Category: Sports

Report: Miami Expected to Move On From Antetokounmpo Brothers

Brandon King

The brief “Antetokounmpo era” beyond Giannis may already be coming to an end in Miami. According to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, the Miami Heat are not expected to continue carrying Giannis Antetokounmpo’s brothers on the roster as the franchise shifts its focus toward maximizing every available roster spot. “There won’t be anymore Antetokounmpo brothers in Miami. That whole ‘we have Kostas and Thanasis on the team,’ I don’t think that’s going to continue from what I understand,” Shelburne said. The comments suggest Miami is moving away from a strategy that had…

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Bills Will Not Honor O.J. Simpson Among Franchise Legends at New Stadium

Brandon King

The Buffalo Bills have decided that former Hall of Fame running back O.J. Simpson will not be recognized among the franchise’s legends at the team’s new Highmark Stadium. According to ESPN’s Alaina Getzenberg, Bills president of business operations Pete Guelli said Simpson was intentionally left out of the stadium’s new Family Circle, an area designed to celebrate the history and greatest figures in franchise history. “He’s obviously a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He’s a member of our Wall of Fame. But we made the decision that…

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Former NFL Star Doug Martin’s Parents File Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Oakland, Alleging Excessive Force

Brandon King

The parents of former All-Pro NFL running back Doug Martin have filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit, alleging that excessive force by police officers and delayed medical treatment led to their son’s death during a mental health crisis in October 2025.   The lawsuit, filed against the City of Oakland, multiple Oakland police officers, and an ambulance company, claims Martin was restrained face down while officers applied pressure to his back after responding to reports of a break-in. According to the complaint, that restraint was a substantial factor in causing…

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Jalen Duren Reportedly Exploring Sign-and-Trade Options After Pistons Contract Talks Stall

Brandon King

What many expected to be a routine offseason extension has suddenly become one of the NBA’s biggest developing stories. According to NBA insider Sam Amick, Detroit Pistons All-NBA forward Jalen Duren was reportedly “underwhelmed” by the organization’s initial contract offer in restricted free agency and is now expected to explore sign-and-trade scenarios. The report indicates that the gap between the two sides is substantial enough that Duren is considering opportunities elsewhere, with a sign-and-trade viewed as his preferred avenue. For Detroit, this is an unexpected wrinkle in what was supposed…

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Aaron Nkrumah Lands NBA Opportunity, Signs Exhibit 10 Deal with Denver Nuggets

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The NBA dream remains alive for Aaron Nkrumah, one of the most decorated players in Tennessee State basketball history. The former Tennessee State star signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Denver Nuggets, earning an opportunity to compete for a roster spot during training camp after going undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft. An Exhibit 10 contract is a one-year, non-guaranteed NBA deal that allows a player to compete in training camp. It can be converted into a two-way contract if the player impresses, making it an important pathway for…

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Former Tennessee State Basketball Coach Ron Abernathy Dies at 75, Leaving Lasting Legacy Across HBCU Basketball

Brandon King

The Tennessee State basketball family is mourning the loss of former men’s basketball head coach Ron Abernathy, who has passed away at the age of 75. Abernathy, whose coaching career spanned more than five decades, led the Tennessee State Tigers men’s basketball from 1991 to 1995 before continuing his successful coaching journey at Lane College, where he became the winningest coach in the program’s history. Most recently, he served as the head coach at Humboldt High School, retiring earlier this year after 12 seasons.   Before his time at Tennessee…

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Marina Mabrey Erupts for 53 Points, Ties WNBA Single-Game Scoring Record in Historic Performance

Brandon King

Image via WBTW Marina Mabrey etched her name into WNBA history Thursday night. The Toronto Tempo guard delivered one of the most prolific offensive performances the league has ever witnessed, pouring in 53 points to tie the WNBA’s all-time single-game scoring record during the Tempo’s dominant 125-97 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks. From the opening tip, Mabrey was virtually unstoppable. She knocked down shots from every level of the floor, slicing through defenders off the dribble, converting from beyond the arc, and relentlessly attacking the basket. By the final…

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Brian Windhorst Believes Ja Morant’s Time In Memphis Is Coming To An End

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The dismantling of the Memphis Grizzlies may not be over just yet. https://x.com/esidery/status/2069941590680834403?s=46 The Grizzlies will be trading Ja Morant this summer to totally reset their franchise, even though his value is now negative, per @WindhorstESPN. Memphis will have to take on a bad contract to get off Morant at this point. The comments are an extension of Windhorst’s assessment earlier this year, when he described Morant as having “negative value” on the trade market. At the time, Windhorst reported that teams were unwilling to acquire the former All-Star unless…

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WNBA Suspends Alyssa Thomas One Game Following Contact With Caitlin Clark

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The WNBA has handed down discipline following Wednesday night’s highly physical matchup between the Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever. According to the league, Phoenix Mercury star forward Alyssa Thomas has received a Flagrant Foul 2 and a one-game suspension after a postgame review determined she recklessly made contact with the throat area of Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark during the Mercury’s 111-109 victory. The incident occurred during a tense contest that featured several physical exchanges and generated significant discussion among fans, media members, and players following the game. League Upgrades…

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Nike Signs Hawks Rookie Kingston Flemings to Endorsement Deal

Brandon King

The business of basketball is moving quickly for Kingston Flemings. Fresh off hearing his name called as the No. 8 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Atlanta Hawks rookie has already secured one of the sport’s most recognizable endorsements, signing a footwear and apparel deal with  Nike⁠. The agreement, first reported by sneaker and NBA insider Nick DePaula, adds Flemings to Nike’s growing roster of young NBA talent and underscores the confidence the brand has in the former Houston standout’s future. For Flemings, the deal represents another milestone…

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