Category: Sports

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

Michael Jordan Invests In VC Fund, Courtside Ventures

Former NBA owner and Hall of Famer Michael Jordan added more than $2 billion to his personal fortune when he sold the Charlotte Hornets basketball team.  Now, the popular sports figure has placed some of his money into a sports fund looking to raise $100 million. According to Sportico, the company that Jordan is investing… Continue reading Michael Jordan Invests In VC Fund, Courtside Ventures

Terrell Owens Signs With Talent Agency Owned By Michael Strahan

NFL Hall of Fame player and podcast host, Terrell Owens aka T.O. has just signed with a talent agency to further stake his claim in the entertainment game. According to Variety, the former wide receiver was signed by SMAC Entertainment, which is headed by “Good Morning America” host and NFL Hall of Famer Michael Strahan,… Continue reading Terrell Owens Signs With Talent Agency Owned By Michael Strahan

NBC Sports To Debut ‘On the Rise: JuJu Watkins’ Docuseries 

College basketball phenom JuJu Watkins will be featured in a docuseries that will debut on NBC and the Peacock network. NBC Sports announced that the sophomore University of Southern California (USC) record-breaking Watkins will be seen in the six-episode docuseries, “On the Rise: JuJu Watkins” starting on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 3:00 p.m. ET/Noon PT… Continue reading NBC Sports To Debut ‘On the Rise: JuJu Watkins’ Docuseries 

ESPN To Broadcast ‘Inside the NBA’ In New Partnership With NBA

Fans of TNT‘s Inside the NBA have received great news after discovering that Ernie Johnson Jr., Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Shaquille O’Neal will continue hosting the very popular sports program well beyond this year. In a rare collaboration between two competing networks, it was announced that the long-running Emmy Awards-winning basketball show will live on… Continue reading ESPN To Broadcast ‘Inside the NBA’ In New Partnership With NBA

Olympic Track Champion Retrieves Stolen Phone By Running After Thieves

An Olympic champion had to resort to his profession to chase down property that belonged to the track star after he witnessed some thieves stealing a mobile phone that he owned. According to The Times, 41-year-old Sir Mo Farah, a four-time Olympic track winner chased down some men who allegedly tried to steal his mobile… Continue reading Olympic Track Champion Retrieves Stolen Phone By Running After Thieves

Morehouse and Tuskegee Will Battle In NBA HBCU Classic During All-Star Weekend

The Fourth Annual NBA HBCU Classic will take place during the NBA All-Star Weekend on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. The league has announced that the two teams competing will be Tuskegee University and Morehouse College. The All-Star Game will be played at Oakland Arena where the two SIAC (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) programs will compete.… Continue reading Morehouse and Tuskegee Will Battle In NBA HBCU Classic During All-Star Weekend

Jayson Williams Joins Oaktree Solutions to Launch Oaktree Sports Ventures

Oaktree Solutions expands with new full-service advisory for professional athletes focused on partnerships, financial planning, reputation management, and post-sports career development November 15, 2024 09:10 AM Eastern Standard Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Global public affairs and venture consulting firm Oaktree Solutions announced today that former NBA All-Star Jayson Williams has joined as Managing Director of Sports… Continue reading Jayson Williams Joins Oaktree Solutions to Launch Oaktree Sports Ventures

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