Author: Brandon King

Three members of the Raptors organisation tested positive for COVID-19

Brandon King

COVID-19 has found the Toronto Raptors. Three members of the organisation have tested positive for the virus. Here is a statement from the team regarding the matter: During the league-mandated testing period prior to training camp, three members of the Toronto Raptors organization tested positive for COVID-19. All three are, and will continue to, self-isolate away from the rest of the organization. Adherence to protocols, follow-up testing and contact tracing has so far revealed no spread to other members of the Raptors organization. We will continue to follow safety protocols,…

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“Chalk White” Adidas Ultra 4D coming mid-December

Brandon King

Combining attributes of the Ultra Boost and the Futurecraft 4D, the Ultra 4D is the brand’s latest hybrid model. It sports a white Primeknit upper which borrows the patters utilised on the aforementioned Ultra Boost along with laces and cage of the same hue. White tongue labels and branding match that also seen on the white external heel. This upper sits atop a white 4D-printed midsole and black rubber outsole. The “Chalk White” Adidas Ultra 4D is scheduled to makes its retail debut December 14 at adidas.com and select retail…

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December 6,2020 NCAA Men’s Basketball Recap

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Who Got it Done pt rb ast Austin ReavesOklahoma @ TCU 32 6 9   16-18 ft Oscar Da SilvaStanford @ N.C. A&T 26 8 4   12-16 fg Joey HauserMichigan St. vs. Western Mich. 24 10 4   6-10 3-pt Greg WilliamsSt. John’s (NY) vs. Stony Brook 21 4 3   6 stl Moses WrightGa Tech vs. Kentucky 21 8 3   2 stl , 3 blk Sandro MamukelashviliSeton Hall @ Penn St. 30 5 4 Andre GordonTexas A&M vs. Tx-Rio Grande 18 4 5   2 stl Mervin JamesNorth Ala. vs. Carver 25 8…

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December 5, 2020 Men’s College Basketball Recap

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Who Got it Done pt rb ast Souley BoumUTEP vs. Sul Ross St. 34 5 11   5-8 3-pt David DukeProvidence vs. Fairl. Dickinson 28 8 1   10-12 ft Justin ChampagniePitt vs. Northern Ill. 22 10 3   2 stl Alan GriffinSyracuse vs. Rider 23 4 5   2 stl Isaiah RossIona @ Hofstra 33 7 3   6-12 3-pt Moses MoodyArkansas vs. Lipscomb 18 8 3 Robbie BeranNorthwestern vs. Chicago St. 19 5 2 Caleb CattoFla. Gulf Coast vs. Florida National 23 8 3   5-10 3-pt Xavier JohnsonPitt vs. Northern Ill. 15 3…

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DeMar DeRozan chased intruder out of his home

Brandon King

From ESPN: San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan said “everything is good” with him and his family after an intruder entered their house while they were home over two weeks ago. TMZ reported that on Nov. 19 that DeRozan heard a commotion in a part of the family’s Los Angeles-area house that included one of his children. When DeRozan checked it out, he found the trespasser and chased the man out of his home, according to TMZ. Justin Bergquist was arrested when he returned to the gated community, with TMZ reporting that the…

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Ban on Bars and Clubs part of NBA’s 2020-21 Health and Safety Guidelines

Brandon King

From The NBA provided its teams with a 158-page health and safety guide for the upcoming 2020-21 season. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the guide bans players and staff from going to bars and clubs; live entertainment and gaming venues; and public gyms, spas and pools while in their home markets. Taking part in large indoor gatherings of 15 or more people is also prohibited. Additionally, Wojnarowski reported that while on the road, players and staff will be permitted to dine at “approved restaurants” either outdoors or in a “fully…

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Brisbane Bullets sign former Magic two way player Vic Law

Brandon King

From nbl.com.au: The Brisbane Bullets have secured their second and final import for the 2020/21 Hungry Jack’s NBL Season with the signing of recent NBA player Vic Law. Law is coming off a 2019/20 season where he played for the Orlando Magic and their G-League affiliate the Lakeland Magic. The 24-year-old appeared in nine games for Orlando, which included a 10-point performance against the New Orleans Pelicans in August in the NBA bubble.  The 6’7” small forward made the 2020 All-NBA G-League Third Team after averaging 19.7 points, 8.1 rebounds…

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Albany State receives $250K donation from the Southern Company Foundation

Brandon King

From Albany State University: Albany State University (ASU) is receiving a donationin the amount of $250,000 as part of the Southern Company Foundation’s $50 million HBCU Initiative, amulti-year investment in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to support technology tools, infrastructure, professional development and more.   “Albany State University values the partnerships the University has established with businesses, not only in our region of Southwest Georgia, but throughout the state. This gift from the Southern Company Foundation, further shows the commitment of those partnerships and the faith they have in our University. I am looking forward to fostering the growth of our valued partnership with…

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December 3, 2020 NCAA Basketball Recap

Brandon King

Luka GarzaIowa vs. Western Ill. 35 10 1   2 blk Quincy GuerrierSyracuse vs. Niagara 23 13 0 Brady ManekOklahoma vs. UTSA 29 5 0   8-11 3-pt De’Vion HarmonOklahoma vs. UTSA 22 5 4   2 stl Kadary RichmondSyracuse vs. Niagara 16 7 6   4 stl , 3 blk Remy MartinArizona St. @ Cal 22 4 5   2 stl Jericole HellemsNC State vs. Mass.-Lowell 17 5 5   2 stl Taevion KinseyMarshall @ Wright St. 31 7 1   13-15 ft Essam MostafaCoastal Caro. vs. Columbia Intl 25 15 0 Keyontae JohnsonFlorida vs. Boston…

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