NBA

Subterms

    More stories

    • 263 Shares99 Views

      in Soccer

      Watch as Tyson Fury, son Prince John James and NBA legend Shaq all call Jake Paul out to fight brother Tommy

      by

      TYSON FURY’S family and entourage have ALL urged Jake Paul to fight the Gypsy King’s brother Tommy.And NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal also got involved alongside Tyson’s young son Prince John James.
      Tyson Fury has again urged Jake Paul to fight his brother Tommy – with his sons chipping in tooCredit: Instagram @gypsyking101
      NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal also got in on the actCredit: Instagram @gypsyking101
      Footage posted on Tyson’s Instagram showed the group sat around a table.
      The clip starts with Prince staring down the camera and taunting: “Jakey where are ya? My uncle’s looking for ya?”
      Tommy immediately comes in shot and says: “This boxing s***, it’s in my blood.
      “I don’t play boxing.”
      The camera operator swiftly aims it at Tyson’s face who says nothing and points to his left when suddenly Shaq comes into shot.
      And the iconic former basketball star delivered a chilling message and said: “If you see this face, you already know what it is, it don’t matter the amount, don’t be scared.”
      The camera panned back to Tyson who delivered his trademark ‘Any time, any place, anywhere’ tagline before several other members of the party had their say.
      But the final line was delivered by Prince who chimed in with: “Now drag your pig face over here and talk to the chancellor.”

      FREE BETS: GET OVER £2,000 IN SIGN UP OFFERS HERE
      Tyson’s son Prince John James also featured in the videos posted onlineCredit: Instagram @gypsyking101
      The group all urged YouTuber Paul to fight Tommy FuryCredit: Instagram @gypsyking101
      WIN £50,000!Play Dream Team Euros – our FREE fantasy football game
      WIN £50,000 with Dream Team EurosDream Team Euros is HERE!
      The best fantasy football game to accompany Euro 2020 has arrived.
      And you can play absolutely FREE for your chance to win the £50,000 jackpot.
      CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR FREE!
      Dream Team Euros

      £50,000 jackpot
      The best fantasy football game this summer
      Play in mini-leagues against your mates, colleagues, family members – and some hand-picked celebrities
      FREE to play

      In separate footage uploaded to young Prince’s Instagram account, the youngster addresses the camera before throwing some vicious shadow punches.
      The grinning kid said: “Jakey, if you won’t fight Tommy, fight me instead.”
      Paul revealed on Wednesday a fight announcement is ‘coming soon’.
      He recently moved to 3-0 in his career, all by knockout, as he beat ex-UFC welterweight Ben Askren in one round.
      He has since taken a break but appears keen on keeping his rivalry with the UFC alive.
      The social media sensation was confronted by former champion Daniel Cormier, 42, at UFC 261 in April.
      And welterweight king Kamaru Usman, 34, who knocked out Jorge Masvidal, 36, that night also called out Paul.
      The American celebrity recently revealed he was in talks with Usman’s management ahead of his return.
      And while it is not yet clear who else could be on the cards as Paul’s fourth opponent, he hinted confirmation will be released soon.
      Paul, 24, tweeted: “In the media business they say content is king… and in the fight business, fighters are the content…so WE are the kings.
      “Make sure you are getting paid like a king! new fight announcement coming soon…”
      Paul reckons it is ‘very possible’ he will surpass Floyd Mayweather’s $1BILLION earnings and become the richest fighter ever.
      in the media business they say content is king… and in the fight business, fighters are the content…so WE are the kings👑make sure you are getting paid like a king! new fight announcement coming soon…— GOTCHA HAT (@jakepaul) May 19, 2021

      Jake Paul is eyeing Floyd Mayweather’s crown of richest fighter of all time
      Oleksandr Usyk demands more money to fight Anthony Joshua as he posts taunting Instagram message to Eddie Hearn More

