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Sophie Cunningham Says A’ja Wilson Is the WNBA’s LeBron James — Claims There’s a Double Standard

Brandon King

Sophie Cunningham just added another layer to the A’ja Wilson controversy. Following the confrontation between Wilson and a fan during the WNBA playoffs, Cunningham suggested that Wilson receives the same type of star treatment that LeBron James has received throughout his NBA career. And she believes that treatment played a role in Wilson avoiding a suspension. “She’s like the LeBron James of our league and so of course they’re not going to suspend her,” Cunningham said. “I definitely think there’s a double standard.” But Cunningham’s comments came with an interesting…

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Stephanie White’s Fever Future Remains Uncertain After Playoff Exit

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Stephanie White wants to remain the Indiana Fever’s head coach. But whether she actually returns for the 2027 season remains in the hands of the franchise. Following Indiana’s first-round playoff elimination by the Las Vegas Aces, White addressed her future during the team’s exit interviews Saturday. Her message was straightforward. “I’d love the opportunity, I love this franchise.” White said she feels supported by the Fever organization but acknowledged that ultimately, the decision on whether she returns belongs to Indiana’s front office. That leaves one of the biggest questions of…

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Atlanta Dream Defeat New York Liberty 92–82 in Game 1 of WNBA Semifinals

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The Atlanta Dream came out swinging in Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals, overcoming a halftime deficit and an injury to Allisha Gray to defeat the New York Liberty 92–82 on Sunday at State Farm Arena. Atlanta now leads the best-of-five semifinal series 1–0. The Liberty led 40–37 at halftime, but the Dream completely flipped the game in the third quarter. Atlanta exploded for 32 points while holding New York to just 15, turning a three-point deficit into a 69–55 advantage entering the fourth. The Dream’s defense was the difference.…

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UNBOXING: 2026 “Light Army” Air Jordan 4

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Jordan Brand is giving the Air Jordan 4 a military-inspired makeover with the upcoming “Light Army” colorway. A fresh unboxing look gives sneakerheads another detailed view of the new AJ4, which combines earthy olive, khaki, gray and off-white tones for a subdued fall-ready aesthetic. The official color makeup is Light Army/Light Silver-Cargo Khaki-Phantom, with the muted olive shade dominating the upper. Light Silver accents appear around the signature mesh panels and eyelets, while darker Cargo Khaki tones provide contrast across the tongue, midsole and outsole. The sneaker also features the…

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Janelle Salaün Makes WNBA History, Unanimously Wins 2026 Sixth Player of the Year

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Golden State Valkyries forward Janelle Salaün is officially the WNBA’s Sixth Player of the Year — and she didn’t leave any doubt. Salaün was unanimously selected as the 2026 Kia WNBA Sixth Player of the Year, receiving all 74 votes from the national panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. That makes Salaün the first player in Golden State Valkyries franchise history to win the award. And considering she came off the bench in every game she played, her impact was impossible to ignore. The Numbers Tell the Story Salaün appeared in…

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BCU SHOCKS ALABAMA STATE 16-10 BEHIND RASHON BROWN JR.’S MONSTER RUSHING PERFORMANCE

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image via Bethune-Cookman Athletics Bethune-Cookman 16, Alabama State 10 Bethune-Cookman opened SWAC play with a statement. The Wildcats knocked off Alabama State 16-10, leaning on a punishing rushing attack and a defense that came through with the biggest stops when the game was on the line. The win also snapped BCU’s five-game losing streak against Alabama State. RASHON BROWN JR. PUT THE WILDCATS ON HIS BACK The biggest story of the night was Bethune-Cookman running back Rashon Brown Jr. Brown exploded for: 31 carries | 266 rushing yards | 1…

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South Carolina State’s perfect season ends on walk-off field goal

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ORANGEBURG, S.C. — South Carolina State’s perfect start to the 2026 season came to a heartbreaking end Saturday afternoon. The Citadel stunned the No. 15/12 Bulldogs 34-31, with Evan Kiely drilling a 31-yard field goal as time expired to give The Citadel its first victory over a ranked opponent since 2022. SC State entered the matchup 5-0 and nationally ranked, but The Citadel repeatedly answered every Bulldog push — and ultimately delivered the knockout punch on the final play of the game.  The loss snapped SC State’s five-game winning streak…

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Tennessee State Blows 21–10 Lead as Western Illinois Storms Back for 28–21 Win

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MACOMB, Ill. — Tennessee State appeared to have control of its Ohio Valley Conference opener. Then the fourth quarter happened. The Tigers built a 21–10 lead over Western Illinois, but the Leathernecks erupted for 18 fourth-quarter points, rallying for a stunning 28–21 victory Saturday at Hanson Field. For Tennessee State, the loss was especially painful because the Tigers led by 11 points with less than a quarter remaining. Instead of leaving Macomb with a conference-opening victory, TSU watched Western Illinois score the game’s final 18 points. Final Score Team 1Q…

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MORGAN STATE STUNS VILLANOVA 38–35

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image via the Capitol Gazette Morgan State just pulled off a statement win on the road. 🐻🔥 The Bears stunned Villanova 38–35 Saturday afternoon, surviving an unbelievable fourth-quarter shootout and a last-second field-goal attempt to improve to 4–1. And Cameron Edge saved his best for last. The Morgan State quarterback completed 31 of 40 passes for 444 yards and three touchdowns, the third-highest single-game passing total in program history. Then, with 36 seconds remaining, Edge scored the go-ahead touchdown himself on a 2-yard run. FOURTH-QUARTER CHAOS Villanova finally grabbed its…

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Nike Says Jordan Brand Is Going Back to Scarcity: Fewer Retro Releases Are Coming

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Jordan Brand may be about to change the way sneakerheads buy Air Jordans. Nike CEO Elliott Hill says the company plans to reduce the volume and frequency of select Jordan Retro releases, acknowledging that the brand has been putting too much product into the market. During Nike’s latest earnings discussion, Hill explained that Jordan Brand has been “oversupplying” its iconic Retro product and said the company intends to return to the scarcity strategy that helped make Jordan sneakers so desirable in the first place. “With Jordan Brand footwear, we’re going…

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