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13 Penn State Students Charged in Alleged Cocaine Trafficking Ring Tied to Fraternities

Brandon King

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Fourteen people, including 13 current or former Penn State University students, have been charged in connection with an alleged cocaine trafficking operation that authorities say was run through two off-campus fraternity houses. The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office announced the charges Monday, alleging the operation involved members and associates of Sigma Chi and Delta Upsilon and operated during 2023 and 2024. Authorities say cocaine was obtained in bulk from contacts in New York and Philadelphia, transported to State College, processed at fraternity houses and distributed primarily to…

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Stephen A. Smith Vows to Fire Back After NABJ Gives Him ‘Thumbs Down’ Award

Brandon King

Stephen A. Smith is preparing to respond after the National Association of Black Journalists gave him one of the organization’s most pointed honors at its conference in Atlanta. Smith received the NABJ’s “Thumbs Down” award, with the organization citing what it described as his “recurring public pattern of disparaging public commentary directed at prominent Black women across politics, sports and media.” Rather than ignore the recognition, Smith made it clear that he intends to answer back. “This is the epitome of Christmas arriving early,” Smith wrote on social media. “The…

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The LeBron Effect? The NBA’s 2026-27 Schedule Is Raising Fair Questions About Favoritism

HODARI Brown

The NBA released its 2026-27 regular-season schedule, and one team immediately jumped off the page. The Philadelphia 76ers. That alone would not necessarily be controversial. Philadelphia entered the offseason as one of basketball’s most fascinating teams. But then LeBron James chose Philadelphia, joining Joel Embiid and a loaded roster that suddenly became one of the NBA’s biggest attractions. Now look at the schedule. Philadelphia has one of the most favorable rest profiles in basketball. Reports and schedule analyses circulating since the release show the Sixers among the league’s leaders in…

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Bart Scott Says ESPN Will “Regret” Not Renewing His Contract

Brandon King

Former NFL linebacker and longtime sports media personality Bart Scott is making it clear that he has no plans to quietly move on from ESPN. Scott recently revealed that the network informed him his contract would not be renewed when it expires in September. According to Scott, ESPN delivered the news over the phone while he was on his way into the studio to host his radio show. The timing of the call clearly caught Scott off guard. When ESPN reportedly expressed that it wished the conversation could have happened…

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NBA Pushes Back on ESPN Report Regarding Clippers Investigation

Brandon King

The NBA is disputing key details of ESPN’s reporting on the league’s ongoing investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers. NBA Chief Communications Officer Mike Bass released a statement Monday criticizing ESPN’s report, saying the league did not participate in the outlet’s reporting and that its conclusions are premature. “ESPN’s article regarding the LA Clippers investigation — for which the NBA declined to cooperate — contains numerous and significant inaccuracies. The results in this matter will be made clear once the investigation is concluded.” The statement comes after ESPN reported that…

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NBA Finds No Evidence Steve Ballmer Funneled Sponsor Money to Kawhi Leonard

Brandon King

The NBA has reportedly found no evidence that Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money through team sponsors to pay Kawhi Leonard and circumvent the league’s salary cap. According to ESPN’s Don Van Natta Jr., Baxter Holmes and Ramona Shelburne, the NBA’s investigation found no evidence that Ballmer used Clippers sponsors as a way to provide Leonard with additional compensation outside of his NBA contract. The investigation stemmed in part from Leonard’s business relationship with Aspiration, a now-defunct sustainable financial services company that previously partnered with the Clippers. The…

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Caitlin Clark Leads Indiana Fever Past Atlanta Dream in Overtime Thriller

Brandon King

POSTGAME NOTESBOX SCORE The Indiana Fever (23-12) held off the Atlanta Dream for a thrilling 95-91 overtime victory at State Farm Arena on Sunday night, earning a critical road win as the team continues its push toward securing a postseason berth. Led by 26 points from Caitlin Clark, the Fever also received 20 points apiece from Kelsey Mitchell and Makayla Timpson, while Aliyah Boston added 18 points. The victory gives Indiana its second win over Atlanta this season and evens the regular-season series between the two teams at 2-2. With…

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Enes Freedom Says WNBA Players’ Support for Trans Athletes Inspired His Draft Declaration

Brandon King

Former NBA center Enes Freedom says his decision to declare for the WNBA was inspired by comments he heard from league personnel supporting transgender athlete participation in women’s sports. Speaking about the backlash he has received since announcing his intentions, Freedom explained that a postgame interview sparked his decision. “I’m on my couch, watching the WNBA and the post-game interviews. One of the players came out and said, ‘I welcome trans athletes on my team any day and every day.’ And even said, ‘There’s no problem with me going against…

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Kevin Garnett Finally Gets His Flowers

Brandon King

MINNEAPOLIS — One of the greatest players in Minnesota Timberwolves history is finally receiving the honor many fans have been waiting for. According to @DaneMooreNBA, the Timberwolves plan to retire Kevin Garnett’s No. 21 jersey on February 28 when they host the Boston Celtics. The ceremony will celebrate the Hall of Famer whose impact on the franchise helped define an era of Timberwolves basketball. Garnett spent 14 seasons with Minnesota across two stints, captured the 2004 NBA MVP award, led the franchise to its first Western Conference Finals appearance, and…

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Falcons’ James Pearce Jr. Suspended Eight Games for Violating NFL Personal Conduct Policy

Brandon King

Atlanta Falcons defensive end James Pearce Jr. has been suspended for the first eight games of the 2026 NFL regular season for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The discipline stems from Pearce’s February arrest in Doral, Florida, following a domestic dispute involving his former girlfriend, Chicago Sky forward Rickea Jackson. Although the legal process did not result in a criminal trial, the NFL conducted its own review under the league’s personal conduct policy before issuing the suspension. Pearce will be allowed to participate in…

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