Whether it’s a pop culture celebrity reppin’ their team or an athlete-designed fashion collaboration that sparks fan fervor, sports and showbiz go hand in hand. TMZ has the scoop on celebrity crossovers that keep sport top of mind for pop culture fans. This week, Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard dishes on living the Subaru lifestyle, WNBA star Suni Lee and NBA player boyfriend OG Anunoby make it official, and a teen powerlifter obliterates a world record that had everyone losing their minds. Plus, Olympian Lindsey Vonn opens up about her groin injury and Piers Morgan throws in the white towel after calling Jake Paul’s fights “boring, staged bulls***.”
While any sincere fan may at times display what appears to be an inordinate amount of emotional attachment and angst towards their favorite athletes, it’s important for all fans to navigate the churn of sports celebrity gossip in a responsible way that prioritizes more substantial issues and fosters a critical mindset.