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Kulture SportzReese's Pieces, Literally
Reebok and Reese's candy are teaming up on a candy-inspired edition of Angel Reese's signature sneaker, the Angel Reese 1 "REESE'S." The colorway pays homage to fans who call themselves "Reese's Pieces."
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Kulture SportzFrom Quitting to the 53-Man Roster
Undrafted rookie cornerback Malcolm DeWalt IV secured a spot on the Atlanta Falcons' 53-man roster over eight players with more NFL experience. DeWalt had walked away from football in college before returning to the sport at Akron.
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Kulture SportzKelsey Mitchell Rewrites the Record Book
Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell scored 33 points in a win over the Toronto Tempo to surpass A'ja Wilson's single-season scoring record of 1,021 points. Mitchell also extended her WNBA-record streak of 20-point games to 25.
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Kulture SportzStewart Climbs Past Sue Bird
Breanna Stewart scored 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the New York Liberty beat the league-leading Minnesota Lynx 93-81, moving her into ninth place on the WNBA's all-time scoring list. The win handed Minnesota its third straight loss.
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HBCUDiamond Johnson's Second Act
Former Norfolk State star Diamond Johnson finished as the second-leading scorer in the inaugural Upshot League season after being waived by the Minnesota Lynx. She was the only former HBCU player in the new domestic pro league.
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Kulture SportzBurna Boy to Headline NFL Halftime Show in Paris
Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy is set to perform at the halftime show for the NFL's inaugural contest in Paris. As reported by Music In Africa, the milestone event highlights the expanding global reach of both Afrobeats and professional American football.
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Kulture SportzAngel Reese Sets the Playoff Tone
Angel Reese became the first WNBA player to score 30 points and grab 10 rebounds in under 25 minutes, while Rhyne Howard broke the league's 3-point record in Atlanta's blowout win. The Dream held Connecticut to a season-low 59 points.
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Kulture SportzDiakite's Next Chapter in Dubai
Guinea native Mamadi Diakite, the only player to win an NCAA title, G League title and NBA championship, has joined Dubai Basketball ahead of the EuroLeague SuperCup. He hopes the move offers long-term stability.
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Irving Covers Al-Shaair's Fine
NBA star Kyrie Irving pledged to cover a fine issued to Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair for wearing the name of a Palestinian girl killed in Gaza on his eye black. Al-Shaair has been fined previously for similar messages.
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HBCUCovington Comes Home to TSU
Former NBA veteran Robert Covington has rejoined his alma mater Tennessee State as chief basketball officer under head coach Nolan Smith. He joins a growing list of former NBA players taking executive roles at HBCU programs.
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Kulture SportzKAT's Front-Row Full Circle
Fresh off an NBA championship and his wedding, Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns sat front row at Tommy Hilfiger's New York Fashion Week show. Towns reflected on his mother's Macy's credit card sparking his lifelong love of fashion.
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HBCUKD Outfits the Tigers
NBA superstar Kevin Durant gifted Tennessee State's basketball team pairs of his new signature Nike sneaker ahead of the season. The gesture is tied to Durant's longtime friendship with TSU head coach Nolan Smith.
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