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Sabrina Ionescu and Kids Foot Locker Announce Brooklyn Park Takeover With Early Sabrina 4 Access

Brandon King

BROOKLYN, NY — Sabrina Ionescu is bringing her signature sneaker line to the community. The New York Liberty star is teaming up with Kids Foot Locker for a takeover of Gersh Park in Brooklyn, giving local basketball fans an opportunity to experience the upcoming Nike Sabrina 4 “Night Night.” The event will also give fans early access to the upcoming sneaker, adding an exclusive element to the Brooklyn basketball takeover. What We Know The collaboration brings together Ionescu’s growing signature sneaker line and a community basketball setting, putting the Sabrina…

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Toni Kukoc Refuses to Declare Today’s European Stars Better Than the ’90s Legends

Brandon King

Toni Kukoc is giving today’s international NBA stars plenty of respect—but he isn’t ready to put them ahead of the European legends who came before them. During an appearance on the Croatian program Sport Nedjeljom, the three-time NBA champion discussed the evolution of European basketball and the impact players such as Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo have had on the NBA. Kukoc had particularly high praise for Jokic and Doncic, highlighting their basketball IQ and fundamentals. But when it comes to comparing the current generation with the European…

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WNBA News: Vancouver Group Sets Sights on Expansion Team for 2031

Brandon King

Could Vancouver be the WNBA’s next expansion market? A group of business and basketball leaders is putting together a plan to bring a WNBA franchise to Vancouver, British Columbia, potentially giving Canada its second WNBA team. The group is led by retired business executive Bill Bakk and Deloitte managing partner Jodi Evans, who have publicly outlined their plans as they work toward a potential franchise bid. There is one major hurdle: the WNBA has not announced any expansion beyond the three franchises already approved for Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia. Those…

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Monica McNutt Wins New York Sports Emmy for Best Studio Analyst

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Monica McNutt has another major award to add to her growing résumé. The ESPN and MSG Networks basketball analyst has won the New York Sports Emmy for Best Studio Analyst, adding an Emmy to a career that has continued to expand across NBA, WNBA and college basketball coverage. McNutt’s recognition came Wednesday night at the 4th Annual New York Sports Emmy Awards, held September 23 in New York. The New York Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences hosted the ceremony celebrating excellence in New York sports…

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DETAILED LOOK: 2026 “Light Army” Air Jordan 4 Arrives October 2

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Jordan Brand is taking the Air Jordan 4 in a muted, military-inspired direction with the upcoming “Light Army” colorway. New detailed images give sneakerheads another look at the 2026 release, which is currently scheduled to arrive October 2, 2026, exclusively in Europe. The pair carries the official color makeup of Light Army/Light Silver-Cargo Khaki-Phantom and features a tonal combination of olive, khaki, gray and off-white shades throughout the classic Tinker Hatfield-designed silhouette. A Closer Look The “Light Army” Air Jordan 4 is built around a muted olive-toned upper, giving the…

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Gregg Popovich Marries Former Assistant Coach Mike Budenholzer’s Ex-Wife

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Gregg Popovich has a new ring — and this one has nothing to do with basketball. The legendary former San Antonio Spurs head coach has remarried, tying the knot with Mary Barth Budenholzer, the former wife of his longtime Spurs assistant coach, Mike Budenholzer. According to TMZ, a marriage license obtained in Bexar County, Texas, shows that Popovich and Mary were married on September 16. The relationship connects two of the most influential figures from Popovich’s legendary Spurs coaching tree in an unexpected way. Mike Budenholzer worked under Popovich in…

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Air Jordan 3 “Purple Haze” Gets April 2027 Release Update

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Jordan Brand is adding another fresh Air Jordan 3 to its 2027 lineup. The “Purple Haze” Air Jordan 3 is currently expected to release on April 3, 2027, according to @zSneakerHeadz. The upcoming women’s exclusive is listed in an Infinite Lilac/Multi-Color colorway and is expected to retail for $205. The pair is expected to arrive with the purple-heavy color blocking shown in the latest early images, giving the classic silhouette an almost entirely tonal look. Early mockups depict the sneaker covered in shades of purple, with Infinite Lilac dominating the…

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“Light Work” Nike Sabrina 4 Is Bringing the Heat October 6

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Sabrina Ionescu’s fourth signature sneaker is getting ready to make another statement. The Nike Sabrina 4 “Light Work” is set to release October 6, 2026, for $135, with the latest version arriving in a bold Bright Crimson, Infrared 23 and Black color scheme. The red-heavy design covers most of the upper, while black detailing provides contrast around the Swoosh, tongue and side panels. Sabrina’s signature branding also appears near the heel. But this Sabrina 4 isn’t just about the look. Nike built the model around a forefoot Air Zoom unit,…

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Bodycam reveals tense moment for Paige Bueckers, Jackie Young during Arike Ogunbowale Arrest

Brandon King

What began as a night of celebration for Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale quickly turned chaotic — and newly released bodycam footage shows just how tense the situation became. Ogunbowale and several WNBA players were outside Miami nightclub E11EVEN in the early morning hours of March 5 when police moved to arrest the Wings guard following an alleged altercation inside the club. Among those surrounding Ogunbowale was her Dallas teammate Paige Bueckers. And within moments, Bueckers found herself staring down a police Taser. WATCH: Taser Pointed Toward Paige Bueckers The…

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ESPN Remembers Chris Spatola After Unexpected Passing at 47

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Chris Spatola spent his life around basketball, but his story was about much more than the game. From the basketball court at Army to military service, from the Duke bench to the ESPN broadcast booth, Spatola built a life defined by service, basketball and family. Now, that life has come to an unexpected end. ESPN announced Tuesday that Spatola, a college basketball analyst and former Army starting guard, died Monday at age 47. His passing sent shockwaves through the college basketball community and left colleagues and fans remembering a familiar…

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