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WNBA Rescinds Angel Reese’s Eighth Technical Foul, Avoiding Automatic Suspension

Brandon King

Angel Reese will not serve a one-game suspension after the WNBA rescinded the technical foul she received Friday night against the Portland Fire. The Atlanta Dream star appeared to be facing an automatic one-game suspension after being assessed her eighth technical foul of the 2026 regular season. However, the league reviewed the play and rescinded the technical, allowing Reese to remain eligible for Atlanta’s matchup against the Minnesota Lynx. The Associated Press reported that the decision came only a few hours after Friday night’s game. The incident occurred during the…

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Angel Reese Makes WNBA History With Record 29th Double-Double

Brandon King

Angel Reese is officially in the WNBA record books—again. The Atlanta Dream star recorded her 29th double-double of the 2026 season on Sunday, setting a new WNBA record for the most double-doubles in a single season. Reese reached the historic mark during Atlanta’s 89-81 victory over the league-leading Minnesota Lynx, finishing with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Her 10th rebound came with 5:40 remaining in the fourth quarter, giving her the double-double and moving her past the previous record of 28 set by Alyssa Thomas in 2023. (Los Angeles Times⁠)…

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Alabama State QB Andrew Body Lands NIL Partnership With Raising Cane’s

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image via Andrew Body\IG Alabama State quarterback Andrew Body is adding another major brand to his growing NIL portfolio. The standout Hornets quarterback has landed an NIL partnership with Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, according to a post shared by Body and highlighted by Light on Sports. The partnership gives Body another opportunity to connect his growing profile on the football field with a nationally recognized brand. Body enters the 2026 season as one of the most accomplished quarterbacks in HBCU football. The Alabama State signal-caller was named the 2025 SWAC…

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Kevin Durant Gifts Tennessee State Basketball Team His Latest Nike KD 19 Signature Sneaker

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It appears that Tennessee State’s new Nike partnership is already paying high profile dividends. Kevin Durant is making sure the Tennessee State Tigers are stepping onto the court in style. 🐅🔥 The NBA superstar has gifted the Tennessee State men’s basketball team pairs of his latest signature sneaker, the Nike KD 19, giving the HBCU program an early look at one of Nike Basketball’s newest performance models. Photos shared by Tennessee State basketball show the Tigers rocking the KD 19, adding another connection between Durant and the HBCU basketball community.…

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Stephen Jackson Says LeBron James Hurt His GOAT Case by Joining ‘Championship-Ready’ 76ers

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Stephen Jackson has a clear opinion on LeBron James’ decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers—and he believes the move could hurt James’ standing in the NBA’s all-time great debate. Appearing on All the Smoke, Jackson said he believed Cleveland was the move that made the most sense for LeBron if he wanted to strengthen his argument against Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. “Cleveland was the only thing that made sense for me to keep him in that conversation.” Jackson believes another championship in Cleveland would have carried more weight because…

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Man Dies After Jumping Inside University of Florida’s Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

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Authorities are investigating after a 51-year-old man died Monday morning following a fall inside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at the University of Florida, according to local reports. The incident occurred inside the stadium’s west concourse in Gainesville. According to investigators, University of Florida Police Department officers responded around 9:47 a.m. after receiving a report that a man had climbed onto a structural beam. Officers attempted to speak with the man and persuade him to move to safety. Despite their efforts, authorities said he ultimately stepped off the ledge and fell…

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Blake Griffin Says Lakers Made a Mistake Giving Bronny James Nearly $8 Million Guaranteed

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Blake Griffin believes the Los Angeles Lakers made a mistake when they gave Bronny James nearly $8 million in guaranteed money after selecting him with the No. 55 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Griffin, speaking about Bronny’s situation, made it clear that he doesn’t have a problem with the Lakers drafting LeBron James’ son. Instead, he questioned why the organization deviated from what would typically be offered to a player selected that late in the draft. “Give him what is normal for the pick. If you can get…

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A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum Withdraw From Team USA for FIBA Women’s World Cup

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Team USA will enter the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup without two of its biggest stars. Two-time FIBA Women’s World Cup gold medalists A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum will no longer compete for Team USA in the upcoming tournament due to health reasons, USA Basketball announced Monday. The news is particularly significant for Plum, who will also miss the remainder of the 2026 WNBA season as she continues to recover from a lower-leg injury. Plum has dealt with a calf/lower-leg issue throughout the season, limiting her availability and performance.…

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AARON DONALD IS BACK: Rams Legend Comes Out of Retirement to Join Myles Garrett

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We reported earlier this summer of him working out at the Rams facilityt and now the speculation has become reality- Aaron Donald is officially coming out of retirement. The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year is returning to the Los Angeles Rams on a one-year, $20 million deal with incentives that can push the contract to $30 million, according to NFL insiders Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport. Donald, who retired following the 2023 season, is now set to reunite with the franchise where he spent his entire 10-year career.…

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Napheesa Collier Returns to Unrivaled for Season 3 on Multi-Year Deal

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One of the league’s biggest stars is officially coming back. Unrivaled announced that Collier will return for Season 3 on a multi-year deal, keeping the reigning league MVP and one of women’s basketball’s premier two-way players in the league. Collier was dominant during the 2025 Unrivaled season, leading the league in scoring while putting together an impressive all-around statistical line. Collier’s 2025 Unrivaled Stats Her production earned Collier the Unrivaled MVP award, cementing her as the league’s top player during the 2025 campaign. She also made history by winning Unrivaled’s…

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