TNT Sports and professional women’s basketball league Unrivaled have reached a multi-year media rights partnership to exclusively present live game coverage on TNT and truTV – along with all games being streamed on Max – beginning with the league’s inaugural season. The agreement will feature more than 45 primetime regular season matchups three nights a week… Continue reading TNT Sports Partners With Unrivaled
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NCAA Asking Fans To Reduce Online Abuse Toward College Players And Officials
A survey was done by the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) and Signify Group to investigate online harassment in college sports. It was determined that the majority of abuse targeted students who participated in the March Madness tournament. It also showed that women basketball players received about three times the threats than their male counterparts.… Continue reading NCAA Asking Fans To Reduce Online Abuse Toward College Players And Officials
Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium Hosting FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Games
Atlanta continues to be the hot spot for business, music, entertainment, and sports as FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) has just announced that the southern city was one of 12 cities selected to host the 2025 Club World Cup Tournament next summer. More massive soccer matches are headed to #Atlanta, the epicenter of soccer… Continue reading Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium Hosting FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Games
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