The WWE has made a late addition to their Valentine's Day episode of SmackDown on Fox, as Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan is now confirmed for tonight's show at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada. The announcement comes amidst rumors that The Hulkster will be among the WWE superstars traveling to Saudi Arabia for the Super ShowDown event on February 27th.

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The official WWE preview states that Hogan will address his upcoming Hall of Fame induction as a member of the nWo.

Whatcha gonna do when Hulk Hogan and Hulkamania run wild on you this Friday night?

That’s right — the WWE Universe will get to see The Hulkster himself this week on SmackDown! Hogan will appear to discuss his upcoming induction into the WWE Hall of Fame as a member of the nWo. The Immortal’s second Hall of Fame induction will come Thursday, April 2, during WrestleMania 36 Week alongside fellow nWo members Scott Hall, Kevin Nash and Sean Waltman.

What will The Hulkster have to say less than two months ahead of the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony? Find out by tuning in to SmackDown this Friday night on FOX at 8/7 C!

Is it possible that he'll have a run in with WWE Universal Champion "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt, as well? Wyatt is already scheduled to face Goldberg at Super ShowDown, but if there's one thing we've learned it's that whenever a legend is present, "The Fiend" is always lurking and ready to pounce.

Dez Bryant was one of the best wide receivers in the entire NFL when he was in his prime. Unfortunately, Bryant eventually left the Dallas Cowboys and he hasn’t been able to secure himself a spot in the league, ever since. Injuries have certainly hurt Bryant’s case although he is adamant about someday getting back into the league. In fact, Bryant has been very open as of late in regard to rejoining the Cowboys who were his very first love.

During a recent conversation, Bryant spoke about the brand new XFL and whether or not it’s an avenue he would ever consider. As he explains, he still thinks he can make it in the NFL and that for now, the XFL isn’t even on his radar despite him knowing that deep down, it’s a high level of competition. 

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“Nah, not at all,” Bryant said per Lorenzo Reyes of USA Today. “I know I can still play. That’s not an issue for me. I have high confidence in myself. No disrespect to the XFL, I just know I can play in (the NFL), that’s not a question.”

With NFL free agency on the horizon, we’re surely going to hear Bryant’s name a lot over the next month. With this in mind, stay tuned for updates on the biggest ongoing stories in the NFL.

LeBron James continues to be one of the best players in the entire NBA despite being 35 years old and in his 17th season. The Los Angeles Lakers are currently first in the entire Western Conference with a record of 41-12 and are heading into the All-Star break with a great chance to eventually win the entire championship. It’s not going to be easy but the Lakers have the pieces to get it done, as long as they get a good draw in the playoffs (*cough* avoid the Clippers *cough.*)

After a huge win against the Denver Nuggets, LeBron made it a point to hit up Instagram where he sent a message to his entire team. “Helluva win last night fellas!! Perfect way to go into the break on a high note! Miss you boys already!” James wrote.

It’s clear this team has a ton of camaraderie and are there for each other. In the aftermath of Kobe Bryant’s passing, the Lakers have come together and seem ready to take on any challenge that might come their way. With the All-Star break on the horizon, we can only imagine how well-rested this team will be next Friday when they return to action against the Memphis Grizzlies.

The Los Angeles Lakers will be holding A Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant on Monday, February 24th (2/24), as a nod to the numbers worn by both Gigi and Kobe. The event will be held at Staples Center and fans will be able to register for tickets starting today, February 14th through Monday, February 17th at 10pm PT.

Tickets will be priced at $224 each, 2 for $224 and $24.02 each, with all proceeds donated to the newly named Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation. Fans may register to purchase tickets at https://verifiedfan.ticketmaster.com/kobeandgianna. 

ESPN host Stephen A. Smith will be manning the sidelines tonight for the annual NBA All Star Celebrity Game, although it looks like he is prepared to lace 'em up if need be. Smith, who will be coaching one team opposite fellow ESPN host Michael Wilbon, took to twitter on Friday afternoon to share a sneak preview of what he expects to happen out on the floor.

