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Tuskegee Overcomes Five Turnovers to Stun No. 15 Benedict, 20-17

September 25, 2026September 25, 2026 Brandon King

images via Tuskegee football TUSKEGEE, Ala. — Tuskegee didn’t play a clean football game Thursday night. It didn’t need to. The Golden Tigers overcame five turnovers and a pair of second-half lead changes to knock off No. 15 Benedict, 20-17, handing the Tigers their first loss of the 2026 season. Benedict entered the nationally televised matchup 3-0 overall and 1-0 in SIAC play, while Tuskegee was 1-2 overall. By the end of the night, Tuskegee had one of the biggest HBCU football wins of the young season. The Golden Tigers…

Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks Contract Talks Stagnate as $276 Million Extension Hangs in Balance

September 25, 2026September 25, 2026 Brandon King

Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks have hit a standstill in contract-extension negotiations. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania and Vincent Goodwill, talks between the Knicks and their All-Star center have “stagnated,” with an agreement considered unlikely as New York prepares to open training camp . Towns is eligible for a four-year extension worth up to $276 million, but the two sides have not made significant progress recently after spending much of the offseason discussing a potential deal. The situation comes as the Knicks prepare to defend their NBA championship.…

Tebow Faces Scrutiny Over Life Surge Ties After Pablo Torre Investigation

September 24, 2026September 24, 2026 Brandon King

Former NFL quarterback and ESPN/SEC Network analyst Tim Tebow is facing renewed scrutiny after investigative journalist Pablo Torre examined his involvement with Life Surge, a Christian organization that sells financial education and mentorship programs. In a new episode of Pablo Torre Finds Out, produced in partnership with Mother Jones, Torre investigated Life Surge’s business practices and Tebow’s role as one of the organization’s most prominent celebrity speakers. According to Torre’s reporting, Tebow has appeared at dozens of Life Surge events and was scheduled for more than 20 appearances during 2026.…

Aminata Seck Was Supposed to Be Traveling With Her Team. Instead, She Has Spent More Than Six Weeks in ICE Custody.

September 24, 2026September 24, 2026 Brandon King

Kentucky State University women’s basketball player Aminata Seck was supposed to be on a team trip to New York. Instead, the 26-year-old senior from Senegal has spent more than six weeks in federal immigration custody after being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on Aug. 7, 2026. Seck was traveling with the Kentucky State basketball team when she was detained, according to her attorney and multiple reports. What has happened since has raised questions about her immigration case, her access to medical care…

49ers’ Kyle Juszczyk Fined $14,926 for ‘Chugging Beer’ Celebration — But He Says He Doesn’t Even Drink Beer

September 24, 2026September 24, 2026 Brandon King

49ers’ Kyle Juszczyk Fined $14,926 for ‘Chugging Beer’ Celebration — But He Says He Doesn’t Even Drink Beer The NFL fined San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk $14,926 for what the league classified as an “offensive demonstration” during Sunday’s 35–13 win over the Miami Dolphins. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the league’s fine letter stated that Juszczyk’s “imitation of chugging a beer” could reasonably be considered in poor taste. The celebration came after Juszczyk caught a six-yard touchdown pass from Brock Purdy in the third quarter, extending San Francisco’s lead…

Toni Kukoc Refuses to Declare Today’s European Stars Better Than the ’90s Legends

September 24, 2026September 24, 2026 Brandon King

Toni Kukoc is giving today’s international NBA stars plenty of respect—but he isn’t ready to put them ahead of the European legends who came before them. During an appearance on the Croatian program Sport Nedjeljom, the three-time NBA champion discussed the evolution of European basketball and the impact players such as Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo have had on the NBA. Kukoc had particularly high praise for Jokic and Doncic, highlighting their basketball IQ and fundamentals. But when it comes to comparing the current generation with the European…

Former South Carolina QB Stephen Garcia Is Cancer-Free After 11-Hour Surgery

September 24, 2026September 24, 2026 Brandon King

Former South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia has received the news his family and supporters have been praying for: He is cancer-free. Garcia, who has been battling Stage 4 colorectal cancer, underwent an 11-hour surgery Tuesday, and according to an announcement from his wife, doctors successfully removed the cancer. Garcia is now considered to have No Evidence of Disease (NED). It is an extraordinary development in a difficult battle that has touched the former South Carolina star’s family, friends and supporters. The announcement brought an enormous moment of relief and celebration…

WNBA News: Vancouver Group Sets Sights on Expansion Team for 2031

September 24, 2026September 24, 2026 Brandon King

Could Vancouver be the WNBA’s next expansion market? A group of business and basketball leaders is putting together a plan to bring a WNBA franchise to Vancouver, British Columbia, potentially giving Canada its second WNBA team. The group is led by retired business executive Bill Bakk and Deloitte managing partner Jodi Evans, who have publicly outlined their plans as they work toward a potential franchise bid. There is one major hurdle: the WNBA has not announced any expansion beyond the three franchises already approved for Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia. Those…

FIRST LOOK: Nike Zoom Hyperflight “Green Apple” Brings Grinch Vibes

September 24, 2026September 24, 2026 Brandon King

Nike is turning the clock back to the early 2000s with one of its most futuristic basketball silhouettes. The Nike Zoom Hyperflight “Green Apple” is set to return for Holiday 2026, and its bright green-and-Volt color scheme is already giving off some serious Grinch vibes. 👀🍏 The latest Hyperflight features a glossy Green Apple upper paired with black accents throughout the tongue, laces, collar and signature side support structure. A bright Volt translucent outsole finishes the look, giving the sneaker an even louder pop from the bottom up. (Sole Retriever⁠)…