Category: Sports

Londyn Walker transfers from North Carolina A&T to Alabama State

Brandon King

Roster movement across HBCU women’s basketball continues, as the former North Carolina A&T guard Londyn Walker has found a new home. Walker is headed to Alabama State, giving the Hornets another addition as they continue to reshape their roster through the transfer portal. Walker, the 2024-25 MaxPreps Player of the Year, departs North Carolina A&T following a freshman campaign in which she appeared in 7 contests, is now joining an Alabama State squad looking to build depth and competitiveness heading into the upcoming season. While Walker a standout at Milton…

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Norfolk State Spartans women’s hoops add experienced forward Alexis Davis from transfer portal

Brandon King

Image via Paul Hokanson/UB Athletics The Norfolk State Spartans women’s basketball continue to bolster their roster this offseason, adding forward Alexis Davis out of the transfer portal. Davis arrives in Norfolk after most recently suiting up for the Monmouth Hawks women’s basketball, following an earlier stint with the Buffalo Bulls women’s basketball. The 6-foot forward brings a blend of experience, rebounding ability, and frontcourt toughness that should immediately factor into the Spartans’ rotation. During the 2025–26 season at Monmouth, Davis averaged 7.1 points and 6.1 rebounds per game while shooting…

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Former Top-100 Recruit James Brown Transfers to Howard, Looking for Fresh Start

Brandon King

A fresh start could be exactly what former top-100 recruit James Brown needs. After a brief and injury-plagued stint with North Carolina, Brown is heading to Howard University via the transfer portal—bringing size, pedigree, and untapped potential to one of the MEAC’s premier programs. Listed at 6-foot-10 and around 240 pounds, Brown entered college as a highly regarded prospect but never quite found his footing in Chapel Hill. Across two seasons, he saw limited action, appearing in just 27 games while battling injuries that stalled his development and consistency. Now,…

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Allyson Felix eyeing comeback, targeting 2028 Olympic Games

Brandon King

Track and field legend Allyson Felix may not be done just yet. The most decorated American track and field athlete in history is reportedly planning a return to competition, with her sights set on qualifying for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Felix, who officially stepped away from the sport following the 2022 season, compiled a historic résumé that includes 11 Olympic medals (7 gold) and 20 World Championship medals. Her retirement marked the end of one of the most dominant and consistent careers the sport has ever seen…

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JaCobian Morgan Signs CFL Deal with Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Brandon King

Former Jackson State quarterback JaCobian Morgan is taking his talents to the professional level, signing with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League. Morgan’s signing marks another milestone for both his career and the continued visibility of HBCU talent on the professional stage. 🔍 A Proven Winner at Jackson State During his time with the Jackson State Tigers, Morgan developed into one of the SWAC’s most reliable quarterbacks.  The 2025 appeared in 26 games for the Tigers, completing 325 of 525 passes for 4,080 yards and 40 touchdowns, showcasing poise, arm strength, and command of the offense.…

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What Minnesota’s playoff path might look like sans Anthony Edwards

Brandon King

The aspirations of the Minnesota Timberwolves to at least reach the Western Conference Finals have taken a major hit.  Anthony Edwards is out of the Timberwolves lineup for the foreseeable future with a hyperextended knee and a bone bruise.  This injury doesn’t just hurt Minnesota—it potentially alters the Western Conference playoff landscape. Here’s how it could play out depending on matchups and how far the Timberwolves may advance. ⸻ 🐺 Minnesota Without Anthony Edwards: What Changes Immediately Without Edwards, the Timberwolves lose: That forces Minnesota to shift its focus onto: Defensively,…

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Anthony Edwards expected to miss weeks with knee hypertension and bone bruise

Brandon King

The aspirations of the Minnesota Timberwolves to at least reach the Western Conference Finals have taken a major hit. Anthony Edwards is expected to miss multiple weeks after suffering a left knee hyperextension with a bone bruise during Game 4 against the Denver Nuggets.   The injury occurred in the second quarter when Edwards landed awkwardly after challenging a Cam Johnson field goal attempt. Edwards feel to the ground in a heap, clutching his left knee ; he had to be helped to the locker room, as he was unable…

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New Photos Link Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini to 2020 Incident—Years Before Scandal Broke

Brandon King

The controversy surrounding Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini has taken a significant turn with the emergence of new photos that date back to 2020—six years before the incident that initially brought the situation into the public eye. The images, reportedly taken at a New York City bar, appear to show the two sharing a kiss and displaying clear physical affection. The timing of the photos is what adds a new layer of complexity: Vrabel was married at the time, while Russini would go on to marry her now-husband later that…

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Taylor Jenkins to be named Milwaukee Bucks head coach

Brandon King

Taylor Jenkins is finalising a deal to become the new head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks.  Jenkins replaces Doc Rivers, who recently announced his retirement after a 27-year coacjing career.  Rivers spent the last 3 seasons with the Bucks, recording a 97-103 record, winning the NBA Cup in 2024.  Jenkins was the head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies for six seasons, ( 2019-2025) , compiling a 250-214 , leading the Grizzlies to the postseason on three occasions.  It is a return to familiar territory for Jenkins who was a Bucks…

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Sports media selective outrage on display with Vrabel-Russini coverage

Brandon King

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was recently photographed in a compromising situation with then athletic reporter Dianna Russini.  The image is made a crystal clear that the relationship between the tune was far more than that a professional nature and was additionally complicated by the fact that Vrabel and Rossini are married-but not to each other.  After the story initially broke, Rossini resigned from The Athletic, posting her letter of resignation to her X account. An interesting aspect of this incident is the amount of media coverage ,…

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