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The Kansas City Chiefs kicker came under fire earlier this year for his commencement speech at Benedictine College. Harrison Butker and Serena Williams TOMMASO BODDI/GETTY; FRAZER HARRISON/GETTY Serena Williams, Venus Williams and Quinta Brunson called out Harrison Butker at the 2024 ESPY Awards for his Benedictine College speech earlier this year — and now the Kansas City Chiefs kicker has responded. During a segment at the sports awards show, the three women encouraged the audience to enjoy women’s sports the same way they would other sports because “they are sports,” Venus Williams said.
The Tennessee Volunteers got a huge boost in their recruiting process as they secured the signing of the Pauldo twins, Mia and Mya Pauldo. The Pauldo twins are two of the best high school prospects in the country and are ranked in the top 50. The Pauldo twins play for Morris Catholic in Denville, New Jersey. They were clear from the get-go that they would play for the same college team going forward. “We’re not shying away from this great opportunity to bring a NATTY back to Knoxville & Volnation!!” the twins wrote on their shared Instagram account.
Morris Catholic’s “twin backcourt” of Mia and Mya Pauldo have made their college decision. The sisters made a joint statement on Thursday night, announcing that the “TBC” is heading to Tennessee. “Tennessee is the home of legends and there’s no better place to call home and continue our journey,” the twins said in a video announcing the decision on their shared Instagram. The twins also shared a picture of them wearing Tennessee orange and captioned it: “We’re not shying away from this great opportunity to bring a NATTY back to Knoxville & Volnation!!
The first-pick drafting of USC star quarterback and blue chip prospect Caleb Williams is expected to have a potential franchise-altering impact in Chicago. The addition of veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen via trade with the Los Angeles Chargers and Washington standout wide receiver Rome Odunze via their other first-round pick (no. 9 overall) will add elite-level talent to their pass-catching corps. Chicago Bear Doubts at Running Back Among some analysts, though, there is legit doubt when it comes to the running back position. Despite the free agent signing of D’Andre Swift, some are expressing their concern over the strength…
Team USA basketball arrived in Abu Dhabi to a hero’s welcome, ready to showcase their skills in a highly anticipated exhibition game. The team, which features superstars such as LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant, was greeted at their hotel by a group of local artists performing a traditional dance. One of the highlights was when Stephen Curry, visibly in awe, encountered a live falcon, the national symbol of the UAE. Curry even had the opportunity to hold the majestic bird, generating a unique moment to the warm reception. Team USA is riding high after a thrilling comeback against…
Now that Klay Thompson is no longer a Golden State Warrior, there are many decisions that the team’s leadership has to make in order to maintain a competitive side. Another players who left the squad is point guard Chris Paul, who went to the San Antonio Spurs. Right now, coach Steve Kerr is quite busy with preparations leading up to the Summer Olympics and he can’t really think about the Golden State Warriors until the tournament is over. However, he can maintain communication with the team’s leadership via video call. That’s probably how they stay in touch and keep plenning…
Steph and Ayesha Curry are ringing in their anniversary with an epic vacation — and sweet social media tributes! On Sunday, the NBA star, 35, took to Instagram to share plenty of sunny vacation photos, all in celebration of his wife Ayesha and their 12-year wedding anniversary. The carousel post features pictures of the beloved NBA couple lounging on boat decks and posing in front of scenic beaches, but the most heartwarming feature is the public love note Steph penned for Ayesha in his caption.
200m teams for Paris are officially set, headlined by Tokyo Olympic bronze medalists Gabby Thomas and Noah Lyles. Thomas qualified for her second Olympics after winning the track and field trials Saturday night. She heads to Paris with a top time of 21.81. Joining her are Brittany Brown, a first-time Olympian who ran a personal best 21.90, and McKenzie Long, another first-timer who finished with a 21.91. Sha’Carri Richardson, a favorite in the 200m who’s already made the 100m Olympic team, barely missed out on qualifying for her second event with a fourth-place finish of 22.16. “This is incredible,”…
Luka Doncic won the ESPY award for the 2024 NBA Player of the Year Thursday ahead of the 2024 ESPYs event. The ESPYs, ESPN’s sports-award show that’s been running since 1993, are decided by the fans, and Doncic beat out fellow nominees Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Jayson Tatum. Jokic took home the 2024 MVP award in May, while Doncic finished third.
The Tennessee Volunteers are entering a pivotal season in college football. The program is entering year four under head coach Josh Heupel with former high-profile recruit Nico Iamaleava slated to be the starting quarterback. The Volunteers are looking to get back to a 10-win season like they accomplished in 2022, and one major outlet believes they will. The Volunteers, as do the majority of SEC programs, have quite the schedule to push through this season. They will play Alabama at home with road trips to Oklahoma and Georgia just to mention a few. Despite that, CBS believes the program will…