Any sincere fan will at times display what may seem like an inordinate amount of emotional attachment and angst over their favorite athletes. Whether they’re yelling at the ref, still mourning Brangelina or defending themselves from autograph hounds, sports celebrity gossip can stir up a certain fervor in fans that helps boost viewership and ticket sales. However, it’s important for all fans to navigate the world of sports celebrity gossip in a responsible way by prioritizing more substantial issues and fostering a critical mindset.
From athletes starring in movies to musicians reppin their teams to viral pop culture moments that take over social media, the worlds of sports and showbiz go hand-in-hand. We’ve got the scoop on all of the crossovers, celebrity involvement and moments that keep sports top of mind for pop culture fans.
Charlotte and Madeline kick off this week’s episode with a few admin orders of business before diving into the latest in sports celebrity gossip. They’ve got the scoop on Portland Trail Blazer Damian Lillard living in a Subaru, WNBA star Suni Lee and NBA player boyfriend OG Anunoby making their relationship official and a teen powerlifter obliterating a record that has the athletics world in awe. Plus, Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn opens up about her groin injury and soccer star Benjamin Mendy launches a multi-million dollar claim against Manchester City.
MMA star Henry Cejudo shares his surprise that mixed martial arts has grown as big as it has, and why he believes it’ll soon be bigger than the NFL.