Category: Sports

Mario Elie Takes Aim at LeBron James’ GOAT Claim Over Heat Superteam Era

Brandon King

Former NBA champion Mario Elie is reigniting the never-ending GOAT debate, and this time, he’s taking aim at LeBron James and his decision to join Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami. Elie believes LeBron’s decision to form a superteam with two established All-Stars contradicts the competitive mentality that defined previous generations of NBA basketball. “LeBron, you say you the GOAT, why you joining Bosh?” Elie said. “We wasn’t doing that in the ’90s. I wanna beat you. I don’t wanna join you.” Elie’s criticism centers on the idea that…

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“Houston Texans”Nike Air Max 90 NFL Rivalries Gets First Look

Brandon King

Nike is bringing the NFL Rivalries series back to the Air Max 90 in 2026, and the Houston Texans are officially joining the lineup. The upcoming “Houston Texans” Nike Air Max 90 NFL Rivalries has surfaced in its first look, showcasing a clean team-inspired color scheme designed around the Texans’ visual identity. The sneaker carries the style code IW1135-100 and is expected to retail for $140. The release is currently scheduled for Fall 2026, although an exact date has not yet been announced. The Texans edition is one of eight…

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Dearica Hamby Shares Racist Text Message as Alleged Sender Is Suspended From Work

Brandon King

Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby has received support after sharing a racist text message she said was sent to her personal phone following her ejection from Saturday’s game against the Connecticut Sun. Hamby posted a screenshot of the message on X on Monday, August 24, asking her followers, “Anyone know this number?” The message contained an anti-Black racial slur, dehumanizing language and a monkey emoji.  The post quickly drew attention online, with social media users attempting to identify the person behind the phone number. According to reporting from Cydney…

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Former Duke Star Kyle Singler Posts Concerning Videos, Pleads for Help From Coach K

Brandon King

Former NBA player and Duke basketball star Kyle Singler has sparked concern after posting a series of troubling videos to Instagram in which he directly called out his former coach, Mike Krzyzewski, and repeatedly pleaded for help. Singler, 38, posted several videos Tuesday, Aug. 25, appearing to address Krzyzewski, whom he played for at Duke from 2007 through 2011. In one of the videos, Singler accused Krzyzewski of “setting him up” and said he had reached out to his former coach but felt his messages had been dismissed. “Coach K…

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Object Thrown Onto Court During Mercury-Mystics Game

Brandon King

A bizarre incident briefly interrupted Tuesday night’s WNBA matchup between the Phoenix Mercury and Washington Mystics. During the game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, a sex toy was thrown onto the court, prompting officials to pause play. The object was quickly covered and removed from the playing area, while the individual who allegedly threw it was escorted out of the arena, according to Sports360AZ’s Eliav Gabay. The incident comes amid growing concerns surrounding fans throwing objects onto WNBA courts. A similar situation occurred during the Chicago Sky’s recent game…

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Charles Barkley Calls Out NBA, WNBA Leadership Over Transgender Athlete Debate

Brandon King

Charles Barkley is calling on NBA commissioner Adam Silver and WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert to take a clearer public position on transgender athlete participation in the WNBA. During a recent discussion, Barkley criticized the league’s leadership for not addressing the issue directly sooner, arguing that the silence allowed the conversation to become dominated by social media debate. “I’m disappointed in Adam Silver and Kathy the commissioner,” Barkley said. “They should have come out two weeks ago before all this.” Barkley argued that the league should have established its position clearly…

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Big Ten Officially Bans NFL Players From Returning to Conference

Brandon King

The Big Ten is drawing a hard line between college and professional football. The conference has officially approved a rule prohibiting certain players with professional football ties from returning to play for Big Ten programs. The rule received unanimous approval from the conference’s faculty representatives. Under the new policy, a player cannot be on a Big Ten football roster if they: The decision comes amid a growing eligibility controversy surrounding former college players who have recently returned from professional football after receiving additional eligibility through court rulings. But the Big…

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Angel Reese and A’ja Wilson Named WNBA Week 13 Players of the Week

Brandon King

Angel Reese of the Atlanta Dream and A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces have been named the WNBA Week 13 Players of the Week, continuing standout seasons for two of the league’s biggest stars. Reese earned the Eastern Conference honor after averaging 24.0 points, 11.3 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game during the week.  Reese began the week a 20 point , 10 rebound and 8 assist outing on perfect shooting in the Dream’s 124-88 beat down of the Sparks on August 20. She chased that with a career…

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Big Ten Set to Block Former NFL Players From Returning to Conference

Brandon King

BREAKING: The Big Ten is set to pass a new rule Tuesday that would prevent players who have moved on to professional football from returning to play for a Big Ten school, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Under the proposed rule, a player would be ineligible to join a Big Ten roster if they have declared for the NFL Draft and did not withdraw, appeared on an NFL roster, or signed a contract with a professional league. The move comes amid a growing debate across college football over whether players…

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Angel Reese Makes WNBA History With Record 26-Rebound Performance

Brandon King

Angel Reese has officially etched her name into the WNBA record books. The Atlanta Dream star grabbed 26 rebounds in Tuesday night’s 78-71 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks, setting a new WNBA record for most rebounds in a single game. Reese surpassed the previous record of 24 rebounds, set by Chamique Holdsclaw in 2003. The historic performance was another statement game for Reese, who finished with 11 points and 26 rebounds for her 27th double-double of the season. But Reese’s historic night didn’t stop with the single-game record. With…

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