Category: Sports

Wilberforce University Becomes First HBCU To Be Sponsored By AND1

AND1 and Wilberforce University have collaborated for a partnership that will see the educational institution receive $100,000 in sporting gear. The oldest HBCU (historically Black private college and university) in the nation, Wilberforce University has garnered AND1’s first official sponsorship of an HBCU athletic program. The popular streetwear company was on campus to give the… Continue reading Wilberforce University Becomes First HBCU To Be Sponsored By AND1

Russell Westbrook Connects With Echo to Launch Oklahoma City-Based Sports & Entertainment Platform

Russell Westbrook, NBA MVP, Entrepreneur, fashion icon, and global ambassador has joined forces with Christian Kanady, Founding Partner of Echo, a multi-strategy investment firm, on an eight-figure investment platform to energize Oklahoma City’s sports and entertainment industries. Through Russell Westbrook Enterprises (RWE)’s anchor investment in Echo’s Sports & Entertainment platform, Westbrook and Kanady will focus… Continue reading Russell Westbrook Connects With Echo to Launch Oklahoma City-Based Sports & Entertainment Platform

BIG3’s Eighth Season Tips Off on CBS on June 14, 2025

BIG3’s Eighth Season Tips Off on June 14, 2025, Live on CBS, Capped off with Back-to-Back Weekends of Playoff Action LOS ANGELES – November 26, 2024 — The BIG3 announced that the league will return to CBS for the sixth consecutive year of fast-paced and competitive 3-on-3 basketball with an expanded 11-week season. BIG3 action… Continue reading BIG3’s Eighth Season Tips Off on CBS on June 14, 2025

Morgan Tuck Promoted To General Manager of WNBA Franchise Connecticut Sun

Former Connecticut Sun player Morgan Tuck has just been promoted to the new General Manager for the WNBA franchise. The team announced the move as she rose from her previous position as Assistant General Manager of the Connecticut Sun. She is taking over from Darius Taylor, who has been in that position since 2022, as… Continue reading Morgan Tuck Promoted To General Manager of WNBA Franchise Connecticut Sun

Cam’ron Covers Black Enterprise

FAMED ENTREPRENEUR CAM’RON GRACES THE LATEST BLACK ENTERPRISE COVER Celebrated Business Mogul and Sports Personality Reflects on Betting on Himself and Building an Empire [Harlem, NY] — Iconic entrepreneur and sports personality Cam’ron, is the face of the latest edition of Black Enterprise. In a captivating cover story, the Harlem native shares how his decision… Continue reading Cam’ron Covers Black Enterprise

Randy Moss Prepares To Open Crisppi’s Chicken In Miami

Former NFL wide receiver Randy Moss will be opening a new restaurant in downtown Miami at the top of the upcoming new year. Moss, who played for over 13 seasons in the NFL has announced that he is opening Crisppi’s Chicken in Miami, Fla. on January 17, 2025. “Get ready, Miami! 🍗 Crisppi’s Chicken is… Continue reading Randy Moss Prepares To Open Crisppi’s Chicken In Miami

Alabama A&M University Fires Football Head Coach

The head football coach of Alabama A&M University has been terminated after leading the team for the past seven seasons. According to The Associated Press, the announcement of Connell Maynor being fired came from Alabama A&M’s athletic director, Paul A. Bryant on Dec. 2. The football team ended this season with an even .500 record… Continue reading Alabama A&M University Fires Football Head Coach

Zion Williamson Split From CAA Reveals Desire To Play With The New York Knicks

NBA player Zion Williamson was supposed to be the next superstar of the NBA, his career was supposed to rival that of a young LeBron James when he was originally drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans. Yet, another injury has sidelined his promising career once again. Outside of his latest injury, word has come out… Continue reading Zion Williamson Split From CAA Reveals Desire To Play With The New York Knicks

San Antonio Will Host 2025 HBCU All-Star Basketball Games

San Antonio will be home to next year’s 2025 Men’s and Women’s HBCU All-Star Basketball Games when it takes place on Sunday, April 6. According to The San Antonio Observer, the all-star game, which will feature 48 of the top men and women basketball players from HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) will be played… Continue reading San Antonio Will Host 2025 HBCU All-Star Basketball Games

ANTA and Kyrie Irving Unveil the KAI 1 ‘Sacred Bond’

ANTA and Kyrie Irving Unveil the KAI 1 ‘Sacred Bond’: Celebrating Heritage, Family, and the Spirit of the Enlightened Warrior     Los Angeles, CA–November 23 – ANTA, in collaboration with NBA star Kyrie Irving, proudly presents the KAI 1 Sacred Bond, a sneaker that transcends the court to honor cultural heritage and bring to… Continue reading ANTA and Kyrie Irving Unveil the KAI 1 ‘Sacred Bond’

adidas Basketball Releases Anthony Edwards 1Low Iron Metallic

ADIDAS BASKETBALL DEBUTS THE ANTHONY EDWARDS 1 “IRON METALLIC” Los Angeles, Calif. (November 25, 2024) – Today, adidas Basketball unveils the Anthony Edwards 1 Low “Iron Metallic” colorway – an extension of Anthony Edwards’ continued success with his signature shoe line. The “Iron Metallic” colorway reflects the iron-strong bond between Anthony and his team and… Continue reading adidas Basketball Releases Anthony Edwards 1Low Iron Metallic

Prairie View A&M University Does Not Renew Contract With Head Coach Bubba McDowell

Former NFL player turned college head coach, Leonard “Bubba” McDowell will no longer be coaching the Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) football team. The athletic director has announced Bubba is leaving the position after Prairie View A&M University decided not to renew his contract. The former Houston Oilers player had been the head coach since… Continue reading Prairie View A&M University Does Not Renew Contract With Head Coach Bubba McDowell

Giannis Antetokounmpo Launches Build Your Legacy Ventures

BYL Ventures to focus on early-stage startups in the entertainment and media, sports, consumer products and technology categories MILWAUKEE and LOS ANGELES, Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Giannis Antetokounmpo, NBA Champion and global superstar, today announced the launch of Build Your Legacy (BYL) Ventures. The firm focuses on investments in sports and entertainment, driven by the… Continue reading Giannis Antetokounmpo Launches Build Your Legacy Ventures

HBCU GO Announces 2025 20-Game Basketball Schedule

ALLEN MEDIA GROUP’S HBCU GO ANNOUNCES – 20-GAME BASKETBALL SCHEDULE FOR THE 2025 SEASON   HBCU GO is the Premier Broadcast Partner for CIAA, SIAC, and SWAC for the HBCU GO 2025 Basketball Season Los Angeles, CA – November 19, 2024 The Allen Media Group (AMG) free-streaming digital platform HBCU GO – the leading media provider for… Continue reading HBCU GO Announces 2025 20-Game Basketball Schedule

MC Lyte Partners with the NFL in Supporting Social Justice Advocacy in Sports and Music

The NFL, under its Inspire Change initiative, released a feature this week with MC Lyte highlighting her song “King King” from her most recent album “1 of 1”. The song, which features Queen Latifah, was written to honor NFL players and draws inspiration from players who use their voices and platforms to speak out about… Continue reading MC Lyte Partners with the NFL in Supporting Social Justice Advocacy in Sports and Music

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