HBO, Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson and Stephen Levinson are challenging a claim that the series “Ballers” is a ripoff of a proposed series called “Off Season.” Writers Everette Silas and Sherri Littleton claim that they had a deal to sell their show to producers Mark Ciardi and Gordon Gray, who through their Mayhem Pictures have produced such sports-related movies as “The Game Plan” starring Johnson and “Invincible” starring Wahlberg.

Nineteen years ago, Ja Rule was more or less on top of the rap game. Though history has not been kind to his legacy, in reality, a case could have easily been made that the Murder Inc lyricist was one of hip-hop's reigning rulers. Singles like the J-Lo assisted "I'm Real," "Livin' It Up," and "Always On Time" highlighted his pop sensibilities, which admittedly looked to be transforming into his dominant style.

Gridiron Football achieved two firsts in Arizona during the past weekend: first, a coaches conference and showcase only for females flag football; and second, a youth football competition for flag and 7v7 teams. Among the noteworthy figures that joined them were Trey McBride, starting tight end for the Arizona Cardinals, Lyndsey Fry, who won a… ncG1vNJzZmidkae5urnEpqaroZGhwG%2BvzqZmnapdqLKiuoydmK%2Bho2K8o7XTrpirsV2urrO5zq6roWWeqHqjscuorZ6cXZm8pMDOq2ShmaNisaqxw2g%3D

Two years since marking his return to F1, Fernando Alonso has shown us why he, more than anyone, deserved the seat vacated by Daniel Ricciardo at Renault. His game remains strong, and after having taken a bet on the radical changes introduced in 2022, the Spaniard seems to have made the right moves in the paddock. In a brief period of over two years, he has 100 podiums, a splendid car, and, most importantly, the determination and passion to drive and win!

As a disabled person, I’m used to being ignored, especially when it comes to movies and TV. Over the last 20 years, what have been our options for representation? That Guy in the Wheelchair on Glee? Juliette Lewis in The Other Sister? The fact that I’m even mentioning a Juliette Lewis movie from the 1990s just goes to show how much Hollywood’s been missing in action when it comes to depicting disability.