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Kevin Durant will be sidelined for at least two weeks due to a left calf strain

Nov 9, 2024 | meritstreetmedia.com | Desmond Purnell

Phoenix — The Phoenix Suns' have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA so far this season. But maintaining that momentum just became a lot more challenging. The Suns' star forward Kevin Durant will be sidelined for at least two weeks with a left calf strain. The team announced the injury on Saturday, a night after Durant scored 26 points in their 114-113 victory over the Mavericks, their seventh straight win.
Alabama vs LSU match-up will determine each team's playoff fate

Nov 8, 2024 | meritstreetmedia.com | Desmond Purnell

Baton Rouge will be the epicenter of the college football landscape this weekend. Saturday, No. 11-ranked Alabama (6-2, 3-2 SEC) will face No. 15 LSU (6-2, 3-1) at Tiger Stadium and the implications are massive. The regular season is almost over, so both teams are in must-win mode. Alabama was one of the best 12 teams in the first College Football Playoff rankings this week. However, if they lose, their chances of making it to the postseason will be over.
Travis Kelce weighs in on his brother's viral moment

Nov 6, 2024 | meritstreetmedia.com | Desmond Purnell

After a video of Jason Kelce's contentious confrontation with a Penn State fan went viral, Travis Kelce is now showing love and support for his brother. On Wednesday's edition of the "New Heights" podcast, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end addressed the controversy surrounding the matter. "I know it's weighing on you brother. That s--t sucks," Travis said. "You shouldn't feel this much, obviously the scrutiny or the media view on it and everyone passing around the videos being out there.
Jason Kelce destroys a Penn State fan's phone after the individual used a homophobic slur to insult Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift.

Nov 3, 2024 | meritstreetmedia.com | Desmond Purnell

State College, PA — Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce engaged in a contentious confrontation with a Penn State fan outside Beaver Stadium on Saturday. The incident escalated when Kelce destroyed the individual’s phone after the fan directed a homophobic slur at his brother, Travis Kelce, in reference to his relationship with Taylor Swift.
Cowboys will face the Falcons without Ezekiel Elliott

Nov 2, 2024 | meritstreetmedia.com | Desmond Purnell

Dallas — The Dallas Cowboys (3-4) will try to climb back up to the .500-mark without the services of running back, Ezekiel Elliott. Elliott did not travel with the team to Atlanta for Sunday's match-up against the NFC South leading Falcons (5-3). , Elliott will be inactive for "disciplinary" reasons. With Elliott being a no-go this weekend, The Cowboys elevated Dalvin Cook from the practice squad, on Saturday.
Georgia secretary of state says election results will be called on election night

Oct 31, 2024 | meritstreetmedia.com | Desmond Purnell

While speaking to Merit TV’s Chief Political Analyst Lyndsay Keith, Georgia’s Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says he’s confident the key swing state can call a winner on election night. "One of the things we did this year with SB 189, all the early votes and all the early absentee ballots that come in by this weekend, all of them have to be tabulated and reported no later than 8pm on election night," Raffensperger said.
Report says NFL teams can't get enough of Uncrustables

Oct 28, 2024 | meritstreetmedia.com | Desmond Purnell

The NFL is a multi-billion-dollar industry. Their players are millionaires that have access to private planes, top notch health care - literally the best of everything. But according to a new report, these million-dollar athletes' food of choice isn’t steak or lobster or even sushi. Instead, hundreds of players around the NFL crave Uncrustables. No seriously - Uncrustables.
Bronny James does not deserve to be on an NBA roster: fair or foul? Merit TV's Des Purnell weighs in

Oct 24, 2024 | meritstreetmedia.com | Desmond Purnell

I have my thoughts on the matter - first and foremost I’d like to say:1. Michael Jordan is The G.O.A.T. There’s nothing LeBron James can do to change that. 2. I think it’s pretty dope LeBron is getting the opportunity to share the court with his son Bronny. To be the first father-son pair to play in NBA history, it's momentous.
NBA 2024-25 season premiers tonight: Can the Celtics go back-to-back?

Oct 22, 2024 | meritstreetmedia.com | Desmond Purnell

It's been a long four months. But the wait is finally over. The NBA makes its highly anticipated return tonight!The 2024-25 season will see familiar faces in new places. After spending 13 seasons in Golden State and winning four NBA titles along the way, Klay Thompson left "The Bay" and moved to Dallas during free agency. The Mavericks are banking on Klay's championship pedigree to help put them over the top.
Austin Gamblers capture 2024 PBR Teams Championship

Oct 21, 2024 | meritstreetmedia.com | Desmond Purnell

Las Vegas — Sometimes you have to go through the bad times to get to the good ones. The Austin Gamblers reached the PBR Teams Championship Round last season and lost. That heartbreaking setback fueled Austin this postseason. The Gamblers seized the championship moment this go around. Sunday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Austin defeated the Carolina Cowboys 357.5 - 252.5 to capture its first ever PBR Teams Championship. Austin saved their very best for the last day of the PBR Teams season.