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
Category: Sports
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’
Oscar De La Hoya Said After One Fight, 50 Cent Abandoned Dream Of Promoting Boxing Matches
Successful recording artist and television executive Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson once tried to enter the boxing business as a promoter and according to former boxer, and current promoter Oscar De La Hoya, the Queens rapper decided to bow out before getting knocked out. On a recent episode of Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay, the former… Continue reading Oscar De La Hoya Said After One Fight, 50 Cent Abandoned Dream Of Promoting Boxing Matches
Angel Reese To Be Featured On Limited Boxes of REESE’S PUFFS Cereal
Angel Reese just lost out on becoming the WNBA Rookie of the Year, but she recently scored a partnership to be featured on a limited edition cereal. The rebounding force has collaborated with REESE’S PUFFS to be the face of the limited edition Angel X REESE’S PUFFS cereal boxes. The brand states that her accomplishments… Continue reading Angel Reese To Be Featured On Limited Boxes of REESE’S PUFFS Cereal
Reggie Bush Files Lawsuit Against NCAA, USC, Pac-12 To Recoup NIL Money
Former NFL player Reggie Bush has just filed a lawsuit against the University of Southern California (USC), the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletics Association), and the PAC-12 Conference. He wants to recoup money that the organizations made based on his name, image, and likeness (NIL) during his college years. According to NBC Los Angeles, the former… Continue reading Reggie Bush Files Lawsuit Against NCAA, USC, Pac-12 To Recoup NIL Money
LeBron James Connects With Hennessy For Limited Edition Cognac
Hennessy has announced that the world’s leading cognac has collaborated with future NBA Hall of Famer, LeBron James to present ‘Hennessy Limited Edition by LeBron James.’ The special edition of Hennessy is scheduled to be available on September 30, 2024. This partnership connects the two brands for the first time. “As an admirer of Hennessy… Continue reading LeBron James Connects With Hennessy For Limited Edition Cognac
Derrick Rose Announces Retirement From NBA
Former Chicago Bulls player Derrick Rose has announced that he is retiring from playing professional basketball. The former NBA MVP announced his decision via social media announcing that he is leaving his “first love.” “Thank You, My First Love… “You believed me through the highs and lows, my constant when everything else seemed uncertain. You… Continue reading Derrick Rose Announces Retirement From NBA
Former Super Bowl Player Arrested After Allegedly Assaulting 82-Year-Old At Gym
A retired NFL player was arrested after it was alleged that he assaulted an 82-year-old man while both of them were at a local Planet Fitness in August. According to WJAR, the incident took place in North Providence, R.I. where police officers arrested former New England Patriots fullback Patrick Pass on Sept. 18. The assault… Continue reading Former Super Bowl Player Arrested After Allegedly Assaulting 82-Year-Old At Gym
Chicago Sky Fire Teresa Weatherspoon After One Season
Former WNBA player, Teresa Weatherspoon was hired less than a year ago to be the head coach of the WNBA’s Chicago Sky. Less than a year later, she has been terminated from her position. According to The Chicago Sun-Times, the team fired Weatherspoon after not making the playoffs for the first time in five years.… Continue reading Chicago Sky Fire Teresa Weatherspoon After One Season
Miami Heat To Unveil Bronze Statue Of Dwyane Wade
Former NBA player Dwyane Wade is legendary in Miami, bringing three championship titles to the city. In recognition of being termed the “greatest player in Miami Heat” history, the team has announced another accolade as Wade will be honored with a bronze statue that will be placed in front of the home where the Heat… Continue reading Miami Heat To Unveil Bronze Statue Of Dwyane Wade
Colorado Football Player Travis Hunter Has Signed The ‘Smartest NIL Deal Ever’ With NerdWallet
University of Colorado Boulder wide receiver and cornerback, Travis Hunter has just inked the “Smartest NIL Deal Ever” when he connected with NerdWallet. According to the financial company, the future NFL player, who is currently playing for NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, has committed to placing at least 20% of his fee into a… Continue reading Colorado Football Player Travis Hunter Has Signed The ‘Smartest NIL Deal Ever’ With NerdWallet
Gary Payton Partners With Green Label Rx To Launch ‘Greater Purpose’ Cannabis Brand
Former NBA great, Gary Payton has recently partnered with Green Label Rx to launch Greater Purpose, a wellness brand that fuses cannabis and recovery for athletes and professionals. The product debuted on Sept. 20 at Hall of Flowers, a cannabis industry expo taking place in Santa Rosa, California. The former Seattle Supersonic legendary guard has… Continue reading Gary Payton Partners With Green Label Rx To Launch ‘Greater Purpose’ Cannabis Brand
Memphis Head Coach Penny Hardaway Announces Latest Assistant Coaches
Former NBA player-turned-college basketball coach, Penny Hardaway has just announced that he has hired two assistant coaches, one a former HBCU head coach to join his staff at the University of Memphis. The school announced that Nolan Smith and former Detroit Mercy basketball head coach Mike Davis will be on the staff as assistant coaches… Continue reading Memphis Head Coach Penny Hardaway Announces Latest Assistant Coaches
NFL Hall of Famer Michael Irvin Joins ‘It Is What It Is’ As Football Analyst
With the premiere of its latest season, Cameron “Cam’ron” Giles and Mason “Ma$e” Betha have announced that former Dallas Cowboys legend, Michael Irvin has joined the It Is What It Is podcast. The current slate of episodes that started on September 2 signifies the beginning of Season 5 for the popular sports show. Irvin is… Continue reading NFL Hall of Famer Michael Irvin Joins ‘It Is What It Is’ As Football Analyst