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New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft told reporters that Meek Mill texted him to trade for Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. He made the admission while at the NFL's annual meeting in Arizona on Monday, also adding that he replied, "That’s Bill Belichick’s decision."

Famu cheerleader Nailah Clarington is a graduating senior who doesn't mind bringing the trash talking on the court.

AND1 marked its 30th anniversary with a panel discussion and party in New York City last week as a prelude to its "Summer of AND1" slate of events and merchandise drops. The highlight of the night was a panel discussion with the brand director and design director of AND1 and renowned streetballer Shane "The Dribbling Machine" Woney.

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant will not face charges for brandishing a weapon in a strip club in Colorado, local police announced on Wednesday. The 23-year-old is still under indefinite suspension from the team, and the NBA is still investigating the incident.

Shannon Sharpe has some advice for Ja Morant.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James opened up about his disappointment that the team wasn't able to acquire former teammate Kyrie Irving in a trade on Monday. The forward expressed his views in an interview for ESPN on the day that the trade of Irving to the Dallas Mavericks became official.

Social media personality-turned-boxer Jake Paul had a contentious interview with 'Game Theory' host Bomani Jones that went viral. The interview went off the rails after Jones asked Paul what he thought would happen if he lost. Paul was also rankled after Jones quizzed him about his sports micro-betting company and its potential effects on his younger fans.

The Sotheby's firm announced that the jersey worn by LeBron James during Game 7 of the 2013 NBA Finals was auctioned off for over three million dollars last Friday. The jersey was from James' second of back-to-back championships as a member of the Miami Heat. The news comes as the Los Angeles Lakers forward is close to breaking the league's all-time scoring record.

On Wednesday, four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka announced that she was expecting her first child with her boyfriend, rapper Cordae. She shared the news to her fans through her Twitter account. In the statement, she wrote that she intended to be back for the 2024 Australian Open.

The National Basketball Association announced on Tuesday that it is renaming its regular-season most valuable player award after the legendary Hall of Famer Michael Jordan. The former Chicago Bull is one of six to get this honor, joining other pioneers such as Wilt Chamberlain, George Mikan, Hakeem Olajuwon, John Havlicek and Jerry West.

Serena Williams kicked off the potential final Grand Slam event of her career with a win at the U.S. Open on Monday night. She was then surprised with a special tribute ceremony where Gayle King and Billie Jean King paid tribute to her iconic career.

It looks like the sports world will have to wait longer for one of boxing’s top talents to return to the ring. Adrien Broner has pulled out from a fight due to mental health issues.