ESPN Announces Derek Jeter Documentary Series ESPN has announced recently that a multi-part documentary series is being produced about New York Yankees legendary first baseman and current chief executive officer and part-owner of the Miami Marlins, Derek Jeter. ESPN Films will air the multi-part documentary series about and featuring Jeter titled, “The Captain.” The series,… Continue reading ESPN Announces Derek Jeter Documentary Series
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PBS to Premiere MUHAMMAD ALI 4-Part Documentary September 19, 2021
MUHAMMAD ALI, a new four-part documentary directed by acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns, will air on PBS September 19-22, 8:00-10:00 p.m. ET (check local listings). The new series, which was in development for six years, was also written and co-directed by Sarah Burns and David McMahon, whose previous collaborations with Burns include THE CENTRAL PARK FIVE (2012),… Continue reading PBS to Premiere MUHAMMAD ALI 4-Part Documentary September 19, 2021
ABC News Announces Four Hour Documentary ‘Mike Tyson: The Knockout’
ABC News announced it will debut a special four hour documentary series on the life of boxing legend Mike Tyson. “Mike Tyson: The Knockout” will put viewers ringside for a main event that will chronicle the former champion’s climb, crash and comeback, from his difficult childhood to becoming undisputed world champion to his 1992 rape conviction… Continue reading ABC News Announces Four Hour Documentary ‘Mike Tyson: The Knockout’
Wiz Khalifa Connects to Become an Owner in The Professional Fighters League
Wiz Khalifa Connects to Become an Owner in The Professional Fighters League Hip-Hop is heading into the arena to collaborate with professional mixed martial arts fighting! The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has announced that multi-platinum GRAMMY® & Golden Globe-nominated Hip-Hop artist Wiz Khalifa has made an investment in the fighting league. The rapping entrepreneur intends… Continue reading Wiz Khalifa Connects to Become an Owner in The Professional Fighters League
LeBron James Explains Why He Deleted Tweet to Columbus, Ohio Police Officer Who Killed Black Teenager
LeBron James Explains Why He Deleted Tweet to Columbus, Ohio Police Officer Who Killed Black Teenager Frustration eats up inside us whenever we are fed up with situations that can be viewed as avoidable, specifically when the end results are tragic. The latest police killing of a Black person has led to the public frustration… Continue reading LeBron James Explains Why He Deleted Tweet to Columbus, Ohio Police Officer Who Killed Black Teenager
NBA Legend Michael Jordan Will Induct Kobe Bryant Into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
NBA Legend Michael Jordan Will Induct Kobe Bryant Into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Arguably the greatest basketball player the National Basketball Association has ever seen will be inducting one of the other great basketball players who was presented as his heir-apparent when he entered the league. According to the Naismith Memorial Basketball… Continue reading NBA Legend Michael Jordan Will Induct Kobe Bryant Into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Dennis Rodman’s Daughter Trinity Makes History Just Minutes After Making Her National Women’s Soccer League Debut
Dennis Rodman’s Daughter Trinity Rodman Makes History Just Minutes After Making Her National Women’s Soccer League Debut Former NBA player Dennis Rodman made many headlines on and off the basketball court during his heyday while playing for the Chicago Bulls, Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Lakers, and Dallas Mavericks. The antics he displayed… Continue reading Dennis Rodman’s Daughter Trinity Makes History Just Minutes After Making Her National Women’s Soccer League Debut
NBA Foundation Announces Second Grant Round For More Than $3 million to Support Black Economic Empowerment
NBA Foundation Announces Second Grant Round For More Than $3 million to Support Black Economic Empowerment The NBA Foundation today announced a total of more than $3 million in grants that will create employment opportunities, further career advancement and drive greater economic empowerment in Black communities. Nine organizations – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami,… Continue reading NBA Foundation Announces Second Grant Round For More Than $3 million to Support Black Economic Empowerment
Kanye Reportedly Worth $6.6 Billion
Back in 2019, Forbes published their annual list of the World’s 20 Top-Earning Hip-Hop Stars. Kanye, 43, was ranked number 1. According to Bloomberg this week, it was determined West is now worth $6.6 billion. Having just become a billionaire last year, West’s earnings multiplied largely because of his apparel ventures. The collaborative value of… Continue reading Kanye Reportedly Worth $6.6 Billion
LeBron James is the Face Of New Mountain Dew Energy Drink MTN DEW RISE ENERGY
LeBron James is the Face Of New Mountain Dew Energy Drink MTN DEW RISE ENERGY Entrepreneurial basketball player LeBron James has aligned himself with the Pepsi brand. James is now an integral partner with PepsiCo behind the latest launch of MTN DEW RISE ENERGY. The latest Mountain Dew product is a new kind of energy drink… Continue reading LeBron James is the Face Of New Mountain Dew Energy Drink MTN DEW RISE ENERGY
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