Category: Sports

Tracy McGrady Questions Tim Duncan’s Place as Greatest Power Forward, Makes Case for Kevin Garnett

Brandon King

The debate over the greatest power forward in NBA history has a familiar name at the top: Tim Duncan. Five NBA championships, three Finals MVP awards and two regular-season MVPs have made Duncan the standard by which other power forwards are measured. But Tracy McGrady is challenging whether Duncan’s place at the top is based entirely on individual greatness or whether his circumstances and championship success have helped shape the conversation. At at at During a discussion on the Cousins Podcast, McGrady made the case that Kevin Garnett was arguably…

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Jack Campbell Provides Encouraging Injury Update After Scary Neck Injury

Brandon King

image via NFL.com Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell is providing an encouraging update as he continues recovering from a frightening neck injury suffered during Sunday’s matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. Campbell released a statement Wednesday through the Lions, offering his first detailed public comments since being transported to a local hospital following the injury. “I’m incredibly encouraged by the progress I’ve made in such a short period of time,” Campbell said. “I have full movement in my lower body, and I’m continuing to make progress with movement in my upper…

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Warriors Withholding Kristaps Porziņģis’ $20 Million Salary as Trade Talks Continue

Brandon King

image via NBA.com The Golden State Warriors are taking a different approach to their ongoing situation with Kristaps Porziņģis, reportedly withholding payments on the veteran center’s $20 million salary while continuing to explore potential trade opportunities. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, who reported the development alongside Anthony Slater, Golden State has determined that Porziņģis is not currently rendering services to the organization and is therefore not delivering salary payments. The Warriors reportedly retain the ability to trade Porziņģis before the February 11 NBA trade deadline, even without currently paying him.…

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Beyond the Ratings: How the WNBA Is Building a Bigger Business Around Women’s Basketball

Brandon King

By Brandon King | Sneaker Shop Talk The WNBA is no longer simply trying to convince sports fans to watch women’s basketball. The league is increasingly competing for their attention, loyalty and spending power. The conclusion of the 2026 WNBA Finals offered another powerful example. Game 7 between the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream averaged 3.3 million viewers across USA Network, CNBC and Peacock. The matchup became the most-watched playoff game in WNBA history and the fourth-most-watched game overall. Even more impressive, the audience was 128% larger than the…

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Caitlin Clark Signs Multi-Year Marketing Partnership With DICK’S Sporting Goods and Foot Locker

Brandon King

image via Britanica Caitlin Clark is taking her influence in basketball and sneaker culture to another level. The Indiana Fever superstar has signed a multi-year partnership with DICK’S Sporting Goods and Foot Locker, creating new opportunities for the basketball star to connect with fans through retail, marketing and in-person experiences. As part of the agreement, DICK’S and Foot Locker will collaborate with Clark on national and global marketing campaigns, retail experiences, fan activations, personal appearances and additional initiatives. The partnership will give Clark an expanded presence across two major retail…

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Russell Wilson Interviews for NC State Head Coaching Job; Joins Philip Rivers in Coaching Search

Brandon King

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Wilson interviewed Tuesday for the Wolfpack’s vacant head coaching position. Wilson spent three seasons at NC State (2008–10) before transferring to Wisconsin for his final collegiate season in 2011. During his time in Raleigh, he completed 8,545 passing yards and threw 76 touchdown passes across 36 games. The 10-time Pro Bowl selection enjoyed a 14-season NFL career, highlighted by winning Super Bowl XLVIII with the Seattle Seahawks. Wilson announced his retirement in June 2026 and subsequently joined CBS Sports as an analyst. Wilson isn’t the…

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New York Liberty Part Ways With Chris DeMarco After Just One Season as Head Coach

Brandon King

image via Wikipedia The New York Liberty are making another coaching change. According to ESPN’s Alexa Philippou, the Liberty will not retain head coach Chris DeMarco after just one season leading the franchise. The decision comes less than a year after New York hired DeMarco, a longtime Golden State Warriors assistant coach who was part of four NBA championship teams. The move makes the Liberty one of the WNBA’s biggest coaching vacancies heading into the 2027 season. A disappointing ending to the 2026 season DeMarco’s first season in New York…

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Tennessee State Women’s Basketball Opens Season With Dominant 95-46 Win Over Toccoa Falls

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image via Tennessee State Athletics The Tennessee State Lady Tigers opened the 2026-27 season in impressive fashion, overwhelming Toccoa Falls College, 95-46, to earn a 49-point victory in their season opener on Monday, November 2. Tennessee State’s offensive performance provided an emphatic start to the new campaign as the Lady Tigers began the season with a convincing home victory. Somah Kamara Leads the Way GAME-HIGH PERFORMANCE Somah Kamara – 24 points Kamara paced all scorers with 24 points, shooting 9-of-14 from the field and connecting on four 3-pointers. She also…

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Howard Football Injury Update: Ja’Shawn Scroggins Out for Season, Eden James’ Status Uncertain

Brandon King

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Howard Bison are facing significant uncertainty surrounding two of their most important offensive contributors as the 2026 football season approaches its final stretch. Head coach Ted White confirmed that quarterback Ja’Shawn Scroggins will miss the remainder of the season, while running back Eden James’ availability remains uncertain following an injury-related setback. Speaking during a media call, White provided an update on both players and acknowledged the importance of their roles in Howard’s offensive production. “Ja’Shawn is out for the year. Eden James is still up for…

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Jake Paul to Face Former Kickboxing Champion Cédric Doumbé in Boxing Return

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image via Sky Sports Jake Paul has an opponent for his highly anticipated return to the boxing ring. Paul will face former two-time GLORY Kickboxing champion Cédric Doumbé on December 24, 2026, at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, according to Most Valuable Promotions. The Christmas Eve matchup will mark Paul’s first fight since suffering a sixth-round knockout loss to former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua on December 19, 2025. Paul fractured his jaw in two places during the fight and underwent multiple surgeries during his recovery. Paul (12-2, 7…

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