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13 hours ago
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Shaq on why Wilt Chamberlain saying he had sex with 20,000 women is a lie: "How you meeting 20 women a day?"
Shaq on why Wilt Chamberlain saying he had sex with 20,000 women is a lie: "How you meeting 20 women a day?" originally appeared on Basketball Network. As widely known as legendary center Wilt Chamberlain was for his on-court exploits, his off-court claims were just as shocking. Advertisement In 1991, Chamberlain boldly stated in his autobiography that he had slept with over 20,000 women in his lifetime. This number quickly became a topic of debate and fascination among fans and media. Fast forward to today, and Shaquille O'Neal decided to weigh in on Wilt's claim. In an interview on "The Big Podcast," he shared his thoughts on his outlandish assertion, calling it nothing but an exaggeration. An impossible feat The early days of the NBA were a different time, one where players allegedly engaged in promiscuous behavior and lived lavish lifestyles. Chamberlain, known for his larger-than-life personality, often made headlines with his incredible feats of basketball brilliance, highlighted, of course, by his 100-point game — an achievement that no player in the league has come close to doing. Advertisement However, O'Neal drew the line on Chamberlain's statement that he slept with 20,000 women in his lifetime, calling it an impossible act. "Nope, that's impossible. Because first of all, he didn't have no cell phone. So how you meeting 20 women a day?" O'Neal argued on his podcast. "If he would've said like 7,000, like 'I got it documented,' maybe. Like 19,400 letters or something. But he just went straight to 20?" Shaq continued. "No. Ain't nobody busting seven times a day out here. Hell no. No, they not. They don't have no way. A day, every day? Doing it seven times a day?" Related: "If this team was in the playoff race, I'd love to be here" - John Starks on why he played only four games for the Chicago Bulls Nobody knows that many people During the height of his NBA career, Wilt was nothing short of a legend — a towering figure admired by countless fans and celebrated as a sports icon. But despite his fame, Shaq doubts anyone can know that many people in a single lifetime. Advertisement "I did the math one day. I like to simplify it — 1,000 women a year for 20 years. That's what the f**k he did?" the 2000 league MVP shared. "Who the f**k knows 20,000 people? Nobody. Hell no. I probably only know 200 people. 200 people that I know. And then, like, I probably know another 700 associates that I've seen before. Ain't doing 1,000 women a year for 20 years. Get the f**k outta here. Hell no." Wilt previously explained how he came up with that figure, saying he was merely looking for a nice, round number to demonstrate how big a role sex had on his life as a professional basketball player. "We're all fascinated by the numbers, as we were about the 100 points. So, I thought of a number that was a round number that may be close and may be whatever, and I used that number," Wilt said. "But the point of using the number was to show that sex was a great part of my life as basketball was a great part of my life." The 10-time All-NBA Team member, though, had a change of heart later in life, saying having a playboy lifestyle was nothing compared to being in a committed relationship with the right woman. Advertisement Related: Gary Payton says he warned Shaquille O'Neal not to beef with Dwyane Wade like he did with Kobe Bryant: "I had to pull him aside" This story was originally reported by Basketball Network on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
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22-05-2025
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Two Altoona residents plead guilty in drug trafficking case
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — A pair of Altoona residents have pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking charges after investigators tied them to a methamphetamine distribution ring operating across four Pennsylvania counties. Lesley Wilt, 38, and Jason Lynn, 39, entered their guilty pleas before U.S. District Judge Stephanie L. Haines following a six-month wiretap investigation into a network distributing meth, heroin and fentanyl in Blair, Cambria, Centre and Clearfield counties. Prosecutors said Lynn was the leader of the organization, coordinating shipments of methamphetamine and heroin from a New York supplier and redistributing them throughout Western Pennsylvania. During the investigation, federal agents seized nearly two kilograms of pure methamphetamine and multiple firearms from Lynn's home and two storage units. In total, Lynn was linked to over 4.5 kilograms of methamphetamine and 65 grams of heroin. He pleaded guilty to multiple drug charges and firearm possession as a convicted felon, with prior offenses including strangulation, unlawful restraint and drug possession. Wilt pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Both defendants remain in custody pending sentencing, scheduled for Sept. 22. Wilt faces up to 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine, while Lynn faces a minimum of 10 years and up to $10 million in fines. The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration with assistance from multiple federal, state and local agencies. It was prosecuted under the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) program. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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20-05-2025
- Politics
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Historic judicial race on the ballot in Huntingdon County