Kobe Bryant's death has left a lasting impact on the NBA community. The Los Angeles Lakers legend is one of the best basketball players of all-time and inspired countless people. There have been various stories of NBA players coming out and saying how much they love Kobe and what he told them in a time of need. Whether you were a fan of his or not, there is no denying what Kobe was able to do as both a player and a human being.

This weekend, Chicago is the home of the All-Star game and at the arena, there is a huge Kobe Bryant memorial where people can leave signatures. Today on First Take, Miami Heat legend did just that as he placed his name amongst many others. You can see him pen his tribute in the clip below.

Former NFL tight end Vernon Davis officially announced his retirement from the NFL prior to Super Bowl LIV on Sunday, February 2nd and he is apparently looking to transition to a career in acting. Davis, 36, has previously made cameo appearances in the 2017 "Baywatch" film as well as the FX tv series "The League," but he will soon be cast in a movie titled "Red Winter," in which where his character is hunted by a drug cartel after witnessing a murder.

During an episode of SportsCenter this week, Davis was asked to put his acting chops on display and he responded by delivering a cringeworthy fake cry that seemed to go on forever. Naturally, Davis' meme-worthy performance quickly made the rounds on twitter. Check out some of the reactions to his sobbing episode in the tweets embedded below.

Kobe Bryant’s passing alongside his daughter in a helicopter crash came as a shocking and unexpected tragedy. Bryant is one of the best players in NBA history and continues to be regarded as such, even in passing. As you can imagine, players on the Los Angeles Lakers were absolutely shocked when they heard the news and were visibly devasted over the loss of one of the game’s biggest legends. In fact, the players found out about the tragedy while flying home from a road trip.

During the latest episode of Danny Green’s podcast, Lakers player Quinn Cook spoke about finding out about Kobe’s passing and how the mood on the plane was incredibly sad.

“I look in front of me and I just see LeBron and AD and Randy and AB, Dwight — everybody was just crushed,” Cook said before describing the prayer LeBron James led on the plane. “[It] was very, very, very, powerful. And, after that, like Danny will tell you, I was crushed. I was crying the whole flight. I was absolutely destroyed.”

Cook later spoke about how the team is still going through the trauma of Kobe’s loss but the practices and games are helping them get through everything. It’s clear the Lakers are a team of brothers and they are doing everything in their power to honor Kobe’s legacy.

Quavo will be among the most notable names competing in the 2020 NBA All Star Celebrity Game on Friday night, and he has plenty of footwear options in the stash for his pursuit of another MVP award. Among the sneakers we'll see on Quavo's feet is Kanye West's Yeezy Basketball sneaker, which will reportedly hit retailers for the first time during All Star weekend.

Ahead of tonight's Celebrity Game, Quavo took to instagram to give his followers an in-hand look at the Yeezy Basketball kicks he'll debut on the court.

The tragic death of Kobe Bryant forced a lot of people to think about legacy in the intersecting worlds of sports and music, and in a new podcast appearance, Big Daddy Kane was prompted to name who he thinks is the closest thing to Kobe in hip-hop history. His answer makes a lot of sense.

One of the all-time rap greats called into Cherie’s World podcast with Cherie Johnson, explaining that he believes Eminem is the rap equivalent to Kobe Bryant. Telling a story about how he first met Kobe Bryant and his reaction after hearing of his tragic passing, Big Daddy Kane noted that he believes the closest thing to Kobe in hip-hop would be Em.

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Without giving much explanation, Big Daddy Kane’s choice is actually pretty accurate, if you ask me. He speaks about how, before meeting Kobe, he was informed about his “cocky and arrogant” reputation, however, the basketball legend proved that incorrect in a few minutes. Eminem also doesn’t have the squeakiest reputation. BDK went on to discuss how Kobe rose the ranks because of his pure talent on the court, which is another thing he has in common with Marshall Mathers. The Detroit icon earned his self-proclaimed Rap God title by being one of the best in his field, proving his superiority instead of simply stating it.

Watch what Big Daddy Kane had to say below.