The Spun

Launched in September 2012, The Spun is a standalone sports blog dedicated to sharing captivating stories from the world of sports. With a monthly audience exceeding 4 million unique readers, this publication emphasizes the role of social media in the sports industry.

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Basketball Reporter Rachel DeMita Breaks Silence After Being Fired

6 days ago | thespun.com | Chris Rosvoglou

It was unfortunately announced Friday that Rachel DeMita will no longer represent the BIG3. DeMita was hired by the BIG3 in June 2024 to be a courtside commentator providing behind-the-scenes content. She was fairly popular in the basketball world prior to landing that gig due to her work as the host of NBA 2KTV. Even though fans enjoyed DeMita's work with the BIG3, she was let go due to her social media activity. No, we're not kidding.
Olympic Gymnast Suni Lee Turns Heads With 'Gorgeous' Swimsuit Photo

6 days ago | thespun.com | Chris Rosvoglou

The 2025 rookie class for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit featured a handful of notable athletes, including Olympic gymnast Suni Lee. Lee rose to stardom during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, winning a gold medal in the individual all-around event. She was also part of the "Golden Girls" that won gold for the team all-around at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
WNBA Fans Not Happy With Fever Player's All-Star Votes

6 days ago | thespun.com | Chris Rosvoglou

On Friday, early fan voting for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game was released. It didn't take long for people to complain about the results. Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is currently leading the WNBA with 515,993 votes. That shouldn't surprise anyone considering she's the most popular player in the league. Her fan base has been exceptional dating back to her days at Iowa. Clark isn't the only member of the Fever receiving love from the fans. In fact, three of her teammates cracked the top 10.
Congratulations Pouring In For Legendary Model Kate Upton

6 days ago | thespun.com | Chris Rosvoglou

Congratulations are in order this weekend for legendary Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Kate Upton. Upton, who made her SI Swimsuit debut in 2011, was just 18 years old when she was named Rookie of the Year. She then graced the cover of the magazine in 2012, 2013 and 2017. It wasn't until 2024 that she returned in epic fashion. SI Swimsuit unveiled Upton as one of their cover models last year.
High School Softball Player Killed In Tragic Accident Days Before Graduation

6 days ago | thespun.com | Chris Rosvoglou

Tragedy struck Chazy Central Rural School right before the start of summer. On Friday, a member of the Chazy High School softball team was killed. The Chazy Central Rural School Superintendent later confirmed that it was Kennedy Columbus who passed away. She was 18 years old. "This is an unimaginable loss, and our entire school community is grieving," a spokesperson for Chazy Central Rural School said. "We ask that you speak openly and compassionately with your children this evening.
Erin Andrews Claims Taylor Swift Is Responsible For NFL Achievement

6 days ago | thespun.com | Chris Rosvoglou

FOX sideline reporter Erin Andrews has made it known over the years that she's a big-time fan of Taylor Swift. Believe it or not, Andrews and her podcast co-host Charissa Thompson asked Swift to give Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce a shot before they started dating. "If you are looking for a guy, please try our friend Travis, he is fantastic," Andrews said in 2023. "This is one, Taylor, I know we're not the best of friends, we're not even friends, but I consider you one.
Former WNBA Star Gets Ripped For 'Nasty' Hailey Van Lith Message

6 days ago | thespun.com | Chris Rosvoglou

Chicago Sky rookie Hailey Van Lith is trending on social media this weekend because of something she didn't even do. The Sky selected Van Lith with the No. 11 overall pick in this year's WNBA Draft. She helped out her stock tremendously by averaging 17.9 points and 5.4 assists per game at TCU. Not only was she named Big 12 Player of the Year, she took the program to the Elite Eight. Van Lith is still trying to figure out her role in Chicago, but that hasn't stopped her from making an impact.
WNBA Fanbase Accused Of Ruining All-Star Game Voting

6 days ago | thespun.com | Chris Rosvoglou

Early fan voting for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game was released this Friday. Though it's not a huge surprise, Caitlin Clark is at the top of the list. Clark has received 515,993 votes so far, which puts her well on track to earn All-Star honors in back-to-back seasons. She's not the only WNBA star receiving love from the fans. Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx has received 484,758 votes up to this point. A'ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart and Paige Bueckers have also cracked the top 10 in voting.
'At Least' Three Dead After Tornado Outbreak Slams U.S. State

6 days ago | thespun.com | Chris Rosvoglou

While most of the United States is dealing with a heatwave this weekend, one region is picking up the pieces from a deadly tornado outbreak. On Friday, tornadoes with 100+ mph wind gusts were detected in North Dakota and Minnesota. There were plenty of power outages reported last night, but the main concern is that North Dakota lost a few lives. According to ABC News, at least three people died in the rural town of Enderlin.
ESPN Names College Football’s Most Unbreakable Record

6 days ago | thespun.com | Chris Rosvoglou

With the 2025 college football season two months away, ESPN has released a list of the sport's most unbreakable records. In 1988, legendary running back Barry Sanders set a single-season NCAA record with 2,628 rushing yards. Although that cracked ESPN's list, Ashton Jeanty came awfully close to dethroning Sanders last season. The Heisman finalist ran for 2,601 yards during Boise State's run to the College Football Playoff.