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FIRST LOOK: Ja Morant Unveils High-Top Nike Ja 4

Brandon King

Ja Morant just gave sneaker fans an early look at a high-top version of the Nike Ja 4, adding another intriguing twist to his fourth signature sneaker with Nike. Morant was spotted wearing the high-top Ja 4, showcasing a noticeably taller build than the standard low-cut version that has become associated with the silhouette. The first look comes as Nike’s Ja 4 rollout continues, with the fourth signature model introducing a new performance-focused design for Morant. Nike has highlighted updated cushioning, traction and design elements as part of the Ja…

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Olden Polynice Says LeBron James Underachieved and Russell Westbrook’s Triple-Double Season Is a “Stain” on His Legacy

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Olden Polynice has sparked a major debate about LeBron James’ legacy after arguing that the four-time NBA champion has underachieved during his legendary career. Speaking on SiriusXM NBA Radio, Polynice pointed to Russell Westbrook’s historic triple-double season as evidence that James left statistical accomplishments on the table. The former NBA center believes LeBron, given his extraordinary all-around ability, should have been capable of averaging a triple-double—and the fact that Westbrook accomplished the feat before him is something that should be considered when evaluating James’ legacy. That is a bold statement…

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Florida State Makes Major Move, Fires AD Michael Alford

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Florida State has fired athletic director Michael Alford, according to On3’s Pete Nakos. Alford had served as Florida State’s vice president and director of athletics since 2021.  The move comes at a critical moment for the Seminoles, with the football program facing significant scrutiny under head coach Mike Norvell. FSU entered 2026 with enormous expectations, but recent results have only intensified questions surrounding the direction of the program.  The timing is particularly notable because Alford had been involved in the decisions surrounding Norvell’s future, including the restructuring of his coaching…

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Steve Ballmer Changes Course, Says Clippers Will Accept NBA Punishment

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Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer is changing his approach to the NBA’s punishment of the franchise. In a statement released Sunday, Ballmer said the Clippers will accept the league’s sanctions and move forward rather than continue fighting the NBA over the findings. The change in tone comes after the Clippers previously indicated that they intended to challenge the league’s conclusions. Ballmer said he accepts responsibility as the Clippers’ principal owner and apologized to Clippers fans, employees and his fellow NBA owners. Ballmer: Time to Move Forward Ballmer’s latest statement…

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Caitlin Clark Shuts Down Angel Reese Beef Narrative: “We’ve Always Been Friends”

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Caitlin Clark isn’t interested in letting anyone rewrite the story of her relationship with Angel Reese. The Indiana Fever star was asked whether she and Reese are friends now, a question that immediately prompted Clark to challenge the premise behind it. “We’ve always been friends. Don’t try to do that,” Clark responded. And apparently, she wasn’t quite finished. After initially walking away from the reporter, Clark reportedly turned back and added: “What the hell is wrong with you?” The exchange quickly became another memorable moment involving two of the biggest…

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Team USA Overcomes France 97–79 to Win Fifth Straight FIBA Women’s World Cup

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Team USA Overcomes France 97–79 to Win Fifth Straight FIBA Women’s World Cup BERLIN — Team USA is once again the champion of the world. The United States erased a double-digit first-half deficit, completely flipped the game after halftime and defeated France 97–79 Sunday to capture its fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup championship. It wasn’t easy early. France came out firing and built a lead of as many as 14 points, putting the Americans in an unfamiliar position in the championship game. But Team USA stayed composed, chipped…

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Texas Southern Falls 51–10 to UTEP as Miners Pull Away With 44 Unanswered Points

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Image via the El Paso Times Texas Southern’s road trip to El Paso turned into a second-half nightmare Saturday night. The Tigers fell to UTEP 51–10 at the Sun Bowl as the Miners scored 44 consecutive points after Texas Southern grabbed a 10–7 lead early in the second quarter.  Texas Southern opened the season with a 42–30 victory over North Carolina Central but has now dropped consecutive games to Prairie View A&M and UTEP. The Tigers enter the next stretch of their schedule at 1–2 overall and 0–1 in SWAC…

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South Carolina State Dominates Virginia State 66–0 in Complete Defensive and Offensive Statement

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image via SCSU Athletics ORANGEBURG, S.C. — South Carolina State left absolutely no doubt Saturday night. The Bulldogs dominated Virginia State 66–0 at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium on Willie E. Jeffries Field, improving to 3–0 while handing the Trojans their first loss of the season. South Carolina State controlled the game from the opening quarter through the final whistle, scoring in every quarter and keeping Virginia State off the scoreboard. The Bulldogs led 31–0 at halftime before adding 35 more points after the break. (Clemson Athletics⁠) The performance was dominant…

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Bethune-Cookman Bounces Back in a Big Way, Runs Past Stetson 43-18

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Image via Bethune-Cookman Athletics DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Bethune-Cookman University responded to its season-opening loss with a statement performance Saturday night, as the Wildcats defeated Stetson 43-18 in the first meeting between the two programs. After being held to just six points against UCF in Week 1, Bethune-Cookman found its offensive rhythm against the Hatters and exploded for 29 fourth-quarter points to pull away. The Wildcats improved to 1-1 on the season, while Stetson fell to 0-2. Bethune-Cookman 43, Stetson 18 Team 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Final Stetson 3 7…

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Cornelious Brown IV, Jarel Williams Lead Alabama A&M to Dominant 30-3 Win Over Tennessee State

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image via Alabama A&M Athletics HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Alabama A&M delivered a dominant performance Saturday night at Louis Crews Stadium, defeating Tennessee State 30–3 in the Legacy Series. The Bulldogs jumped on the Tigers early, built a 20–3 halftime advantage and pulled away in the fourth quarter to secure their second consecutive victory in the Legacy Series. Alabama A&M improved to 2–1 on the season, while Tennessee State fell to 0–3. The victory was also Alabama A&M’s largest margin of victory against Tennessee State, surpassing the Bulldogs’ previous results in…

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