Category: Sports

Kelsey Mitchell, A’ja Wilson Named WNBA Players of the Month for August

Brandon King

The WNBA has named Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell and Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson its Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month, respectively, for August. For Mitchell, the honor caps a sensational month in which she emerged as one of the league’s most explosive scorers. Mitchell averaged 28.9 points, 1.9 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game during August while shooting 55.6% from the field and 53.4% from three-point range. She scored a league-high 318 points during the month. The Indiana guard was particularly dominant from beyond the…

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AEW Wrestler Andy “The Butcher” Williams Dead at 48

Brandon King

Andy Williams, best known to professional wrestling fans as “The Butcher” during his time with All Elite Wrestling (AEW), has died at the age of 48. According to TMZ, the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that Williams died following a medical emergency during an independent wrestling event in Pennsylvania. Williams collapsed Saturday night during an Enjoy Wrestling event at Mr. Smalls Theatre in Millvale, Pennsylvania. He was competing alongside his longtime tag-team partner, The Blade, when the medical emergency occurred. According to reports, Williams’ legs buckled near the conclusion…

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MAC Releases Official Statement Regarding Western Michigan–Michigan Football Game

Brandon King

The Mid-American Conference has released an official statement addressing the controversial ending of Saturday’s Western Michigan–Michigan football game and the decision to restore time to the game clock. Michigan escaped with a dramatic victory after appearing to run out of time, only for officials to award the Wolverines one additional play following a replay review. Following the conclusion of the game, the MAC and Western Michigan contacted the Big Ten office seeking clarification regarding both the replay review and the decision to put time back on the clock. According to…

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Angel Reese Goes Back-to-Back as WNBA Player of the Week After Another Dominant Rebounding Stretch

Brandon King

Angel Reese is on a roll. The Atlanta Dream star has been named the WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week for Week 14, earning the honor for the second consecutive week as she continues to dominate the boards during her first season in Atlanta. Reese averaged an eye-popping 14.0 points, 17.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game during the award period. She began the week with a 16-point, 16 rebound effort in a 101-83 loss to Portland on August 28 and then chasing that with 15 points and 11…

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Tennessee State beat down “Between the Hedges” 63-3

Brandon King

ATHENS, Ga. — Tennessee State’s difficult start to the 2026 football season continued Saturday afternoon as the Tigers fell to No. 3 Georgia, 63-3, at Sanford Stadium. Georgia wasted little time taking control, scoring touchdowns on each of its first four possessions and racing to a 28-0 lead after the opening quarter. The Bulldogs ultimately piled up 63 points while holding Tennessee State to just three points. Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton completed 15 of 16 passes for 202 yards and three touchdowns in his one half of work, while running…

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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert Announces Retirement After 2026 Season

Brandon King

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has officially announced that she will retire at the end of 2026, bringing her more than seven-year run as the league’s first-ever commissioner to an end. “After more than seven years at the WNBA and more than 40 total years in business, I have made the decision to retire as WNBA Commissioner,” said Engelbert. “In 2019, I had the privilege of being appointed the league’s first commissioner and to lead a league with enormous potential yet untapped awareness and significant undervaluation. Over the years, it has…

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Charles Barkley Just SHUT DOWN the “LeBron Is Beating Father Time” Narrative: “Don’t Tell Me How Great He’s Playing”

Brandon King

Charles Barkley is throwing a major wrench into the conversation surrounding LeBron James’ incredible longevity. At 41 years old, LeBron is still putting up numbers that would be impressive for players half his age. But Barkley isn’t convinced that those numbers prove LeBron is actually “beating Father Time.” During an appearance on The Bill Simmons Podcast, Barkley pushed back hard on the way LeBron’s current career is being discussed. “We have to be honest about LeBron,” Barkley said. “Just because you’re putting up good numbers don’t mean you’re being effective.”…

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UNC Football Investigation Takes Shocking Turn as Steve Belichick Faces Drug-Related Allegations

Brandon King

What initially looked like a major shake-up involving UNC’s football leadership has now turned into a much broader internal investigation — and defensive coordinator Steve Belichick is reportedly among those facing serious questions. According to a report from WRAL, investigators are examining allegations that include whether Belichick used drugs while on the job or provided drugs to at least one UNC player. Those claims have not been established as fact, and the university’s investigation remains ongoing. But the allegations add another stunning layer to a situation that has already placed…

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Ben Simmons Is BACK! Former All-NBA Star Agrees to $3.5 Million Deal With Sacramento Kings

Brandon King

The former No. 1 overall pick and three-time NBA All-Star is officially returning to the league after sitting out the entire 2025-26 season. Simmons has agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Sacramento Kings, according to Shams Charania and Marc J. Spears. The deal gives Simmons a chance to restart a career that once appeared headed toward superstardom. The 30-year-old guard/forward is entering his 10th NBA season after a year away from the league. Before injuries and other setbacks derailed his trajectory, Simmons established himself as one of…

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ESPN’s Kawhi Leonard Report Is Under Major Scrutiny After NBA Drops Hammer on Clippers

Brandon King

Just weeks ago, ESPN reported that the NBA had found “no evidence” that Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money through team sponsors to Kawhi Leonard to circumvent the league’s salary cap. Now, the NBA’s completed investigation has produced a dramatically different picture. The league announced Wednesday that the Clippers circumvented the salary cap by funneling millions of dollars to Leonard through third-party companies, including Aspiration, Boingo Wireless, Daktronics and Lockton Insurance. The consequences were enormous: The NBA’s investigative report says Ballmer, Zucker and Frank played roles in connecting Leonard with…

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