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Fox Sports Radio host Doug Gottlieb sued by sports agent

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Doug Gottlieb’s mouth may have literally written a check that he cannot cash. The Fox Sports Radio Host is the subject of a lawsuit from sports agent Casey Close for comments he made regarding Close’s negotiations on behalf of former Atlanta Brave Freddie Freeman. Read the full account of how we got to this point via Jeff Passan AGENT CASEY CLOSE sued Fox Sports radio host Doug Gottlieb for libel Thursday, alleging that Gottlieb “falsely and recklessly” defamed Close and Excel Sports Management in a tweet that claimed they had…

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Suns expected to match Ayton offer sheet

Brandon King

As news recently repored that restricted free agent Deandre Ayton signed an offer sheet with the Indiana Pacers. Although the Pacers are in the process of clearing cap space for Ayton by stretching and waiving Duane Washington and waiving and stretching the players who they acquired in the deal that sent Malcolm Brogdon to Boston : Malik Fitts, Juwan Morgan and Nik Staukas. Last season Ayton averaged 16.3 points and 10.5 rebounds and his loss would be a bog blow to the Suns. For Indiana, it is more evidence that…

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DeAndre Ayton signs 4-year, $133 offer sheet with Pacers

Brandon King

The ongoing saga of where Deandre Ayton will suit up for has a new chapter. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the restricted free agent big man has agreed to a 4-year, $133 million offer sheet with the Indiana Pacers. The relationship between Phoenix and Ayton began to go awry prior to the start of the 2021-22 season, he sought a maximum contract extension in the realm of 5-years and 172 million before the October 18 deadline. The difference in the evaluation of his value by the Suns and Ayton himself led…

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Jazz and Knicks have started Spida trade talks

Brandon King

It appears that the Utah Jazz have opted to tear things down to the studs and embark on a full rebuild. The most successful coach the team had some the late Jerry Sloan, Qunin Synder, left the team earlier this season. This was then chased soon thereafter with the trade of defensive anchor and second nest player Rudy Gobert, and now it seems like the last major piece of the team, Donavam Mitchell could finally been the move. According to reporting from The Athletic’s Shams Charania and Tony Jones, the…

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Adam Silver on board with lowering NBA age limit

Brandon King

At his yearly new conference following the league’s Board of Governors meetings in Las Vegas, NBA Commish Adam Silver said that he was “hopeful” the league would reduce the age of entrance from 19 1o 18., saying the change would be “the right things to.” “I think there’s an opportunity [to change it],” Silver said, via ESPN. “It’s [based on] larger conversations than just whether we go from 19 to 18, but I’m on record: When I balance all of these various considerations, I think that would be the right thing…

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“Black/Phantom Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low OG coming December

Brandon King

There will be another Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low coming later this year. Planned to debut this December, there are no available images at this juncture, but what is known is that it will make use of a black and phantom color palette. Predictive speculation assigns an aesthetic of a lower collared Air Jordan 1 that features a black upper overlaid with phantom with the large, reversed lateral Swoosh that has become a staple on Travis Scott Jordan 1s. Cactus Jack logos will likely appear on the medial…

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An initial look at the ”Expression” Air Jordan 5 Low

Brandon King

This fall will be the backdrop for a debut of the ”Expression” Air Jordan 5 Low. This women’s-specific 5 Low sports a suede upper covered in a print that reminds me of what one might see on hunter’s clothing. A black Jumpman peeks through the pattern on the heel, with identical branding present on the tongue, with translucent netting on the sides and tongue. Underneath resides a sail-colored midsole accented with metallic silver ”teeth” and a milky translucent rubber outsole. The ”Expression” Air Jordan 5 Low is scheduled to begin…

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Albany State’s Bonnaeu named SIAC Preseason Offensive Player of the Year

Brandon King

To kick off 2022 SIAC Media Day the conference announced preseason football honors and Albany State quarterback Dionte Bonneau was tabbed Offensive Player of the Year. In 8 games last season, the redshirt spohmore out of Atlanta threw for 1076 yards, 10 touchdowns and had a QB rating of 109.66 and also ran for another 170 yards in guiding a Golden Rams offense that averaged Last season Bonneau’s game highs for passing were 278 yards against Shorter College, touchdowns with three scores against Clark-Atlanta, longest pass play of 54 yards,…

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”Heirloom” Air Jordan 1 High OG: Official Images

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Jordan 1 High OG sports a black canvas foundational layer overlaid with vachetta tan at the toe. eyerow, and wrapping the rear foot. Vachetta tan Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with an embossed Wings logo on the lateral ankle. Black shows up on the inner, tongue and laces. Underneath lives a white midsole and a tan rubber outsole. The better-executed-than-I-thought ”Heirloom” Air Jordan 1 High OG is scheduled to release September 17 at nike.com and select retail venues. They will carry a 170 USD sticker…

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“French Blue” Air Jordan 13 : Official Images

Brandon King

Later this summer will see the debut of the ”French Blue” Air Jordan 13. The grey toe of this 13 gives way to white side panels and french blue suede overlays. The upper is rounded out by a fire red Jumpman on the tongue and the signature lateral ankle hologram. Underneath resides french blue midsole, white ”pods” and a steel grey bordered rubber outsole with white traction sections. The ”French Blue” Air Jordan 13 is scheduled to release 20 August 2022; they will carry a $200 USD sticker price. Air…

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