Category: Sports

Major League Soccer Announces Steps to Combat Racism and Increase Black Representation

Major League Soccer today unveiled a series of initiatives to combat racism, advocate for social justice and increase representation in the sport. The new programs, which include the formation of a Diversity Committee consisting of members of the MLS Board of Governors, MLS Commissioner Don Garber, representatives of the Black Players For Change (BPC), and other… Continue reading Major League Soccer Announces Steps to Combat Racism and Increase Black Representation

TommyxNFL launched by The National Football League With Tommy Hilfiger

TommyxNFL The National Football League announced today, they will launch TommyxNFL – a capsule collection in North America, licensed through the G-III Apparel Group and designed by Tommy Hilfiger, which is owned by PVH Corp. The collection will include men’s and women’s apparel and outerwear for all 32 NFL teams. “TOMMY HILFIGER is one of… Continue reading TommyxNFL launched by The National Football League With Tommy Hilfiger

LaMelo Ball Signs With Puma

Global sports company PUMA has signed a long-term partnership with the top 2020 NBA prospect LaMelo Ball, who will serve as a brand ambassador both on and off the court. “I am really excited to be joining the PUMA family,” said LaMelo Ball. “I believe the brand is the perfect partner for me because PUMA… Continue reading LaMelo Ball Signs With Puma

Vince Carter Wins 2019-20 NBA Sportsmanship Award

NBA players have selected Vince Carter as the recipient of the 2019-20 NBA Sportsmanship Award, the NBA announced today. Carter, who spent the 2019-20 season with the Atlanta Hawks, announced his retirement from the NBA in June after playing a league-record 22 seasons.  He receives the Joe Dumars Trophy as the winner of the NBA… Continue reading Vince Carter Wins 2019-20 NBA Sportsmanship Award

Dearica Hamby WNBA Sixth Woman Of The Year 2020

Las Vegas Aces forward Dearica Hamby has been named the 2020 WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year, the WNBA announced. Hamby has been selected as the league’s top reserve for the second season in a row. She is the third player to win the award in back-to-back seasons, joining Allie Quigley (2014 and 2015) and… Continue reading Dearica Hamby WNBA Sixth Woman Of The Year 2020

ESPN Signs Vince Carter to Multi-Year Deal

ESPN Signs Vince Carter ESPN announced it has signed eight-time NBA All Star and Olympic gold medalist Vince Carter to a multi-year contract. The 2000 NBA Slam Dunk contest champion will serve as an NBA and college basketball analyst, appearing on pillar ESPN studio shows including NBA Countdown, The Jump, Get Up, First Take and… Continue reading ESPN Signs Vince Carter to Multi-Year Deal

NFL Network and NFL RedZone Now on YouTube TV

One week before the start of the 2020 season, NFL Media and YouTube TV announced a new carriage agreement to bring the two NFL-based channels to YouTube TV subscribers. NFL Network is available on YouTube TV’s base package as of Thursday. NFL RedZone is also available now, as part of YouTube TV’s new add-on package,… Continue reading NFL Network and NFL RedZone Now on YouTube TV

New York Post Announces Multi-Platform Partnership With Jalen Rose

The New York Post announced a new multi-platform partnership with Jalen Rose, media personality, New York Times best-selling author, philanthropist, NBA icon, and founder of the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy. The multi-platform content program, The Renaissance Man, will launch this fall and feature a weekly column, as well as a weekly video and podcast series… Continue reading New York Post Announces Multi-Platform Partnership With Jalen Rose

Hurley Announces Long-Term Partnership with Black Girls Surf

Hurley is proud to announce its new multi-year global partnership with Black Girls Surf, a Performance Training Program and organization that supports girls & women of color whose dreams and career goals are to compete in professional surfing. With locations in the US, Africa, Jamaica & Brazil, BGS invites surfers to both training camps and “board… Continue reading Hurley Announces Long-Term Partnership with Black Girls Surf

ESPN The Undefeated Names the Fourth Class of Six Rhoden Fellows

ESPN The Undefeated has announced six journalism and communications students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) who will participate in the fourth class of the Rhoden Fellowship – a one-year sports journalism internship program with The Undefeated that identifies and trains aspiring African American journalists. This Rhoden Fellowship class will begin Monday, August 24,… Continue reading ESPN The Undefeated Names the Fourth Class of Six Rhoden Fellows

Negro Leagues Baseball’s Founding Celebrated by America’s Mayors

This year marks 100 years since the founding of the Negro Leagues, and the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) is joining with Major League Baseball (MLB) and fans everywhere to honor the legacy of those who played in and contributed to the Negro Leagues. Mayors are also supporting the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum by… Continue reading Negro Leagues Baseball’s Founding Celebrated by America’s Mayors

Mike Tyson’s Return to the Ring Against Roy Jones Jr. Set For November 28

Digital platform and viral app, Triller announced today that Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr.’s highly anticipated boxing return is set for November 28th with new additions to the robust fight card. Given the enormous interest, the holiday weekend will make this historic battle an even bigger viewing event, marking the first live Pay-Per-View event… Continue reading Mike Tyson’s Return to the Ring Against Roy Jones Jr. Set For November 28

NFLPA Provides WHOOP to All Active NFL Players

WHOOP, the human performance company, and the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) are furthering their groundbreaking partnership that made WHOOP the Officially Licensed Recovery Wearable of the NFLPA. Following recent efforts by WHOOP to support a healthy return to sports for organizations ranging from the PGA and LPGA Tours to the Premier Lacrosse League… Continue reading NFLPA Provides WHOOP to All Active NFL Players

NFL Launches Voting Initiative ‘NFL Votes’

The NFL announced the launch of NFL Votes, a league-wide, nonpartisan initiative that will support and encourage the civic engagement and voting of NFL players, Legends, club and league personnel, and NFL fans from now until Election Day. NFL Votes will focus on three key components of the electoral process: voter education, voter registration, and… Continue reading NFL Launches Voting Initiative ‘NFL Votes’

NBA Launches NBA Foundation to Support Black Communities

The NBA Board of Governors announced today that it will contribute $300 million in initial funding to establish the first-ever NBA Foundation dedicated to creating greater economic empowerment in the Black community. The Foundation is being launched in partnership with the National Basketball Players Association. Over the next 10 years, the 30 NBA team owners… Continue reading NBA Launches NBA Foundation to Support Black Communities

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