Category: Sports

NBA and NBPA Advance Talks on Social Justice Efforts

Yesterday, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, NBA Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer Mark Tatum, NBA Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer Oris Stuart and other league officials met with NBPA Executive Director Michele Roberts, NBPA President Chris Paul, NBPA First Vice President Andre Iguodala and several players to further advance the league’s collective response to the… Continue reading NBA and NBPA Advance Talks on Social Justice Efforts

NFLPA Invests in TendoNova to Develop Devices that Enable Microinvasive Orthopedic Procedures

The NFL Players Association (NFLPA), through its for-profit subsidiary NFL Players Inc., has invested in TendoNova™ Corporation. TendoNova is an Atlanta-based company that develops medical devices that enable microinvasive orthopedic procedures. The company’s initial product, the Ocelot™ System, addresses chronic tendon pain, which is prevalent in both athletes and the population at large. The investment… Continue reading NFLPA Invests in TendoNova to Develop Devices that Enable Microinvasive Orthopedic Procedures

LeBron James’ ‘The Decision’ Explored in New Episode of ‘Backstory’

Ten years ago, ESPN aired The Decision, a controversial live prime time special in which NBA free agent LeBron James announced he would leave his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers and join forces with Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and the Miami Heat. The criticism of James and ESPN was immediate, harsh and widespread. The behind-the-scenes developments that… Continue reading LeBron James’ ‘The Decision’ Explored in New Episode of ‘Backstory’

Howard University Men’s Basketball Set to Host Notre Dame on MLK Day 2021

Howard University Athletics announced the men’s basketball team is set to host the University of Notre Dame on Martin Luther King Jr. Day (MLK Day), scheduled for Monday, January 18, 2021 inside Burr Gymnasium. Tipoff and game broadcast details will be announced at a later date. The matchup features Notre Dame visiting an Historically Black… Continue reading Howard University Men’s Basketball Set to Host Notre Dame on MLK Day 2021

5 Questions With… Cicero Leak

When you’ve represented the likes of Shark Tank’s Daymond John, SiriusXM’s Sway Calloway, Fonzworth Bentley, Grammy Award Winner Fantasia Barrino, and V-103’s Big Tigger, it’s safe to bet that you can successfully wade through the waters of the entertainment industry. Understanding the wave of that industry, Cicero Leak has decided to throw his oars into the sports… Continue reading 5 Questions With… Cicero Leak

WNBA Announces Plan To Tip Off 2020 Season

After significant discussions with the league’s key stakeholders, including the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA), the WNBA today announced elements of plans to return to the court to begin the WNBA 2020 season.  The league is finalizing a partnership that would make IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, the Official Home of the 2020 WNBA… Continue reading WNBA Announces Plan To Tip Off 2020 Season

Mitch Richmond and Chris Mullin Join UGAA to Help Launch STEM Educational eSport After-School Program

Universal Gamers Amateur Association (UGAA) is a leader in innovative, online education curriculum. The company combines STEM education programs with an eSport gaming component to fulfill a demand for unique, high-quality after-school programs that promote creativity, critical thinking, and other life skills. Founded by Patrick Kenny, Dejan Matic, Brian Kenny, and NBA Hall of Fame… Continue reading Mitch Richmond and Chris Mullin Join UGAA to Help Launch STEM Educational eSport After-School Program

Suppressed: Why Voting Matters and How Some People Try to Stop It | Complex World

Complex News introduces a new episode of its “Complex World” docuseries delving into all things voter suppression, including why voting matters and how policies disproportionately affect minority communities from doing so. With special guests like New Orleans Saints player Malcolm Jenkins, rapper and activist Rapsody and politician Stacey Abrams, this is one episode you won’t… Continue reading Suppressed: Why Voting Matters and How Some People Try to Stop It | Complex World

Electronic Arts, the National Football League and the NFL Players Association Announce Multi-Year Renewal

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA), the National Football League (NFL) and the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) announced a multi-year renewal to their partnership, marking the biggest and widest-reaching gaming agreement in NFL history. Under the partnership, the EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL franchise will exclusively create authentic football simulation games, and EA SPORTS, the NFL and the… Continue reading Electronic Arts, the National Football League and the NFL Players Association Announce Multi-Year Renewal

Harlem Globetrotters to Celebrate Legend Curly Neal on May 19

The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters announced today their plans to celebrate the life and career of  Fred “Curly” Neal — the Globetrotter icon known worldwide for his trademark shaved head and charismatic smile.  Neal, who passed away on March 26 and was laid to rest in Houston on April 10th, would have turned 78 years old on May… Continue reading Harlem Globetrotters to Celebrate Legend Curly Neal on May 19

NAIA, NFL, Reigning Champs Experiences Launch Women’s Flag Football Initiative

Women’s flag football is on its way to becoming an official National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) varsity sport by 2021, thanks to a two-year partnership between the NAIA, the National Football League (NFL) and Reigning Champs Experiences (RCX). With support from NFL FLAG and RCX, NAIA will work to develop league infrastructure and operations… Continue reading NAIA, NFL, Reigning Champs Experiences Launch Women’s Flag Football Initiative

NBA Partners with Microsoft

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Microsoft Corp. on Thursday announced a new multiyear alliance, which will transform the way fans experience the NBA. As part of this collaboration, Microsoft will become the Official Artificial Intelligence Partner and an Official Cloud and Laptop Partner for the NBA, Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), NBA G League, and… Continue reading NBA Partners with Microsoft

Friends of the Children to Benefit From ‘The Last Dance’ Documentary Featuring Michael Jordan

Basketball legend Michael Jordan has selected Friends of the Children as a beneficiary of The Last Dance, an ESPN and Netflix 10-part documentary series on Jordan and the Chicago Bulls’ quest for a sixth championship in 1998 premiering on Sunday, April 19. Jordan has been investing in Friends of the Children since 2018. “What stood… Continue reading Friends of the Children to Benefit From ‘The Last Dance’ Documentary Featuring Michael Jordan

Converse Welcomes Draymond Green

Three-time NBA Champion Draymond Green is the newest addition to the Converse family. Known for his do-it-all approach on the court, Green’s willingness to take on anything has been an attribute of the Golden State Warriors’ success over the years. The vocal veteran’s career has been solidified thanks to three NBA All-Star appearances (2016, 2017,… Continue reading Converse Welcomes Draymond Green

The BIG3 Returns To CBS In 2020

The BIG3 and CBS Sports announced a partnership today for the league’s upcoming fourth season. Select games will be broadcast on CBS Television Network on Saturdays throughout the summer, starting on June 20 through the BIG3 Championship Game on August 29, except over Fourth of July weekend. CBS Sports will feature 24 games over the… Continue reading The BIG3 Returns To CBS In 2020

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