Iman Shumpert I Won't Go to Trump White House ... If Cavs Win Again
Iman Shumpert says he would boycott Donald Trump's White House if the Cavs repeat as NBA champs and are invited back to 1600 Pennsylvania.
The Cavs star was speaking with Complex when he was asked if he would boycott Yeezys after Kanye West expressed support for the President-elect.
"I understand people’s stance on Trump. I can’t get caught up in the racial, sexist bulls**t he’s got going on. That’s his personal thing, ya dig."
He added, "I do think he’s crazy -- straight up."
Complex followed up with the White House question:
Complex: "Will you go to Trump’s White House if the Cavs win the championship again this year?
Iman: "I’m not going to the White House."
As for Iman's teammate, LeBron James -- he says he's undecided about what he would do ... saying, "We’ll have to cross that road, I guess. We’ll see. I would love to have to cross that road."
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Lindsey Vonn Busts Out Broken Arm Pull Ups ... Seriously.
Talk about determination ...
Lindsey Vonn broke her arm just over 2 weeks ago ... and she's already back in the gym working out like the freak athlete she is.
Vonn fractured her humerus while training in Copper, Colorado ... but it's hard to tell in the video she just posted on Instagram.
The world-class skier provided an update Wednesday, proving that she's not gonna let a broken arm keep her from getting in a few pull ups.
So ... what's your excuse?
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UFC's Nick Diaz I'm the #1 Stoner Athlete ... Besides Michael Phelps
UFC superstar Nick Diaz says he's the "face of weed for athletes" ... and isn't afraid to admit it.
In fact, Diaz says he's the "Number 1 athletic stoner besides Michael Phelps."
Diaz -- who's tested positive for weed on several occasions -- appeared on "The Jasta Show" and explained why athletes should be ALLOWED to smoke marijuana ... especially after a fight.
You gotta listen to Diaz explain it ... but essentially says he relies on weed to get his head right ... especially after he's been knocked out and he's discombobulated.
Diaz admits weed can be performance enhancing ... but no more so than vitamins.
There's also this ... Nick says his brother, Nate Diaz, was NOT smoking CBD oil after his UFC 202 loss to Conor McGregor -- he was blazing up good ol' fashioned weed.
[h/t Middle Easy]
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McDonald's Big Mac Creator Dies at 98
The man who created McDonald's most iconic burger has gone to the big burger stand in the sky.
Michael "Jim" Delligatti, who made the first Big Mac, died in his home in Pittsburgh Monday night surrounded by family ... according to a McDonald's spokesperson.
Delligatti, who owned multiple McDonald's franchises in Pennsylvania, first thought of the Big Mac in the mid-1960s ... when he wanted to offer customers a bigger burger than what Mickey D's was offering at the time. McDonald's was reportedly opposed at first, but the burger gods ended up going with his idea in 1968. It was already a hit at all of his stores in PA.
Delligatti was 98. In case you forgot his invention inspired that awesome jingle.
Sorry, you're gonna be singing this all day.
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Greg Hardy Rolls Up His Sleeves for Cocaine Hearing
Here's Greg Hardy looking blue during a court hearing in Dallas Wednesday ... where he's facing a cocaine charge stemming from a Sept. arrest.
Nothing big happened inside the courtroom -- the hearing was kicked to Dec. 19 -- but outside, Hardy's attorneys hinted at his possible defense ... saying footage of the arrest is disturbing, according to FOX 4.
As we previously reported, Hardy was arrested on Sept. 25 and charged with 1 count of felony possession of a controlled substance ... after cops say they found coke in his wallet.
Hardy said the drugs weren't his ... claiming someone slipped the white stuff into his wallet as he passed it around at a party the night before.
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Snoop Jeff Fisher's a Sorry Ass Loser ... FIRE HIS ASS!
Snoop Dogg is pulling NO PUNCHES -- siding with Eric Dickerson in his war against the L.A. Rams ... and calling for the team to fire "sorry as f**k" head coach Jeff Fisher.
