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
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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
Dwyane Wade And LaChina Robinson Announced As Basketball Analysts For Paris Olympics
Former Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade and former Wake Forest basketball player, LaChina Robinson will join the NBC broadcasting team as analysts for the upcoming Olympics in Paris this summer. According to NBC Sports, Wade and Robinson will be alongside Noah Eagle to call Team USA Men’s and Women’s Basketball games. The news comes two… Continue reading Dwyane Wade And LaChina Robinson Announced As Basketball Analysts For Paris Olympics
Darryl Strawberry Says He’s Back At Full Strength After ‘Massive’ Heart Attack
Earlier this year, former New York Mets baseball player, Darryl Strawberry suffered a heart attack on Monday, March 11. He celebrated his 62nd birthday the next day at St. Joseph West in Lake St. Louis, Missouri. TMZ caught up with him and he told the media outlet that he is currently back at 100% after spending… Continue reading Darryl Strawberry Says He’s Back At Full Strength After ‘Massive’ Heart Attack
Chris Paul Joins The Green Sports Alliance As Board of Director
Chris Paul Joins Forces to Champion Sustainability in Sport LOS ANGELES, June 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Green Sports Alliance (GSA) is thrilled to announce that NBA Star, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Chris Paul will be a guest speaker at the 2024 Green Sports Alliance Summit: Faster, Further, Together presented by AEG. The GSA Summit, set… Continue reading Chris Paul Joins The Green Sports Alliance As Board of Director
Cam’ron Explains How ‘It Is What It Is’ Podcast Came To Fruition
Harlem native, Cameron “Cam’ron” Giles came up in the entertainment industry as a rapper but has recently made a splash with his childhood friend, hip-hop recording artist, Mason “Ma$e” Betha producing and hosting their podcast, “It Is What It Is,” with Treasure “Stat Baby” Wilson moderating. Instead of talking about hip-hop, which seems to be… Continue reading Cam’ron Explains How ‘It Is What It Is’ Podcast Came To Fruition
Bronny James Will Take His Chances In NBA Draft
With the option to stay in the NBA Draft or go back to continue his collegiate career, Bronny James will take his chances of reaching his goal of joining his father in the NBA, according to sports agent, Rich Paul. According to ESPN, with a deadline approaching to inform the NCAA of his returning to… Continue reading Bronny James Will Take His Chances In NBA Draft
Angel Reese Helps Chicago Sky Secure First Home Victory Of The Season
The highly anticipated matchup between two of the top ten WNBA Draft picks did not meet the excitement expected from basketball fans. The Chicago Sky played the Los Angeles Sparks with Angel Reese (the seventh pick) facing the number two pick, Cameron Brink with both being limited in their statistical output on May 30. According… Continue reading Angel Reese Helps Chicago Sky Secure First Home Victory Of The Season
Georgia Quarterback Jaden Rashada Files Lawsuit Against Florida Coach And Booster Over Failed $13.8M NIL Deal
University of Georgia quarterback Jaden Rashada has recently filed a lawsuit against University of Florida coach Billy Napier, a booster for the school, Hugh Hathcock, and former football staffer Marcus Castro-Walker due to a failed NIL (name, image, and likeness) deal that was purportedly worth $13.8 million. According to CBS Sports, Rashada filed the suit… Continue reading Georgia Quarterback Jaden Rashada Files Lawsuit Against Florida Coach And Booster Over Failed $13.8M NIL Deal