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Former Nebraska Running Back Calvin Jones Dead At 54

Former NFL player Calvin Jones was recently found dead in his apartment. According to Husker Extra, Jones, who played his collegiate career with the Nebraska Cornhuskers was found dead of possible carbon monoxide poisoning after being discovered in his home on Wednesday, Jan. 22. The 54-year-old was found in the basement of his home in… Continue reading Former Nebraska Running Back Calvin Jones Dead At 54

LaMelo Ball Connects With Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles For Latest PUMA Collection

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball is teaming up with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for limited-edition PUMA footwear. PUMA announced that the footwear will be a set of reimagined basketball sneakers that will be released in four limited-edition, collectible colorways from Ball’s signature line in February. “It’s been great bringing these designs to life.… Continue reading LaMelo Ball Connects With Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles For Latest PUMA Collection

Terrell Owens’ Volleyball-Playing Daughter Earns All-Americans Honorable Mention

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

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

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

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