The rap legend just went off -- saying the Rams are disgraceful for allowing Fisher to unofficially ban E.D. from the sidelines while allowing celebrities like himself and Britney Spears to roam free.
He called Dickerson a legend and says he deserves all access to the team -- FOREVER -- and should be allowed to criticize the organization because he's earned the right.
Stop reading, start watching ... it's much more entertaining when Snoop says it.
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Melania & Barron Trump YouTuber Deletes 'Autistic' Video ... Profusely Apologizes
Melania Trump just got what she wanted -- a retraction from the YouTuber who posted a video suggesting her son, Barron, might be autistic.
The guy behind the video now says, "It was incredibly irresponsible of me to diagnose Barron Trump using a selection of misleading videos. I falsely correlated him trying to stay awake and occasionally doing quirky things, with him suffering from autism."
TMZ broke the story ... Melania hired high-powered attorney Charles Harder to fire off a letter threatening to sue the YouTuber -- whose video blew up after Rosie O'Donnell tweeted the link with the caption, "Barron Trump Autistic?"
He also admits the video -- which has been deleted -- was "false, defamatory and malicious." The apology goes even further, and seems extremely genuine and heartfelt.
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Jerry Jones' Son Toughest Decision I Ever Made? ... Benching Tony Romo
It wasn't passing on Johnny Manziel ... it wasn't the Greg Hardy situation -- Dallas Cowboys bigwig Stephen Jones says the hardest decision he's made in the front office is benching Tony Romo.
Stephen -- the Cowboys CEO and Director of Player Personnel (and also Jerry's son) -- did a video Q&A with fans moments ago ... and was asked to name the most difficult Cowboys decision he's had to make.
Without hesitation, Stephen explained why forcing Tony to take a back seat to Dak Prescott was especially tough for him.
By the way, he did the interview with a painting of Tony Romo over his left shoulder.
Jones keeps referencing Dak's "hot hand" -- which makes it seem like he's ready to turn right back to Tony if that hand happens to cool off.
Also, interesting Stephen is taking credit for the move ... and not head coach Jason Garrett.
But we knew that already ... right?
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Charles Barkley Michael Jordan Beef Still Fresh 'Not Where We Used To Be'
Looks like the band isn't getting back together just yet ... 'cause Charles Barkley says his chilly friendship with Michael Jordan hasn't been re-warmed after all.
Barkley appeared on "The Dan Le Batard Show with Stu Gotz" on ESPN radio and spilled some Hall Of Fame tea ... saying the picture of him and Michael side hugging last month was nothing more than a photo op.
"We just happened to be at the same place at the same time. I love him like a brother but we are not back to where we used to be."
The third man in the photo, Kenny Smith, had told TMZ Sports Barkley and Jordan did in fact bury the hatchet that day ... but clearly, it ain't that buried.
As for the origin of the beef, Barkley says Michael got upset at criticisms CB made publicly about MJ's performance as the chairman of the Charlotte Hornets.
Barkley says he misses his friend -- but he's a professional analyst and won't apologize for doing his job.
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Darren Sharper The Final Sentence In Serial Rape Spree
Darren Sharper just appeared in an L.A. courtroom -- where he received his final sentence in a multi-state rape case that involved as many as 16 women.
Cristiano Ronaldo Blazing Speed Training With Legendary 'King Feet'
Cristiano Ronaldo has called in the big guns to increase his already blazing speed -- a guy nicknamed "King Feet" ... and the video is insane.
His name is Luis Badillo Jr. -- and he's said to have the quickest feet on the planet. He's worked with pro athletes from the NFL and the NBA ... and even world-class sprinters like Asafa Powell.
Now, CR7 has called for his services -- and the two have been jamming out speed drills all day long.
It's insanely impressive ... and no, the videos aren't sped up ... it's all real time.
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Colombia Plane Crash Soccer Team Survivor Instagrammed Before Crash
One of the survivors of the Colombian plane crash Instagrammed shortly before boarding the plane that went down -- showing him smiling and laughing with a soccer teammate before the unthinkable occurred.
The man with the beard is Alan Ruschel -- a defender on the Chapecoense soccer team, based out of Brazil. The team was set to play in the finals of the Copa Sudamericana on Wednesday.
