Serena Williams is in the news again but this time it isn’t for the dominating force she is on the tennis court. In a recent interview with “Rolling Stone,” Williams made controversial comments about the Steubenville, Ohio, rape case.

“Do you think it was fair, what they got? They did something stupid, but I don’t know. I’m not blaming the girl, but if you’re a 16-year-old and you’re drunk like that, your parents should teach you—don’t take drinks from other people. She’s 16, why was she that drunk where she doesn’t remember? It could have been much worse. She’s lucky. Obviously I don’t know, maybe she wasn’t a virgin, but she shouldn’t have put herself in that position, unless they slipped her something, then that’s different.”

Of course, women’s rights group, rape victim advocates and more went crazy. We know the drill at this point. You slip up in the media, apologize immediately. And that’s exactly what Serena did. The tennis ace issued an apology via her website.

“What happened in Steubenville was a real shock for me. I was deeply saddened. For someone to be raped, and at only sixteen, is such a horrible tragedy! For both families involved — that of the rape victim and of the accused. I am currently reaching out to the girl’s family to let her know that I am deeply sorry for what was written in the Rolling Stone article. What was written – what I supposedly said – is insensitive and hurtful, and I by no means would say or insinuate that she was at all to blame.

“I have fought all of my career for women’s equality, women’s equal rights, respect in their fields — anything I could do to support women I have done. My prayers and support always goes out to the rape victim. In this case, most especially, to an innocent sixteen year old child.”

The rape case involved two athletes on the Steubenville, Ohio, high school football team who were convicted in March of raping a drunk 16-year-old girl.  The case gained national attention when social media was used to spread the details.

Game 6 of the NBA Finals was an instant classic. The Miami Heat were trailing the San Antonio Spurs 94-89 when a LeBron James missed three kicked off a sequence of events that saw the yellow ropes being brought out and the Larry O trophy peeking it’s head out. The game eventually went into overtime with the Heat grinding the win out 103-100.

Heat fans are supposed to be the “most loyal” fans in the NBA but they hit the exits FAST when it looked as if the Spurs were going to be crowned the 2013 NBA Finals Champions on their floor. But of course, they ducked out a bit too early and caused a scene trying to get back into American Airlines Arena to watch the epic comeback.

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Negotiating tactic or Clippers business as usual? Talks have broken down between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Clippers. The two teams were in talks to trade Kevin Garnett to Clipper Nation along with the services of head coach Doc Rivers.

According to ESPN LA, the two teams have no plans to speak again, and the Clippers are preparing to move on and hire a coach this week.

“The talks broke down Tuesday morning when the Clippers “refused to budge” on Boston’s latest proposal that asked for DeAndre Jordan, straight up for Garnett, and two first-round draft picks as compensation for allowing Rivers out of the final three-years and $21 million of his contract,”

The Clippers are expected to move ahead with second interviews with Byron Scott on Tuesday and Brian Shaw on Wednesday, where each will meet with owner Donald Sterling. Lionel Hollins already completed his two-day interview process last week.

The team expects to hire a coach by the end of this week, or early next week.”

Could potential NBA draft pick Nerlens Noel “people” be messing up his draft potential? The former Kentucky forward is allegedly already scoring bad marks with NBA executives because of his professional friends. The Washington Wizards, who have the third pick in the draft, allegedly would bypass him if he managed to slip to their pick because of who he surrounds himself with.

Per BSO, the handlers are making things difficult for teams to get information about Noel. Lebron James’ agent Rich Paul reached out but was “blown off” by Nerles crew and  another agent  had to reach out six times before finally meeting with him. Nerlens just signed with an agent last week. Perhaps that will clear up all the communication issues.

It’s summer break for the NFL and most of the NBA, so you know what that means, lots of parties. Monday night’s summer soireeé was at Dream in Hollywood. Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson and emerging Pacers star, Paul George partied with rapper, The Game, Cowboys Orlando Scandrick and model Rosa Acosta.

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Chad Johnson fresh off his release from a week jail stint appeared on ABC’s “Good Morning America” on Tuesday to discuss the incident that sent him to jail last week and to discuss football. Chad also mentions that this entire situation caused him to lose the two things he loves (loved?) most in life, football and Evelyn. He also goes into detail about how the time spent behind bars was good for him and allowed him to slow down and look at his future.

On Football:

“Many would say I might not deserve it,” Johnson told GMA host Robin Roberts. “I would like to finish my career the right way. I don’t want the last thing to be remembered, ‘Well, Chad was cut from the Dolphins for an incident he had with his wife.’ I would love to grace the football field one more time and to help some team. I’m not injured; there is nothing wrong with me. I’ve learned my lesson, especially after those past seven days. If it doesn’t happen, life goes on.”