    • 213 Shares179 Views

      in Boxing

      Tyson Fury meets up with Shaquille O’Neal in America as NBA legend says he ‘loves the Gypsies’

      by

      TYSON FURY met up with Shaquille O’Neal in America – with the NBA legend telling him he ‘loves the Gypsies’. The WBC heavyweight champion has been in America training for his undisputed title fight with Anthony Joshua.
      Tyson Fury met up with Shaquille O’Neal in America
      Shaquille O’Neal told Tyson Fury he ‘loves the Gypsies’
      He was firstly in Las Vegas, before jetting off to Texas to watch Billy Joe Saunders and has now spent some time in Miami.
      And he bumped into basketball royalty as he shared a video with 7ft 1in Shaq, one of the only men who can tower the 6ft 9in Gypsy King.
      Fury, 32, said: “Shaq, thank you for the food.”
      O’Neil, 49, who retired in 2011, responded: “I love the Gypsies baby.”
      Fury continued: “Thank you for the company. It’s getting better, mate.”
      The unbeaten heavyweight, who recently visited David Beckham’s Inter Miami, looks set to fight long-standing rival AJ on August 14 in Saudi Arabia.
      Joshua, 31, has kicked off his camp where it all started for him, Finchley Amateur Boxing Club in North London.
      And while it appears that Fury is relaxing in the sun, Tony Bellew warned not to be fooled with the hard work being put in off camera.

      FREE BETS: GET OVER £2,000 IN SIGN UP OFFERS HERE
      WIN £50,000 with Dream Team EurosDream Team Euros is HERE!
      The best fantasy football game to accompany Euro 2020 has arrived.
      And you can play absolutely FREE for your chance to win the £50,000 jackpot.
      CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR FREE!
      Dream Team Euros

      £50,000 jackpot
      The best fantasy football game this summer
      Play in mini-leagues against your mates, colleagues, family members – and some hand-picked celebrities
      FREE to play

      Bellew, 38, told talkSPORT: “Believe you me, he is in training. He looks in great shape.
      “He is sparring, he’s training and he is doing everything he possibly can to be in the best shape of his life.
      “Don’t believe all the hype and the smoke that they create around the training of him being in Vegas without his shirt on and all the bling.
      “It’s nonsense! These guys are training like animals, believe you me. I know AJ is for the absolute fact.”
      Anthony Joshua training to fight Tyson FuryCredit: https://www.instagram.com/anthonyjoshua/
      Tyson Fury training in Las Vegas with Michael Hunter More

    • 213 Shares109 Views

      in Boxing

      Mike Tyson was desperate to fight Michael Jordan at a dinner party, revealed boxing star’s former manager

      by

      MIKE TYSON once threatened to beat up Michael Jordan over their romantic history with the same woman, the boxer’s former manager has claimed.The former Baddest Man on the Planet, 54,  made his comeback against Roy Jones Jr last November.
      Mike Tyson (right) was arguably at his peak when sidling up to Michael Jordan (left)
      But before that comeback, Rory Holloway has revealed what happened when Tyson and he attended a birthday dinner for Chicago Bears star Richard Dent in 1988.
      Plenty of famous faces were at the December bash, including Jordan, boxing promoter Don King and Bears coach Mike Ditka.
      Tyson was in his pomp with an undefeated record and unified title to his name –  it was a point in his life when he was also known for decadent and lavish partying.
      But it was Jordan’s history with Robin Givens, Tyson’s ex-wife who the NBA legend had previously dated, that brought about the tension.
      Holloway wrote in his book chronicling the boxer’s career, via BoxingScene: “Mike Tyson’s sitting there with his drink of choice, a Long Island Tea, and when he drinks his real feelings come out.
      “I’m telling the server to water his drinks down because I see where this is going.
      Jordan, it’s obvious he just wants to get up and run. He wants no part of this.
      “Mike stares across the table at Michael Jordan. He says, ‘Hey man, you think I’m stupid? I know you f***** with my b****’.
      “Jordan looks like he just seen a ghost. ‘I know you messed with her,’ Mike says, ‘You can tell me’.
      “Jordan, it’s obvious he just wants to get up and run. He wants no part of this. Mike turns to Ditka. ‘Man, you think somebody scared of you, all that racist s*** you been talking?’.
      “He says to Dent, ‘Y’all scared of this damn white man, Richard? He ain’t nobody. You gonna let him talk that way?’.

