Author: Brandon King

Statement on Tiger Woods’ condition

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From Scott Polacek of B/R: Tiger Woods‘ official Twitter account released a message providing an update on the legendary golfer’s health following Tuesday’s single-car crash that left him hospitalized. The announcement thanked those who offered their support and explained that Woods underwent surgery due to fractures to the upper and lower portions of the tibia and fibula bones, as well as injuries to his foot and ankle. “He is currently awake, responsive, and recovering in the hospital room,” the message read. “Thank you to the wonderful doctors and hospital staff…

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Preseason All-SWAC Football team announced

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From the Southwestern Athletic Conference: BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Southwestern Athletic Conference has released its revised Spring 2021 Preseason All-SWAC Football team with Alabama A&M’s Aqeel Glass being named Preseason Offensive Player of the Year. The preseason team and preseason poll was updated to include only student-athletes and teams scheduled to participate during the spring season. The preseason team and predicted order of finish was voted on by the league’s head coaches and sports information directors. Student-athletes were selected to the team based upon total number of votes received. Alabama A&M’s Glass…

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Tiger Woods sustains multiple leg injuries in car crash

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From Tim Schmitt of Golf Week: Tiger Woods was injured in a Los Angeles-area car crash and needed to be pulled from his vehicle on Tuesday morning. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s office released a statement that Woods was injured in a crash in Ranchos Palos Verdes on Hawthorne Boulevard. Woods, 45, was at Riviera Country Club over the weekend as host of the Genesis Invitational, but was out of the field due to a recent back surgery. The single-car rollover crash took place at just after 7 a.m. PT,…

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February 22, 2021 NBA Recap

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Who Got It Done pt rb ast Devin BookerPHO vs. POR 34 4 4 R. WestbrookWAS @ LAL 32 14 9 Bradley BealWAS @ LAL 33 7 6   3 stl T. HardawayDAL vs. MEM 29 4 0   7-11 3-pt S. Gilgeous-AlexanderOKC vs. MIA 27 2 5 Kendrick NunnMIA @ OKC 20 5 9   3 stl , 2 blk M. HarrellLAL vs. WAS 26 9 2   2 blk Joe InglesUTA vs. CHO 21 5 6   7-10 3-pt Coby WhiteCHI @ HOU 24 10 2 Georges NiangUTA vs. CHO 21 3 1…

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: CT Man charged with robbery in sneaker sale

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The latest edition of Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers takes us to Enfield, Connecticut, where a local man was arrested in a sneaker sale that went awry. According to police chief Alaric Fox, on January an officer was driving through the Bigelow Commons housing complex shortly before 11 p.m. when he had a brief conversation with a man waiting in a car at the complex. The gentleman indicated to the officer that he was waiting for 23-year-old Xavier McFarlane, who was the buyer of a pair of Air Jordans…

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February 21, 2021 NBA Recap

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Who Got It Done pt rb ast Trae YoungATL vs. DEN 35 6 15   11-13 ft N. VučevićORL vs. DET 37 12 3   2 blk Jarrett AllenCLE vs. OKC 26 17 2   11-11 fg G. AntetokounmpoMIL vs. SAC 38 18 4   19-24 ft James HardenBRK @ LAC 37 11 7   2 stl Ben SimmonsPHI @ TOR 28 9 5   10-14 ft Khris MiddletonMIL vs. SAC 32 8 6   4 stl , 2 blk Paul GeorgeLAC vs. BRK 34 6 7   2 blk S. Gilgeous-AlexanderOKC @ CLE 31 4 9   10-12…

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An initial look at the “Covellite” Adidas Yeezy Boost 380

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This “Covellite” iteration will be the latest addition to the Adidas Yeezy Boost 380 roster. Inspired by the mineral of the same name, its Primeknit upper is a combination of dark blues with a bit of purple. Below this upper is Boost midsole housed within a translucent midsole and a gum rubber outsole. The “Covellite” Adidas Yeezy Boost 380 is scheduled to release March 15 at adidas.com/Yeezy and select retail establishments; they will carry a $230 USD sticker price. Adidas Yeezy Boost 380 Covellite/Covellite-Covellite $230 March 15, 2021

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Deion Sanders era at Jackson State begins with 53-0 victory

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From the Southwestern Athletic Conference: JACKSON, Miss. – The Jackson State Tigers defeated Edwards Waters 53-0 as the program officially started the Deion Sanders era. “We had a blast out there,” said junior linebacker Keonte Hampton, who recorded a team-high seven tackles. “It was fun to get the win with this group guys and this team. We open conference play next week against Mississippi Valley State and excited to open conference play.” “We were really excited to play this football game. It’s a game we all love.” The Tigers defense allowed just 104 yards…

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Minnesota Timberwolves break off Ryan Saunders, bring in replacement already

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It appears that familial history and ties to the franchise were not enough to continue Ryan Saunders’ tenure as head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Saunders, who is the son of the late, great and highly regarded coach Flip Saunders was shown the door by the franchise Sunday, after the team stumbled to a 7-24 record this season. From Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN: The Minnesota Timberwolves have fired coach Ryan Saunders, the team announced Sunday night. The Timberwolves will name an interim head coach on Monday. Minnesota has dropped 24 of 31…

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Deion Sanders’ belongings thought to be stolen during Jackson’s State opening game.

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Jackson State opened up the SWAC spring football with a 53-0 shellacking of Edward Waters College but all was not well in Jackson this Sunday. During the game , some scamp broke into the Jackson State locker room and helped themselves to the coaches personal items, including his watch, wallet and cellular phone. Before slamming his hand down in frustration and aggravation Sanders said, We’re going to find out who did it.” But wait there’s a twist to this story. According to further reporting from Ross Dellenger of SINow the…

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