Namibia relinquished 14 and 11-point leads, missing out on their first-ever Rugby World Cup triumph due to a resilient Uruguay comeback. Despite trailing at halftime, the South American team rallied to secure a thrilling 36-26 victory in a captivating Pool A encounter in Lyon. The match was marked by an abundance of tries and cards,…
Month: September 2023
Luka Doncic could become the first NBA player to earn over $70 million a year
Doncic is often compared to LeBron James, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. Like James, Doncic has a high basketball IQ, a versatile skill set, and a maturity beyond his age. He also has experience playing professionally in Europe before joining the NBA, winning the EuroLeague title and…
NBA stars eyeing $300 million contracts in the upcoming season
The NBA is witnessing a wave of unprecedented contracts, as six superstars are expected to sign supermax deals worth over $300 million in the next season. These include Luka Doncic, Brandon Ingram, Jamal Murray, Jaren Jackson Jr., Jayson Tatum and De’Aaron Fox. Luka Doncic: Breaking the $70 million annual salary barrier The most prominent name…
Chris Brown on Morant: making mistakes is part of growing up
Singer Chris Brown talked about Memphis Grizzlies young star Ja Morant on the Club Shay Shay program. Chris Brown said, “I feel like I’m looking in the mirror, especially since we’re all in the midst of controversy and everybody’s learning, and he’s young, people make mistakes, sometimes you make mistakes in a row. There’s no…
Layoffs! #6 NBA draft pick, 29 years old, 4 teams in 3 years, no game time, sigh
In today’s NBA, big contracts are all over the place, but there are a lot of guys who can’t get them. Recently, the Kings reached an agreement with McGee to join the team, which led to the team’s two centers, Noel and Nemias Cueta, being cut. Nemias Cueta is only 24 years old and hasn’t…
Rookie Schifino: James gracious, teammates friendly
Recently, Lakers No. 17 pick Silvino received an exclusive interview with TA Lakers team reporter Jovan Buha. In the interview, Silvino talked about what it’s like to be a Lakers player. Buha asked, “Do you remember meeting James for the first time this summer? What was your interaction like?” Silvino replied, “Yeah, I met him,…
Top 5 NBA players past 3 decades: Durant misses, Curry lower, King James 2nd!
The golden age of basketball history is hidden in the first 30 years of the NBA. Before the 90s, there was a big gap between players’ strengths, which could only be understood through videos. But since the early 90s, players’ skills have improved and the NBA has entered the era of blossoming. Here are my…
The Rise of the Internet: A Game-Changing Event in August, 1994
In the summer of 1994, a monumental event was silently taking place that would shape the course of human history. It was a time when the
Event: The Rwandan Genocide
Introduction:In the harrowing summer of 1994, the world witnessed one of the darkest chapters in human history – the Rwandan Genocide.
NBA stars’ wealth flaunting: Arians uses dollars as toilet paper, O’Neal’s luxury cars steal the spotlight
The earnings of the top NBA stars have indeed reached staggering levels in recent years, which include hefty contracts and lucrative endorsement deals. This has given them plenty of opportunities to flaunt their wealth, and here are some of the ways in which the stars have done so: Gilbert Arenas: Even though he left the…