Former Philadelphia 76ers player, James Harden has gotten the trade he asked for earlier this summer. According to ESPN, the player forced his way out of his third team when the Los Angeles Clippers acquired Harden from the 76ers. The trade was announced early Tuesday by basketball insider, Adrian Wojnarowski. BREAKING: The Philadelphia 76ers have… Continue reading James Harden Traded To The Los Angeles Clippers
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NHL’s First Black Player, Willie O’Ree Gets His Flowers With Canada Post Commemorative Stamp
The first Black hockey player to appear in a National Hockey League (NHL) game has been recently honored with his own commemorative Canadian stamp. According to NHL.com, Willie O’Ree who debuted with the Boston Bruins in 1958 as the first Black player in league history is being honored by Canada Post with a postage stamp. The… Continue reading NHL’s First Black Player, Willie O’Ree Gets His Flowers With Canada Post Commemorative Stamp
Magic Johnson Joins Michael Jordan, LeBron James And Tiger Woods As Fourth Athlete To Become A Billionaire
Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson joins the elite class of athletes and former professional players who have become billionaires, which only has four members now. According to Forbes, the iconic businessman and NBA Hall of Famer has reached a level that only former Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan, golf’s Tiger Woods, and current NBA player,… Continue reading Magic Johnson Joins Michael Jordan, LeBron James And Tiger Woods As Fourth Athlete To Become A Billionaire
Flavor Flav Sings National Anthem At Milwaukee Bucks Home Opener
There have been many celebrities who have sung the national anthem at various sports events over the years, some became classic, others disasters. Public Enemy’s Flavor Flav is the most recent entertainer to don the mic at a sports event when he performed the traditional pre-game activity. The NBA just started their current season and… Continue reading Flavor Flav Sings National Anthem At Milwaukee Bucks Home Opener
Canada Post Issues Commemorative Stamp of Willie O’Ree National Hockey League’s First Black Player
Stamp pays tribute to the first Black player of the National Hockey League® EDMONTON, AB, Oct. 28, 2023 /CNW/ – Canada Post issued a new commemorative stamp honouring the life and legacy of Willie O’Ree, the National Hockey League’s first Black player. The stamp was unveiled at an event Saturday in Edmonton as part of… Continue reading Canada Post Issues Commemorative Stamp of Willie O’Ree National Hockey League’s First Black Player
Houston Astros Dusty Baker Retires After 26 Years Of Being A Manager
A legendary baseball manager has decided to hang up his cleats after 26 seasons in Major League Baseball. According to MLB.com, Dusty Baker, the former manager of the Houston Astros is leaving the game that he has lived and loved. One year removed from taking his players to the 2022 World Series championship, the 74-year-old… Continue reading Houston Astros Dusty Baker Retires After 26 Years Of Being A Manager
LeBron James Adds Another NBA Record With Opening Day Loss
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is once again in the NBA record book! By losing the season-opening contest, he became the first NBA player to lose 14 straight opening-day games. The Lakers ended up losing the game against the Denver Nuggets, 119-107 and it placed James in rare company as he broke a record… Continue reading LeBron James Adds Another NBA Record With Opening Day Loss
Deion Sanders Releasing Second Book ‘Elevate and Dominate’ in March 2024
The winning ways of NFL Hall of Famer Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders will soon be available for public consumption when the college football coach releases his second book next year in 2024. The Colorado Buffalos coach will be releasing a book, “Elevate and Dominate: 21 Ways to Win On and Off the Field” on March… Continue reading Deion Sanders Releasing Second Book ‘Elevate and Dominate’ in March 2024
Kevin Hart’s Gran Coramino Tequila Becomes The ‘Spirit of the Atlanta Hawks’
As the NBA season starts, comedian Kevin Hart has partnered with the Atlanta Hawks to make his Gran Coramino Tequila the “Spirit of the Atlanta Hawks.” Hart, along with his partner, 11th-generation tequila producer Juan Domingo Beckmann has announced their latest collaboration for their ultra-premium tequila. Both parties have agreed to a multi-year partnership that… Continue reading Kevin Hart’s Gran Coramino Tequila Becomes The ‘Spirit of the Atlanta Hawks’
Department Of Justice Starts Investigation Into NBA For Alleged Antitrust Violations Against Ice Cube’s BIG3
Former N.W.A. member, Ice Cube has been beefing with the NBA (National Basketball Association) for years by stating that the league is anti-BIG3. Now, reportedly, the United States Department of Justice is taking a look into the allegations that Cube has lodged against the NBA. According to TMZ, the government agency launched an inquiry into… Continue reading Department Of Justice Starts Investigation Into NBA For Alleged Antitrust Violations Against Ice Cube’s BIG3
After Being Portrayed on Saturday Night Live, Deion Sanders Critiqued The Performance: ‘It Was Good’
Throughout his playing and coaching career, Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders has shown his charismatic personality at games, in reality TV shows, and music videos. So, Saturday Night Live’s Kenan Thompson had plenty of moments to capture to portray the energetic football coach in a skit performed on the show recently. Sanders gave the comedic actor… Continue reading After Being Portrayed on Saturday Night Live, Deion Sanders Critiqued The Performance: ‘It Was Good’
Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe Taking ‘First Take’ to HBCU Alma Maters
ESPN‘s “First Take” is heading on the road to capture some HBCU football games. ESPN has announced that the show will be hosting and showcasing two games from the alma mater of hosts Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe in November. “First Take’s HBCU homecoming” will take place at Savannah State on Monday, Nov. 6,… Continue reading Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe Taking ‘First Take’ to HBCU Alma Maters
Mike Will Made-It Partners With ESPN to Produce Music for the Upcoming NBA Season
Music producer Mike WiLL Made-It will be working with ESPN for the upcoming NBA season curating music for the network, according to ESPN. The network has hired the Grammy winner as the lead producer to create music for the 2023-24 season. The first song is the new single ‘Different Breed’ featuring Latto and Swae Lee.… Continue reading Mike Will Made-It Partners With ESPN to Produce Music for the Upcoming NBA Season
Giannis Antetokounmpo Signs 3 Year, $186M Extension With Milwaukee Bucks
The “Greek Freak” will be staying in Milwaukee for an additional three years as Giannis Antetokounmpo has reportedly re-upped with the Bucks for a three-year, $186 million contract extension. ESPN’s NBA Insider, Adrian Wojnarowski was the first to report the news. Bucks GM Jon Horst and Antetokounmpo’s agent, Alex Saratsis of Octagon, met on Sunday… Continue reading Giannis Antetokounmpo Signs 3 Year, $186M Extension With Milwaukee Bucks
Nike Preparing To Release The Kobe 4 Protro Gold Medal In Fall 2024
A popular sneaker released by Nike almost 20 years ago is slated to make a return next fall in celebration of the upcoming 2024 Olympics. According to an Instagram post from Zsneakerheadz, a Kobe Bryant sneaker will be released next year during the fall months of 2024, the Nike Kobe 4 Protro Gold Medal. Several… Continue reading Nike Preparing To Release The Kobe 4 Protro Gold Medal In Fall 2024