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Kawhi Leonard Agrees to $115 Million Extension With Raptors

Brandon King

Kawhi Leonard is staying in Toronto. The Toronto Raptors have agreed to a two-year, $115 million contract extension with the seven-time All-Star, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The agreement also includes a player option for the 2028-29 season. Leonard’s agent, Harrison Gaines of SLASH Sports, confirmed the agreement to ESPN. The extension comes just days after Toronto officially reacquired Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers in a blockbuster trade that sent Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks, a first-round pick swap and two second-round picks to Los Angeles.…

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DeSean Jackson’s 2 P.M. Coaching Schedule Is Sparking a Bigger Conversation

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Delaware State head coach DeSean Jackson is challenging one of college football’s oldest assumptions: that the best coaches have to live at the office. Jackson recently explained that he typically starts his workday early and leaves for the day at around 2 p.m. For a profession notorious for marathon workdays, late-night film sessions and coaches spending virtually every waking hour inside their football facilities, Jackson’s schedule stands out. And naturally, it raises a question: Does spending more hours at the facility automatically make someone a better coach? WHAT WE KNOW…

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Norfolk State’s Marco Peery Named Fred Mitchell Award Kicker of the Week

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NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk State kicker Marco Peery has added another honor to his record-setting performance against Hampton. Peery was named a Fred Mitchell Award Kicker of the Week for Week 3 after converting all five of his field-goal attempts in Norfolk State’s 42-21 victory over Hampton in the 61st Battle of the Bay. The junior from Norfolk, Virginia, connected on field goals of 21, 48, 26, 46 and 27 yards, including a career-long 48-yarder. His five made field goals established a Norfolk State single-game record for an individual kicker…

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“Shanghai Fireworks” Nike Kobe 8 Protro Official Images Revealed

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Nike Basketball is bringing another Kobe Bryant classic back into the spotlight. The Nike Kobe 8 Protro “Shanghai Fireworks” has officially surfaced in images ahead of its expected November release, giving sneakerheads their first detailed look at the upcoming colorway. The vibrant orange-based design channels the energy of Shanghai’s famous fireworks displays, making this one of the more eye-catching Kobe 8 Protro releases on the 2026 calendar. WHAT WE KNOW Details Information Model Nike Kobe 8 Protro Colorway “Shanghai Fireworks” Men’s Style IO6259-800 GS Style IV5459-800 Release Date November 11,…

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FIRST LOOK: “Knicks”Air Jordan 8 Set for Christmas Eve Release

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The New York Knicks are getting their own Air Jordan 8 — and the first look is here. 👀🧡💙 The “Knicks” Air Jordan 8 is expected to release on December 24, 2026, bringing a black-based color scheme together with Safety Orange and Racer Blue accents. The sneaker is tied to the legendary Chicago Bulls–New York Knicks rivalry of the Michael Jordan era, with the color blocking paying homage to New York without using official Knicks branding. WHAT WE KNOW Information Sneaker “Knicks”Air Jordan 8 Style Code IX8479-010 Colorway Black/Safety Orange-Racer…

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BREAKING: Keyonte George Agrees to Five-Year, $157.5 Million Extension With Utah Jazz

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Keyonte George is staying in Utah. Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George has agreed to a five-year, $157.5 million rookie-scale contract extension with the franchise, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania and Tim MacMahon. The deal keeps George in Utah through the next phase of the Jazz’s rebuild and represents a massive commitment to the 22-year-old guard. George was previously headed toward the final season of his rookie contract without an extension after the Jazz reportedly wanted to see him build on his breakout 2025-26 campaign before committing to a major long-term…

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BREAKING: Kylian Mbappé Leaves Nike for On as Swiss Brand Enters Football

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Kylian Mbappé is leaving Nike — and he’s helping build the next chapter of football footwear with On. The Real Madrid and France superstar has officially joined Swiss sportswear company On, ending a Nike relationship that began when Mbappé was just a child. But this isn’t simply another endorsement switch. On is entering the football-boot market for the first time, with Mbappé positioned at the center of the company’s ambitious new football division. The company says Mbappé will work directly with its product teams, bringing his experience and perspective into…

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Ole Miss Warns Students: Opposing-Team Gear Could Get You Removed From Student Section

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Image via On3 OXFORD, Miss. — Ole Miss is making sure the student section is fully behind the Rebels when LSU comes to town Saturday. Ole Miss Athletics has issued a warning to students ahead of the matchup, stating that fans wearing opposing-team apparel or colors will not be permitted in the student section. The policy is being enforced both at the entrance and inside the section. “No person wearing an opposing team’s gear or colors will be allowed entrance into the student section. Additionally, anyone found to be wearing…

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Dawn Staley Once Made a Bold Caitlin Clark Prediction — Now the Quote Is Resurfacing

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South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley had a pretty clear vision for what Caitlin Clark could become in the WNBA. Now, as Clark continues to build her professional résumé, a prediction Staley made in 2025 is getting another look. “I would say Caitlin will go down as probably one of the best players to ever grace the league,” Staley said during an appearance on Sports Illustrated’s Around the W podcast in June 2025.  Staley didn’t stop there. She predicted Clark could reach that level in roughly half the time it…

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Lane Kiffin Returns to Oxford—and Everything Is Suddenly More Expensive

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Lane Kiffin is coming back to Oxford this Saturday. And apparently, the entire town has decided to cash in. Kiffin spent six seasons at Ole Miss, transforming the Rebels into one of the SEC’s most prominent programs. He led Ole Miss to three consecutive double-digit-win seasons and the program’s first College Football Playoff appearance. Then he left. Not after the season. Not after a bowl game. He left in the middle of Ole Miss’ run toward another potential Playoff appearance and took the LSU job—joining a conference rival just across…

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