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11 hours ago
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Klay Thompson Reveals How Being ‘in Love' with Megan Thee Stallion Has Upped His Golf Game
Klay Thompson has become better in more ways than one since making things official with Megan Thee Stallion. The Dallas Mavericks shooting guard, 35, recently planned a date at a nine-hole golf course with Megan, 30, that was chronicled on her Instagram and TikTok pages on Wednesday, July 23. The video begins with the rapper explaining that he let her choose her outfit. The basketball player went to Academy Sports + Outdoors to purchase a couple of options, which included a pink athletic skirt and a lavender collared t-shirt, as well as a black athletic skirt with a white t-shirt. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! Megan ultimately chose the white shirt, paired with the pink skirt, while Thompson opted for black shorts, a baby blue collared t-shirt and a black hat that read "Protect your energy." After explaining that she had a meeting to attend before her date with Thompson, the video cut to a clip of the two riding in a golf cart driven by the NBA star. Thompson was then seen sitting on a bench while Megan pointed out fish in a lake. She then cuts to a closer look at her outfit as she tells Thompson, "You picked it? You think it's cute?" "Uh-huh. You even got the cute shoes on [and] the shirt. I did well," he says. "I'm really proud of myself." The two ultimately then start golfing, as Thompson jokes that he is Tiger Woods. After he hits a ball, the two go look for it to continue playing, and Thompson calls Megan his "good luck charm." Megan eventually attempts to hit a gold ball herself with Thompson guiding her every step of the way. The video ends with the two sharing a kiss, and Thompson declares that "ever since I've been in love, my golf game's reaped all the benefits." The couple first sparked romance rumors when Megan posted an Instagram photo with Thompson in the background in early July. On July 16, they made their red-carpet debut at the Inaugural Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala in New York City. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. At the event, Megan shared that her favorite thing about Thompson is that he is the "nicest person I've ever met in my life." Read the original article on People
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a day ago
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Knicks blockbuster trade idea swaps 7-foot center for ex-Warriors four-time NBA champion
The New York Knicks' current roster is among the most talented in the NBA. Although the Knicks' championship hopes were dashed in the Eastern Conference Finals last season, they possess a solid foundation that should keep them in title contention for the foreseeable future. That said, Sports Illustrated's Jackson Caudell recently proposed a blockbuster trade that would give the organization a new-look squad as the 2025-26 season approaches. In the trade, the Knicks would swap a 7-foot center for a former Golden State Warriors guard who won four rings alongside Stephen Curry. 'The Knicks hired Mike Brown to be their new head coach and made some good bench moves to give them depth, signing Jordan Clarkson and Guerschon Yabusele,' Caudell wrote last Friday. 'They have one of the best starting lineups in the NBA, but they had their flaws last season, especially with the defensive duo of Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns.' Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp 'While they paid a big price to get Towns last offseason, could they perhaps upgrade at the position and get more depth to round out the team? (Daniel) Gafford would be a great fit in this role and improve their protection around the rim.' '(P.J.) Washington and (Klay) Thompson would make the Knicks arguably the deepest team in the Eastern Conference and perhaps the NBA. They fix their two main issues from last season with a big swing.' The Knicks would receive Thompson, Gafford, and Washington, the Dallas Mavericks would receive Towns and Vit Krejci, and the Atlanta Hawks would receive Caleb Martin and two future second-round picks in Caudell's three-team trade proposal. Although Thompson isn't improving with age, his reliable three-point jumper remains a noticeable strength for the 35-year-old. Thompson, who set the NBA record for made three-pointers in a game with the Warriors in 2018 (14), has yet to shoot below 38% from deep in a season. The Washington product averaged 14.0 points per game with the Mavericks last season, shooting 41.2% from the field and 39.1% three-point shooting. If the Knicks conclude that Towns isn't an asset they must retain to secure their first championship since 1973, the franchise could soon execute Caudell's thought-provoking trade idea. More NBA:
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2 days ago
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3 Must-Try Takeaways From Megan Thee Stallion's Abs Workout, According to a Trainer
