Category: Sports

Enes Kanter Freedom, Royce White Not Eligible to Play in WNBA

Brandon King

Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White will not be playing in the WNBA anytime soon. According to Front Office Sports, league sources have confirmed that neither former NBA player is eligible to play in the WNBA, despite both declaring their intentions to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft. Freedom and White sparked controversy earlier this month when they announced plans to enter the WNBA draft while arguing that the league’s current eligibility framework could allow them to participate. However, the WNBA’s collective bargaining agreement states that “only players who are women…

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Enes Kanter Freedom Reveals What He Says Sparked Natasha Cloud Confrontation

Brandon King

Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom is offering his side of the story after being ejected from Sunday night’s Indiana Fever-Chicago Sky game following a heated confrontation with Sky guard Natasha Cloud. Freedom told Jackson Thompson of OutKick that the exchange began after he celebrated a 3-pointer by Fever guard Sophie Cunningham. According to Freedom, he put his hands up to celebrate Cunningham’s shot before Cloud allegedly returned several possessions later and confronted him. “Sophie Cunningham shot a three, and I put my hands up to celebrate,” Freedom said. “Natasha…

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49ers Owner Jed York Arrested in Ohio, Pleads No Contest to Two Misdemeanor Charges

Brandon King

San Francisco 49ers principal owner and CEO John “Jed” York was arrested over the weekend in East Palestine, Ohio, and has pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges, according to court records. York, 46, was arrested Sunday by the East Palestine Police Department while authorities were conducting an operation with the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force. He was initially charged with engaging in prostitution, but prosecutors later amended that charge to disorderly conduct. He was also charged with possessing criminal tools. York pleaded no contest to both charges Monday.…

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DeWanna Bonner, Phoenix Mercury Agree to Contract Buyout

Brandon King

DeWanna Bonner and the Phoenix Mercury have agreed to a contract buyout, the team announced Monday. Bonner, 38, returned to Phoenix in 2025 after beginning her WNBA career with the Mercury as the No. 5 overall pick in the 2009 WNBA Draft. She spent her first 10 seasons with the franchise before being traded to the Connecticut Sun in 2020. The six-time WNBA All-Star and two-time WNBA champion re-signed with Phoenix in April for her 17th WNBA season. During her 2025 return to Phoenix, Bonner averaged 10.9 points and 4.3…

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Browns Tab Deshaun Watson as QB1, Passing on Shedeur Sanders

Brandon King

The Cleveland Browns have made their decision at quarterback. Deshaun Watson is being named the Browns’ starting quarterback for Week 1, beating out Shedeur Sanders for the job, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The decision comes after Watson and Sanders spent training camp battling for the starting role, with both quarterbacks receiving significant first-team opportunities. Sanders appeared to have gained momentum during the preseason. In Cleveland’s second preseason game against the Buffalo Bills, Sanders completed 9 of 11 passes for 74 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Watson entered…

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WNBA Sex Toy Thrower Arrested, Banned Indefinitely From NBA and WNBA Games

Brandon King

The bizarre trend of fans throwing sex toys onto WNBA courts has once again escalated from an internet stunt into a matter involving law enforcement, arena security and league-wide punishment. A spectator accused of throwing a green sex toy onto the court during the Atlanta Dream’s matchup against the Los Angeles Sparks on Aug. 20 was arrested and has received an indefinite ban from attending WNBA, NBA and other league-affiliated events. The incident occurred during the third quarter at Crypto.com Arena as Sparks guard Jihyun Park was preparing to shoot…

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Enes Kanter Freedom Ejected From Fever-Sky Game After Heated Confrontation With Natasha Cloud

Brandon King

Former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from Sunday night’s Indiana Fever-Chicago Sky game after a heated courtside confrontation with Sky guard Natasha Cloud. The incident occurred late in the third quarter at Wintrust Arena as the Fever held an 81-75 lead. According to the Associated Press, Freedom was seated along the baseline wearing a black T-shirt that read, “WOMAN noun. adult human female.” Following a Chicago timeout, Cloud walked toward Freedom and began yelling and pointing in his direction. Freedom stood up with his arms extended and stepped…

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Clark, Mitchell Power Fever Past Sky 113-90

Brandon King

CHICAGO — With Aaliyah Boston sidelined with a leg injury, Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell put on an offensive clinic Sunday night, combining for 67 points as the Indiana Fever cruised past the Chicago Sky, 113-90. Clark erupted for 37 points and 10 assists, knocking down a career-high eight 3-pointers as Indiana established a franchise record with 18 made shots from beyond the arc. Mitchell added 30 points, continuing her remarkable scoring streak while providing the Fever with another lethal perimeter option. Her performance helped Indiana overcome a demanding stretch…

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Angel Reese Drops Career-High 31 Points as Atlanta Dream Clinch WNBA Playoff Berth

Brandon King

PHOENIX — Angel Reese delivered the biggest scoring performance of her WNBA career Saturday night, and it came at the perfect time. Reese poured in a career-high 31 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as the Atlanta Dream defeated the Phoenix Mercury 99-89, officially punching their ticket to the 2026 WNBA Playoffs. The performance surpassed Reese’s previous career high of 27 points, which she recorded as a rookie with the Chicago Sky in 2024. She finished Saturday’s game 14-of-21 from the field, adding four steals. (Inquirer Sports⁠) Reese was especially dominant…

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New York Liberty Survive Fever Rally 109-102 Behind Clutch Finish and Leonie Fiebich’s Return

Brandon King

The New York Liberty survived a furious Indiana Fever rally Saturday night, defeating the Fever 109-102 at Barclays Center in a game that came down to the final two minutes. Breanna Stewart scored 22 points, while Leonie Fiebich made an immediate impact in her return from a lengthy absence, finishing with 20 points, five rebounds and five assists as New York improved to 23-15 on the season. Jonquel Jones added 19 points and 10 rebounds. (CBS Sports⁠) For the Liberty, it was an important response after Indiana had won the…

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