Before the world went crazy for Chicago Bulls legend Micheal Jordan’s Nike Air Jordans, there was a sneaker that basketball fans flocked to over 50 years ago. adidas is reintroducing a classic sneaker that marked the very first basketball shoe to feature a professional basketball player as the draw. The sneaker company is relaunching the… Continue reading Adidas Reintroduces Classic Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Signature Sneakers
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NFL Defensive Lineman Arrested After Traffic Stop, Blames Racism For Being Pulled Over
According to NFL defensive lineman Christian Barmore, racism had reared its ugly head when he was stopped by police while driving in Providence Rhoe Island. According to CBS News, Barmore, who plays for the New England Patriots, was stopped by police officers and given a summons for operation of an unregistered vehicle, display of plates… Continue reading NFL Defensive Lineman Arrested After Traffic Stop, Blames Racism For Being Pulled Over
Michael Jordan Purchases $65M Private Jet
Being a billionaire allows the joy of making purchases small countries can’t afford and Michael Jordan proves that with his latest one. Reportedly the NBA Hall of Famer has just gotten himself a $65 million private jet. According to Private Jet Clubs, Jordan is now the owner of a new private jet, a Gulfstream G650ER,… Continue reading Michael Jordan Purchases $65M Private Jet
USC’s JuJu Watkins Reportedly Extends Contract With Nike
Women’s basketball has been getting great press and record numbers recently and now another popular women’s basketball player has reportedly agreed to one of the “richest shoe endorsement deals in women’s basketball.” According to a news report from ESPN‘s Shams Charania, JuJu Watkins, who recently played her first year of collegiate basketball with the University… Continue reading USC’s JuJu Watkins Reportedly Extends Contract With Nike
The House v. NCAA Lawsuit Has Preliminary Approval Setting Students Closer To Revenue Sharing
The House v. NCAA lawsuit may be in the final stages on the way for it to be settled. According to CBS Sports, the $2.8 billion settlement from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has received preliminary approval from Judge Claudia Wilken. If all goes well, the sharing revenue plan suggested can start as soon… Continue reading The House v. NCAA Lawsuit Has Preliminary Approval Setting Students Closer To Revenue Sharing
TNT Sports Partners With Unrivaled
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
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