In May, NBA Hall of Famer, Charles Barkley, after seeing “60 Minutes” feature two former students of a New Orleans school revealing the girls used trigonometry to prove the 2,000-year-old Pythagorean Theorem, pledged to donate $1 million to the institution. The TNT analyst reportedly sent an installment of $100,000 recently to the school. According to… Continue reading Charles Barkley Makes First Payment Of Promised $1M To New Orleans Prep School
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Allen Iverson Shows Up At Hampton University Football Game But Team Loses To Morgan State University
The legend of NBA Hall of Famer Allen Iverson started in his hometown of Hampton, Va. and Reebok’s Vice President of Basketball appeared there on August 31 to attend an HBCU football game. According to HBCU Gameday, the former Philadelphia 76ers player was in attendance when Hampton University played Morgan State University at both teams’… Continue reading Allen Iverson Shows Up At Hampton University Football Game But Team Loses To Morgan State University
Chicago Bears Settle Lawsuit With White Man After Complaint Of Not Getting ‘Legal Diversity Fellow’ Role
Jonathan Bresser, a student at DePaul University College of Law in Chicago filed a lawsuit against the NFL‘s Chicago Bears after they posted they were looking to fill a position for a “legal diversity fellow” and he claimed he was denied because he is a white man. The football team settled the case on August… Continue reading Chicago Bears Settle Lawsuit With White Man After Complaint Of Not Getting ‘Legal Diversity Fellow’ Role
NFL Expands Loans from Minority Banks to Nearly $100 Million
League Reinforces its Commitment to Drive Economic Opportunity in Underserved Communities NEW YORK – August 29, 2024 –The NFL is expanding its commitment to support diverse enterprises across the country to help drive economic opportunity in underserved communities. Last year, the league secured $78 million in funding from 16 Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs), Community Development… Continue reading NFL Expands Loans from Minority Banks to Nearly $100 Million
Another Kobe Bryant Memorabilia Sells For Over A Million At Auction
Another Kobe Bryant memorabilia was sold for over a million dollars over the weekend on August 18. According to a social media post by Goldin Auctions, an Upper Deck trading card of Kobe Bryant, signed by the late Los Angeles Lakers legend was sold for $1,584,643. The item was a 2003-04 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection… Continue reading Another Kobe Bryant Memorabilia Sells For Over A Million At Auction
NFL PLayer Cam Jordan Becomes Little Caesars Franchise Owner
New Orleans Saints defensive end Cam Jordan was recently announced as the newest partner in several Little Caesars franchises. The company announced that the NFL Pro Bowler is a partner with Little Caesars franchisees Andrew Feghali and Michael Khalil. Jordan has already appeared in numerous commercials for the fast food chain and has always touted… Continue reading NFL PLayer Cam Jordan Becomes Little Caesars Franchise Owner
Magic Johnson Shuts Down Anthony Edwards’ Talk Of Only Michael Jordan Possessing Skills During Their Era
23-year-old NBA player Anthony Edwards recently stated that NBA Hall of Fame legend, Michael Jordan was the only NBA player who “really had skill.” Another NBA Hall of Famer, Magic Johnson responded with a statement that should keep comments like that from coming out of Edwards’ mouth. In a recent Wall Street Journal article, the… Continue reading Magic Johnson Shuts Down Anthony Edwards’ Talk Of Only Michael Jordan Possessing Skills During Their Era
Colin Kaepernick Sets Sight To Play Flag Football At 2028 Olympics
With no chance of returning to the NFL to resume his career, quarterback Colin Kaepernick has now set his sights on the 2028 Olympics taking place in Los Angeles. In the next Olympic games in four years, flag football will be introduced as a new sport and Kaepernick wants to participate on Team USA. While… Continue reading Colin Kaepernick Sets Sight To Play Flag Football At 2028 Olympics
There Is One Name Bronny James Can’t Call LeBron While On The Basketball Court
Now that we may be closer to witnessing the first father and son playing basketball on the same NBA team at the same time, Los Angeles Lakers father LeBron James has instructions that his son, Bronny, can not call him “Dad” while both are on the basketball court. During the latest episode of “The Shop,”… Continue reading There Is One Name Bronny James Can’t Call LeBron While On The Basketball Court
adidas and Damian Lillard Collaborate With BAPE For Dame 9
adidas Basketball unveils the latest iteration of the Dame franchise with the Dame 9, an extension of Damian Lillard’s continued success with his signature shoe line. The Dame 9 is the lightest Dame release to date and is designed to meet the demands of the athlete whose game is always on, with innovative features catered… Continue reading adidas and Damian Lillard Collaborate With BAPE For Dame 9
Anthony Edwards Reveals Being Drug-Tested After Winning Gold Medal At Olympics
A conversation that took place during the Fanatics Fest over the weekend (August 17) in New York City, revealed that three of Team USA‘s basketball team members were tested for drugs after the United States won the gold medal game 98-87 over France. During the discussion led by former NBA player, Jalen Rose, at the… Continue reading Anthony Edwards Reveals Being Drug-Tested After Winning Gold Medal At Olympics
Clark Atlanta University Reveals Newly Redesigned Red Turf Football Field
Clark Atlanta University Athletics announced that construction for a newly redesigned field turf was completed on August 16 and was made possible by a donation by the Arthur Blank Family Foundation. The new turf was constructed at the school’s Panther Stadium. It was started earlier this summer on June 1 and will be ready just… Continue reading Clark Atlanta University Reveals Newly Redesigned Red Turf Football Field
Kevin Durant Invests In French Football Club Paris Saint-Germain
Phoenix Suns power forward Kevin Durant went to Paris to bring home an Olympic gold medal and a piece of another sports club as it was recently announced that the businessman invested in French football club Paris Saint-Germain. Boardroom, the sports, media, and entertainment brand that Durant started with his business partner, Rich Kleiman announced… Continue reading Kevin Durant Invests In French Football Club Paris Saint-Germain
Los Angeles Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh States Colin Kaepernick Won’t Be Joining Coaching Staff
Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who has not played in the NFL since the 2016 season still feels he can get back to the league. His former coach, Jim Harbaugh actually wanted Kaepernick to join the the Los Angeles Chargers, but in a coaching capacity. But now, that won’t be taking place, at least not… Continue reading Los Angeles Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh States Colin Kaepernick Won’t Be Joining Coaching Staff
Kevin Durant’s Boardroom Partners with 24-Hour Fitness
Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman’s Boardroom announced that they have partnered with 24 Hour Fitness to help the company build its content, community engagement, and events surrounding the company. The collaborative effort started at the 24 Hour Fitness’s Falls Church, VA location on Saturday, August 3rd. There was a basketball skills academy led by Durant’s father,… Continue reading Kevin Durant’s Boardroom Partners with 24-Hour Fitness