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Stephen Curry Makes It Clear: Golden State Is Home

Brandon King

Stephen Curry has spent his entire NBA career with the Golden State Warriors, and he wants to keep it that way. Speaking during Warriors media day, Curry emphasized what remaining with Golden State means to him as he enters another chapter of his career. “This is home. This is what we built. This is a community that I have played in front of my entire career, and being able to finish the story the right way is a big part of (it).” Curry’s comments reinforce a message he has delivered…

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Tyrese Haliburton debuts the Puma Hali 2

Brandon King

FIRST LOOK: Tyrese Haliburton has officially given sneakerheads their first look at the PUMA Hali 2, debuting his second signature basketball shoe during Indiana Pacers Media Day. The new silhouette marks the next chapter of Haliburton’s signature line with PUMA following the Hali 1, which was designed in collaboration with Salehe Bembury. The Hali 2 keeps a low-cut basketball profile with fluid, sculpted lines while introducing a fresh visual identity for Haliburton’s second signature model. The first colorway is being identified as “Thermal Vision.” Early looks show an orangish-yellow base…

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BREAKING: Olivia Miles Joins adidas Basketball After Winning WNBA Rookie of the Year

Brandon King

“Saw that coming.” adidas Basketball is officially welcoming Olivia Miles to its basketball roster. The announcement comes just hours after Miles was unanimously named the 2026 Kia WNBA Rookie of the Year, capping a record-setting first season with the Minnesota Lynx. Miles averaged 19.8 points, 6.0 assists and 4.7 rebounds per game while shooting 49.2% from the field, 38.8% from three and 87.0% from the free-throw line. She also set WNBA rookie records for total points (790) and 20-point games (22). Now, she’s adding a major sneaker endorsement to an…

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Making A Difference: Michael Jordan Helps Morehouse College Open New Multimedia Center for Future Storytellers

Brandon King

Michael Jordan is putting more than basketball knowledge into the next generation of HBCU talent. Morehouse College has officially opened its new Morehouse Multimedia Center, a state-of-the-art facility designed to prepare students for careers in journalism, sports media, broadcasting, podcasting, filmmaking and digital storytelling. The center held its grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 23, with support from Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand. 🏀 From Jordan Brand Support to a Media Pipeline The new facility is part of Morehouse’s Department of Journalism in Sports, Culture and Social Justice. It…

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Olivia Miles Named 2026 WNBA Rookie of the Year

Brandon King

Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles has officially been named the 2026 Kia WNBA Rookie of the Year, capping a historic first season in the league. Miles was unanimously selected for the award, receiving all 74 votes from the national panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. The No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft made an immediate impact for the Minnesota Lynx, averaging: Miles started all 40 games she appeared in for Minnesota. Miles Made WNBA History The rookie guard didn’t just win the award — she rewrote the WNBA…

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Oregon Releases Update On Dante Moore After Scary USC Hit

Brandon King

EUGENE, Ore. — Oregon football has provided an update on quarterback Dante Moore following the scary injury he suffered during Saturday night’s 41–27 victory over USC. The Ducks announced Sunday that Moore sustained a concussion, but his MRI and CT scans came back clean, and he did not suffer any additional injuries. “Dante sustained a concussion in last night’s game but fortunately his MRI and CT scans came back clean and he did not suffer any additional injuries,” Oregon head coach Dan Lanning said in a statement. Lanning added that…

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A’JA WILSON DROPS 38 AS ACES ROLL PAST FEVER 102-85 IN GAME 1

Brandon King

LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Aces are officially underway in the postseason — and they made a statement in Game 1. The Aces defeated the Indiana Fever 102-85 on Sunday, taking a 1-0 series lead behind a dominant performance from four-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson. Wilson finished with 38 points, 16 rebounds, four blocks and two steals, shooting an incredible 15-of-19 from the field. She wasn’t the only Aces star making an impact. Jackie Young recorded 21 points, 10 assists and three steals, knocking down three 3-pointers while shooting…

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Marshall Faulk Says Southern Is Forming the Wrong Kind of Identity After Jackson State Loss

Brandon King

Marshall Faulk isn’t just concerned about Southern’s latest loss — he’s concerned about what the Jaguars are becoming. After Southern fell 35-17 to Jackson State in Saturday’s BoomBox Classic, first-year head coach and Pro Football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk said his team is beginning to form the wrong kind of identity. Jackson State jumped out to a 28-9 halftime lead and ultimately extended its winning streak over Southern to eight consecutive games. The Tigers finished with 355 total yards, while Nate Blount IV rushed for 135 yards and two…

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USC Suspends Desman Stephens II After Hit on Dante Moore

Brandon King

USC linebacker Desman Stephens II has been suspended for one game following his ejection during Saturday’s 41-27 loss to Oregon. Stephens was ejected for targeting after delivering a late hit to Ducks quarterback Dante Moore during the second quarter. Moore was attempting to slide when Stephens made contact with his head. Moore remained on the field while receiving medical attention before eventually being taken away on a stretcher and transported by ambulance. Stephens’ actions following the hit also drew significant attention. He celebrated after the play while Moore was being…

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BREAKING: Illinois Parts Ways With Defensive Coordinator Bobby Hauck After Just Four Games

Brandon King

The University of Illinois has parted ways with defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck, head coach Bret Bielema announced Sunday. The move comes just four games into Hauck’s tenure with the Fighting Illini and one day after Illinois suffered a 42-19 loss to No. 7 Ohio State in its Big Ten opener. Hauck was hired in February after spending the previous eight seasons as the head coach at Montana. He was brought to Illinois to install an aggressive 3-3-5 defensive scheme. WHAT HAPPENED? According to Bielema, Hauck reached out Sunday morning and…

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