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Angel Reese Takes a Swipe at Barstool Sports’ “Double Standards” in Celebration Reporting

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Angel Reese Takes a Swipe at Barstool Sports’ “Double Standards” in Celebration Reporting

 

Professional basketball player Angel Reese isn’t holding back when it comes to calling out what she sees as a “double standard” in Barstool Sports’ coverage of celebrations. In a recent social media post, Reese pointed out the contrasting narratives surrounding similar actions by athletes Ja Morant and Quinn Ewers.

On December 26, Ja Morant faced criticism for his rendition of the “Rock Ya Hips” dance move, playfully aimed at the Pelicans. However, Barstool’s initial report inaccurately portrayed it as a gunfire celebration. In contrast, when Texas QB Quinn Ewers replicated the same celebration during the Sugar Bowl, Barstool labeled it as him “having fun.”

This isn’t the first time Reese has clashed with Barstool, as the outlet, led by founder Dave Portnoy, previously criticized her for hitting Tony Yayo’s “You Can’t See Me” during the National Championship. Barstool’s coverage has faced ongoing criticism for racial bias, particularly against Black athletes.

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The article also highlights other instances where Barstool has been in the spotlight for controversial behavior, such as Dave Portnoy’s viral clash with the owner of Dragon Pizza in Somerville, Massachusetts. Portnoy’s reaction to the confrontation, including publishing an article branding the pizza shop owner as “one of the worst humans in history,” has raised eyebrows.

Despite Portnoy’s online fanbase, the article notes his less favorable reputation in the real world, referencing his failed mayoral run in 2013 and the recent backlash from Massachusetts residents. MassTok videos have depicted the pizza shop owner as a hero for standing up to Portnoy, with Barstool’s online army of trolls quick to defend their leader, “El Presidente,” in the face of criticism.

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Antonio Brown Questions LeBron’s Cool As Kevin Gates Courtside Chaos Unfolds

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After Kevin Gates lit up the internet by questioning Savannah James’s support for her husband LeBron James, Antonio Brown is now questioning what LeBron will do next. In an instant that had people in double takes, Antonio Brown has thrown himself into a conversation nobody saw coming. By this point, momentum had reached a fever pitch, so Kevin Gates decided to rock the boat by going on record to say he didn’t like how people in Savannah’s hometown “viewed” LeBron and preferred receiving admiration from “white women.”

The responses rolled in in no time, Savannah shaded Gates casually with a Nicki Minaj meme, LeBron hit back by way of a poetic Instagram caption reminding us that “kings don’t concern themselves with the opinions of peasants.” But as soon as the dust settled, Gates surfaced courtside at the Lakers vs. Timberwolves playoff game unbothered and unfiltered alongside Brittany Renner. He looked like something people might whisper about in awe around the NFL. Brown, not being one to avoid controversy himself, also wondered why LeBron would have not only let Gates sit so up close and center but also so at such a high-profile game after that disrespectful comment.

Check out this article: Savannah James Breaks Silence with Subtle Clapback at Kevin Gates’s Controversial Comments on Her Marriage

This tension is about more than who sat where, but about a larger message. To others, LeBron’s lack of reaction and evenness of expression are a sign of peace. To some, Brown’s point of view raises a valid concern about boundaries and respect and the power of celebrity-based politics. We don’t know the verdict yet, but people are talking about this spicy crossroad of music, sports, and social media. When big names duke it out, the court isn’t the only arena where the temperature rises. Brown’s take may not be game-changing, but it’s written an entirely new chapter in this strange courtside story.

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Simone Biles Soars to Historic Sixth Gold, A Gymnastics Legend’s Golden Triumph

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Simone Biles has etched her name into the history books once again, clinching her sixth Olympic gold medal in the women’s all-around final. This monumental achievement makes her the first American gymnast to reach such a pinnacle. Biles narrowly edged out Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade, who took silver, and her teammate Suni Lee, who secured bronze.

At 27, Biles has become the oldest all-around Olympic champion since Maria Gorokhovskaya in 1952 and joins an elite group as only the third woman to win multiple golds in this event. Despite a hiccup on the uneven bars, Biles dazzled on the balance beam and floor, overcoming a confidence-shaking mistake. “I was praying to every single God out there trying to refocus and recenter myself,” Biles confessed, adding a touch of humor about her uneven bars performance.

The gymnastics star debuted a new silver GOAT necklace, a nod to her status as the Greatest of All Time, embracing both the adoration and criticism it brings. “It’s crazy that I am in the conversation of ‘Greatest of all athletes,’” Biles said, reflecting on her extraordinary journey from Spring, Texas to Olympic glory.

What are your thoughts on Simone Biles’ historic win? Share in the comments and stay tuned to Honk Magazine for more updates on this incredible athlete.

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