You’d think that an NBA legend like Shaquille O’Neal would constantly be trading texts with the current crop of NBA players.I mean, he’s a legend. Who better to ask about navigating a career in the NBA than him?But you’d be mistaken, and there’s a pretty simple reason why Shaq isn’t one to play digital pen-pals with current players. In an interview with The New York Post, Shaq was asked who he keeps in touch with, and he didn’t hold back.”None. I don’t like athletes or superstars because they’re a–holes,” he said. “I denounced myself from being a celebrity about 10 years ago because those people are weird. I’m not weird.”I get that… but I didn’t realize you could denounce celebrity status or that Shaq had done this.In fact, I was under the impression that he was still a celebrity.I mean, the man has gummy candies in the shape of his head. They don’t just give those to anyone.If they did, I’d have a giant sack of my own gummy heads sitting in my pantry right now.I thought this was such an interesting take because it’s pretty common for former players — especially ones who have moved into a media role…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! LAS VEGAS – Jacob Fatu and Drew McIntyre had several major skirmishes on SmackDown in the buildup to their WrestleMania 42 match. So much so, they were put into an unsanctioned match at WrestleMania 42 on Saturday night.Fatu vowed on the final “Friday Night SmackDown” before WrestleMania to put McIntyre in the “rear view.” He did just that. The two wrestling behemoths brutalized each other to the best of their abilities. The match itself started on the outside of the ring as Fatu pushed McIntyre into the ring announcer’s corner and introduced tables, chairs and a toolbox into the match.It wouldn’t last long as McIntyre got the momentum back. He took a cellphone and recorded a video of himself before bashing Fatu’s head with it.WWE STARS REVEAL WHAT MAKES WRESTLEMANIA SO SPECIAL: ‘IT’S THE SUPER BOWL OF PRO WRESTLING’ As the match wore on, McIntyre’s frustration boiled. He dove over the ring ropes onto Fatu on the outside of the ring. He tried to pin Fatu, but he would kick out. It would happen often as Fatu just wouldn’t stay down.McIntyre even pushed Fatu off the top rope and through a table.…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! LAS VEGAS – Popular streamer ISHOWSPEED didn’t want to be involved in a six-man tag team match with Logan Paul and Austin Theory against Jey and Jimmy Uso and LA Knight at WrestleMania 42 in the first place. But after costing Knight a victory on Raw in the weeks prior, he seemingly had to.He entered Allegiant Stadium with Paul and Theory to a barrage of boos. It was unclear how he was going to move in the ring with his lone appearance coming at the Royal Rumble and being absolutely crushed by Bron Breakker. Speed moved fine, hitting Knight with a body slam. His ultimate sin came at the end of the match when he pushed Knight into Paul to knock him off the apron. Theory yelled at Paul, taking exception to the move. As Theory had Knight in a headlock, Speed was hesitant to attack Knight.Instead, Knight threw Theory into Speed and hit a BFT on Theory to win the match.WWE STARS REVEAL WHAT MAKES WRESTLEMANIA SO SPECIAL: ‘IT’S THE SUPER BOWL OF PRO WRESTLING’ The moment was far from over as Paul attacked Speed at the end of the match.…
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MoreYou’d think that an NBA legend like Shaquille O’Neal would constantly be trading texts with the current crop of NBA players.I mean, he’s a legend. Who better to ask about navigating a career in the NBA than him?But you’d be mistaken, and there’s a pretty simple reason why Shaq isn’t one to play digital pen-pals with current players. In an interview with The New York Post, Shaq was asked who he keeps in touch with, and he didn’t hold back.”None. I don’t like athletes or superstars because they’re a–holes,” he said. “I denounced myself from being a celebrity about 10 years ago because those people are weird. I’m not weird.”I get that… but I didn’t realize you could denounce celebrity status or that Shaq had done this.In fact, I was under the impression that he was still a celebrity.I mean, the man has gummy candies in the shape of his head. They don’t just give those to anyone.If they did, I’d have a giant sack of my own gummy heads sitting in my pantry right now.I thought this was such an interesting take because it’s pretty common for former players — especially ones who have moved into a media role…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! LAS VEGAS – Jacob Fatu and Drew McIntyre had several major skirmishes on SmackDown in the buildup to their WrestleMania 42 match. So much so, they were put into an unsanctioned match at WrestleMania 42 on Saturday night.Fatu vowed on the final “Friday Night SmackDown” before WrestleMania to put McIntyre in the “rear view.” He did just that. The two wrestling behemoths brutalized each other to the best of their abilities. The match itself started on the outside of the ring as Fatu pushed McIntyre into the ring announcer’s corner and introduced tables, chairs and a toolbox into the match.It wouldn’t last long as McIntyre got the momentum back. He took a cellphone and recorded a video of himself before bashing Fatu’s head with it.WWE STARS REVEAL WHAT MAKES WRESTLEMANIA SO SPECIAL: ‘IT’S THE SUPER BOWL OF PRO WRESTLING’ As the match wore on, McIntyre’s frustration boiled. He dove over the ring ropes onto Fatu on the outside of the ring. He tried to pin Fatu, but he would kick out. It would happen often as Fatu just wouldn’t stay down.McIntyre even pushed Fatu off the top rope and through a table.…
