Category: Sports

Creative Artists Agency’s Tory Dandy On the Rise of Black Sports Agents

Creative Artists Agency’s Tory Dandy On the Rise of Black Sports Agents Last year saw a seismic shift within the sports agency world when more than half of the players selected in the first round of the National Football League draft were being represented by Black agents. This was the first time that has happened.… Continue reading Creative Artists Agency’s Tory Dandy On the Rise of Black Sports Agents

Shaquille O’Neal Starts New Ad Agency Focused on Diversity

Shaquille O’Neal Starts New Ad Agency Focused on Diversity Basketball Hall of Famer and current TNT commentator Shaquille O’Neal is extending his business to the advertising world. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that O’Neal is a founding partner and investor in a new ad agency named The Majority Agency. The new ad agency is… Continue reading Shaquille O’Neal Starts New Ad Agency Focused on Diversity

Soul Legend Gladys Knight Will Sing the National Anthem at the NBA All-Star Game in Atlanta

Soul Legend Gladys Knight Will Sing the National Anthem at the NBA All-Star Game in Atlanta With the NBA All-Star game right around the corner, the National Basketball Association (NBA) has announced that legendary soul singer and seven-time GRAMMY Award-winner Gladys Knight will be performing the United States national anthem at its annual showcase. Just… Continue reading Soul Legend Gladys Knight Will Sing the National Anthem at the NBA All-Star Game in Atlanta

Russell Westbrook Partners with LA Promise Fund to Launch the Russell Westbrook Why Not? Middle and High Schools

Washington Wizards basketball player and astute businessman Russell Westbrook along with his wife, Nina, and longtime business partner, Donnell Beverly, have announced that they have partnered with LA Promise Fund to launch the Russell Westbrook Why Not? Middle and High Schools. “Creating and supporting educational opportunities for underserved youth has always been a passion of… Continue reading Russell Westbrook Partners with LA Promise Fund to Launch the Russell Westbrook Why Not? Middle and High Schools

Hennessy Becomes the ‘Official Spirit of the NBA’ Worldwide

Hennessy Becomes the ‘Official Spirit of the NBA’ Worldwide The world’s best-selling cognac, Hennessy, and the National Basketball Association (NBA) have announced that they have a global expansion of their partnership, making Hennessy the “Official Spirit of the NBA” worldwide. “We are honored by the distinction as the first global spirit partner in the NBA’s… Continue reading Hennessy Becomes the ‘Official Spirit of the NBA’ Worldwide

NBA Legend Mitch Richmond Enters Equity Partnership with UGAA

NBA Legend Mitch Richmond Enters Equity Partnership with UGAA Universal Gamers Amateur Association (UGAA), an innovative leader in the education technology sector focused on career online education combined with eSports League gaming, announces that it has formed an equity partnership with NBA Hall of Famer Mitch Richmond’s ShaneED, an organization designed to give back to… Continue reading NBA Legend Mitch Richmond Enters Equity Partnership with UGAA

Russell Westbrook Joins Russell Wilson and Ciara to Help Minority-Owned Businesses Gain Access to Insurance

Washington Wizards’ point guard Russell Westbrook has been making many business moves recently. After announcing last week that he joined Varo Bank’s team as an investor and advisor, The History Channel had announced that it had picked up Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre, a documentary that was put together by Westbrook. Now, top-10 global… Continue reading Russell Westbrook Joins Russell Wilson and Ciara to Help Minority-Owned Businesses Gain Access to Insurance

Serena Williams’ Coach States the Tennis Great Won’t Retire ‘Until she at Least Wins a Grand Slam’

Serena Williams’ Coach States the Tennis Great Won’t Retire ‘Until she at Least Wins a Grand Slam’ Tennis great Serena Williams has just suffered another defeat against, arguably the young woman who many are touting to be the one to take over Williams‘ dominance in the sport, Naomi Osaka. With the loss, people are now… Continue reading Serena Williams’ Coach States the Tennis Great Won’t Retire ‘Until she at Least Wins a Grand Slam’

Jackson State Claims Deion Sanders’ Personal Items Were ‘Misplaced’ But Former NFL Player States ‘Naw, It Was Stolen’

Jackson State Claims Deion Sanders’ Personal Items Were ‘Misplaced’ But Former NFL Player States ‘Naw, It Was Stolen’ Former NFL great now college football coach Deion Sanders had a remarkable debut as a Jackson State coach when he led his team to a blowout victory against NAIA opponent Edward Waters College 53-0. Yet, although it… Continue reading Jackson State Claims Deion Sanders’ Personal Items Were ‘Misplaced’ But Former NFL Player States ‘Naw, It Was Stolen’

2021 NBA All-Star Game Being Held on March 7 in Atlanta Includes Initiatives That Support HBCUs and COVID-19 Equity Efforts

As the league prepares for next month’s annual midseason exhibition game, the National Basketball Association (NBA) has announced that the NBA All-Star 2021 will be held on Sunday, March 7 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, home of the Atlanta Hawks. The All-Star game will begin on-court action at 6:30 p.m. ET on TNT. With… Continue reading 2021 NBA All-Star Game Being Held on March 7 in Atlanta Includes Initiatives That Support HBCUs and COVID-19 Equity Efforts

Russell Westbrook Partners With Varo Bank

Russell Westbrook Partners With Varo Bank Washington Wizards’ point guard, Russell Westbrook takes a giant step into the financial game. Financial institute Varo Bank has announced it has partnered with nine-time NBA All-Star, NBA MVP, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and designer, Russell Westbrook. Today I joined @VaroBank’s team as an investor and advisor. Why? WHY NOT? They… Continue reading Russell Westbrook Partners With Varo Bank

Sean Combs Announces Latest Celebrity Series ‘The Crew League’ Premiering On REVOLT

Sean “Diddy” Combs has announced the premiere of The Crew League for the REVOLT network. The Crew League is an unscripted basketball competition series where celebrities and their perspective “crews” will meet up to go head-to-head in competition against each other. The ultimate prize? Bragging rights and a grand prize. “The Crew League delivers REVOLT’s… Continue reading Sean Combs Announces Latest Celebrity Series ‘The Crew League’ Premiering On REVOLT

Isiah Thomas Investing $3 Million Into Cannabis Producer One World Pharma

One World Pharma Inc. has announced that NBA legend Isiah Thomas has made a $3 million investment in them through his company, ISIAH International, LLC. One World Pharma is a U.S. based, fully licensed, pure-play hemp and cannabis ingredient producer in Colombia. The $3 million investment from ISIAH International, of which they have received $250,000,… Continue reading Isiah Thomas Investing $3 Million Into Cannabis Producer One World Pharma

Vince Carter Announces Launch of the Vince Carter Scholarship and Mentorship Program

Vince Carter Announces Launch of the Vince Carter Scholarship and Mentorship Program NBA legend Vince Carter has announced the official launch of the Vince Carter Scholarship and Mentorship Program in the Toronto area of Canada. The scholarship, which amounts to $ 25,000 dollar per student, will be primarily targeting high school students who have taken… Continue reading Vince Carter Announces Launch of the Vince Carter Scholarship and Mentorship Program

The Washington Football Team Promotes Jennifer King to Become First Black Female Assistant Position Coach in the NFL

The Washington Football Team Promotes Jennifer King to Become First Black Female Assistant Position Coach in the NFL In this early year, we are seeing things happening that we couldn’t imagine many years ago, but, knew would eventually happen. This time, we will be seeing the first full-time African-American female assistant position coach in NFL… Continue reading The Washington Football Team Promotes Jennifer King to Become First Black Female Assistant Position Coach in the NFL

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