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49ers Owner Jed York Arrested in Ohio, Pleads No Contest to Two Misdemeanor Charges

Brandon King

San Francisco 49ers principal owner and CEO John “Jed” York was arrested over the weekend in East Palestine, Ohio, and has pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges, according to court records. York, 46, was arrested Sunday by the East Palestine Police Department while authorities were conducting an operation with the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force. He was initially charged with engaging in prostitution, but prosecutors later amended that charge to disorderly conduct. He was also charged with possessing criminal tools. York pleaded no contest to both charges Monday.…

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DeWanna Bonner, Phoenix Mercury Agree to Contract Buyout

Brandon King

DeWanna Bonner and the Phoenix Mercury have agreed to a contract buyout, the team announced Monday. Bonner, 38, returned to Phoenix in 2025 after beginning her WNBA career with the Mercury as the No. 5 overall pick in the 2009 WNBA Draft. She spent her first 10 seasons with the franchise before being traded to the Connecticut Sun in 2020. The six-time WNBA All-Star and two-time WNBA champion re-signed with Phoenix in April for her 17th WNBA season. During her 2025 return to Phoenix, Bonner averaged 10.9 points and 4.3…

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Browns Tab Deshaun Watson as QB1, Passing on Shedeur Sanders

Brandon King

The Cleveland Browns have made their decision at quarterback. Deshaun Watson is being named the Browns’ starting quarterback for Week 1, beating out Shedeur Sanders for the job, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The decision comes after Watson and Sanders spent training camp battling for the starting role, with both quarterbacks receiving significant first-team opportunities. Sanders appeared to have gained momentum during the preseason. In Cleveland’s second preseason game against the Buffalo Bills, Sanders completed 9 of 11 passes for 74 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Watson entered…

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WNBA Sex Toy Thrower Arrested, Banned Indefinitely From NBA and WNBA Games

Brandon King

The bizarre trend of fans throwing sex toys onto WNBA courts has once again escalated from an internet stunt into a matter involving law enforcement, arena security and league-wide punishment. A spectator accused of throwing a green sex toy onto the court during the Atlanta Dream’s matchup against the Los Angeles Sparks on Aug. 20 was arrested and has received an indefinite ban from attending WNBA, NBA and other league-affiliated events. The incident occurred during the third quarter at Crypto.com Arena as Sparks guard Jihyun Park was preparing to shoot…

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Enes Kanter Freedom Ejected From Fever-Sky Game After Heated Confrontation With Natasha Cloud

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Former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from Sunday night’s Indiana Fever-Chicago Sky game after a heated courtside confrontation with Sky guard Natasha Cloud. The incident occurred late in the third quarter at Wintrust Arena as the Fever held an 81-75 lead. According to the Associated Press, Freedom was seated along the baseline wearing a black T-shirt that read, “WOMAN noun. adult human female.” Following a Chicago timeout, Cloud walked toward Freedom and began yelling and pointing in his direction. Freedom stood up with his arms extended and stepped…

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Clark, Mitchell Power Fever Past Sky 113-90

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CHICAGO — With Aaliyah Boston sidelined with a leg injury, Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell put on an offensive clinic Sunday night, combining for 67 points as the Indiana Fever cruised past the Chicago Sky, 113-90. Clark erupted for 37 points and 10 assists, knocking down a career-high eight 3-pointers as Indiana established a franchise record with 18 made shots from beyond the arc. Mitchell added 30 points, continuing her remarkable scoring streak while providing the Fever with another lethal perimeter option. Her performance helped Indiana overcome a demanding stretch…

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Angel Reese Drops Career-High 31 Points as Atlanta Dream Clinch WNBA Playoff Berth

Brandon King

PHOENIX — Angel Reese delivered the biggest scoring performance of her WNBA career Saturday night, and it came at the perfect time. Reese poured in a career-high 31 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as the Atlanta Dream defeated the Phoenix Mercury 99-89, officially punching their ticket to the 2026 WNBA Playoffs. The performance surpassed Reese’s previous career high of 27 points, which she recorded as a rookie with the Chicago Sky in 2024. She finished Saturday’s game 14-of-21 from the field, adding four steals. (Inquirer Sports⁠) Reese was especially dominant…

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Jason Williams x SLAM x Nike Zoom Hyperflight “Platinum” Releasing Holiday 2026

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Jason Williams’ signature style is making another statement this holiday season. Nike and SLAM are expanding their celebration of the iconic Zoom Hyperflight with a new “Platinum” colorway inspired by one of the silhouette’s most recognizable athletes. Williams recently debuted the pair during the SLAM Summer Classic Vol. 8 in New York, giving fans an early look at what is shaping up to be one of Holiday 2026’s standout basketball-inspired releases. The collaboration features a Metallic Silver upper contrasted by black accents on the tongue, laces, and signature support wings.…

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Making A Difference: Keith Lee and Tyrese Haliburton Step Up for Gary Community After 9 Days Without Power

Brandon King

Gary, Indiana — As residents in Gary continue to endure the aftermath of a devastating storm that left thousands without electricity, Keith Lee and Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton are stepping in to help provide much-needed relief. Residents across Northwest Indiana entered a ninth day without power Thursday, with many families dealing with spoiled food, extreme heat and difficulty accessing basic necessities. Power restoration in some parts of Gary is not expected until Tuesday, August 25. Lee, who recently brought attention to Gary’s prolonged outage, is planning an event in…

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PE Corner: Diana Taurasi’s Nike LeBron 9 PE Is Coming to Retail for All-Star Weekend 2027

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Nike is bringing one of Diana Taurasi’s rare Player Exclusive LeBron 9s to the public. After years of remaining exclusive to the Phoenix Mercury legend, the Diana Taurasi x Nike LeBron 9 PE “Black/Court Purple-Starfish” is expected to receive its first-ever retail release during NBA All-Star Weekend 2027 in Phoenix. (Sneaker Files⁠) The sneaker is reportedly scheduled to release on February 19, 2027, with a $250 retail price. The shoe carries the style code JF7374-001. (Sneaker Files⁠) Originally created exclusively for Taurasi during her legendary run with the Phoenix Mercury,…

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