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
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
Buffalo Bills Rookie Has Important Question Before Signing Contract
The Buffalo Bills drafted former Florida State University wide receiver, Keon Coleman earlier this year with the 33rd pick in this year’s NFL Draft in the second round. He recently signed his rookie contract and asked a crucial question before placing his signature on the dotted line. Just as he was about to sign a… Continue reading Buffalo Bills Rookie Has Important Question Before Signing Contract
You May Not Know Junior Bridgeman But The Former NBA Player Is Worth $600M
Ulysses “Junior” Bridgeman, who recently retired from the business world was once an NBA player who played for the Milwaukee Bucks from 1975 to 1984, he then joined the Los Angeles Clippers before going back to retire with the Bucks. Most sports fans wouldn’t know who he was because he wasn’t a superstar but he… Continue reading You May Not Know Junior Bridgeman But The Former NBA Player Is Worth $600M
Sacramento Kings’ Demar DeRozan Is Still Friends With Drake Despite Appearing in Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ Video
The city of Compton entered the popular world once hip-hop recording artists, N.W.A. burst on the scene and many others have represented their hometown ever since. With Kendrick Lamar‘s most recent song and video, “Not Like Us” returning the spotlight on the California town, Sacramento Kings power forward, DeMar DeRozan was featured in the video… Continue reading Sacramento Kings’ Demar DeRozan Is Still Friends With Drake Despite Appearing in Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ Video
HBCUs Allen University And Edward Waters University Elevated To NCAA Division II Status
Two HBCUs (Historically black colleges and universities) have been selected to join the ranks of teams in the NCAA Division II. According to the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletics Association), HBCUs Allen University and Edward Waters University are being welcomed along with Emory & Henry University and Westmont College to become NCAA Division II members. All four… Continue reading HBCUs Allen University And Edward Waters University Elevated To NCAA Division II Status
A Reimagined 40/40 Club Will Be Available To Guests Attending Fanatics Fest NYC in August
Last year, JAY-Z‘s 40/40 Club shuttered its doors in anticipation of moving to a new location, but in the meantime, you can go to a reimagined version of the venue if you’re in New York City between August 16 and 18. Fanatics Sportsbook has announced they are partnering with the famed club at Fanatics Fest… Continue reading A Reimagined 40/40 Club Will Be Available To Guests Attending Fanatics Fest NYC in August
14 NBA Teams Sued For Allegedly Using Copyrighted Music Without Permission
Almost half of the teams in the NBA (National Basketball Association) are being sued for allegedly using copyrighted music in promotional videos on their social media accounts without expressed permission from the music companies that own the works being played. According to Billboard, music companies Kobalt, Artist Publishing Group, Notting Hill Music, and Prescription Songs… Continue reading 14 NBA Teams Sued For Allegedly Using Copyrighted Music Without Permission
Mike Tyson Launches Mushroom Grow Kit, Mikeadelics
Carma HoldCo Inc., a leading global house of brands, harnessing the power of cultural icons to transform industries, announced TYSON 2.0 – the brand, led by legendary boxer, entrepreneur and advocate Mike Tyson – has teamed up with Advanced Mycology to introduce Mikeadelics, an all-in-one, at-home mushroom grow kit. This innovative product marks Carma HoldCo’s… Continue reading Mike Tyson Launches Mushroom Grow Kit, Mikeadelics
CBS Sports Classic: HBCU Showcase on Saturday, December 28
“CBS SPORTS CLASSIC: HBCU SHOWCASE” TO FEATURE HBCU RIVALRY GAMES IN COLLEGE BASKETBALL DOUBLEHEADER ON DEC. 28 North Carolina Central at North Carolina A&T at 2:00 PM, ET Howard at Hampton at 4:00 PM, ET Games to be Broadcast Nationally on CBS and Streamed Live on Paramount+ CBS Sports will present two… Continue reading CBS Sports Classic: HBCU Showcase on Saturday, December 28
Baltimore Ravens Player Derrick Henry Spends About $240K Annually On Body Maintenance
During the season, many athletes make sure they take care of their bodies so they can be in game shape when the season is played out. For Derrick Henry, who plays the running back position for the Baltimore Ravens, he just doesn’t do that during the season, it’s a year-round practice for him that he… Continue reading Baltimore Ravens Player Derrick Henry Spends About $240K Annually On Body Maintenance
NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Davis Removed From United Airlines Flight, Airline Apologizes After Mishap
An NFL Hall of Famer was removed from a United Airlines flight from Denver to Orange County, Calif. after he tried to get the attention of a flight attendant who contacted airline officials and had the former player handcuffed and arrested when he and his family landed. United Airlines issued an apology and removed the… Continue reading NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Davis Removed From United Airlines Flight, Airline Apologizes After Mishap
Dawn Staley References Pay Disparity At ESPY Awards
The ESPY Awards took place on July 11 and winning South Carolina basketball head coach, Dawn Staley was given a special award spotlighting perseverance. During the acceptance speech, she called out pay disparity by stating that she does “the same job” and gets “paid less” but wins more. Staley, who just completed an undefeated season… Continue reading Dawn Staley References Pay Disparity At ESPY Awards
Olympic Hopeful Sues Gatorade Over Doping Ban
An Olympic hopeful who was banned after ingesting “recovery gummies” made by Gatorade is suing the company that labeled the product “NSF Certified for Sport.” According to Reuters, Surinamese sprinter Issamade Asinga filed a lawsuit against Gatorade on July 10 alleging his doping ban was caused by the contaminated “recovery gummies” the company manufactured and… Continue reading Olympic Hopeful Sues Gatorade Over Doping Ban