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Patrick Mahomes Declines To Say If He Endorses Trump After Felon Praised His Wife [EDITORIAL]
Boy, I tell ya’ — Taylor Swift publicly endorsed Kamala Harris after the vice president dog-walked unhinged pet protector Donald Trump during the presidential debate Tuesday night, and the MAGA world had been in shambles ever since. Trump tried to clap back at Swift’s endorsement during a Fox News call where he mentioned, “I actually like […] The post Patrick Mahomes Declines To Say If He Endorses Trump After Felon Praised His Wife [EDITORIAL] appeared first on Hip-Hop Wired.
Noah Lyles Criticized For Paris Partying After COVID Spell
American track star Noah Lyles dealt with some backlash after being seen out partying in Paris on Sunday. He had revealed that he was diagnosed with COVID-19 days before and ran the 100 meter and 200 meter while infected. The post Noah Lyles Criticized For Paris Partying After COVID Spell appeared first on Hip-Hop Wired.
Steph Curry Is Tired Of Hearing Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”
And best believe when he and team USA return home later this summer that song will still be going hard out on these streets as no one seems to be able to get enough of it.
Russian Appeals Court Upholds Brittney Griner’s 9-Year Prison Sentence
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV / Getty American WNBA star Brittney Griner remains in a Russian prison after a decision today by a Russian appeals court to uphold her nine-year sentence on drug smuggling charges. The ruling now leaves Brittney Griner’s best chance for release in the hands of the United States government. According to The New York Times, the Biden Administration and representatives of Russian President Vladimir V. Putin has been engaged in secretive negotiations to possibly include Griner in an exchange of prisoners. The U.S. government offered a swap in June, but Russian officials refused to discuss it until all legal recourse was met. The article notes that the ruling by a three-judge panel means that Griner will soon be transported to a R...
ESPN Host Apologizes For Fake Quote Disrespecting Michael Jordan Wrongly Attributed To Ja Morant
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Scott Legato / Getty Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant is well-known for talking that big talk on and off the court, but that doesn’t mean new outlets get to misquote the NBA star and make it sound like he’s disrespecting arguably the greatest basketball player of all time. That’s why David Jacoby, host of ESPN’s This Just In, has apologized for reading on the show Monday a fake quote attributed to Morant, who was accused of saying Michael Jordan would be considered “just another superstar” if he were playing today. The thing Morant never said was supposedly said during an hour-long interview with sports journalist Taylor Rooks. Now, y’all know this is a Jordan “…and I took that personally” moment waiting to happen. Related Stories N...
GOATed Officially: Simone Biles Named ‘TIME”s 2021 Athlete of the Year
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jon Kopaloff / Getty Gymnast Simone Biles has racked up a lengthy list of accomplishments in her career, and now she can add being recognized as Athlete of The Year by Time Magazine to that resume. On Thursday (December 9th), the magazine announced that Biles would be their 2021 Athlete of the Year. The most decorated athlete in the history of gymnastics was awarded the honor by uplifting the subject of mental health to the forefront of society. This was sparked by her decision to withdraw from events at the Tokyo Olympics held this summer despite being the heavy favorite to win, which was spurred by her experiencing the “twisties” during the team portion of the competition. Biles would wind up cheering her U.S. Women’s Gymnastics teammates to glory and w...
Mike Tyson Willing To Properly Fade One Of The Paul Brothers For Big Bucks
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Allen J. Schaben / Getty In another one of those oddities that has marked society during the pandemic, YouTube celebrities Jake Paul and Logan Paul have been making waves by nabbing victories in the boxing ring against seasoned athletes. There’s one significant figure who looks ready to square up in the ring against them – Mike Tyson. The former heavyweight boxing champion sat down with rapper Freddie Gibbs as the featured guest on his Hotboxin’ podcast. The two spoke about the growing sentiment that the sport “fell off”, and Gibbs elaborated on his feeling by saying, “They just need to put the right fights together, man. You know what I’m sayin’? I’m sick of seeing all these Jake Paul fights and all that type of s–t.” Tyson countered by saying that there...
Former NBA Star Cedric Ceballos Fighting COVID-19 In ICU
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @cedceballos / Twitter As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to plague the nation, another notable name from the world of sports is desperately fighting the effects of the virus – former NBA star Cedric Ceballos. The former Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Laker and broke the news on his Twitter account this past Tuesday (September 7th), sharing a photo of himself in an oxygen mask from his hospital bed. “On my 10th day in ICU, COVID-19 is officially kicking my butt,” the 52-year old wrote. “I am asking ALL family, friends, prayer warriors healers for your prayers and well wish for my recovery.” He offered an apology to all those who he might have offended in the past, and vowed that “My fight is not done….. Thx.” Ceballos first declared that he had contracted t...
Former NBA Star Cedric Ceballos Fighting COVID-19 In ICU
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @cedceballos / Twitter As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to plague the nation, another notable name from the world of sports is desperately fighting the effects of the virus – former NBA star Cedric Ceballos. The former Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Laker and broke the news on his Twitter account this past Tuesday (September 7th), sharing a photo of himself in an oxygen mask from his hospital bed. “On my 10th day in ICU, COVID-19 is officially kicking my butt,” the 52-year old wrote. “I am asking ALL family, friends, prayer warriors healers for your prayers and well wish for my recovery.” He offered an apology to all those who he might have offended in the past, and vowed that “My fight is not done….. Thx.” Ceballos first declared that he had contracted t...
Coronavirus figures mount in Tokyo ahead of Olympics
The July 23 commencement date for the summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, is under increasing threats from a steady rise in daily cases of the coronavirus in the city. The recent spike has also triggered fears of a possible fifth wave of infections, which will not be ideal for the Games. Coming this close to the opening of the Games, there are palpable concerns raised for many athletes who will be contesting for honours in the Asian city and their crew members who will be with them all the way. On Monday alone, Tokyo reported 317 infections, a figure that represents an increase of 81 from the same account of the week before. The increment marks the ninth week-on-week, consecutive same-day rise in infection rates in a row even with the availability of vaccines. There has also been evidence to ...
Tokyo Olympics: Nigeria relay teams should go for broke at Lagos meet – AFN official
The chairman of the Lagos State Athletics Association, Solomon Alao, has charged the Nigeria Relay teams to go all out and get the required qualification standard for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Alao, the member of the newly constituted Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) board, said the athletes have what it takes to qualify and should give it their all on Thursday at the Lagos Open Athletics Meet billed for the Teslim Balogun Stadium. “They should all go out and get the needed times because we are all looking forward to them getting the time for the Olympics,” the Lagos State Athletics boss told journalists. “I want to appreciate the Lagos State Government led by his Excellency, Babajide Sanwoolu, for supporting the AFN in hosting the countries in Nigeria for the relays. “The most im...
Minister charges para-athletics team to be worthy ambassadors
Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has charged Nigerian Para-Athletics team to Notwil, Switzerland, to be worthy ambassadors of the country as they seek to qualify for the 2020 Paralympics taking place in Tokyo, Japan later in the year. The minister gave the charge when he bade farewell to the team for the qualifiers through the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. He said: “Nigeria is solidly behind your bid for qualification for the Para-Athletics event in Notwil, Switzerland. There is no doubt about your abilities, which you have always proved over the years. You must be worthy ambassadors of our dear country by conducting yourselves well to attain the best standards for qualifiers. “Don’t be distracted; Nigerians are solidly behind you. You have always made ...