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! LAS VEGAS – Popular streamer ISHOWSPEED didn’t want to be involved in a six-man tag team match with Logan Paul and Austin Theory against Jey and Jimmy Uso and LA Knight at WrestleMania 42 in the first place. But after costing Knight a victory on Raw in the weeks prior, he seemingly had to.He entered Allegiant Stadium with Paul and Theory to a barrage of boos. It was unclear how he was going to move in the ring with his lone appearance coming at the Royal Rumble and being absolutely crushed by Bron Breakker. Speed moved fine, hitting Knight with a body slam. His ultimate sin came at the end of the match when he pushed Knight into Paul to knock him off the apron. Theory yelled at Paul, taking exception to the move. As Theory had Knight in a headlock, Speed was hesitant to attack Knight.Instead, Knight threw Theory into Speed and hit a BFT on Theory to win the match.WWE STARS REVEAL WHAT MAKES WRESTLEMANIA SO SPECIAL: ‘IT’S THE SUPER BOWL OF PRO WRESTLING’ The moment was far from over as Paul attacked Speed at the end of the match.…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A race in Germany turned tragic Saturday when one of the drivers involved was killed in a wreck.Juha Miettinen, 66, was inside one of seven cars in the collision and died, organizers of the ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers said.”Following the collision between several vehicles, race control immediately halted the race to allow for extensive recovery and rescue operations,” the organization said in a statement. “Despite the immediate arrival of emergency services, the emergency medics were unable to save the driver involved, Juha Miettinen, after he had been extracted from the vehicle; the driver died at the Medical Centre after all attempts at resuscitation proved unsuccessful.”Organizers said the other six drivers were taken to nearby hospitals for precautionary examinations, and none were in a life-threatening condition.Famed driver Max Verstappen was also at the track. Verstappen, who is using this weekend’s races to prepare for his first 24-hour sports car race at the historic circuit on May 16-17, shared condolences on social media. INDYCAR DRIVER DISCUSSES THE MENTAL CHALLENGE OF INDYCAR RACING, WHY WINNING ISN’T HIS ONLY MEASURE OF SUCCESS”Shocked by what happened today. Motorsport is something we all love, but in times like…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum reportedly said at a Bank of America reception Thursday that he thinks President Teddy Roosevelt will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame next year, according to the New York Post.”Roger Goodell was in the White House in the Oval Office. I had a chance to be with him there, because we, the National Park Service, control the National Mall,” Burgum said, according to the outlet. “The draft for the NFL is being held on the Mall a year from now, (and) the Capitol will be in the background.”Keep it a secret. Keep your fingers crossed, but I think we’re going to see Theodore Roosevelt inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. … It’s going to be announced on the Mall when Roger Goodell is conducting the draft.”Fox News Digital has reached out to the secretary, the White House and the NFL for comment. Teddy Roosevelt is credited with saving football in 1905–1906 by forcing college leaders to reform the game’s rules after frequent injury-related deaths of players. The reforms led to the creation of the forward pass and the banning of dangerous formations. The…
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You’d think that an NBA legend like Shaquille O’Neal would constantly be trading texts with the current crop of NBA players.I mean, he’s a legend. Who better to ask about navigating a career in the NBA than him?But you’d be mistaken, and there’s a pretty simple reason why Shaq isn’t…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! LAS VEGAS – Jacob Fatu and Drew McIntyre had several major skirmishes on SmackDown in the buildup to their WrestleMania 42 match. So much so, they were put into an unsanctioned match at WrestleMania 42 on Saturday night.Fatu vowed on the final…