      “It was a circus, for real, that night. Don King trying to change the subject. Me and John trying to hold Mike down.
      “Mike telling everyone he’s going to bust Jordan’s ass. Jordan’s dressed sharp as always and he can’t get out of there fast enough.”
      Differing reports of the night have been bandied around over the years and Jordan, recently subject to the hit ESPN series focusing on his departure from Chicago, is said to have declined to ever comment on his run-in with the boxing champ.
      ESPN’s documentary ‘The Last Dance’ charts the untold story of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls More

    • 200 Shares109 Views

      in Soccer

      LeBron James increases stake in Liverpool after becoming partner at FSG as owners approve £540m investment

      by

      LEBRON JAMES has upped his stake in Liverpool after becoming a partner in their American ownership group Fenway.The basketball superstar, 36, owned a two per cent stake in the Premier League champions since 2011.
      LeBron James has become a partner at Fenway Sports Group and increased his Liverpool stakeCredit: Getty
      But US reports say the NBA great has now also brought an undisclosed number of shares in Fenway Sports Group.
      The company also own legendary baseball team Boston Red Sox.
      John Henry remains in charge at Fenway Sports with Tom Werner the second largest shareholder.
      The pair approved a new £540m investment from RedBird Capital, who became the third largest shareholders in Fenway Sports Group.
      FSG brought Liverpool in October 2010 from previous American owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett.
      The group have overseen Anfield renovations and built a new training ground as well as success on the pitch with Jurgen Klopp in charge.
      James won his fourth NBA title last year with Los Angeles Lakers having previously won two with Miami Heat and one at Cleveland Cavaliers.
      CHELTENHAM SPECIAL OFFER: GET CHACUN POUR SOI AT 50/1 IN THE CHAMPION CHASE
      LeBron James pictured at Anfield in 2011Credit: Bradley Ormesher – The Times

      He earns around £30m a year from his contract with the basketball team.
      The Nike sponsored athlete also helped launched Liverpool’s new kit with the US sportswear giants last August.

      James said: “I’ll never forget the feeling of walking through the Shankly Gates, the atmosphere and the fans. It was an adrenaline rush and one of the greatest experiences I’ve had watching sports.
      “Liverpool FC is admired across the world and I’ve learned firsthand that it’s the people who make the community special.
      “Family and community are truly at the heart of everything they do. No matter where they are.”
      Duke college basketball team show slick moves in practise for ACC Tournament More

    • 250 Shares179 Views

      in Boxing

      Floyd Mayweather given £11,000 Topps Chrome card of two other ‘GOATs’ Kobe Bryant and LeBron James for his 44th birthday

      by

      FLOYD ‘MONEY’ MAYWEATHER isn’t short of means with which to treat himself.
      So for his birthday, it really is the thought that counts.

      YouTubers the ‘Wooter Boys’ met with Floyd Mayweather to give him a £10,000 gift

      Mayweather received an ultra-rare Topps chrome card featuring NBA legends Kobe Bryant and LeBron James

      And when he recently turned 44 last month, YouTubers the ‘Wooter Boys’ treated Floyd to a super rare Topps chrome card featuring NBA legends Kobe Bryant AND LeBron James.
      The amazing collector’s item featuring two of the greatest players to ever play in the NBA is thought to be worth around $15,000 (£10,800).
      After giving the card to Mayweather, one of the gifters urged him to look after it, saying it could be worth $100,000 within ten years.
      To which Floyd replied: “Can I let LeBron sign it?”

      Mayweather is a fan of the NBA, was regularly seen courtside at games and has previously outlined his intention to own a franchise one day.
      And when he was snubbed by the Associated Press for their Male Athlete of the Decade award in favour of the LA Lakers star, he admitted that he ‘loves’ LeBron… despite being annoyed at not winning.
      He told Drink Champs: “I love LeBron James, but when we’re talking about Athlete of the Decade, that’s me. That’s me. Hands down.
      “We talking about from 1996 to 2020 and I’ve never received Athlete of the Decade. At the top of Forbes and I’m my own boss.”

      [embedded content]
      BET OF THE DAY: GET £60 IN FREE BETS BY BETTING £10 ON RACE ONE AT DONCASTER THIS SATURDAY

      Mayweather hung up the gloves with a perfect 50-0 professional record in 2017, after beating Conor McGregor.
      But he has since returned for an exhibition against Tenshin Nakusawa, and is set for another busy year.
      Already set to face YouTuber Logan Paul, who lost to KSI in 2019, SunSport exclusively revealed that he could also face the internet star’s brother Jake.
      But only if the younger Paul bro can overcome MMA fighter Ben Askren.
      Triller chief Ryan Kavanaugh told SunSport: “For the right price we would definitely do that. If Jake wins this fight it makes a big difference.
      “He would have beaten one of the best fighters there is, he may not be the best boxer, we don’t know, but he’s a real fighter.
      “If Jake then calls for a big fight, he has a little more credibility to do it. If Jake wins this fight, he can go to major fights, a Mayweather-type thing.”

