Author: Brandon King

Reggie Barlow Says HBCUs Should Get at Least $1 Million for “Money Games”

Brandon King

Image via the Nashville Post The beginning of the college football season is rife with lopsided matchups that end in blowouts as schools bludgeon overmatched, lower tiered opponents.  Many times HBCUs are often fodder in these games, as the financial constraints the schools are already saddled with necessitate they are a piñata in these gridiron beatdowns in order to garner the payouts that can largely fund their athletics.  Even other HBCU’s are not immune to to being punching bags for their higher division counterparts as there are several of these…

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Isaiah Johnson Becomes First NIL Athlete Signed to Dwyane Wade’s Way of Wade Brand

Brandon King

Texas sophomore point guard Isaiah Johnson is making history off the court. The rising NCAA guard has become the first NIL athlete to sign with Dwyane Wade’s Way of Wade brand under Li-Ning, marking a significant step in the brand’s expansion into college basketball and the growing NIL sneaker landscape. Johnson announced the partnership alongside Wade and Way of Wade, joining a brand built around the Hall of Fame guard’s playing career and basketball influence. Way of Wade operates as Dwyane Wade’s signature basketball brand through its partnership with Li-Ning,…

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Ezi Magbegor Suffers Torn ACL, Will Miss Remainder of 2026 Season

Brandon King

Seattle Storm star and Australian national team standout Ezi Magbegor has suffered a torn ACL during the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup and will miss the remainder of the 2026 season. The Seattle Storm confirmed the devastating news Thursday, sending its support to Magbegor following the injury. Magbegor suffered the injury during Australia’s World Cup matchup against Italy after going down in the first quarter. She was unable to continue. The injury is a major blow to both the Opals and the Storm. Magbegor’s 2026 WNBA Season Magbegor appeared…

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Memphis Grizzlies Make Major Broadcast Change, Move Regional Games to DAZN

Brandon King

The Memphis Grizzlies are making a major change to how fans watch the team. Memphis is moving its regional broadcasts to DAZN, replacing the traditional cable-channel model with a streaming-first platform. The move places the Grizzlies among a growing group of NBA teams turning to streaming for their local television coverage. But Memphis fans won’t have to pay for every game. Fifteen Grizzlies games will be available free over the air, giving fans a traditional television option even as the team’s primary regional broadcast home moves to streaming. Memphis Is…

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Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe Reunite for ‘Club Shay Shay’ Episode After ‘Undisputed’ Split

Brandon King

Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe are officially back together on camera. The former Undisputed cohosts have filmed a reunion episode for Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay podcast, according to Front Office Sports. The reunion marks a notable moment for two of the biggest personalities in sports media. Bayless and Sharpe cohosted Undisputed together until Sharpe departed the Fox Sports program in 2023. Bayless remained with the show before eventually leaving Fox Sports the following year. Now, years after their partnership came to an end, the two are sitting down together again.…

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NFL Investigating Eagles Security Chief Dom DiSandro After Emmanuel Acho Crash Allegations

Brandon King

BREAKING: The NFL is investigating Philadelphia Eagles senior advisor and chief security officer Dom DiSandro following allegations made by former NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho about how a car accident involving an NFL player was allegedly handled, according to longtime Philadelphia reporter Derrick Gunn. The investigation stems from comments Acho made on his podcast in July while discussing an incident from his playing career. Acho said he once rear-ended another vehicle while driving to practice and contacted team security. According to Acho, a security official instructed him to send away the…

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BREAKING: Former Purdue Star Trey Kaufman-Renn Enters Transfer Portal After Receiving TRO for Sixth Season

Brandon King

Former Purdue star Trey Kaufman-Renn has entered the transfer portal, according to ESPN’s Jeff Borzello. The development comes just one day after Kaufman-Renn was granted a temporary restraining order allowing him to pursue a sixth season of college basketball while his eligibility case against the NCAA moves forward. Kaufman-Renn’s situation is particularly unusual because he was selected No. 59 overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2026 NBA Draft. Rather than immediately beginning his professional career, the former Boilermaker is now seeking another opportunity at the college level. Kaufman-Renn was…

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2026 “Space Jam” Air Jordan XI Officially Releases December 12

Brandon King

The wait is almost over. The 2026 “Space Jam” Air Jordan XI is officially scheduled to release December 12, 2026, according to the latest release information from @zsneakerheadz. The highly anticipated retro will reportedly be available in full-family sizing, giving sneakerheads of all ages an opportunity to add one of the most recognizable Air Jordan colorways to their collection. The “Space Jam” Air Jordan 11 needs little introduction. Michael Jordan famously wore the silhouette in the 1996 film Space Jam, helping turn the black-and-royal colorway into one of the most…

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Becky Hammon Defends A’ja Wilson Amid World Cup Criticism: “If This Was a Man, There Would Be Nothing to Say”

Brandon King

Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon is standing behind A’ja Wilson following criticism surrounding the reigning WNBA MVP’s decision to withdraw from Team USA’s 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup roster. Asked about Wilson’s health and the criticism surrounding her decision to miss the tournament, Hammon made it clear that she believes Wilson has every right to prioritize her health. “A’ja has every right to do what she feels is best health wise,” Hammon said. Hammon also pushed back on what she sees as a double standard when it…

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Trey Kaufman-Renn Granted Temporary Restraining Order Against NCAA, Can Pursue Sixth College Season

Brandon King

Trey Kaufman-Renn has won a major early victory in his fight against the NCAA. A Clark County, Indiana judge has granted the former Purdue star a temporary restraining order against the NCAA, temporarily preventing the governing body from denying him college eligibility. The ruling allows Kaufman-Renn to join and be recruited by a college basketball program while he awaits another hearing on his request for a preliminary injunction. Kaufman-Renn spent five seasons at Purdue, including a redshirt season after suffering a knee injury as a true freshman. He went on…

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