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
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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
Draymond Green Criticizes NBA For Not Suspending Jamal Murray
After the NBA fined Denver Nuggets player Jamal Murray $100,000 with no suspension for hurling a heat pack onto the basketball court during a playoff game, controversial Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green had an issue with the punishment handed to Murray. On a recent episode of “The Big Podcast with Shaq,” Green discussed with… Continue reading Draymond Green Criticizes NBA For Not Suspending Jamal Murray
Mike Tyson ‘Doing Great’ After Medical Scare On Recent Flight
Former heavyweight boxing champion, Mike Tyson had a health scare over the weekend but his representatives have confirmed that he is “doing great” after the incident. According to CNN, the 57-year-old pugilist had a medical episode on May 27 while taking a flight from Miami to Los Angeles. His representative said that Tyson became nauseous… Continue reading Mike Tyson ‘Doing Great’ After Medical Scare On Recent Flight
Charles Barkley Pledges $1M Each To St. Mary’s Academy In New Orleans And Auburn University
Former NBA player, Charles Barkley has pledged to donate money towards young Black girls at a New Orleans high school and his alma mater, Auburn University to do his part in making sure they get the opportunity to make something of themselves. According to AL.com, the “Inside the NBA” host has pledged to donate $1… Continue reading Charles Barkley Pledges $1M Each To St. Mary’s Academy In New Orleans And Auburn University
NCAA Settles Lawsuit Agreeing To Compensate Former Student-Athletes $2.8B
After decades of denying student-athletes the benefits of being compensated for their name, image, and likeness (NIL), the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletics Association) has agreed to a $2.8 billion settlement in the lawsuit, House v. NCAA. According to Forbes, the association that makes the rules for collegiate athletics and the Power Five conferences that operate… Continue reading NCAA Settles Lawsuit Agreeing To Compensate Former Student-Athletes $2.8B
CJ McCollum Awarded NBA J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award
The NBA has announced that New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum is this year’s recipient of the 2023-24 J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award. McCollum, an 11-year veteran, was selected by the Professional Basketball Writers Association (PBWA). This honor is awarded to a player, coach, or athletic trainer who has given outstanding service and dedication to… Continue reading CJ McCollum Awarded NBA J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award