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Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Thomas Castellanos Walks Back Alabama Trash Talk After Being Confronted by Star WR
Thomas Castellanos Walks Back Alabama Trash Talk After Being Confronted by Star WR originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Florida State Seminoles and Alabama Crimson Tide last played each other in 2017, with Nick Saban earning a 24-7 victory. Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos threw shade at Alabama by stating that Saban was not around to save them anymore. Castellanos joked around with Crimson Tide wideout Isaiah Horton at a workout, but the Alabama star was not phased. "Oh, you play with Bama? Castellanos joked. "Listen, y'all boys gonna see." It did not take long for Castellanos to backtrack on his comments, stating that he was simply trying to motivate his teammates in a video with some NSFW audio. Florida State is coming off a 2-10 season under head coach Mike Norvell. 'On the real, though. If you watch any interview, I don't never talk like that, bro,' Castellanos said. 'But them boys coming off a 2-10. I just had to install some confidence. You feel me? That's all I'm trying to do. That's all I'm trying to do. I'm just trying to get some confidence. Like, I'm trying to get my boys ready to go. You feel me? I'm trying to make it the biggest stage. Yeah, I'm trying to make it the biggest stage.' Both Castellanos and Horton are new to their respective programs by way of the transfer portal. Horton previously played for the Miami Hurricanes from 2022-24, and Castellanos was with the Boston College Eagles from 2022-24. The trash talk has sparked a response from some former Alabama players, including 2009 Heisman winner Mark Ingram II. Ingram thanked Castellanos for giving the Crimson Tide some bulletin board material before the game. Urban Meyer also weighed in on the pluses of having an angry team at practice following Castellanos' words. Alabama and Florida State can settle their differences on the gridiron on August 30. Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m. ET on story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
"You're like, 'How do I even respond to that?'" - Kevin Garnett thinks Hakeem Olajuwon was an underappreciated trash talker
"You're like, 'How do I even respond to that?'" - Kevin Garnett thinks Hakeem Olajuwon was an underappreciated trash talker originally appeared on Basketball Network. Kevin Garnett built up quite a reputation for being a relentless trash talker. He could jab at anyone — rookies, veterans, teammates in practice, All-Stars — on national television. It wasn't just volume or vulgarity. Advertisement Garnett weaponized psychology. He'd lock in with a scowl, a growl and an arsenal of mind games that disrupted rhythm and exposed hesitation. Yet, as one of the game's fiercest antagonists, "The Big Ticket" also had a radar for recognizing when someone could throw it right back, perhaps even in a way he hadn't seen coming. Olajuwon's trash-talking Garnett himself isn't immune to facing trash talk dished to him. He has faced his fair share of trash talkers, but surprisingly, one name that isn't mostly associated with verbal jabs stands out. "[Hakeem] Olajuwon, another motherf—r that talk s— to you," Garnett said. "Olajuwon would do s— like take his mouthpiece off and say, 'I'm a hit him with a lateral movement, he can't do anything." You're like, 'How do I even respond to that? … I don't have nothing for that." Advertisement While Garnett often raised the temperature in the room, Olajuwon cooled it down, like a chess grandmaster letting his opponent know five moves in advance how they were going to lose. The Houston Rockets legend didn't need to raise his voice to own the conversation — and that's what made it land harder By the time Garnett entered the league in 1995, Olajuwon was at the summit. Fresh off back-to-back championships in 1994 and 1995, the Nigerian-born center had already claimed a league MVP, two Finals MVP awards, and two Defensive Player of the Year awards. In the playoffs, it thoroughly dismantled the likes of Patrick Ewing, David Robinson, and Shaquille O'Neal. Garnett, a wiry 19-year-old jumping straight from high school, entered the NBA during Olajuwon's dominance. And yet, what KG remembers isn't just the footwork, the shot fakes, the blocks from the weak side. It's the monologue that accompanied them. Advertisement Related: Rick Fox reveals the best way to earn Kobe Bryant's respect: "He doesn't respect you if unless you challenge him, all the way up to fighting" Having an edge Olajuwon's name typically comes up in conversations about skill, elegance and the evolution of the big man. He retired in 2002 with over 26,000 career points and 13 All-Star appearances and remains the NBA's all-time leader in blocked shots. What's often underplayed is just how cerebral and vocal he was on the court. Players like Garnett thrived on energy, noise, friction, and adrenaline. Olajuwon floated in the opposite current. His demeanor remained still, almost philosophical, even as he humiliated defenders with a flurry of pivots, pump fakes, and drop steps that felt like ballet wrapped in violence. Advertisement To Garnett, who battled against the very best for two decades, the recognition comes from admiration of Olajuwon's competitive persona. It's a nod to the underappreciated art of quiet domination because the center didn't just beat players; he narrated it. And in doing so, he entered the elite circle of trash talkers who could shake a player not with rage but with prophecy. "The Dream" played in the NBA until 2002, right about the time Garnett was starting to hit his strides as one of the most relentless trash-talkers and competitive players in the game. Related: The Undertaker recalls playing pick-up ball with Hakeem Olajuwon: "Hakeem made me look like I am Magic Johnson" This story was originally reported by Basketball Network on Jun 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Gary Payton admits Bird was the only one who made him think twice about talking trash: "I didn't get discouraged by MJ, I didn't get discouraged by Reggie Miller"
