Category: Sports

REPORT: Lakers Add Rohan Ramadas to Front Office as Assistant GM Under Rob Pelinka

Brandon King

The Los Angeles Lakers are continuing to reshape their front office, hiring former New Orleans Pelicans vice president of strategy and operations Rohan Ramadas as an assistant general manager under president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka, according to league sources. The move comes as the organization has been actively interviewing candidates to strengthen its basketball operations department following a period of increased scrutiny on roster construction and long-term planning. Ramadas brings a background in analytics, strategy, and organizational operations from his time with the Pelicans, where he was part of…

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Spurs Dominate Thunder 103-82, Even Western Conference Finals at 2-2

Brandon King

Image via the Oklahoman (Ronald Cortes/ Getty Images) The Western Conference Finals are officially a best-of-three series. Facing a critical Game 4 on their home floor, the San Antonio Spurs delivered their most complete performance of the postseason, overwhelming the Oklahoma City Thunder 103-82 Sunday night at Frost Bank Center to even the series at two games apiece. From the opening tip, San Antonio established control with defensive intensity, physicality, and efficient offensive execution. The Spurs held Oklahoma City to just 33 percent shooting from the field and a miserable…

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Knicks Pull Away Late To Take Commanding 3-0 Series Lead Over Cavaliers

Brandon King

The New York Knicks are now firmly in control of the Eastern Conference Finals after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-108 in Game 3 Friday night in Cleveland. Jalen Brunson scored 30, Mikal Bridges continued his strong play with 22 points, while OG Anunoby added 21 as the Knicks, who never trailed in the contest, are just one win away from their first NBA Finals since 1999. In a losing effort, Evan Mobley scored 24 points, Donovan Mitchell added 23 points and James Harden put in 19 points. Although New York…

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Kendrick Perkins calls out LeBron for chasing attention 

Brandon King

With the Los Angeles Lakers unceremoniously bounced from the playoffs via a sweep at the Oklahoma City Thunder, the mainstream sporting discourse has, refreshingly, been a lot less LeBron-centric.   With the conference finals in both East and West tipping off with exciting games and historic performances,  such as Victor Wembanyama’s 41 and 24, the attention has, rightfully so been on these series and players in each matchup that are getting it done.  The propaganda arm of Klutch sports could not idly stand by while multiple news cycles go by which LeBron…

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Cause of Death for Kyle Busch Revealed by Family

Brandon King

The cause of death for NASCAR star Kyle Busch has officially been revealed. According to statements released by Busch’s family on Saturday, the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion died from severe pneumonia that developed into sepsis, ultimately leading to “rapid and overwhelming associated complications.” Busch was 41 years old. Sepsis is a life-threatening reaction to an infection that causes your immune system to harm healthy tissues and organs. Common signs of sepsis includes: One of the common sites and types of infection that can be a path to sepsis are…

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Thunder rally past Spurs 123-108 in Game 3, seize series lead

Brandon King

Image via the NBA The young and relentless Oklahoma City Thunder continued their postseason surge Thursday night, overcoming an ugly start to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 123-108 in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. With the win, Oklahoma City now holds a 2-1 advantage in the series and has wrestled back home-court control. San Antonio looked poised to protect its home floor early, exploding out of the gates with a stunning 15-0 run that sent the crowd inside Frost Bank Center into a frenzy. The Thunder appeared rattled…

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Richard Childress Racing to Retire Iconic No. 8, Preserve Number for Brexton Busch

Brandon King

An iconic number in modern NASCAR is being put on hold for the next generation. Richard Childress Racing has announced that it will suspend use of the No. 8 Chevrolet beginning with the upcoming race weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Moving forward, the organization will instead campaign the No. 33, bringing an end — at least for now — to one of the most recognizable numbers in the garage. The decision is deeply tied to Kyle Busch, who helped transform the No. 8 into a modern NASCAR staple during his…

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NASCAR star Kyle Busch dies at 41

Brandon King

The motorsports world is mourning the loss of one of NASCAR’s most polarizing and accomplished figures, as two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has reportedly died at the age of 41. News of Busch’s passing emerged Thursday, sending shockwaves throughout the racing community. According to reports, Busch had recently been battling a severe illness. NASCAR, Richard Childress Racing, and members of Busch’s family reportedly confirmed the heartbreaking news in a joint statement. One of the most successful drivers of his generation, Busch built a Hall of Fame-caliber career that spanned…

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New NCAA Eligibility Requirements Could Affect Top International Players

Brandon King

The NCAA’s proposed “5-in-5” eligibility model could dramatically reshape the future of international recruiting — and some of the world’s top basketball prospects may be the biggest casualties. Under the proposal currently being advanced by the NCAA Division I Board of Directors, athletes would receive five years of eligibility beginning after either their 19th birthday or high school graduation, whichever comes first.   That sounds simple on the surface, but it creates a potentially massive issue for international players who often spend multiple years competing professionally overseas before entering the…

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Samiah Puckett transfers to South Carolina State University

Brandon King

The women’s basketball program at South Carolina State University has reportedly secured another addition via the transfer portal, as Samiah Puckett is set to join the Bulldogs ahead of the upcoming season. Puckett played her high school ball at Griffin High School ( Griffin, GA) where she scored more than 750 points, pulled in over 500 rebounds and blocked over 200 shots. She began her collegiate career at East Tennessee State University where she appeared in 26 contests as a freshman. Puckett then transferred to Alabama State, and after receiving…

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