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Super Bowl Champion and College Hall of Famer Shelby Jordan Dead at 70

Super Bowl Champion and College Hall of Famer Shelby Jordan Dead at 70 A former NFL player who is also inducted into the College Hall of Fame has passed away at the age of 70 last week. According to The Associated Press, former NFL defensive player, Shelby Jordan, who played for the New England Patriots… Continue reading Super Bowl Champion and College Hall of Famer Shelby Jordan Dead at 70

Baseball Glove Worn By Jackie Robinson Expected to Sell for $750K at Auction

An auction has been announced that will feature the sale of a glove worn by the first Black man to become a baseball player in Major League Baseball history. According to the auction site, Goldin, a baseball glove that was worn by Brooklyn Dodgers player, Jackie Robinson, is up for sale and is currently taking… Continue reading Baseball Glove Worn By Jackie Robinson Expected to Sell for $750K at Auction

UConn Settles Discrimination Suit With Former Head Coach Kevin Ollie Over 2018 Firing, Will Pay $3.9 Million

UConn Settles Discrimination Suit With Former Head Coach Kevin Ollie Over 2018 Firing, Will Pay $3.9 Million BLACK ENTERPRISE reported earlier this year that after engaging in arbitration with the University of Connecticut (UConn), it was determined that former men’s basketball coach Kevin Ollie was improperly fired by the school in 2018. Based on the… Continue reading UConn Settles Discrimination Suit With Former Head Coach Kevin Ollie Over 2018 Firing, Will Pay $3.9 Million

Chris Paul Aspires to Own an NBA Team

HBCU Supporter Chris Paul Aspires to Own an NBA Team A lot of athletes, when they retire, aspire to do different things that will keep their competitive nature going. For the Phoenix Suns’ Chris Paul, that would be owning a team. According to AfroTech, the future NBA Hall of Famer discusses his plan as he… Continue reading Chris Paul Aspires to Own an NBA Team

Travis Hunter Signs NIL Deal With Michael Strahan Brand

Travis Hunter Signs NIL Deal With Michael Strahan Brand Jackson State University freshman player, Travis Hunter, who was the nation’s top recruit before choosing an HBCU has signed a NIL (Name, image, likeness) deal with an NFL Hall of Famer, former New York Giants player, Michael Strahan. Strahan, who is also a media personality and… Continue reading Travis Hunter Signs NIL Deal With Michael Strahan Brand

T.I Goes on Rant Over The Atlanta Falcons Choosing Rotimi to Do Promo Song

T.I Goes on Rant Over The Atlanta Falcons Choosing Rotimi to Do Promo Song The football season has started and already the Atlanta Falcons are being called losers. Yes, they did lose the football game on Sunday, but, they’ve lost the respect of football fans in the area and specifically, a top Hip Hop and… Continue reading T.I Goes on Rant Over The Atlanta Falcons Choosing Rotimi to Do Promo Song

Mike Tyson Explains Why he Was in a Wheelchair At A Miami Airport

Mike Tyson Explains Why he Was in a Wheelchair At A Miami Airport Concerns have been surrounding the condition of former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson when he was spotted recently traveling in a wheelchair at an airport last month. According to The Shadow League, the 56-year-old cannabis entrepreneur was seen at an airport in… Continue reading Mike Tyson Explains Why he Was in a Wheelchair At A Miami Airport

Dawn Staley Explains Decision to Cancel Home and Home Series With BYU

Dawn Staley Explains Decision to Cancel Home and Home Series With BYU An incident of racism at a sporting event that took place at BYU (Brigham Young University) factored into South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley‘s decision to cancel the home-and-home series that was scheduled with BYU. She goes on record to express why… Continue reading Dawn Staley Explains Decision to Cancel Home and Home Series With BYU

Stephen Curry Receives Bachelor of Arts Degree and Induction Into Davidson College Hall Of Fame

Stephen Curry Receives Bachelor of Arts Degree and Induction Into Davidson College Hall Of Fame Winning an NBA Championship and his first Finals MVP alone would be a great year, but, it seems like Stephen Curry just wasn’t satisfied with those accomplishments. Curry was recently honored, according to CNN by his alma mater, Davidson College… Continue reading Stephen Curry Receives Bachelor of Arts Degree and Induction Into Davidson College Hall Of Fame

Mike Tyson Chastises Hulu and So Called ‘Friends‘ For Making Unauthorized Docuseries, ‘Mike’ Without His Input

Mike Tyson Chastises Hulu and So Called ‘Friends‘ For Making Unauthorized Docuseries, ‘Mike’ Without His Input The Baddest Man on the Planet is probably the Maddest Man after Hulu released their unauthorized biography of the youngest heavyweight champion of the world! “Iron Mike” Tyson, who is a successful entrepreneur and podcast host, appeared on Access… Continue reading Mike Tyson Chastises Hulu and So Called ‘Friends‘ For Making Unauthorized Docuseries, ‘Mike’ Without His Input

Meghan Markle Debuts Archetypes Podcast Featuring Good Friend, Serena Williams

Meghan Markle Debuts Archetypes Podcast Featuring Good Friend, Serena Williams A new podcast was debuted recently by the Duchess of Sussex and her very first guest was future Hall of Fame tennis professional, Serena Williams. ABC Audio announced that Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, on Tuesday just released the first episode of her own… Continue reading Meghan Markle Debuts Archetypes Podcast Featuring Good Friend, Serena Williams

Ciara and Monica Join Vanessa Bryant and Daughter at Kobe Bryant Crash Site Trial

Ciara and Monica Join Vanessa Bryant and Daughter at Kobe Bryant Crash Site Trial As the Vanessa Bryant versus the county of Los Angeles trial continues, the widow of Los Angeles Lakers legend, Kobe Bryant was shown emotional support from two recording artists earlier this week. According to People, singers Ciara and Monica came to… Continue reading Ciara and Monica Join Vanessa Bryant and Daughter at Kobe Bryant Crash Site Trial

Magic Johnson Refutes Rumors on Recently Donating Blood: ‘I Have Never Donated Blood’

NBA Hall of Famer Magic Johnson is embroiled in a controversy that he had nothing to do with and has made a statement clarifying the rumored incident. According to The Associated Press, a photograph of the Los Angeles Lakers legend, who was diagnosed with HIV in 1991, seemingly appears to show him donating blood. The… Continue reading Magic Johnson Refutes Rumors on Recently Donating Blood: ‘I Have Never Donated Blood’

Former ‘Black Ink Crew’ Cast Member Richard Duncan Arrested For Speeding, DUI and Cocaine Possession

Former ‘Black Ink Crew’ Cast Member Richard Duncan Arrested For Speeding, DUI and Cocaine Possession Another Black Ink Crew cast member was recently arrested for DUI (Driving Under the Influence) in Georgia last month. According to TMZ, Black Ink Crew member Richard Duncan was pulled over in Georgia by police officers for speeding. After stopping… Continue reading Former ‘Black Ink Crew’ Cast Member Richard Duncan Arrested For Speeding, DUI and Cocaine Possession

LeBron James Will Be Highest Paid Player In NBA History With Latest Contract Extension

LeBron James Will Be Highest Paid Player In NBA History With Latest Contract Extension The debate about the greatest basketball player of all time will be an ongoing one based on preferences set by whoever is discussing the criteria. One thing is certain, Los Angeles Lakers forward, LeBron James, who will always be in that… Continue reading LeBron James Will Be Highest Paid Player In NBA History With Latest Contract Extension

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