Yao Ming has retired from the NBA. Yao, a native of Shanghai, China, played eight seasons for the Houston Rockets and also with the Chinese National Team for FIBA tournaments. Foot and ankle injuries marred Yao’s career, but not his legacy as he will always be credited with building the popularity of the NBA in …
A few of Ballertainment’s most special athletes are celebrating birthdays this week, NBA Legends Penny Hardaway and Gary Payton and Boston Celtics guard and 3-Point King Ray Allen. Penny Hardaway – July 18, 1971. Happy 40th Birthday, Pen!
Bliss Spa at the W Hotel Hollywood was host to the Soft Cup Retreat during ESPY’s week. Ballertainment had the honor of attending and it was a wonderful and relaxing experience all around. Gabrielle Union, fresh-faced and beautiful as always, enjoyed a manicure. Check out some of the athletes and celebs who attended….
Lamar Odom passenger in limo accident According to E Online, an automobile transporting Lamar Odom to the funeral services of a loved one in New York struck a motorcycle Thursday, seriously injuring the two passengers on the bike. Read ahead for the UPDATE….
One of the most handsome men in the NBA is set to take a bride. Danhtay Jones of the Indiana Pacers and his fiance, the accomplished Valeisha Butterfield officially announced their engagement while on a day trip to the islands of Antigua and Barbuda. Details of the wedding are not available, but….
Derek Jeter hits number 3000 and Twitter fills with congrats from other ballers After Derek Jeter made his 3000th hit Saturday at Yankee Stadium, his fellow baseball players and other athletes alike took to Twitter to congratulate him. I especially love pitcher David Price‘s tweets, who pitched the historic ball to Jeter and became a …
Back in June, I told you Carmelo Anthony was tapped by Italian Vogue for a fashion spread. Yesterday, the mag’s online imprint released the photos digitally and now you can feast your eyes on the BASS that is Melo….
I’m not sure when the desire or need to “plank” will cease, but until such time here is Blake Griffin giving it a shot…. Moving plank? Ummmm, ok. Due to the NBA Lockout, I expect to see more shenanigans from the players. What’s next? Or, should I really be asking that question?
