One of the most prestigious HBCUs has connected with one of the most recognizable brands. Nike‘s Jordan Brand has announced a collaboration with Howard University. The partnership between the two entities will be a 20-year alliance that will develop academic and athletic opportunities that will help elevate the best in the Black community. “Howard University… Continue reading Jordan Brand Collaborates with Howard University for New 20-Year Partnership
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Bill Russell Becomes First Player to Have Jersey Number Retired Across NBA
Bill Russell Becomes First Player to Have Jersey Number Retired Across NBA One of the greatest basketball players to ever hit the courts is having his jersey number retired across the entire National Basketball Association. The National Basketball Association (NBA) and National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) have just announced the life and legacy of popular… Continue reading Bill Russell Becomes First Player to Have Jersey Number Retired Across NBA
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BIG3 Introduces Inaugural All-Star Game
BIG3 Introduces Inaugural All-Star Game MONSTER ENERGY BIG3 CELEBRITY GAME TIPPING OFF BIG3 CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND Stars Rob Gronkowski, Vernon Davis, Wallo and Gillie, NLE Choppa, and Renee Montgomery To Compete in Game to Benefit Underprivileged Youth on August 21st at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA – More Stars to be announced next week … Continue reading BIG3 Introduces Inaugural All-Star Game
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Deshaun Watson Offers Compromise on 6 Game Suspension, Proposes Eight Game Ban Along With $5M Fine
Deshaun Watson Offers Compromise on 6 Game Suspension, Proposes Eight Game Ban Along With $5M Fine As we head into the upcoming season of the National Football League, one of the issues that’s occupying sports fans’ minds is how will the Deshaun Watson suspension play out. After being suspended for six games by Judge Sue… Continue reading Deshaun Watson Offers Compromise on 6 Game Suspension, Proposes Eight Game Ban Along With $5M Fine
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Demaryius Thomas’ Cause Of Death Reveals Football Player Passed Away From ‘Complications of a Seizure Disorder’
Demaryius Thomas Cause Of Death Reveals Football Player Passed Away From ‘Complications of a Seizure Disorder’ NFL player Demaryius Thomas was found dead in his home late last year in Georgia. After his family revealed last month that he had stage two CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy), an official cause of death was revealed late last… Continue reading Demaryius Thomas’ Cause Of Death Reveals Football Player Passed Away From ‘Complications of a Seizure Disorder’
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Appoints Former NJ Attorney General to Hear Appeal of Deshaun Watson’s Suspension
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Appoints Former NJ Attorney General to Hear Appeal of Deshaun Watson’s Suspension The NFL has given word that they intend to appeal the suspension given to Cleveland Browns quarterback, Deshaun Watson. The league is looking for an indefinite suspension (Minimum one season suspension) along with a monetary fine. The National Football… Continue reading NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Appoints Former NJ Attorney General to Hear Appeal of Deshaun Watson’s Suspension
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Isiah Thomas Continues Winning Ways By Running the Point at ISIAH International LLC
Isiah Thomas Continues Winning Ways By Running the Point at ISIAH International LLC There is something in the DNA of people who become champions where the expectation of winning never leaves. After winning the NCAA Division I college basketball championship as a sophomore for the famed Indiana Hoosiers (Indiana University Bloomington), Isiah Lord Thomas III… Continue reading Isiah Thomas Continues Winning Ways By Running the Point at ISIAH International LLC
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Ex-Football Player Vernon Davis Transitions From Athlete to Successful Entrepreneur And Budding Actor
The transition from playing sports professionally to executing success in another field can be difficult for some athletes. That’s not the case for former NFL player Vernon Davis. The Super Bowl champion and two-time Pro Bowl participant is now running his business enterprise while incorporating himself in the arts with his acting prowess. The former… Continue reading Ex-Football Player Vernon Davis Transitions From Athlete to Successful Entrepreneur And Budding Actor
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Wendell Haskins Brings Back The Original Tee Golf Classic By Honoring NBA Hall of Famer Alonzo Mourning
Wendell Haskins Brings Back The Original Tee Golf Classic By Honoring NBA Hall of Famer Alonzo Mourning The Original Tee Golf Classic made a triumphant return on Sunday, July 24 after being on hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic. The event marked the 23rd year as it took place at the Crystal Springs Resort and… Continue reading Wendell Haskins Brings Back The Original Tee Golf Classic By Honoring NBA Hall of Famer Alonzo Mourning
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Former New York Knicks Player Iman Shumpert Arrested at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport
Iman Shumpert Arrested at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Over the weekend, a former New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers basketball player has been arrested on a felony charge at an airport in Texas. According to TMZ Sports, former NBA player Iman Shumpert was arrested at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport on Saturday for possessing a “sizeable” amount of… Continue reading Former New York Knicks Player Iman Shumpert Arrested at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport
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Twitter Reacts to Los Angeles Rams Defensive Tackle Aaron Donald Choking Rookie Elijah Garcia During Practice Drill
Twitter Reacts to Los Angeles Rams Defensive Tackle Aaron Donald Choking Rookie Elijah Garcia During Practice Drill In the sports world, even in the entertainment space, teams and people have bizarre rituals done as part of a routine that may have led to success in the past or may be a good warm-up leading up… Continue reading Twitter Reacts to Los Angeles Rams Defensive Tackle Aaron Donald Choking Rookie Elijah Garcia During Practice Drill
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DeMar DeRozan Signs Deal With Nike Allegedly To Be Face Of Kobe Bryant’s Sneaker Line, Vanessa Bryant Balks at the News
DeMar DeRozan Signs Deal With Nike Allegedly To Be Face Of Kobe Bryant’s Sneaker Line, Vanessa Bryant Balks at the News Earlier this week, based on a report by The Atlantic’s Shams Charania, Nike signed a new deal with the Chicago Bull’s DeMar DeRozan, reportedly with the intention of making him the face of future… Continue reading DeMar DeRozan Signs Deal With Nike Allegedly To Be Face Of Kobe Bryant’s Sneaker Line, Vanessa Bryant Balks at the News
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Lewis Hamilton Becomes Third Black Principal to Join Denver Broncos Ownership Group
Lewis Hamilton Becomes Third Black Principal to Join Denver Broncos Ownership Group For a sport that lacked Black representation at the corporate level and has not allowed any Black owners, they are trying to make up a lot of ground! According to NFL.com, after purchasing the Denver Broncos earlier this year, The Walton-Penner group added… Continue reading Lewis Hamilton Becomes Third Black Principal to Join Denver Broncos Ownership Group
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Tiger Woods Turned Down Offer of $700-800 Million to Participate In Saudi Arabia Funded Golf Tournament
Tiger Woods Turned Down Offer of $700-800 Million to Participate In Saudi Arabia Funded Golf Tournament There has been a lot of controversy regarding the new LIV Golf Invitational Series as the new tournament is being financed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. It’s being reported that World Golf Hall of Fame inductee, Tiger Woods… Continue reading Tiger Woods Turned Down Offer of $700-800 Million to Participate In Saudi Arabia Funded Golf Tournament
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Zion Williamson Recently Signed $193M Contract Extension With a ‘Weight’ Clause Included
Zion Williamson Recently Signed $193M Contract Extension With a ‘Weight’ Clause Included Last week, the sports world reacted to an “Independent Study” clause in Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray‘s recent contract. Now, there are reports that NBA basketball player, Zion Williamson has a “weight” clause built into his recently inked contract. According to NOLA, the… Continue reading Zion Williamson Recently Signed $193M Contract Extension With a ‘Weight’ Clause Included
