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
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Deion Sanders Will Coach An NFL Team Under One Condition
With his coaching success thus far, many are speculating that Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders could be heading to the National Football League, but in a recent interview, he revealed there is only one way he’d take a job in the NFL. Sanders appeared on “Good Morning America” on Wednesday, Jan. 8 to promote his latest… Continue reading Deion Sanders Will Coach An NFL Team Under One Condition
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
Harlem’s Rucker Park Designated As National Commemorative Site
Harlem’s famed basketball playground, Rucker Park has recently been designated as a National Commemorative Site after local politicians proposed the acknowledgment leading to President Biden signing the bill into law. New York Democratic Senator Charles Schumer and Democratic Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) announced that the popular New York City playground was recognized through the Holcombe Rucker Park… Continue reading Harlem’s Rucker Park Designated As National Commemorative Site
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
Chicago Bulls Honor Hometown Hero Derrick Rose
After being waived from the Minneapolis Timberwolves shortly before the current NBA season started, Derrick Rose decided to retire from the game after playing 16 seasons and the team that drafted him, the Chicago Bulls gave him a tribute on Saturday, Dec. 4. According to NBA.com, the Bulls held a Derrick Rose Night during halftime… Continue reading Chicago Bulls Honor Hometown Hero Derrick Rose
Travis Hunter Chooses Lil Wayne’s Sports Agency To Represent Him
As current Heisman Trophy winner, Travis Hunter prepares to enter into next year’s NFL Draft, the Colorado junior has reportedly inked a deal with Young Money APAA Sports Agency, owned by Lil Wayne. According to Front Office Sports, the talented two-way player (meaning he plays on offense and defense) has signed with the sports agency… Continue reading Travis Hunter Chooses Lil Wayne’s Sports Agency To Represent Him
Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady Become Minority Owners Of Buffalo Bills
Two NBA Hall of Famers are now a part of an ownership group in the NFL. According to the Buffalo Bills, former Toronto Raptors teammates Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady are two of the 10 limited partners who were approved to become part of the team’s ownership group. Tracy McGrady released a statement via social… Continue reading Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady Become Minority Owners Of Buffalo Bills
WNFC Launches Inaugural Brand Ambassador Program
The Women’s National Football Conference (WNFC) is looking for brand ambassadors to help elevate the brand and the players involved in the league. According to the league’s website, the WNFC has launched its inaugural Brand Ambassador Program. The league has 17 teams throughout the country in cities like Seattle, Oregon, Houston, Florida, and Las Vegas… Continue reading WNFC Launches Inaugural Brand Ambassador Program