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The 2008 Beijing Olympics was Team USA Basketball’s opportunity to regain the throne when it came to the international hoops scene. The squad — which featured NBA superstars LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony, Jason Kidd and others — was fittingly called “The Redeem Team” and Netflix is releasing a documentary that’s centered around their historic quest for the gold. Executive produced by LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, the film will feature interviews from players and coaches after Team USA surprisingly earned bronze medals in the ‘04 Athens Summer Olympics despite having bonafide players like Tim Duncan and Allen Iverson on the team. In addition, in-game footage, practices, interviews and more from The Redeem Team ballers will be shown. Around the 0:38 mark...

According to reports, social media sensation Hasbulla Magomedov has signed a five-year contract with the UFC. The 19-year-old Dagestani viral sensation, also known as “Mini Khabi,” has become known for his widely shared video content centered around combat sports and his daily life, amassing 3.2 million followers on Instagram alone. According to MMA insider Igor Lazorin, Hasbulla will not be fighting in the Octagon but will be attending events and delivering content on social media related to the organization. It appears the UFC aims to tap into the social media star’s place in combat sports circles after Hasbulla met UFC President Dana White at UFC 267 in Abu Dhabi last October. A post by Lazorin reads, “This is a blast from the face. Hasbulla signed a five-year contract with UFC! So far ...

Fresh off of his fourth ring win, Steph Curry has cemented his status as one of the greatest to play in the NBA. With four championships under his belt and recently crowned the best shooter in the history of the league, the 34-year-old athlete, shows no signs of stopping or competing at an elite level. The 2022 NBA Finals MVP is arguably this generation’s best player in the league, but it appears that he is thinking of life beyond NBA. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Curry revealed that he will play at least four more years, which is the duration of his current contract with the Golden State Warriors. He said, “The championships are just getting in the way,” hoping to still work towards a fifth ring. As he enters his mid-30s, Curry still calls the basketball court “his safe space...