The professional basketball career of Zion Williamson, who was once touted as the next big thing in the NBA, has not been going as well as originally planned. The oft-injured New Orleans Pelicans’ center has been a letdown on the court and now he is facing a lawsuit over a loan that has not been… Continue reading Zion Williamson and Family Sued Over Non-Payment of $2M Loan from Tech Company
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Brand Jordan is Just Part of the Reason Michael Jordan Became a Billion-Dollar Brand
He is considered one of the greatest, if not THE greatest player to ever jump on the basketball court. His value as a former athlete turned businessman is virtually unmatched (although his run as the Charlotte Hornets’ former owner leaves a slight blemish on his record). The business of Michael Jordan continues to grow as… Continue reading Brand Jordan is Just Part of the Reason Michael Jordan Became a Billion-Dollar Brand
PepsiCo Announces Largest Southwestern Athletic Conference Partnership to Date
PepsiCo Announces Largest Southwestern Athletic Conference Partnership to Date in Expanded Deal, Doubling Its Investment to HBCUs Six-Year Title Sponsorship Reflects PepsiCo’s Increased Investment in Historically Black Colleges and Universities From Its Larger Portfolio of Brands Now Including Pepsi® Zero Sugar, Gatorade®, STARRY®, MTN DEW®, Doritos ®, Ruffles®, Tostitos® and Rockstar® Energy Drink Purchase, NY… Continue reading PepsiCo Announces Largest Southwestern Athletic Conference Partnership to Date
24-Year-Old Kylian Mbappe Offered $776M to Play Soccer for Saudi Arabia for One Year
As comedian Chris Rock pointed out some years ago, there is a difference between being rich and being wealthy. His example was a professional basketball player is rich, while the owner of the team, who pays that player is wealthy. A contract offer to a French soccer player would make him wealthy. According to Front… Continue reading 24-Year-Old Kylian Mbappe Offered $776M to Play Soccer for Saudi Arabia for One Year
Yaqub Talib, Brother of Former NFL Player Aqib Talib Faces 37 Years After Pleading Guilty to Killing Football Coach
Last year, the brother of former NFL player Aqib Talib was indicted on a murder charge by a Texas grand jury for the shooting death of a youth football coach. 10 months after the indictment, Yaqub Talib has pleaded guilty to the crime. According to The Dallas Morning News, Yaqub entered a guilty plea for… Continue reading Yaqub Talib, Brother of Former NFL Player Aqib Talib Faces 37 Years After Pleading Guilty to Killing Football Coach
Deion Sanders Recovering from Second Surgery that Removed Blood Clots
NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, also known as Coach Prime has been having issues in recent years where he has had surgery on his feet and leg. He was scheduled to have surgery to remove blood clots from his leg on Thursday and according to his longtime girlfriend, Tracey Edmonds, all went well. Edmonds… Continue reading Deion Sanders Recovering from Second Surgery that Removed Blood Clots
Martinus Evans May be Slow AF But Encourages Others to Run Marathons
Martinus Evans does not fit the characteristics or the size of someone who regularly runs marathons, but, yet, not only has he done so eight times, he actually has started a club to encourage others to do so as well. According to CBC Radio, Evans had gone to his doctor about 10 years ago and… Continue reading Martinus Evans May be Slow AF But Encourages Others to Run Marathons
Drake, Michael B. Jordan, and Steve Stoute Join Pickleball Team Brooklyn Aces as Investors
The emergence of the Major Pickleball League has brought recognition in professional sports, and more big names are now becoming involved. According to Boardroom, several more investors have joined the Brooklyn Aces franchise. Canadian hip-hop recording artist, Drake, “Creed” actor, Micheal B. Jordan, and UnitedMasters and Translation founder/CEO Steve Stoute are now a part of the… Continue reading Drake, Michael B. Jordan, and Steve Stoute Join Pickleball Team Brooklyn Aces as Investors
Kyrie Irving Puts Up $40K in Fight For 93-Year-Old South Carolina Woman to Keep Home
Enough words can never be said about the generosity of the Dallas Mavericks’ starting point guard, Kyrie Irving. Once again, the future NBA Hall of Fame player has helped another person in need as he makes a donation of $40,000. The plight of Josephine Wright has drawn the attention of concerned people and the media.… Continue reading Kyrie Irving Puts Up $40K in Fight For 93-Year-Old South Carolina Woman to Keep Home
Angel Reese Signs NIL Deal with The Rock’s ZOA Energy Drink
Angel Reese Signs NIL Deal with The Rock’s ZOA Energy Drink The summer season is at the halfway point, yet, it seems like it’s been summer all year for the likes of Louisiana State University’s Angel Reese. She has recently signed another NIL deal. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has recruited Reese along with six other… Continue reading Angel Reese Signs NIL Deal with The Rock’s ZOA Energy Drink
Atlanta Falcons’ Bijan Robinson Hosts Camp MBUSA With Mercedes-Benz And YMCA
Last week, Mercedes-Benz co-hosted “Camp MBUSA” with Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson at their company headquarters. The event was done to help young children learn about safety and injury prevention. Robinson, who is a Mercedes-Benz brand ambassador joined children from the YMCA of Metro Atlanta. The event, which took place over a full day… Continue reading Atlanta Falcons’ Bijan Robinson Hosts Camp MBUSA With Mercedes-Benz And YMCA
Angel Reese Honored With Basketball Court Renaming in Baltimore
Another honor has been bestowed upon Louisiana State University basketball player, Angel Reese after her memorable season this past year. According to a Twitter post released by the university, a basketball court has been named in honor of the NCAA champion in Baltimore, MD. Angel Reese Court Now open for hooping in Baltimore! pic.twitter.com/Q8IfkGhUIr —… Continue reading Angel Reese Honored With Basketball Court Renaming in Baltimore
LeBron James Returning Back to No. 23 for Upcoming NBA Season
The NBA’s All-Time Scorer has not only made a decision to return for a 21st season, he has announced that he will no longer be wearing the number 6 on his uniform anymore. According to NBA.com, in a move to give recognition to one of the greatest players in NBA history, Los Angeles Lakers forward,… Continue reading LeBron James Returning Back to No. 23 for Upcoming NBA Season
Former LSU Basketball Player Danielle Ballard Dead at 29
Louisiana State University has been in the news a lot lately, most recently winning the College World Series after the Women’s Basketball Team won the championship earlier this year. But this time around, the school is mourning. According to LSU, former student-athlete, Danielle Ballard, who was a standout basketball player for the Tigers has recently… Continue reading Former LSU Basketball Player Danielle Ballard Dead at 29
The Family of LeBron James Makes Audience Laugh Before Presenting ESPY Award
This year’s ESPY Awards (Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Award) presented several noteworthy moments during the evening. One that stood out featured the family of LeBron James that brought laughs from the audience. A video clip of the moment has been circulating around the internet and shows the family of James gathered on stage. As… Continue reading The Family of LeBron James Makes Audience Laugh Before Presenting ESPY Award