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
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
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
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
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
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