Category: Sports

Kobe Bryant’s Granity Studios Unveils Slate Of Projects

Following Granity Studios’ historic Oscar win for its inaugural animated short, Dear Basketball, its first scripted podcast, The Punies, now in production on its second season, the release of the New York Times best-selling Mamba Mentality: How I Play (Farrar, Straus, Giroux: October 23), and the success of its groundbreaking series, Detail, on ESPN+, Kobe… Continue reading Kobe Bryant’s Granity Studios Unveils Slate Of Projects

OneUnited Bank ‘Take A Knee’ for Social Justice

In an unprecedented move, OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank in America, unveils the “Take A Knee” Campaign with a stunning masterpiece, Last Man Standing, by internationally acclaimed artist Addonis Parker. The protest art evokes the importance and burden of activism in America, featuring three football players kneeling during the national anthem. The Take… Continue reading OneUnited Bank ‘Take A Knee’ for Social Justice

Chaka Khan Selected As 2019 Tournament Of Roses® Grand Marshal

Singer, songwriter, and philanthropist Chaka Khan was announced today as the 2019 Grand Marshal by Tournament of Roses® President Gerald Freeny. Chaka will ride in the 130th Rose Parade® presented by Honda, themed “The Melody of Life” and join in the pre-game celebration of the 105th Rose Bowl Game® presented by Northwestern Mutual both are… Continue reading Chaka Khan Selected As 2019 Tournament Of Roses® Grand Marshal

18th Annual Spalding Hoophall Classic presented by Eastbay

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today the field of teams and game schedule for the 2019 Spalding Hoophall Classic presented by Eastbay, an annual basketball showcase now in its eighteenth year at Springfield College. Games will be played at Blake Arena on the campus of Springfield College Jan. 17-21, 2019, during Martin… Continue reading 18th Annual Spalding Hoophall Classic presented by Eastbay

Howard University Showtime Marching Band Will Perform at Washington Redskins Home Game Oct. 21

The Howard University Showtime Marching Band will be the halftime performance during the NFL Washington Redskins home game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, October 21 at FedExField. Howard will be the only guest band to perform this season. “We got a call from the Redskins organization asking if we would be interested in doing… Continue reading Howard University Showtime Marching Band Will Perform at Washington Redskins Home Game Oct. 21

Express Expands NBA Partnership with Game Changers Campaign

Express, Inc. (NYSE: EXPR) today announced Express’s multiyear expanded partnership with the NBA. Additionally, Express unveiled its second “NBA Game Changers” campaign and Performance Collection featuring NBA All-Star Victor Oladipo (Indiana Pacers), Mo Bamba (Orlando Magic) and Trae Young (Atlanta Hawks), two of this year’s top NBA Draft picks, as well as current NBA stars… Continue reading Express Expands NBA Partnership with Game Changers Campaign

The Allstate Foundation Debuts PSA Featuring Serena Williams

The Allstate Foundation, today debuted a public service announcement featuring tennis champion, philanthropist and Allstate Foundation Purple Purse program ambassador Serena Williams. Titled “Invisible Weapon,” the new video aims to bring awareness to financial abuse, a controlling tactic frequently used by domestic violence abusers and one of the primary reasons victims stay in or return… Continue reading The Allstate Foundation Debuts PSA Featuring Serena Williams

Dwyane Wade’s PKWY Brand Launches ‘Wade County’

PKWY (Parkway), the sock company founded by Dwyane Wade in partnership with Stance, today released its first lifestyle collection called Wade County. Inspired by Wade’s adopted hometown, the 3-pack pays tribute to the culture, architecture and vibrant color found throughout Miami. PKWY, which came to market in February of this year, was co-founded by Wade… Continue reading Dwyane Wade’s PKWY Brand Launches ‘Wade County’

Harlem Globetrotters Set To Entertain Troops

The world famous Harlem Globetrotters are set to embark on their annual tour of U.S. overseas military bases with a stretch of visits to several bases across the Middle East that will see them entertain troops with 10 shows in 14 days beginning Oct. 1. The trip, made possible by Navy Entertainment and Armed Forces Entertainment,… Continue reading Harlem Globetrotters Set To Entertain Troops

Cleveland Cavaliers’ Kevin Love Launches The Kevin Love Fund

Kevin Love, a five-time NBA All Star and 2016 NBA Champion, is launching the Kevin Love Fund with the mission of inspiring people to live their healthiest lives while providing the tools to achieve physical and emotional well-being. The fund strives to promote the search for help with emotional struggles as a sign of strength… Continue reading Cleveland Cavaliers’ Kevin Love Launches The Kevin Love Fund

Philadelphia Sixers Hire Elton Brand as General Manager

Fromer NBA player, Elton Brand, is being promoted to the role of General Manager for the Philadelphia 76ers, it has been reported. His recent position was Vice President of Basketball Operations. Brand, who played a total of 17 seasons in the NBA, was also a two-time All-Star.

Curtis Martin to Support Multi-Sport Youth Athletic Field

The City of Pittsburgh, the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation and Dan Towriss, CEO of Group1001, today announced plans to design and construct a new youth athletic field in honor of Pro Football Hall of Famer Curtis Martin. Located near the Homewood neighborhood of Pittsburgh where Martin grew up, the new multi-sport synthetic turf field will… Continue reading Curtis Martin to Support Multi-Sport Youth Athletic Field

Reggie Jackson to Host Weekly All-Sports Show on SiriusXM

Legendary Hall of Fame baseball player Reggie Jackson has joined SiriusXM to host a new live weekly all-sports talk show that will be heard by listeners nationwide.  The opinionated slugger will host Swing Away with Reggie Jackson every Saturday (11:00 am – 12:00 pm ET/8:00 – 9:00 am PT) exclusively on SiriusXM’s Mad Dog Sports Radio… Continue reading Reggie Jackson to Host Weekly All-Sports Show on SiriusXM

Shaquille O’Neal Joins Communities In Schools National Board of Directors

Communities In Schools (CIS), the national organization dedicated to empowering at-risk students to stay in school and on a path to a brighter future, is delighted to welcome NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal as the newest member of its national board of directors. “Over all the years I’ve known Shaquille, he has always shown himself… Continue reading Shaquille O’Neal Joins Communities In Schools National Board of Directors

Kevin Garnett Sues Former Accountant for $77 Million

Retired Minnesota Timberwolves and Boston Celtics NBA player, Kevin Garnett, is suing his former accountant for purportedly helping a wealth manager steal $77 million from his coffers. Wealth manager Charles A. Banks IV, last year, was sentenced to four years in prison for defrauding former NBA player, San Antonio Spur, Tim Duncan, and was ordered… Continue reading Kevin Garnett Sues Former Accountant for $77 Million

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