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Ray Allen, Justin Fields, Rickey Jackson Return To School And Graduate
This past weekend was graduation day for tens of thousands of college students across the country.
It's a moment all graduates will remember and a...
In A Proud Father Moment About Bronny, LeBron Exposed College Basketball’s Reality
You could see the pride on LeBron James' face and the emotion in his voice as he discussed his son, Bronny, choosing to stay...
Sports Must Stand Up To DeSantis And The Republican Crusade Against Blackness, Diversity And...
The culture war against "wokeness", CRT (Critical Race Theory), DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion), education, history and freedom led by Republicans in states such as...
Kevin Durant’s Lifetime Nike Deal Is About Business And Loyalty
As a young boy, Kevin Durant, like many in Washington D.C., wore New Balance sneakers. But when it was time for basketball, Durant turned...
Gervonta Davis, Ryan Garcia Has Everything Boxing Wants And Needs
Saturday night's much-anticipated fight between Gervonta "Tank" Davis and Ryan "King Ry" Garcia has everything boxing and its fans want. More importantly, it has...
The Air Jordan Connection To Black America And The Fight Against The Powers That...
“It’s Gotta be the shoes!â€
That iconic line by Spike Lee’s Mars Blackman in the legendary Nike commercial with Michael Jordan introduced the world to...
Mikey Williams’ Arrest Is Another Harsh Lesson For Young Athletes
We know the old saying that "hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard." When it comes to sports, especially lately, you must...
Isiah Thomas Was Right For Calling Out ESPN Over Photo
Isiah Thomas is a lot of things, and lately many have been calling him petty for bringing up the decades-old feud with Michael Jordan....
Mavericks’ Reggie Bullock Bought An Island In Belize For $2 Million
Many athletes get into real estate and purchase homes for their families or as investments, but Reggie Bullock just topped them all.
The Mavericks guard/forward...
NJ HS Basketball Legend Tim Thomas Named Head Coach At Paramus Catholic
Tim Thomas is one of the greatest high school players to come out of the Garden State, and now he's returning home as the...
Group Featuring Magic Johnson Submits Bid For Commanders
Could the Washington Commanders, the NFL's sole team in Chocolate City, finally have a Black owner? That could happen if Magic happens, and by...
Dwyane Wade, Dirk Nowitzki Lead 2023 Basketball Hall Of Fame Class
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has its class of 2023, and it's stacked with champions.
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the class features...
Markquis Nowell Reps NYC Point Guard Tradition During March Madness
Big guards represent in the NBA but in college basketball, especially during March Madness, smaller guards continue to prove their worth. That holds true...
Former Knicks Star Willis Reed Passes Away
Sad news this afternoon as former New York Knicks star Willis Reed has reportedly passed away at the age of 80.
The news was first...
Damon Stoudamire Hired As Georgia Tech’s Head Men’s Basketball Coach
On Monday, former NBA Rookie of the Year Damon Stoudamire returned to college, this time as the new head coach of Georgia Tech's men's...
Former Louisville Cardinals Center Felton Spencer Passes Away
Selection Sunday should have been an exciting day in college basketball, but the news about the passing of Felton Spencer dampened the day.
On Sunday...
The Knicks Are Showing Why Fans Can’t Stop Loving And Hating Them
To be a real Knicks fan, you must own a fortitude that other team fanbases aren't required to have.
Your patience, passion, emotional disconnection, recognition...
Adrian Autry Named Syracuse’s New Head Basketball Coach
The big news out of college basketball was that two names long-time associated with the old Big East, Jim Boeheim and Patrick Ewing, were...
Georgetown And Patrick Ewing Part Ways
The Patrick Ewing era at Georgetown has come to an end.
After an abysmal 7-25 season, which culminated in a 48-80 thrashing by Villanova in...
Ja Morant Learned The Hard Way That “Being About That Life” Is Always Costly
We've all been told about "that life" and the "thug life" from hip hop and our friends and family. And in almost every example,...
Basketball Veteran Stu Jackson To Become New WCC Commissioner
The West Coast Conference has its new commissioner and Stu Jackson is his name.
