Category: Sports

Natalie Nakase Calls for Love Amid “Save Women’s Sports” Protest

Brandon King

Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase is speaking out after a “Save Women’s Sports” demonstration took place outside Chase Center ahead of Wednesday’s WNBA matchup against the Minnesota Lynx. Nakase was asked about the protest and the ongoing debate surrounding transgender participation in women’s sports. Rather than engaging directly with the protesters’ position, Nakase focused her comments on what she described as an increasingly hateful environment surrounding the issue. “In the world and just in sports right now, there’s too much hate that’s going on. Too much hate speech.…

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Arctos Agrees to Buy 10% Stake in Atlanta Falcons at $10.6 Billion Valuation

Brandon King

The Atlanta Falcons are poised to welcome a new minority investor. According to CNBC, Dallas-based private equity firm Arctos has agreed to acquire a 10% ownership stake in the Falcons in a transaction that values the franchise at an enterprise value of $10.6 billion. The deal remains subject to approval by NFL owners, who are expected to vote on it during league meetings in October. If approved, the Falcons would become the fourth NFL franchise in Arctos’ growing investment portfolio. The firm already owns minority stakes in the Los Angeles…

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Angel Reese Becomes Third Player in WNBA History to Record Perfect-Shooting 20-10 Game

Brandon King

Angel Reese etched her name into the WNBA record books Friday with one of the most efficient performances in league history. The Atlanta Dream star finished with 20 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists, three steals and two made three-pointers, while shooting a perfect 100% from the field. With the performance, Reese became just the third player in WNBA history to record a 20-point, 10-rebound game without missing a field-goal attempt. She joins an exclusive list that includes: Reese’s historic outing showcased far more than efficient scoring. She nearly recorded a…

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Kelsey Mitchell breaks her own Indiana Fever single-season scoring record with 891 points in just 37 games

Brandon King

Kelsey Mitchell’s remarkable 2026 campaign continues to rewrite the Indiana Fever record book. The four-time WNBA All-Star has officially broken her own franchise single-season scoring record, reaching 891 points in just 37 games after another dominant offensive performance. The Fever announced the milestone during Thursday night’s game against the Dallas Wings as Mitchell continued one of the greatest scoring seasons in franchise history. Mitchell entered the night needing just one point to surpass the previous franchise mark of 890 points, which she established last season. She wasted no time, finishing…

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Kelsey Mitchell Makes WNBA History With 21 Straight 20-Point Games

Brandon King

Image via The Indiana Fever Kelsey Mitchell’s historic scoring streak reached another milestone Thursday night. The Indiana Fever guard scored 37 points and added five assists, becoming the first player in WNBA history to score at least 20 points in 21 consecutive games. Mitchell broke a record previously shared with Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson. The four-time WNBA All-Star entered Thursday averaging 24.3 points per game, second in the league behind Wilson, while shooting an impressive 44.3% from three-point range. During the first 20½ games of her scoring streak,…

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Nneka Ogwumike Plans to Continue Playing in Project B After WNBA Retirement

Brandon King

Nneka Ogwumike’s WNBA career may be coming to an end, but the veteran forward isn’t ready to step away from professional basketball. According to Front Office Sports, Ogwumike intends to play in Project B, a new global women’s basketball league scheduled to debut in January 2027. The development comes shortly after Ogwumike announced that she will retire from the WNBA following the 2026 season, bringing an end to a decorated 15-year career that includes a WNBA championship, MVP award and 11 All-Star selections. Project B will give Ogwumike an opportunity…

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Azzi Fudd Turns Focus to Recovery Following Season-Ending Injury

Brandon King

Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd is already looking ahead. Just one day after the Wings announced that Fudd will miss the remainder of the 2026 WNBA season following an arthroscopic procedure to address ongoing right knee soreness, the rookie guard shared a message that reflected both optimism and determination. “I know exactly what comes next: rehab, put in the work, come back ready and better than before.” The statement offered a glimpse into Fudd’s mindset as she begins another rehabilitation process, a challenge she has faced before throughout her basketball…

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Cavaliers Acquire Peyton Watson in Three-Team Trade With Nuggets and Clippers

Brandon King

Image via ESPN The Cleveland Cavaliers are making a major investment in their future. Cleveland, the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a three-team trade that will send Peyton Watson to the Cavaliers, Max Strus to the Clippers, and future draft capital to the Nuggets, according to ESPN and other media outlets. As part of the deal, Watson is expected to sign a new four-year, $88 million contract with Cleveland that includes a player option and trade kicker. (Hoops Wire⁠) The Nuggets will receive Cleveland’s unprotected 2031…

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Jackson State Alum Isaiah Bolden Signs With Philadelphia Eagles

Brandon King

Former Tigers standout Isaiah Bolden has signed with the Philadelphia Eagles, giving the 26-year-old cornerback another opportunity to continue his NFL career. The Eagles announced the move Monday, signing Bolden and releasing offensive lineman Hollin Pierce. Bolden originally entered the NFL after the New England Patriots selected him in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft with the 245th overall pick out of Jackson State. He spent two seasons with New England before later spending time with the San Francisco 49ers’ practice squad. Before reaching the NFL, Bolden transferred…

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Azzi Fudd to Miss Remainder of Rookie Season Following Knee Procedure

Brandon King

The Dallas Wings announced Wednesday that rookie guard Azzi Fudd will miss the remainder of the 2026 WNBA season after undergoing an arthroscopic procedure on her right knee. According to the team, the procedure was performed to address ongoing soreness in Fudd’s right knee. The Wings did not provide a timetable for her recovery beyond confirming she will not return this season. The setback brings an early end to Fudd’s highly anticipated rookie campaign. Selected near the top of the 2026 WNBA Draft after a standout collegiate career at UConn,…

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