Day: July 7, 2026

On Court Kicks: What Coco Gauff Wore in Her Historic Wimbledon Semifinal Run

Brandon King

The Shoe New Balance Coco CG2 As Coco Gauff continues to make history on tennis’ biggest stages, she’s doing it in a shoe designed specifically for the explosive, dynamic style that has made her one of the sport’s brightest stars. With Gauff advancing to the first Wimbledon semifinal of her career, her signature New Balance Coco CG2 is once again taking center stage. More than just a signature sneaker, the CG2 represents New Balance’s commitment to building a performance shoe tailored to one of the game’s elite athletes. For fans…

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Coco Gauff Rallies Past Jessica Pegula to Reach First Wimbledon Semifinal

Brandon King

LONDON — Coco Gauff has added another milestone to her already impressive résumé. The reigning French Open champion advanced to the first Wimbledon semifinal of her career on Tuesday, rallying from a set down to defeat fellow American Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 on Centre Court. Gauff entered the match seeking to break through at the All England Club after never advancing beyond the fourth round in her previous Wimbledon appearances. She accomplished exactly that, overcoming an early deficit with her trademark athleticism, powerful baseline play, and mental toughness. After…

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Since When Did Intelligence Become a Disease? The Jaylen Brown Double Standard

HODARI Brown

There was a time when athletes were criticized for not thinking beyond the game. Now, apparently, they are criticized for thinking too much. That is the contradiction at the center of the recent attacks against Jaylen Brown. Following Brown’s reported trade from Boston, sports commentator Colin Cowherd said anonymous NBA sources described Brown as having “a disease” because he “thinks he’s the smartest guy in every room.” According to Cowherd, an unnamed executive and scout suggested Brown became unwilling to listen to bosses, consultants, or teammates because he believed he…

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Knicks Finals MVP Jalen Brunson Undergoes Left Wrist Surgery After Playing Through Injury During Championship Run

Brandon King

NEW YORK — New York Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson has undergone surgery on his left wrist after playing through the injury during the team’s championship run, according to ESPN. Brunson is expected to resume basketball activities later this summer. Sources told ESPN that Brunson suffered the wrist injury during the postseason but continued to play through it as he led the Knicks to the franchise’s first NBA championship in more than five decades. The offseason provided the ideal opportunity to address the injury surgically, with the expectation that he will…

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Donovan Mitchell Agrees to Four-Year, $273 Million Maximum Extension With Cavaliers

Brandon King

The Cleveland Cavaliers have ensured their franchise player will remain in Northeast Ohio for years to come. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, All-NBA guard Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a four-year, $273 million maximum contract extension with the Cavaliers. The deal includes a player option for the 2030-31 season and a full trade kicker, giving Mitchell added flexibility while reaffirming Cleveland’s commitment to building around its superstar. The agreement comes after Mitchell delivered another outstanding campaign, leading the Cavaliers to one of the NBA’s best records and solidifying himself as…

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Miami Heat Officially Sign Andrew Wiggins to Contract Extension

Brandon King

The Miami Heat have officially locked in one of their core veterans, announcing Monday that they have signed forward Andrew Wiggins to a contract extension. While the team did not disclose the financial terms of the agreement, the extension comes after Wiggins exercised his player option for the 2026-27 season and agreed to add two additional years to his deal, keeping him in Miami for the foreseeable future. Reports indicate the contract is worth $64 million over three years, including the upcoming season, with a player option in the final…

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Quinten Post Signs Three-Year, $30 Million Offer Sheet With Memphis Grizzlies; Warriors Have Final Say

Brandon King

The Memphis Grizzlies are making a play for one of the NBA’s emerging stretch big men. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, restricted free agent Quinten Post has agreed to a three-year, $30 million offer sheet with the Grizzlies. The Golden State Warriors now have until 11:59 p.m. ET on Tuesday to decide whether to match the offer and retain the 7-footer or allow him to head to Memphis.   The 26-year-old center continued to develop into a valuable rotational piece for Golden State during the 2025-26 campaign, averaging 7.7 points…

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