Davonte Pack, a close friend of trouble Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant, was arrested by Tennessee law enforcement on Wednesday. He was apprehended for his involvement in an alleged assault in 2022 that involved Morant and a 17-year-old.
The Shelby County District (TN.) Attorney’s Office announced on July 11 that an arrest warrant had been issued to Pack. He was accused of allegedly hitting Joshua Holloway after the teenager quarreled with Morant during a pickup basketball game.
Morant also hit the teenager after Holloway checked the ball at the Grizzlies star’s face.
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James Harden’s contentious situation with the 76ers took another turn Wednesday when the 10-time NBA All-Star made significant changes to his social media accounts.
Harden, who has asked to be traded by Philadelphia, has removed all visible affiliations with the club on his Twitter and Instagram profiles.
Previously, his Twitter bio listed “NBA Player for the Philadelphia 76ers” with a location of ‘Philadelphia, PA.’ His updated bio lists a link to @jhardenwines with all references to the city of Brotherly Love deleted. He similarly revised his Instagram account.
The legend of Shohei Ohtani continues to grow.
Ohtani is the most talked about name ahead of the Major League Baseball trade deadline, and he’s already the most coveted free agent target after the season.
But those off-field discussions distract from the unbelievable success Ohtani’s having on the field.
And somehow, for the most talked about player in the sport, his offensive pace is flying a bit under the radar.
Through 94 team games as of Monday, Shohei Ohtani had equalled Aaron Judge’s home run pace from 2022. Ohtani had 34 home runs, Judge had 34 home runs.
It is time for the tired topic of the punch to go away.
No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama is getting closer to making his official NBA debut with the Spurs this fall, and he’s apparently trying to add another move to his arsenal.
The skyhook, popularized by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar decades ago, was the 7’2” superstar’s most unguardable move. The Hall of Famer perfected the shot, which saw him extend the ball above his head with one arm before deftly flicking it into the basket.
The move has lost popularity over time, but Wembanyama seems ready to bring it back to the league, even if it’s not right at the start of his career this fall.
Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani is on a mission in 2023, seemingly making some form of MLB history virtually every time he steps onto the field.
Through L.A.’s first 96 games, the two-way star has mashed 35 home runs, putting him on pace to approach Aaron Judge’s American League home run record of 62, which the Yankees slugger set last season.
Judge, who is currently sidelined by a toe injury, was asked about the possibility of Ohtani dethroning him so early into his tenure as the AL home run king. The 31-year-old indicated that his record is fair game, if Ohtani can pull it off.
NFL cornerback CJ Gardner-Johnson moved from the Philadelphia Eagles to the Detroit Lions this offseason. Now that he’s out of Philly, Gardner-Johnson is sharing his honest thoughts about the city and fanbase.
During a recent gaming stream, CJGJ admitted that the people of Philly were the worst part of the experience.
On the bright side, Gardner-Johnson was fond of the weather.
Footage surfaced of the cornerback’s strong rebuke of Eagles Nation, frequently seen as the NFL’s most passionate fanbase.
The president of FIFA is pleading with fans in New Zealand and Australia to buy tickets to the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Not because he thinks they’d enjoy it or because FIFA likes money, but instead implored them to “do the right thing.”
“New Zealand, we want you. We need you,” FIFA president Gianni Infantino said during a press conference in Auckland, per CNN.
“It’s never too late to do the right thing. Come to watch the matches. We need full stadiums to warm us all up.”
Wow.
The Suns were among the NBA’s biggest disappointments in 2022-23, and much of the blame was thrust upon center DeAndre Ayton.
Phoenix’s big man heard the criticism surrounding his play, particularly in the playoffs, and he admitted that he’s hoping to change the narrative around him.
Via Eyewitness News Bahamas, Ayton discussed his motivation heading into the 2023-24 season.
“I can feel the whole world hating me, in a way,” said Ayton. “I think I’m the guy a lot of people point at. And I see it and feel it.
As soon as Mississippi State head football coach Zach Arnett took to the podium at SEC Media Days, he acknowledged the late legend that preceded him. Mike Leach’s opening statement at the same event a year prior was just seven words — the shortest ever — and he made it without a tie.
I’ve already said too much, and that combined with wearing a tie, I’m sure I’ve disappointed him a little bit here today. In recognition of his tremendous impact and influence not only on the game of football but on myself, I’m going to do my best to keep this short and sweet.