      Floyd is set to return to the ring for more exhibitions in 2021Credit: AFP – Getty

      Floyd Mayweather rocks up to star-studded, Miami-Vice themed 44th birthday party in stunning £2m Bugatti More

    • 238 Shares179 Views

      in Boxing

      Floyd Mayweather given £10,000 Topps Chrome card of two other ‘GOATs’ Kobe Bryant and LeBron James for 44th birthday

      by

      FLOYD ‘MONEY’ MAYWEATHER isn’t short of means with which to treat himself.
      So for his birthday, it really is the thought that counts.

      The ‘Wooter Boys’ met with Mayweather to give him their gift

      Mayweather received an ultra-rare Topps chrome card featuring Kobe and LeBron

      And when he recently turned 44 last month, YouTubers ‘Wooter Boys’ treated Floyd to a super rare Topps chrome card featuring Kobe Bryant AND LeBron James.
      The amazing collector’s item featuring two of the greatest players to ever play in the NBA is thought to be worth around £10,000.
      After giving the card to Mayweather, one of the gifters urged him to look after it, saying it could be worth 100,000 dollars within ten years.
      To which Floyd replied: “Can I let LeBron sign it?”

      Mayweather is a fan of the NBA, having previously outlined his intention to own a franchise one day.
      And when he was snubbed by the Associated Press for their Male Athlete of the Decade award in favour of the LA Lakers star, he admitted that he ‘loves LeBron… despite being annoyed at not winning.
      He told Drink Champs: “I love LeBron James, but when we’re talking about Athlete of the Decade, that’s me. That’s me. Hands down.
      “We talking about from 1996 to 2020 and I’ve never received Athlete of the Decade. At the top of Forbes and I’m my own boss.”

      [embedded content]
      BET OF THE DAY: GET £60 IN FREE BETS BY BETTING £10 ON RACE ONE AT DONCASTER THIS SATURDAY

      Mayweather hung up the gloves with a perfect 50-0 professional record in 2017, after beating Conor McGregor.
      But he has since returned for an exhibition against Tenshin Nakusawa, and is set for another busy year.
      Already set to face YouTuber Logan Paul, who lost to KSI in 2019, SunSport exclusively revealed that he could also face the internet star’s brother Jake.
      But only if the younger Paul bro can overcome MMA fighter Ben Askren.
      Triller chief Ryan Kavanaugh told SunSport: “For the right price we would definitely do that. If Jake wins this fight it makes a big difference.
      “He would have beaten one of the best fighters there is, he may not be the best boxer, we don’t know, but he’s a real fighter.
      “If Jake then calls for a big fight, he has a little more credibility to do it. If Jake wins this fight, he can go to major fights, a Mayweather-type thing.”

      Floyd is set to return to the ring for more exhibitions in 2021Credit: AFP – Getty

      Floyd Mayweather rocks up to star-studded, Miami-Vice themed 44th birthday party in stunning £2m Bugatti More

    • 250 Shares99 Views

      in Boxing

      Jake Paul says Khloe Kardashian’s ex Lamar Odom is ‘f***ing up boxing’ by fighting rapper Aaron Carter on June 12

      by

      JAKE PAUL claimed Lamar Odom is ‘f***ing up boxing’ by fighting rapper Aaron Carter on June 12.
      The YouTuber, who was 2-0 in his own career, was asked about the new wave of ‘celebrity boxing’.

      Jake Paul claimed Lamar Odom is ‘f***ing up boxing’ by fighting rapper Aaron Carter

      Ex-NBA star Lamar Odom was married to Khloe KardashianCredit: Getty – Contributor

      Paul, 24, denied it was even a thing and insisted only himself and big brother Logan, 25, are celebrities who have crossed over to the ring.
      Talking on I AM ATHLETE, the social media star was quizzed on the exhibition between Khloe Kardashian’s ex-husband Odom and recording artist Carter.
      But Paul, 24, hit back: “F** that. That’s weak s***. That’s f***ing up boxing.
      “He’s fighting this little f***er, let’s not even talk about that.”

      Odom, 41, is 6ft 10in and spent 14 seasons in the NBA whereas Carter, 33, is 6ft 1in – but both have no fighting experience in the ring.
      Celebrity boxing promoter Damon Feldman, brother to Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship president David, is putting on the event.
      Feldman told TMZ Sports: “A lot of people got in touch, it’s going to be a show.
      “Both fighters, Aaron has boxing experience, Lamar is an athlete and it just has the potential to be one of the biggest celebrity fights of all time.

