Day: August 22, 2026

Indiana Fever Clinch 2026 WNBA Playoff Berth

Brandon King

image via the Indiana Fever The Indiana Fever are officially playoff bound. Indiana secured its spot in the 2026 WNBA Playoffs presented by Google Pixel on Friday night without even taking the court. The Fever clinched after the Portland Fire suffered an 82-79 loss to the Toronto Tempo.  The postseason berth marks Indiana’s third consecutive playoff appearance and makes the Fever the fourth team to qualify for the 2026 WNBA postseason.  A third straight postseason appearance The Fever’s return to the playoffs continues a remarkable turnaround for the franchise. Indiana…

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Vin Baker Joins Erik Spoelstra’s Miami Heat Coaching Staff, Reuniting With Giannis Antetokounmpo

Brandon King

The Miami Heat are adding a familiar face for Giannis Antetokounmpo. After spending the past eight seasons as an assistant coach with the Milwaukee Bucks, former NBA All-Star Vin Baker is joining Erik Spoelstra’s coaching staff in Miami, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. Baker’s arrival gives the Heat another member of Giannis’ inner circle as the two-time MVP begins a new chapter in Miami. Baker and Antetokounmpo developed a close bond during their time together in Milwaukee, both professionally and personally. From Milwaukee to Miami Baker joined the Bucks’…

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Kentucky State’s Laila Wheaton Earns 2026 SIAC Women’s Volleyball Preseason First-Team Honors

Brandon King

image via Kentucky State Volleyball Kentucky State University junior middle blocker Laila Wheaton is entering the 2026 volleyball season with preseason recognition from the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Wheaton has been named to the 2026 SIAC Women’s Volleyball Preseason First Team, placing her among the conference’s top returning players heading into the upcoming season. The junior middle blocker will look to build on her previous contributions for the Thorobrettes as Kentucky State prepares for another competitive SIAC campaign. Being selected to the preseason first team represents a strong vote of…

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