Category: Sports

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

Brandon King

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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Making a Difference: Kyrie Irving donates $40,000 to black family fighting to keep their land

Brandon King

The history of the United States has revealed to us that whenever Foundational Black Americans generate their prosperity, free of interference from anyone, or just have something of their own, the dominant society has consistently displayed a pathological need to either destroy it or take it for themselves. The case of Josephine Wright and her family falls into the latter. The Wright family has owned their parcel of land on Jonesville Road in Hilton Head, SOuth Carolina since shortly after the Civil War. However this family’s llong history of land…

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LeBron changes jersey back to 23

Brandon King

LeBron James is changing his jersey number- again.  The current Lakers superstar and NBA great is changing from no. 6 to his familiar number 23, his friend and agent Rich Paul related to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin.  LeBron wore 23 for his first seven seasons with the Cavaliers from 2003-10. When he ripped the hearty out of Cavs fans with his highly publicized departure to Miami, he switched to number 6 for those four seasons (2010-14).  James would once again don 23 for his second stint in Cleveland from 2014-18.  LeBron headed…

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Deion Sanders and Nike reunite

Brandon King

The relationship between Deion Sanders and Nike appears to be forged anew as according to reports, the football legend has signed with the Swoosh.  The current Colorado head football coach let the cat out of the bag in an Instagram post that showed him sitting with a pair of his Diamond Turf with the caption “we coming” View this post on Instagram A post shared by @COACHPRIME (@deionsanders) Coach Prime signed with the Swoosh in 1995, wearing them throughout his pLaying career on the gridiron and the diamond. Post-retirement Sanders…

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Spurs’ security allegedly touched up Britney Spears

Brandon King

Britney Spears allegedly got the Iceberg Slim backhand when the pop star attempted to ask Victor Wembanyama for a picture on Wednesday, according to a report from TMZ. According to the report, the incident went down at approximately 8:30 at the Catch restaurant in the ARIA hotel. Spears and her husband, Sam Asghari, were entering the restaurant and as they were doing so spotted Wembanyama, the no.1 pick in this year’s NBA Draft. She went over to Wemby to ask him for a photo and as she tapped him on…

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Jalen Green vidoed in compromising situation

Brandon King

Jalen Green has been getting quite a bit of attention, however in this instance it has very little to do with his preparation for the 2023-24 season. Video of the up-and-comig Houston Rockets player engaing in some “questionable” horseplay with former teammate Josh Christopher. In the video , Christopher appears to be lying in the supine position with Green dry thrusting awayin between his hiked up legs. Before people’s eye brows had returned to their normal resting postions, another strange video invilving Green and two other males surfaced.

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Clock strikes 12 on Dame Time, Damian Lillard asks out of Portland

Brandon King

The 11-year run of Damian Lillard appears to have their data numbered, as the no.6 overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft has requested that Portland Trail Blazers deal him. The decision concludes weeks of speculation and conflicting statements from Lillars declaring his wish to stay with the club and cryptic hints of a desire to potentially play elsewhere. The Blazers have made the playoffs in 7 of Dame’s 11 seasons, advancing to the Western Conference Finals in 2018-19, where they were swept by the Golden State Warriors. In recent…

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Tennessee State becomes 1st HBCU to offer ice hockey as varsity sport

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Courtesy of Nick Guerriero, Asst. AD / Communications & Creative Content, Tennessee State University Athletics Story Links NASHVILLE— Tennessee State University is set to make history by becoming the first historically black college or university (HBCU) to offer men’s ice hockey at the collegiate level. TSU will make this groundbreaking announcement at Bridgestone Arena prior to the 2023 NHL Draft on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. The addition of ice hockey highlights the University’s dedication to fostering diversity, inclusion, and expanding athletic opportunities for students. “Bringing ice hockey to Tennessee State…

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LeBron says he will stay out of Lakers front office business

Brandon King

LeBron James says he will not meddle with the Lakers front office in terms who they will attempt to sign in free agency. You may need to re-read that because you are either doubled over in laughter or your eyes have rolled to the back of your head in sheer incredulity. That’s right, according to a recent article on Lebronwire, LeBron Ramone James has stated publicly he will actually allow the front office to do their jobs unencumbered by his influence. Accordi Colloquially referred to by some fans as “LeGM”…

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