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! LAS VEGAS – Popular streamer ISHOWSPEED didn’t want to be involved in a six-man tag team match with Logan Paul and Austin Theory against Jey and Jimmy Uso and LA Knight at WrestleMania 42 in the first place. But after costing Knight…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A race in Germany turned tragic Saturday when one of the drivers involved was killed in a wreck.Juha Miettinen, 66, was inside one of seven cars in the collision and died, organizers of the ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers said.”Following the collision between…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum reportedly said at a Bank of America reception Thursday that he thinks President Teddy Roosevelt will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame next year, according to the New York Post.”Roger Goodell was in…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! It was a short day at the office for Matt Quatraro on Saturday.The Kansas City Royals manager got ejected in the first inning of their game against the New York Yankees before his team even threw a pitch.Kansas City wasted a leadoff…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel will not be investigated by the league for a potential violation of the NFL’s personal conduct policy after he and top NFL reporter Dianna Russini were photographed together at an exclusive Arizona resort, prompting questions…
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sharon Osbourne is sharing how she feels about artists who choose to give politically motivated speeches at award shows.During a conversation with her son, Jack Osbourne, on a recent episode of “The Osbournes Podcast,” Sharon said that while she “understand[s] [that] everybody needs their platform,” she also understands that “everybody needs relief from what’s going on in the world.””Everybody needs that escape,” she said. “And the thing is, it’s like I understand that people get really emotional about things politically, so when they are on TV knowing that there’s 15 [to] 16 million people in this country alone watching, they want to use that platform to show everybody how emotional they personally are about a situation. And I get it, but they’ve also got to get that Joe public needs a f—ing break.”She said that while they may have that “huge platform” when accepting whatever award they have just won, they need to understand, “it’s not always about you” and that those watching at home are already living in “fear.” OPRAH ACCEPTED BEING SUBJECT OF JOKES ABOUT HER WEIGHT DUE TO SELF-BLAME, SAYS ‘I FELT THEY WERE RIGHT’The former “X Factor UK”…
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Brittany Aldean is sharing some “spring break snaps” on Instagram.The 37-year-old mom of two posted a series of pictures from her beach vacation with her family, including some of her posing on the beach in a green bikini.In one of the photos, Aldean can be seen leaning on a palm tree and looking off into the distance, while wearing a green bikini. She paired the look with a yellow skirt, dangling earrings and a pair of brown sunglasses.Another photo shows her posing in the same bikini, but looking into the camera rather than off in the distance. She can be seen posing in the same outfit in her hotel room, this time carrying a green and white beach bag and smiling at the camera. BRITTANY ALDEAN ENJOYS GIRLS’ TRIP IN BEACHSIDE BIKINI SNAPSHer two kids, daughter, Navy, and son, Memphis, can be seen smiling at the camera while enjoying some smoothies in one photo, and her husband, country singer Jason Aldean, can be seen cuddling with their daughter in another.”I know y’all are having a super time!!! I love the pictures!!!” one fan wrote, while another added, “Love these cutie spring breakers.”…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The percentage of American adults who smoke cigarettes has dropped to the lowest level ever recorded, according to a new study.About 9.9% of U.S. adults reported smoking cigarettes in 2024, a drop from 10.8% in 2023, according to an analysis of National Health Interview Survey data published Tuesday in the journal NEJM Evidence. The findings mark the first time the adult smoking rate in the U.S. has fallen to the single digits, a milestone public health officials have pursued for decades. The decline suggests the U.S. may be moving closer to the Healthy People 2030 goal — a national public health target — of reducing adult smoking to 6.1%.SMOKING JUST TWO CIGARETTES A DAY CAN WREAK HAVOC ON YOUR HEART, STUDY SHOWS”If this decline continues, the target might be met or exceeded by 2030,” the researchers, led by Israel Agaku, Ph.D., an Atlanta-based public health researcher and professor, wrote in the paper. But the milestone does not mean tobacco use has disappeared. About 25.2 million adults still smoke cigarettes — the most commonly used tobacco product in the United States — while nearly 47.7 million adults, or 18.8% of the population, use at…
A fundraising email distributed Thursday by a political action committee linked to President Donald Trump included a photo of a March 7 dignified transfer of a U.S. soldier killed by an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait. The email, which was signed “President Donald J. Trump“ and paid for by Never Surrender Inc., promises to make donors part of a ”National Security Briefing Membership.” It was first pointed out on X by Patriot Takes.The embedded photo of the dignified transfer, taken by White House photographer Daniel Torok, is included in the email and bracketed by icons featuring the text, “CLAIM YOUR SPOT,” which can be clicked on to donate. In the photo, Trump, wearing a white USA baseball hat, salutes as a flag-draped casket of a fallen soldier is transferred by an Army carry team. The casket included the remains of one of six soldiers returned to U.S. soil that day, the first American casualties of Operation Epic Fury.Less than one week later, the photo was used in the fundraising email.Email distributed by Never Surrender Inc., a political action committee linked to President Donald Trump. (Never Surrender Inc.)