Category: Sports

CAA Basketball Roundup: Charleston, UNCW Break 100 Points as Elon Takes Down Columbia

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The Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) men’s basketball season got off to an exciting start Monday, November 2, with several conference programs opening their campaigns with impressive performances. Charleston and UNC Wilmington both eclipsed the 100-point mark in season-opening victories, while Hofstra and Stony Brook each put up 97 points. Elon also made a statement on the road, defeating Columbia 84-71 inside Levien Gymnasium. With additional nonconference challenges against ACC opponents scheduled for Tuesday, the opening week is already providing plenty of storylines for CAA basketball. Elon Takes Over New York…

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Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd Reveal They Are No Longer Together, Say They Remain Friends and Teammates

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Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd have revealed that their romantic relationship has come to an end, but the two Dallas Wings teammates insist their friendship and professional relationship remain intact. The former UConn teammates addressed their relationship during the latest episode of Fudd’s Fudd Around and Find Out podcast, where they confirmed they are no longer together. According to the pair, the breakup actually happened more than a year ago, putting an end to speculation surrounding their relationship status. Bueckers also addressed speculation that Fudd’s…

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William & Mary Pulls Away From Tennessee State in 78-54 Victory

Brandon King

image via TSU Athletics 54 TSU 78 Winner W&M Tea m 1 2 3 4 F TSU 13  13  10  18  54 W&M 15  15  28  20  78 Tennessee State women’s basketball came up short on the road Thursday night, falling 78-54 to William & Mary. The Lady Tigers struggled to keep pace with the Tribe, who secured a 24-point victory in the nonconference matchup on Nov. 5. The game was closely contested through the first two quarters. Tennessee State trailed 15-13 after the opening period but continued to challenge William…

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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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