ESPN has recently announced a partnership that will create better opportunities for Black professionals in several creative areas of business. The sports network has become a founding partner and title sponsor for the newly created Black Sports Business Symposium. It was created to develop new and broader chances for more diverse professionals within the sports… Continue reading ESPN Partners With Black Sports Business Symposium, Inaugural Event to Take Place in Atlanta
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Two Black NFL Coaches Join Brian Flores’ Discrimination Lawsuit Against the League
Two Black NFL Coaches Join Brian Flores’ Discrimination Lawsuit Against the League Former head coach of the Miami Dolphins, now linebackers coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Brian Flores filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against the National Football League (NFL) earlier this year. Two more NFL coaches have just recently joined him in that legal action.… Continue reading Two Black NFL Coaches Join Brian Flores’ Discrimination Lawsuit Against the League
Jackson State Incorporating New Defensive Technique Named ‘The Will Smith’
There seems to be no end to the Will Smith/Chris Rock incident that took place at the Oscars several weeks ago. A football coach at Jackson State University is teaching his defensive players a new scheme in the playbook for the upcoming season. In a video clip that was posted by head coach Deion Sanders,… Continue reading Jackson State Incorporating New Defensive Technique Named ‘The Will Smith’
Mike Tyson Unable to Sell Ear-Shaped Cannabis Gummies In Colorado
Mike Tyson Unable to Sell Ear-Shaped Cannabis Gummies In Colorado Last month, according to The Mirror, legendary boxer, Mike Tyson launched his very own line of edible gummies, “Mike Bites.” The cannabis product celebrates the controversial boxing match that got Tyson suspended when he bit off a piece of Evander Holyfield’s ear. That fight took… Continue reading Mike Tyson Unable to Sell Ear-Shaped Cannabis Gummies In Colorado
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: ‘I Want to Wholeheartedly Apologize to LeBron’
Los Angeles Laker legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has been highly critical of LeBron James and went at him again when he recently stated that some of his recent behavior has been “embarrassing” and “beneath him.” Now, a day after slamming him, yet again, Abdul-Jabbar apologized for doing so. According to ESPN, after having a chance to… Continue reading Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: ‘I Want to Wholeheartedly Apologize to LeBron’
NBA Hall of Famer Chris Webber’s Memoir ‘By God’s Grace’ Is Being Developed For TV
NBA Hall of Famer Chris Webber’s Memoir ‘By God’s Grace’ Is Being Developed For TV A member of the famed “Fab Five” college basketball team out of the University of Michigan has a book coming out late this year on November 15. Before the book is released, it is also being developed into a TV… Continue reading NBA Hall of Famer Chris Webber’s Memoir ‘By God’s Grace’ Is Being Developed For TV
Ice Cube’s BIG3 Basketball League Now Offers Team Ownership Stakes Through NFTs
Ice Cube’s BIG3 Basketball League Now Offers Team Ownership Stakes Through NFTs The chance to own a piece of a professional sports team is now obtainable to anyone who isn’t entrenched in millions of dollars. As the BIG3 approaches its fifth season, the professional basketball league co-founded by rapper and businessman Ice Cube is giving… Continue reading Ice Cube’s BIG3 Basketball League Now Offers Team Ownership Stakes Through NFTs
Brooklyn Nets’ Ben Simmons Files Grievance Against Philadelphia 76ers to Challenge Almost $20 Million Withheld by the NBA Team
Former Philadelphia 76ers basketball player and now current Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons has filed a grievance against his former NBA team. According to ESPN, Simmons has filed a grievance against the Philadelphia 76ers to challenge the almost $20 million of salary that the team withheld from him when he didn’t suit up for the… Continue reading Brooklyn Nets’ Ben Simmons Files Grievance Against Philadelphia 76ers to Challenge Almost $20 Million Withheld by the NBA Team
NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens is Coming Out of Retirement to Play in the Fan Controlled Football League
NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens is Coming Out of Retirement to Play in the Fan Controlled Football League A Hall of Fame football player has come out of retirement to resume his playing career in a new professional league. According to Reuters, NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver, Terrell Owens is returning back to… Continue reading NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens is Coming Out of Retirement to Play in the Fan Controlled Football League
Todd Bowles Becomes Latest Black Head Coach in NFL as Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Bruce Arians Steps Into Consultant Role With Team
Todd Bowles Becomes Latest Black Head Coach Another Black head coach has been hired by an NFL team. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have announced that head coach Bruce Arians is stepping down as the team’s head coach as he heads into a front-office position with the NFL team. As the announcement was made on Wednesday… Continue reading Todd Bowles Becomes Latest Black Head Coach in NFL as Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Bruce Arians Steps Into Consultant Role With Team
Longtime NFL Official, Wayne Mackie Passes Away at 62
A longtime NFL official, Wayne Mackie died last week at the age of 62. According to NFL.com, Mackie passed away last Thursday in Florida. He was a head linesman in the league from 2007 through 2016. We are deeply saddened to share the news of Wayne Mackie’s passing. He will forever be remembered by those… Continue reading Longtime NFL Official, Wayne Mackie Passes Away at 62
NFL Now Requires All Football Teams Include Minority Offensive Coach to Rosters
Possibly in a move to combat former Miami Dolphins head coach, Brian Flores‘ discrimination lawsuit, the (National Football League) NFL is putting together a committee to review its diversity hiring practices. NBA.com has reported that the league revealed a new diversity advisory committee. That diversity committee will include business leaders, academics, and former Houston Texans… Continue reading NFL Now Requires All Football Teams Include Minority Offensive Coach to Rosters
Richard Williams Speaks Out After Will Smith’s Chris Rock Slap: ‘We Don’t Condone Anyone Hitting Anyone Else’
Richard Williams Speaks Out After Will Smith’s Chris Rock Slap: ‘We Don’t Condone Anyone Hitting Anyone Else’ After what was expected to be a regular Academy Awards showcase, the aftermath of the televised show focused on the action of actor Will Smith who struck comedian Chris Rock in the face during the televised event. Instead… Continue reading Richard Williams Speaks Out After Will Smith’s Chris Rock Slap: ‘We Don’t Condone Anyone Hitting Anyone Else’
Penny Hardaway Facing Allegations in University of Memphis Basketball Scandal
Penny Hardaway Facing Allegations in University of Memphis Basketball Scandal Former NBA All-Star basketball player and current Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway may be facing penalties amid allegations that he “failed to demonstrate that he promoted an atmosphere of compliance within the men’s basketball program.” According to The Commercial Appeal, former Orlando Magic point guard… Continue reading Penny Hardaway Facing Allegations in University of Memphis Basketball Scandal
Nike Reaches Agreement to Renew Kobe Bryant Partnership
A little under a year ago, the relationship between Nike and the estate of NBA legend Kobe Bryant officially ended when they couldn’t come to an amicable agreement. Now, Nike has just announced that the two sides have reached a deal to renew the partnership. Nike has stated in a press release that they have… Continue reading Nike Reaches Agreement to Renew Kobe Bryant Partnership