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Ole Miss Warns Students: Opposing-Team Gear Could Get You Removed From Student Section

Brandon King

Image via On3 OXFORD, Miss. — Ole Miss is making sure the student section is fully behind the Rebels when LSU comes to town Saturday. Ole Miss Athletics has issued a warning to students ahead of the matchup, stating that fans wearing opposing-team apparel or colors will not be permitted in the student section. The policy is being enforced both at the entrance and inside the section. “No person wearing an opposing team’s gear or colors will be allowed entrance into the student section. Additionally, anyone found to be wearing…

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One Team. Two MVP Seasons. Indiana Fever Go All-In on “MVP²”

Brandon King

INDIANAPOLIS — One team. Two MVP candidates. One very clear message from the Indiana Fever. The Fever have officially launched their “MVP²” campaign, putting Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell in the spotlight as the franchise makes its case for two MVP-caliber seasons coming from the same team. The campaign, promoted by the Fever on social media, directs fans to FeverMVP2026.com for everything surrounding the MVP² push. And the timing is no coincidence. Mitchell has been putting together one of the most impressive scoring stretches in WNBA history, while Clark remains…

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Dawn Staley Once Made a Bold Caitlin Clark Prediction — Now the Quote Is Resurfacing

Brandon King

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley had a pretty clear vision for what Caitlin Clark could become in the WNBA. Now, as Clark continues to build her professional résumé, a prediction Staley made in 2025 is getting another look. “I would say Caitlin will go down as probably one of the best players to ever grace the league,” Staley said during an appearance on Sports Illustrated’s Around the W podcast in June 2025.  Staley didn’t stop there. She predicted Clark could reach that level in roughly half the time it…

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BREAKING: Former Knicks First-Round Pick Michael Sweetney Dies at 43

Brandon King

Former New York Knicks first-round pick Michael Sweetney has died at 43, his wife, India Sweetney, announced Thursday. The Knicks confirmed the news in a statement, saying the organization was “saddened” to learn of Sweetney’s passing and describing him as “an incredible person who will be missed by many.” Sweetney was selected No. 9 overall by the Knicks in the 2003 NBA Draft, joining a historic class that included LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. The 6-foot-8 forward played two seasons in New York before being traded…

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Southern University Mourns Passing of Former Jaguar Standout Virgil “Vee” Williams

Brandon King

The Southern University football family is mourning the loss of former Jaguar standout Virgil “Vee” Williams. Southern University Football announced the news Wednesday, extending condolences to Williams’ family, friends and loved ones while remembering the impact he made on the Jaguar community. Williams was a Shreveport native who played for Southern from 2010 through 2013. During his Jaguar career, he established himself as a standout defensive back and return specialist. In 2013, Williams was named first-team All-SWAC at both defensive back and return specialist. Southern had previously recognized him as…

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Lane Kiffin Returns to Oxford—and Everything Is Suddenly More Expensive

Brandon King

Lane Kiffin is coming back to Oxford this Saturday. And apparently, the entire town has decided to cash in. Kiffin spent six seasons at Ole Miss, transforming the Rebels into one of the SEC’s most prominent programs. He led Ole Miss to three consecutive double-digit-win seasons and the program’s first College Football Playoff appearance. Then he left. Not after the season. Not after a bowl game. He left in the middle of Ole Miss’ run toward another potential Playoff appearance and took the LSU job—joining a conference rival just across…

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Jalen Brunson’s “What The Rick” Nike Kobe 5 PE Is Reportedly Releasing in 2027

Brandon King

Jalen Brunson’s personal connection to the Kobe line is getting another public release. The Jalen Brunson x Nike Kobe 5 Protro “What The Rick” is reportedly set to release to the public in Summer 2027, turning one of Brunson’s most personal Player Exclusives into a sneaker that Kobe fans and collectors will have a chance to own. The shoe carries a reported $200 retail price and style code JA7364-800. Brunson originally wore the colorful Kobe 5 during the Knicks’ 2025 playoff run. The sneaker is a tribute to his father,…

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BREAKING: Nike Shai 002 Reportedly Set to Release in February 2027

Brandon King

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Nike era could be starting sooner than expected. The Oklahoma City Thunder superstar’s next signature sneaker, the Nike Shai 002, is reportedly scheduled to make its retail debut in February 2027. Early release information points to the first known Shai 002 being dressed in a Hot Curry/Dark Team Red/Orange Chalk color scheme, with a reported retail price of $145. The shoe is expected to be a major milestone for Gilgeous-Alexander: the Shai 002 will be his first signature model released directly under the Nike Basketball banner after his…

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Kyrie Irving Says He’ll Cover Azeez Al-Shaair’s Fine Over Hind Rajab Tribute

Brandon King

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is offering to cover the NFL fine handed down to Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair after Al-Shaair wore an unauthorized message on his eye black during Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills. Al-Shaair was fined $11,492 by the NFL for displaying the name “Hind Rajab” during Houston’s 36–31 loss to Buffalo. The league’s uniform and equipment rules prohibit players from displaying personal messages without prior approval from the NFL. Irving responded to news of the fine Wednesday on X with a simple offer: “I’ll take…

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Caitlin Clark Gifts Indiana Fever Teammates Caitlin 1s

Brandon King

Caitlin Clark is putting her Indiana Fever teammates on her signature sneaker wave. The Fever superstar gifted her teammates pairs of the Nike Caitlin 1, giving the team a special connection to Clark’s first signature shoe with Nike. Clark shared the gesture on social media, showing that the Caitlin 1 isn’t just becoming part of her own basketball identity—it is also making its way into the Fever locker room. The Caitlin 1 has become one of the most recognizable signature basketball sneakers in women’s basketball, and having Clark’s teammates wear…

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