Cleveland Cavaliers player, Tristan Thompson has been suspended by the NBA for violating the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program. In a statement released by the league, it has announced “that Tristan Thompson of the Cleveland Cavaliers has been suspended without pay for twenty-five games for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program by testing positive for… Continue reading Tristan Thompson Suspended For 25 Games For Violation of Anti-Drug Program
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Former NBA Player Kevin Porter Jr. Agrees To Plea Deal After Alleged Assault of Former Girlfriend
Kevin Porter Jr. was arrested last year on Sept. 11 for allegedly attacking his former girlfriend, Kysre Gondrezick in a New York City hotel room. The former Houston Rockets guard was charged with an alleged domestic violence assault. He originally pleaded not guilty to felony assault and strangulation. The Associated Press reported that he reached… Continue reading Former NBA Player Kevin Porter Jr. Agrees To Plea Deal After Alleged Assault of Former Girlfriend
Milwaukee Bucks Hire Doc Rivers After Terminating Adrian Griffin
Although the basketball season was going well and they compiled a record of 30-13, the Milwaukee Bucks terminated their head coach, Adrian Griffin. The NBA team announced on Tuesday, Jan. 23 that they have fired Griffin and had elevated assistant coach Joe Prunty to take the reins of the team. But, that was only until… Continue reading Milwaukee Bucks Hire Doc Rivers After Terminating Adrian Griffin
San Antonio Spurs Place Protocols To Keep Rookie Victor Wembanyama Healthy For NBA Season
We always hear about habits or protocols that are typically set for athletes during their careers whether in college or when they become professionals. There are several in place for San Antonio Spurs rookie, Victor Wembanyama as he prepares for a long career in the NBA. According to The Athletic, no one from the Spurs… Continue reading San Antonio Spurs Place Protocols To Keep Rookie Victor Wembanyama Healthy For NBA Season
Kevin Durant: ‘Why Shouldn’t I Be In That’ NBA Greatest Of All Time Discussion?
There have been countless conversations and will be future discussions regarding who is considered the G.O.A.T. (Greatest of all time) of pro basketball. Names that are and should be included in that debate include Micheal Jordan, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Bill Russell to name a few. But, one current NBA superstar, who is considered… Continue reading Kevin Durant: ‘Why Shouldn’t I Be In That’ NBA Greatest Of All Time Discussion?
Donovan Mitchell Displays MLK Tribute Sneakers
The celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a holiday we cherish as we acknowledge the great work that the civil rights leader did that helped push to obtain equal rights in this country. Every year in January, people find ways to memorialize a great leader, and last week, according to ESPN, an NBA… Continue reading Donovan Mitchell Displays MLK Tribute Sneakers
Ice Cube Honored with Naismith Hall of Fame Award
Ice Cube Honored with Naismith Hall of Fame Award on MLK Day The Naismith Hall of Fame Ice Cube Impact Award will be Presented Annually While an Exhibit in Cube’s Honor is on Display at the Hall of Fame For Immediate Release SPRINGFIELD, MA (January 16, 2024) – On MLK Day, legendary artist, actor, basketball… Continue reading Ice Cube Honored with Naismith Hall of Fame Award
Tennessee State University Announces 1st Hockey Player Signing
Last year, history was made when Tennessee State University became the first historically black college or university (HBCU) to welcome men’s ice hockey at the collegiate level. The announcement took place before the 2023 NHL Draft on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Now, the school has recently stated that it has its first commitment to the… Continue reading Tennessee State University Announces 1st Hockey Player Signing
Drake Places Bet On Wrong UFC Fighter And Loses $700K
It’s a good thing that Canadian entertainer Drake has a very large bank account. The popular singing rapper placed an enormous bet on a recent Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) match in his hometown of Toronto over the weekend and took a hit when betting against the contest’s eventual winner. According to Yahoo! News, the man… Continue reading Drake Places Bet On Wrong UFC Fighter And Loses $700K
Former New Orleans Saints Linebacker Ronald Powell Dead at 32
A former New Orleans Saints linebacker, Ronald Powell has recently died at the age of 32. The NFL Players Association announced his death on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. Today we mourn the loss of Ronald Powell- a father, a brother, and a son who was loved and cherished by so many. We… Continue reading Former New Orleans Saints Linebacker Ronald Powell Dead at 32
Dwyane Wade Prepares To Debut Podcast ‘The Why With Dwyane Wade’
Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade will be hosting his own podcast with media giant, iHeart. The announcement was made by iHeartPodcasts as this will be a collaboration with Wade’s 59th & Prairie Entertainment. The podcast, “The Why with Dwyane Wade” will debut on Wednesday, January 17 with a two-part episode that will feature Basketball Hall… Continue reading Dwyane Wade Prepares To Debut Podcast ‘The Why With Dwyane Wade’
University of Michigan’s ‘Fab Five’ Reunite at Crisler Center
There was a time when five freshman basketball players took the world by storm as we rarely see a college team have all five starters be first-year players. University of Michigan’s Jalen Rose, Chris Webber, Juwan Howard, Jimmy King, and Ray Jackson were so good that in the 1991–92 season, they became the first all-freshman… Continue reading University of Michigan’s ‘Fab Five’ Reunite at Crisler Center
Miami Heat To Honor Dwyane Wade With Statue
Perhaps the most recognizable and important Miami Heat player in the franchise will be honored as the first athlete to have a statue in front of the team’s arena. According to NBA.com, less than a year after being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, retired Heat legend, Dwyane Wade will be the… Continue reading Miami Heat To Honor Dwyane Wade With Statue
Draymond Green Booed In Return To Basketball Court
The return of Golden State Warriors player, Draymond Green to the basketball court took place over the weekend and it did nothing for the team but it earned the volatile player an earful from the Memphis Grizzlies fans. According to CBS Sports, Green made his way to the court at FedEx Forum and as he… Continue reading Draymond Green Booed In Return To Basketball Court
Logan Eggleston Named 2023 NCAA Woman Of The Year
The winner of the 2023 NCAA Woman of the Year has been announced and the honor was awarded to volleyball player, Logan Eggleston formerly of the University of Texas at Austin. The announcement was made last Thursday, Jan. 11 at the NCAA Convention in Phoenix. Such an honor to be named the 2023 NCAA Woman… Continue reading Logan Eggleston Named 2023 NCAA Woman Of The Year