NBA: Report, Derrick Rose Didn’t Really Want Carmelo In Chicago, Wanted This Star Instead

Because of the position they are in, athletes at times can’t really say how they truly feel. They have to play the game with the media to avoid being torched in papers and online. With that said though, they can still convey the message they are trying to send in other ways. According to reports, Derrick Rose really was never too enthusiastic about the chance of Carmelo joining him in Chicago, despite other friendly reports. He really wanted another star to come join him and he actually participated in trying to recruit him. Hit the jump.


(Video) Sports: Which Team USA Member Wants To Follow In Weezy’s Footsteps

Lil Wayne has the sports world in a frenzy with his recent announcement of having a sports management agency and signing his first mega-star client, Cristiano Ronaldo! It seems to have inspired other athletes to start thinking long term about business as well. One in particular, Jermaine Jones from the Mens Team USA soccer team, wants to do exactly what Wayne is doing and loves that he is involved with soccer. Check it out after the jump.


(Video) Sports: Uh-Oh! Stephen A Smith In Hot Water With ESPN Colleagues Over Domestic Violence Comments

Stephen A Smith finds himself at odds with a colleague at the ESPN network today after his comments about domestic violence, which came after a discussion about Ravens running back Ray Rice. Michelle Beadle, who works at ESPN and usually hosts SportsNation said she if deeply offended by Stephen and “will never feel clean again” according to her. If you heard the show you know Stephen A was not trying to be offensive, he just didn’t word himself correctly. I am not defending him but it was clear the way Beadle tried to take it was not the way Stephen was trying to present it. Beadle herself said she was in an abusive relationship in the past said “I’m thinking about wearing a miniskirt this weekend…I’d hate to think what I’d be asking for by doing so @stephenasmith. #dontprovoke”. She is trying to turn it into something bigger than it is or was meant to be by Smith. She has also grandstanded in the past when the Jets signed Mike Vick she said she would no longer root for them if they like to employ people like him. Forget the fact Vick is changed person and that dog fighting issue was over six years ago. Do you guys think she has the right to take Smith’s comments to heart? Check the video.


NBA: Carmelo Says He Doesn’t Care About Money & How He Almost Went To Chicago

Carmelo wants people to know he doesn’t care about money at this point, despite staying with a bad Knicks team for much more money. While speaking with reporters, he also let it be known how close he was to really signing with the Bulls and leaving NYC in his rear view. In the end it was his belief in the team and faith in Phil Jackson and what he can do that brought him back. Hit the jump.


(Video) NBA: Shaq Ready To Rock The Mic For NBA 2K15, Drops Freestyle For Pharrell

Shaq is ready to make his return to the rap game, even if for just one short moment. Shaq is campaigning Pharrell to let him get on the soundtrack for the NBA 2K15 game. Pharrell has been given the task of laying down the tracks for the game and Shaq is making it clear he wants in. Check out what he had to say.


(Photo) Sports: WHOA! Nelly Posts Topless Pic Of Floyd Mayweather’s Ex, Miss Jackson!

Damn, I can only imagine what Floyd is thinking right now. Nelly just posted a topless pic of Miss Jackson herself, referring to her as “homie” and wishing her a happy birthday. The pair have never officially said they have dated or had any relations, but this pic might speak for itself. There has been talk about them ever since they showed up together courtside for a Charlotte Bobcats game a few months back. Fans have been going crazy over the pic, making sure they @ Floyd on Instagram so he can see it. Hit the jump for the pic .


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