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Doug Williams Named Pro Football Hall of Fame Contributor Finalist for Class of 2027

Brandon King

Doug Williams is one step closer to Canton. The Pro Football Hall of Fame has named Williams one of five finalists in the Contributor category for its Class of 2027, recognizing his lasting impact on professional football. Williams joins Ralph Hay, Virginia McCaskey, Robert Kraft and John Wooten among the five finalists selected from an initial pool of 42 nominees. The Contributor Subcommittee is scheduled to meet November 17 to select one candidate to recommend to the Hall of Fame’s full selection committee. A Legacy That Changed Football Williams’ football…

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Tracy McGrady Questions Tim Duncan’s Place as Greatest Power Forward, Makes Case for Kevin Garnett

Brandon King

The debate over the greatest power forward in NBA history has a familiar name at the top: Tim Duncan. Five NBA championships, three Finals MVP awards and two regular-season MVPs have made Duncan the standard by which other power forwards are measured. But Tracy McGrady is challenging whether Duncan’s place at the top is based entirely on individual greatness or whether his circumstances and championship success have helped shape the conversation. At at at During a discussion on the Cousins Podcast, McGrady made the case that Kevin Garnett was arguably…

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Warriors Withholding Kristaps Porziņģis’ $20 Million Salary as Trade Talks Continue

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image via NBA.com The Golden State Warriors are taking a different approach to their ongoing situation with Kristaps Porziņģis, reportedly withholding payments on the veteran center’s $20 million salary while continuing to explore potential trade opportunities. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, who reported the development alongside Anthony Slater, Golden State has determined that Porziņģis is not currently rendering services to the organization and is therefore not delivering salary payments. The Warriors reportedly retain the ability to trade Porziņģis before the February 11 NBA trade deadline, even without currently paying him.…

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Beyond the Ratings: How the WNBA Is Building a Bigger Business Around Women’s Basketball

Brandon King

By Brandon King | Sneaker Shop Talk The WNBA is no longer simply trying to convince sports fans to watch women’s basketball. The league is increasingly competing for their attention, loyalty and spending power. The conclusion of the 2026 WNBA Finals offered another powerful example. Game 7 between the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream averaged 3.3 million viewers across USA Network, CNBC and Peacock. The matchup became the most-watched playoff game in WNBA history and the fourth-most-watched game overall. Even more impressive, the audience was 128% larger than the…

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Russell Wilson Interviews for NC State Head Coaching Job; Joins Philip Rivers in Coaching Search

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According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Wilson interviewed Tuesday for the Wolfpack’s vacant head coaching position. Wilson spent three seasons at NC State (2008–10) before transferring to Wisconsin for his final collegiate season in 2011. During his time in Raleigh, he completed 8,545 passing yards and threw 76 touchdown passes across 36 games. The 10-time Pro Bowl selection enjoyed a 14-season NFL career, highlighted by winning Super Bowl XLVIII with the Seattle Seahawks. Wilson announced his retirement in June 2026 and subsequently joined CBS Sports as an analyst. Wilson isn’t the…

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Rattler Nation Stands With Tallahassee Following Last Week’s Violence

Brandon King

Florida A&M head coach Quinn Gray delivers a message of unity, encouraging Rattler Nation and the surrounding community to support those affected by last week’s violence. Florida A&M football head coach Quinn Gray is reminding Rattler Nation that the strength of the Rattler family extends well beyond the football field. In a message shared on social media, Gray expressed his support for the Tallahassee community and everyone affected by the senseless violence that occurred last week. A 15-year old was arrested for allegedly perpetrating the shooting, which occurred near Bragg…

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New York Liberty Part Ways With Chris DeMarco After Just One Season as Head Coach

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image via Wikipedia The New York Liberty are making another coaching change. According to ESPN’s Alexa Philippou, the Liberty will not retain head coach Chris DeMarco after just one season leading the franchise. The decision comes less than a year after New York hired DeMarco, a longtime Golden State Warriors assistant coach who was part of four NBA championship teams. The move makes the Liberty one of the WNBA’s biggest coaching vacancies heading into the 2027 season. A disappointing ending to the 2026 season DeMarco’s first season in New York…

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Tennessee State Women’s Basketball Opens Season With Dominant 95-46 Win Over Toccoa Falls

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image via Tennessee State Athletics The Tennessee State Lady Tigers opened the 2026-27 season in impressive fashion, overwhelming Toccoa Falls College, 95-46, to earn a 49-point victory in their season opener on Monday, November 2. Tennessee State’s offensive performance provided an emphatic start to the new campaign as the Lady Tigers began the season with a convincing home victory. Somah Kamara Leads the Way GAME-HIGH PERFORMANCE Somah Kamara – 24 points Kamara paced all scorers with 24 points, shooting 9-of-14 from the field and connecting on four 3-pointers. She also…

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Jake Paul to Face Former Kickboxing Champion Cédric Doumbé in Boxing Return

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image via Sky Sports Jake Paul has an opponent for his highly anticipated return to the boxing ring. Paul will face former two-time GLORY Kickboxing champion Cédric Doumbé on December 24, 2026, at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, according to Most Valuable Promotions. The Christmas Eve matchup will mark Paul’s first fight since suffering a sixth-round knockout loss to former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua on December 19, 2025. Paul fractured his jaw in two places during the fight and underwent multiple surgeries during his recovery. Paul (12-2, 7…

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Florida State Fires Mike Norvell After Seven Seasons; Rick Stockstill Named Interim Head Coach

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida State has officially fired head football coach Mike Norvell, ending his seven-season tenure with the Seminoles following a disappointing 2026 campaign. According to 247Sports reporter Matt Zenitz, the Florida State coaching staff was informed of the decision Sunday. The university subsequently confirmed the move, with president Richard McCullough informing Norvell that the program was making an immediate leadership change. Florida State also announced that former Seminoles quarterback and longtime college football coach Rick Stockstill will serve as interim head coach while the university begins a national…

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