      Aaron Carter will fight Lamar Odom on June 12
      FREE BETS: GET OVER £2,000 IN SIGN UP OFFERS HERE

      “It’s gonna be a war, man. It’s gonna be a knockout, no doubt.”
      The bout is just a three-round exhibition and not professionally sanctioned.
      Paul has two knockouts to his name, against online rival ‘AnEsonGib’ and ex-NBA star Nate Robinson, since turning pro.
      And he is now set to face retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren, 36, in his third pro bout, scheduled for April 17.
      The social media star, who has over 20MILLION subscribers, argues his career as a fighter is legitimate and should not be categorised in the celebrity boxing bracket.
      Paul said: “I take it serious. I take it serious.
      “I’m dedicated, I’m in Big Bear California, I’m in Las Vegas, sparring professionals, two-a-day, for the past three years.
      “Yes, I’m a celebrity who boxes but like celebrity boxing isn’t really a thing, it’s just me and my brother doing it.”

      Jake Paul, left, pictured with big brother LoganCredit: Instagram @jakepaul

      Trainer Viddal Riley admits KSI needs two or three bouts before ultimate fight against YouTube rival Jake Paul More

    • 225 Shares139 Views

      in Motorsport

      From cardboard fans and skateboarding cholitas to mourning Kobe and Maradona.. the most memorable sport pictures of 2020

      by

      A PICTURE is worth a thousand words… but no one image could even come close to telling the full story of 2020.
      As the world was plunged into the biggest health and economic crisis of a generation, sport took it upon itself to reintroduce some form of normality.

      With spectators penned into their homes, iconic venues became vast, empty caverns where each star’s rallies and cries were heard like never before.
      Champions were still crowned but not all were of the traditional sort, with eSports heroes carrying the mantle like never before to satisfy the most basic fans’ urge – of having something to watch.
      But while kings and queens found their own way to mark their inevitable rise, legends were lost in the most heart-wrenching of ways.
      Here, SunSport takes you through our photos of the year.

      From the time before the world stopped… A packed Rod Laver Arena takes in January’s Australian Open semi-final between Novak Djokovic and Roger FedererCredit: AP:Associated Press

      Orange wildfire smoke hangs heavy over San Francisco Giants’ Oracle Park home following California blazes in September – with no fans present to see itCredit: AP:Associated Press

      Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce and coach Andy Reid react to the NFL side’s first Super Bowl win for 50 years in FebruaryCredit: AP:Associated Press

      A scene from Ecuador’s annual Llama racing event in Los LlanganatesCredit: AP:Associated Press

      LA Lakers center Dwight Howard hangs off the basket after scoring for the eventual NBA championsCredit: AP:Associated Press

      NASCAR team owner Richard Petty puts an arm around Bubba Wallace, the sport’s only black driver, the day after he found a noose left in his garage at Talladega SuperspeedwayCredit: AP:Associated Press

      A Bolivian youngster dons a facemask while skating in indigenous clothing as part of the ‘Skate Imillas’ groupCredit: AP:Associated Press

      Just one of several memorials dedicated to the tragic passing of basketball legend Kobe Bryant in FebruaryCredit: AP:Associated Press

      LA Dodgers fans watch their team march to World Series supremacy from a drive-inCredit: AP:Associated Press

      A spectator peers over his balcony to watch Rayo Vallecano’s match with Albacete in Spain’s Segunda DivisionCredit: AP:Associated Press

      IndyCar racer Tony Kanaan practices on his sim setup with motorsport wiped out in the early months of the pandemic Credit: AP:Associated Press

      Lucas Hernandez takes the facemask guideline to a new level after Bayern Munich’s Champions League crowningCredit: AP:Associated Press

      A facemasked Rafa Nadal celebrates his French Open win in NovemberCredit: AP:Associated Press

      Athletic Club’s famous home San Mames – which translates as The Cathedral – watches on empty for a match with Real MadridCredit: AP:Associated Press

      Cardboard cutout fans are lined up for a New York Mets baseball gameCredit: AP:Associated Press

      The year that took so many from us took one more legend in its final weeks – as a fan in Buenos Aires mourns the passing of Diego MaradonaCredit: AP:Associated Press

      From Caroline Flack and Barbara Windsor to Sean Connery and Maradona – we bid a final farewell to those we lost in 2020 More