Category: Sports

Aaron Judge officially signs with Jordan Brand

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New York Yankees star has signed with Jordan Brand, announcing it in an Instagram post.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Jordan (@jumpman23) The Pinstripes’ slugger officially joins a Jordan Brand roster that includes free agent hurler David Price, Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Los Angeles Dodgers Mookie Betts, and Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. This season, the 31-year old…

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Shannon Sharpe to take his talents to First Take

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After several weeks of speculation, Shannon Sharpe will be heading to ESPN. According to reporting from the New York Post, the football Hall of Fameris coming to First Take, where he will face off against Stephen A. Smith on Mondays and Thursdays during football season. The proprietor of the Club Shay Shay podcast ended his 7-year partnership at Undisputed with Skip Bayless after the NBA Finals. Smith made no bones about wanting Sharpe on First Take, saying as much on his podcats, The Stephen A. Smith Show , a few…

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NBA announces 2023-24 Schedule

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Courtesy of the National Basketball Association: The NBA has officially announced the schedule for the 2023-24 season. Each team’s schedule can be found below. Only 80 games have been announced due to the In-Season Tournament. Two more games for every team will be announced in December. Atlanta Hawks • Complete list of games• In-Season Tournament games• National TV games• NBA TV games• League Pass games Boston Celtics • Complete list of games• In-Season Tournament games• National TV games• NBA TV games• League Pass games Brooklyn Nets • Complete list of games• In-Season Tournament games• National TV games• NBA TV games• League Pass games Charlotte Hornets • Complete list…

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NBA releases group play schedule for In-Season Tournament

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Courtesy of the National Basketball Association The NBA today released its complete game schedule and national television matchups for Group Play of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament, which will tip off on Friday, Nov. 3 during the 2023-24 regular season. The complete game schedule and national broadcast schedule for the 2023-24 regular season will be announced on Thursday, Aug. 17. Group Play games, the first of two stages in the In-Season Tournament, will take place on Tuesdays and Fridays in November.  On these “Tournament Nights,” the only NBA games scheduled will be Group Play games.…

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Jackson State’s Tomekia Reed selected to NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Oversight Committee

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Courtesy of the Southwestern Athletic Conference Jackson State Head Women’s Basketball Coach Tomekia Reed has been selected as a member of the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Oversight Committee, as announced by the NCAA. The NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Oversight Committee is responsible for ensuring that appropriate oversight of NCAA Division I women’s basketball is maintained, for enhancing the development and public perception of the sport and for making recommendations related to regular season and postseason competition such as rule changes and administration of the championship tournament. The committee…

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Ricky Rubio steps away from basketball to address mental health

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Cleveland Cavalier and Spanish national team point guard Ricky Rubio is taking some time away from the game of basketball to address his mental health. The veteran guard , who started playing professional basketball at the age of 15 ,released the following statement via FEB : “I have decided to stop my professional activity to take care of my mental health. I want to thank all the support I have received from the FEB to understand my decision. Today #Family makes more sense than ever. Thank you. I ask to…

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Drexel basketball player Terrence Butler found deceased in his apartment

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Tragedy has struck the family of a Drexel basketball player. Drexel University men’s basketball player Terrence Butler was found in his on-campus apartment Wednesday according to the school. “On behalf f the entire Drexel community, we extend our deepest sympathy to Terrence’s family, friends and teammates. In addition to being a student-athlete, Terrence was involved in numerous activities and organizations at Drexel and was a friend to many throughout the university community.” University President John Fry in a statement. Butler, a 6-foot-7 forward, was was named Bishop McNamara’s Most Valuable…

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Cause of death for son of NFL legend Ray Lewis revealed

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Back in June, Ray Lewis, the son of NFL Hall of Fame player Ray Lewis suffered his untimely demise at just the age of 28, when he was found unresponsive in his home on June 14. An autopsy report, initially obtained by TMZ Sports, lists the cause of death as intoxication from a mix of cocaine, fentanyl and methamphetamine. The report also mentioned that alprazolam, the drug used in Xanax, was also found in his system. His death was ruled accidental.

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Colorado to bolt Pac-12 to rejoin Big 12

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Courtesy of Brett McMurphy, actionnetwork.com Colorado is leaving the Pac-12 to return to the Big 12, sources told Action Network. The Buffaloes will formally apply for Big 12 membership on Thursday, when the Big 12’s Board of Directors will approve the Buffs to begin Big 12 play in 2024, sources said. An announcement is expected Thursday, pending official approval from the school’s Board of Regents, a source said. CU’s Board of Regents will meet for a second consecutive day on Thursday from 5-6 p.m. ET. A member of the Pac-12…

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Nike ends partnership with Hockey Canada

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Afte two decades, Nike has severed ties with Hockey Canada. Nike is no longer a sponsor of Hockey Canada,” a company statement issued Monday said.  “We will continue to provide on-ice product for Hockey Canada athletes as part of our partnership with the International Ice Hockey Federation, but our individual partnership with the federation has ended.” Hockey Canada issued this statement Monday: “Hockey Canada is appreciative of the longstanding partnership we had with Nike for over two decades and respects their decision not to continue as a Hockey Canada partner Hockey…

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