spokesman confirms Thursday I […]