Dwyane Wade's Ex-Wife Fears He's 'Pressuring' Zaya To Name And Gender Change For Financial Gain
Dwyane Wade’s ex-wife, Siohvaughn Funches-Wade, the star’s first wife and mother of his two oldest children, filed paperwork this week asking a judge to postpone their daughter Zaya’s sex change until she’s 18.
news.yahoo.com‘It’s My Job To Make Sure He Never Has to Carry That Weight’: Dwyane Wade Opens Up How Challenging It Is Not Having His Youngest Son Live with Him
Dwyane Wade opened up about the challenges he often faces not having his youngest son Xavier Zechariah Wade, 8, live with him. Wade, who was […]
news.yahoo.com‘Don’t Disrespect Me Like That’: Dwyane Wade Calls Out His Wife Gabrielle Union for Planting This Story About Him in the Media
Dwyane Wade revealed during a recent interview the rumor his wife of seven years, Gabrielle Union, allegedly planted in the media. The 39-year-old was promoting his newly […]
news.yahoo.com‘She Ain’t Messing with Y’all’: Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union’s Daughter Kaavia James’ New Look Leaves Fans In Tears After Zooming In on Her Face
Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union’s daughter, Kaavia James Wade‘s recent hair post, goes left after fans view the toddler’s facial expression. In the Instagram upload, […]
news.yahoo.comLawmakers demand NBA players cut ties with Chinese firms accused of "human slavery"
Some Republican lawmakers are demanding that NBA players end their endorsement contracts with Chinese sports retailers Anta and Li-Ning, which continue to source cotton from the Xinjiang region, Politico reports.Why it matters: The U.S. government has warned that businesses with supply chains and investments in Xinjiang — where China has been accused of carrying out a genocide against Uyghur Muslims — run a "high risk" of violating U.S. laws on forced labor.Get market news worthy of your time wi
news.yahoo.comLA sheriff calls Tiger Woods crash 'purely an accident'
A crane is used to lift a vehicle following a rollover accident involving golfer Tiger Woods, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, in the Rancho Palos Verdes suburb of Los Angeles. Woods suffered leg injuries in the one-car accident and was undergoing surgery, authorities and his manager said. Chiu)LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County sheriff on Wednesday characterized the crash that seriously injured Tiger Woods as “purely an accident" and appeared to rule out any potential criminal charges even as authorities were still investigating. Justin King, a personal injury attorney in California, said that if investigators prove the road is unsafe and contributed to Woods’ crash and others, the municipality that controls it could be held liable. He was in Los Angeles over the weekend as the tournament host of the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club.
The Latest: NFC East will produce sub-.500 champ next week
(AP Photo/Mark Tenally)The Latest on Week 16 in the NFL (all times EST):___8 p.m.For the first time since 2014 there will be an NFL playoff team with a losing record. The winner will remain alive in the NFC East playoff race if Washington loses to Carolina. ___6:05 p.m.Washington is well on the way to blowing its first chance to clinch the NFC East. ___6 p.m.Eleven teams in the NFC are still harboring hopes of making a playoff run with Week 16 winding down. 1 seed in the NFC with a win Sunday night against the Titans and a Seattle loss or tie.
Stan Van Gundy agrees to become New Orleans Pelicans' coach
Two people with knowledge of the situation say Stan Van Gundy has agreed to become the next coach of the New Orleans Pelicans, where hell get the chance to work with No. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)Stan Van Gundy announced Wednesday that he is headed to the New Orleans Pelicans, where he'll take over a promising team that includes No. Van Gundy said on his Twitter account that he was “excited" and thanked Pelicans owner Gayle Benson and others for the opportunity. “I’m excited to join a talented New Orleans Pelicans team," Van Gundy wrote. In New Orleans, Van Gundy will replace Alvin Gentry, who was let go after the Pelicans missed this season’s playoffs.
Heat force Game 6, top Lakers to stave off elimination
“That’s Jimmy Butler," Heat center Bam Adebayo said. Butler got fouled with 46.7 seconds left, then slumped over the baseline video boards, clearly exhausted. He made both foul shots for a one-point lead; Davis’ putback with 21.8 seconds left got the Lakers back on top. Butler drove the lane, drew contact and made both with 16.8 seconds left for a 109-108 lead. Lakers: James and Davis were a combined 24 for 36.
Butler's big night helps Heat cut Lakers' Finals lead to 2-1
With a triple-double, he joined NBA Finals lore — and the short-handed Miami Heat might have made this title matchup a series after all. Miami's starters outscored the Lakers' starting five 89-51, and the Heat held the Lakers to a 14-for-42 night from 3-point land. It’s going to be a tough game, Game 4," Herro said. ... Nick Aquilino, the son of Heat neuromuscular therapist Vinny Aquilino, performed the anthem -- a recording from a Heat game with fans in Miami. BUTLER’S TRIPLE-DOUBLEButler became the 21st player to have a triple-double in the NBA Finals — and four of the 21 were part of Sunday’s game.
