Controversial flagrant foul call against Lakers’ D’Angelo Russell unleashes furious social media debate
The umpire called Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell one red-handed foul in the first half of Thursday’s Western Conference Finals game. In the first quarter of Game 2 of the Conference Finals, Russell was trying to block a layup from Nuggets guard Jamal Murray as he headed for the basket in transition. Russell’s left arm appeared […]
Daniel Cormier takes weird shot at Russell Westbrook at UFC 288
Russell Westbrook jokes aren’t new, but former UFC champion Daniel Cormier suddenly dragged him out on Saturday night. During Gilbert Burns’ pre-fight strike at UFC 288, current UFC broadcaster Cormier gave the Brazilian fighter “the key to victory” when he faced Belal Muhammad in a welterweight bout. Westbrook. ” “My love, Russell Westbrook, is one […]
Lakers’ D’Angelo Russell felt ‘held back’ by Timberwolves
D’Angelo Russell feels like he can be himself. He shined for the Lakers this postseason, averaging 16.7 points and 6.0 assists per game while shooting 46% from the field and 37% from 3-point range. Russell has played a pivotal role in helping the Lakers take the Warriors to a 2-1 advantage in the second-round NBA […]
George Russell laments ‘the car is just not working for us’ as Mercedes struggles in qualifying
It was an unforgettable Saturday qualifying for George Russell, Lewis Hamilton and the entire Mercedes Formula 1 team. Hamilton failed to make it through the second qualifying session and will start in 13th place on Sunday. Russell advanced to his Q3 and was slightly ahead as he would start from 6th. Still, no one around […]
George Russell ‘disappointed’ in himself following the Azerbaijan Grand Prix
George Russell not only scored points at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after starting from 11th, but also scored an extra point in the closing stages by setting the fastest lap of the race. However, in his own words, the Mercedes driver was “disappointed” by his efforts in Baku. An early safety car restart put Russell […]
Charles Barkley swoons over Russell Westbrook’s abs in NBA playoffs
Before Game 5 of the Clippers-Suns first-round playoff series on Tuesday, Charles Barkley couldn’t help but be overwhelmed by Russell Westbrook’s abs. Westbrook, 34, wore an open button-up shirt to expose his abs as he arrived at the Footprint Center. “If I had a body like that, I would walk around naked,” Barkley said on […]
Jets’ Russell Wilson fear slowed Aaron Rodgers trade
The Jets didn’t want to be like the Broncos chasing a new star quarterback. While negotiating with the Packers ahead of Monday’s blockbuster trade for Aaron Rodgers, senior GM Joe Douglas, senior executives of the Jets’ organization, decided to take draft capital for a veteran QB with no safety net in place. He was reportedly […]
D’Angelo Russell forced to remove drink from podium: ‘Fine me’
Everyone walks commercials these days, but the NBA won’t have it unless it fits their terms. After the Lakers’ win over the Grizzlies in Game 3, guard D’Angelo Russell took to the podium in hopes of promoting a new sports drink during an interview. “That drink. Get down,” an NBA employee said to a bemused […]
Whitlock: Here’s hoping NBA bully Russell Westbrook ‘fans around and finds out’
The one-game suspension handed down to Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is in question. It reinforces the fact that fans no longer matter. why do i say this Twenty-four hours before Green stomped on the chest of Sacramento Kings All-Star Domantas Sabonis, Russell Westbrook faced Phoenix Suns fans inside the lounge at halftime. Westbrook […]
Suns make changes to arena after Russell Westbrook incident
NBA players at Footprint Center have to walk the long way to the visitors’ locker room after Clippers guard Russell Westbrook gets into a heated exchange with Suns fans in Round 1 of the playoff series. Arena security has blocked two doors to the Club Gila River lounge area outside of the visitor changing rooms. […]
