Shane Gillis took a bite out of sports’ biggest names during his opening monologue at Wednesday night’s ESPY Awards. And it was a real sign of cultural health. The performance felt like an infusion of wheatgrass — cleansing out the residual crud left over from more than a decade of hyper-political correctness. The comedian went … Read more
They’re bringing sexy back. Because no one really wanted it to go away. In May, Victoria’s Secret announced their once iconic Fashion Show lingerie extravaganza is “BACK and will reflect who we are today, plus everything you know and love—the glamour, runway, wings, musical entertainment, and more!” But who they are today is basically who … Read more
Megan Rapinoe wants to see Colin Kaepernick at the 2028 Olympics — and not just playing flag football. The former United States women’s national team star told her “A Touch More” podcast co-host and fiancée Sue Bird on Wednesday that he should have a high honor when the Games come to Los Angeles. “I would … Read more
It’s giving old school. Gen Z shutterbugs are turning their back on smartphones — and picking up their parents’ point and shoot cameras instead. The latest and hottest phone photo tech is losing its cool at a time when the younger crowd finds itself increasingly fascinated by all things vintage — from thrifted clothing and consignment … Read more
Just when I thought the racialized madness of 2020 was floating away — that it had being destroyed by reason and sanity. It’s back. And on Zoom no less, the medium of choice for the crazy Covid era. With a woman of color on the Democratic ticket, progressives have fallen back on their worst instincts: … Read more
Aubrey Plaza probably wasn’t expecting to leave the 2024 WNBA All-Star weekend with a serious knee injury. The 40-year-old actress was shown during Saturday’s ABC broadcast of the WNBA All-Star game with crutches and a huge ice wrap on her right knee while sitting courtside next to Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe, and play-by-player Ryan … Read more
Megan Rapinoe emphasized that the Caitlin Clark effect was built on the foundation of past and present WNBA veterans. The retired USWNT star explained that Clark — who was the No. 1 overall pick by the Fever in the 2024 WNBA Draft — isn’t the only one who’s responsible for the growth of women’s basketball. … Read more
“Bruceeeeee!” — or Ellen DeGeneres? Bruce Springsteen showed up to his first show in months looking unrecognizable — and a little bit like Tilda Swinton. Dressed in a half-buttoned red flannel and dark jeans, the “Born to Run” musician, 74, returned to touring in Phoenix, Ariz., on Tuesday, after postponing shows due to his peptic … Read more
Sage Steele and Megan Rapinoe can’t get along. Days after Rapinoe claimed a potential Achilles injury in the final match of her professional career was “proof that there isn’t” a God, the former “SportsCenter” host tore into the controversial U.S. Women’s National Team star on X. “Narcissism at its finest,” Steele posted Monday. Rapinoe and … Read more
Bill Simmons believes the USWNT was too beholden to its past, and not enough to the future. After the USWNT was eliminated by Sweden in the round of 16 in the 2023 Women’s World Cup, Simmons diagnosed the issues earlier this week on his eponymous podcast. He began by saying that “you could feel from … Read more
Victoria’s newest secret is out: the bra giant is bringing back its lingerie spectacular, which made it a trailblazing juggernaut with a monopoly on the unmentionables space. It also contributed to the brand’s near downfall as it got caught flat-footed in a changing world. With Victoria’s Secret spending the last few years in a state … Read more