Day: October 1, 2026

“Black/Barely Volt” Air Jordan 4028 Official Images Revealed Ahead of October 2 Release

Brandon King

Jordan Brand is bringing one of its most unconventional Air Jordan hybrids to the public. The “Black/Barely Volt” Air Jordan 4028 is officially set to release October 2, 2026, giving sneakerheads an opportunity to grab the same colorway that became part of NBA history on the feet of Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo. The shoe carries the style code IR2084-001 and will retail for $200. Nike has confirmed the release through its SNKRS launch calendar, with select retailers also expected to carry the shoe.  The Air Jordan 40 Meets the…

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Daeshun Ruffin Is BACK at Jackson State

Brandon King

Reigning SWAC Player of the Year Daeshun Ruffin will return to Jackson State for the 2026–27 season, the school announced Thursday. Ruffin is coming off one of the most productive individual seasons in the country, averaging 23.3 points, 5.3 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game while shooting 42.6% from the field and 84.3% from the free-throw line. His 23.3 points per game ranked fourth nationally during the 2025–26 season. He also scored at least 30 points eight times and became one of only three Division I players nationally…

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Jessica Shepard Wins 2026 Kia WNBA Most Improved Player

Brandon King

Dallas Wings forward Jessica Shepard has been named the 2026 Kia WNBA Most Improved Player. Shepard made a massive statistical leap in her first season with Dallas, turning a career-best year into her first WNBA Most Improved Player award. The sixth-year forward averaged 14.5 points, 11.1 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game, all career highs. She also led the WNBA with six triple-doubles and recorded 25 double-doubles.  Shepard’s production jumped significantly from her 2025 season with Minnesota, when she averaged 8.0 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists.  The breakout campaign…

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ISIAH THOMAS IS BACK WITH THE KNICKS

Brandon King

Isiah Thomas has been appointed to the New York Knicks’ board of directors, marking his return to the organization. The former Knicks head coach and president will join the board when the Knicks become a standalone public company. Thomas previously served as the Knicks’ president from 2003–2008 and head coach from 2006–2008. ⚠️ Important: This is a board-level role. Thomas is not returning as the Knicks’ president, coach or basketball operations executive. Still… after nearly two decades away from the organization, Isiah Thomas is officially back in the Knicks family.…

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Ja Morant Unveils Martin Lawrence-Inspired Nike Ja 4

Brandon King

Ja Morant is bringing some ’90s sitcom nostalgia to the basketball court. The former Memphis Grizzlies superstar has unveiled a wild new Nike Ja 4 inspired by Martin Lawrence and the iconic sitcom Martin. The eye-catching PE draws inspiration from the Ike Turner costume Martin wore during the “Boo’s in the House” Halloween episode, giving the Ja 4 a colorful, unmistakably ’90s aesthetic. The sneaker features a bold red, black and white floral-style pattern, metallic silver Swoosh detailing, a removable red bow and jeweled Ja branding. And yes—the sneaker is…

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ANGEL REESE WINS 2026 WNBA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Brandon King

Angel Reese is officially the 2026 Kia WNBA Defensive Player of the Year. The Atlanta Dream forward has made franchise history, becoming the first player in Atlanta Dream history to win the WNBA’s Defensive Player of the Year award. Reese received 46 votes from the national panel of 74 sportswriters and broadcasters. REESE’S HISTORIC 2026 SEASON Reese was one of the league’s most disruptive defenders while putting together a historic rebounding season. She finished the regular season averaging: Reese also led the WNBA in defensive win shares with 3.39, while…

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BREAKING: A’ja Wilson Will NOT Be Fined or Suspended After Game 2 Fan Incident

Brandon King

A’ja Wilson is cleared. The WNBA has determined that the Las Vegas Aces star will not be fined or suspended following Tuesday’s Game 2 interaction with a fan during the Aces’ playoff matchup against the Indiana Fever, according to The Athletic’s Annie Costabile. Other Aces players involved in the incident also will not face additional punishment. Wilson was assessed a technical foul after she confronted a fan near the baseline during the fourth quarter. The WNBA’s official Game 2 recap states that Wilson and the fan appeared to point and…

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Marshall Faulk Responds to UAPB Coach Alonzo Hampton’s Homecoming Comments

Brandon King

Southern head coach Marshall Faulk has responded to UAPB head coach Alonzo Hampton’s comments surrounding Pine Bluff being selected as the Jaguars’ homecoming opponent. And Hampton’s point wasn’t simply about using homecoming as motivation. It was about what being selected as someone else’s homecoming opponent says about how that program views UAPB. Hampton pointed to UAPB repeatedly being picked near the bottom of the SWAC preseason projections and the Golden Lions’ history of appearing on opponents’ homecoming schedules. “When you sign up people for homecoming, I think you probably got…

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BREAKING: Donovan Mitchell Signs New Multiyear adidas Extension, D.O.N. Issue 10 Confirmed

Brandon King

Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell and adidas are keeping their signature partnership going. Mitchell has signed a new multiyear contract extension with adidas, a deal that will carry the All-Star guard into his 10th signature shoe with the brand. The milestone puts Mitchell in an exclusive group of just seven active NBA players to reach 10 signature shoes with the same footwear company. And the next chapter will extend beyond basketball and sneakers. D.O.N. Issue 10 Is Coming Mitchell’s new agreement means the D.O.N. signature line will continue through a…

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Grambling State QB RJ Johnson III Out; Jacobe Robinson Set to Start

Brandon King

Grambling State will be without starting quarterback RJ Johnson III for the foreseeable future due to an undisclosed health issue. According to the Ruston Daily Leader, Johnson will miss Saturday’s matchup with Alcorn State as the Tigers make another change at quarterback. Head coach Mickey Joseph confirmed that Jacobe Robinson will start, with Ashton Frye also expected to see action. Johnson did not play in Grambling State’s 21–14 loss to Prairie View A&M last Saturday. Robinson handled the majority of the snaps in that game, completing 9 of 18 passes…

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