How Did the Mavericks Screw Up the Dirk Nowitzki Statue So Badly?

data-mm-id=”_x032fh5td”>Building statues of former athletes can be tricky. Only the all-time greats are honored with a statue, no matter what the sport, but not every athlete has a signature stance or pose that makes building a statue easy. Michael Jordan, for example, has the Jumpman logo that is inseparable from his entire legacy as a player and thus the Chicago Bulls had an immediate and easy vision for his statue. Shaq, on the other hand, didn't really have a particular signature move and so the Lakers had to get creative with his likeness in statue form. Dirk Nowitzki is a similar case to Jordan. He is an all-time great and the best player in Dallas Mavericks history. He also has a signature pose– the one-legged fadeaway, synonymous with who he was during his career. Yet, th…

Youth Basketball Referee Extremely Amused to Have LeBron James Complaining in His Face

data-mm-id=”_m3ea5v1t6″>LeBron James coached his son Bryce's team at the 2023 Nike EYBL Peach Jam Basketball Tournament over the weekend. While the event was highlighted by some of the top prospects in the country, LeBron was able to briefly steal the show in what might have been his coaching debut. One TikTok user put together a compilation of LeBron on the sideline doing a number of classic coach things like drawing on a clipboard, talking to players and complaining to a referee. It was all very LeBron.These highlights of LeBron James coaching at Peach Jam are too funny 😂(via: brentwilson771 TikTok) pic.twitter.com/9BuV1Rq3A9— Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) July 9, 2023The highlight for me was clearly LeBron arguing his case to the one referee who could not belie…

Trent Williams Goes Down With Nasty Ankle Injury

data-mm-id=”_6p5cnww2g”>Trent Williams may be the best offensive lineman in football and he's an integral part of the immensely talented and diverse San Francisco 49ers offensive attack. So Niners fans everywhere held their breath when he went down during the first quarter of today's game against the Cleveland Browns with a lower leg injury sustained when defensive lineman Shelby Harris rolled over on him. After staying on the ground for a little bit, Williams was able to make it over to the sideline and his return is questionable. Wide receiver Deebo Samuel also just sustained an injury and his return is questionable.Hoping the best for Trent! pic.twitter.com/rt24I0RfVR— Ian Valentino (@NFLDraftStudy) October 15, 2023Watching Williams rules and basic human decency means ro…

Nikola Jokic Ejected On Serbian Heritage Night In Chicago

data-mm-id=”_s8brzo1h1″>We've had a lot to talk about this week regarding officiating in the NFL, not to be outdone, NBA officials must have felt left out. Early in the Denver Nuggets face-off with the Chicago Bulls Tuesday night, reigning league MVP Nikola Jokic was ejected for mildly arguing a no-call. To make matters worse, it was Serbian Heritage Night in Chicago. Jokic is probably the most famous Serbian on the planet. Check this out, even Bulls announcers Adam Amin a Stacey King couldn't believe it:Nikola Jokic is immediately ejected from the Bulls-Nuggets for arguing a no-call and even Bulls announcers Adam Amin and Stacey King are in disbelief."The people didn't come to see the officials, let's be honest, they came to see the players."It's Ser…

Jerry Jones Didn't Endorse Mike McCarthy After Cowboys Playoff Loss

data-mm-id=”_rgjc5r7xq”>The Dallas Cowboys fell on their face Sunday, getting hammered by the Green Bay Packers 48-32 in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs. There is a ton of speculation that head coach Mike McCarthy will be fired after another playoff disappointment. Soon after the game, owner Jerry Jones refused to endorse his head coach. Jones sounded dejected after the loss and certainly hinted that big changes may be in store for the franchise. Here's what he had to say:Jerry Jones with a lot to say, including that "he's floored" by Sunday's loss to the Packers but hasn't thought about what it means long term for anyone, specifically Mike McCarthy and Dak Prescott. pic.twitter.com/H8tkEJYxOE— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) January 15, 2024If y…

