Category: Sports

Staff and Players From Albany Empire Plan to File Class-Action Suit Against Antonio Brown After Reversal of Paychecks

More trouble is arising out of the failed Antonio Brown partnership with the National Arena League (NAL). Less than a week after his team, the Albany Empire was kicked out of the league for not making mandatory payments to the league, players, managers, and coaches found out that money deposited into their accounts have been… Continue reading Staff and Players From Albany Empire Plan to File Class-Action Suit Against Antonio Brown After Reversal of Paychecks

James DuBose to Launch Streaming Platform In The Black Network This Fall

Starting this fall there will be a new platform for Black audiences to be In The Black. According to Deadline, James DuBose, who was the former general manager at Fox Soul will be launching his own AVOD (Advertising Video on Demand) platform. It will be called “In The Black Network,” and it will focus on… Continue reading James DuBose to Launch Streaming Platform In The Black Network This Fall

All Top 10 Picks of NBA Draft Represented By Black Agents Making Sports History

All Top 10 Picks of NBA Draft Represented By Black Agents Making Sports History Last week’s NBA Draft (which took place in New York City at the Barclays Center, home of the Brooklyn Nets) was one for the record books! For the first time in history and in any sports, the top ten players selected… Continue reading All Top 10 Picks of NBA Draft Represented By Black Agents Making Sports History

Fire Marshals Shut Down Shaquille O’Neal’s Houston Big Chicken Restaurant Opening

Just recently, Houston saw rapper and entrepreneur, Bun B open up a pop-up restaurant, Trill Burgers and the crowd was a large one to support the UnderGround Kingz rapper. But, over the weekend, TNT analyst, Shaquille O’Neal brought his Big Chicken to Houston as well and it was so packed that the fire marshall had… Continue reading Fire Marshals Shut Down Shaquille O’Neal’s Houston Big Chicken Restaurant Opening

Bronny James Will Wear Father’s Number 6 At USC

Bronny James was named after his NBA father, LeBron James and he has the distinction of having his high school career being scrutinized just like his father’s was. After scoring NIL deals with companies his father is associated with (Nike and Beats By Dre) and taking up the same sport, he has decided to wear… Continue reading Bronny James Will Wear Father’s Number 6 At USC

31-Year-Old Eugene Amo-Dadzie Becomes World’s Fastest Accountant

For a man who has only taken up the sport of running less than five years ago at the ripe old age of 26, the feat he has just accomplished has eluded runners who have dominated the sport. According to BBC Sport, 30-year-old Eugene Amo-Dadzie, who admittingly just picked up the sport of running in… Continue reading 31-Year-Old Eugene Amo-Dadzie Becomes World’s Fastest Accountant

Tequila Avión Partners with Nick Young And Victor Cruz to Give Golfers a Cocktail Kit with Some Golf Essentials

Two former athletes are joining together to represent a tequila brand in a new partnership just announced for a different sport neither one is known for. Tequila Avión has connected with professional basketball player Nick Young and former football wide receiver Victor Cruz. Last week, on June 14, Tequila Aviion paired with the two former players to… Continue reading Tequila Avión Partners with Nick Young And Victor Cruz to Give Golfers a Cocktail Kit with Some Golf Essentials

Michael Jordan Stands to Bring Home $2.7B After Sale of Charlotte Hornets

Last week it was reported that perhaps the world’s greatest professional basketball player, Michael Jordan has sold his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets. After purchasing the franchise for a reported $275 million in 2010 (when the team was known as the Bobcats), with the sale purportedly being for $3 billion, the former Chicago Bulls… Continue reading Michael Jordan Stands to Bring Home $2.7B After Sale of Charlotte Hornets

Damian Lillard Explains Why First Startup Investment is in Sneaker E-Commerce Company

Portland Trail Blazers basketball player Damian Lillard is already successful on the basketball court. Like many of his peers, there is also a goal to succeed in business. In a recent Forbes interview, the talented point guard expressed to the media outlet why he decided to invest in a Hong Kong and New York City-based… Continue reading Damian Lillard Explains Why First Startup Investment is in Sneaker E-Commerce Company

NFL Legend Ray Lewis’ Son, Ray Lewis III, Dead At 28

Condolences to the family of NFL Hall of Famer, Ray Lewis’ family as the son of the legendary football player has died. According to CBS News Baltimore, Ray Lewis III, based on an Instagram post from his younger brother, Rashawn has passed away at the age of 28. He posted the sad news on Thursday.… Continue reading NFL Legend Ray Lewis’ Son, Ray Lewis III, Dead At 28

Floyd Mayweather Receives WBC Juneteenth ‘Freedom Belt’

Floyd Mayweather Receives WBC Juneteenth ‘Freedom Belt’ The one thing that wasn’t reported, until recently, about Floyd Mayweather’s recent exhibition fight that turn into a spectacle was the retired boxer receiving a Juneteenth belt. According to TMZ Sports, after Mayweather and John Gotti III “brawled” after the referee stopped the fight over the weekend, the… Continue reading Floyd Mayweather Receives WBC Juneteenth ‘Freedom Belt’

Shannon Sharpe Thanks Skip Bayless on Final Appearance on ‘Undisputed’

The relationship between two sports announcers, NFL Hall of Famer, Shannon Sharpe, and Skip Bayless had recently become contentious. Now that the former football player has hosted his last “Undisputed” sports show, he gave Bayless an emotional message which included gratitude for partnering with him for the television program. Earlier this month, it was reported… Continue reading Shannon Sharpe Thanks Skip Bayless on Final Appearance on ‘Undisputed’

Shedeur Sanders Wins 2022 Deacon Jones Award

Is it possible that Shedeur Sanders will have a better football playing career than his father Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders? According to Sports Illustrated’s Fan Nation, Shedeur, who played at the quarterback position at Jackson State University this past season was awarded the 2022 Deacon Jones Award. The Black College Football Hall of Fame gives… Continue reading Shedeur Sanders Wins 2022 Deacon Jones Award

LeBron James Family Foundation Launches I PROMISE Housing in Akron

Los Angeles Lakers player LeBron James has been keeping his promise when it comes to his organization and its work. According to News 5 Cleveland, The LeBron James Family Foundation held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the I PROMISE Housing development. The apartment complex is in partnership with the East Akron​ Neighborhood… Continue reading LeBron James Family Foundation Launches I PROMISE Housing in Akron

Wilt Chamberlain Docuseries ‘Goliath’ to Premiere on Showtime in July

Wilt Chamberlain Docuseries ‘Goliath’ to Premiere on Showtime in July A sports documentary on NBA Hall of Famer Walt Chamberlain will premiere next month in July according to Showtime Sports. Arguably one of the greatest centers, if not the greatest to ever play the game of basketball, the Showtime network will debut the docuseries, “Goliath”… Continue reading Wilt Chamberlain Docuseries ‘Goliath’ to Premiere on Showtime in July

Exit mobile version