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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

Atlanta Hawks’ Trae Young Receives January NBA Cares Community Assist Award

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young has received the January NBA Cares Community Assist Award presented by Kaiser Permanente in recognition of his efforts to impact the lives of youth, families and those in need in Georgia and Oklahoma, the NBA announced.  The award recognizes a player each month who best reflects the passion that the… Continue reading Atlanta Hawks’ Trae Young Receives January NBA Cares Community Assist Award

Kobe Bryant and Daughter Laid to Rest Two Weeks After Fatal Helicopter Crash

Revered NBA legend Kobe Bryant and 13-year-old daughter Gianna were given burial to last Friday. The private funeral was held in Corona Del Mar, California, two weeks after the two perished in a helicopter crash with Christina Mauser, John Altobelli, Keri Altobelli, Alyssa Altobelli, Sarah Chester, Payton Cheste and pilot, Ara Zobayan. The group had been traveling to a basketball tournament… Continue reading Kobe Bryant and Daughter Laid to Rest Two Weeks After Fatal Helicopter Crash

Harlem Globetrotters To Honor Jimmy Blacklock On February 28 In Austin

The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters announced today that the team will honor current head coach and former point guard great Jimmy Blacklock as a Globetrotter Legend, the team’s highest honor short of jersey retirement, at their February 28 stop in Austin, Texas, during their 2020 “Pushing the Limits” World Tour. The event will take place in the… Continue reading Harlem Globetrotters To Honor Jimmy Blacklock On February 28 In Austin

Jay Z and NFL Partnership to Aid Criminal Justice Reform

@MzHanaG Jay Z‘s decision to partner with the National Football League in August of 2019 was received by many as a betrayal of former 49ers quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, who took a knee during the national anthem in 2016 in protest of racial profiling, and the deaths of black Americans by the dint of police. Kaepernick… Continue reading Jay Z and NFL Partnership to Aid Criminal Justice Reform

Russell Wilson Joins NFL FLAG As Co-Owner And Chairman

Seattle Seahawks quarterback and Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson has been named Co-Owner and Chairman of NFL FLAG. The global partnership, which was announced today, will focus on strengthening NFL FLAG domestically and expanding the league internationally. In his new role, Wilson will work closely with Reigning Champs Experiences (RCX) President and former NFL safety… Continue reading Russell Wilson Joins NFL FLAG As Co-Owner And Chairman

ESPN Announces 2020 WNBA Season Television Schedule

17-game Slate Tips-off May 16 Five Appearances by Defending Champions Washington Mystics Entire Post Season Available on ESPN Networks ESPN continues its longstanding commitment to the WNBA with a 17-game television slate for the 2020 regular season with games available across ABC, ESPN and ESPN2. The schedule includes multiple appearances by WNBA MVP Elena Delle… Continue reading ESPN Announces 2020 WNBA Season Television Schedule

2020 WNBA Season to Feature Commissioner’s Cup and Expanded 36-Game Schedule

The 2020 WNBA season will feature the first-ever Commissioner’s Cup tournament, an expanded schedule with 36 games per team and an increase in nationally televised games on ABC. The league’s 24th regular season tips off on Friday, May 15, 2020 and concludes on Sunday, Sept. 20. “We are incredibly excited to introduce a first-of-its-kind in-season… Continue reading 2020 WNBA Season to Feature Commissioner’s Cup and Expanded 36-Game Schedule

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