Mets Fans Are Obsessed With a Giant Purple McDonald's Mascot — The "Grimace Effect" Is Real
The Grimace Effect is in full swing after the Mets have gone 10-2 since he threw out the ceremonial pitch, and fans are obsessed.
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Baseball Star Trevor Bauer's Net Worth Is Jaw Dropping — Have Lawsuits Against Him Impacted His Bank Account?
In 2021, Trevor signed an envy-inducing $102 million deal with the City of Angels team. Yeah, we're seeing green, too.
Halleemah Nash Reacts to Lakers Coach JJ Redick Saying He "Never" Called Her the N-Word
A spokesperson for JJ Redick said him calling Halleemah Nash the N-word "never happened."
'Ted Lasso' Star Cristo Fernández Attends COPA America With Former Castmates (EXCLUSIVE)
COPA America isn’t just for soccer’s biggest fanatics — it’s also for the celebs we love, like Cristo Fernández aka Dani Rojas.
Pat McAfee Was Absent From "Monday Night Raw" Due to a Fatal Family Emergency
"It was a nice reminder to ... tell your people you love them," Pat said.
JJ Redick Said NBA Wives Are "Single Parents for Nine Months Out of the Year" — Who Is His Wife?
Basketball star JJ Redick is pivoting his career with his wife and kids by his side as he becomes the Lakers’ new head coach.
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Have Shared Just How Little They Make in a Season
Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders have it better than most — but that's not saying much.
Hall of Fame Wrestler and Father of Roman Reigns Sika Anoaʻi Passed Away at Age 79
Sika Anoaʻi was a hall of fame wrestler who left a mark on the sport that he loved so dearly.
Phillies Superstar Bryce Harper Emulates "Hawk Tuah" Girl in Exciting Play Celebration
"Give this man the 2024 NL MVP award."
157-Time Winner John Force Undergoing "Further Evaluation" After 300 MPH Crash
"Medical staff will not provide a treatment and recovery timetable until a total evaluation is completed."
Caitlin Clark Was Compared to Basketball Legend Maya Moore, Sparking a Heated Debate Online
"For her, Maya Moore was a huge role model growing up, so now she's the Maya Moore of this generation."
What Happened to Roy Jones Jr.'s Son? The Boxing Legend Shared Devastating News
"I’m so thankful that God allowed me to come home Friday night to spend the last night of his life with me and the family."
WWE Announces Bombshell 2025 Royal Rumble Indianapolis Deal, but When Do Tickets Go on Sale?
"Rumble in February?"
Bryson DeChambeau Is the Target of a Hate Train in the Golf World Due to Controversies
Who's the most hated golfer? Well, Bryson DeChambeau might be in the running for that title... depending on how you look at it.
There's a Real Reason Gareth Bale Cuts His Socks... and It's Not for Fashion
What is your favorite soccer tradition, and why is it the scissors that players take to their socks?
Who Are Bryce Young's Parents? Meet Craig and Julie Young
Bryce's father, Craig, has a background in motivational speaking, a skill that likely influenced his son's development.
There's a Very Good Reason For Why Divers Shower After Each Dive
Ever hear of cramps? Yeah? Ever hear of them happening because of rapid temperature changes?
Bill Belichick and His Ex-Wife Were Married for Almost 30 Years Before Divorce
Bill Belichick's ex-wife is 67, but his new girlfriend is 24.
Who Is Bill Belichick Dating? Meet His Rumored 24-Year-Old Girlfriend
New couple alert? The 72-year-old ex-Patriots coach is reportedly dating 24-year-old Jordon Hudson.
Willie Mays's Adopted Son Michael Was the First to Confirm the Legend's Death
Willie Mays had one adopted son who was arrested for attempted murder in the 1980s.
When Will the Boston Celtics Championship Parade Be? Details Here!
The Celtics won their first NBA championship in 16 years.
Derrick White Is an NBA Champion, but He's Also Without Half of His Tooth
Derrick White is down a few teeth, but he'd happily trade them for his NBA championship.
MLB Star Mookie Betts Has a Broken Arm, but at Least He Has a Full Heart — His Fairy-Tale Romance
Mookie Betts broke his arm, but at least his heart is OK. He has a fairy-tale love story with his wife.
Mookie Betts and Meghan Markle Are Distant Cousins Who Have Very Different Lives
Meghan Markle and Mookie Betts are distant cousins (but she may not even believe that).
3-0 Comebacks Don't Happen Often in Pro Sports, but They Aren't Impossible
The Mavericks and Oilers are both down 3-0 in their respective finals. Could either team see a comeback?
