LOS ANGELES, CA – JULY 12: Actor Rachel Nichols attends The 2017 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on July 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)
Rachel Nichols recently recalled a shameful encounter she had with an executive at a former workplace.

Nichols, who is probably best known for her time at ESPN, recently made an appearance on ‘South Beach Sessions’ with Dan Le Batard, where she discussed a conversation she had with someone operating in said post while she was pregnant.

The sportscaster said she waited a while to tell her employers at the time that she was expecting as she suspected it wouldn’t go down well.

“When I was pregnant, I waited so long to tell them. I waited so long because I knew that this was not going to be good for me professionally,” she said. “I was married for ten years before I decided to have kids, and a big part of that consideration was, ‘Do I want a little human in my life?’ but also ‘How is this going to affect the thing that I’ve scrapped for, that I’ve worked for so hard?’”

The executive, whom she did not name, is said to have immediately cast doubt on Rachel’s future at the company.

“I had the executive look at me and say, ‘This is great, congratulations, I’m so happy for you, it’s been so nice working with you.’”

She also claimed she was told that she was “not really going to be able to do the job” if she had a child as it would disrupt her schedule.

Nichols has landed multiple gigs following her departure from ESPN, including on FS1’s repackaged ‘Undisputed.” While she did not name the exec or the company, many fans believe the incident occurred while she was with The Worldwide Leader in Sports.

Jason Kidd Reveals The One Key Factor That Helped Luka Doncic Dominate Upon His Arrival In The NBA

Luka Doncic (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
After Luka Doncic’s stunning three pointer in the Game 2 win of the Dallas Mavericks, Kyrie Irving said that he was not surprised as Luka is built to play like this. As the Mavericks are heading to the NBA finale, head coach Jason Kidd indirectly echoed Irving’s words.

Kidd attributed Doncic’s ability to perform on the big stage to his early career experiences.

“It goes back to him with Real Madrid. Just being on the biggest stage at the age of 15…He is special. He’s one of the best players in the world, and again, he loves the competition,” Kidd said.

Before playing in the NBA, Doncic stunned basketball fans with his prowess in the European League. He kicked off his basketball career with Real Madrid Baloncesto.

Meanwhile, his exceptional performance has been pivotal in the Mavericks’ playoff run, where they overcame home-court disadvantage in every round. He has been the hero of the series, earning the Western Conference Finals MVP after averaging a team-best 28.8 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 8.8 assists in 17 postseason games.

Luka Doncic’s Postseason Dominance

Luka Doncic is just four wins away from securing his first NBA title. After an impressive regular season, he has continued to dominate throughout the postseason with a series of remarkable performances.

Doncic leads the NBA in assists per game (8.8) and total assists (150), outpacing the next player by 27 assists. He has recorded eight games with 10 or more assists, the most in the league, including an astounding 13-assist performance in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.
Luka Doncic (Photo by Joshua Gateley/Getty Images)
The 2024 playoffs saw the Serbian star rank first in points, rebounds, assists, steals, field goals made, three-pointers made, and free throws made. His all-around excellence has not only led his team to success but has also placed him in elite company. The 25-year-old Mavs’ star is the ninth player in NBA history to average 30 or more points per game in a series win against the top-ranked defense.