Day: June 6, 2022

Initial look at the Air Jordan XXXVII

Brandon King

Even though the Air Jordan XXXVI is still in the midst of a successful run, its is natural that, at least in part, eyes and speculation would turn toward the next chapter in the most storied and fabled signature line in sneaker history, the Air Jordan XXXVII. It appears that the XXXVII will follow the precedent set by every model since the XXXI in that it takes certain design cues from the sneaker 30 years its junior , in this case that would obviously be the Air Jordan VII. The…

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Who will, Who won’t and Who might: June 6, 2022 NBA Injury Report

Brandon King

Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Clint Capela C Apr 26 Day-To-Day Bogdan Bogdanovic SG Apr 26 Day-To-Day Lou Williams SG Apr 25 Out Williams (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s Game 5 against the Heat, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports. Brooklyn Nets NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Seth Curry SG May 9 Out Curry underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle Monday and is expected to make a full recovery prior to the start next season’s training camp, Alex Schiffer of The Athletic reports. Ben Simmons…

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June 5 2022 WNBA StatCap

Brandon King

Who Got It Done Yesterday’s Top Performers PTS TRB AST GmSc Kelsey Plum (LVA) 32 4 5 27.5 Sabrina Ionescu (NYL) 31 5 7 25.8 Jonquel Jones (CON) 25 8 6 24.6 Skylar Diggins-Smith (PHO) 29 1 2 23.1 Brionna Jones (CON) 21 8 4 22.3 POINTS 1. Kelsey Plum LVA 32 2. Sabrina Ionescu NYL 31 3. Skylar Diggins-Smith PHO 29 4. Aerial Powers MIN 27 5. Jonquel Jones CON 25 REBOUNDS 1. Kayla Thornton DAL 15 2. Candace Parker CHI 13 3. Alyssa Thomas CON 11 4. Nia Coffey ATL 10 4. Satou Sabally DAL 10 ASSISTS 1. Alyssa Thomas CON 12 2. Rui…

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June 5, 2022 NBA Finals StatCap: Warriors tie the series in emphatic fashion

Brandon King

Who Got It Done Player Spotlight- Kevon Looney While Stephen Curry, and to a slightly lesser extent Jordan Poole, will get the lion’s share of the accolades for the Warriors Game 2 win over the Boston Celtics, the contributions of one Kevon Grant Looney must not be overlooked. Looney went 6/6 from the floor for 12 points, but also contributed 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, 1 block and was a +17 on the evening. Top Performers Rk Player Tm   Opp   MP FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P%…

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Boxer tries to fight non-existent opponent

Brandon King

A disturbing scene played out in a boxing ring in Durban, South Africa. Previously unbeaten fighter Simiso Buthelezi (4-1) took on Siphesihle Mntungwa (7-1-2) for the WBF African Lightweight title. In the bout’s final round, an exchange between the pugilists ended Mntungwa failing through the ropes. After the fight was resumed, Buthelezi began throwing punches- but not at his opponent. In a strange and unnerving turn of events, Buthelezi turned from Mntungwa and tried to fight an adversary who was not there, as he unleashed several punches that only found…

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