According to The Athletic, Jackson will replace Gloria Nevarez, who had...
Giannis, Antetokounmpo Brothers Buy Nashville SC Ownership Stake
Giannis Antetokounmpo is a dominant force on the court, and now he's shifting that power to the pitch.
Today it was announced that the Milwaukee...
Tennis Looks To Build A Future In Africa Through The McEnroe Brothers
Over the last few years, Africa has become an attractive destination for sports.
From MMA champions, growing soccer success and the launch and expansion...
The Brooklyn Nets Blew It And Knicks Fans Are Loving It
Knicks management, players and fans rejoice! For the first time in what feels like decades, the spotlight of criticism and failure to win is...
Let’s All Celebrate LeBron James Without The GOAT Debate
Last night, LeBron James broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's All-time NBA scoring record in the third quarter of the Lakers' game against the Thunder.
https://twitter.com/firstandpen/status/1623185558494142464
For those of...
Chicago Bears Hire Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren As CEO & President
On Thursday morning, the Chicago Bears made a power move and hired Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren as the organization's new CEO and President.
https://twitter.com/ChicagoBears/status/1613568166721982464
So...
So Where’s The Praise For Nets Head Coach Jacque Vaughn?
On Monday night, Brooklyn Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn led the team to their ninth straight win with a 125-117 victory over the Cleveland...
Kyrie Irving Is Helping Others Out Yet It’s Crickets From The Media
Kyrie Irving is an easy target for media clickbait fodder.
His first name alone will spark an eruption on Twitter, and most of the time...
Damian Lillard Becomes Portland’s All-Time Scoring Leader
When fans think of the Portland Trailblazers, they most likely think of their all-time leading scorer, Clyde "The Glide" Drexler. But last night, that...
Brittney Griner’s Return Proves Politics Help And Harm Black Women
On the morning of Thursday, December 8th, WNBA superstar Brittney Griner was finally released from Russian custody after ten months.
For months, the WNBA and...
Brittney Griner Freed From Russian Prison After Prisoner Swap
Finally, after 10 long months, Brittney Griner is free!
Earlier this morning, CBS News broke the story that the Biden administration agreed to a prisoner...
Nike Officially Cuts Ties With Kyrie Irving
The blowback against Kyrie Irving continued this morning when longtime sponsor Nike announced it had parted ways with the Brooklyn Nets star guard.
The Athletic's...
Kyrie Deserved Punishment But The Redemption Checklist Is Excessive
Kyrie Irving has no one to blame but himself for his current predicament and most would agree that he deserved some form of punishment...
Manager Dusty Baker Finally Gets The World Series Title He’s Deserved
Last night, Dusty Baker and the Houston Astros finally did it.
It wasn't that Houston made the World Series, for they have done that five...
Kyrie Irving Can Blame The Man In The Mirror For His Suspension
Kyrie Irving's antics have become memes and the butt of jokes for years. But in reality, they were part of a snowball effect that...
Ime Udoka Could Help The Nets But It’s A Horrible Move No Matter What
When Ime Udoka was suspended in September for violating team policies, we thought that it was the last time we would hear from him...
Charles Barkley, TNT Agree On New Deal Worth Over $100 Million
Charles Barkley is one of the main reasons why "NBA on TNT" has remained the number one NBA-focused show on television.
Today, he was rewarded...
Curt Menefee’s Incredible Career Is Matched Only By His Humility
"You're going to be national someday."
That's what Curt Menefee's mother said to him when he told her he was moving to New York to...
Memphis Basketball Charged With Multiple Violations But Avoid Postseason Ban
Years after the investigation first began into his program, Memphis Tigers head coach Penny Hardaway can finally breathe a little easier.
That's because the NCAA's...
The Situation Involving Ime Udoka Is As Puzzling As It Is Shady
When the news surrounding Celtics head coach Ime Udoka first dropped on Wednesday night, it was as puzzling as it was vague.
Udoka, who took...