“I’m the strong commander who stares down tyrants, obliterates terrorists, and never backs down,”…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Protesters attacked a Communist Party headquarters in Cuba overnight, ransacking the building and attempting to set it on fire, while video from the scene appeared to capture gunfire and a man on the ground outside, according to footage obtained by Fox News Digital.Cuban state media later denied that anyone had been struck by police gunfire and announced five arrests.Dramatic footage shows a large crowd gathered outside the building in the city of Morón as a fire burns in the street and protesters throw burning objects at the structure.Protesters can be heard chanting “Libertad, libertad!” — Spanish for “Freedom, freedom!” — moments before gunfire rings out in the video.RUSSIAN ‘DARK FLEET’ TANKER BELIEVED TO BE DELIVERING OIL TO CUBA, DETECTED OFF US COAST AMID TRUMP BAN A young man appears to collapse as others nearby scream in Spanish: “They shot him! They’re shooting! They said they wouldn’t shoot, but they shot him.”The video then shows people carrying the injured man away from the scene.In another video obtained by Fox News Digital, large crowds can be seen marching through Morón’s unlit streets before unrest spread to the Communist Party headquarters.Morón is located on Cuba’s…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Phil Campbell, the longtime guitarist for Motörhead, has died, Fox News Digital can confirm. He was 64.Motörhead released a statement on social media, saying, “We cannot believe we’re saying this…it is with profound sadness that we have to say Philip Anthony Campbell has passed.”The band described him as a musician who led with heart as much as talent. “Phil was a wonderful guitarist, writer, performer, and musician who had Motörhead in his veins. He always led with his gift of guitar, and carried a great sense of humour, but most of all, Phil led with his heart. You could not be around him without a chuckle or twenty, because quite simply, Phil loved life and lived it with great joy,” the statement read.MOTORHEAD GUITARIST FAST EDDIE CLARKE DEAD AT 67 As fans and friends mourned his passing, the band asked for privacy for Campbell’s family. “There will be plenty of time for us to share stories — tales of Campbell glory — and some damn good jokes together; for now, please send love and positive energy to Gaynor and the boys while affording them time, space, and privacy,” they said.The tribute concluded with…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Obama Foundation is looking for 100 unpaid volunteers to work alongside the former president’s highly paid cronies at the $850 million Obama Presidential Center in Chicago when it opens in June.Officials are pitching the no-paycheck gigs as rooted in former President Barack Obama’s legacy of civic engagement. The recruitment campaign comes after Fox News Digital reported that the organization’s CEO, former top Obama aide Valerie Jarrett, earned $740,000 in 2024.Foundation officials told Fox News Digital the volunteers will complement about 300 full- and part-time employees at the long-delayed center, which the organization is promoting as a $3.1 billion economic catalyst for the Windy City’s South Side.The new program will see 75 to 100 volunteers, known as “ambassadors,” greet and direct visitors around the campus and share information about exhibits at the 22-story museum tower, athletic center and Chicago Public Library branch, among other amenities. It is expected to expand in the future. The foundation describes the volunteer program as a key component of its mission, saying volunteers represent its values both onsite and in the community.TAXPAYERS ON THE HOOK FOR LAWN CARE, FIXING HINGES AT PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARIES. TRUMP-LED REFORMS AIM TO STOP…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Dolly Parton delivered a candid health update while kicking off the 2026 season at Dollywood, revealing grief took a physical toll after the death of her husband of nearly six decades, Carl Dean.The country legend told fans she had been “worn down and worn out” while grieving for her late husband and also dealing with a few health setbacks.”I’ve not been touring, as you know,” Parton said during a keynote speech, according to footage shared by local station WVLT 8. “I’ve had a few little health issues, and we’re taking good care of them.”Parton, 80, admitted the emotional toll of losing Dean — who died March 3, 2025, at age 82 after 58 years of marriage — left her feeling drained.DOLLY PARTON REFUSES TO SLOW DOWN AT 79, FEELS LIKE SHE’S ‘JUST GETTING STARTED’ DESPITE HEALTH SETBACKS “I just kind of got worn down and worn out, grieving over Carl and a lot of other little things going on,” Parton said. “I just got myself kind of where I needed to build myself back up spiritually, emotionally and physically. But all is good. It didn’t slow me down.”Despite the setbacks, Parton appeared…
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