Aaliyah Edwards Has to Wear a Mask in Games Following Some Difficult Injuries
"The only issue I had was my peripheral vision, but I got better adjusting to it," Aaliyah Edwards explained.
Who Is Tiger Woods's New Caddie? Meet Lance Bennett
“Very down to earth, very loyal and how he conversated through the years, I’ve also taken notice of that,” Tiger said.
Why Did Jerry West Leave the Lakers? Inside Their Rift
"One disappointing thing [about my career] is that my relationship with the Lakers is horrible."
The NBA Logo Was Much Worse Before Jerry West Inspired the One We Know Now
Jerry "The Logo" West had a very literal nickname.
NBA Legend Jerry West Was Married Twice During His Long Public Life
Jerry West was an all-time great, and he had two marriages that each lasted over a decade.
Brittney Griner and Wife Cherelle Will Soon Welcome Their First Child
In April 2024, the couple shared some exciting news, revealing they are expecting their first child. The baby is due to July.
NBA Legend Jerry West Passed Away at Age 86
One of Jerry's nicknames was "The Logo," because his silhouette was the inspiration for NBA logo.
Is Dallas Mavericks Star Luka Doncic Married? Details on His Swoon-Worthy Love Life
"I met her in Croatia in the same camp I go to now. I met her when we were 11 — I don't know, something like that," Luka said.
NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving Has Controversial Opinions on the Earth's Shape
Athletes aren’t often known for their intellect, but their beliefs can still spread. And Kyrie Irving may be a flat-earther.
Rebecca Grossman Has Been Sentenced to Prison for Manslaughter; Her Ex-Boyfriend Gets off Scot-Free
Murder and an affair are just two of the plagues on Rebecca Grossman’s life after her car accident left two boys dead.
Tony Hawk Never Thought He'd Make "Any Money off of Skateboarding” (EXCLUSIVE)
"I still have that drive in me to keep skating and keep trying stuff," Tony told 'Distractify.'
Olympic Track and Field Star Butch Reynolds Was Accused of Using Drugs and He Fought Back
Butch Reynolds was once one of the fastest men in the world, until a false positive drug test changed his life forever.
Caitlin Clark Has Faced Significant Backlash Since She Entered the WNBA
Caitlin Clark is facing some hazing in the WNBA, but it's nothing she can't handle.
Who’s Cheering on Jaylen Brown’s NBA Career? Meet His Reported Girlfriend
Boston Celtics player Jaylen Brown is reportedly dating a fashion CEO with 7.3 million Instagram followers. Read more about his off-court life.
Celtics Fans Continue Their "Anti-Kyrie Irving" Agenda During the NBA Playoffs
OK, how much time do you have?
Jason Kidd Has Been Married Twice Throughout His Tenure as a Player and Coach
Jason Kidd's first marriage was characterized by allegations of domestic abuse.
Celtics Star Jrue Holiday's Wife Once Had Surgery to Remove a Brain Tumor
Jrue Holiday's wife was diagnosed with a brain tumor while pregnant with their first child.
The Celtics Paid Tribute to NBA Legend Bill Walton During Game 1 of the Finals
The Celtics paid tribute to NBA legend Bill Walton ahead of and during Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Former NFL Star and Public Figure Terry Bradshaw Doesn't Shy Away From Talking About Politics
Terry Bradshaw isn’t just an NFL legend. He’s a musical comedy performer! He speaks out about his politics and mental health.
Jaylen Brown Is Playing in the NBA Finals, but Basketball Isn't His Only Interest
Jaylen is one of the most intelligent players in the NBA, and that intelligence shows up even when he isn't on the court.
Derek Jeter Sells New York Family Castle After It Was Listed for $6.3 Million
Tiedemann Castle has been in Jeter's family for decades.
Doc Rivers and His Wife Kristen Faced a Lot of Backlash When the Couple Started Dating
Doc Rivers and his wife Kristen faced incredible amounts of racism when the couple first met in 1980.
MLB Legend Alex Rodriguez Reflects on Being "Really Proud" of 'The Deal' Podcast (EXCLUSIVE)
"It really is about storytelling, inspiring and motivating our viewers," Alex Rodriguez explained to 'Distractify' about his podcast, 'The Deal.'
Donald Sterling Went From a Beloved NBA Team Owner to Disgraced Racist — Where Is He Now?
Donald Sterling lost everything in 2014, except his money. He's actually still incredibly wealthy and seemingly doing just fine.