Steph Curry Reportedly Signing $1 Billion Lifetime Deal With Under Armour
Steph Curry won his fourth NBA Championship this past June, and now he's about to win again. This time at the bank.
According to Rolling...
Once Again, It’s Left Up To Players To Fight For Real Justice, This Time...
The NBA has been much more active and responsive to issues involving race, social justice and equality.
The league vastly outshines the NFL, NHL and...
Deion Sanders Tempers Tradition To Strengthen Jackson St. Football’s Future
Saturday's Southern Heritage Classic in Memphis featuring Jackson St. and Tennessee St. had the potential to be a great one.
While Eddie George kept his...
Tim Hardaway’s HOF Induction Reminds Us Of What RUN TMC Could Have Been
On Saturday night, Tim Hardaway reminded us of what could have been during his Basketball Hall of Fame induction speech.
The 5x NBA All-Star is...
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith To Launch Non-Sports Focused Podcast
Stephen A. Smith has dominated the airwaves at ESPN and across the sports landscape for years. Now he's venturing beyond sports with a new...
LeBron James, Lakers Agree To Two-Year, $97.1 Million Extension
LeBron James will be 40 when his new deal with the Lakers expires.
Today, James and the Lakers reportedly agreed to a two-year, $97.1 million...
Brittney Griner’s Legal Team Officially Files Appeal
This morning, Brittney Griner's legal team said they appealed her conviction.
The appeal comes as prisoner exchange discussions have picked up between the United States...
Lack Of Indignation For Brittney Griner Shows Painful Reality Black Female Athletes Face
Initial support for Brittney Griner was mostly nonexistent, with US authorities and reps not offering much more than to say they were working to...
Brittney Griner Found Guilty And Sentenced to Nine Years On Drug Charges
Today the Russian Court hearing Brittney Griner's drug case found her guilty of drug possession and smuggling and sentenced the WNBA star to nine...
Bill Russell Didn’t Tolerate, Making Basketball And Society Better
In 1964, Bill Russell, the best basketball player in the world, returned from a Civil Rights mission in Mississippi, the most dangerous state in...
“NYC Point Gods” Takes Us Back To A Special Time In NYC Basketball
I am a 70s baby, born and raised in New York City when New York City was real.
It was tough, honest, hard, critical, supportive...
The ESPYS Blew It, For Aliyah Boston Deserved Much Better
Title IX celebrated its 50th anniversary last month.
The civil rights law passed as part of the Education Amendments of 1972 meant to prohibit sex-based...
Could Deion Sanders Turn Jackson St. Into An HBCU Notre Dame?
What Deion Sanders has done in and for HBCU football in under three years is remarkable.
Named Jackson State's 21st head football coach in September...
Brittney Griner, Black Female Athletes Are Forced To Weigh Money vs. Safety
So why was Britney Griner, one of the best women’s basketball players in the world, playing basketball in a Russian league?Â
She, like many other...
Brittney Griner Pleads Guilty To Drug Charges In Russia
Breaking news out of Russia as WNBA star Brittney Griner has pled guilty to drug charges.
Griner, detained in Russia since February, pled guilty to...
Brittney Griner Writes Emotional Letter To President Biden
Brittney Griner's plight is well known.
She's been detained in Russia on drug charges since February while her friends, family, teammates and the world beg...
Rod Strickland Is Named New Head Coach Of The LIU Sharks
Yesterday, New York City hoops legend and former NBA player Rod Strickland was named the new head coach of the Long Island University Sharks.
He...
As Rick Brunson Leaves Camden, His Impact Will Never Be Questioned
Rick Brunson, the former NBA player and assistant coach, spent the last three years as the head basketball coach of the Camden High School...
White House Says Brittney Griner, Cherelle Griner Will Speak By Phone Soon
Yesterday we learned that Brittney Griner had called her wife 11 times while she continues being detained in Russia.
Unfortunately, due to a staffing issue,...
The “My Bad Steph Curry” Apology Tour Begins
In Game 6 of the NBA Finals, Steph Curry answered all of the questions he's been consistently peppered with.
He silenced the doubters and was...
