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1 week ago | cassiuslife.com | Zack Linly

Don’t let President Donald Trump’s latest bid to pander to Black people by pardoning NBA YoungBoy and commuting the federal sentence of Larry Hoover distract you from the fact that his latest batch of executive pardons, like virtually all of his pardons, really, have been self-serving and have largely benefited MAGA loyalists who are taking get-out-of-jail-free cards in exchange for becoming proffessional butt sniffers.

1 week ago | cassiuslife.com | Bruce Goodwin II

With the likes of LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Steph Curry making early postseason exits, it’s never been more apparent that a new face of the NBA needs to be crowned. Of the young players in the league currently atop the list is Anthony Edwards, who just got sent packing in the Western Conference Finals for the second year in a row.

1 week ago | cassiuslife.com | Bruce Goodwin II

Earlier this month, Smokey Robinson was hit with a $50 million sexual assault lawsuit, and now he’s firing back. Alongside his wife Frances, the Motown mogul is responding to the allegations with a $500 million counter-suit. According to Variety, in the suit, they not only label the initial filing a “fabricated scheme” in an effort to extort the wealthy couple, but also accuse them of slander, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and financial elder abuse.

1 week ago | cassiuslife.com | Bernard Beanz Smalls

Nike and the LEGO Group are collaborating to inspire children everywhere to embrace the joy of active and creative play. The two celebrated brands are launching their global multi-year partnership, which will combine the legendary sportswear company’s iconic “Just Do It” spirit with the imaginative power of LEGO bricks, with a sole mission of encouraging kids around the world to embrace play and sport.

1 week ago | cassiuslife.com | Bruce Goodwin II

One half of the NBA Finals has been set, as the Oklahoma City Thunder have defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves. Game five of the Western Conference Finals kicked off last night, and the Thunder ended things with a proper gentleman’s sweep, gliding their way to a 124-94 win. Playing at home, the Thunder was off to a quick start early in the game, immediately jumping to a 17-point lead in the first quarter, which also ended with the Wolves scoring only nine points.