HUNTINGDON, Pa. (WTAJ) — Voters in Huntingdon County will head to the polls to cast their ballot in a historic race during Tuesday's primary election. For the first time ever, voters will decide who sits in the second judge's seat in the Court of Common Pleas in the race between current Huntingdon County Judge Ray Ghaner and Julia Wilt, an Assistant District Attorney in Blair County, both lifelong Huntingdon residents. Ghaner currently holds the seat after Governor Shapiro temporarily appointed him in February. He is the first person to have served in this seat. He said the time he spent practicing in all areas of law makes him a strong candidate. 'I basically have handled every type of law that a small town, rural judge would hear. And I think that's what really sets me apart is my experience,' Ghaner said. 'It's not just one area of the law, but it's in everything. So I've done everything from custody to civil. I've done criminal defense. But probably what I'm most proud of is I spent a lot of my career protecting children and the elderly.' Voters set to select new council for City of DuBois If elected, Ghaner hopes to preside over a veterans specialty court to connect veterans facing criminal charges with the resources they need. He said he's inspired to do this after seeing the way veterans in his own life support one another through hardship. 'They have a veterans food bank. It's called 'Military Share' and it happens once a month down at the football field. It's just a wonderful experience. You get all of these veterans there and the brotherhood and the camaraderie that they have. And of course, they're needing each other,' Ghaner said. When he's off the bench and not on the campaign trail, Ghaner enjoys spending time with his wife and kids and helping coach the Huntingdon High School football team. Wilt, his opponent, said she's running to put the choice of who should be judge in the hands of Huntingdon County, not Harrisburg. Wilt is hopeful to be the first woman to ever serve as judge in the county's history. She said her experience in the courtroom and the lessons she learned from her father, a former lawyer and magisterial district judge have prepared her to rule from the bench. 'I remember being very little and asking him one time what he was doing and he said he was preparing for his meeting with the inmates. And I thought that's very scary, are you not scared? And he said no, I always treat people with respect and that was a very important lesson for me to learn as a young child that everyone, regardless of who they are or where they come from, deserves to be treated with respect,' Wilt said. Wilt said, if elected, she'd want to focus on using specialty courts to support families navigating the legal process and to make sure teens in the juvenile system receive the support they need. 'There are a lot of children living under the poverty line so they may not have the resources family–wise. As far as you know, mom and dad may not be able to provide support. They may be requiring some sources outside such as juvenile probation or mental health counseling or anything like that. That's a huge issue I think in Huntingdon County,' Wilt said. Outside of the courtroom, Wilt can be found on the road, helping transport rescued pugs to shelters or to their new homes. Both Wilt and Ghaner said they'll be strict on drug traffickers coming to Huntingdon for the sole purpose of committing crime. The candidates are cross-filed, running on both the Republican and Democratic tickets. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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06-05-2025
- Sport
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Nikola Jokic Joins Giannis Antetokounmpo, Shaquille O'Neal And Wilt Chamberlain In Elite List After Game 1
Today seems to be a day of upsets in the NBA, as home teams have lost in both the Playoff games that took place. The Denver Nuggets stunned the Oklahoma City Thunder at home after rallying back from down 13 points in the final quarter of the game. Nikola Jokic had a monster performance in this game, as he scored 42 points, had 22 rebounds, and added 6 assists to go with that. This performance adds him to an elite list of players to have accomplished this feat. He now joins Giannis Antetokounmpo, Shaquille O'Neal, and Wilt Chamberlain as the only players in NBA history with a 40-20-5 game in the playoffs. Wilt did it in 1967 against the Celtics, Shaq did it in 2001 against the 76ers, and Giannis did it in 2022 against the Celtics as well. Advertisement Nearly half of Jokic's points came in the fourth quarter as he scored 18 of his 42 points to help the Nuggets rally back from a 13-point deficit. Jokic nearly missed the final moments of the game until Mike Daigneault asked his team to foul the Nuggets while OKC was up by three with 13 seconds left in the game. This decision arguably cost OKC the game as Chet Holmgren missed both his free throws that gave the Nuggets the chance to steal the game with an Aaron Gordon game-winning three with less than three seconds left in the game. While the game-winner was thrilling, one cannot argue that this wouldn't have happened if Jokic did not have a major performance today. During the breaks as well, it was visible how animated Jokic was on the bench and how he motivated his team to be better. Shai Gilgeous Alexander vs. Nikola Jokic: Battle Of MVP Frontrunners In the OKC Thunder vs. Nuggets series, both teams are led by favorite candidates to win the regular season MVP award: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic. Arguably, the top 2 players in the league collided in Game 1 of the series. While Jokic had this record-setting game, Alexander played well to lead his team to nearly a win. He had 33 points, 8 assists, and 10 rebounds in the game with only one turnover. Meanwhile, the Nuggets' big man had 7 turnovers in the game. However, in terms of impact in the game, Jokic was clearly miles ahead as he was +10 and Alexander was -16 in terms of the +/- stats of both players. Advertisement As of now, the Nuggets stole home-court advantage from the No. 1-seeded Thunder. In order for OKC to regain the advantage, they will have to beat the Nuggets at least once in Denver. Will OKC be able to regain the home-court advantage? Or will the Nuggets seal this series in either Game 4 or Game 6 of this series? Let us know what you think in the comments section. Related: Russell Westbrook Gets Standing Ovation From OKC Fans In Game 1 Of Nuggets' Playoff Series
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14-03-2025
- Sport
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West Virginian wins gold at Special Olympics World Games
CLARKSBURG, (WBOY) — Brandon Wilt, a resident of Bruceton Mills, is bringing home gold for the USA after winning a snowshoeing event at the Special Olympics Winter World Games in Italy. After placing fourth in the 200m snowshoeing even on Thursday, Wilt finished the 100m snowshoeing event in 25.84 seconds Friday morning, earning gold in the M12 division. First Frailty Clinic in West Virginia to open in Morgantown Photos shared by the Special Olympics West Virginia show Wilt, who is 30 years old, standing on top of the podium in Turin, Italy holding up a finger showing #1. 'We are super proud of Brandon as he represents both Special Olympics West Virginia and Special Olympics USA at the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025,' Special Olympics West Virginia said in a Facebook post. Wilt also competed as part of Special Olympics USA's 4x100m snowshoeing team. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
