Category: Sports

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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NBA Vets Amar’e Stoudemire, Patrick Beverley & Spencer Dinwiddie Teaming Up for BIG3 All-Star Game

Brandon King

The BIG3 All-Star Game is bringing together a trio of NBA veterans that basketball fans won’t want to miss. Hall of Famer Amar’e Stoudemire, Patrick Beverley, and Spencer Dinwiddie are expected to team up for the 2026 BIG3 All-Star Game on August 22 at 1 p.m. ET on CBS Sports. The BIG3 has confirmed all three veterans for the event, with additional teammates still expected to be revealed. Stoudemire returns to the BIG3 after previously playing for Tri-State, where he averaged 12.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game…

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WNBA Says Fans Should Have Been Allowed to Wear Shirts About Transgender Athlete Debate

Brandon King

The WNBA acknowledged Monday that security personnel acted improperly after asking at least three fans to cover shirts displaying messages about transgender women participating in women’s sports during Sunday’s game between the Indiana Fever and the Atlanta Dream in Atlanta.  In a statement released Monday, the league said the fans should have been permitted to wear the shirts. “The WNBA is aware of interactions at Sunday’s game in Atlanta in which fans were asked by league security to cover their shirts. This should not have happened.” According to multiple reports,…

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Nneka Ogwumike Announces Retirement After 2026 WNBA Season

Brandon King

Nneka Ogwumike is calling it a career after the 2026 WNBA season. After 15 seasons in the WNBA, the longtime superstar has announced that this will be her final season, bringing one of the most accomplished careers in league history toward its conclusion. “I feel very fulfilled with the 15 years that I’ve been able to play and compete at such a high level and I am proud to say that I am retiring from the WNBA.” Ogwumike entered the WNBA as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2012…

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Kelsey Mitchell Ties WNBA Record as Fever Win Fifth Straight, 101-95 Over Tempo

Brandon King

The Indiana Fever extended their winning streak to five games with a hard-fought 101-95 victory over the Toronto Tempo on Tuesday night at Scotiabank Arena. Kelsey Mitchell once again led the Fever’s offense, scoring a game-high 29 points while tying a WNBA record for the most consecutive games with at least 20 points. Mitchell has now reached the 20-point mark in 20 straight contests, matching the record previously set by Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson. Mitchell’s night ended early after she exited following the third quarter. She returned to…

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Buss Siblings Reaffirm Decision to Sell Remaining Lakers Stake as Ownership Battle Escalates

Brandon King

The fight over the future ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers appears to be intensifying. Jim, Johnny, Janie, Joey, and Jesse Buss issued a joint statement Tuesday reaffirming their decision to sell the family’s remaining 17.8% ownership stake in the franchise after reports surfaced that Jeanie Buss plans to challenge the move through legal action. “Johnny, Jimmy, Janie, Joey and Jesse have made the decision to sell the family’s remaining stake, and we remain united in that decision. We intend to move forward thoughtfully, respectfully and through the appropriate process.”…

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13 Penn State Students Charged in Alleged Cocaine Trafficking Ring Tied to Fraternities

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STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Fourteen people, including 13 current or former Penn State University students, have been charged in connection with an alleged cocaine trafficking operation that authorities say was run through two off-campus fraternity houses. The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office announced the charges Monday, alleging the operation involved members and associates of Sigma Chi and Delta Upsilon and operated during 2023 and 2024. Authorities say cocaine was obtained in bulk from contacts in New York and Philadelphia, transported to State College, processed at fraternity houses and distributed primarily to…

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Cade Cunningham Didn’t Believe Recruiting LeBron James Would Change His Free-Agency Decision

Brandon King

Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham apparently didn’t see much value in trying to recruit LeBron James during free agency. Cunningham recently explained that he didn’t reach out to James because he didn’t believe his pitch would have changed the course of LeBron’s decision. While recruiting superstar free agents has become a common part of NBA roster building, Cunningham seemingly understood that James’ decision would ultimately come down to what was best for LeBron and his career. Rather than making a call just for the sake of making one, Cunningham opted…

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Stephen A. Smith Vows to Fire Back After NABJ Gives Him ‘Thumbs Down’ Award

Brandon King

Stephen A. Smith is preparing to respond after the National Association of Black Journalists gave him one of the organization’s most pointed honors at its conference in Atlanta. Smith received the NABJ’s “Thumbs Down” award, with the organization citing what it described as his “recurring public pattern of disparaging public commentary directed at prominent Black women across politics, sports and media.” Rather than ignore the recognition, Smith made it clear that he intends to answer back. “This is the epitome of Christmas arriving early,” Smith wrote on social media. “The…

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