Author: Brandon King

ESPN’s Kawhi Leonard Report Is Under Major Scrutiny After NBA Drops Hammer on Clippers

Brandon King

Just weeks ago, ESPN reported that the NBA had found “no evidence” that Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money through team sponsors to Kawhi Leonard to circumvent the league’s salary cap. Now, the NBA’s completed investigation has produced a dramatically different picture. The league announced Wednesday that the Clippers circumvented the salary cap by funneling millions of dollars to Leonard through third-party companies, including Aspiration, Boingo Wireless, Daktronics and Lockton Insurance. The consequences were enormous: The NBA’s investigative report says Ballmer, Zucker and Frank played roles in connecting Leonard with…

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Satou Sabally Out for Remainder of 2026 WNBA Season With Head Injury

Brandon King

The New York Liberty have suffered a major blow heading into the final stretch of the 2026 WNBA season. Liberty forward Satou Sabally will miss the remainder of the 2026 season, including the playoffs, as she continues to recover from a head injury suffered June 23 against the Las Vegas Aces. Sabally has been sidelined since the June matchup after taking a blow to the head and face while competing for a rebound. She attempted to return to the game but ultimately exited after playing just eight minutes. The injury…

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BREAKING: UNC Football GM Michael Lombardi Resigns Amid Ongoing Investigation

Brandon King

The turmoil surrounding the North Carolina football program has taken another major turn. Michael Lombardi has resigned from his position as general manager of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill football program, effective September 3, 2026, the university announced Thursday. Lombardi had been on paid administrative leave since July 27 while UNC conducted an internal investigation. The university confirmed that his resignation will not end the investigation. > “The University will continue its ongoing investigation and will consider all appropriate corrective actions responsive to the information it learns.”…

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Bethune-Cookman trounced 73-6 by Central Florida in season opener

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ORLANDO, Fla. — UCF opened the 2026 season with a historic display of dominance Thursday night, overwhelming Bethune-Cookman 73-6 in one of the most lopsided results in the Knights’ recent history. The defeat marked a difficult season debut for the Wildcats, who struggled to match UCF’s pace on either side of the ball. UCF quickly amassed a 21-0 lead in the first quarter, setting the tone with an explosive start and maintaining control throughout the game. The Knight built a 38-0 lead at the break and despite the second half…

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Amen Thompson Gets The Bag: Rockets Lock Up Rising Star With $208 Million Extension

Brandon King

The Houston Rockets have made a massive commitment to one of the most promising young players in the NBA. Amen Thompson has agreed to a five-year, $208 million rookie-scale contract extension with the Rockets, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal also includes a 10% trade kicker, giving Thompson additional financial protection if he is traded during the life of the contract. Thompson, selected No. 4 overall by Houston in the 2023 NBA Draft, has quickly developed into one of the league’s most intriguing young two-way players. During the 2025-26…

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Claudin Cherelus Makes Carolina Panthers’ 53-Man Roster, Keeps Alcorn State on the NFL Map

Brandon King

Former Alcorn State linebacker Claudin Cherelus has officially made the Carolina Panthers’ 53-man active roster, giving the SWAC another representative on an NFL roster heading into the 2026 season. Cherelus’ journey to this point is a testament to perseverance. After going undrafted in the 2023 NFL Draft, Cherelus signed with the New York Jets before being released during final roster cuts. Carolina claimed him off waivers shortly afterward, giving the Alcorn State product an opportunity to continue his NFL career. Now, three years later, Cherelus has established himself in Carolina.…

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”See You in Court!” Eyes Kanter Freedom files federal lawsuit against Chicago Sky

Brandon King

The situation involving former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom, the Chicago Sky and WNBA guard Natasha Cloud has officially moved from the arena to the courtroom. Freedom announced Thursday that he has filed a federal complaint challenging his ejection from the Chicago Sky’s Aug. 23 game against the Indiana Fever at Wintrust Arena. “🚨 SEE YOU IN COURT!!!” Freedom wrote in announcing the lawsuit. According to the complaint, Freedom alleges that he was removed from the arena while exercising what he describes as his First Amendment rights. He was sitting…

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PE Corner: LSU reveals Nike Vaporposite Pro PE cleats

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LSU Football is bringing some serious Tiger energy to the field with a brand-new Nike Vaporposite Pro Player Exclusive (PE) cleat. The Tigers unveiled the latest PE dressed in LSU’s signature purple and gold, with tiger-inspired detailing giving the performance model a distinctly Baton Rouge feel. The design also features custom LSU branding, with a tiger eye logo on the tongue and “GEAUX TIGERS” on the rear pull tab, making this one of the more eye-catching footwear looks heading into the 2026 season. The Vaporposite Pro is built as a…

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Kentucky State Makes Major Jump to No. 2 in Latest HBCU Division II Football Coaches Poll

Brandon King

Image via Kentucky State Athletics Kentucky State is making a major move up the national HBCU Division II football rankings. The Thorobreds, fresh off a dominant 41-14 over Central State, climbed four spots to No. 2 in the latest HBCU Division II Football Coaches Poll powered by BOXTOROW, signaling that national coaches are taking notice of Kentucky State’s early-season performance. Even more impressive, Kentucky State received first-place votes in the latest poll. The jump puts the Thorobreds firmly among the top teams in HBCU Division II football and gives the…

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Clippers Fire Back at NBA: ‘This Type of Witch Hunt Flies in the Face of Fundamental Fairness’

Brandon King

The Los Angeles Clippers are officially going to war with the NBA. Following the league’s unprecedented punishment stemming from its investigation into alleged salary-cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard, the Clippers have sent a blistering letter to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver accusing the league of conducting a fundamentally unfair and predetermined investigation. The letter, written by O’Melveny & Myers attorney David N. Kelley, argues that the NBA failed to live up to promises Silver made nearly one year ago when announcing the investigation. At the time, Silver said the process would…

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