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Vladimir Putin Gives Brittney Griner Update; Denies She’s Political Prisoner
A Vladimir Putin spokesperson is providing an update on WNBA star Brittney Griner. Putin’s spokesperson Dmitry Peskov spoke with NBC News and denied that Griner was being held hostage or a political prisoner. According to Peskov, Griner is simply being...
Ex-Purdue Basketball Star Caleb Swanigan Passes Away At 25, School Announces
Caleb Swanigan, the former Purdue basketball standout who played three NBA seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers and Sacramento Kings, has passed away at age 25. Purdue University announced the tragic news on Monday morning. “Devastated,” the school said in...
Darius Lee Death: College Basketball Star Shot & Killed At 21
Darius Lee, a college basketball star at Houston Baptist, was tragically shot and killed in New York on Monday, according to TMZ Sports. Lee was just 21 years old. Per the New York Police Department, the shooting occurred at a...
Twitter Reactions To Warriors 2022 NBA Finals Victory
The Golden State Warriors were crowned champions of the NBA Thursday night, finishing off the Boston Celtics in Game 6. Steph Curry finally received the only trophy that eluded his Hall of Fame career, the NBA Finals MVP. Twitter was...
ICYMI: Fake Klay Thompson Banned From Chase Center
Fake Klay Thompson has recently been a fixture at Golden State Warriors. Fake Klay decided to take it a step further by finally evolving into the real Klay, a decision that will forever have stiff implications. In a series of...
WNBA Star Brittney Griner’s Detention Once Again Extended By Russian Court
WNBA star Brittney Griner will continue to remain behind bars for the foreseeable future. According to a report from ABC News, Griner has once again had her detention extended by the Russian courts. As a result, Griner will remain in...
Bowling Green State Basketball Player Ubong Etim Injured In Shooting
Bowling Green State basketball player Ubong Etim was injured in a shooting over the weekend after a passing vehicle shot into a car he was occupying while driving along the highway. Etim is expected to be okay, according to local...
5 Sports Stories That Can Become The Next Hollywood Hit
With the recent success of HBO’s Winning Time: The Rise Of The Lakers Dynasty, fans of the genre have been craving the chance to see more content. With so many great sports stories to tell, here are 5 sports stories...
Brittney Griner’s Detention In Russia Extended; House Arrest Request Denied
Brittney Griner will remain behind bars in Russia for the immediate future. On Friday, a judge denied the WNBA star’s request for house arrest. As a result, she will remain detained for at least the next 30 days. It marked...
Adreian Payne Death: Ex-Michigan State Star, 31, Killed In Shooting
Adreian Payne, a former Michigan State basketball star and first-round NBA draft pick, has died at 31 years old. News of the tragedy first began circulating on social media Monday morning before being confirmed by Chris Solari of the Detroit...
WNBA Courts To Honor Brittney Griner During 2022 Season
Brittney Griner will be honored by the WNBA during the upcoming season. WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced that all 12 WNBA courts will have a special “BG42” logo to keep Griner’s situation at the forefront of discussion while she remains...
Villanova Basketball: Jay Wright Officially Resigns As Head Coach
The Villanova basketball program will be undergoing a big change after Jay Wright stunned the college basketball world by announcing his resignation as head coach. Kyle Neptune, a former assistant coach at Villanova, will be leaving his head coaching job...