The Finals are set: LeBron, Lakers will meet Butler, Heat
Get ready for the NBA Finals — a title series like none other, to end a season like none other. The Heat won the Eastern Conference title Sunday night, finishing off Boston a day after the Lakers won the Western Conference crown. So, for the first time — well, excluding the league’s inaugural season — two franchises that missed the playoffs the previous season will meet in the NBA Finals. “We know why I came here,” said Lakers All-Star forward Anthony Davis, whose first finals trip comes in his first L.A. season. The last Lakers’ championship was in 2010, when Bryant got his fifth and last title.
Celtics’ singular goal: Stop Heat 3’s to force Game 7
Boston Celtics' Kemba Walker (8) reacts to a play against the Miami Heat during the second half of an NBA conference final playoff basketball game Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – There have been two undeniable truths about the Miami Heat this season. The Boston Celtics have scouting and analytics teams that undoubtedly know these trends. HEAT ON 3’SFor whatever reason, 31.1% is the magic number for Heat 3-pointers this season. BIG FINISHThe Celtics scored 103 points in the final three quarters of Game 5.
He's a Herro: Heat top Celtics, move a game from NBA Finals
Tyler Herro — still just 20 years old — scored a Heat rookie-record 37 points, Jimmy Butler had 24 and Miami beat the Boston Celtics 112-109 on Wednesday night in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals. They erased a double-digit deficit to take a one-point lead in the fourth — then saw the Heat run away again. The other: Magic Johnson, who had 42 in Game 6 of the 1980 NBA Finals for the Los Angeles Lakers. And the Heat rookie playoff record was 27 by Dwyane Wade in 2004; it now belongs to Herro, who scored 17 points in the fourth alone. The biggest Heat lead in the first three games had been eight points.
Butler makes FTs with no time left, lifts Heat past Bucks
This was just a free throw, no time on the clock, nobody else from the Miami Heat or Milwaukee Bucks standing along the lane. That got Milwaukee within two, and Butler made one free throw with 7.7 seconds left to get the lead back to three. Bam Adebayo scored 15 points, Butler and Duncan Robinson each had 13 and Kelly Olynyk added 11 for Miami which is 6-0 in this postseason. Middleton scored 23 points for Milwaukee, which got 16 apiece from Lopez and Eric Bledsoe and 14 from George Hill. FOULING ON 3SThe Heat fouled the Bucks five times on 3-point tries in the game, including twice against Lopez in a 26-second span of the first quarter.
Doncic and Mitchell reaching new heights in the postseason
The dynamic Doncic made sure of that with a buzzer-beating, 3-pointer in overtime Sunday to cap another triple-double. Not to be outdone in the nightcap, Mitchell erupted for 51 points in Game 4 to give the sixth-seeded Utah Jazz a 3-1 lead over Denver. Mitchell is playing out of this world right now, Nuggets coach Michael Malone said. Both Doncic and Mitchell are accomplishing rarely seen postseason feats inside the bubble. Whats more, his 28-foot buzzer-beat to win was the second-longest in postseason history, the Mavericks announced on social media.
Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade Celebrate Zaya's 13th Birthday With an Epic Medieval-Themed Party
Zaya Wade got a modern-medieval-themed 13th birthday party fit for a queen! " Union wrote alongside the retweet. https://t.co/NO9gcbYFGk Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) June 12, 2020On her actual birthday, Zaya received the most heartwarming messages from Wade and Union, who wrote about how much they love and admire her. "Everyone allow her to re-introduce herself her name is Zaya Wade! RELATED CONTENT:Dwyane Wade & Gabrielle Union Share Sweet Birthday Wishes for ZayaDwyane Wade Dyes Hair Bright Red: See Zaya's Complementary Style!
Dwyane Wade Defends Gabrielle Union After She Files Discrimination Complaint Over 'AGT' Exit
After NBC said in a statement that the actress' allegations were "categorically untrue," Wade couldn't help but speak out. "So instead of making sure your work environment is a a better place for everyone. So instead of making sure your work environment is a a better place for everyone. In January, Telegdy told reporters that the network may put "new practices in place" following Union's experience at AGT. RELATED CONTENT:Gabrielle Union's Discrimination Complaint Against 'AGT': What We KnowGabrielle Union Files Discrimination Complaint Over 'AGT' ExitGabrielle Union Details 'Toxic Work Environment' at 'America's Got Talent'
Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union Share Sweet Birthday Wishes for Daughter Zaya
Happy birthday, Zaya Wade! Dwyane Wade's daughter celebrates her 13th birthday on Friday, and got the sweetest message from her father and stepmom Gabrielle Union. But waking up and watching you smile, watching you walk in your truth and live your life your way is one of the greatest gifts Ive been able to experience in my life," Wade began. "Wade introduced the world to Zaya earlier this year and opened up about the moment she shared she wanted to be referred to with female pronouns. Gabrielle Union Jokes 12-Year-Old Zaya 'Does Not Trust' Her or Dwyane Wade With HomeschoolingDwyane Wade Gushes Over Daughter's First Red Carpet as Zaya
Dwyane Wade Dyes Hair Bright Red: See Zaya's Complementary Style!