Belichick Following in Brady's Footsteps to Expand Media Footprint

data-mm-id=”_4z4dq0nre”>Slated to be on his couch instead of the sidelines during the upcoming NFL season after parting ways with the New England Patriots in January and failing to land another coaching job in pro football, Bill Belichick has already gotten back into the game by landing a plethora of media jobs, including a weekly appearance with Pat McAfee that's already led to some controversy. Already forever tied to former Patriots quarterback Tom Brady after their two decades of dominance over the NFL in New England, Belichick is taking on an additional media role that will further link him to the seven-time Super Bowl winner.With Brady's blessing, Belichick is adding a spot on the Let's Go podcast with veteran broadcaster Jim Gray to go with his previous media obli…

San Fransisco 49ers at Los Angeles Rams: free live stream, time and channel, how to watch

data-mm-id=”_yxn3sjq7f”>The Los Angeles Rams and the San Fransisco 49ers will square off in a Week 3 NFC divisional matchup on Sunday at SoFi Stadium.The Rams are reeling after one of the toughest defeats of Week 2, falling to the Arizona Cardinals by a score of 41-10. Adding to their struggles, the Rams have suffered two significant blows to their offense, losing standout wide receivers Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua to injuries. With these key players sidelined, the Rams will face an uphill battle as they look to regroup and pull off a win on Sunday.WATCH: 49ers vs. Rams Live | Stream free on FuboThe 49ers are dealing with significant injuries on offense as well, including running back Christian McCaffrey, who has been placed on IR, and wide receiver Deebo Samuel is still listed as doubt…

Arsenal 5-0 Chelsea: Havertz nets brace against former club as Prem leaders earn emphatic win

Germany international Kai Havertz netted a brace against his former club as Premier League leaders Arsenal hammered Chelsea 5-0 at the Emirates.

Gunners attacker Havertz, who completed a £65million move from Stamford Bridge last summer, converted two of four second-half goals on a joyous evening at a jubilant Emirates Stadium.

Right-back Ben White also claimed a brace for ’s title-chasing side, adding to Leandro Trossard’s early finish, as the Blues’ recent resurgence floundered in an embarrassing manner in the absence of key player Cole Palmer.

Victory moved Arsenal three points ahead of second-placed Liverpool having now played one game more, while reigning champions Manchester City sit four points behind with two matches in hand.

Outclassed Che…

Mason Greenwood: Club chief confident striker ‘will stay’ as Man Utd intention is revealed

Getafe president Angel Torres has publicly stated his intention to bring Man Utd striker Mason Greenwood back to the club in the summer.

The 22-year-old, who is on loan at La Liga side Getafe, faced charges including attempted rape and assault but the Crown Prosecution Service announced in February last year that the case had been discontinued.

Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe said in February that a fresh decision would be made on Greenwood this summer now that INEOS has been delegated control of football operations at Old Trafford.

Reports last year that Man Utd were planning to retain him following an internal investigation were met by public outcry and Ratcliffe acknowledged that a decision will have to be made when Greenwood returns about what happens nex…

Newcastle ‘deal is close’ after ‘landmark offer’ for ‘perfect’ Ashworth replacement amid Man Utd links

Newcastle United have reportedly chosen a perfect replacement for Manchester United-bound Dan Ashworth and have submitted a landmark offer .

Ashworth has only been with Newcastle United since 2022 since joining the Premier League outfit from Brighton and he is expected to be on the move again in the coming weeks/months.

Ashworth to Man Utd?

After INEOS supremo Sir Jim Ratcliffe completed his purchase of a 27.7% stake in Man Utd to become their minority stakeholder (in a deal which has seen him take control of footballing matters at Old Trafford), it quickly became clear that Ashworth was one of his top targets for his new regime.

One of Ratcliffe s priorities in recent weeks has been to overhaul Man Utd s recruitment model. Chief executive Omar Berrada and tech…