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Alabama State names Eddie Robinson, Jr as new head football coach

November 26, 2021November 26, 2021 Brandon King

Friday Alabama State signified their search for a head football coach concluded with the announcement of the hiring of Eddie Robinson, Jr. Robinson, Jr returns to his alma mater to assume the helm of a program where he was a standout on the football field during his playing days. From bamastatesports: “I am excited to announce Eddie Robinson, Jr. as Alabama State University’s next Head Football Coach,” Alabama State Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Jason Cable said. “Coach Robinson is a true Hornet that possesses more than 30-plus years of experience at various levels…

Ja Morant leaves Hawks-Grizzlies game early with apparent knee injury

November 26, 2021November 26, 2021 Staff

from Evan Barnes of the Memphis Commercial Appeal Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant left Friday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks in the first quarter with a left knee injury and will not return. Morant’s right knee came in contact Hawks forward John Collins but then Morant was not able to put pressure on his left leg. After checking out with 3:12 left in the period, he sat on the floor at the Grizzlies bench and was helped to the locker room. Morant played just nine minutes and had two points. In his third season, Morant…

November 26, 2021 NBA Injury Report

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Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Bogdan Bogdanovic SG Nov 25 Day-To-Day Bogdanovic is listed as questionable for Friday’s game against the Grizzlies due to a sore left hamstring. Trae Young PG Nov 25 Day-To-Day Onyeka Okongwu PF Nov 23 Out Coach Nate McMillan said Tuesday that there’s still no timetable for Okongwu’s return, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. De’Andre Hunter SF Nov 14 Out Hunter (wrist) will undergo surgery to address a tendon injury and is expected to miss roughly eight weeks, ; Tim Bontemps…

November 24, 2021 NBA StatCap: Lebron has season-high in come from behind win

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Who Got it Done pt rb ast G. AntetokounmpoMIL vs. DET 33 7 5 2 stl , 2 blk Trae YoungATL @ SAS 31 7 11 2 stl LeBron JamesLAL @ IND 39 5 6 2 blk Damian LillardPOR @ SAC 32 6 10 15-16 ft Jusuf NurkićPOR @ SAC 28 17 5 Devin BookerPHO @ CLE 35 4 3 Terry RozierCHO @ ORL 27 3 5 6 stl Anthony EdwardsMIN vs. MIA 33 14 6 3 stl Jarrett AllenCLE vs. PHO 25 11 2 Bobby PortisMIL vs. DET 28…

SIAC Basketball Week 2 Players of the Week

November 25, 2021November 25, 2021 Staff

From the SIAC : The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has announced its men’s and women’s basketball Players of the Week. For women, Ay’Anna Bey (Benedict) was named Player of the Week, while Taylor Christmas (Benedict) earned Newcomer of the Week. For men, Raymon Adams (Central State) was named Player of the Week, while K.J. Doucet (Fort Valley State) earned Newcomer of the Week, released by the league office on Tuesday. Women’s Basketball PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Ay’Anna Bey, BenedictForward | Senior | Blackwood, NJ In 2 games, Bey averaged 16.5 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 1.5 steals, as Benedict went 1-1. Had 22 points, 8 rebounds, 3…

November 24, 2021 NBA Injury Report

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Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Onyeka Okongwu PF Nov 23 Out Coach Nate McMillan said Tuesday that there’s still no timetable for Okongwu’s return, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. De’Andre Hunter SF Nov 14 Out Hunter (wrist) will undergo surgery to address a tendon injury and is expected to miss roughly eight weeks, &lt; ahref=https://twitter.com/TimBontemps/status/1460081871925260290&gt; Tim Bontemps of ESPN reports. Boston Celtics NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Robert Williams III C Nov 24 Day-To-Day Williams is questionable Wednesday against the Nets due to an illness,…

November 23, 2021 NBA StatCap

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Who Got it Done pt rb ast R. WestbrookLAL @ NYK 31 13 10 Triple-double CJ McCollumPOR vs. DEN 32 3 3 5-9 3-pt Damian LillardPOR vs. DEN 25 3 5 5-8 3-pt Reggie JacksonLAC vs. DAL 31 10 2 3 stl K. PorziņģisDAL @ LAC 30 7 1 10-10 ft Tyler HerroMIA @ DET 31 8 3 Evan FournierNYK vs. LAL 26 4 2 6-9 3-pt Jeff GreenDEN @ POR 24 4 3 3 blk Luka DončićDAL @ LAC 26 9 9 2 blk Jerami GrantDET vs. MIA 21…

November 22, 2021 NBA StatCap: Terry was scary against Wizards

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In Case You Somehow Missed It LeBron James was suspended for one game and Isaiah Stewart was suspended for two games after their altercation in Sunday night’s Lakers-Pistons game. Who Got it Done pt rb ast Terry RozierCHO @ WAS 32 2 4 8-11 3-pt Rudy GobertUTA vs. MEM 23 13 0 5 blk M. HarrellWAS vs. CHO 24 18 0 10-13 fg Kevin DurantBRK @ CLE 27 6 9 10-10 ft Trae YoungATL vs. OKC 30 4 6 5-9 3-pt J. JacksonMEM @ UTA 26 8 0 2 stl ,…

Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo named Conference Players of the Week

November 22, 2021 Brandon King

Monday the NBA announced their Western and Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week. Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard was named Western Conference Player of the Week, with Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo took the honors for the Eastern Conference. In leading the Bucks to a 3-0 records last week, Giannis put up 33.3 points, 16 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game, Lillard also lead his Trail Blazers to am identical 3-0 record and averaged 28.3 points, 8.3 assists, and shoot 100% from the foul line, connecting on…

November 21, 2021 NBA StatCap

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Who Got it Done pt rb ast Anthony DavisLAL @ DET 30 10 6 4 stl , 5 blk Andrew WigginsGSW vs. TOR 32 6 3 6-8 3-pt DeMar DeRozanCHI vs. NYK 31 6 5 2 stl Julius RandleNYK @ CHI 34 10 3 Jerami GrantDET vs. LAL 36 4 3 5-9 3-pt Jordan PooleGSW vs. TOR 33 4 4 8-11 3-pt R. WestbrookLAL @ DET 26 9 10 2 stl K. PorziņģisDAL @ LAC 25 8 2 2 blk Jalen BrunsonDAL @ LAC 20 4 8 3 stl Deandre…