NBA MVP Moses Malone Passes Away At The Age Of 60 Sad news to report in the sports world today. Via ESPN : Three-time NBA MVP and Pro Basketball Hall of Famer Moses Malone died Sunday at the age of 60. Malone, named one of the NBA’s 50 greatest players, was the Finals MVP in 1983, as he led the Philadelphia 76ers to the title. “It is with a deep sense of sadness that the Sixers family mourns the sudden loss of Moses Malone. It is difficult to express what his contributions to this organization — both as a friend and player — have meant to us, the city of Philadelphia and his faithful fans,” the 76ers said in a statement Sunday. “Moses holds a special place in our hearts and will forever be remembered as a genuine icon and pillar of the most storied era in the history of Philadelphia 76ers basketball. No one person has ever conveyed more with so few words – including three of the most iconic in this city’s history. His generosity, towering personality and incomparable sense of humor will truly be missed. We will keep his family in our thoughts and prayers and as we are once again reminded of the preciousness of life.” Condolences to the entire Malone family. Image via: Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images
Aldon Smith Cut By 49ers After DUI Car Crash We reported earlier today that 49ers baller Aldon Smith was involved in a blizzard hit-and-run car crash . The drunk athlete has had a long history of DUIs and run-ins with the law because of his drinking, and his team is over it! Via TMZ : Aldon Smith’s arrest Friday was his last straw with the San Francisco 49ers … they’ve cut him. In a statement announcing the move, the team said, “This organization has tried very hard to help Aldon fight his issues. Although he is no longer a member of this team, our support and concern for him will continue.” 49ers coach Jim Tomsula described the situation as “a sad day,” but said that Smith “will not have to walk this path alone.” Smith was arrested early Friday morning in Santa Clara for hit and run, DUI and vandalism. He posted $26,000 bail and has since been released. Why can’t these rich ballers just hire drivers when they want to go out and get slizzard?!? Uber isn’t that expensive folks.
Former University Of Mississippi Student Indicted For Hanging Noose On James Meredith Statue The DOJ has brought civil rights charges against Graeme Phillip Harris for hanging a noose and confederate flag on a statue of the Ole Miss ‘first black student. Additionally members of Sigma Phi Epsilon are believed to have played a part in the incident. NBC News reports: A former University of Mississippi student was indicted Friday on federal civil rights charges for allegedly hanging a rope and a flag featuring the Confederate battle flag around the neck of a statue of James Meredith, the university’s first black student. Graeme Phillip Harris was indicted by a grand jury on a charge of conspiracy to violate civil rights and using a threat of force to intimidate African American students because of their race or color, the Department of Justice said. The rope and an old version of the Georgia state flag, which displays the crossed bars and stars used as a battle flag by the South during the Civil War, was placed around the neck of the statue in the early morning hours of Feb. 16, 2014. Meredith was the first black student after the university was desegregated in 1962. “This shameful and ignorant act is an insult to all Americans and a violation of our most strongly-held values,” U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said in a statement. “No one should ever be made to feel threatened or intimidated because of what they look like or who they are.” A spokesman for the university said Harris withdrew from Ole Miss in the spring of 2014, not long after the incident. There were others involved, the Department of Justice said. Three members of the University of Mississippi Sigma Phi Epsilon chapter were thought to have hanged the rope and flag around the statue. They have never been named, but the national fraternity suspended the chapter and expelled the three members from the organization a week after the incident. Sigma Phi Epsilon CEO Brian C. Warren Jr. said it was “embarrassing” that they were members. The Department of Justice said the investigation is ongoing. SMH…bye racist beyotch!
