Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) announced that WNBA teams and players* will be playable in NBA LIVE 18, launching this fall on Xbox One and PlayStation®4. The WNBA will be available in WNBA Play Now, and teams and player skills have been specifically balanced to reflect the unique playstyle of the league and skills of… Continue reading NBA LIVE 18 Will Feature WNBA Teams
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Joe Dumars Joins Independent Sports & Entertainment
Independent Sports & Entertainment (ISE) – an integrated sports, media, entertainment and management company – continues to attract top talent as the fast-growing company builds an innovative, client-centric business positioned for long-term growth. ISE President and Chief Executive Officer Hank Ratner announced today that Hall of Fame basketball player and former NBA Executive of the… Continue reading Joe Dumars Joins Independent Sports & Entertainment
Russell Wilson Returns as Host of Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports 2017
The only kids’ show celebrating the world’s best athletes and epic sports moments, Kids’ Choice Sports 2017 welcomes back Seattle Seahawks’ franchise quarterback and Super Bowl champion, Russell Wilson as host. Airing Sunday, July 16, at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT), Kids’ Choice Sports 2017 will be taped live on Thursday, July 13, from UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion… Continue reading Russell Wilson Returns as Host of Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports 2017
Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson to Keynote BOLD 2017
MINDBODY (NASDAQ: MB), the leading technology platform for the wellness services industry, has announced that NBA Legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson, will serve as keynote speaker at the company’s annual conference, BOLD, to be held September 27-29, 2017 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in San Diego, CA. Johnson will keynote the final day of the… Continue reading Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson to Keynote BOLD 2017
Marshawn Lynch’s Beast Mode Partners With Gracie Carvalho
MARSHAWN LYNCH’S BEAST MODE® LAUNCHES FIRST WOMEN’S CAPSULE COLLECTION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TOP BRAZILIAN MODEL, GRACIE CARVALHO Inspired by Carvalho’s Passion for Muay Thai Boxing, the Limited-Edition Line of Style-Minded Workout and Fitness Gear is Available for Sale Today on Beastmodeonline.com, and at Beast Mode Retail Stores in Oakland and Seattle Beast Mode, the fashion… Continue reading Marshawn Lynch’s Beast Mode Partners With Gracie Carvalho
Chris Paul Becomes Face of Five Four
Fashion worlds collide with NBA Super Star and Fashion Brand FIVE FOUR Five Four introduces LA Clippers player, Chris Paul as the new face of their Summer 17 campaign Los Angeles Five Four Co-Founders, Andres Izquieta and Dee Murthy push the boundaries of culture and society with their latest campaign featuring Los Angeles… Continue reading Chris Paul Becomes Face of Five Four
Serena Williams And Muhammad Ali To Receive Jesse Owens Awards
The International Athletic Association (IAA) announced that iconic tennis star Serena Williams and legendary boxer Muhammad Ali are the recipients of the esteemed 2017 Jesse Owens Awards. The prestigious awards recognize sports legends who exemplify the ideals embodied by Olympian and humanitarian Jesse Owens: integrity, perseverance and service. This year’s historic ceremony falls on the… Continue reading Serena Williams And Muhammad Ali To Receive Jesse Owens Awards
Little Ballers Indiana Docu-Series From Skylar Diggins Premieres March 3
Nickelodeon presents the triumphant story of six dynamic and diverse young female basketball players in Little Ballers Indiana, a three-part docu-series from WNBA All Star Skylar Diggins, premiering Friday, March 3, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT) during Nicktoons’ NickSports TV block. Airing over three consecutive nights, Friday, March 3 through Sunday, March 5, the half-hour series… Continue reading Little Ballers Indiana Docu-Series From Skylar Diggins Premieres March 3
adidas Basketball | ALL RISE with the Dame 3
ALL RISE stays true to Damian Lillard’s journey from Oakland to the NBA and illustrates his message of lifting communities through hard work and creativity. Dame D.O.L.L.A.’s very own song “Hero,” co-written and produced by fellow Bay area native Raphael Saadiq, is mixed as the title track. The film also co-stars two creators in hoops… Continue reading adidas Basketball | ALL RISE with the Dame 3
The 5Ws: RJ White
Who: RJ White What: Pro Mens Basketball (Connecticut Copperheads, Vipers Pro Basketball based out of Illinois), International Basketball Team Owner – Nassau Salamanders, Bahamas Why: RJ White is President/CEO of three sports teams. Two in which are American Basketball Association teams. If you remember the ABA you remember the original American Basketball Association was founded in 1967… Continue reading The 5Ws: RJ White
Red Cross and Harlem Globetrotters Partner
The American Red Cross has joined forces with the Harlem Globetrotters as its official charity partner through the team’s Great Assist initiative to help communities across the country prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters big and small. Known globally as the Ambassadors of Goodwill, the Harlem Globetrotters’ Great Assist initiative, which was launched… Continue reading Red Cross and Harlem Globetrotters Partner
NBA 2K17 All-Star Tournament
2K today announced that NBA® 2K17, the latest iteration of the top-selling and top-rated NBA video game simulation series*, will host the second NBA 2K competitive gaming tournament. Following the success of NBA 2K16 Road to the Finals earlier this year, the NBA 2K17 All-Star Tournament is an exciting competition that will culminate during NBA… Continue reading NBA 2K17 All-Star Tournament
Harlem Globetrotters Celebrate World Trick Shot Day
The originators of the trick shot, the Harlem Globetrotters, will take their shot-making exploits to new heights as part of the campaign to celebrate the first “World Trick Shot Day” on Tuesday, Dec. 6. The Globetrotters created “World Trick Shot Day” to give fans from all over the chance to celebrate what they’re capable of doing… Continue reading Harlem Globetrotters Celebrate World Trick Shot Day
Erykah Badu Returns As Host of SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2016
The Godmother of Soul, Erykah Badu, to Take the Vegas Stage as Returning Host of SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2016 Drake Dominates with 12 Nominations Followed by Fellow Hitmakers Beyoncé, Rihanna and Bryson Tiller ——— Multi-Platinum and Three-Time Grammy Award-Winning Producer, Singer, Songwriter Edward Theodore “Teddy” Riley to Receive the Legend Award Grammy Award-Winning, Multi-Platinum… Continue reading Erykah Badu Returns As Host of SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2016
‘Olympic Pride, American Prejudice’ is Now Available on Streampix
‘OLYMPIC PRIDE, AMERICAN PREJUDICE’ – THE STORY OF THE 18 BLACK OLYMPIANS WHO COMPETED IN THE 1936 GAMES — IS NOW AVAILABLE ON XFINITY STREAMPIX Directed by Deborah Riley Draper; Narrated by Blair Underwood For a limited time, “Olympic Pride, American Prejudice” is now available on Streampix! Xfinity customers can find the documentary on… Continue reading ‘Olympic Pride, American Prejudice’ is Now Available on Streampix