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Anything you can do, I won’t get called out for The differences in the perception of the actions of Angel Reese v that of Caitlin Clark

Brandon King

When LSU’s Angel Reese let Iowa’s Cailtin Clark know that she was incapable of optically perceiving her, it kicked up a firestorm with many, who happened to be of a lighter persuasion, took umbrage to Reese’s action. Keith Olbermann, one of these liberals who are supposed to be friends of black people took to twitter, calling Reese a “fucking idiot.” ( Olbermann has since offered an apology that was spurred more from the backlash he received, rather than authentic contrition.) Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy ( this is who you…

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The LeExcuses never stop

Brandon King

Last night the Lakers and the Clippers met in a pivotal matchup with playoff implications. The Clippers emerged victorious , defeating the Lakers 125-118 in a game that was not as close as the final score would indicate. The win moved the Clippers in the number 5 seed in the Western Conference and also marked the 11th straight victory for the Clippers over their down-the hall rivals. The cause for the loss, was not the hole they dug themselves in the second quarter , the demure play of Anthony Davis…

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Talented shooting guard Jordyn Bailey commits to Fisk University

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Courtesy of Fisk University Athletics The Fisk Women’s Basketball team wants to continue building upon their successful 2022-23 season. Jordyn Bailey, a talented 5’5″ senior from Athens, AL, has committed to playing for the Fisk Women’s Basketball Team under Head Women’s Basketball Coach Victoria Crawford. With a passion for biology, Jordyn plans to major in the field while continuing to excel on the court. Jordyn’s impressive resume includes a variety of academic and athletic accolades. In high school, she was a member of the National Honor Society, Rho Kappa, National Beta…

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That time Paul George thought he was going to play with LeBron

Brandon King

Back in 2017, the relationship between Paul George and the Indiana Pacers was in its death throes and the only way to put it out of its misery would be to find the All-Star forward a new home. Many teams were suitors for George’s services, but to the surprise of many, including George himself, PG would end up going to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for guard Victor Oladipo and forward Domantas Sabonis. What will come as a surprise to many is that PG nearly ended up in Cleveland…

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Lebron to play, but not start against Bulls

Brandon King

It was reported by Chris Haynes and others Thursday that Lebron James would possibly return to action for the Lakers final few games of the regular season. However the Lakers superstar was quick to refute those reports calling into question the legitimacy of those alleged “sources”. New reporting from The Atheltic and Stadium’s Shams Charania indicates that Lebron will play Sunday versus the Chicago Bulls but will come off the bench- something that hasn’t occurred since December 11, 2007 against the Indiana Pacerw in James’ first run with the Cavaliers.

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Patrick Beverley has criticism of Lakers fans

Brandon King

Patrick Beverley spent 45 games as part of the basketball cacauphony that was the Los Angeles Lakers. After being traded to and being bought out by the Orlando Magic, Beverley signed with the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls have went 8-5 in the 13 games since Beverely’s arrival in the Windy City and the veteran guard offered his opionion on differences in between the fanbases of his former and current teams, sayng this on his podcast (via NBA Central): “I play a bad game with Chicago, I ain’t gotta look on…

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MEAC announces Trackletes of the Week

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Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference NORFOLK, Va., March 22, 2023—Howard University graduate student Dylan Beard was named Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Men’s Track Athlete of the Week, presented by Coca-Cola and Morgan State freshman Mackenzie Harris was selected as Women’s Track Athlete of the Week, the conference office announced today. Howard University sophomore Eric Brown, Jr. was named Men’s Field Athlete of the Week, while Morgan State junior Tia Jackson earned Women’s Field Athlete of the Week honors. Beard (Gr., Baltimore, Md.) leads the NCAA in the men’s 110-meter hurdles after winning the event this past weekend at…

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Track organization bans transgender athletes from elite female competitions

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Courtesy of ESPN News Services World Athletics has banned transgender women from competing in elite female competitions if they have gone through male puberty, the sport’s governing body said Thursday. Organization president Sebastian Coe said at a news conference that the decision by the World Athletics Council to exclude transgender women was based “on the overarching need to protect the female category.” Coe added that World Athletics would form a task force to study transgender inclusion that would be chaired by a transgender athlete. Also on Thursday, World Athletics voted…

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LeBron James may be back before season’s end

Brandon King

All-time scoring leader LeBron James has been a spectator since suffering a foot injury. The Lakers forward hurt his foot in the third quarter of the team’s game against the Dallas Mavericks on February 26. Chris Haynes of Turner Sports reported that the right tendon injury would not require surgery and that James’ return was contingent on where the Lakers were in the standings at the three-week evaluation mark. Thursday afternoon The Athletic and. Stadium’s Shams Charania reported that James had begun on-court activites but a timetable for his return…

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Former MMA star accuses Lebron James of PED use

Brandon King

During his fighting career, Chael Sonnen was just as known for the smack he ran on opponents outside the octagon as for what he did to them inside of it.  Although Sonnen hung up the gloves back in 2019, he is still monetizing his words, be it through his podcast, “You’re Welcome” or his work commentating, covering, and analyzing MMA.  The former MMA star turned media member has never shied away from, however the latest target of juicing may come as a surprise to many – basketball superstar LeBron James. …

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