Category: Sports

NBA Prospect Terrence Shannon Jr. Found Not Guilty Of Felony Rape

University of Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. was arrested on Dec. 28 and charged with rape based on an alleged incident in September 2023. On June 13, the star player was found not guilty of felony rape and aggravated sexual assault on Thursday by a jury in Kansas. According to The Washington Post, a jury took… Continue reading NBA Prospect Terrence Shannon Jr. Found Not Guilty Of Felony Rape

Major League Baseball And UNINTERRUPTED Announce Juneteenth Celebrity Softball Game

A Juneteenth celebration is taking place on June 19 at Rickwood Field in Birmingham that is being presented by Major League Baseball the league recently announced. Several celebrities and athletes from various sports will be participating. Major League Baseball, in conjunction with LeBron James and Maverick Carter’s company, UNINTERRUPTED, stated that the celebrity event will… Continue reading Major League Baseball And UNINTERRUPTED Announce Juneteenth Celebrity Softball Game

Alabama A&M University Bringing Back Men’s Cross Country Program

A year before the school celebrates 150 years in existence, Alabama A&M University has announced that it is reinstating an athletic program that has been dormant for 30 years. Alabama A&M’s Director of Athletics, Dr. Paul A. Bryant, has stated that the university is bringing back the men’s cross country team, starting this fall. The… Continue reading Alabama A&M University Bringing Back Men’s Cross Country Program

Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Seen Playing In Howard University Jordan Brand Sneakers During NBA Finals

In this year’s NBA Finals, two Black head coaches competing against one another is not the only highlight for Black people. In Game Two, which took place on June 9 at TD Garden in Massachusetts, Celtics player, Jayson Tatum was spotted playing in some Howard University Jordan Brand sneakers during the game. According to HBCU… Continue reading Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Seen Playing In Howard University Jordan Brand Sneakers During NBA Finals

New York City-Raised Cam’ron Disgusted With City Still Having Rat Problems

Harlem-raised entrepreneur, Cam’ron doesn’t have that hometown warmth one comes to expect after moving away. On a recent trip to New York City, the “It Is What It Is” host still declares love for the city but also states that some things don’t change, saying, “I put my time in with them rats and roaches,”… Continue reading New York City-Raised Cam’ron Disgusted With City Still Having Rat Problems

Monica McNutt Reassures Followers That All Is Good Between Her and Stephen A. Smith

With all the attention geared towards Caitlin Clark and her WNBA debut into the league, the conversation about the professional league finally getting some shine in the mainstream. Last week, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith tried to take credit for regularly talking about the league on his “First Take” program but was met with resistance from… Continue reading Monica McNutt Reassures Followers That All Is Good Between Her and Stephen A. Smith

Dr. Santia Deck Launches ‘Winning Her Way’ Website

HISTORY-MAKING FEMALE FOOTBALL STAR LAUNCHES NEW WOMEN’S SPORTS PLATFORM WINNING HER WAY SET TO REVOLUTIONIZE WOMEN’S SPORTS WITH UNMATCHED VISIBILITY, EMPOWERMENT, AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES   ATLANTA, Ga. – June 11, 2024 – Winning Her Way (www.WinningHerWay.com) is dedicated to empowering female athletes by providing a comprehensive platform that supports their growth and visibility. The platform’s… Continue reading Dr. Santia Deck Launches ‘Winning Her Way’ Website

Magic Johnson Cosigns Comparisons That Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark Are Rivals Like He and Larry Bird Were In The 1980s

Last week, sports journalist Jemele Hill compared the Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark rivalry to former NBA players, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird who started a similar rivalry in college and then elevated when both men went into the NBA in the 1980s. On a recent sitdown with talk show host, Jimmy Kimmel, former Los… Continue reading Magic Johnson Cosigns Comparisons That Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark Are Rivals Like He and Larry Bird Were In The 1980s

Kyrie Irving Signs Father Drederick To Signature Shoe Deal

Drederick Irving was given an early Father’s Day gift when his NBA son, Dallas Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving signed him to a shoe deal with ANTA Sports, the company he has a professional relationship with. According to 5 NBC DFW, Kyrie, who is preparing to play in his fourth NBA Finals on June 6, presented Drederick… Continue reading Kyrie Irving Signs Father Drederick To Signature Shoe Deal

Stu Jackson Appointed To NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee

Former basketball player and head coach, Stu Jackson has been appointed to the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee, according to an announcement by the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletics Association). The former New York Knicks head coach, recently the West Coast Conference Commissioner, replaces former Santa Clara Athletics Director Renee Baumgartner. She recently announced she… Continue reading Stu Jackson Appointed To NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee

Former Chicago Bulls Player Chet Walker Dead At 84

Former Chicago Bulls player, Chet Walker recently passed away after a long illness according to NBA.com. Walker was 84 years old when he died on June 8. The Bulls released a written statement regarding Walker’s death. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Chet Walker, a legendary figure in our team’s history. An inductee… Continue reading Former Chicago Bulls Player Chet Walker Dead At 84

Jemele Hill Compares Angel Reese/Caitlin Clark’s Rivalry To Magic Johnson/Larry Bird’s

The rivalry of WNBA rookies, Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese and Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark which started while they played for their perspective collegiate teams (Louisiana State University and University of Iowa) has brought out mention of another collegiate rivalry that jumpstarted renewed interest in the NBA in the 1980s. Sports journalist, Jemele Hill likens the… Continue reading Jemele Hill Compares Angel Reese/Caitlin Clark’s Rivalry To Magic Johnson/Larry Bird’s

College Football Hall Of Fame Coach Doug Porter Dead At 94

A longtime HBCU football coach, Doug Porter has recently died at the age of 94. According to The Associated Press, Porter, who was the oldest living member of the College Football Hall of Fame, died on June 5. Porter was a head coach at various HBCUs (Historically black colleges and universities) including Mississippi Valley State… Continue reading College Football Hall Of Fame Coach Doug Porter Dead At 94

Voorhees University To Induct Basketball Head Coach Shawn Walker To Athletics Hall of Fame

Voorhees University has announced that former basketball head coach, Shawn Walker will be inducted into this year’s Voorhees University Athletics Hall of Fame. The coach, who is currently leading the men’s basketball team at Allen University started his coaching career at Voorhees back in 1997. The school acknowledged his achievement with a recent social media… Continue reading Voorhees University To Induct Basketball Head Coach Shawn Walker To Athletics Hall of Fame

Cam’ron Steps On Ant-Man After Timberwolves Player Curses Him In Adidas Promo Ad

Minnesota Timberwolves basketball player, Anthony Edwards, recently eliminated from the NBA Playoffs just released a promo for the athletic brand, Adidas. In the ad, the playmaker called out “It Is What It Is” host, Cam’ron. Yet, the Harlem rapper, known to confront distractors in his prior career as a rapper, responded to the dis with… Continue reading Cam’ron Steps On Ant-Man After Timberwolves Player Curses Him In Adidas Promo Ad

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