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
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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
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