Category: Sports

Dr. J Explains Why LeBron James Is Missing From His All-Time Greats List

Brandon King

LeBron James (L) appears with Julius Erving at the 2003 ESPY Awards in Los Angeles, July 16, 2003. (Getty Images) Julius “Dr. J” Erving has explained why LeBron James was not included on his list of all-time great basketball players. The omission immediately caught the attention of NBA fans, considering James has built one of the most accomplished résumés in league history. But according to Erving, the decision isn’t necessarily a knock on LeBron. It’s about when he believes an all-time ranking should be made. “I usually talk about retired…

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Pelicans Trade Jordan Hawkins, Micah Peavy to Grizzlies in Four-Player Deal

Brandon King

The New Orleans Pelicans are making another major roster move ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, New Orleans is trading Jordan Hawkins, Micah Peavy, a future second-round pick and a future second-round pick swap to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for guard AJ Johnson and veteran forward Taj Gibson. The Trade New Orleans Pelicans receive: Memphis Grizzlies receive: The move gives New Orleans additional financial flexibility and helps clear the way for the reported signing of free-agent guard Bennedict Mathurin to a two-year, $16 million…

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Christian Gonzalez Becomes NFL’s Highest-Paid Cornerback With $135 Million Patriots Extension

Brandon King

The New England Patriots and Pro Bowl cornerback Christian Gonzalez have agreed to a four-year, $135 million contract extension with $102 million guaranteed, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. The deal carries an average annual value of $33.75 million, making Gonzalez the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. The agreement was reached less than 48 hours before New England’s 2026 season opener against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle. Gonzalez’s extension narrowly surpasses the four-year, $132 million contract Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon signed last month. Witherspoon’s deal included more than $101 million guaranteed.…

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‘Our Hearts Are Broken’: University of Evansville Mourns Jordan Scott After Fatal Crash

Brandon King

The University of Evansville community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of women’s basketball student-athlete Jordan Scott. Evansville announced Monday that Scott, a sophomore member of the Purple Aces women’s basketball program, died following a motor vehicle accident in Warrick County. The news sent shockwaves through the Evansville athletic department, where Scott had only recently begun the next chapter of her basketball career. “Our hearts are broken,” Evansville head women’s basketball coach Ben Wierzba said in a statement shared following Scott’s death. A Young Basketball Player Beginning Her Evansville Journey Scott,…

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LeBron James Makes the Jump From DraftKings to Polymarket With New Football-Focused Deal

Brandon King

Copyright: Sipa USA, Credit: Sipa USA via AP, Creator: Anthony Behar LeBron James is making his latest move in the sports-betting and prediction-market space. The NBA superstar has partnered with Polymarket in a new endorsement agreement that will focus primarily on football, according to Front Office Sports. The partnership comes shortly after James’ previous endorsement deal with DraftKings expired earlier this summer. (Front Office Sports⁠) James teased the new relationship Saturday by posting a short video on social media showing him arriving at what appeared to be Polymarket headquarters. “Welcome…

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Charlie Woods Signs First NIL Deal With TaylorMade, Following in Father Tiger’s Footsteps

Brandon King

Charlie Woods is officially entering the NIL era. The 17-year-old son of golf legend Tiger Woods has signed his first name, image and likeness deal with TaylorMade Golf, joining the same equipment company his father has represented since 2017. The partnership comes as Charlie prepares for his senior year at The Benjamin School in Florida and looks ahead to his college career at Florida State University. Woods is committed to play for the Seminoles beginning in 2027. (TaylorMade Golf⁠) Under the agreement, Woods will play a full TaylorMade equipment setup…

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Tua Tagovailoa Wins Falcons’ QB Battle, Named Week 1 Starter Over Michael Penix Jr.

Brandon King

The Atlanta Falcons have finally made their decision at quarterback. Tua Tagovailoa will open the 2026 NFL season as Atlanta’s starting quarterback, beating out Michael Penix Jr. after a monthslong competition that extended through training camp and into the final days before Week 1. Tagovailoa will get the start Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, giving the former Miami Dolphins quarterback an opportunity to begin a new chapter in Atlanta after signing with the Falcons during the offseason. The decision comes after an up-and-down training camp for Tagovailoa, who nonetheless received…

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Charles Barkley and Ernie Johnson Could Be Calling It a Career After Next Season

Brandon King

One of the most beloved duos in sports television may be approaching its final season. Charles Barkley revealed that the 2026-27 NBA season could be his final year on “Inside the NBA,” and he says longtime host Ernie Johnson could be leaving alongside him. During an appearance on The Bill Simmons Podcast, Barkley made it clear that his future is closely tied to Johnson’s. “Me and Ernie are a package deal. So right now, unless Ernie changes his mind, next year is my last year 100 percent.” Barkley explained that…

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Chris Paul Says Clippers’ Handling of His Final Season Was “One of the Most Disrespectful Things” He’s Ever Endured

Brandon King

Chris Paul is opening up about one of the most painful chapters of his legendary NBA career—and he isn’t holding back about the way his final season with the Los Angeles Clippers came to an end. Appearing on Daniel Lubetzky’s Build or Break podcast, the recently retired 12-time All-Star described the Clippers’ handling of his departure as “probably one of the most disrespectful things that I’ve endured.” For Paul, the situation wasn’t simply about basketball. It was personal. “Nobody Cares” Paul explained that his wife, children and those closest to…

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Roger Goodell Finalizes Four-Year Extension to Remain NFL Commissioner Through 2030

Brandon King

NFL teams were notified Sunday that Goodell has finalized a new four-season contract extension that will keep him in the commissioner’s office through the 2030 NFL season, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The new agreement will expire on March 31, 2031. Goodell has served as NFL commissioner since 2006, when he succeeded Paul Tagliabue. The new agreement ensures that he will remain at the helm of the league through a period expected to include major decisions surrounding the NFL’s next collective bargaining agreement, international expansion and the league’s continued growth.…

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