Former NFL player Terrell Owens has passed his athletic genes onto his daughter who was recently named to the 2024 AVCA DI All-Americans Honorable Mention team. Kylee Owens attends an HBCU, Prairie View A&M and the school announced the honor last month for her contributions to the institution’s volleyball team. The third-year student is Owens’… Continue reading Terrell Owens’ Volleyball-Playing Daughter Earns All-Americans Honorable Mention
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Ye Showcases Latest Yeezy Footwear
His deal with adidas may be over but that’s not stopping Ye from continuing his Yeezy footwear as the controversial designing producer took to social media to tease the latest colorways for what’s labeled as the SL-01. According to Hypebeast, the talented music producer released photos of the two new colorways that are anticipated for… Continue reading Ye Showcases Latest Yeezy Footwear
I Will Survive: The Gloria Gaynor Story Trailer
ROBIN ROBERTS PRESENTS I WILL SURVIVE: THE GLORIA GAYNOR STORY Premieres Saturday, February 8 at 8/7 The film chronicles Gaynor’s rise to fame, from her humble beginnings to becoming one of the most iconic voices in music history. Dubbed America’s “Queen of Disco,” the movie will feature many of the songs that catapulted Gaynor to… Continue reading I Will Survive: The Gloria Gaynor Story Trailer
Third Annual BMAC x Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Music Maker Grants Taking Place January 29, 2025
BLACK MUSIC ACTION COALITION (BMAC), JIMMY JAM, AND TERRY LEWIS ANNOUNCE THIRD ANNUAL MUSIC MAKER GRANTS TO BE AWARDED AT “RESTORE & REBUILD LA” FUNDRAISER BENEFITING BMAC LA FIRE RELIEF FUND PRESENTED BY BMAC, ASCAP, AND WASSERMAN FOUNDATION The Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, proudly announce the third annual BMAC… Continue reading Third Annual BMAC x Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Music Maker Grants Taking Place January 29, 2025
Rev. Al Sharpton, Al B. Sure! Announce 2025 Policy Priorities for Health Equity in Transplantation Coalition
As Nation Faces Growing Challenges Around Access to Medical Care, Health Equity in Transplantation Coalition Issues Five Policy Priorities for 2025 Urges Incoming Federal Leadership to Expand Access to Organ Transplants, Create Parity in Healthcare Coverage for America’s Most Vulnerable Populations (New York, NY, January 16, 2025) – As the nation prepares for an… Continue reading Rev. Al Sharpton, Al B. Sure! Announce 2025 Policy Priorities for Health Equity in Transplantation Coalition
Venu Sports Dissolves Before Launching
A venture that would have collectively brought together three streaming services has decided to discontinue the collaboration. Venu Sports, which brought together ESPN, FOX, and Warner Bros. Discovery in a joint sports venture will not “move forward” with plans to do so. A joint statement from the three entities was released announcing the decision. “After… Continue reading Venu Sports Dissolves Before Launching
NCAA Student-Athlete 2.8B Settlement Expected To Be Finalized In April
In the changing landscape of college athletics, the term amateur will no longer apply to student-athletes in the new year due to the landmark decision from the Supreme Court in 2021, that allowed the current environment of students being compensated for their name, image or likeness. According to The Associated Press, as of April 7,… Continue reading NCAA Student-Athlete 2.8B Settlement Expected To Be Finalized In April
Rihanna Collaborates With PUMA To Release Avanti LS
Slim and sleek, the limited-edition Avanti LS is brand new and designed by Rihanna. A redesign from the original Avanti, the LS is light, minimal and cutting-edge with a striking new heal featuring short gum studs highlighting the turf styles of the past. Inspired by the legendary PUMA King football boot, the Avanti LS is… Continue reading Rihanna Collaborates With PUMA To Release Avanti LS
Claressa Shields Is Looking To Add Another Boxing Title To Her Mantle
Claressa Shields, professional boxer and undisputed two-division champion is preparing for her next match in an attempt to keep her undefeated record while adding another championship belt to her waist when she goes home to Michigan to face undefeated boxer Danielle Perkins. According to The Detroit News, the fighter from Flint will fight Perkins at… Continue reading Claressa Shields Is Looking To Add Another Boxing Title To Her Mantle
Shaw University Hires Lamar Manigo To Lead Football Program
Shaw University has recently announced that it is bringing back a former employee to lead its football program. The HBCU has hired Lamar Manigo as the new head football coach of the Shaw Bears. He is making a return to Shaw University where he previously held the position of the Bears offensive coordinator from 2016… Continue reading Shaw University Hires Lamar Manigo To Lead Football Program
Unrivaled Reveals Uniforms For First Season’s 6 Teams
In December 2024, Under Amour was announced as Unrivaled’s official and exclusive uniform partner, and on Jan. 3, the league displayed the uniforms for the six teams on social media. The league is the brainchild of WNBA players Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier and New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart. The league is a 3-on-3… Continue reading Unrivaled Reveals Uniforms For First Season’s 6 Teams
Kyrie Irving Signs 3 NBA Players To ANTA, Releases Latest KAI 1 Sneakers
ANTA Basketball and the brand’s Chief Creative Officer Kyrie Irving have announced the signing of three NBA players to join the team as brand ambassadors. The company brings on Cleveland Cavaliers’ Caris LeVert (who was teammates with Irving during their time with the Brooklyn Nets), Los Angeles Clippers’ Derrick Jones Jr., and Dallas Mavericks’ Daniel Gafford… Continue reading Kyrie Irving Signs 3 NBA Players To ANTA, Releases Latest KAI 1 Sneakers
Former Florida State Basketball Players File Lawsuit Alleging Non-Payment Of NIL Arrangement
Six former student-athletes from the Florida State University basketball team are suing head coach Leonard Hamilton alleging that he reneged on a promise to compensate them through their NIL (name, image, and likeness) to the tune of $250,000 for each player. According to The Associated Press, former players Darin Green Jr., De’Ante Green, Cam’Ron Fletcher,… Continue reading Former Florida State Basketball Players File Lawsuit Alleging Non-Payment Of NIL Arrangement
TNT Sports Announces Unrivaled Studio Commentators
TNT Sports Announces Unrivaled Studio Commentators Featuring Candace Parker, Renee Montgomery & Lauren Jbara TNT Sports and Unrivaled Set Roster of Studio & Game Commentators for Inaugural Season TNT Sports and Unrivaled today announced its roster of basketball analysts, reporters, and personalities that will anchor studio and game coverage for the inaugural season… Continue reading TNT Sports Announces Unrivaled Studio Commentators
Limited Edition Allen Iverson Card Hits Auction House, Starts With $160K Bid
An Allen Iverson trading card is on the auction block and it has already gotten a bid for over $150,000 surpassing a record-high price previously paid for an Iverson card. The card is listed on the Heritage Auctions website and is slated to end on Friday, Jan. 24 with an extended bid session scheduled to… Continue reading Limited Edition Allen Iverson Card Hits Auction House, Starts With $160K Bid