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WNBA Suspends Seattle Storm Co-Owner Celeste Keaton Five Home Games Following Incident With Sophie Cunningham Supporters

Brandon King

The WNBA has suspended Seattle Storm minority co-owner Celeste Keaton from attending the team’s next five home games after an incident involving fans supporting Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham during Tuesday night’s game in Seattle.  According to multiple reports, Keaton allegedly confronted two teenage fans who were holding signs supporting Cunningham, using profanity during the exchange. One of the signs read, “Thank you Sophie for speaking up for girls!” The confrontation reportedly left one of the teens in tears.  Following the incident, the Storm issued a public apology. “Everyone who…

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WNBA Deletes Video of Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers’ $400 Bet After Gambling Rule Questions

Brandon King

The WNBA has removed a social media video featuring Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers discussing a $400 wager on the outcome of their matchup, prompting questions about the league’s gambling policy. The video, which was posted to the league’s official social media accounts, showed Reese and Bueckers agreeing to a friendly $400 bet over which player’s team would come out on top when the Atlanta Dream and Dallas Wings met. The post quickly gained traction online before being deleted by the WNBA. While the league has not publicly explained why…

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Report: FBI Seized Lakers Owner Mark Walter’s Phone and Laptop in Federal Investigation

Brandon King

According to a report from Lakers Daily, FBI agents seized Los Angeles Lakers owner Mark Walter’s phone and laptop as part of an ongoing federal investigation involving his business interests. The reported seizure was carried out pursuant to a court-authorized search in September 2025 and is tied to a broader federal inquiry into financial dealings connected to companies associated with Walter. The investigation reportedly includes scrutiny of insurance-related transactions and lending practices involving businesses under his control. As of this writing, no criminal charges have been announced against Walter in…

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Notre Dame Lands Historic SoFi Jersey Patch Deal Worth Up to $20 Million Annually

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image via On3 Notre Dame Athletics has reportedly reached a landmark sponsorship agreement with financial technology company SoFi that is expected to become the richest jersey patch deal in college athletics history. According to Pete Nakos of On3, the six-year agreement is valued at $18–20 million annually, giving Notre Dame a lucrative new revenue stream as college athletics continues to evolve in the NIL and revenue-sharing era. The sponsorship comes after the NCAA approved the use of corporate jersey patches, allowing athletic departments to capitalize on one of the most…

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Tennessee LB Arion Carter Suspended Two Games by NCAA Over $427 Flight Paid by Agent

Brandon King

Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter will miss the first two games of the 2026 season after the NCAA suspended the Volunteers’ defensive standout for accepting an impermissible benefit during the NFL Draft process. According to reports from Knox News’ Adam Sparks, the violation stemmed from a $427 flight to an NFL pre-draft training facility that was paid for by Carter’s agent before the linebacker ultimately withdrew from the draft and returned to Tennessee for another season. Although Carter later repaid the cost of the flight, the NCAA determined that the payment…

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“Easter”Nike Kobe 8 Protro Returning in Spring 2027

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One of the most beloved colorways in Kobe Bryant’s signature line is making its return. According to early reports, the Nike Kobe 8 Protro “Easter” is slated to return in Spring 2027, bringing back the vibrant pastel colorway that originally debuted as part of Nike Basketball’s 2013 Easter collection. The sneaker features an eye-catching engineered mesh upper that fades from mint green at the toe to golden yellow through the midfoot before transitioning to Court Purple around the heel. Black Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, while a speckled…

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Grand Jury Declines to Indict Man Charged in Fatal Kentucky State University Shooting

Brandon King

A Kentucky grand jury has declined to indict the man who had been charged in connection with the fatal shooting at Kentucky State University, bringing an end—for now—to the criminal case stemming from one of the most tragic incidents on the HBCU campus in recent years. The grand jury returned a “No True Bill,” meaning prosecutors did not present enough evidence to establish probable cause for the case to proceed to trial. As a result, the murder and assault charges against Jacob Bard have been dismissed. The shooting occurred on…

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Indiana Fever Become First Team in WNBA History to Score 100+ Points in Four Straight Games

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The Indiana Fever continue to rewrite the WNBA record book. Powered by the league’s most prolific offense, Indiana became the first team in WNBA history to score at least 100 points in four consecutive games, adding another milestone to what has been one of the most efficient and explosive offensive seasons the league has ever seen. The historic streak included dominant performances against some of the WNBA’s top competition: The Fever’s offensive explosion is backed by league-leading numbers across the board. Indiana currently leads the WNBA in scoring at 95.5…

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Alabama State Accepts NCAA Committee on Infractions Decision Following Level I-Mitigated Case

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Alabama State University has announced that it has received the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions’ public decision regarding its infractions case, which was classified as Level I-Mitigated. Under the NCAA’s infractions process, a Level I violation represents the most serious category of rules violations, typically involving significant breaches that undermine the integrity of collegiate athletics. The “mitigated” designation means the NCAA determined there were substantial factors that reduced the severity of the case, such as the institution’s cooperation during the investigation, corrective actions taken, or other mitigating circumstances. While…

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Anthony Edwards Scores Court Victory as Judge Rules in Child Support Case With Ayesha Howard

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Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards has reportedly secured a significant legal victory in his ongoing child support dispute with Ayesha Howard. According to court documents and reports, a Georgia judge ruled that Edwards’ child support obligation for his daughter with Howard will be set at $3,222 per month — a reduction from the $5,000 monthly payments he had previously been making. The ruling reportedly came after a lengthy legal battle over which state should handle the case. Edwards argued the matter belonged in Georgia, while Howard had pursued proceedings in…

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