Author: Brandon King

Jaylen Brown Debuts “Grey Nebula” 741 NFH at 76ers Media Day

Brandon King

The Philadelphia 76ers star gave sneaker fans their first on-foot look at the “NOT FROM HERE” 741 NFH during 76ers Media Day on Sept. 28. And fittingly, Brown’s latest signature shoe looks like it came from another planet. 📸 @SteveNatto A New Chapter for 741 Brown launched 741 Performance in 2024 after spending more than two years without a traditional footwear endorsement deal. The brand’s first signature basketball shoe was the Rover. The NOT FROM HERE represents the next step in that design evolution. According to reporting from The Philadelphia…

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BREAKING: Senate Passes Protect College Sports Act, 77-22; Bill Now Heads to House

Brandon King

The U.S. Senate has taken a major step toward creating a national framework for college sports. The Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act, 77-22, on Monday, sending legislation designed to establish federal rules governing NIL, athlete compensation, transfers, eligibility and other aspects of college athletics to the House of Representatives. The bipartisan bill was introduced by Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and has advanced through the Senate after months of negotiations. Now comes the more uncertain part of the process: the House. The House is not…

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Brandon Ingram Has Partially Torn Achilles, Will Miss Start of Clippers Season

Brandon King

Brandon Ingram will not be ready for the start of the 2026-27 NBA season after being diagnosed with a partially torn Achilles tendon, the Los Angeles Clippers announced Monday. The injury was discovered during a May procedure to address Ingram’s heel issue. Clippers interim president of basketball operations Trent Redden said the Achilles injury was addressed during that surgery, but Ingram remains unavailable to begin the season. Ingram was acquired by the Clippers from the Toronto Raptors as part of the trade that sent Kawhi Leonard to Toronto. The 29-year-old…

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Senate Rejects $5 Million Salary Cap for College Coaches

Brandon King

The U.S. Senate has rejected an amendment that would have placed a $5 million annual salary cap on college coaches, leaving the issue of escalating coaching compensation outside the current version of the college sports legislation. The amendment was introduced by Sens. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) as part of the debate surrounding the Protect College Sports Act. The proposal would have prohibited an institution from providing more than $5 million per year in compensation to a coach of a varsity sports team.  The proposed cap would have…

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Making a Difference:Shedeur Sanders Named NFLPA Week 3 Community MVP After Giving Back to East Cleveland

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CLEVELAND — Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders is being recognized for making an impact away from the football field. Sanders has been named the NFLPA’s Week 3 Community MVP after visiting two public schools in East Cleveland and donating 500 backpacks filled with school supplies to students. The community initiative took place Sept. 22 at Caledonia Elementary School and Kirk Middle School, where Sanders spent time with students, handed out backpacks, signed autographs and shared encouragement about the importance of education and attendance. The students also got to enjoy a…

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From Lake Volta to the Football Field: Emmanuel Crawford Has Already Survived the Impossible

Brandon King

At 3 years old, Emmanuel Crawford was sold into Ghana’s fishing trade. Today, the former Oklahoma Player of the Year is still chasing his football dream — and carrying a remarkable story of survival with him. There are football stories about five-star recruits. There are stories about small-town players who become legends under Friday-night lights. And then there is Emmanuel Crawford. His football journey began long before he ever put on a helmet. It began thousands of miles away in Ghana, where Crawford was sold into the fishing trade on…

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Cam Ward’s Sister Speaks Out After Family Receives Threats From Fans

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Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward’s sister, Chantel Ward, is speaking out after she says she and her family have been targeted with threats, harassment, bullying and personal attacks following the team’s games. The statement comes one day after the Titans’ 12-7 loss to the New York Giants, a game that ended with Ward throwing a late interception in the end zone with Tennessee threatening to take the lead. Chantel Ward says the criticism directed at Cam’s football performance is understandable. But she says some fans have crossed a much different…

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Nike Air Zoom Hyperslide Is a $250 Recovery Slide That Massages and Heats Your Feet

Brandon King

Nike and Hyperice are taking the recovery slide into a completely different lane. The new Nike Air Zoom Hyperslide combines Nike Air Zoom cushioning with Hyperice technology designed to deliver targeted heat and vibration massage across the top of the foot. And yes — it looks like a slide, but there is considerably more happening underneath the strap. The Nike Air Zoom Hyperslide officially launches September 29, 2026, with a retail price of $249.99 in the U.S. What Makes the Hyperslide Different? The centerpiece is a removable Hyperslide Pod that…

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Jackson State Cracks Two FCS Top 25 Polls After Southern Win

Brandon King

Jackson State is officially ranked in both major FCS Top 25 polls. The Tigers entered the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 at No. 25 and landed at No. 23 in the AFCA Coaches Top 25 following Saturday’s 35-17 victory over Southern in their SWAC opener. Jackson State is now 4-0 overall and 1-0 in SWAC play, making its first appearance in both rankings this season after receiving votes in the previous polls. TWO POLLS. ONE UNBEATEN TIGERS TEAM. Poll Jackson State AFCA Coaches Top 25 No. 23 Stats Perform FCS…

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BREAKING: Kristaps Porzingis Out Indefinitely

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Kristaps Porzingis will miss the start of the Golden State Warriors’ training camp with an unspecified health issue, ESPN’s Anthony Slater reports. Golden State general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. confirmed Monday that Porzingis is out indefinitely and will not travel with the team to Hawaii for training camp. Dunleavy said he does not currently have a timeline for Porzingis’ return but emphasized that he isn’t necessarily viewing the situation as a long-term issue.  Porzingis had been working out at the Warriors’ facility as recently as last week and was reportedly…

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