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A’JA WILSON DROPS 38 AS ACES ROLL PAST FEVER 102-85 IN GAME 1

Brandon King

LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Aces are officially underway in the postseason — and they made a statement in Game 1. The Aces defeated the Indiana Fever 102-85 on Sunday, taking a 1-0 series lead behind a dominant performance from four-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson. Wilson finished with 38 points, 16 rebounds, four blocks and two steals, shooting an incredible 15-of-19 from the field. She wasn’t the only Aces star making an impact. Jackie Young recorded 21 points, 10 assists and three steals, knocking down three 3-pointers while shooting…

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Marshall Faulk Says Southern Is Forming the Wrong Kind of Identity After Jackson State Loss

Brandon King

Marshall Faulk isn’t just concerned about Southern’s latest loss — he’s concerned about what the Jaguars are becoming. After Southern fell 35-17 to Jackson State in Saturday’s BoomBox Classic, first-year head coach and Pro Football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk said his team is beginning to form the wrong kind of identity. Jackson State jumped out to a 28-9 halftime lead and ultimately extended its winning streak over Southern to eight consecutive games. The Tigers finished with 355 total yards, while Nate Blount IV rushed for 135 yards and two…

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USC Suspends Desman Stephens II After Hit on Dante Moore

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USC linebacker Desman Stephens II has been suspended for one game following his ejection during Saturday’s 41-27 loss to Oregon. Stephens was ejected for targeting after delivering a late hit to Ducks quarterback Dante Moore during the second quarter. Moore was attempting to slide when Stephens made contact with his head. Moore remained on the field while receiving medical attention before eventually being taken away on a stretcher and transported by ambulance. Stephens’ actions following the hit also drew significant attention. He celebrated after the play while Moore was being…

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BREAKING: Illinois Parts Ways With Defensive Coordinator Bobby Hauck After Just Four Games

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The University of Illinois has parted ways with defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck, head coach Bret Bielema announced Sunday. The move comes just four games into Hauck’s tenure with the Fighting Illini and one day after Illinois suffered a 42-19 loss to No. 7 Ohio State in its Big Ten opener. Hauck was hired in February after spending the previous eight seasons as the head coach at Montana. He was brought to Illinois to install an aggressive 3-3-5 defensive scheme. WHAT HAPPENED? According to Bielema, Hauck reached out Sunday morning and…

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BREAKING: ANGEL REESE WINS AP DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

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Angel Reese has officially been named the 2026 Associated Press Defensive Player of the Year. The Atlanta Dream forward put together one of the most dominant defensive seasons of her young WNBA career, earning the AP honor after making her presence felt on the glass and across the defensive end. Reese finished the regular season first in the WNBA in rebounding at 12.1 RPG and third in steals at 1.8 SPG. She also finished first in defensive win shares and fourth in defensive rating. The AP honor adds another major…

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WNBA Playoffs Open Sunday With Quadruple-Header Featuring Caitlin Clark, A’ja Wilson, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers

Brandon King

The wait is over. The 2026 WNBA Playoffs officially begin Sunday, Sept. 27, with a blockbuster quadruple-header kicking off the league’s championship chase. Eight teams will take the floor across four first-round Game 1 matchups, putting some of the biggest names in women’s basketball on the postseason stage. From Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever facing A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces to Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream opening against the Washington Mystics, Sunday delivers a full day of playoff basketball. Sunday’s WNBA Playoff Schedule All times Central…

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NFL Warned Azeez Al-Shaair: Remove Palestinian Girl’s Name From Eye Black or Don’t Play

Brandon King

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was reportedly given an ultimatum during the team’s Week 2 game against the Cincinnati Bengals: Remove the name “Wafaa Akila” from his eye black—or he would not be allowed to continue playing. The Athletic’s Jonathan Jones reported that an NFL official approached Al-Shaair about the message during the game. NBC Sports subsequently reported the same account, citing Jones’ reporting and a league source.  Akila was an 8-year-old Palestinian girl who was killed in Gaza earlier this month. Reuters reported that Akila and her father, Youssef,…

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Joe Mazzulla Cuts Ties With Life Surge After Investigation

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Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla has cut ties with Life Surge and will no longer participate in the organization’s scheduled October event, according to the Boston Globe.  Mazzulla was scheduled to appear at Life Surge’s Oct. 17 event in Hartford, Connecticut, but told the Globe that he informed the organization he would no longer attend. He also asked Life Surge to remove his image from its website.  The move follows an investigation by Pablo Torre and Kiera Butler that raised allegations of predatory financial practices surrounding Life Surge’s faith-based…

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Norfolk State Pulls Away From Chicago State, 43-20

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image via Norfolk State Football/IG Norfolk State used a dominant rushing attack and a 29-point run spanning the first half to pull away from Chicago State, earning a 43-20 road victory Saturday night at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois. The Spartans improved to 3-2 on the season, while Chicago State fell to 1-4. Norfolk State finished with 623 total yards, including 358 rushing yards, while averaging 7.9 yards per offensive play. The Spartans also converted 8 of 16 third downs and held the ball for 33:14. HOW IT HAPPENED Chicago…

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Alabama A&M Pulls Away Late, Ends 47-Year Drought Against Florida A&M

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image via AAMU Athletics Alabama A&M finally got Florida A&M off its back. The Bulldogs scored the final 17 points of the game to pull away from the Rattlers, 40–21, Saturday night at Bragg Memorial Stadium, earning their first victory over FAMU since 1979. The win also gave Alabama A&M its first 1-0 start in SWAC play since 2021.  Alabama A&M improved to 4-1 overall and 1-0 in SWAC play, while Florida A&M dropped to 1-4 and 0-1.  The victory snapped Florida A&M’s five-game winning streak in the series. The…

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