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Pelicans Trade Jordan Hawkins, Micah Peavy to Grizzlies in Four-Player Deal

Brandon King

The New Orleans Pelicans are making another major roster move ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, New Orleans is trading Jordan Hawkins, Micah Peavy, a future second-round pick and a future second-round pick swap to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for guard AJ Johnson and veteran forward Taj Gibson. The Trade New Orleans Pelicans receive: Memphis Grizzlies receive: The move gives New Orleans additional financial flexibility and helps clear the way for the reported signing of free-agent guard Bennedict Mathurin to a two-year, $16 million…

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‘Our Hearts Are Broken’: University of Evansville Mourns Jordan Scott After Fatal Crash

Brandon King

The University of Evansville community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of women’s basketball student-athlete Jordan Scott. Evansville announced Monday that Scott, a sophomore member of the Purple Aces women’s basketball program, died following a motor vehicle accident in Warrick County. The news sent shockwaves through the Evansville athletic department, where Scott had only recently begun the next chapter of her basketball career. “Our hearts are broken,” Evansville head women’s basketball coach Ben Wierzba said in a statement shared following Scott’s death. A Young Basketball Player Beginning Her Evansville Journey Scott,…

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Tua Tagovailoa Wins Falcons’ QB Battle, Named Week 1 Starter Over Michael Penix Jr.

Brandon King

The Atlanta Falcons have finally made their decision at quarterback. Tua Tagovailoa will open the 2026 NFL season as Atlanta’s starting quarterback, beating out Michael Penix Jr. after a monthslong competition that extended through training camp and into the final days before Week 1. Tagovailoa will get the start Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, giving the former Miami Dolphins quarterback an opportunity to begin a new chapter in Atlanta after signing with the Falcons during the offseason. The decision comes after an up-and-down training camp for Tagovailoa, who nonetheless received…

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Charles Barkley and Ernie Johnson Could Be Calling It a Career After Next Season

Brandon King

One of the most beloved duos in sports television may be approaching its final season. Charles Barkley revealed that the 2026-27 NBA season could be his final year on “Inside the NBA,” and he says longtime host Ernie Johnson could be leaving alongside him. During an appearance on The Bill Simmons Podcast, Barkley made it clear that his future is closely tied to Johnson’s. “Me and Ernie are a package deal. So right now, unless Ernie changes his mind, next year is my last year 100 percent.” Barkley explained that…

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Chris Paul Says Clippers’ Handling of His Final Season Was “One of the Most Disrespectful Things” He’s Ever Endured

Brandon King

Chris Paul is opening up about one of the most painful chapters of his legendary NBA career—and he isn’t holding back about the way his final season with the Los Angeles Clippers came to an end. Appearing on Daniel Lubetzky’s Build or Break podcast, the recently retired 12-time All-Star described the Clippers’ handling of his departure as “probably one of the most disrespectful things that I’ve endured.” For Paul, the situation wasn’t simply about basketball. It was personal. “Nobody Cares” Paul explained that his wife, children and those closest to…

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Roger Goodell Finalizes Four-Year Extension to Remain NFL Commissioner Through 2030

Brandon King

NFL teams were notified Sunday that Goodell has finalized a new four-season contract extension that will keep him in the commissioner’s office through the 2030 NFL season, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The new agreement will expire on March 31, 2031. Goodell has served as NFL commissioner since 2006, when he succeeded Paul Tagliabue. The new agreement ensures that he will remain at the helm of the league through a period expected to include major decisions surrounding the NFL’s next collective bargaining agreement, international expansion and the league’s continued growth.…

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Kelsey Mitchell, A’ja Wilson Named WNBA Players of the Month for August

Brandon King

The WNBA has named Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell and Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson its Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month, respectively, for August. For Mitchell, the honor caps a sensational month in which she emerged as one of the league’s most explosive scorers. Mitchell averaged 28.9 points, 1.9 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game during August while shooting 55.6% from the field and 53.4% from three-point range. She scored a league-high 318 points during the month. The Indiana guard was particularly dominant from beyond the…

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MAC Releases Official Statement Regarding Western Michigan–Michigan Football Game

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The Mid-American Conference has released an official statement addressing the controversial ending of Saturday’s Western Michigan–Michigan football game and the decision to restore time to the game clock. Michigan escaped with a dramatic victory after appearing to run out of time, only for officials to award the Wolverines one additional play following a replay review. Following the conclusion of the game, the MAC and Western Michigan contacted the Big Ten office seeking clarification regarding both the replay review and the decision to put time back on the clock. According to…

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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert Announces Retirement After 2026 Season

Brandon King

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has officially announced that she will retire at the end of 2026, bringing her more than seven-year run as the league’s first-ever commissioner to an end. “After more than seven years at the WNBA and more than 40 total years in business, I have made the decision to retire as WNBA Commissioner,” said Engelbert. “In 2019, I had the privilege of being appointed the league’s first commissioner and to lead a league with enormous potential yet untapped awareness and significant undervaluation. Over the years, it has…

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Charles Barkley Just SHUT DOWN the “LeBron Is Beating Father Time” Narrative: “Don’t Tell Me How Great He’s Playing”

Brandon King

Charles Barkley is throwing a major wrench into the conversation surrounding LeBron James’ incredible longevity. At 41 years old, LeBron is still putting up numbers that would be impressive for players half his age. But Barkley isn’t convinced that those numbers prove LeBron is actually “beating Father Time.” During an appearance on The Bill Simmons Podcast, Barkley pushed back hard on the way LeBron’s current career is being discussed. “We have to be honest about LeBron,” Barkley said. “Just because you’re putting up good numbers don’t mean you’re being effective.”…

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