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
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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
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
NBA G League Coverage Starts Sunday, Nov. 17
NBA TV will televise 11 NBA G League games during the 2019-20 regular season, beginning with a matchup between Raptors 905 and the Maine Red Claws on Sunday, Nov. 17, at 1 p.m. ET. The network’s season-long schedule will feature regular Sunday afternoon telecasts from November-March. The NBA G League tipped off its 19th season… Continue reading NBA G League Coverage Starts Sunday, Nov. 17
Global Mixed Gender Basketball League to Host Fusion vs. Vikings Game at Entertainment & Sports Arena, WASH., DC
Global Mixed Gender Basketball League will host their sixth game at the Entertainment & Sports Arena in Washington DC between the Washington Fusion and Chicago Vikings on November 16, 2019 at 6:00 PM. GMGB is making history as the first professional co-ed league to play full court basketball. The celebrity-owned teams are comprised of former… Continue reading Global Mixed Gender Basketball League to Host Fusion vs. Vikings Game at Entertainment & Sports Arena, WASH., DC
Colin Kaepernick Feeds Homeless on His 32nd Birthday
On November 3rd, Colin Kaepernick made the unique choice of celebrating his 32nd birthday by feeding the homeless. Kaepernick took to the streets of Oakland’s “Tent City” early Sunday morning with his team. There, they passed out backpacks filled with food, personal hygiene products, socks, air quality masks and shampoo, to numerous homeless residents. Also… Continue reading Colin Kaepernick Feeds Homeless on His 32nd Birthday
Rakuten Launches New US Media Campaign Featuring Stephen Curry
Leading loyalty rewards company Rakuten launched a new North American media campaign, “Let’s Talk Rakuten,” in collaboration with its newly appointed agency of record, Standard Black. The first TV spot, which features NBA All-Star Stephen Curry, was unveiled in tandem with the start of the 2019-20 NBA season. With additional spots slated to air through… Continue reading Rakuten Launches New US Media Campaign Featuring Stephen Curry
Stephen Curry And Callaway Golf Announce Multi-Year Partnership
Three-time NBA champion and international superstar, Stephen Curry, has entered into a unique partnership with leading golf equipment manufacturer, Callaway Golf Company (NYSE: ELY). Callaway and Curry have had an informal relationship for years centered around his passion for golf and affinity for Callaway products. Together, they have committed to partnering on various initiatives Curry… Continue reading Stephen Curry And Callaway Golf Announce Multi-Year Partnership