Category: Sports

Formally Appeals Michigan-Western Michigan Result, Wants Western Michigan Recognized as Winner After Controversial Michigan Hail Mary

Brandon King

The controversy surrounding Michigan’s stunning 13-12 victory over Western Michigan has taken another dramatic turn. The Mid-American Conference has formally appealed the outcome of Saturday’s game to the NCAA FBS Oversight Committee, arguing that “replay protocol was not properly followed” and asking the NCAA to recognize Western Michigan as the actual winner. According to the MAC’s appeal, the conference wants Western Michigan recognized as the 12-7 winner and is asking the NCAA to take whatever action is within its authority to reflect that determination in NCAA records, rankings, postseason consideration…

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SEC Takes Unprecedented Step Against LSU, Will Discuss Tigers’ Membership on Thursday

Brandon King

The battle between LSU, Lane Kiffin and the Southeastern Conference has officially reached another level. The SEC filed an amended complaint Tuesday in its federal lawsuit against LSU, Kiffin and school officials, seeking to establish the conference’s authority to expel LSU from the league. Even more striking: SEC presidents and chancellors are scheduled to meet Thursday, Sept. 10, to discuss whether to terminate LSU’s membership in the conference.  While LSU is not expected to actually be expelled, the filing demonstrates just how seriously the SEC is taking its dispute with…

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Olden Polynice GOES OFF on Tracy McGrady Over MVP vs. Rings Debate: “Championships Matter!”

Brandon King

Former NBA center Olden Polynice has had enough of the ongoing debate over whether an NBA regular-season MVP carries more weight than winning a championship. Polynice didn’t simply disagree with Tracy McGrady’s controversial position. He went all the way in. Appearing on Byron Scott’s Fast Break, Polynice blasted McGrady’s argument that an MVP should be considered more valuable than an NBA championship, calling it the kind of thinking associated with players who didn’t win it all. “T-Mac I’ve never read your book, ‘Things Losers Say.’ Because that’s what it is.…

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Dr. J Explains Why LeBron James Is Missing From His All-Time Greats List

Brandon King

LeBron James (L) appears with Julius Erving at the 2003 ESPY Awards in Los Angeles, July 16, 2003. (Getty Images) Julius “Dr. J” Erving has explained why LeBron James was not included on his list of all-time great basketball players. The omission immediately caught the attention of NBA fans, considering James has built one of the most accomplished résumés in league history. But according to Erving, the decision isn’t necessarily a knock on LeBron. It’s about when he believes an all-time ranking should be made. “I usually talk about retired…

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Pelicans Trade Jordan Hawkins, Micah Peavy to Grizzlies in Four-Player Deal

Brandon King

The New Orleans Pelicans are making another major roster move ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, New Orleans is trading Jordan Hawkins, Micah Peavy, a future second-round pick and a future second-round pick swap to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for guard AJ Johnson and veteran forward Taj Gibson. The Trade New Orleans Pelicans receive: Memphis Grizzlies receive: The move gives New Orleans additional financial flexibility and helps clear the way for the reported signing of free-agent guard Bennedict Mathurin to a two-year, $16 million…

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Christian Gonzalez Becomes NFL’s Highest-Paid Cornerback With $135 Million Patriots Extension

Brandon King

The New England Patriots and Pro Bowl cornerback Christian Gonzalez have agreed to a four-year, $135 million contract extension with $102 million guaranteed, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. The deal carries an average annual value of $33.75 million, making Gonzalez the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. The agreement was reached less than 48 hours before New England’s 2026 season opener against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle. Gonzalez’s extension narrowly surpasses the four-year, $132 million contract Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon signed last month. Witherspoon’s deal included more than $101 million guaranteed.…

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‘Our Hearts Are Broken’: University of Evansville Mourns Jordan Scott After Fatal Crash

Brandon King

The University of Evansville community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of women’s basketball student-athlete Jordan Scott. Evansville announced Monday that Scott, a sophomore member of the Purple Aces women’s basketball program, died following a motor vehicle accident in Warrick County. The news sent shockwaves through the Evansville athletic department, where Scott had only recently begun the next chapter of her basketball career. “Our hearts are broken,” Evansville head women’s basketball coach Ben Wierzba said in a statement shared following Scott’s death. A Young Basketball Player Beginning Her Evansville Journey Scott,…

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LeBron James Makes the Jump From DraftKings to Polymarket With New Football-Focused Deal

Brandon King

Copyright: Sipa USA, Credit: Sipa USA via AP, Creator: Anthony Behar LeBron James is making his latest move in the sports-betting and prediction-market space. The NBA superstar has partnered with Polymarket in a new endorsement agreement that will focus primarily on football, according to Front Office Sports. The partnership comes shortly after James’ previous endorsement deal with DraftKings expired earlier this summer. (Front Office Sports⁠) James teased the new relationship Saturday by posting a short video on social media showing him arriving at what appeared to be Polymarket headquarters. “Welcome…

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Charlie Woods Signs First NIL Deal With TaylorMade, Following in Father Tiger’s Footsteps

Brandon King

Charlie Woods is officially entering the NIL era. The 17-year-old son of golf legend Tiger Woods has signed his first name, image and likeness deal with TaylorMade Golf, joining the same equipment company his father has represented since 2017. The partnership comes as Charlie prepares for his senior year at The Benjamin School in Florida and looks ahead to his college career at Florida State University. Woods is committed to play for the Seminoles beginning in 2027. (TaylorMade Golf⁠) Under the agreement, Woods will play a full TaylorMade equipment setup…

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Tua Tagovailoa Wins Falcons’ QB Battle, Named Week 1 Starter Over Michael Penix Jr.

Brandon King

The Atlanta Falcons have finally made their decision at quarterback. Tua Tagovailoa will open the 2026 NFL season as Atlanta’s starting quarterback, beating out Michael Penix Jr. after a monthslong competition that extended through training camp and into the final days before Week 1. Tagovailoa will get the start Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, giving the former Miami Dolphins quarterback an opportunity to begin a new chapter in Atlanta after signing with the Falcons during the offseason. The decision comes after an up-and-down training camp for Tagovailoa, who nonetheless received…

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