The downfall of soon-to-be ex-boxer Ryan Garcia continues. After a livestreamed racist rant against Blacks and disparaging Muslims, the president of the World Boxing Council (WBC) has expelled Garcia according to ESPN. Mauricio Sulaiman took to X, the platform formerly known as Twitter to acknowledge the punishment given to Garcia after several missteps that have… Continue reading Ryan Garcia Expelled From World Boxing Council After Racist Rant
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Lewis Hamilton Gets Emotional After Ending 945-Day Winless Streak
It’s been almost three years since Lewis Hamilton won a race, 945 days to be exact. He has broken that streak and was moved to tears when he won the Formula One British Grand Prix. According to ESPN, Hamilton explained why it was an emotional win for him as his last victory took place at the… Continue reading Lewis Hamilton Gets Emotional After Ending 945-Day Winless Streak
Bronny James Misses Summer League Game Due To Knee Injury
Eyes have been on Bronny James since he was drafted last month and signed a guaranteed contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. The rookie missed a summer league game versus the Golden State Warriors when he was kept out of the contest due to some trace swelling in his left knee. According to ESPN, the… Continue reading Bronny James Misses Summer League Game Due To Knee Injury
A’ja Wilson Becomes Las Vegas Aces’ All-Time Scoring Leader
Many records are being made this WNBA season as another one was set by WNBA champion, A’ja Wilson. In a recent game, the 2023 WNBA Finals MVP became the Las Vegas Aces‘ all-time leading scorer. According to The Las Vegas Aces, on July 7, in a 104-85 victory against the Dallas Wings, on the way… Continue reading A’ja Wilson Becomes Las Vegas Aces’ All-Time Scoring Leader
Marcia Griffiths, Alison Hinds and Cedella Marley to Be Honored at the 2024 Caribbean Music Awards
MARCIA GRIFFITHS, ALISON HINDS, CEDELLA MARLEY AND MORE TO BE HONORED AT THE 2024 “CARIBBEAN MUSIC AWARDS” “CARIBBEAN MUSIC AWARDS” WILL TAKE PLACE ON AUGUST 29TH IN BROOKLYN, NEW YORK AT KINGS THEATRE TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT CARIBMUSICAWARDS.COM #CaribMusicAwards #CaribMA New York, NY (July 8, 2024) Today, Caribbean Elite Group unveils the night’s highest honors for the 2024 Caribbean… Continue reading Marcia Griffiths, Alison Hinds and Cedella Marley to Be Honored at the 2024 Caribbean Music Awards
Angela Simmons Partners With Pinky Cole-Hayes And Slutty Vegan to Launch Vegan Fried Oreos
ANGELA’S CAKES BY ANGELA SIMMONS SECURES MAJOR PARTNERSHIP WITH PINKY COLE-HAYES AND SLUTTY VEGAN TO DEBUT DEEP FRIED OREOS Popular Vegan Eatery Teams Up with Celebrity Vegan Pancake Brand to Create Limited Menu Item Atlanta, Georgia – July 9, 2024 — Pinky Cole-Hayes and Angela Simmons are collaborating again for the launch of a new… Continue reading Angela Simmons Partners With Pinky Cole-Hayes And Slutty Vegan to Launch Vegan Fried Oreos
Michael Jackson Reportedly Was $500M In Debt When He Died
Recent court records have revealed that the “King of Pop,” Michael Jackson had “more than $500 million of debt” when he died in 2009. According to NBC News, the “Way You Make Me Feel” singer was preparing for a tour when he died at his Los Angeles mansion of acute propofol intoxication. Executors of his… Continue reading Michael Jackson Reportedly Was $500M In Debt When He Died
Refurbished Dominique Wilkins Basketball Court Unveiled At Atlanta YMCA
The “Human Highlight Film,” Dominique Wilkins was bestowed another honor several months ago when the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena unveiled a refurbished basketball court named after the NBA Hall of Famer. On April 18, the team revealed a newly renovated Good Neighbor Club at the Andrew and Walter Young Family YMCA in southwest… Continue reading Refurbished Dominique Wilkins Basketball Court Unveiled At Atlanta YMCA
Kai Cenat Obtain Philanthropist’s Credit Card To Donate Items To Compton Community
Bronx-native and popular online streamer, Kai Cenat has teamed up with another popular YouTuber, James Donaldson, better known as MrBeast to purchase items to donate to residents in the Compton neighborhood. According to Dexerto, Cenat announced during a June 25 live stream that he had obtained a credit card from MrBeast and would use it… Continue reading Kai Cenat Obtain Philanthropist’s Credit Card To Donate Items To Compton Community
Former Yeezy Employees File Lawsuit Against Ye And Milo Yiannopoulos Alleging Racism
Over the weekend, several more former Yeezy employees filed a lawsuit against Yeezy creator, Ye, and the clothing line’s chief of staff Milo Yiannopoulos. According to NBC News, the artist formerly known as Kanye West is being sued by eight former workers who accuse the duo of allowing “extreme racism and bullying,” and long hours… Continue reading Former Yeezy Employees File Lawsuit Against Ye And Milo Yiannopoulos Alleging Racism
Jazz Musician Max Roach Gets Brooklyn Street Renamed In His Honor
A Brooklyn neighborhood has given a high honor to a jazz musician when it renamed a corner after him. If you are ever in Bedford-Stuvyesant (Bed-Stuy), you will now see a street named, “Max Roach Way.” According to Brooklyn Magazine, the iconic musician, composer, and Civil Rights activist’s name appears at the corner of Greene… Continue reading Jazz Musician Max Roach Gets Brooklyn Street Renamed In His Honor
Quincy Wilson Selected For Relay Team, Becomes Youngest Male USA Track Olympian
The upcoming Olympics will feature exciting athletes, particularly in track and field with 16-year-old Quincy Wilson becoming the youngest ever US male track Olympian competing, and although Sha’Carri Richardson came in fourth place in the 200m over the weekend, she is still expected to bring home a medal when the games start later this month.… Continue reading Quincy Wilson Selected For Relay Team, Becomes Youngest Male USA Track Olympian
Serena Williams Docuseries To Air on ESPN+ On July 10
Last year, Williams announced that production had started on a new ESPN series, “In the Arena: Serena Williams.” Now, the network will air the docuseries on July 10, a day before she is slated to host this year’s ESPYS (Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly) Awards. The project is an eight-part series that will showcase the… Continue reading Serena Williams Docuseries To Air on ESPN+ On July 10
Eritrea’s Biniam Girmay Becomes 1st Black African To Win A Stage Of Tour de France
History was recently made when Eritrea’s Biniam Girmay became the first black rider to win a Tour de France stage. According to The Associated Press, the history-making feat took place on July 2 when he crossed the finish line before competitors Fernando Gaviria and Arnaud De Lie. This comes two years after he became the… Continue reading Eritrea’s Biniam Girmay Becomes 1st Black African To Win A Stage Of Tour de France
Nike Releases Kevin Durant’s ‘USA’ Sneakers Weeks Before Paris Olympics
With excitement for the upcoming Paris Olympics rising, NBA player Kevin Durant has just dropped his 17th signature sneaker from Nike as he embarks on his fourth Olympics appearance this month. According to Sports Illustrated, the sportswear giant released the Nike KD 17 “USA” on July 1. Interested patriots or sneakerheads can purchase the footwear… Continue reading Nike Releases Kevin Durant’s ‘USA’ Sneakers Weeks Before Paris Olympics