On Lawyer butt slap:

“That’s the way I’ve always interacted throughout life in general,” Johnson said. “I know there’s a certain thing called courtroom etiquette, which I’ve never been a part of before. It was a light tap. It wasn’t in any way to disrespect the courtroom. I didn’t think anybody would see it, because it was my third time doing so.”

Chad’s appearance happened to coincide with the same day that photos were leaked of Evelyn Lozada’s injuries from their altercation last summer. I appreciate Chad accepting responsibility. I hope he pulls it together and if a career in football is no longer in the cards, I hope his plan B has formulated.

American Airlines Arena in Miami is going to be known as an unfriendly space for fans if this keeps up. Remember during the Eastern Conference Finals when rapper Flo Rida’s manager, Lee “Freezy” Prince was asked to leave because of his rambunctious support of the Miami Heat? Looks like the NBA doesn’t want a repeat performance. Freezy recently revealed that he’s been banned from attending Game 6 tonight and Game 7 if necessary because Spurs head coach, Gregg Popovich isn’t a fan of that particular brand of support.

“They were sending me emails all week and kind threats but I was ignoring them,” he said. “Then I got emails and phone calls from their lawyers telling me I’m not allowed in the building for the next two games. So I’m like, ‘What violation did I (commit)’”

“They were just telling me we had too much energy and the head coach complained about it,” Freezy claimed. “Them cats want an easy win. They ain’t used to that Miami Heat support right next to them in their ears.”

Freezy said the Pacers were more disrespectful about it than the Spurs.

“The Spurs are just scared,” he explained. “They’re scared of the energy. The Pacers were disrespectful. The Spurs don’t want that building to erupt around them. What I do to cheer for my team is no different than what Spike Lee does in New York or Jack Nicholson does in LA.”

He does have a point about Spike. Remember back in the day when he and former Pacers star Reggie Miller used to beef on the sideline? But, you can’t compare yourself to Jack. First of all, it’s JACK and secondly, Jack is too cool to have to do that much to rattle an opponent.

Allen Iverson wants you to know he did NOT kidnap his five children and refuse to return them to their mother. On Monday we discussed Tawanna Iverson filing documents to have AI placed in jail for failing to return their children – who range in age from 3-16 – after a scheduled visit. But, per TMZ‘s update, Tawanna and AI appeared in court where not only was it pointed out that Tawanna knew the location where the kids were. She also was simply too lazy to drive the 45 minutes to pick them up.

Sounds as if Tawanna may have over reacted. I hope they can sort through the rest of their issues so that no more of these type of stories end up in the media.

Jay Z and his Roc Nation Sports might have agents a little shook but that didn’t stop the jocks from coming out to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Jay’s 40/40 club in New York. Roc Nation Sports clients Robinson Cano, Victor Cruz and Geno Smith were on hand along with Yankees CC Sabthia, Patriots owner Robert Kraft, singer Maxwell, Adrienne Baillon, TI & Tiny, Amaré Stoudemire and of course Beyoncé.

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I know Chad Johnson wishes he could wake up from the nightmare of the past year. Having just been released from jail Monday for giving his (male) lawyer a playful tap on the butt while in court. Tuesday brings the leak of photos taken following the head butting domestic violence incident that landed him in court to begin with.

TMZ got a hold of the photos from Evelyn Lozada’s injuries from that altercation last summer. Photos are graphic, you’ve been warned.

Interesting timing.

In releasing Chad Johnson, Judge McHugh listed two prior incidents where she felt Chad wasn’t showing enough respect for the court.  Included in her example are the original charges which led to him being in court to begin with. The domestic assault to ex-wife Evelyn Lozada.

• In a previous hearing Johnson had put his arm around a female prosecutor’s shoulders, prompting the prosecutor to tell him twice not to touch her.
• Chad not realizing that probation was a gift. He missed three months worth of meetings with his probation officer.

I don’t know why Chad didn’t just invite his probation officer to meet him at David’s Cafe like he does with his Twitter followers. Chad apologized for his actions in court last week.

I just wanted to apologize for disrespecting the court last time,” said Johnson, wearing a tan jail jumpsuit with his hands shackled at the waist. “I apologize. I did have time to reflect on the mistakes I made in this courtroom.”

Jude McHugh ordered Johnson to perform 25 hours of community service and attend domestic violence counseling sessions twice a week during probation. She also extended his probation until October.

I hope the next few months work out for Chad and he can put all this behind him.

Break out the confetti, Chad Johnson will be released from jail today after spending a week behind bars. Chad still has a few other legal situations to address now that he’s got his freedom back. Chad is asking the court to reduce his child support payments claiming that he’s on making $3,000 per month but his child support payments are more like $16K a month.

