Upton has literally been on an upswing this season for the Braves. He is a huge reason why Atlanta leads NL East. I’m figuring I’ll be doing a lot of JUSTIN UPTON posts this summer. The Atlanta Braves potent slugger belted a 420 ft. grand slam to left center off PACO RODRIQUEZ Friday that cleared the bases against the Dodgers and helped deliver the Braves a much-needed 8-5 win… Video courtesy: MLB “As soon as...

Young folks of the LEBRON JAMES and KOBE BRYANT era—even peeps of the MICHAEL JORDAN era—are not too familiar with the legend that pre-dated them all: JULIUS “DR. J” ERVING. Well, NBA Entertainment looks to get those unfamiliar with the former New York Nets and Philadelphia 76ers star well acquainted with a much anticipated documentary coming next month. Check the trailer… Without question, Dr. J was MJ...

Bearable: Zach Randolph has been a straight mauler in these playoffs, averaging 18.9 points and 8.8 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies advanced to their first-ever Western Conference finals behind the strong play of ZACH RANDOLPH (28 points, 14 rebounds), TONY ALLEN (11 points) and MIKE CONLEY (13 points, 11 assists) as KEVIN DURANT and defending West champs Oklahoma City Thunder were dethroned, 88-84 Wednesday night in OKC… Strong...

Box and one: Cole’s energy off the bench adds to an already lethal Miami attack giving the Heat yet another option. Whatever plans the Chicago Bulls had on extending their series with the Heat went by the boards Wednesday night in Miami as second-year guard NORRIS COLE ignited a late Heat surge with this left-handed stuff down Main street… Cole really stepped up in this series against the Bulls, averaging double figures and...

When San Francisco All-world linebacker PATRICK WILLIS isn’t wrecking offensive schemes on Sundays and murdering intrusive snakes at his Cali home high in the hills, he is making Footlocker commercials. Check his latest offering… So much for being humble. Willis comes off as pretty narcissistic in this commercial. The NFL standout finds out its even better to stand out wearing a colorful pair of ASICS courtesy of...

No layaway plan: When it comes to his money, Broner takes the Mayweather approach and travels greenback. Undefeated WBC lightweight champion ADRIEN BRONER calls himself “The Problem” because his opponents have an issue trying to conquer him in the ring. Yet Broner has no problem flaunting his extravagant lifestyle in video. The two-time world champion and his posse Band Camp travel back to their native Cincinnati for training...

After nine weeks of fleet footed competition, JACOBY JONES and partner KARINA SMIRNOFF are headed into the homestretch on Dancing With the Stars. The Baltimore Ravens return man put on another prominent performance Tuesday night doing the Lindy Hop… Jones is simply a natural on the dance floor…despite his slightly noticeable pigeon-toed demeanor. All three judges were in agreement that Jacoby and Katrina’s performance...

Family of Quicks: Lillard, Wall, Holiday and A-Roc’s adidas commercial collab was pretty swift, active and fly. Ballers DAMIAN LILLARD, JRUE HOLIDAY and JOHN WALL take you inside the commercial shoot of the adidas “Quick Ain’t Fair” project narrated by rapper A$AP ROCKY… Peeps sometimes forget how much time and effort goes into the making of a 30 second commercial. Looks like the fellas had a cool time making...

Home drubbing: The Knicks were done in by New York native Stephenson, who contributed 13 pts. and 7 rebs. The Indiana Pacers are an extremely effective unit at home especially when GEORGE HILL is contributing offensively. The New York Knicks found that out the hard way on Tuesday after Hill scored 26 points in Indy’s 93-82 victory, staking the Pacers to a commanding 3-1 series...

Control in the series was up for grabs in Chicago Friday. LeBron and the Heat battled valiantly and grabbed it. In what was a highly physical affair, the Miami Heat withstood the Bulls rough stampede in Chicago that included 3 technical fouls and one ejection to win Game 3, 104-94 and grab a 2-1 lead in their best-of-seven Eastern semi-final series… Nate Robinson...