A new phrase has entered the lexicon of Black people in the country after former President Donald Trump made the false claim that migrants are taking away “Black jobs” from us with their entry into the United States. Now, the sports world has caught on as celebrated Olympian Simone Biles celebrated her victory on social… Continue reading Simone Biles Acknowledges Winning Olympic Gold Is Her ‘Black Job’
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Charles Barkley Unretires From TNT Sports, Renews Commitment to Network
Former NBA player Charles Barkley has had a change of heart and announced that he won’t be retiring from sportscasting after all. In June, the NBA Hall of Famer declared that “no matter what happens, next year is gonna be my last year on television.” But, according to a press release by Warner Bros. Discovery,… Continue reading Charles Barkley Unretires From TNT Sports, Renews Commitment to Network
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Kiyan Anthony, Son Of Carmelo And LaLa Named ESPN’s Top Basketball Recruit In New York
Kiyan Anthony, who is the son of Carmelo Anthony (former NBA player- New York Knicks/Denver Nuggets) and LaLa Anthony (former MTV host and actress- “Power”) has been named ESPN‘s No. 1 New York State Recruit for 2025. The media outlet recently released the list and gave the future NBA star a grade of 86, the… Continue reading Kiyan Anthony, Son Of Carmelo And LaLa Named ESPN’s Top Basketball Recruit In New York
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Flavor Flav Assists Olympian Who Didn’t Have Rent Money
Flavor Flav came to the rescue of an Olympic athlete when he found out that she didn’t have funds to pay her rent, so, he, along with Serena William’s husband, Alexis Ohanian gave the Olympian money to alleviate that hardship. According to Page Six, Veronica Fraley, who is currently in Paris and will compete in… Continue reading Flavor Flav Assists Olympian Who Didn’t Have Rent Money
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Atlanta Falcons Sell Out 2024 Season Tickets
Right before training camp started for the Atlanta Falcons, the NFL team announced that it had sold all season tickets for the upcoming year. Although the team has posted a 7-10 record for the past three seasons and hasn’t made the playoffs for the last six years, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, enthusiasm for the… Continue reading Atlanta Falcons Sell Out 2024 Season Tickets
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United Airlines Removes NFL Hall Of Famer Terrell Davis Off ‘No Fly List’ After Troubling Incident On Flight
After being removed from a United Airlines flight last month after attempting to get the attention of a flight attendant, NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Davis discovered he was placed on the airline’s No Fly List but the company issued a statement saying the ban has been rescinded. Davis posted a letter he received from… Continue reading United Airlines Removes NFL Hall Of Famer Terrell Davis Off ‘No Fly List’ After Troubling Incident On Flight
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Patrick Mahomes Is Still Highest-Paid Quarterback For Next Three Seasons
The Green Bay Packers just extended quarterback Jordan Love’s contract, a four-year, $220 million extension, to make him the highest-paid quarterback in NFL history on July 27, according to Draft Kings Network. Yet, Pro Football Talk reported that despite Love earning that new title, for the next three years, Kansas City Chiefs Patrick Mahomes will still… Continue reading Patrick Mahomes Is Still Highest-Paid Quarterback For Next Three Seasons
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MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation Announces $2M Grant to Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
The MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation (YDF) today announced a $2 million grant to benefit the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) in Kansas City, Mo. The grant will support the museum’s $30 million capital campaign to build a new 30,000-square-foot facility to enable NLBM to utilize state-of-the-art technology to further the legacy and storytelling of the… Continue reading MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation Announces $2M Grant to Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
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Nate Robinson Is Living With Kidney Failure
In a game full of giants in the NBA, when 5′ 9″ Nate Robinson made it to the league, he gave hope to others who may not fit the typical look expected from someone of his stature. His fight to make it to the pros is nothing like the fight he is currently having as… Continue reading Nate Robinson Is Living With Kidney Failure
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Brittney Griner Reacts To Sign Saying Team USA Will ‘Need Caitlin Clark’ To Beat Japan
Team USA women’s basketball team started their mission to bring back the gold medal to the United States in Paris when they took the court on July 29. Before the team got off a blowout victory against their opponent, Japan, a Japanese fan held up a sign that caught the attention of several players, including… Continue reading Brittney Griner Reacts To Sign Saying Team USA Will ‘Need Caitlin Clark’ To Beat Japan
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Jalen Wilson Connects With Barcode
Brooklyn Nets Star Jalen Wilson Celebrates the Launch of Barcode in Wegman’s Stores New York, NY – July 29, 2024 – Brooklyn Nets NBA star Jalen Wilson makes an appearance at Wegman’s supermarket stores to promote the newest launch of Barcode now available in retail stores across the United States. The premium and official… Continue reading Jalen Wilson Connects With Barcode
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Lauren Scruggs Becomes 1st Black American Woman To Win Individual Medal in Fencing
In a fencing championship that matched two American women to compete for the gold and silver medals, a woman became the first Black American woman to win an individual fencing medal. According to NBC News, the championship fencing match pitted Americans Lee Kiefer and Lauren Scruggs vying for the gold medal. Kiefer won the gold… Continue reading Lauren Scruggs Becomes 1st Black American Woman To Win Individual Medal in Fencing
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Los Angeles Sparks Forward Rickea Jackson Becomes First WNBA Player To Join Skechers
Skechers expanded its all-star roster of athletes with Los Angeles Sparks forward Rickea Jackson. The WNBA’s first-round draft pick joined Team Skechers after practicing in Skechers Basketball shoes and experiencing the brand’s signature Comfort That Performs. “I’m thrilled to be the first WNBA player to join forces with Skechers,” shared Rickea Jackson. “While Skechers is… Continue reading Los Angeles Sparks Forward Rickea Jackson Becomes First WNBA Player To Join Skechers
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Odell Beckham Jr.’s $20M Lawsuit Against Nike Ends With No Monetary Judgement
In 2022, NFL player, Odell Beckham Jr. filed a $20 million lawsuit against sneaker giant, Nike. The athlete took to his social media account to give Nike a message after the case was heard and the jury decided to award neither party with a financial amount. According to the Portland Business Journal, Beckham sued Nike for $20… Continue reading Odell Beckham Jr.’s $20M Lawsuit Against Nike Ends With No Monetary Judgement
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NBA Announces 11-Year Agreements With ABC/ESPN, NBC/Peacock And Amazon Prime Video Ending TNT Sports Relationship
The NBA announced its renewal with The Walt Disney Company and new contracts with NBCUniversal and Amazon after also confirming that its deal with Warner Bros. Discovery will end after the upcoming basketball season after a last-ditch effort failed. “Our new global media agreements with Disney, NBCUniversal, and Amazon will maximize the reach and accessibility… Continue reading NBA Announces 11-Year Agreements With ABC/ESPN, NBC/Peacock And Amazon Prime Video Ending TNT Sports Relationship