And that’s not even including his monthly living expenses. Check the breakdown of that:

$9,063.24 in mortgage payments, $2,500 for food, $2,650 on car expenses, $3,500 on clothing, $250 for grooming, $5,000 on entertainment, $1,000 for pet expenses along with various other expenses that total $31,154.76.

As far as assets, Chad still has two houses, two cars, and a few bank accounts that put his assets at $4,720,672.57. But that can go quickly.

Once again ladies, brokering your eggs for a long term payment plan is NOT the move. Chances are that plan will be a wrap before the kid’s 10th birthday.

Sunday was Father’s day and of course our favorite jocks took to Instagram to show off their “pops” or to celebrate their walk in the dad lane. Take a look at a few of our favorites. Shout out to Reggie Bush who debuted his newborn daughter for the first time on Instagram, Sunday. She is adorable.

Cowboys Tony Romo

Bulls Derrick Rose

NFL coach Leslie Frazier

Celtics Jeff Green Jr. & Father, Jeff Green Sr.

Bulls Nate Robinson

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The divorce between former NBA superstar Allen Iverson and his wife Tawanna was tumultuous. The aftermath has been just as crazy. Tawanna Iverson has filed legal documents claiming AI kidnapped their children and refuses to return them to her. Of course, Tawanna wants AI thrown in jail.

Allen recently asked for permission to take their five kids on a short vacation to Charlotte, NC from May 22nd-May 26th (and Tawanna agreed) but when May 26th rolled around, the children hadn’t been returned.

The kids range in age from 3 to 16 years old.

Tawanna is concerned about the children’s safety because of AI’s drinking problem.

Don’t look now, Kevin Durant and Dwyane Wade are not only having nightmares about each other in those Gatorade commercials. Looks as if DWade might be influencing KD’s fashion choices too.

DWade has rocked ankle barring capri pants at least twice during the NBA playoffs and KD dropped this little photo on Instagram recently. Capris all around the L next season?

Meanwhile, the Heat are down 3-2 to the San Antonio Spurs. Game 6 shifts back to Miami.

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Who else but Jay Z can disrupt the NBA finals for a whole three minutes to not only highlight his his partnership with Samsung but also announce his new album, “Magna Carta Holy Grail.” Check the commercial that features some of the top producers in the game; Rick Rubin, Timbaland, Swizz Beats and Pharrell Williams.

Samsung has purchased 1 million copies of Jay-Z’s coming album, entitled “Magna Carta Holy Grail,” slated for release July 4, and plans to give them to Samsung Galaxy smartphone users for free – 72 hours ahead of the release. The users are to receive the music through an app they’ll receive later this month.

For Jay-Z, the deal is a precious advertising opportunity and gives him $5 million in sales before the album is even released. The agreement signals the increasing importance of corporate sponsors to the music industry, which has seen sales tank over the past decade.

Illuminati? Platinum before it even hits the streets.

Chad Johnson is still in jail, almost a week after a Florida judge felt Johnson wasn’t taking the proceedings seriously. Chad is expected to be in court Monday to see if the judge’s ruling will stick. Over the weekend, Chad’s former teammate and BFF, Terrell Owens went to visit him in jail. For Terrell it was a sobering experience to see his friend locked up and also probably a low key reminder that it could’ve been him.

Just visited the homie @ochocinco. He’s in good spirits, he needs a haircut already tho. Lol. He sends his best regards to everyone.

— Terrell Owens (@terrellowens) June 15, 2013

That was the 1st time ever visiting someone in jail & hopefully the last. That’s not a place anyone wants to be regardless of how many days.

— Terrell Owens (@terrellowens) June 15, 2013

I really didn’t know what to expect but to see the homie locked up is a very humbling experience, to talk to him via vid conference let me

— Terrell Owens (@terrellowens) June 15, 2013

know that’s not where anyone wants to be. I know he’s only in the county jail but to someone that has never been locked up…Jail is Jail!

— Terrell Owens (@terrellowens) June 15, 2013

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Snoop Dogg Lion held his annual youth football camp at Crenshaw high in LA on Saturday. The event featured several LA area football icons. Onhand were former USC coach and current Seattle Seahawks head coach, Pete Carroll. His Seahawks players, Marshawn Lynch and Richard Sherman. Eagles WR DeSean Jackson, Clippers Matt Barnes and his wife Gloria Govan and retired NFL lineman Williw McGinest.

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Magic Johnson’s son EJ has been Instagram stunting as of late. EJ not only has been flashing his affinity for Celine python, it also gave the world a glimpse of his poolside chic in Miami.

#TeamThis I’d love to go shopping with him.

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