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

Brandon King

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

Brandon King

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

Brandon King

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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Sophie Cunningham Is Making Her Case for WNBA Sixth Player of the Year

Brandon King

Sophie Cunningham is in the mix for the WNBA’s Sixth Woman of the Year award. The Indiana Fever are putting their support behind Cunningham’s candidacy, and her production off the bench has been one of the team’s biggest weapons this season. Cunningham is averaging 8.4 points per game while shooting a career-high 47.6% from the field and a career-best 44.1% from three-point range. Her 8.4 off the bench ranks third in the league, trailing only the Valkyries’ Janelle Salaüm and Tiffany Hayes , who averages 12.9 and 8.9 , respectively.…

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49ers Owner Jed York’s Arrest Bodycam Released: Police Stunned by Cash Found in His Wallet

Brandon King

Newly released body-camera footage is providing a closer look at the arrest of San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York — and one moment involving his wallet is quickly getting the most attention. The footage, released by the East Palestine Police Department and obtained by TMZ, shows officers detaining York during an undercover prostitution sting in East Palestine, Ohio. Newly released body-camera footage is providing a closer look at the arrest of San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York — and one moment involving his wallet is quickly getting the most attention.…

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Stephen Jackson Says LeBron James Made the Wrong Move in GOAT Debate: “Everywhere in the World, But Philly”

Brandon King

Stephen Jackson has never been shy about where he stands in the Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James GOAT debate—and his latest take on LeBron’s move to Philadelphia is guaranteed to spark another round of arguments. Appearing on All The Smoke, Jackson explained that he believed LeBron had one particular move left that could have strengthened his case against Jordan and Kobe Bryant: returning to Cleveland and winning another championship with the Cavaliers. Instead, LeBron chose the Philadelphia 76ers, joining a roster that already features Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and newly…

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NaLyssa Smith Out for Remainder of 2026 WNBA Season With Leg Injury

Brandon King

The Las Vegas Aces have suffered a major setback heading into the 2026 WNBA postseason. Aces forward NaLyssa Smith will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a non-contact left leg injury, the team announced Thursday. Smith suffered the injury during Las Vegas’ 88-78 victory over the Toronto Tempo on Aug. 23. She was unable to return to the game after going down in the third quarter. The Aces have not disclosed the specific nature of Smith’s injury or whether she will require surgery. (Las Vegas Aces⁠) The injury…

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Delaware State Survives Stony Brook Rally After Wild Momentum Swings, Wins 41-34

Brandon King

DOVER, Del. — Delaware State survived a furious Stony Brook comeback Thursday night, turning a wild season opener into a 41-34 victory after the Hornets watched a 25-point lead disappear. The game featured multiple momentum swings, but Delaware State’s first major run put the Hornets firmly in control. After Stony Brook grabbed an early 6-0 advantage, Delaware State responded by scoring 24 unanswered points, turning the deficit into a 24-6 lead. The Hornets continued to pour it on and eventually pushed their advantage to 31-6, building what appeared to be…

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Shannon Sharpe Blames NFL Players for “Killing” the Pro Bowl: “Y’all Ruined It”

Brandon King

The NFL’s decision to eliminate the Pro Bowl has sparked plenty of reaction, but few have been as blunt as Shannon Sharpe. The Pro Football Hall of Famer and eight-time Pro Bowler placed the blame squarely on the players, arguing that their lack of competitiveness over the past decade helped destroy one of the league’s longest-running traditions. Speaking on Nightcap, Sharpe didn’t hold back. “And you NFL players that’s responsible for this that played the last decade, you ought to be embarrassed.” Sharpe argued that players inherited an event that…

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DeWanna Bonner Signs With Atlanta Dream

Brandon King

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Dream have added one of the most accomplished veterans in WNBA history. Two-time WNBA champion, six-time WNBA All-Star and three-time WNBA Sixth Player of the Year DeWanna Bonner has signed with the Atlanta Dream, the WNBA announced. Bonner enters Atlanta with an impressive résumé that includes two WNBA championships and a place among the league’s all-time scoring leaders. She currently ranks third all-time in WNBA scoring, giving the Dream another proven offensive weapon with extensive postseason experience. The veteran forward has spent her career establishing herself…

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