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New York Post
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- New York Post
Ex-NBA cheerleader reduced to tears in newly released video of DWI arrest
A former Cavaliers cheerleader who now serves as an assistant prosecutor in the Essex County Prosecutor's Office was arrested in March for drunk driving after being found passed out on the ground with her car on a curb in an Edgewater, N.J., parking lot. The YouTube page @TransperancyBodycam recently released footage from the March 8, 2025, arrest that showed Bry Atchison crying after being discovered by the police around 8:19 p.m. ET. A good Samaritan told the officer — identified as Evan Bringas, per the YouTube channel — after he arrived that they had driven to the parking lot roughly five minutes prior with Atchison behind them, and he then motioned his finger in a rolling manner while the officer said, 'and then fell out of the car.' Advertisement 8 Atchison on the ground in a parking lot. @TransparencyBodycam/YouTube Bringas attempted to wake Atchison, nudging her while repeatedly saying, 'ma'am,' before she finally responded with a 'what?' Atchison responded with some indecipherable statements before the officer asked if she knew where she was, which she did not, and he then informed her she was on the ground outside her vehicle. 8 Atchison gets emotional during the incident. @TransparencyBodycam/YouTube Advertisement A second officer arrived at the time, while Atchison said she was fine, and Bringas then asked why she was on the ground and her car was on the curb. Atchison eventually asked what time it was and where they were before getting to her knees, while the camera revealed an open car with the engine seemingly still running. When the officer asked what brought her to the ground, Atchison appeared to mention her 30th birthday before saying she had previously been at an Edgewater bar. Advertisement 8 The car with the door open and the engine seemingly running. @TransparencyBodycam/YouTube Atchison then appeared to stumble, which caused Bringas to grab her and ask if she was OK. 'I just need to get home,' Atchison said while revealing she lived nearby. 'I'm sorry, I didn't realize I was this drunk.' Atchison eventually rose to make a phone call and then started crying while apologizing, and Bringas revealed he had to perform tests since she told him something 'alarming.' Advertisement 8 Atchison during the incident. @TransparencyBodycam/YouTube She responded that she can't drive, but she just wanted to get home. 'I know that, but you just kind of admitted to me you were drunk,' Bringas said. Atchison responded that she wanted to make sure her son was OK and later asked if she could call her son's father, while Bringas told her he had to perform tests. 8 Atchison begins to tear up after making a call. @TransparencyBodycam/YouTube 'Now standing close to you, I smell alcohol on ya, OK,' Bringas said. Atchison kept pleading to call the father of her son, stating the pair was together, and repeatedly said she wanted to make sure her son was OK. They ultimately performed a Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test before placing her under arrest for driving while intoxicated, according to the video. Advertisement 8 Atchison during the conversation. @TransparencyBodycam/YouTube She was cited for operating under the influence and refusing to submit to a breathalyzer/chemical test, per the video. Bringas noted to a fellow officer that they only performed an HGN test since 'she can't do the rest,' and revealed that Achison said, 'I didn't realize I was this drunk.' She threw up in the car while being transported, Bringas told a fellow officer. Advertisement 8 Atchison was a member of the Cavaliers dance team. Getty Images Bringas reportedly noticed she worked for the Prosecutor's Office when they saw her badge while in the processing room at the police department. Atchison was released to her brother, according to the channel, which added that her case was still pending as of four days ago. She remains employed by the Essex County Prosecutor's Office, spokesperson Carmen Martin told the Daily Mail. Advertisement 'Ms. Atchison self-reported an incident that occurred in March, and we are monitoring the matter closely. Appropriate adjustments have been made to her case assignments as warranted,' Martin told the outlet. 'While we cannot comment on personnel-related administrative matters, any administrative action, if necessary, would be taken after the case has been adjudicated.' 8 Atchison dancing in 2015. Getty Images An October 2015 article by Case Western Reserve noted how Atchison had become a new member of the Cavaliers' dance team. She competed in the 2016 Miss Ohio competition, per the competition's Facebook page.
