Category: Sports

“YOU AIN’T MY DADDY!” OLDEN POLYNICE CALLS OUT LEBRON JAMES

Brandon King

image via John Froschauer, AP Olden Polynice has a message for LeBron James: Respect is earned, but being a superstar doesn’t automatically make you the boss of the locker room. 👀 The former NBA center, who has not previously shied away from criticizing James, didn’t hold back when discussing how he would react if he were Joel Embiid and LeBron walked into the Philadelphia 76ers’ locker room attempting to establish new standards. “I’ll be like, you ain’t my daddy. You ain’t my daddy, you my teammate,” Polynice said. Polynice made…

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Ben Simmons Is Back: Former No. 1 Pick Expected to Start for Kings on Opening Night

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After spending an entire NBA season away from the court, Ben Simmons is reportedly in line for a starting role with the Sacramento Kings when the regular season begins. According to ESPN’s Marc J. Spears, Simmons is expected to start alongside rookie guard Darius Acuff Jr. in Sacramento’s October 21 opener against the Los Angeles Clippers. The news immediately raises a fascinating question: Is Sacramento giving a former All-Star the perfect opportunity to rebuild his career, or is Simmons facing one of the biggest prove-it seasons of his life? The…

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North Carolina A&T’s Kevin White Named CAA Football Offensive Player of the Week

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GREENSBORO, N.C. — Come on, now! The CAA Football Offensive Player of the Week honor belongs to a DAWG! North Carolina A&T junior quarterback Kevin White has been named the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) Football Offensive Player of the Week following his clutch performance in the Aggies’ 30-27 overtime victory over New Hampshire. White delivered a standout performance, throwing for 230 yards and three touchdowns while adding 38 rushing yards. His biggest moment came late in regulation, when he connected on a 19-yard touchdown pass on the final play to…

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NBA Smart Ball Could Debut in 2027: Adam Silver’s New Technology Raises Questions

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The NBA is testing a sensor-equipped Wilson basketball that could help officials make more accurate calls, but questions remain about transparency, reliability and the future role of technology in the game. The NBA could be preparing for another major technological change, and this time, the innovation is inside the basketball itself. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says the league is exploring a new “smart ball” developed in partnership with Wilson that could be used in NBA games as soon as 2027. The basketball features a tiny Bluetooth sensor designed to track…

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Atlanta Dream’s WNBA Finals Home-Court Location Still Uncertain

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The Atlanta Dream have reached the 2026 WNBA Finals, but where they’ll play their home games remains uncertain because of scheduling conflicts at State Farm Arena. The arena, home of the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks, is unavailable for all three potential Atlanta home dates: Those conflicts have complicated the Dream’s efforts to host their Finals games at the larger venue. State Farm Arena can accommodate more than 17,000 fans, while Gateway Center Arena in College Park, Georgia, has a basketball capacity of approximately 3,500. According to USA TODAY reporting, the Dream’s…

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BREAKING: Warriors Sign Brandin Podziemski to $110 Million Extension — Full Contract Breakdown

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The Golden State Warriors are investing in their future, and Brandin Podziemski is getting a major payday. Podziemski has agreed to a five-year, $110 million contract extension with Golden State, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal is fully guaranteed and includes a mutual option for the fifth season (2031–32) and a trade kicker. ESPN’s Anthony Slater shared the reported year-by-year salary structure, giving fans a closer look at how the deal is set up. Brandin Podziemski’s Contract Breakdown Season Salary Year 1 $18.9 million Year 2 $20.4 million Year…

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Lawsuit Accuses Nike, NSAF of Mishandling Alleged Sexual Assault of Teen Athlete at Elite Track Program

Brandon King

A federal lawsuit alleges a 16-year-old athlete was sexually assaulted during Nike’s Elite Program in Beaverton, Oregon. The complaint also accuses Nike and the National Scholastic Athletics Foundation of failing to provide adequate supervision and mishandling the athlete’s report. A federal lawsuit against Nike and the National Scholastic Athletics Foundation (NSAF) is raising serious questions about athlete safety and adult supervision at an elite high school track and field program. Filed in federal court in Oregon in September 2026, the lawsuit was brought by the family of a 16-year-old athlete…

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BREAKING: NFL Legend Mike Ditka Dies at 86 — Hall of Fame Tight End and Super Bowl-Winning Coach

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Mike Ditka, one of the most recognizable figures in NFL history, has died at 86. The Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end and longtime Chicago Bears head coach leaves behind a legacy that spans generations of professional football. Known affectionately as “Da Coach,” Ditka became a Chicago sports icon through his fiery personality, competitive spirit and role in one of the most memorable championship seasons in NFL history. Mike Ditka Changed the Tight End Position Ditka entered the NFL in 1961 after starring at the University of Pittsburgh, where…

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BREAKING: A’ja Wilson makes WNBA history with fifth MVP

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A’ja Wilson is officially in uncharted territory. The Las Vegas Aces superstar has won the 2026 WNBA Most Valuable Player Award, giving her a record fifth MVP trophy and making her the first player in league history to win three consecutive MVP awards, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports. Wilson previously won MVP in 2020, 2022, 2024 and 2025. Her fifth award puts even more distance between her and the rest of the WNBA’s all-time MVP leaderboard. The WNBA’s official history lists Wilson as the league’s four-time MVP entering this season. And…

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Former Jackson State Football Player Kaseem Vauls Passes Away

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Former Jackson State football player Kaseem Vauls has passed away, according to an announcement from his father, William Vauls. The heartbreaking news was shared Thursday, October 8, as Vauls’ family announced his passing through his social media account. Vauls was a former Jackson State defensive lineman who became the subject of widespread support from the HBCU football community after suffering a cardiac arrest in February 2023. At the time, Vauls was 21 years old and entering his second season with the Tigers after transferring from Alabama A&M. A Community Rallying…

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