Guile, menace and ruthlessness were always thought to be the hallmarks of pool hustlers, occupational requirements for a dark art. But then came Danny Basavich, who applied some reverse English to the archetype and took a different angle.
Doing business as “Kid Delicious” starting in the early 1990s, he killed with kindness, leaning into both the table and his weight … and leaving the joint as the rare pool hustler who made money and friends in equal measure.
There is, of course, no official stats bureau or reliable metrics for pool hustling.
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When Bronny James committed to USC two weeks ago, he immediately became one of the biggest recruiting dominoes of the college basketball offseason to fall. On Thursday, he made his commitment official—and made his dad plenty proud in the process.
Ahead of the Lakers’ Game 2 Western Conference Finals matchup against the Nuggets, LeBron James shared a touching message to his son, who signed his letter of intent at Sierra Canyon School. LeBron has long been vocal about his support for his son’s accomplishments, and Thursday was no different.
What could possibly have a percentage of Ohio State fans calling for the job of Ryan Day? Kirk Herbstreit has no idea, but he made it clear this week that they’re a bunch of ‘Jackasses” who embarrass other Buckeye fans.
Holding a 45-6 record as the head coach of Ohio State, Day continues to hear the critics calling for his job. It’s certainly not the entire fan base, only all small percentage who aren’t satisfied with making the playoffs three out of the last four years. Frustration happens when you lose to your hated rival, I get it.
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Rory McIlroy struggled on his opening nine, but once he made the turn, showed that even when he isn’t his best, there is still greatness there.
Even when Rory McIlroy isn’t having his best day, there are always a couple of moments that make people realize how good he is. He scuffled on his front nine, going 3 over. However, the four-time Major winner reminded everyone how good he can be at any moment.
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Matt Araiza’s NFL career ended before it ever really began. The punter was cut by the Buffalo Bills in August 2022 two weeks before the start of the NFL regular season after an allegation was made public that he had taken part in the gang rape of a minor during his time at San Diego State.
Not a single fact was known about the alleged incident nor were there any criminal charges brought on Araiza, but the Bills caved to the portion of the public who had already deemed the punter guilty.
Teniya Morant, the sister of Grizzlies star Ja Morant, announced that she has committed to Mississippi Valley State.
Morant made the announcement Wednesday on Instagram with the caption “lets go devilettes.” Her decision to attend MVSU comes after the Delta Devils initially offered her a scholarship in January, her first offer to play Division I basketball.
She also chose MVSU after receiving interest from Grambling State. The 5’ 3” guard recently graduated from Houston High School, where she averaged 11.7 points and 4.7 rebounds per game.
Sammy Brown is considered the top-ranked linebacker in the college football recruiting Class of 2024. He is already putting up big weight as a junior in high school.
Brown hails from Jefferson, Georgia. All major recruiting sites consider him a five-star prospect, and top-20 recruit overall. It’s not hard to see why.
The 6-foot-2, 255-pounder is a freak athlete.
Brown plays both ways for his football team and averaged 16.5 carries and 10.2 tackles per game last year.
After an emoji-filled offseason (thanks, Breanna Stewart), the 2023 WNBA season is upon us, with Sun-Fever and Liberty-Mystics getting underway at 7 p.m. ET on Friday. Our league experts got together to peek into our crystal ball and determine what might happen on the court and off this year.
1. Which story line are you most looking forward to watching this season?
Elizabeth Swinton: Brittney Griner’s return will be a top story line this season, but beyond that, her skill set gives the Mercury the potential to be a sneaky contender.
While a vote on the Commanders sale this month was considered unlikely, an NFL executive confirmed there would be no vote when owners convene in Minneapolis on Sunday and Monday.
With the 2023 NBA draft order now set, all eyes look to which top prospects will land where and one player addressed rumors that he isn’t a fan of his potential landing spot.
Victory Wembanyama is all but a lock to go No. 1 to the Spurs, putting the Hornets’ choice at No. 2 under a microscope. Most mock drafts have either Scoot Henderson, who plays for the G League’s Ignite, or Alabama’s Brandon Miller as the second-best player in the draft. But since Charlotte already has a point guard in LaMelo Ball and is in need of a wing-like Miller, Henderson isn’t expected to go No. 2.