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
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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
Former Arkansas Razorbacks Football Coach Nolan Richardson Inducted Into NJCAA Hall of Fame
The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) announced that former basketball head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks, Nolan Richardson has been inducted into the NJCAA Hall of Fame. Richardson joins former Mississippi Gulf Coast track and field athlete, Brittney Reese, former Major League Baseball (MLB) player, Kirby Puckett, Florida State Univerity’s winningest basketball head coach,… Continue reading Former Arkansas Razorbacks Football Coach Nolan Richardson Inducted Into NJCAA Hall of Fame
The University of Missouri Makes Kerrick Jackson First Black Baseball Head Coach in SEC History
Earlier this week, history was made when a Black head coach was hired to lead a baseball team in the Southeastern Conference. The University of Missouri has made Kerrick Jackson the first Black head coach for the school’s baseball team. With this hire, Jackson also becomes the first Black head coach in the sport of… Continue reading The University of Missouri Makes Kerrick Jackson First Black Baseball Head Coach in SEC History
Visit Baltimore and the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA®) Announces the Basketball Tournament is Staying Until 2026
CIAA AND VISIT BALTIMORE ANNOUNCE EXTENSION OF THE MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT IN BALTIMORE THROUGH 2026 Baltimore, MD (June 8, 2023) – Mayor Brandon M. Scott, Visit Baltimore, the State of Maryland, and the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA®), the nation’s oldest historically Black athletic conference, announced today that the Men’s and… Continue reading Visit Baltimore and the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA®) Announces the Basketball Tournament is Staying Until 2026
NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo Lists Atlanta Mansion for $6.8M
The home of an NBA Hall of Famer has been put up for sale in Atlanta. According to Realtor.com, the mansion of former Denver Nuggets center, Dikembe Mutombo is looking for a new owner. The home has been described as an 11-bedroom, 10.5-bath mansion amassed over 13,000 square feet of living space, and sits on… Continue reading NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo Lists Atlanta Mansion for $6.8M
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Brothers Launch Ante, Inc.
Milwaukee Bucks player, Giannis Antetokounmpo has launched a business named Ante, Inc. with his three brothers, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Kostas Antetokounmpo, and Alex Antetokounmpo. The “Greek Freak” posted a message on his Twitter account announcing the company. I have had success on the court, and I continue to work harder every day to get better, but… Continue reading Giannis Antetokounmpo and Brothers Launch Ante, Inc.
Kyrie Irving Reportedly Reached Out to LeBron James to Ditch LA and Join him in Dallas
If LeBron James and the Lakers are unable to bring free agent Kyrie Irving over to Los Angeles, then why not convince James to join the Dallas Mavericks? According to a report by The Athletics‘ Shams Charania, Irving has purportedly reached out to the NBA’s highest-scoring player to suggest James makes his way over to… Continue reading Kyrie Irving Reportedly Reached Out to LeBron James to Ditch LA and Join him in Dallas
Karl Malone Nets $5M After Auctioning Off All 12 1992 Olympics Dream Team Jerseys
Former Utah Jazz legend Karl Malone just made a killing on some things he picked up about 30 years ago. According to The Basketball Network, the NBA Hall of Fame basketball player was a member of the infamous 1992 Olympic basketball Dream Team. He has recently gained $5 million after auctioning off 24 of the… Continue reading Karl Malone Nets $5M After Auctioning Off All 12 1992 Olympics Dream Team Jerseys