Author: Brandon King

Johnson C. Smith Rolls Past Albany State 27-7 in Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic

Brandon King

Image I a Pro Football Hall of Fame CANTON, Ohio — Johnson C. Smith University made a statement on the national stage Sunday afternoon, using a dominant rushing attack and opportunistic defense to defeat Albany State University 27-7 in the seventh annual Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. The matchup featured the defending CIAA champion Golden Bulls against the defending SIAC champion Golden Rams, bringing two of Division II’s premier HBCU football programs together in Canton. Johnson C. Smith controlled the game…

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Prairie View A&M Defeats Texas Southern 52-14 in Labor Day Classic

Brandon King

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas — Prairie View A&M scored 28 points in the third quarter and defeated Texas Southern 52-14 on Sunday at Panther Stadium in the Southwestern Athletic Conference opener for both teams. The Panthers improved to 1-0 in SWAC play after losing 49-30 to No. 5 Tarleton State in their season opener. Texas Southern fell to 1-1 overall and 0-1 in conference play. Prairie View led 17-7 at halftime before pulling away in the third quarter. Prairie View Pulls Away After Halftime Prairie View took an early lead when…

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Chris Paul Says Clippers’ Handling of His Final Season Was “One of the Most Disrespectful Things” He’s Ever Endured

Brandon King

Chris Paul is opening up about one of the most painful chapters of his legendary NBA career—and he isn’t holding back about the way his final season with the Los Angeles Clippers came to an end. Appearing on Daniel Lubetzky’s Build or Break podcast, the recently retired 12-time All-Star described the Clippers’ handling of his departure as “probably one of the most disrespectful things that I’ve endured.” For Paul, the situation wasn’t simply about basketball. It was personal. “Nobody Cares” Paul explained that his wife, children and those closest to…

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Edward Waters President Takes Responsibility for Jackson State Loss, Announces Major Change to Football Scheduling

Brandon King

JACKSON, Miss. — Edward Waters University President and CEO A. Zachary Faison Jr., Ed.D., J.D., is taking responsibility for the decision to schedule Saturday’s matchup against Jackson State — and says the university will take a dramatically different approach to Division I football games moving forward. Following Edward Waters’ 66-14 loss to Jackson State in the 2026 season opener, Faison issued a lengthy message to the university’s student-athletes, coaches, athletics administrators and supporters in which he defended the Tigers’ effort while openly questioning whether the financial and competitive realities of…

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Roger Goodell Finalizes Four-Year Extension to Remain NFL Commissioner Through 2030

Brandon King

NFL teams were notified Sunday that Goodell has finalized a new four-season contract extension that will keep him in the commissioner’s office through the 2030 NFL season, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The new agreement will expire on March 31, 2031. Goodell has served as NFL commissioner since 2006, when he succeeded Paul Tagliabue. The new agreement ensures that he will remain at the helm of the league through a period expected to include major decisions surrounding the NFL’s next collective bargaining agreement, international expansion and the league’s continued growth.…

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Nike Removed From S&P 100 After 18 Years as Stock Suffers Massive Decline

Brandon King

Nike is officially losing its place among America’s largest blue-chip companies. S&P Dow Jones Indices announced that Nike will be removed from the S&P 100, effective before the market opens on September 21, 2026, as part of the index’s quarterly rebalance. The move marks the end of Nike’s reported 18-year run in the S&P 100 and represents another major setback for one of the most recognizable brands in the world. Nike’s stock has experienced a dramatic decline from its 2021 highs. Shares recently closed at $38.40, with the company’s market…

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Kelsey Mitchell, A’ja Wilson Named WNBA Players of the Month for August

Brandon King

The WNBA has named Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell and Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson its Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month, respectively, for August. For Mitchell, the honor caps a sensational month in which she emerged as one of the league’s most explosive scorers. Mitchell averaged 28.9 points, 1.9 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game during August while shooting 55.6% from the field and 53.4% from three-point range. She scored a league-high 318 points during the month. The Indiana guard was particularly dominant from beyond the…

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AEW Wrestler Andy “The Butcher” Williams Dead at 48

Brandon King

Andy Williams, best known to professional wrestling fans as “The Butcher” during his time with All Elite Wrestling (AEW), has died at the age of 48. According to TMZ, the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that Williams died following a medical emergency during an independent wrestling event in Pennsylvania. Williams collapsed Saturday night during an Enjoy Wrestling event at Mr. Smalls Theatre in Millvale, Pennsylvania. He was competing alongside his longtime tag-team partner, The Blade, when the medical emergency occurred. According to reports, Williams’ legs buckled near the conclusion…

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“Sport Blue” Air Jordan VI OG Is Finally Returning in Fall 2027 With Nike Air

Brandon King

After years of speculation, one of the most coveted Air Jordan VI colorways is reportedly making its long-awaited return. The “Sport Blue” Air Jordan VI OG is expected to return in Fall 2027, bringing back the classic White/Sport Blue-Black color scheme that has remained a favorite among Air Jordan collectors. The news was reported by zSneakerHeadz and SneakerFiles, marking another major Air Jordan VI release planned for 2027. An OG Favorite Returns Originally released in 1991, the “Sport Blue” Air Jordan VI became part of the iconic lineup of Michael…

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MAC Releases Official Statement Regarding Western Michigan–Michigan Football Game

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The Mid-American Conference has released an official statement addressing the controversial ending of Saturday’s Western Michigan–Michigan football game and the decision to restore time to the game clock. Michigan escaped with a dramatic victory after appearing to run out of time, only for officials to award the Wolverines one additional play following a replay review. Following the conclusion of the game, the MAC and Western Michigan contacted the Big Ten office seeking clarification regarding both the replay review and the decision to put time back on the clock. According to…

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