Sure, Megan Thee Stallion is most famous for her musical talents, but the Grammy-award winning rapper can also bring it in the gym. In a video shared with her 32.7 million Instagram followers over the weekend, Megan highlighted snippets of her workout program with new boyfriend-slash NBA star Klay Thompson. And while the accompanying commentary was humorous ('we had to do these goddamn Russian twist ball thingamajigs' Megan quipped when describing the core exercise), the overall routine was no joke. It featured 10 different exercises—including some super advanced ones, like ab wheel rollouts, planks with alternating leg and arm lifts, and split squats with a single-arm overhead press—that together smoke pretty much every muscle group. Advertisement 'She's obviously killing it in this workout,' Katie Pierson, CPT, a Montana-based certified personal trainer and contributor at Indoor Cycling Love, tells SELF. But the video doesn't just emphasize Megan's impressive strength; it also highlights some pretty awesome fitness principles that anyone can benefit from—particularly if you feel like your ol' standby abs routine is getting a little, shall we say, stale. Here are three takeaways to maximize your core workouts, according to Pierson, that are worth incorporating into your own gym seshes. 1. There are tons of different ways to train your core—and no, it's not just about 'abs exercises.' While the workout Megan shared was a full-body routine, there was a clear emphasis on core activation, Pierson says. But a workout stacked with sit-ups, this was not: She targets her entire core with a bunch of different movement patterns. And that's key to well-rounded strength in the gym—and functional fitness outside—of it, since it preps you to better handle a wide variety of scenarios you may encounter in daily life, including hauling a heavy box without stressing your back, twisting your torso to put groceries on your counter, and staying upright when your dog barrels into your knees. Advertisement Let's take a closer look: The Russian twists engage her core through dynamic movement with rotation, which especially fires up the obliques (muscles on the sides of the torso). The static plank works the core isometrically (no movement at all!) since the goal there is to hold as still as possible; in this case, muscles like the transverse abdominis (deep core muscle that wraps around your spine and sides) have to really fire to keep her steady and prevent her hips from drooping. The plank with alternating arm and leg lifts is an example of an instability challenge. By removing a base of support, this requires her core to work extra hard to hold steady. But it's not just about 'abs exercises,' either: Megan incorporated compound exercises like the sled push, hex bar squat, and split squat with single-arm overhead press. While you might think of these more as lower-body exercises—they certainly do smoke your legs and glutes—your core is actually a huge player here. Those muscles need to fire to stabilize her spine while her limbs move to push that heavy load. 'She's really fatiguing her muscles in different ways and changing the training stimulus,' Pierson says. And that variety is something to emulate. That's because 'if you're doing just one type of movement, your body is going to adapt,' Pierson explains. And when it adapts, it won't continue to get stronger, since it's no longer challenged. That's why training your core in a bunch of different ways, as Megan does, is beneficial if you want long-term results. This type of comprehensive core training is also key for helping that muscle group work together as one unit, Pierson adds. Your core isn't just your abs, or your rectus rectus abdominis, the muscles that run horizontally across your abdomen—it incorporates your lower back muscles, too. And to have the sturdiest, most functional core possible, you need both front and back to be strong. (If there's an imbalance between the two, you run the risk of pain, injury, and decreased performance, Pierson says.) So rather than only doing moves that primarily home in on the abs (like sit-ups or crunches), it's important to incorporate exercises that train your entire core. 2. Adjusting exercises to your level is key. There are a few instances in the video where Megan tweaks exercises so that they are doable for her: Modifications are huge, since they allow you to keep your form on point, which is key to getting the benefits of the exercise. As Pierson explains it, you want to 'make sure that your form is on point so you don't injure yourself and you're getting the most out of your workout.' Advertisement Take the ab wheel rollouts: That exercise is 'an advanced move,' Pierson says. When doing them, it's important to keep your spine in neutral alignment rather than letting it arch; otherwise you could strain your lower back, she explains. Maintaining that alignment requires a lot of core strength, and it becomes harder to do the farther you roll out the wheel. So if you're new to the exercise, take a cue from Megan: She reduces her range of motion, stopping part-way before reversing the movement. This is a key mod, since it allows her to do the move without letting her hips sag or lower back arch. Then there's a pull-up, another super advanced exercise that, yep, smokes your back and biceps, but also really fires up your core, too. Megan uses a band (and her boyfriend as a spotter) to complete it. With the pull-ups, 'I love that she's using the band for those,' Pierson says. (The band makes the exercise easier by reducing some of your bodyweight, so there's less heft for you to pull up.) This assistance 'removes the barrier of entry' for pull-ups, Pierson says, and makes this challenging, oftentimes intimidating exercise more accessible. 