📰 Damian Lillard reacts to reunion with Trail Blazers after abrupt end to run with Bucks
Earlier this month, the Milwaukee Bucks waived Damian Lillard, a star guard. ESPN reported that Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers were finalizing a three-year contract to reunite him with the team he had played for during his first 11 seasons in the NBA. Lillard, a nine-time All-Star, was drafted by the Trail Blazers and holds the franchise record for the most points. Lillard expressed his excitement about the reunion on social media, sharing a video featuring his former teammates and the message “Together Again.” Due to an Achilles tear sustained in the playoffs, Lillard is expected to miss the entire 2025-26 season. The Bucks owe Lillard $113 million, with payments spread over the next five years, and his salary for the 2025-26 season will be $70 million due to earnings from both the Portland and Milwaukee deals. Despite interest from other NBA contenders, Lillard chose to return to the Trail Blazers due to his familiarity with the team.
📰 WNBA All-Star game ticket prices plummet amid Caitlin Clark’s injury absence
Ticket prices for the WNBA All-Star Game dropped significantly after it was announced that Caitlin Clark would miss the game due to a groin injury. Clark, who was set to be an All-Star team captain in her second season, was expected to lead Team Clark at Gainbridge Field House in Indianapolis. The resale prices for tickets on TickPick reached an average of $262, the highest in league history. However, prices decreased by 48.4% to $65 after Clark’s announcement of not participating in the game. Clark expressed her disappointment in missing the All-Star Game and 3-Point Contest due to the need to rest her body and focus on long-term health.
📰 Phillies get into the Coldplay ‘Magic’ with CEO romance controversy in jumbotron bit
The Philadelphia Phillies referenced the controversy involving Astronomer CEO Andy Byron by playing a Coldplay song on the kiss cam during a game against the Los Angeles Angels. The crowd reacted with laughter and applause, and the moment was captured by Jason Martinez of Fox 29. Astronomer issued a statement on X (formerly Twitter) regarding the matter, stating that a formal investigation by the Board of Directors was initiated. The company clarified that only Byron and HR chief Kristin Cabot were seen on the jumbotron at the Coldplay concert, with no other employees present. Cabot and her husband had filed for divorce in 2018, while no divorce records were found for Byron, who is apparently still married.
The Coldplay concert kiss cam incident went viral after Chris Martin joked about the couple on screen, leading to speculation about Cabot and Byron’s relationship. Court documents indicated that Cabot’s divorce was finalized in 2022, while property records showed her and her husband purchasing a home in 2024. Various sports teams, including the St. Louis Cardinals and Seattle Mariners, made references to the controversy in their social media posts. Additionally, Netflix and Michael Jordan’s racing company also joined in on the fun by highlighting moments related to Coldplay in their content.
📰 NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe’s sexual assault lawsuit settled, victim’s lawyer says
Attorney Tony Buzbee announced that the lawsuit against NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe for alleged sexual assault has been settled. The lawsuit was filed in Nevada in April 2025, making several allegations against Sharpe on behalf of the client. Both sides acknowledged a long-term consensual and tumultuous relationship. Sharpe initially denied the allegations, calling them false and disruptive. The woman accused Sharpe of intentional infliction of emotional distress and assault in October 2024 and January 2025. Sharpe stepped away from his duties at ESPN but planned to return by the NFL preseason.
The lawsuit has been satisfactorily addressed and will be dismissed with prejudice. Sharpe’s attorney revealed text messages showing a consensual relationship involving fantasy and role-playing. Sharpe released a video calling the legal action a shakedown orchestrated by attorney Tony Buzbee. Buzbee confirmed the settlement and denied any alteration of the plaintiff’s video. He stated that a damning video exists and will be presented to the jury, which he believes will be problematic for Sharpe. Buzbee is known for negotiating settlements for women who accused other athletes of sexual assault.
📰 Emerging Lakers star Darius Bazley exits NBA Summer League game in wheelchair with apparent serious injury
Darius Bazley, a forward for the Los Angeles Lakers, had been performing well at the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas before collapsing on the court during a game against the Boston Celtics. Bazley received assistance from team trainers and left the court in a wheelchair, with the Celtics ultimately winning the game. The Lakers did not immediately provide an update on Bazley’s injury. Bazley, who was drafted by the Utah Jazz, has been making a name for himself with strong performances, averaging 11.2 points and 8.4 rebounds over five games at the Summer League. The Lakers, with a 1-3 record, are set to face the Denver Nuggets next.
0개의 댓글