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Morant’s first signature shoe hit shelves in February.
Nike released a statement Saturday saying that the company will “support” sponsorship partner Ja Morant amid the NBA’s investigation into the Grizzlies guard.
Morant will be away from the Grizzlies for two games after sharing a video on his Instagram account in which he flashed a gun on camera, the team announced earlier Saturday.
“We appreciate Ja’s accountability and that he is taking the time to get the help he needs.

Patrick Mahomes is evidently very popular with his teammates, just as wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster.
Smith-Schuster is heading into free agency, but coming off a win in the 2023 Super Bowl, he seemed pretty clear on where he’d like to continue playing.
TMZ Sports asked Smith-Schuster about Mahomes and his upcoming free agency, and JuJu repeatedly praised the two-time Super Bowl champ.
“Ah, man,” JuJu said. “He’s the MVP. He’s a dog, man.”
He repeated it again, when asked if he’d like to return to the Kansas City Chiefs.
“Yeah, man,” Smith-Schuster said.

Other than height and weight, NFL decision makers say Bryce Young isn’t at all the same type of prospect that Kyler Murray was coming out of college.

The Golden Eagles became the first team to earn a trip to the big dance with their win over Little Rock.
March Madness is officially underway in women’s college basketball, as Tennessee Tech became the first school in the nation to punch its ticket to the big dance.
The Golden Eagles (22–9) clinched a 2023 NCAA tournament berth on Saturday after defeating Little Rock, 54–46, to win the Ohio Valley Conference championship. The victory secured the school’s first trip to the NCAA tournament since 2000 its 11th berth all-time.
Behind a smothering defensive effort, No.

Jon Jones makes his return. Will he win the UFC heavyweight title? Follow live.

From one GOAT to another.
Jon Jones is making his coveted return to the octagon on Saturday night, slated for the headlining heavyweight bout against Cyril Gane on the main card at UFC 285. Ahead of the showdown, Jones received some words of encouragement from Tom Brady. 
The recently retired NFL quarterback congratulated “Bones” on his return to action ahead of his fight against Gane. 
“Hey Jon, I wanted to say welcome back to the main stage. It’s great to see the GOAT doing what he does best and doing what he’s meant to do.

Former NBA player Anthony Morrow is now facing kidnapping and strangulation charges after being arrested last month in Charlotte.
On February 10, police in Charlotte, North Carolina arrested Morrow. The 37-year-old allegedly assaulted a woman who he was reportedly dating at the time. According to court documents, Morrow was alleged to have “[struck] her multiple times with his fists” and “[squeezed] her neck with his hands.”

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Former NBA player & Charlotte native Anthony Morrow is facing assault charges.

Adama Sanogo helped the Uconn Huskies out to the early lead against the Villanova Wildcats after a big two-handed dunk.

Austin Hill said his discipline throughout the race was a key factor in him pulling out the thrilling victory in Las Vegas.

Jon Jones’s old rival in the Octagon will be commentating on the UFC 285 headliner between Jones and Ciryl Gane.
Daniel Cormier is not fighting Saturday at UFC 285. But he will be playing an important role.
Jon Jones returns at 285 to fight Ciryl Gane for the vacant heavyweight title, his first bout in over three years. Forever his eternal rival, it is fitting that Cormier will be on the broadcast team calling the action while Jones is in the Octagon.
“I’ve spent the most time with Jon in the Octagon,” says Cormier. “Almost 40 minutes over two occasions.