3. The cooldown is a can't-skip step to any kind of strength workout. The video ends with Megan and Klay cooling down: Megan helps Klay perform a hamstring stretch and a variation of the happy baby stretch. The cooldown, Pierson says, is a part of the workout that 'a lot of people miss.' It can seem like a skippable component, especially for exercisers who are short on time or those who think movement needs to leave them sweaty and aching to be worthwhile. But taking a few minutes for gentle movement and stretching post exercise is important on several fronts. Advertisement For one, regular stretching can help improve your range of motion, which ultimately helps you get more out of your workouts, Pierson explains. That's because the more range of motion you have, the more muscle you can activate and the more strength you'll eventually gain. Plus, stretching after a workout increases blood flow, boosts oxygen levels, and delivers nutrients to your body and your muscles, which aids with the recovery process. Then there's the fact that the cooldown is a great way to calm your body and mind post exercise, helping you end your workout on a feel-good note. And that can cultivate a positive association with exercise that spurs you to make it a regular habit. Along with a stellar pump-up playlist (might we suggest Megan's 2024 namesake album?), that may be all the motivation you need to crush your gym goals. Related: Get more of SELF's great fitness coverage delivered right to your inbox—for free. Originally Appeared on Self
New York Post
2 days ago
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Shaq offers cruel two-word dismissal of Klay Thompson-Megan Thee Stallion relationship
Shaquille O'Neal isn't shipping the Klay Thompson-Megan Thee Stallion love story after the couple recently went public with their relationship. During Monday's installment of 'The Big Podcast with Shaq,' the retired Basketball Hall of Famer predicted that the romance between the Mavericks guard and the Grammy-winning rapper has a six-week shelf life. When his co-host Adam Lefkoe brought up the new NBA couple, O'Neal said, 'six weeks.' Advertisement 4 Shaq weighs in on Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion's romance during the latest installment of his podcast. YouTube/The Big Podcast with Shaq O'Neal repeated it a few times and shook his head 'no' when asked by co-host Adam Lefkoe if he believed the relationship would survive into the fall. Mike Tyson, who was a guest on the podcast, asked, 'Who's Klay Thompson?' which drew laughter from the live audience laugh. Advertisement O'Neal didn't elaborate further. Thompson, 35, and Megan, 30, went public with their new relationship earlier this month. The 'Hiss' rapper posted a carousel of bikini snapshots as Thompson was seen lounging by the pool in the background during their recent vacation. 4 Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson making their red carpet debut at Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala on July 16, 2025 in New York City. GC Images Advertisement 4 Megan Thee Stallion appeared to include Mavericks guard Klay Thompson in the background of her bikini photo shoot on Instagram on July 9, 2025. Instagram/Megan Thee Stallion After that, the couple wasn't shy about flaunting PDA together on multiple occasions, including on the red carpet and at the gym. Meg and Thompson made their red carpet debut at Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala in New York City on Wednesday. 4 Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson making their red carpet debut at Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala on July 16, 2025 in New York City. Johns PKI / Advertisement The rapper also shared a video of them working out together and recently gushed that he's the nicest man she's ever dated. Meg, who is a native of Houston, will likely be sitting courtside in Dallas this season. The four-time NBA champ is entering his second season with the Mavericks after winning four titles with the Warriors across 13 seasons.
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2 days ago
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Shaq and Mike Tyson debate Warriors legend Klay Thompson's future with Megan Thee Stallion
Klay Thompson has found himself in the tabloids far more than usual this summer. The Golden State Warriors legend and three-time Grammy Award winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion went public with their relationship, leading to plenty of discourse. International Boxing Hall of Famer Mike Tyson recently appeared on "The Big Podcast with Shaq", where he discussed the relationship with Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal. The two legends had a brief discussion on how long the couple will remain together. O'Neal kicked things off by predicting that they will hardly make it through the end of summer. "Six weeks," NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal stated. "The line is six weeks... Six weeks." Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp Tyson disagreed, citing her very public shooting incident with rapper Tory Lanez. "Listen, man, she got shot for that (expletive)," Boxing legend Mike Tyson claimed. "That might be lasting a long time. You know, six weeks ain't nothing. She got shot for it so you got to give her some credit, right? You got to give her a little credit that she might have some staying power with that (expletive)." O'Neal did not reveal why he doesn't believe that the couple will last very long, however, it could be due to the nature of their careers. Tyson, however, sees things differently and believes that the Grammy Award winning rapper and the four-time NBA champion will be able to make things work for longer. Both Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion have had several public relationships. It is unclear how the two stars met, however, they have garnered plenty of attention since announcing their relationship. More NBA:
