Two former NBA players have connected to release a new cannabis strain under the Viola brand. According to The Philadelphia Inquirer, former Philadelphia 76ers basketball player, Allen Iverson will have his own cannabis strain that will launch in the city where he played his best basketball. This is being done in partnership with Al Harrington… Continue reading Allen Iverson Appearing in Philadelphia to Bring Weed Strain to City he Took to NBA Championship
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Giannis Antetokounmpo and Brothers Become Owners With Serena And Venus Williams in TGL’s Los Angeles Golf Club
It’s become a family affair! Well, sorta… Earlier this summer, Serena and Venus Williams announced that they had become partners, along with Serena’s two children, Alexis Olympia Ohanian, Jr. and Adira, and her husband, Alexis Ohanian in The Los Angeles Golf Club in a new tech-inspired golf league, TGL. The new league was started by… Continue reading Giannis Antetokounmpo and Brothers Become Owners With Serena And Venus Williams in TGL’s Los Angeles Golf Club
Timbaland & Justin Timberlake To Curate Monday Night Football on ESPN
The two of them have been making hits for years and they are once again teaming up to bring some magic to the sport of football. The pair of super producer Timbaland and singer Justin Timberlake are reuniting to help the sound of Monday Night Football. According to ESPN, the dynamic duo will be curating… Continue reading Timbaland & Justin Timberlake To Curate Monday Night Football on ESPN
The Season for Battle of the Bands Has Officially Started
One of the greatest traditions at HBCUs (Historically black colleges and universities) is the viewing of the marching bands. This year, it kicked off in Houston with a spectacular showing full of college bands and hip-hop performers. According to Sports Illustrated, the PepsiCo National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB) took place at NRG Stadium in… Continue reading The Season for Battle of the Bands Has Officially Started
Toyota HBCU NY Classic to Recognize 2023 Impact Award Recipients
Toyota HBCU NY Classic to Recognize 2023 Impact Award recipients Toyota HBCU New York Classic Recognizes Robert F. Smith, Dia Simms, Janice L. Mathis, Esq., Jacqie McWilliams-Parker and Graham “Skip” Dillard with 2023 Impact Award NEW YORK (August 24, 2023) – The Toyota HBCU New York Classic today announced six individuals, including Robert F. Smith, Dia… Continue reading Toyota HBCU NY Classic to Recognize 2023 Impact Award Recipients
The First Nike Sneaker That Michael Jordan Wore in the NBA is Back Up For Auction
Another pair of Nikes that were worn by the legendary Michael Jordan is up for auction. What makes this one unique is that it is not an Air Jordan sneaker. According to Goldin Auctions, a pair of sneakers that were worn by Jordan in his rookie season in Chicago is on the auction block. The… Continue reading The First Nike Sneaker That Michael Jordan Wore in the NBA is Back Up For Auction
Drake Acknowledges Kobe Bryant at Los Angeles Concert
Drake Acknowledges Kobe Bryant at Los Angeles Concert The world is still mourning the death of one of the greatest basketball players to step on the asphalt. As fans of the late, great Kobe Bryant celebrate his birthday on Aug. 23, one of the world’s leading recording artists paid a small tribute to him at… Continue reading Drake Acknowledges Kobe Bryant at Los Angeles Concert
Former University of Houston Basketball Player Reggie Chaney Found Dead in Texas Home
A member of the University of Houston basketball team that reached the NCAA Final Four in 2021 has passed away. According to KHOU 11, 23-year-old basketball player Reggie Chaney has reportedly died. There has not been a cause of death reported. Arlington police officials have stated that Chaney was found unresponsive in a bedroom at… Continue reading Former University of Houston Basketball Player Reggie Chaney Found Dead in Texas Home
Antonio Brown is Wanted Again, Arrest Warrant Issued for Non-Payment of Child Support
In what seems to be a recurring theme, police officials have issued an arrest warrant for former NFL player, Antonio Brown. According to TMZ Sports, police officers in Florida have been instructed to arrest Brown after he was accused of missing another child support payment. On Aug. 9, a Miami-Dade County judge ruled that Brown… Continue reading Antonio Brown is Wanted Again, Arrest Warrant Issued for Non-Payment of Child Support
‘It Is What It Is’ Cam’ron and Ma$e Sign 8-Figure Deal With Underdog Fantasy
Harlem on the rise! It is what it is! According to HipHopDX, the sports podcast, “It Is What It Is,’ started and controlled by Harlem natives and childhood friends, Cam’Ron and Ma$e have just announced that they have inked a deal for the show. The two rappers reunited after a longstanding beef to start this… Continue reading ‘It Is What It Is’ Cam’ron and Ma$e Sign 8-Figure Deal With Underdog Fantasy
Chicago Bulls Guard Lonzo Ball Will Miss Upcoming NBA Season After Recent Surgery
A third surgery has continued to sideline Chicago Bulls player, Lonzo Ball. He is slated to miss the entire upcoming NBA season due to a recent operation. According to ESPN, after having surgery performed on his left knee, Ball feels, although he will miss the 2023-24 NBA season, that he will be back “on track”… Continue reading Chicago Bulls Guard Lonzo Ball Will Miss Upcoming NBA Season After Recent Surgery
Shannon Sharpe Gearing Up to Join Stephen A. Smith on ESPN’s ‘First Take’
In a matchup that will have sports fans clamoring for more, two of the most explosive sports analysts will go toe-to-toe two times a week starting in the fall. According to The New York Post, coming up on ESPN this football season, Shannon Sharpe will be an “Undisputed” co-host with Stephen A. Smith on the… Continue reading Shannon Sharpe Gearing Up to Join Stephen A. Smith on ESPN’s ‘First Take’
Magic Johnson Discusses Why He Chose Converse Over Nike Early in his Career, a $5.2 Billion Mistake
Magic Johnson Discusses Why He Chose Converse Over Nike Early in his Career, a $5.2 Billion Mistake There is always a time when we wish we can go back in time to alter a situation that would greatly benefit us if we had known at the time. For NBA Hall of Famer, it would have… Continue reading Magic Johnson Discusses Why He Chose Converse Over Nike Early in his Career, a $5.2 Billion Mistake
James Harden Does a Cartwheel When Finding Out his Wine, J-Harden Sells 10,000 Bottles in 10 Seconds in China
While a dispute between the Philadelphia 76ers and one of their star players works itself out, it may be time for the team to rethink its strategy for dealing with him. In less than the time it took for you to read this, fans in China bought 10,000 bottles of wine from NBA player, James… Continue reading James Harden Does a Cartwheel When Finding Out his Wine, J-Harden Sells 10,000 Bottles in 10 Seconds in China
Former NFL Player Alex Collins Killed in Motorcycle Accident
A former NFL player who just recently played a season in the USFL has been killed in a motorcycle accident over the weekend. According to NFL.com, Alex Collins, who was a running back in the NFL for the Seattle Seahawks and Baltimore Ravens, before playing for the USFL for the Memphis Showboats passed away on… Continue reading Former NFL Player Alex Collins Killed in Motorcycle Accident