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
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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
Russell Westbrook Partners With Little Kitchen Academy To Help Children In Underserved Communities
Los Angeles Clippers player, Russell Westbrook has teamed up with Little Kitchen Academy to help children from underserved communities the opportunity to learn culinary skills and food literacy. Westbrook, along with his non-profit organization, Why Not? Foundation has joined the leading Montessori-inspired cooking school to support the efforts to help bring programs to inner city… Continue reading Russell Westbrook Partners With Little Kitchen Academy To Help Children In Underserved Communities
LaMelo Ball Sued For Allegedly Breaking Boy’s Foot Driving Away From Arena
A mother has filed a lawsuit against LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets after she alleges that the basketball player drove over her child’s foot and broke it after he asked the Hornets star for an autograph. According to WSOC-TV, Tamaria McRae claims in her lawsuit that her then-11-year-old son, Angell Joseph was outside of… Continue reading LaMelo Ball Sued For Allegedly Breaking Boy’s Foot Driving Away From Arena
Antonio Brown Allegedly Files For Bankruptcy
Controversial former NFL player, Antonio Brown has reportedly filed for bankruptcy according to a social media post on his CTESPN Network account. The X account of CTESPN, which is owned by Brown revealed the news with little detail, but it also announced that he will be coming out with new music this summer. BREAKING… Continue reading Antonio Brown Allegedly Files For Bankruptcy
Bronny James Admits ‘It’s Tough’ Following In Father’s Footsteps
Bronny James responded to a question about playing a sport where being the son of a great player like his father, LeBron James where he admits “It’s tough.” During a recent interview with SiriusXM NBA Radio, Bronny spoke about the realism of having to deal with the pressure of following in the footsteps of LeBron,… Continue reading Bronny James Admits ‘It’s Tough’ Following In Father’s Footsteps
NFL Announces League-Wide Expansion of Procurement Initiative with NFL Source
NFL Announces League-Wide Expansion of Procurement Initiative with NFL Source NFL Source Creates a Standardized and Equitable Process for the League and its Clubs in Procuring Underrepresented Suppliers Year-Round NEW YORK – May 21, 2024 – Today, the National Football League (NFL) announced at the Spring League Meeting the rollout of NFL Source, an evolution… Continue reading NFL Announces League-Wide Expansion of Procurement Initiative with NFL Source
Dwyane Wade Admits Taking Several Years To Learn How To Manage Money
Miami Heat basketball legend, Dwyane Wade has had a successful playing career and is now doing a great job as an entrepreneur. Although he has made close to $200 million in career earnings, he said it took him several years to learn how to manage money. According to CNBC, he states that with all the… Continue reading Dwyane Wade Admits Taking Several Years To Learn How To Manage Money
Bronny James Medically Cleared By Physicians To Play In NBA
A hurdle has been cleared for Bronny James in his quest to join his father in playing in the NBA as the league has medically cleared him after an examination. According to ESPN, James will be allowed to participate in the upcoming pre-draft combine, a requirement for any college player vying to be drafted into… Continue reading Bronny James Medically Cleared By Physicians To Play In NBA
Ray Lewis Receives Son’s College Degree Posthumously
Less than a year after his 28-year-old namesake died, former NFL player and Baltimore Ravens legend, Ray Lewis received his son’s college degree posthumously. Ray Lewis III attended Virginia Union University in Richmond and played for the Virginia Union Panthers, according to HBCU Gameday. The university allowed the NFL Hall of Famer to pick up… Continue reading Ray Lewis Receives Son’s College Degree Posthumously
Pepsi® and UEFA Announce Lenny Kravitz Will Headline the UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show
PEPSI REVEALS THE LEGENDARY ARTIST WILL HEADLINE ITS UNMISSABLE ANNUAL ‘KICK OFF SHOW’ LONDON, May 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — #PepsiKickOffShow – Pepsi® and UEFA are excited to announce that legendary rock musician Lenny Kravitz will headline the UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show presented by Pepsi on June 1st at Wembley Stadium in London.… Continue reading Pepsi® and UEFA Announce Lenny Kravitz Will Headline the UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show
Shaquille O’Neal Goes Kendrick Lamar On Shannon Sharpe
Right on the heels of the epic hip-hop battle between Canada’s Drake and Compton’s Kendrick Lamar comes another beef between two different heavyweights that was totally unexpected. Shaquille “Big Diesel” O’Neal has verbally attacked Shannon “Shay Shay” Sharpe on a song he recorded and released on May 10. According to The New York Post, this… Continue reading Shaquille O’Neal Goes Kendrick Lamar On Shannon Sharpe