Category: Sports

BET Network’s Kimberly Evans Paige Discusses Importance of Financial Acumen in Backing NKSFB Sports Wealth Summit

BET Network’s Kimberly Evans Paige Discusses Importance of Financial Acumen in Backing NKSFB Sports Wealth Summit Last summer’s inaugural NKSFB Sports Wealth Summit, which took place in Aspen, Colorado was so successful that the second iteration is taking place this week (Feb. 23- Feb. 25) in Miami, Florida. Kimberly Evans Paige, EVP & Chief Marketing… Continue reading BET Network’s Kimberly Evans Paige Discusses Importance of Financial Acumen in Backing NKSFB Sports Wealth Summit

Former NBA Player Al Harrington to Speak to Fellow Athletes at Financial Sports Summit

Being successful and able to continue making money after a career in sports isn’t always guaranteed if you’re not one of the top-earning athletes. It’s been widely reported that 78% of professional athletes go broke within 3 years of retirement. This is the reason the NKSFB Sports Wealth Summit was created. To give guidance to… Continue reading Former NBA Player Al Harrington to Speak to Fellow Athletes at Financial Sports Summit

The NFL Becomes First Major Sports League to Suspend COVID-19 Protocols

For the first time since the coronavirus pandemic appeared over 2 years ago and handcuffed the world, there will be no rules or protocols for a major sports league. The NFL will be the first major sports league to do away with COVID-19 protocols as CDC recommendations have changed and cases of the coronavirus have… Continue reading The NFL Becomes First Major Sports League to Suspend COVID-19 Protocols

Major League Baseball’s First and Only Black CEO Derek Jeter Resigns From the Miami Marlins

As Major League Baseball is embroiled in a contract dispute that looks like the season won’t be starting on time, news comes out of Miami that former New York Yankee great, Derek Jeter, has resigned as the team’s CEO. Jeter announced his move via a press release: “Today I am announcing that the Miami Marlins… Continue reading Major League Baseball’s First and Only Black CEO Derek Jeter Resigns From the Miami Marlins

Deion Sanders’ Daughter, Shelomi, Will Join the Women’s Basketball Team at Jackson State University

Deion Sanders’ Daughter, Shelomi, Will Join the Women’s Basketball Team at Jackson State University Another win for the Sanders family! According to the Clarion-Ledger, Shelomi Sanders, daughter of Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders has committed to joining her father by attending Jackson State University. The 18-year-old basketball player will be attending the HBCU along with her… Continue reading Deion Sanders’ Daughter, Shelomi, Will Join the Women’s Basketball Team at Jackson State University

Michael Jordan Showing Mary J. Blige ‘Real Love’ at NBA All-Star Game, Social Media Notices

With her ongoing acting in Starz’s Power Book II: Ghost and coming off her rousing performance at this year’s Super Bowl Halftime performance, Mary J. Blige has been rightfully embraced lately. Though, being embraced by NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan is probably one of the things unexpected in the way he did so! In… Continue reading Michael Jordan Showing Mary J. Blige ‘Real Love’ at NBA All-Star Game, Social Media Notices

LeBron James Wants to ‘Play With My Son for One Year’ Before Retiring From the NBA

LeBron James has broken and made records through his NBA career. But there is one feat that has never been done and “The King” wants the opportunity to do so. As the Los Angeles Lakers player looks forward to the end of his playing career, he is setting one final goal and that is to… Continue reading LeBron James Wants to ‘Play With My Son for One Year’ Before Retiring From the NBA

Shaquille O’Neal Gets Emotional While Acknowledging Loss of Kobe Bryant, his Sister and Father Dampers 75th Anniversary Recognition

Shaquille O’Neal Gets Emotional While Acknowledging Loss of Kobe Bryant, his Sister and Father Dampers 75th Anniversary Recognition It is well documented the inner workings of Los Angeles Lakers teammates Shaquille O’Neal and the late Kobe Bryant. Although they worked well on the basketball court, the two didn’t see eye to eye when the game… Continue reading Shaquille O’Neal Gets Emotional While Acknowledging Loss of Kobe Bryant, his Sister and Father Dampers 75th Anniversary Recognition

Michigan Basketball Coach Juwan Howard Suspended for Remainder of Regular Season, Also Fined $40,000

Former NBA player and now head basketball coach for University of Michigan Juwan Howard has been suspended for the remainder of the current collegiate basketball season. According to CNN, “The Fab Five” alum of the 1991 University of Michigan basketball team that made it to the NCAA Championship game has been suspended for five games.… Continue reading Michigan Basketball Coach Juwan Howard Suspended for Remainder of Regular Season, Also Fined $40,000

Black Twitter Erupts About the 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Performance

Black Twitter Erupts About the 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Performance Congratulations to the Los Angeles Rams for edging out the Cincinnatti Bengals in Sunday’s NFL Super Bowl victory at the SoFi Stadium in California. Perhaps most of the attention given to this year’s football championship was arguably the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show. Typically,… Continue reading Black Twitter Erupts About the 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Performance

Keyshawn Johnson Co-Authors ‘The Forgotten First’ About the First Black Men to Play in the NFL

Keyshawn Johnson Co-Authors ‘The Forgotten First’ About the First Black Men to Play in the NFL This season’s Super Bowl is now on the books and the season is officially over. There is a racial discrimination lawsuit filed by former Miami Dolphins head coach, Brian Flores against the National Football League for the lack of… Continue reading Keyshawn Johnson Co-Authors ‘The Forgotten First’ About the First Black Men to Play in the NFL

Mary J. Blige Calls Upcoming Super Bowl Halftime Performance an ‘Opportunity of a Lifetime’

Mary J. Blige Calls Upcoming Super Bowl Halftime Performance an ‘Opportunity of a Lifetime’ Gearing up for perhaps the biggest audience she has ever faced for a performance that will be seen all over the world, songstress Mary J. Blige will be showcasing her talents at the upcoming Super Bowl contest taking place Sunday, Feb.… Continue reading Mary J. Blige Calls Upcoming Super Bowl Halftime Performance an ‘Opportunity of a Lifetime’

Antonio Brown Discloses Role as President of Donda Sports

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown, who famously left his last professional football game sans jersey as he headed off the field has taken his talents to Kanye West’s Donda Sports. Brown took to his Instagram account to mention that the company has booked a suite at this year’s NFL Super Bowl, taking… Continue reading Antonio Brown Discloses Role as President of Donda Sports

Byron Allen: ‘I Will Be Making a Bid for the Denver Broncos’

Byron Allen: ‘I Will Be Making a Bid for the Denver Broncos’ Entertainment media mogul Byron Allen has announced that he will be placing a bid to become the first Black owner of a National Football League (NFL) team. According to Bloomberg, Allen who is the owner of Entertainment Studios discussed the possibility of him… Continue reading Byron Allen: ‘I Will Be Making a Bid for the Denver Broncos’

Another Black Executive Hired in the NFL! Sashi Brown Becomes Second Black President of the Baltimore Ravens

After the shakeup created when former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores sued the National Football League (NFL) for racial discrimination another Black executive has been hired in upper management. According to a press release from the Baltimore Ravens, Sashi Brown has been hired as the next president of the NFL team. This makes Brown… Continue reading Another Black Executive Hired in the NFL! Sashi Brown Becomes Second Black President of the Baltimore Ravens

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