Day: July 23, 2026

SIAC Unveils 2026 Preseason Football Honors; Edward Waters Tabbed as Championship Favorite

Brandon King

The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has released its 2026 preseason football honors and predicted order of finish, with defending powerhouse Edward Waters entering the season as the team to beat. The Tigers not only claimed the top spot in the preseason poll, but also swept the conference’s top individual awards. Senior running back Johntarrious Thomas was named SIAC Preseason Offensive Player of the Year, while junior linebacker Trevon French earned Preseason Defensive Player of the Year honors. Edward Waters leads preseason recognition Edward Waters placed four players on the…

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Ric Bucher Believes LeBron James Didn’t Expect the Lakers’ Luka Dončić Move to End His Time in Los Angeles

Brandon King

The ripple effects of the Los Angeles Lakers’ decision to acquire Luka Dončić continue to fuel debate throughout the NBA, and longtime NBA reporter Ric Bucher believes one person may have been caught off guard by how quickly the franchise’s priorities changed: LeBron James. Speaking on Finding the Seams with Brendan Haywood, Bucher suggested James didn’t anticipate the Lakers landing Dončić—or the blockbuster move ultimately signaling the end of his tenure in Los Angeles. According to Bucher, the acquisition wasn’t simply about pairing another superstar with James for another championship…

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Report: Grizzlies, D’Angelo Russell Expected to Work Toward Offseason Exit

Brandon King

D’Angelo Russell’s time with the Memphis Grizzlies may be short-lived. According to Kelly Iko, Russell is not viewed as a long-term piece for the Grizzlies, with both sides expected to work together on a resolution that would allow the veteran point guard to find a new team before the start of the 2026-27 season. That resolution could come in the form of either a trade or a contract buyout. Russell arrived in Memphis as part of the multi-team deal that reshaped the Grizzlies’ backcourt, but the latest reporting suggests the…

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Stephen Curry Makes History With First-Ever Hall of Fame Exhibit for an Active Player

Brandon King

Stephen Curry continues to redefine what basketball greatness looks like. The Golden State Warriors superstar is set to become the first active player in history to receive a dedicated exhibit at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, marking another unprecedented milestone in one of the NBA’s most decorated careers. The immersive exhibit, titled “Stephen Curry: Beyond the Arc,” opens this week in Springfield, Massachusetts, and celebrates not only Curry’s on-court accomplishments but also his impact on the game, business, philanthropy, and culture.  The Hall of Fame has traditionally reserved this…

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Caitlin Clark Explains Seventh Technical Foul as One More Would Trigger Suspension

Brandon King

Caitlin Clark’s competitive fire has helped make her one of the WNBA’s brightest stars, but it has also left her walking a disciplinary tightrope. The Indiana Fever guard picked up her seventh technical foul of the season during Thursday’s 123-88 victory over the Connecticut Sun, leaving her just one technical foul away from an automatic one-game suspension under WNBA rules. Following the game, Clark explained exactly what led to the technical. According to Clark, Connecticut guard Saniya Rivers had been talking throughout the contest. After Indiana had firmly taken control…

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Warriors Reportedly Unwilling to Meet Asking Price for Anthony Davis, LeBron James Trade Package

Brandon King

The Golden State Warriors are reportedly unwilling to pay the steep price necessary to acquire Anthony Davis in a blockbuster deal that could have also reunited him with LeBron James. According to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania, speaking on The Pat McAfee Show, the Washington Wizards were seeking multiple unprotected first-round picks along with draft-pick swaps from Golden State in any trade involving Davis. The Warriors ultimately balked at that asking price, causing negotiations centered around a potential Davis-LeBron package to come to a halt. Golden State’s reluctance underscores the…

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Kayla McBride Says She Never Officially Declined WNBA All-Star 3-Point Contest Invitation

Brandon King

Veteran sharpshooter Kayla McBride is setting the record straight after reports circulated that she declined an invitation to participate in the WNBA All-Star 3-Point Contest. McBride pushed back on that narrative, revealing that she never received what she considered an official invitation. “I received a half ass invite to the 3 pt contest through my agent in a text randomly 48 hours ago… not officially.” The Minnesota Lynx guard’s comments suggest the issue wasn’t a lack of interest in competing, but rather the manner and timing in which the invitation…

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First Look: Air Jordan 15 SP “Hyper Blue” Set for March 12 Release

Brandon King

Jordan Brand is continuing to breathe new life into one of the most polarizing silhouettes in the Air Jordan line. The Air Jordan 15 SP “Hyper Blue” is scheduled to release on March 12, and a first look at the sneaker has now surfaced. The shoe is dressed in a bold Hyper Blue/Hyper Blue/Multi-Color color scheme (Style Code: IV7643-400) that lives up to its name. Nearly every component—from the leather mudguard and midsole to the tongue, heel, and laces—is drenched in vibrant Hyper Blue. What truly sets the sneaker apart,…

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Olivia Miles Makes WNBA History, Becomes Fastest Player to Reach 500 Points and 150 Assists

Brandon King

Olivia Miles is already putting her name alongside some of the biggest young stars in the WNBA. The Minnesota Lynx rookie has made league history, becoming the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 500 points and 150 assists, accomplishing the milestone in just 26 games. 🤯 Miles surpassed the previous marks held by two of the league’s most talked-about young stars: The accomplishment highlights Miles’ rare combination of scoring ability, playmaking, and impact as a rookie guard. After a standout collegiate career at University of Notre Dame, Miles entered…

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