The Shadow League

@ShadowLeague

Dissecting the Intersection of Sports and Culture.

New York City

Joined May 2012

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Dave Zirin refused to appear on CNN and celebrate Hulk Hogan’s complicated legacy—even after the wrestling icon passed away at 71. theshadowleague.com/dave-zirin-cnn…

ShadowLeague's tweet card. Pro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, a two-time WWE Hall of Famer, passed away at the age of 71.

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Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion turn golf dates into PDA showcases, leaving fans convinced that Cardi B must be watching with envy. theshadowleague.com/klay-thompson-…

ShadowLeague's tweet card. NBA sharp-shooter Klay Thompson isn't being shy about his infatuation with Megan Thee Stallion and doesn't seem to mind the cameras or her social media

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The Shadow League@ShadowLeague · 9 h

Jeff Teague’s wild claim that LeBron James was “legit on steroids” during his Miami Heat days has fans wondering if the ex-NBA guard just signed his podcast’s death warrant. theshadowleague.com/jeff-teague-sa…

ShadowLeague's tweet card. When former NBA players grab the podcast microphone no person is safe and no topic is sacred, especially if you are a deceased legend or on your way out

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The Shadow League@ShadowLeague · 12 h

Tyreek Hill joked — after his own son told other kids his dad was the Vikings wide receiver, not the Dolphins star. theshadowleague.com/tyreek-hill-so…

ShadowLeague's tweet card. Every time WR Tyreek Hill takes the microphone he has something interesting to say. With all of the rumors that were circulating about his future with the

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The Shadow League@ShadowLeague · Jul 23

Will Deion Sanders’ mysterious illness keep him from coaching Colorado this season? theshadowleague.com/deion-sanders-…

ShadowLeague's tweet card. Deion Sanders has been keeping the true scoop concerning his health really low from the press and fans. We know he has had health problems that have

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The Shadow League@ShadowLeague · Jul 23

Fans are confused by the mug shot of Travis Hunter Jr.’s father after his recent probation violation, with some even questioning if he is really the athlete’s dad. theshadowleague.com/travis-hunter-…

ShadowLeague's tweet card. Travis Hunter has been preparing for his first NFL season. The Heisman Trophy winner has had a whirlwind offseason, getting married, ignoring doubters on

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The Shadow League@ShadowLeague · Jul 23

Tyreek Hill says his son claiming Justin Jefferson as his “real dad” is just the fuel he needs to prove who really deserves that Disney World trip. theshadowleague.com/tyreek-hill-so…

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The Shadow League@ShadowLeague · Jul 23

Colin Cowherd said, arguing LeBron James will never catch GOAT Michael Jordan because he lacks truly memorable moments. theshadowleague.com/colin-cowherd-…

ShadowLeague's tweet card. Sports talk show host Colin Cowherd was addressing a report from John Hollinger, former Memphis Grizzlies VP of Basketball Operations, that "there were

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The Shadow League@ShadowLeague · Jul 22

“No one knows who they are” — the ‘StudBudz’ nightclub flop has fans questioning the WNBA’s star power. theshadowleague.com/stud-budz-coul…

ShadowLeague's tweet card. The WNBA is rising in popularity and the players have been vocal about their demands and insistence on receiving a larger cut of the revenue pie that the

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The Shadow League@ShadowLeague · Jul 22

Rich Hill joins baseball’s timeless legends as the 45-year-old pitcher defies Father Time to keep hurling in the big leagues like LeBron, Satchel Paige, and Ichiro. theshadowleague.com/rich-hill-45-o…

ShadowLeague's tweet card. Some guys are addicted to the game, and it just keeps calling them back. For most players, no matter how badly they want to keep playing, Father Time and

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The Shadow League@ShadowLeague · Jul 22

Stephen A. Smith says Donald Trump’s outrage over pro team names is just clout chasing. theshadowleague.com/donald-trump-w…

ShadowLeague's tweet card. When President Trump gets involved in a sports issue, it’s rarely ever to uplift the sport. He was one of the main protagonists during a sensitive time in

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The Shadow League@ShadowLeague · Jul 21

Caitlin Clark’s relentless fan hype may be the very thing that keeps her from ever living up to the GOAT status they’ve already crowned her with. theshadowleague.com/caitlin-clark-… Ask ChatGPT

ShadowLeague's tweet card. Caitlin Clark’s tremendous popularity, passionate fan base and the league’s dependence on her success might be the very thing that stops her from ever

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The Shadow League@ShadowLeague · Jul 21

Shaq predicts Klay Thompson and Meg Thee Stallion’s unexpected romance will fizzle in six weeks, but Mike Tyson thinks the new couple might prove everyone wrong. theshadowleague.com/shaq-six-weeks…

ShadowLeague's tweet card. Four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson is known for his marksmanship on the hardwood. For 13 seasons he teamed with Stephen Curry to form the deadliest

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The Shadow League@ShadowLeague · Jul 20

Shannon Sharpe’s accuser, Gabby Zuniga, has announced her retirement from OnlyFans following a massive settlement. theshadowleague.com/gabriella-zuni…

ShadowLeague's tweet card. Gabby Zuniga has completed her comeup. At 22-years old — if you let Shannon Sharpe tell it — she has mastered the art of extortion. The OnlyFans star who

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The Shadow League@ShadowLeague · Jul 20

Azar Farideh checked Paul Pierce's infatuation with overseas women, telling him that they come cheap and will do anything for money, while they discussed French Montana dating an $18 billion Dubai princess. theshadowleague.com/azar-farideh-p…

ShadowLeague's tweet card. Paul Pierce is another former NBA great who has taken to the podcast game and always has a hot take particularly concerning women and relationships.

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The Shadow League@ShadowLeague · Jul 20

Shelomi Sanders joked after a 1.3-mile run with Coach Prime — but the playful roast might’ve cost her her No. 1 child ranking. theshadowleague.com/deion-sanders-…

ShadowLeague's tweet card. As Deion Sanders returns to health and his sons Shedeur and Shilo chase their NFL dreams, Deion’s youngest child, daughter Shelomi Sanders has become his

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The Shadow League@ShadowLeague · Jul 19

Mad Dog Chris Russo ranted on First Take about his nightmare family golf vacation to Scotland, saying, “And they called the police on me.” theshadowleague.com/mad-dog-chris-…

ShadowLeague's tweet card. ESPN shock jock "Mad Dog" Christopher Russo almost got arrested because he took his on-air rant style to the airport where they will no fly zone you with

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The Shadow League@ShadowLeague · Jul 19

Claressa Shields is evil, looks like she wants to hurt women’ — fans worry that a $15M payday isn’t worth 47-year‑old Laila Ali risking it all against a 30‑year‑old GWOAT. theshadowleague.com/claressa-shiel…

ShadowLeague's tweet card. Boxing has no boundaries anymore, but the bag is still available. For years now, there has been rumblings about a Claressa Shields and Laila Ali

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The Shadow League@ShadowLeague · Jul 18

We aren’t getting what we deserve,” Angel Reese warned — WNBA players are ready to strike and won’t stop until “we get what we want.” theshadowleague.com/angel-reese-wn…

ShadowLeague's tweet card. The WNBA All-Star game in Indianapolis should be a pivotal moment in the history of the WNBA. But besides for the fact that the main attraction of the

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The Shadow League@ShadowLeague · Jul 18

Azar Farideh checked Paul Pierce for degrading overseas women after he claimed, “You give them $30, they are doing it,” while discussing French Montana dating an $18B Dubai princess. theshadowleague.com/azar-farideh-p…

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