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”
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.”…
Read MoreUNC Football Investigation Takes Shocking Turn as Steve Belichick Faces Drug-Related Allegations
What initially looked like a major shake-up involving UNC’s football leadership has now turned into a much broader internal investigation — and defensive coordinator Steve Belichick is reportedly among those facing serious questions. According to a report from WRAL, investigators are examining allegations that include whether Belichick used drugs while on the job or provided drugs to at least one UNC player. Those claims have not been established as fact, and the university’s investigation remains ongoing. But the allegations add another stunning layer to a situation that has already placed…
Read MoreBen Simmons Is BACK! Former All-NBA Star Agrees to $3.5 Million Deal With Sacramento Kings
The former No. 1 overall pick and three-time NBA All-Star is officially returning to the league after sitting out the entire 2025-26 season. Simmons has agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Sacramento Kings, according to Shams Charania and Marc J. Spears. The deal gives Simmons a chance to restart a career that once appeared headed toward superstardom. The 30-year-old guard/forward is entering his 10th NBA season after a year away from the league. Before injuries and other setbacks derailed his trajectory, Simmons established himself as one of…
Read MoreESPN’s Kawhi Leonard Report Is Under Major Scrutiny After NBA Drops Hammer on Clippers
Just weeks ago, ESPN reported that the NBA had found “no evidence” that Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money through team sponsors to Kawhi Leonard to circumvent the league’s salary cap. Now, the NBA’s completed investigation has produced a dramatically different picture. The league announced Wednesday that the Clippers circumvented the salary cap by funneling millions of dollars to Leonard through third-party companies, including Aspiration, Boingo Wireless, Daktronics and Lockton Insurance. The consequences were enormous: The NBA’s investigative report says Ballmer, Zucker and Frank played roles in connecting Leonard with…
Read MoreBREAKING: UNC Football GM Michael Lombardi Resigns Amid Ongoing Investigation
The turmoil surrounding the North Carolina football program has taken another major turn. Michael Lombardi has resigned from his position as general manager of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill football program, effective September 3, 2026, the university announced Thursday. Lombardi had been on paid administrative leave since July 27 while UNC conducted an internal investigation. The university confirmed that his resignation will not end the investigation. > “The University will continue its ongoing investigation and will consider all appropriate corrective actions responsive to the information it learns.”…
Read MoreBethune-Cookman trounced 73-6 by Central Florida in season opener
ORLANDO, Fla. — UCF opened the 2026 season with a historic display of dominance Thursday night, overwhelming Bethune-Cookman 73-6 in one of the most lopsided results in the Knights’ recent history. The defeat marked a difficult season debut for the Wildcats, who struggled to match UCF’s pace on either side of the ball. UCF quickly amassed a 21-0 lead in the first quarter, setting the tone with an explosive start and maintaining control throughout the game. The Knight built a 38-0 lead at the break and despite the second half…
Read More”See You in Court!” Eyes Kanter Freedom files federal lawsuit against Chicago Sky
The situation involving former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom, the Chicago Sky and WNBA guard Natasha Cloud has officially moved from the arena to the courtroom. Freedom announced Thursday that he has filed a federal complaint challenging his ejection from the Chicago Sky’s Aug. 23 game against the Indiana Fever at Wintrust Arena. “🚨 SEE YOU IN COURT!!!” Freedom wrote in announcing the lawsuit. According to the complaint, Freedom alleges that he was removed from the arena while exercising what he describes as his First Amendment rights. He was sitting…
Read MoreFrom Morgan State to the Patriots: Erick Hunter’s HBCU Journey Continues
After spending his entire college career at Morgan State, Hunter has officially earned another opportunity at the NFL level. The linebacker signed with the New England Patriots and is now on the team’s 53-man roster after previously signing with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in May 2026. (Pats Pulpit) But Hunter’s NFL opportunity didn’t come out of nowhere. A dominant career at Morgan State Hunter arrived at Morgan State in 2021 and developed into one of the most productive defensive players in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC).…
Read MoreTheo Pinson Says NBA Is “Setting Up” LeBron James for Another Finals Run: “They Need to Be Investigated”
The LeBron James debate just found another spark. Former NBA player Theo Pinson is questioning the NBA’s schedule after suggesting that the league may be putting the Philadelphia 76ers in position to make a deep playoff run with James. During a discussion on To The Baha, Pinson argued that the schedule given to Philadelphia looks suspiciously favorable and could help set up a potential Finals appearance for LeBron. Deron Williams took the conversation even further, saying the situation deserves to be investigated. The comments immediately reignited one of basketball’s oldest…
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