Daily Archives: August 29, 2026

“Here To Participate & Scout Competition”: Ex-NBA Player Royce White Makes His Intentions Known During Fever Game Appearance With Indiana Attorney General Also in Attendance

Ever since Sophie Cunningham’s stance about protecting young girls in locker rooms went viral, the Indiana Fever guard has become one of the faces of a movement protesting the inclusion of transgender athletes in women’s sports. The situation reached a point where former NBA players have even declared for the 2027 WNBA Draft in an attempt to challenge the league’s …

Read More »

“There Was Never an Offer”: Jonathan Kuminga’s Agent Shuts Down $150M Warriors Extension Rumor Once and for All

Jonathan Kuminga signed a two-year, $12.4 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves this week. This closes out a saga that actually began two years and two teams ago, with a rumor about a $150 million offer that his own agent has always insisted never existed. The rumor began circulating in the summer of 2024, when Kuminga first became extension-eligible with …

Read More »

WNBA Broadcast Captures Sophie Cunningham Recreating Her Viral Gesture With Simone Biles & Jonathan Owens in Attendance

Sophie Cunningham has never shied away from making a moment her own, and during the Indiana Fever’s latest game, she did just that. Against the Connecticut Sun, cameras caught the veteran guard bringing back one of her most well-known gestures in front of two key audience members. During the game, one sequence saw Cunningham going from one end of the …

Read More »

“They Did Plenty For You”: Stephen Curry Put Under Pressure Over Warriors Future as $136 Million Decision Looms

The Golden State Warriors have spent years giving Stephen Curry reasons to stay. Yet with another massive extension on the table and frustration surrounding the team’s recent inability to add a major star, a familiar question has resurfaced: Have the Dubs done enough for their franchise icon? One FOX Sports voice believes Steph has little reason to use that argument …

Read More »

Boston Celtics Daily Links 8/29/26

LAS VEGAS, NV – JULY 18: The sneakers worn by Robert Baker #27 of the Indiana Pacers during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 18, 2025 at the Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User …

Read More »

Iowa State Basketball Ceiling Capped by Killyan Toure Injury

The Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team has a lot of star power and production to replace this season. Point guard Tamin Lipsey, guard Nate Heise and forward Joshua Jefferson have all exhausted their eligibility. Forward Milan Momcilovic tested the draft waters and withdrew, ultimately transferring to the Kentucky Wildcats. Advertisement Luckily, there will be some continuity on the roster …

Read More »

Enes Kanter Freedom gives WNBA one condition and ‘I’d drop everything’

Enes Kanter Freedom says ending his campaign against the WNBA would require only a one-word change. Kanter said that he would abandon his attempted entry into the 2027 WNBA Draft if the league explicitly limited eligibility to “biological” females. Advertisement “If they come out tomorrow and say only biological females are eligible to play, I’d drop everything,” Kanter said. “Until …

Read More »

Avs defenseman Cale Makar signs richest deal in NHL history at $163.2 million over 8 years

DENVER— Cale Makar and the Colorado Avalanche agreed to a $163.2 million, eight-year extension on Friday that will make him the highest paid player in league history. The terms of the deal were confirmed by his agency, Bartlett Hockey. Advertisement Makar’s extension is set to be the the richest in NHL history, surpassing the eight-year, $136 million extension signed by …

Read More »

Game 135 Game Day Thread – Texas Rangers @ Milwaukee Brewers

Texas Rangers @ Milwaukee Brewers Friday, August 28, 2026, 6:40 PM CDT (KRLD 1080 / Rangers Sports Network) American Family Field LHP Cody Bradford vs. RHP Logan Henderson Today’s Lineups RANGERS BREWERS Joc Pederson – DH Brice Turang – 2B Corey Seager – SS Jackson Chourio – LF Wyatt Langford – LF Jake Bauers – 1B Brandon Nimmo – RF …

Read More »

Angel Reese Handed $1,500 Punishment Soon After NBA, WNBA Take Notice of Her Historic Achievement vs Portland

The Atlanta Dream locked horns with the Portland Fire on Friday, but the night ended with another loss as they fell 101-83. Angel Reese was once again the talk of the town after recording another double-double, but attention quickly shifted away from her performance to a potential one-game suspension looming over the Dream’s upcoming matchup against the Minnesota Lynx. With …

Read More »

Clippers Plan Revealed If Kawhi Leonard Raptors Trade Fails

One of the biggest trades of the NBA offseason is still up in the air due to the league investigation of Kawhi Leonard. The Los Angeles Clippers agreed to a franchise changing move by sending Leonard to his desired destination of the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Brandon Ingram and Gradey Dick. Both teams are hoping the trade goes through …

Read More »

WNBA Parlay Picks Today: SGP Predictions for Friday, August 28

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. Tonight’s WNBA card is absolute money, giving us the perfect setup to sweep four massive same-game parlays. Advertisement Our tickets are built around three unstoppable anchors: Carla Leite orchestrating the offense, Shakira Austin imposing her will down low, and Kia Nurse lighting it …

Read More »

3 transfer portal players Gonzaga could target after Skylar Wicks’ departure

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs have been in roster-building mode the entire offseason, thanks to surprise departures and eligibility concerns that have permeated the program since its season-ending loss to Texas in the NCAA Tournament back in March. The latest swing comes less than 24 hours after the team secured a commitment from former Princeton and Florida point guard …

Read More »

John Calipari defends SEC transfer rule amid Mark Mitchell eligibility battle

Since Mark Mitchell committed to Kentucky Basketball last Saturday, it has been a whirlwind of news surrounding whether he will be eligible to play for the Wildcats. When the SEC announced its new rules and restrictions Tuesday night, many believed Mitchell would no longer be eligible. However, the Lexington Herald-Leader reported Wednesday that Mitchell would more than likely remain eligible …

Read More »