NYC Diamond District duo fenced $5M in stolen goods from South American ring tied to heists on NFL superstars: feds
The pair of owners of Diamond District pawnshops are fenced around $5 million in stolen items as part of a South American robbery ring tied to an NFL star high-end robbery, according to federal prosecutors. Dimitriy Nezhinskiy, 43, and Juan Villar, 48, have at least five crew members associated with the ring targeting Cincinnati Bengals […]
The Heat bowing to Jimmy Butler’s trade demand proves NBA superstars have near-unlimited power
We often talk about the NBA's “championship window.” The 4-5 year period during which a team can win it all usually starts out of nowhere as a young team finds its footing or makes a last-minute all-in trade. However, it closes just as suddenly. Teams are falling apart and the league is passing them by. […]
Unrivaled’s final roster spot goes to one of WNBA’s biggest superstars
Sabrina Ionescu It was not originally planned to be played in Unrivaled. But on Monday, the new 3-on-3 women's professional basketball league announced the selection of a three-time All-Star and one of the most famous players in the world. WNBA — will be the last participating player. She will join Phantom alongside Sato Sabally, Marina […]
Cooper Rush, Tershawn Wharton, Josh Butler among Secret Superstars for NFL Week 12
As the NFL season progresses, we'll likely see unknown players rise from humble beginnings and players whose careers have gone sideways somehow find their way back into the spotlight. We want to celebrate these players every week on “Secret Superstars.” This week features two Dallas Cowboys who weren't expected to be this good, the NFL's […]
Jauan Jennings, Kerby Joseph among NFL Secret Superstars for Week 11
As the NFL season progresses, we'll likely see unknown players rise from humble beginnings and players whose careers have gone sideways somehow find their way back into the spotlight. We want to celebrate these players every week on “Secret Superstars.” This week features a running back who is finally healthy and developing, a pair of […]
Will Levis, Bucky Irving among Secret Superstars for Week 10
As the NFL season progresses, we'll likely see unknown players rise from humble beginnings and players whose careers have gone sideways somehow find their way back into the spotlight. We want to celebrate these players every week on “Secret Superstars.” This week we introduce you to a 38-year-old guy who looks half his age, a […]
Romeo Doubs, Colt Kmet among Week 6’s Secret Superstars
As the 2024 NFL season rolls along, we start to see trends and tendencies that we can rely on going forward with the rest of the campaign. There are also a growing number of unheralded players who grab opportunities out of nowhere and become key elements of a team. Week 6 had several players like […]
Zach Martini looks to provide veteran presence for Rutgers’ superstars
Zach Martini had played into late March before and was determined to do so again this time. He couldn't think of a better place to return to than Rutgers University, which is closer to his hometown. So when he entered the transfer portal and got a call from Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell less than an […]
Canelo Alvarez faces Edgar Berlanga as superstar’s options begin to shrink
Canelo Alvarez is boxing's biggest box office draw, but his return to the ring on Saturday to face Edgar Berlanga hasn't generated the buzz of a true “mega-fight.” Much of the buzz surrounding the bout has centered on what Canelo will do after 2025. The 34-year-old Mexican superstar will defend his three super middleweight titles […]
How celebrity basketball trainer went from getting rejected from high school jobs to coaching NBA superstars
Chris Brickley grew up just like everyone else: He dreamed of making it big in the sports world, and he did just that, but not in the way he had planned. The 38-year-old basketball trainer enrolled at the University of Louisville in January 2008 with the goal of going pro. But when he realized playing […]