Ruschel Instagrammed with his teammate, Danilo Padilha, while aboard the first leg of their trip -- before they got on the charter flight that crashed en route to Medellín, Colombia.
Padilha survived the initial crash, but later died at a nearby hospital.
Ruschel reportedly suffered head injuries in the crash -- but is said to be alive.
The plane, which took off from Bolivia, contained 81 passengers -- including players, journalists and others. It reportedly suffered electrical failure just before it was supposed to land near the airport in Medellin, Colombia.
Miraculously, rescuers found 6 survivors in the wreckage -- 3 players, 2 crewman and 1 journalist. 71 people have been confirmed dead.
According to reports, Lionel Messi and the Argentina national soccer team flew on the exact same plane just 20 days ago to travel to a match in Brazil.
Story developing ...
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Eric Dickerson Rams Told Me I'm Not Wanted at Games ... Over Team Criticism
4:31PM PT -- Rams C.O.O. Kevin Demoff says Eric Dickerson is NOT banned from the sideline ... and is welcome at Rams games/practice. Demoff says he has reached out to E.D. in an effort to clear up any miscommunication.
Eric Dickerson says he's persona non grata on the L.A. Rams sidelines -- and it's all over criticisms the NFL great made about the team.
The Hall of Famer went on his radio show on AM 570 LA Sports early Monday and said, "Someone with the Rams told me I'm not wanted on sidelines at games, that what I've said makes the players uncomfortable."
Dickerson did not reveal who made the call -- but sources connected to the situation say it was someone powerful.
Dickerson said the Rams official told him his honesty was making players uncomfortable.
We're told Dickerson is unhappy with the situation -- especially because he's not only been a supporter, but hosted the rookies at his home during training camp in his own "rookie symposium."
We reached out to the Rams -- so far, no word back.
Story developing ...
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Usain Bolt Track 'Wasn't Fun Anymore' ... Before 2016 Olympics
Usain Bolt struggled to get out of bed to train for the 2016 Olympics -- saying the pressure and stress he was under took the fun out of running.
The Jamaican track legend opened up about his struggles at the premiere of "I Am Bolt" -- the new documentary about his life.
"The workload I had leading up to the Olympics and even at the 2015 World Championships meant there was so much pressure and stress that it just wasn’t fun anymore," Bolt said.
Of course, Bolt powered through it and won 3 gold medals in Rio -- and now he's back to his old self.
“Now that the pressure is gone I’m much more relaxed and happy to go to training because I know it’s not going to be so intense anymore."
Bolt is gearing up for the 2017 World Championships in London ... and says he'll finally hang up his spikes after that.
But it might not be the end of Bolt's athletic career -- he says he plans to train with the German soccer team, Borussia Dortmund, at the end of the 2017-18 season.
"It’s something I always wanted to try to see if I was any good at ... I will do a little training to see whether I am worthy."
[h/t The Guardian]
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NBA's Zach LaVine INSANE 360 DUNK ... From Free Throw Line!!!
Just give him the Slam Dunk trophy now.
Here's Minnesota Timberwolves star Zach LaVine hitting a 360 dunk from the free throw line ... just because he felt like it.
His teammate, Andrew Wiggins, captured the whole thing on his Snapchat ... and yeah, it's nuts.
LaVine has already won 2 NBA Slam Dunk contests before ... might wanna clear off some more space on the mantle.
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76ers Players & Staff Prep 50,000 Thanksgiving Dinners ... At Boys & Girls Club
Talk about feeding the masses ...
A bunch of Philadelphia 76ers players and staff prepped 50,000 Thanksgiving meals Tuesday to give to the needy ... and TMZ Sports has the pics.
Players like Robert Covington and Sergio Rodriguez -- along with 200 staffers -- donned their finest hairnets at the Boys & Girls Club in Frankford and got to work prepping the meals.
The 76ers tell us the 200+ person crew took about 90 minutes to get roughly 52,000 meals ready -- to make sure at-risk youth and their families will have a delicious holiday.
Good work!