New York Post
6 days ago
- Sport
- New York Post
How Mike Brown's straight talk has won over — and worn out — the superstars he's coached
Kobe Bryant once famously said that he expected Mike Brown to be 'a pushover' based on previous reputation, but that he was pleased to quickly discover that was not the case. This was early in the 2011-12 season, Brown's first with the Lakers after spending five years coaching LeBron James with the Cavaliers, including one trip to the NBA Finals. When Brown publicly called out Bryant — a five-time NBA champion and former league MVP — for a defensive mistake following one December defeat, Kobe shrugged and made it clear he was on board with such criticism. 'What I've heard about him was he was a pushover, he doesn't say what he's thinking and all this other sorts of stuff. I haven't seen that at all,' Bryant said. 'He's been the complete opposite. He's been detail-oriented, he's been up front and open and honest. He praises guys when they do well, he jumps on them when they're messing up right away.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Jeff Teague quickly walked back on his baseless LeBron steroid accusations
LeBron James is set to enter his 23rd NBA season, and at 40 years old, he's still an All-Star caliber player. It's an astonishing career that spans multiple eras. But instead of choosing his favorite LeBron era, former NBA guard Jeff Teague sent a podcast discussion off the rails with a wild PED accusation about James. In the latest edition of the Club 520 Podcast, Teague was asked to choose the best version of James. And he said "Miami Heat 'Bron" without hesitation. And then to back up his argument, he went on to claim that James was using steroids. Like, out of nowhere. Teague said that once the league started testing for HGH, James suddenly had to sit out for multiple weeks with a mysterious back ailment only to come back skinnier. Teague told the story and was like, "I was in the league. I remember." Except none of that happened. The NBA didn't start testing for HGH until the 2015-16 season, and James was already back on the Cavaliers at that point. In his entire time with the Heat, LeBron never missed more than six games in a given season. LeBron did miss eight games in 2014-15 due to a back issue, but he was on Cleveland at that point. And, again, the injury predated the league's HGH testing program. Shortly after the comments went viral, Teague took to his Instagram to clarify that he was just joking. Yeah, safe to say that Teague heard from his agent or lawyer after that one. This article originally appeared on For The Win: Jeff Teague walked back on his baseless LeBron steroid accusations
USA Today
7 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Jeff Teague quickly walked back on his baseless LeBron steroid accusations
LeBron James is set to enter his 23rd NBA season, and at 40 years old, he's still an All-Star caliber player. It's an astonishing career that spans multiple eras. But instead of choosing his favorite LeBron era, former NBA guard Jeff Teague sent a podcast discussion off the rails with a wild PED accusation about James. In the latest edition of the Club 520 Podcast, Teague was asked to choose the best version of James. And he said "Miami Heat 'Bron" without hesitation. And then to back up his argument, he went on to claim that James was using steroids. Like, out of nowhere. Teague said that once the league started testing for HGH, James suddenly had to sit out for multiple weeks with a mysterious back ailment only to come back skinnier. Teague told the story and was like, "I was in the league. I remember." Except none of that happened. The NBA didn't start testing for HGH until the 2015-16 season, and James was already back on the Cavaliers at that point. In his entire time with the Heat, LeBron never missed more than six games in a given season. LeBron did miss eight games in 2014-15 due to a back issue, but he was on Cleveland at that point. And, again, the injury predated the league's HGH testing program. Shortly after the comments went viral, Teague took to his Instagram to clarify that he was just joking. Yeah, safe to say that Teague heard from his agent or lawyer after that one.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
LeBron James Has Had No Buyout Or Trade Talks With Lakers, Expected To Be Available For Training Camp
LeBron James Has Had No Buyout Or Trade Talks With Lakers, Expected To Be Available For Training Camp originally appeared on Fadeaway World. Despite a frenzy of offseason speculation, LeBron James is not headed anywhere, at least for now. According to a detailed report by The Athletic's Dan Woike and Joe Vardon, James has not engaged in any buyout or trade conversations with the Los Angeles Lakers. There is no indication from either camp that such talks have taken place, and all signs point to James reporting to training camp ahead of the 2025–26 NBA season. The 40-year-old superstar, who recently opted into the final year of his $52.6 million deal, is still expected to wear purple and gold this fall. James' decision not to pursue an extension after opting in to his player option sparked immediate buzz around the league. Combine that with Rich Paul's cryptic statements about evaluating what's best for LeBron "at this stage in his life and career," and rumors swirled about a possible split between the NBA's all-time leading scorer and the Lakers. But reality, as it turns out, is far more stable than the headlines suggest. LeBron has been active and visible with the team throughout the summer. He was seen shaking hands with Rob Pelinka, exchanging laughs with head coach JJ Redick, and supporting his son Bronny at Summer League games in Las Vegas. All of it pointed to one conclusion: James is still fully invested in the Lakers. Some of the confusion began when it became clear that James would not be the centerpiece of the franchise moving forward. That title now belongs to Luka Doncic, the 26-year-old superstar the Lakers acquired in a blockbuster midseason deal. Yet rather than fueling division, Doncic's arrival may actually be extending LeBron's championship window. As long as James continues to perform at a high level, pairing him with Luka could give the Lakers a legitimate title shot. From a business standpoint, the Lakers have no incentive to rush LeBron out. They want to keep their books clean for next summer, and James' expiring contract gives them maximum flexibility. Trading him for another star would commit them to long-term salary, something they've been trying to avoid. A buyout, meanwhile, makes even less sense. If they cut him before training camp, Cleveland, one of LeBron's rumored suitors, could sign him. But if they wait until after the season starts, the Cavaliers (currently over the second apron) would be ineligible to pick him up due to the NBA's new CBA rules. Those hoping for a dramatic exit should temper their expectations. League sources have consistently stated there's been no pressure from LeBron's camp to push a move. Scoop B reported that four teams, the Clippers, Mavericks, Warriors, and Cavaliers, had reached out to Rich Paul regarding James, but none of that has translated into anything substantial. James also holds a full no-trade clause, so any deal would require his full approval. There's also the sentimental aspect. This season could be LeBron's last in the NBA, and he's made it clear how much playing alongside his son Bronny means to him. Bronny, who is under contract for three more years with the Lakers, has been improving steadily under the organization's development plan. LeBron recently called it the most gratifying experience of his career. In the meantime, James is staying busy off the court—golfing, vacationing, and rehabbing his left knee. So until further notice, the King stays in Los Angeles. He may no longer be the singular face of the franchise, but alongside Luka Doncic, he still has a chance to author one more magical story was originally reported by Fadeaway World on Jul 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
