Last season, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach, Mike Tomlin made it 17 straight years that he has had a non-losing season since he started his coaching career. Now, he is able to extend that streak after the team gave him a contract extension of three years. The NFL team announced that the continuation of Tomlin’s leadership… Continue reading Mike Tomlin Signs 3-Year Contract Extension With Pittsburgh Steelers
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FAMU Slated To Have 11 Football Games Aired On ESPN Networks Next Season
Florida A&M University will have 11 of their 12 games in the upcoming season shown on the ESPN network. The school announced the news on their social media account on June 12. 🚨 𝗧𝗩 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗘 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 🚨 Rattlers are scheduled to play 11 of their 12 games on ESPN networks in 2024. 📰 https://t.co/xzb59rri3W#FAMU |… Continue reading FAMU Slated To Have 11 Football Games Aired On ESPN Networks Next Season
Shannon Sharpe Signs Multiyear Deal With ESPN After Leaving FS1 Less Than A Year Ago
Less than a year after participating in his last episode of Undisputed on the FS1 network and becoming teary-eyed on set, NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe signed a multiyear deal with ESPN. After appearing on Undisputed with co-host, Skip Bayless for seven years, the last year being as contentious as could be, the Super… Continue reading Shannon Sharpe Signs Multiyear Deal With ESPN After Leaving FS1 Less Than A Year Ago
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