Allen Iverson Wants To Work As An Executive For The Philadelphia 76ers Lord knows he could probably use the money… Via Philly.com Despite playing for three other franchises throughout his 14-year NBA career, Allen Iverson fondly refers to himself as a ‘Sixer for life.’ Now, with his number hanging from the Wells Fargo Center rafters and his playing days clearly behind him, ‘The Answer’ wants to continue his affiliation with the franchise that made him the first overall pick in the 1996 NBA Draft. Appearing in the broadcast booth with Marc Zumoff and Malik Allen on Wednesday night, Iverson revealed that he would like to join the Sixers front office. “I have a relationship with these fans like no other. And with this city and with this organization,” Iverson explained of his ties to Philadelphia. “Anything I can do to help, I’m here.” The conversation then turned to Iverson’s post-retirement plans, and if he would like to remain around the game, potentially in a front office capacity. “I would like to be even in that war room,” Iverson replied. “Even if they don’t go with my decision or whatever, just to have an opinion and putting out what I think and trusting the organization to do what’s right.” In all seriousness, if anyone is qualified to give their opinion on basketball players it’s A.I. Can’t think of another NBA player with as much heart as him. He deserves a job within the game. Image via AP
Kris Jenner is reportedly freaking out over Bruce Jenner’s transition to becoming a woman and the associated TV series documenting his journey. The 65-year-old Olympic champion’s feminine side has long been a point of contention between the former spouses, and now, Kris is going haywire. The Momager to the Stars is said to be in “meltdown mode” over the fact that Bruce‘s shocking life change is being made into a new E! docu-series . She’s not worried about how her former husband of 23 years is navigating this complicated time in his life, mind you, but about the financial fallout. Vintage Kris Jenner. Is anyone even a little surprised at this? “Kris is absolutely in meltdown crisis mode over Bruce’s decision to go public with his decision to transition to becoming a woman,” an insider said. She’s been in denial or years, apparently, but in light of recent events, “Kris thinks it’s extremely selfish for Bruce to be doing this at this time.” “Their oldest daughter, Kendall Jenner, is at the height of a modeling career, and Kris doesn’t want anything to jeopardize that,” or her cut of her payments. Kris, the source says, is “very concerned about the fallout.” The fact that Bruce isn’t also makes his ex-wife insane. “As always, the only thing Kris cares about is herself. But Bruce could not care less what Kris is feeling, and that drives her even more out of her mind.” Probably a nice perk for him after 23 years of … her. 15 Photos of Bruce Jenner Looking Sort of Like a Woman 1. Bruce Jenner: Becoming a Woman? Bruce Jenner is a very lucky man. He no longer has to live in the same house as Kris Jenner. Reports on how Bruce’s children and stepchildren are holding up vary. Kim Kardashian, perhaps most notably, voiced public support for Bruce. However, other sources believe that behind closed doors, Kylie Jenner, Kim and Kanye West are upset by the whole thing unfolding as well. Meanwhile, Bruce’s sons Brandon and Brody Jenner, from his previous married to Linda Thompson, “have absolutely no use for Kris at this point.” “This is about their father,” says an insider, and they support him all the way. “For Kris to be complaining or concerned about the fallout is just disgusting.” “Everyone should rally around Bruce and respect his wishes.” It’s Bruce’s story to tell, though, as Kim said, and he’s apparently going it alone whether they like it or not, in conjunction with E! and GLAAD. Jenner, the network and the organization are working together in preparation for a reality series documenting the former sports star’s transformation. E! and GLAAD, a prominent gay rights organization, are each working hard to ensure that such delicate subject manner is handled appropriately. “It’s in the very beginning stages, but it’s a go,” a source said of the Bruce Jenner transition show, though no title or timetable has been established. 17 Bruce Jenner Pics: Through the Years 1. Bruce Jenner Olympics Photo Bruce in his hey day. He certainly has changed a lot since then.
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Harpo who these people ???? BET Flubs Omega Psi Phi Founders Day Post Today as Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. celebrates 103 years of service, a certain television network tried to join in on the occasion by wishing them a Happy Founders Day. BET recently posted the below photo on Instagram of the black fraternity’s founders… unfortunately for them however, people quickly realized that the SIX men in question were not the organization’s FOUR pioneers and BET got blasted for the flub. Essentially. RT @Beasly151 : So BET just posted some dudes in suits and said they were founders of Omega Psi Phi?!?! — Storm Thorgerson (@QUEcified) November 17, 2014 BET just pulled a random black and white picture of some old ninjas and wished Omega Psi Phi a happy founders day. Im inconsolable — TONE (@ARAIN1019) November 17, 2014 Poor thangs! What do YOU think about BET’s flubbed Founders Day message to the men of Omega Psi Phi???
