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Troy Vincent, Sr. & Family Host ‘Bowling For Parkview’ During Super Bowl Week

Bowling for Parkview is a community celebration and fundraiser for Parkview Elementary School set to take place on Wednesday, January 29th at Bowlero in Miami, FL. Conceptualized under the leadership of Parkview Elementary School’s Principal Dr. Crystal Spence as a way to provide additional opportunities and resources for students, faculty, and staff, this fun-filled, celebrity-studded event… Continue reading Troy Vincent, Sr. & Family Host ‘Bowling For Parkview’ During Super Bowl Week

Cam Newton Wins Nationwide’s Charity Challenge

“Every 1 Matters.” That’s the mantra that inspires Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton and “The Cam Newton Foundation” as they work to enhance the lives of young people in the Charlotte, North Carolina area and around the country. Because of the support of Panthers Nation and fans across the country, Cam’s foundation will get extra… Continue reading Cam Newton Wins Nationwide’s Charity Challenge

NBA, Twitter and Turner Sports Announce Partnership Extension

After celebrating 10 years of #NBATwitter, the National Basketball Association (NBA), Twitter (NYSE:TWTR) and Turner Sports today announced a multiyear partnership extension that brings more live NBA game and on-demand content to Twitter than ever before. “As early adopters of the social platform, it is exciting to see the #NBATwitter community grow into one of… Continue reading NBA, Twitter and Turner Sports Announce Partnership Extension

National Fencing Champion Kamali Thompson Now Ranked 3rd in U.S.

 The Road to the 2020 Olympic Games  Salt Lake City  – Olympic hopeful and national fencing champion Kamali Thompson is closer to her goal of competing in the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo next summer after winning the bronze medal at the Salt Lake City North American Cup (NAC) on December 8, moving her ranking… Continue reading National Fencing Champion Kamali Thompson Now Ranked 3rd in U.S.

Devin Booker Receives November NBA Cares Community Assist Award

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker has received the November NBA Cares Community Assist Award presented by Kaiser Permanente in recognition of his efforts to impact the lives of local children and families through his Devin Booker Starting Five initiative, the NBA announced today.  The award recognizes a player each month who best reflects the passion… Continue reading Devin Booker Receives November NBA Cares Community Assist Award

Jean Pascal to Defend WBA Light Heavyweight Title

WBA Light Heavyweight Champion, Jean Pascal, is scheduled to make his first title defense against former two-division champion, Badou Jack, on Saturday, December 28, 2019, in Atlanta, Georgia live on SHOWTIME from the award-winning State Farm Arena in a Premier Boxing Champions event. The telecast begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT and is headlined… Continue reading Jean Pascal to Defend WBA Light Heavyweight Title

Chance The Rapper, Common and Taylor Bennett to Perform at NBA All-Star 2020

The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced that three-time Grammy® Award winners and Chicago natives Chance The Rapper and Common will headline musical performances at the 2020 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 16 at United Center in Chicago.  Chance The Rapper’s brother, fellow rap artist Taylor Bennett, will perform at halftime of NBA Rising Stars… Continue reading Chance The Rapper, Common and Taylor Bennett to Perform at NBA All-Star 2020

Memphis Hustle Earn Top Seed In First-Ever MGM Resorts NBA G League Winter Showcase Tournament

The Memphis Hustle earned the top seed in the MGM Resorts NBA G League Winter Showcase tournament, following its first 12 games of action this season.  The Wisconsin Herd (2), Salt Lake City Stars (3) and Grand Rapids Drive (4) round out the four teams in the championship bracket. The 2019 NBA G League Winter… Continue reading Memphis Hustle Earn Top Seed In First-Ever MGM Resorts NBA G League Winter Showcase Tournament

NBA G League Expands to Mexico City

The NBA G League, the NBA’s official minor league, and Capitanes, a professional basketball team based in Mexico City, today announced that Capitanes will join the NBA G League as its first team from outside the U.S. and Canada. Capitanes becomes the NBA G League’s 29th team and will make its debut for the 2020-21 season. … Continue reading NBA G League Expands to Mexico City

DeSean Jackson Partners With The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation

The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation announced today it is awarding Top Prospects Baseball facility in Los Angeles a $10,000 Sports Matter grant in partnership with pro football player DeSean Jackson, an ambassador for United Sports Brands – parent company of Shock Doctor, McDavid, and Cutters. The funds from the Sports Matter grant will be used… Continue reading DeSean Jackson Partners With The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation

‘S by Serena’ Collection Debuts on Yahoo Shopping

Verizon Media together with global sports icon and entrepreneur Serena Williams today announced an exclusive shoppable video series expanding S by Serena’s “Everybody, Every Body” content released earlier this year. The partnership builds on Verizon Media’s core strategy to connect content and discovery to transactions. “Everybody, Every Body,” the short-form digital series debuts on Yahoo… Continue reading ‘S by Serena’ Collection Debuts on Yahoo Shopping

NAACP Partners With BET Networks to Broadcast the 51st NAACP Image Awards

The NAACP and BET Networks announced a broadcast partnership to air the 51st NAACP Image Awards. The telecast will take place from Pasadena, California and will air on BET Networks for the first time ever. The announcement was made today by NAACP National Board of Directors Chairman Leon W. Russell, NAACP President and CEO Derrick… Continue reading NAACP Partners With BET Networks to Broadcast the 51st NAACP Image Awards

The St. James Announces Kevin Durant MLK Classic

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The St. James, the premier sports, wellness and entertainment destination in the country, today announced its partnership with two-time NBA Champion Kevin Durant’s Team Durant at The St. James, to produce the inaugural Kevin Durant MLK Classic. The KD MLK Classic, which will take place at The St. James from January 18 through January 20,… Continue reading The St. James Announces Kevin Durant MLK Classic

ESPN Continues Focus on Top High School Basketball Teams and Recruits

The 2019-2020 ESPN high school basketball schedule will feature a total of 37 games; 11 games available across ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU and 26 games available digitally on ESPN3. The slate will include 68 ranked players combined from the ESPN 100 (’20), ESPN 60 (’21) and ESPN 25 (’22), and 17 programs ranked in the… Continue reading ESPN Continues Focus on Top High School Basketball Teams and Recruits

NFL’s 2019 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award Nominees Announced

​2019 ART ROONEY SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD NOMINEES ANNOUNCED Winner to be revealed at NFL Honors before Super Bowl LIV The 32 player nominees for the sixth annual ART ROONEY SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD have been finalized, the NFL announced today. Each NFL team nominated one of its players for the award, which recognizes players around the league who exemplify outstanding… Continue reading NFL’s 2019 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award Nominees Announced

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