Dwyane Wade is switching things up for the summer. The former NBA star showed off his new look -- bright red hair -- on social media on Saturday. " -- ! Red is the second color Wade has colored his hair in recent days. RELATED CONTENT:Gabrielle Union Jokes 12-Year-Old Zaya 'Does Not Trust' Her or Dwyane Wade With HomeschoolingGabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade's 17-Month-Old Daughter Kaavia Is Already SwimmingDwyane Wade Gushes Over Daughter's First Red Carpet as Zaya
Wade expresses his gratitude at jersey retirement cremony
Former Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade reacts during a ceremony for his jersey retirement at halftime as the Heat host the Cleveland Cavaliers in an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in Miami. “I could have gone on for an hour,” Wade said following the ceremony at halftime of the Heat's 124-105 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. “At that moment I felt your love,” Wade told the crowd. “Kobe said the most important thing is to try to inspire others so they can be great in whatever they choose to do,” Wade told the crowd. “I hope I've inspired all of you.”Wade played 14 1/2 of his 16 NBA seasons with the Heat.
Dwyane Wade on supporting his LGBTQ child: "Nothing changes with my love"
Retired NBA star Dwyane Wade spoke at length about his 12-year-old child Zion, and how his understanding of the LGQBT community has changed, in a recent podcast interview. Wade told "All The Smoke" that he had to "look in the mirror" when he realized his son did not identify as a boy. I understand I'm speaking for a lot of people that don't have the same voice." "His unconditional love for Zion will give other parents the courage to love and respect their children for who they truly are," Castro tweeted. Wade and Union, Zion's stepmom, have publicly supported Zion.
cbsnews.comDwyane Wade fires back at haters criticizing son's appearance in family photo
Dwyane Wade came out in defense of his 12-year-old son, Zion, after internet trolls criticized his appearance in a family photo. The Instagram photo shows Wade, Union, Zion and baby Kaavia next to each other on stairs. "Shout out D. Wade for setting the example of a Black father loving and accepting their children as they are," one user wrote. "As a parent my only goal is that my kids feel that I see them, love them and support them," Wade wrote back. Wade and Union, Zion's stepmom, have publicly supported the boy.
cbsnews.comGabrielle Union and Daughter Kaavia Are Two of a Kind in Matching 'Bring It On' Outfits
The proud mother's costume is emblazoned with "Clovers" on the front, just like her character Isis in the beloved film. Union also posted a video of herself and her daughter, showing off their dance moves to audio from one of the Clovers' cheerleading performances, captioning the video, "Ice Ice Ice... Its COLD asf," a reference to a fan-favorite routine in the movie. "It's something that we've actually talked about -- and I've talked about it with the actors and [writer] Jessica Bendinger," he said. "Could you do like, a 20-year later thing to just pick up where they are now, make it this generational thing? It's something we've kind of talked about over the years but never quite honed in on it."
'America's Got Talent': Mind-Blowing Indian Dance Crew Earns Golden Buzzer From
When the Indian acrobatic dance crew V.Unbeatable took to the America's Got Talent stage during this season's auditions, they wowed the judges with their unparalleled athleticism. And today, on this stage, this is y'all's house," Wade declared as he slammed the Golden Buzzer and jumped on stage to give the group a big hug. With the Golden Buzzer, V.Unbeatable's place in the finals was secured. For more on the exciting season thus far, including last week's inspiring Golden Buzzer winner, check out the video below. 'AGT' Week 6: Acrobatic Lovers, Blind Soul Singers and a Golden Buzzer Winner'America's Got Talent': Julianne Hough Slams Golden Buzzer for Amazing 12-Year-Old Broadway Hopeful
This app shows you what you'll look like as you age
CNN imageEver wanted to know how you'll age? Launched in 2017, FaceApp isn't necessarily new. But it's making headlines again because the app has gotten good -- like, eerily good -- at showing users what they'll look like when they age. And rapper Drake got in on the aging action (though it isn't clear if he used FaceApp to do it). The app can literally put a smile on your face, make you look younger, or swap your gender, too.
Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade's Adorable Daughter Kaavia Makes Her Red Carpet Debut -- See
The biggest names in sports -- and their cutest family members -- hit the carpet in Santa Monica on Thursday for Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports Awards! Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade's super-sweet 8-month-old daughter, Kaavia James, made her "red" carpet debut on Thursday, posing with her beaming parents in a white sundress. Emma McIntyre/Getty ImagesStrahan prepped for his high-energy hosting gig on the carpet, posing for adorable father-daughter pics with his 15-year-old twins, Isabella and Sophia. Charley Gallay/Getty Images for NickelodeonMany of the stars at the Kids' Choice Sports Awards were also on the red carpet at the ESPY Awards the previous night. Check out the video below to see what Wade and Union told ET at the ESPYs about their adorable baby girl!