Gary Payton admits Bird was the only one who made him think twice about talking trash: "I didn't get discouraged by MJ, I didn't get discouraged by Reggie Miller" originally appeared on Basketball Network. Gary Payton was tireless both in his defense and with his mouth. He was verbal and could rattle opponents' rhythm with a hand on their chest and throw off their confidence with a word in their ear. Night after night, he brought that Oakland spirit and kinetic fire to the floor, never backing down, never letting up. Advertisement Yet for all the noise he dished out over a 17-year Hall of Fame career, there was one name that brought a pause to the barking. Bird is next level Payton, for all his trash-talking, also got his fair share dished out to him. He faced a lot of trash talkers in his time, but one man gave him a run for his money. It was Larry Bird. "I didn't get discouraged by Michael Jordan, I didn't get discouraged by Reggie Miller," Payton said. "I thought they were great trash talkers, but if [there was] anyone that gave me some good lines and would come back and can back it up and hit a jump shot in your mouth, it was Larry Bird." Payton came into the league in 1990, a sharp-tongued point guard drafted second overall by the Seattle SuperSonics. By then, Bird was already a legend, three-time MVP, three-time NBA champion and the cerebral anchor of the '80s Celtics dynasty. But even in the twilight of his career, Bird commanded respect. Advertisement Payton, whose trash-talking résumé was nearly as decorated as his defensive accolades, quickly learned that the Boston icon was fluent in the very language he thought he'd mastered. Bird didn't just talk. He spat back. He'd tell opponents how he'd score, where he'd shoot from and when it was coming and then he'd go do exactly that, calmly walking back down the court without a smile or smirk. What made Bird different wasn't just the bite in his delivery; it was the precision in his execution. The man didn't need theatrics. His mouth worked like his jumper, smooth, calculated and darn near automatic. Payton, who averaged over 20 points and seven assists across seven straight seasons in the '90s, was the kind of player who made his living off disrupting confidence. But Bird was the kind of player whose confidence didn't crack. His lines were dry but devastating and his game was simple but surgical. Advertisement Even with a bad back and slowing legs, Bird still had that ghostly calm. Related: "We gave them a champion, and we didn't get Zion?" - Arenas isn't pleased with the Wizards' giving away Jordan Poole Legendary trash talker Bird's power came from his presence. And for a talker like Payton, it wasn't just about the words you threw; it was whether they could land. Apparently, the three-time MVP had the last word far too often. "I think Larry Bird was pretty good," Payton said. In the history of the NBA, the greatest trash talkers form a sort of underground lineage. Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell had their duels. Michael Jordan turned it into an art form. Reggie Miller weaponized it against crowds as much as players. Advertisement But Bird had a stoic, brutal efficiency. Payton, who retired in 2007 as the only point guard to win Defensive Player of the Year in over two decades, made a career out of taking away comfort. But Bird was never bothered. He wasn't louder. He was smarter. He had already read the script and chosen his shot. Bird's career numbers back up his trash-talking. He scored over 24,000 career points and earned 12 NBA All-Star nods. But it's not just the numbers. It's the mythos. The memory. The fact that even the loudest man in the league knew when he was talking to someone who didn't need to yell. Related: Seattle had to assign a player to drag Gary Payton to practice: "I'd challenge him and talk trash to him to get him going" This story was originally reported by Basketball Network on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
News.com.au
17-06-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Is trash talk in Origin dead?!
RLG: Following the lack of war of words between the two camps in the build up to the first two games of the Origin series, it's led to the debate as to whether trash talk is dead in Origin.
Daily Mail
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Distracted Yankees star makes throwing error mic'd up on ESPN after vowing to bring 'smoke' vs Red Sox
Jazz Chisholm Jr. was not focusing on just baseball while playing third base for the New York Yankees on Sunday night, as he made a critical throwing error during a mid-game interview. During one of ESPN's mic'd up segments during the third inning of a national broadcast against the rival Red Sox, the ball was hit to the 27-year-old. On what would have been a tough play even if Chisholm was not giving an interview answer, the speedy infielder had to deliver a spinning throwing across the diamond, which ended up way off line for an error. His horrible throw came after Chisholm promised to bring 'smoke' against Boson after Red Sox rookie pitcher Hunter Dobbins said he'd rather retire than suit up in pinstripes. 'I think there should be more trash talk in baseball!!! Anyone agrees!? Anyway free smoke at 7,' Chisholm posted to X hours before the error. Fans took the opportunity to dunk on Chisholm for a bit of karma, or think that ESPN should have been charged with the error, not the Yankees star. "DAMMIT" — Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) June 8, 2025 He made a throwing error during a mid-game interview on Sunday night during an interview 'Now i know why (Juan) soto didin't want to wear the mic during the subway series,' one MLB fan said on social media. 'Stop the interviews. It's so distracting and selfish by mlb and espn in my opinion,' a second person added. 'This franchise used to win championships,' a third continued. 'If you wanted attention you could just be good at baseball,' a fourth stated. A collection of social-media messages about Jazz Chisholm's throwing error on ESPN The throwing error did not lead to any scoring from the Red Sox, although Boston came on strong later in the game to win 11-7. Dobbins got the win, allowing only three runs in five innings of work, absorbing any excess smoke from the Bronx. Chisholm did not have a hit in three at bats, but did draw a walk and drive in a run. The teams meet again later this week, with plenty chances for smoke from Chisholm should he choose to dish it out.
