Author: Black Dog
NBA News: LeBron James makes blunt response on social media towards criticism around him LeBron James, a four-time NBA champion and one of the greatest players in basketball history, is no stranger to criticism. While the debate over who the NBA’s true GOAT is —James or Michael Jordan—rages on, LeBron has often been scrutinized for his style of play. Entering his 22nd NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers, James continues to silence doubters, but some still argue that his success is rooted more in physical dominance than skill. In response to this ongoing narrative, LeBron clapped back on social…
Caitlin Clark didn’t get the foul calls she was looking for during the Indiana Fevers’ 99-88 loss to the Minnesota Linx on Friday. After the game, Clark referred to instances in which she was hit by opposing player but refs didn’t blow the whistle. Clark said those moments had an emotional impact on her that she hopes to control better. “I thought I got fouled a couple times there in the second half on mid-range jump shots,” Clark said. “It happens. Sometimes they get calls, sometimes they don’t. It is what it is. I think I settled a little bit…
Indiana Fever rookie superstar Caitlin Clark was in the driver’s seat for the WNBA Rookie of the Year award with Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese out the rest of the season with a wrist injury. Clark was asked about Reese’s injury Sunday before the Fever played the Atlanta Dream. “It’s definitely sad whenever you see anyone go down with an injury, especially people that you came into this league with,” Clark said, via the Indy Star. “You want to see her finish out this year. Obviously, she’s had a historic year, and she’s done some incredible things. “For me, getting…
After Bennacer’s injury, Milan will increase its midfield options with a summer acquisition and a potential combination. Milan midfielder Ismael Bennacer is expected to remain out of action for nearly three months after sustaining an injury, but Gazzetta claims that the Rossoneri won’t make a new signing and will instead rely on Silvano Vos, Kevin Zeroli, and Mattia Liberali to boost midfield options. Milan midfielder Bennacer has suffered a severe muscle injury that will rule him out until the end of November, but the Rossoneri won’t replace the Algeria international with a free signing. The summer transfer window is closed,…
A’ja Wilson has been the best of the best for a very long time. The 1st overall pick in the 2018 WNBA Draft, Wilson has won two WNBA MVPs and two WNBA championships while making the All-Star Game in all but one season. Before she reached the WNBA Wilson had a storied collegiate career at South Carolina. She was an NCAA champion in 2017 and was named the Player of the Year in 2018. Alongside head coach Dawn Staley and several talented teammates, Wilson helped put the Gamecocks program on the map. A’ja Wilson called a “freak” for post about South Carolina football team Wilson continues to keep tabs on how her alma mater does in…
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese announced on X that her season is over due to an injury on Saturday night after being declared questionable for the team’s upcoming game against the Dallas Wings with a wrist issue. “I’m filled with emotions right now that I have a season-ending injury, but also filled with so much gratitude for what is next. Although this is God’s timing and not mine, I am finally able to give myself a physical and mental break. ‘God gives his hardest battles to his strongest soldiers,’ “Reese wrote What a year. I never would have imagined the…
Angel Reese has sensationally revealed that her first season in the WNBA is over due to a wrist injury. Reese announced the news in a bombshell statement on Saturday night but she did not specify what the issue was. The Chicago Sky later said that a wrist problem was to blame but did not elaborate on the precise injury or if she needs surgery. Reese, 22, wrote: ‘What a year. I never would have imagined the last bucket of my rookie season would be a 3 but maybe that was God saying give them a taste of what they will be seeing more…
Caitlin Clark reached another milestone during the Indiana Fever’s game against the Minnesota Lynx Friday. In the first half, Clark drained her 103rd 3-pointer of the season, putting her in the top spot on the Fever’s all-time list for 3-pointers in a single season. Clark is no stranger to setting records. Earlier this week, the WNBA rookie sensation recorded her 100th 3-pointer of the season as the Fever hosted the Los Angeles Sparks. She reached the milestone faster than any player in league history. Clark finished Wednesday’s game against the struggling Sparks with 24 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists,…
Chelsea’s co-owners are looking to buy each other out amid a rift at board level. Chairman Todd Boehly and majority owners Clearlake Capital are both prepared to take full control of the club. Boehly has gradually lost power despite being named co-controlling owner after the club’s purchase from Roman Abramovich for £2.5bn in July 2022, with Clearlake – which owns a 61.5% stake – in primary control at Stamford Bridge. Clearlake co-founder Behdad Eghbali has become the most hands-on figure within the ownership group since Boehly stepped down as interim sporting director in January 2023. Multiple figures in the senior…
Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka, was tipped to be England’s latest wonderkid a couple of years ago, and with Barcelona interested, was snapped up by the Blues. He still has admirers on the continent though. Not part of Enzo Maresca’s plans this season, Chukwuemeka was offered to Napoli during negotiations between the two clubs for Romelu Lukaku. SOS Fanta also report that had AC Milan received the right bid to allow Ismael Bennacer out the door at the end of the transfer window, their preferred option was a move for Chukwuemeka rather than Adrien Rabiot, who is currently a free agent. If Milan…