Category: Sports

Spike Lee To Be Honored As SuperFan In NBA Hall Of Fame Ceremony

Filmmaker Spike Lee is being acknowledged for his devotion to his beloved New York Knicks basketball team. The NBA league office announced that The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame will be adding the famed “Do the Right Thing” director, along with Billy Crystal (Los Angeles Clippers), Alan Horwitz (Philadelphia 76ers SuperFan), and Los Angeles Lakers… Continue reading Spike Lee To Be Honored As SuperFan In NBA Hall Of Fame Ceremony

Coco Gauff Becomes 1st American In Over 10 Years To Win China Open Title

Several newsworthy things happened for tennis phenom Coco Gauff. On Sept. 6, she swept Karolina Muchova in straight sets to emerge victorious in the China Open. In doing so, she became the first American to win the tournament in over a decade and the first woman to win her first seven hard-court finals in the… Continue reading Coco Gauff Becomes 1st American In Over 10 Years To Win China Open Title

Jemele Hill To Debut New Podcast ‘SPOLITICS’

iHeartPodcasts and Jemele Hill Team Up for New Sports and Political Podcast “SPOLITICS”   In the new podcast series, Hill will explore the intersection between sports, race, gender, sexuality and culture   Special guests will include Sports Personality Dan Le Batard, Former NFL Star Lesean McCoy, Michigan Lt. Gov Garlin Gilchrist, Reddit Founder Alexis Ohanian… Continue reading Jemele Hill To Debut New Podcast ‘SPOLITICS’

Nike To Release Deion Sanders’ Air Diamond Turf Max ’96

A Nike sneaker that NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders wore while he was playing with the Atlanta Falcons is returning to stores in November. According to Footwear News, Nike is releasing the sneakers “Coach Prime” ran his plays in during his time with the NFL team (1989-1993), the Nike Air DT Max ’96. The… Continue reading Nike To Release Deion Sanders’ Air Diamond Turf Max ’96

Will Atlanta Be Awarded Super Bowl LXII In 2028?

They don’t call it Hotlanta for nothing! Not only is it to describe the heat that Georgians feel in the city, but, it’s becoming the cultural hub for everything dealing with entertainment, conventions, and sports. The city is rumored to be gearing up to be awarded the 2028 Super Bowl. According to Sports Business Journal,… Continue reading Will Atlanta Be Awarded Super Bowl LXII In 2028?

Lawsuit Filed Against Deshaun Watson Settled

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was previously suspended 11 games and fined $5 million in 2022 after multiple allegations of sexual misconduct by 22 women who provided massages during his time with the Houston Texans. On Sept. 9, another lawsuit was filed against the quarterback by a woman who accused him of sexually assaulting her… Continue reading Lawsuit Filed Against Deshaun Watson Settled

LeBron And Bronny James Become First Father-Son Duo In NBA History To Play On Same Team In Same Game

Adding to his legacy, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has made history once again by becoming the first father to lace up his sneakers and join his son on an NBA court on Oct. 6. NBA.com reported that the wish that LeBon has been clamoring for several years took place at Acrisure Arena when… Continue reading LeBron And Bronny James Become First Father-Son Duo In NBA History To Play On Same Team In Same Game

Floyd Mayweather Purchases Watch Collection For $1M

With a nickname like “Money Floyd,” the expectation of making expensive purchases comes with the moniker. Retired undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather held up his bargain when he reportedly purchased four luxury timepieces for one million dollars. Mayweather posted a video to his social media account showing off the very expensive watches. He became the first… Continue reading Floyd Mayweather Purchases Watch Collection For $1M

Conman Convicted After Bilking Former NBA Player Dwight Howard Out Of $7M

Former NBA player Dwight Howard was interested in buying a stake in WNBA team Atlanta Dream but it turned into a nightmare. But, the businessman, who was charged with bilking the center was recently convicted of getting millions of dollars from Howard in the failed scheme. According to The Associated Press, a jury returned a… Continue reading Conman Convicted After Bilking Former NBA Player Dwight Howard Out Of $7M

AJ Griffin Leaves NBA ‘To Follow Jesus’ and Become A Minister

An NBA player has just announced that he is forgoing his basketball career to “follow Jesus” as he will become a minister. AJ Griffin, who was drafted in the first round in 2022 by the Atlanta Hawks, but was recently on the Houston Rockets, took to his YouTube channel to make the announcement. He posted… Continue reading AJ Griffin Leaves NBA ‘To Follow Jesus’ and Become A Minister

Lil’ Kim to Headline Rescheduled AIDS Walk Atlanta Fundraiser and Music Festival on October 19th

  Lil’ Kim Performing at Rescheduled AIDS Walk Atlanta Fundraiser 33rd annual 5k run/walk and music festival – postponed due to Hurricane Helene – will take place October 19th at Piedmont Park ATLANTA – The 33rd annual AIDS Walk Atlanta Music Festival and 5k Run presented by AHF Pharmacy and Wells Fargo – originally scheduled for September 28th – is now set… Continue reading Lil’ Kim to Headline Rescheduled AIDS Walk Atlanta Fundraiser and Music Festival on October 19th

Zion Williamson Exits Media Day After Reporter Questions Why Kendrick Lamar Wasn’t Included In Playlist

A question regarding Kendrick Lamar during the New Orleans Pelicans Media Day caused Zion Williamson to abruptly end his time with the press. According to Complex, a reporter questioned Williamson’s taste in music during the session where the interest should have been more focused on the upcoming season and the weight loss the typically overweight… Continue reading Zion Williamson Exits Media Day After Reporter Questions Why Kendrick Lamar Wasn’t Included In Playlist

Russell Westbrook Cuts Ribbon To Newly Expanded Westbrook Academy

Newly signed Denver Nuggets point guard Russell Westbrook was in California to celebrate the grand reopening of the newly expanded Westbrook Academy campus. According to Fox Los Angeles, the Long Beach native returned to South Los Angeles on Sept. 23 to cut the ribbon to the campus with his wife, Nina. The school is located… Continue reading Russell Westbrook Cuts Ribbon To Newly Expanded Westbrook Academy

Brett Favre Loses Again In Appeal Against Shannon Sharpe

Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre was accused of allegedly committing welfare fraud in his home state of Mississippi. After it was reported by Shannon Sharpe, who was on the FS1 show, Undisputed in 2023, Favre filed a defamation lawsuit against the former football player. Last October, a federal judge dismissed Favre’s defamation lawsuit stating that Sharpe’s… Continue reading Brett Favre Loses Again In Appeal Against Shannon Sharpe

iHeartPodcasts and School of Humans Presents ‘Rumble: Ali/Foreman and The Soul of ‘74’

  iHeartPodcasts and School of Humans Debut Captivating New Narrative History Series “Rumble: Ali/Foreman and The Soul of ‘74”   Commemorating the 50th anniversary, this original podcast will go behind the scenes of the historic ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman and the Zaire ’74 music festival     NEW… Continue reading iHeartPodcasts and School of Humans Presents ‘Rumble: Ali/Foreman and The Soul of ‘74’

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