Brittney Griner is opening up after news broke that journalist Evan Gershkovich and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan were released from a Russian prison — the largest prisoner exchange between the U.S. and Russia since the end of the Cold War. On Thursday, Aug. 1, the WNBA All-Star, 33, told The New York Times it was a “great day.” “I am head over heels happy for […]
Pau Gasol Discusses How the Olympic Experience for Athletes Has ‘Improved’ Since His First Games 20 Years Ago.Giang
Pau Gasol spoke about improving the conditions for Olympians during a press conference The three-time Olympic medalist was elected to the IOC’s Athletes Commission in 2021 to improve athlete experience Gasol addressed the additions to Olympic Village and lack of air conditioning in Paris With 20 years of Olympic experience under his belt, three-time Olympic […]
Vanessa Bryant and Lakers Unveil Heartfelt ‘Girl Dad’ Statue to Honor Kobe Bryant and Daughter Gianna.Giang
A new sculpture outside Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles is honoring the special bond shared between the late Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna and their enduring legacy. Vanessa Bryant and the Lakers franchise unveiled the bronze statue titled “Girl Dad” that celebrates her husband and daughter in a private ceremony outside the arena’s 11th Street entrance on Friday, Aug. […]
Kobe Bryant’s Staples Center Locker Fetches Nearly $3 Million at Auction, Setting Records.Giang
Kobe Bryant‘s personal Staples Center locker has been sold — for a hefty price! The piece of the late basketball player’s legacy sold for $2.9 million at Sotheby’s on Friday, Aug. 2, the auction house announced via a press release obtained by PEOPLE. According to Sotheby’s, four bidders went at it during a 20-minute bidding battle, before […]
Here’s Why French Fans Are Booing Joel Embiid at the Paris Olympics — and Why He Interprets It as ‘Respect’.Giang
Joel Embiid does not have many French fans at the Paris Olympics. Each time the USA Basketball star has touched the ball during their games in France, sections of the crowd have broken out into loud booing. The energy was no different during Team USA’s matchup against Brazil at Bercy Arena on Aug. 6, with the 30-year-old […]