Category: News

From Lake Volta to the Football Field: Emmanuel Crawford Has Already Survived the Impossible

Brandon King

At 3 years old, Emmanuel Crawford was sold into Ghana’s fishing trade. Today, the former Oklahoma Player of the Year is still chasing his football dream — and carrying a remarkable story of survival with him. There are football stories about five-star recruits. There are stories about small-town players who become legends under Friday-night lights. And then there is Emmanuel Crawford. His football journey began long before he ever put on a helmet. It began thousands of miles away in Ghana, where Crawford was sold into the fishing trade on…

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Cam Ward’s Sister Speaks Out After Family Receives Threats From Fans

Brandon King

Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward’s sister, Chantel Ward, is speaking out after she says she and her family have been targeted with threats, harassment, bullying and personal attacks following the team’s games. The statement comes one day after the Titans’ 12-7 loss to the New York Giants, a game that ended with Ward throwing a late interception in the end zone with Tennessee threatening to take the lead. Chantel Ward says the criticism directed at Cam’s football performance is understandable. But she says some fans have crossed a much different…

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Nike Air Zoom Hyperslide Is a $250 Recovery Slide That Massages and Heats Your Feet

Brandon King

Nike and Hyperice are taking the recovery slide into a completely different lane. The new Nike Air Zoom Hyperslide combines Nike Air Zoom cushioning with Hyperice technology designed to deliver targeted heat and vibration massage across the top of the foot. And yes — it looks like a slide, but there is considerably more happening underneath the strap. The Nike Air Zoom Hyperslide officially launches September 29, 2026, with a retail price of $249.99 in the U.S. What Makes the Hyperslide Different? The centerpiece is a removable Hyperslide Pod that…

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BREAKING: Kristaps Porzingis Out Indefinitely

Brandon King

Kristaps Porzingis will miss the start of the Golden State Warriors’ training camp with an unspecified health issue, ESPN’s Anthony Slater reports. Golden State general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. confirmed Monday that Porzingis is out indefinitely and will not travel with the team to Hawaii for training camp. Dunleavy said he does not currently have a timeline for Porzingis’ return but emphasized that he isn’t necessarily viewing the situation as a long-term issue.  Porzingis had been working out at the Warriors’ facility as recently as last week and was reportedly…

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Stephen Curry Makes It Clear: Golden State Is Home

Brandon King

Stephen Curry has spent his entire NBA career with the Golden State Warriors, and he wants to keep it that way. Speaking during Warriors media day, Curry emphasized what remaining with Golden State means to him as he enters another chapter of his career. “This is home. This is what we built. This is a community that I have played in front of my entire career, and being able to finish the story the right way is a big part of (it).” Curry’s comments reinforce a message he has delivered…

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Tyrese Haliburton debuts the Puma Hali 2

Brandon King

FIRST LOOK: Tyrese Haliburton has officially given sneakerheads their first look at the PUMA Hali 2, debuting his second signature basketball shoe during Indiana Pacers Media Day. The new silhouette marks the next chapter of Haliburton’s signature line with PUMA following the Hali 1, which was designed in collaboration with Salehe Bembury. The Hali 2 keeps a low-cut basketball profile with fluid, sculpted lines while introducing a fresh visual identity for Haliburton’s second signature model. The first colorway is being identified as “Thermal Vision.” Early looks show an orangish-yellow base…

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BREAKING: Olivia Miles Joins adidas Basketball After Winning WNBA Rookie of the Year

Brandon King

“Saw that coming.” adidas Basketball is officially welcoming Olivia Miles to its basketball roster. The announcement comes just hours after Miles was unanimously named the 2026 Kia WNBA Rookie of the Year, capping a record-setting first season with the Minnesota Lynx. Miles averaged 19.8 points, 6.0 assists and 4.7 rebounds per game while shooting 49.2% from the field, 38.8% from three and 87.0% from the free-throw line. She also set WNBA rookie records for total points (790) and 20-point games (22). Now, she’s adding a major sneaker endorsement to an…

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Making A Difference: Michael Jordan Helps Morehouse College Open New Multimedia Center for Future Storytellers

Brandon King

Michael Jordan is putting more than basketball knowledge into the next generation of HBCU talent. Morehouse College has officially opened its new Morehouse Multimedia Center, a state-of-the-art facility designed to prepare students for careers in journalism, sports media, broadcasting, podcasting, filmmaking and digital storytelling. The center held its grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 23, with support from Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand. 🏀 From Jordan Brand Support to a Media Pipeline The new facility is part of Morehouse’s Department of Journalism in Sports, Culture and Social Justice. It…

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Olivia Miles Named 2026 WNBA Rookie of the Year

Brandon King

Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles has officially been named the 2026 Kia WNBA Rookie of the Year, capping a historic first season in the league. Miles was unanimously selected for the award, receiving all 74 votes from the national panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. The No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft made an immediate impact for the Minnesota Lynx, averaging: Miles started all 40 games she appeared in for Minnesota. Miles Made WNBA History The rookie guard didn’t just win the award — she rewrote the WNBA…

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Oregon Releases Update On Dante Moore After Scary USC Hit

Brandon King

EUGENE, Ore. — Oregon football has provided an update on quarterback Dante Moore following the scary injury he suffered during Saturday night’s 41–27 victory over USC. The Ducks announced Sunday that Moore sustained a concussion, but his MRI and CT scans came back clean, and he did not suffer any additional injuries. “Dante sustained a concussion in last night’s game but fortunately his MRI and CT scans came back clean and he did not suffer any additional injuries,” Oregon head coach Dan Lanning said in a statement. Lanning added that…

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