Category: News

Monica McNutt Wins New York Sports Emmy for Best Studio Analyst

Brandon King

Monica McNutt has another major award to add to her growing résumé. The ESPN and MSG Networks basketball analyst has won the New York Sports Emmy for Best Studio Analyst, adding an Emmy to a career that has continued to expand across NBA, WNBA and college basketball coverage. McNutt’s recognition came Wednesday night at the 4th Annual New York Sports Emmy Awards, held September 23 in New York. The New York Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences hosted the ceremony celebrating excellence in New York sports…

Read More

DETAILED LOOK: 2026 “Light Army” Air Jordan 4 Arrives October 2

Brandon King

Jordan Brand is taking the Air Jordan 4 in a muted, military-inspired direction with the upcoming “Light Army” colorway. New detailed images give sneakerheads another look at the 2026 release, which is currently scheduled to arrive October 2, 2026, exclusively in Europe. The pair carries the official color makeup of Light Army/Light Silver-Cargo Khaki-Phantom and features a tonal combination of olive, khaki, gray and off-white shades throughout the classic Tinker Hatfield-designed silhouette. A Closer Look The “Light Army” Air Jordan 4 is built around a muted olive-toned upper, giving the…

Read More

FIRST LOOK: 2027 “Playoffs” Air Jordan VII OG Returns February 2027

Brandon King

The “Playoffs”Air Jordan 7 OG is officially back on the radar for 2027 — and sneaker fans just got their first look at the highly anticipated retro. The iconic black-based colorway is currently expected to return on February 20, 2027, marking the first time the “Playoffs” AJ VII has been retroed since 2012. Originally released in 1992, the colorway features a black upper with Dark Charcoal, True Red and purple accents, bringing back one of the most recognizable looks from the original Air Jordan 7 lineup. Michael Jordan famously wore…

Read More

Gregg Popovich Marries Former Assistant Coach Mike Budenholzer’s Ex-Wife

Brandon King

Gregg Popovich has a new ring — and this one has nothing to do with basketball. The legendary former San Antonio Spurs head coach has remarried, tying the knot with Mary Barth Budenholzer, the former wife of his longtime Spurs assistant coach, Mike Budenholzer. According to TMZ, a marriage license obtained in Bexar County, Texas, shows that Popovich and Mary were married on September 16. The relationship connects two of the most influential figures from Popovich’s legendary Spurs coaching tree in an unexpected way. Mike Budenholzer worked under Popovich in…

Read More

Caitlin Clark Gifts Game-Worn Caitlin 1s to Fever Fans

Brandon King

Caitlin Clark didn’t just put on a show for the fans — she left a few of them with a piece of the game they’ll never forget. After the game, Clark gifted game-worn Caitlin 1s to some of the first Indiana Fever fans, turning a regular night at the arena into a sneaker memory they’ll likely keep forever. And that’s what makes this moment hit differently. These weren’t just fresh-out-the-box Caitlin 1s. They were worn by Clark during the game. For sneaker fans and Clark supporters, that’s the kind of…

Read More

Air Jordan 3 “Purple Haze” Gets April 2027 Release Update

Brandon King

Jordan Brand is adding another fresh Air Jordan 3 to its 2027 lineup. The “Purple Haze” Air Jordan 3 is currently expected to release on April 3, 2027, according to @zSneakerHeadz. The upcoming women’s exclusive is listed in an Infinite Lilac/Multi-Color colorway and is expected to retail for $205. The pair is expected to arrive with the purple-heavy color blocking shown in the latest early images, giving the classic silhouette an almost entirely tonal look. Early mockups depict the sneaker covered in shades of purple, with Infinite Lilac dominating the…

Read More

Lonzo Ball Refutes Retirement Reports: “I’m Still Waiting for a Call”

Brandon King

Lonzo Ball is apparently not ready to call it a career. After comments from the latest episode of the Ball in the Family podcast sparked reports that the former No. 2 overall pick had retired from the NBA, Ball took to X Wednesday to set the record straight. “I retired? News to me lol cuz I’m still waiting for a call… NBA season long 🤷🏻‍♂️” Ball’s response came after comments about his nine-year NBA career were widely interpreted as a retirement announcement. He reflected on everything he had endured throughout…

Read More

“Light Work” Nike Sabrina 4 Is Bringing the Heat October 6

Brandon King

Sabrina Ionescu’s fourth signature sneaker is getting ready to make another statement. The Nike Sabrina 4 “Light Work” is set to release October 6, 2026, for $135, with the latest version arriving in a bold Bright Crimson, Infrared 23 and Black color scheme. The red-heavy design covers most of the upper, while black detailing provides contrast around the Swoosh, tongue and side panels. Sabrina’s signature branding also appears near the heel. But this Sabrina 4 isn’t just about the look. Nike built the model around a forefoot Air Zoom unit,…

Read More

Jay Williams Says “We All Participated” in Pre-NIL Cash Payments

Brandon King

Long before college athletes could legally profit from their name, image and likeness, the idea of players receiving money outside the rules was hardly a new subject. Jay Williams just put his own spin on that history. Speaking alongside former Nebraska star Ndamukong Suh at Front Office Sports’ Asset Class event, the former Duke basketball star was discussing the reality that NIL existed in some form before it was formally permitted in 2021. Williams joked that the money came in “black duffel bags.” Then he took it a step further.…

Read More

Kevin Durant Has a Message for the Rockets About His Minutes: “Why?”

Brandon King

Kevin Durant isn’t interested in being automatically taken off the floor simply because he’s getting older. The Houston Rockets are considering managing Durant’s workload during the 2026-27 season, but the 20-year NBA veteran made it clear during media day that he doesn’t necessarily agree with the plan. “Why?” Durant asked when reporters brought up the possibility of Rockets coach Ime Udoka and general manager Rafael Stone reducing his minutes. Then KD explained his position. “I’m better on the court. The team is better when I’m on the court,” Durant said.…

Read More