Brittney Griner’s Detention Extended Again by Russian Court
Today we learned that Brittney Griner's detainment in Russia would be extended through at least July 2nd.
Russian state media outlet TASS reported the developing...
LeBron James Is Now A Billionaire
Back in 2014, LeBron James told GQ about his dream of becoming a billionaire.
"It's my biggest milestone," said James in that interview. "Obviously, I...
Gervonta “Tank” Davis Proved He Is Who Boxing Fans Knew He Was- A Star
To be a bonafide star athlete, your talents must be undeniable and your presence must loom large.
Last night in Brooklyn, Gervonta "Tank" Davis proved...
The Sports World Reacts To Mass Shooting At Texas Elementary School
On Tuesday morning, we were all devastated as we witnessed yet another mass shooting and murder.
This time at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas.
The...
Philadelphia Eagles To Be First NFL Team With Commercial Rights In Africa
Africa has been growing in popularity for leagues like the NBA, and now the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles are poised to enter the continent.
According to...
Kyrie Irving And Nike Might Be Done After 2022
Kyrie Irving is loved by millions for his on-court play, personal beliefs, community involvement and his Nike sneaker line.
Now two of those three are...
Russia Denies US Claim That Brittney Griner’s Detention Is Illegal
Russia clapped back at the U.S. over the latter's claim that Brittney Griner's detainment was "illegal."
A statement was issued to CNN yesterday stating:
"She ...
MLS Scores Through Diversity Efforts And Black Banking Partnership
While most are focusing on the diversity and social justice efforts in the NFL and NBA, MLS has quietly, yet successfully, scored victory after...
Dawn Staley Makes History And Adds To Her Basketball Legacy
At the end of Sunday night's NCAA women's basketball championship game, we all knew we had witnessed something special in Dawn Staley and her...
Tracy McGrady Brings Back The Essence Of Basketball With The Ones Basketball Association
"It's not a gimmick."
Tracy McGrady wanted to make that clear as we discussed the launch of his new basketball competition, the Ones Basketball Association.
Some...
Shaheen Holloway Brings NY Attitude, NJ Basketball Roots To Saint Peter’s
Not many outside of New York and New Jersey knew much about Saint Peter's or their head coach Shaheen Holloway before they upset Kentucky...
Everyone Must Remain Vigilant About Brittney Griner
We are all watching the devastating attacks Russia is unleashing on Ukraine. We see the refugees fleeing across the border and mourn for the...
Lorenzen Wright’s Killer Is Finally Convicted And Sentenced To Life
Lorenzen Wright's murder was shocking, suspicious and sad, but on Monday, justice was finally served.
Billy Ray Turner, the man accused of murdering the former...
Green Bay Tried To Play Davante Adams And Lost. Or Did They?
On Thursday night, the Raiders snatched the spotlight from the the Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament by trading for Davante Adams.
Needless to say, NFL fans...
Russia Extends Brittney Griner’s Imprisonment
WNBA star Brittney Griner has been imprisoned in Russia multiple weeks, and now Russian authorities have stated they're extending her imprisonment.
Earlier today, Russian...
The Time For Black NFL Team Ownership Is Now
Black NFL team ownership could finally become a reality this year courtesy of the Denver Broncos.
When the franchise went up for sale, team connected...
Black Sportswomen Compete Against Much More Than Just Sexism
At the 2022 Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, Dame Elizabeth Jane Campion, a director, screenwriter, and producer, decided the best way to highlight her...
Fordham Coach Kyle Neptune Spreads Love The Brooklyn Way In The Bronx
Kyle Neptune, Fordham University's new head men's basketball coach, knows all about the significance of New York City basketball for he grew up in...
Brittney Griner’s Arrest Is Too Convenient Not To Be Questioned
Yesterday the news of Brittney Griner's arrest in Russia on drug charges rocked us all.
According to the Russian Federal Customs Service, the Phoenix Mercury...
Celebrate The Steelers Hiring Brian Flores But Remain Wary Of The NFL
The Super Bowl is over and the NFL Combine is a few weeks away, but the Pittsburgh Steelers put the NFL back in the...
