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Fisk University Starting First HBCU Women’s Gymnastics Program
The growth of HBCU athletic programs continued on Friday when Fisk University announced it was launching "the first HBCU Intercollegiate Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Team."
In...
Brian Flores’ Courageous Stand Is So Much Bigger Than Football
On the first day of Black History Month, when most in the media celebrate traditional figures like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Jackie...
“Boy” Taunts Aimed At Carmelo Anthony Gets Sixers Fan Banned For Life
Some fans don't know the ledge and fall over headfirst. That happened Thursday night to a Sixers fan who took taunting Carmelo Anthony past...
Does Ben Simmons Matter?
Ben Simmons is a 3x NBA All-Star and the 2017-18 Rookie of the Year. He was tabbed as a budding superstar, the second coming...
Lusia Harris, Trailblazing Basketball Legend, Passes Away
Sad news to report this morning as basketball legend Lusia Harris, the first and only woman officially drafted by the NBA, passed away. She...
Black Women Dominate The Highest-Paid Female Athletes List
While the NFL continues to disrespect Black head coaches, Black women continued their ascent in sports and in earnings.
Yesterday, Forbes released their list of...
Steph Curry Should Be Celebrated, Not Compared To LeBron James
On Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden, Steph Curry rose up behind the arc and nailed his second three-pointer in the first quarter, something...
The Knicks Are Giving Fans Heartache Once Again
The thing about being a true Knicks fan is that you're used to disappointment and heartbreak. You swear every year you're done with them...
Enes Kanter Freedom Needs To Recognize How He’s Being Weaponized
Earlier this week, Enes Kanter became a U.S. citizen and officially changed his name to Enes Kanter Freedom.
It was another bold step for a...
Enes Kanter Has A New Home Country And A New Name
NBA center Enes Kanter fights for rebounds in the paint, but fights for a much bigger cause outside of it.
Freedom.
That fight has pushed him...
“Colin In Black And White” Manifests The Power And Politics Of Hair For Black...
A few years ago, I was on a flight to an academic conference for a research presentation.
A few minutes after sitting down, an older...
Juwan Howard Agrees To Contract Extension With Michigan
Earlier this week, the University of Michigan announced they reached an extension agreement with Juwan Howard.
Howard, who returned to his alma mater as their...
“Anything Is Possible” Reminds Us Of The Greatness Of Kevin Garnett
Kevin Garnett is one of the greatest to ever play the sport of basketball.
He was a 15x NBA All-Star, league MVP, Defensive Player of...
Was Kevin Durant Wrong For Choosing The Nets?
Kevin Durant's accolades and Hall Of Fame resume are indisputable.
He's an 11x All-Star, 2x NBA Champion, 4x NBA scoring champ, League MVP and one...
Julius Randle Will Give $500 To Bronx Charter School For Every 3-Pointer He Makes
For New York Knicks star Julius Randle, every 3-pointer he makes this season will have financial consequences on his bank account.
To him, that's a...
NAACP Urges Free Agents To Say “No” To Texas
Texas has enacted a sweeping number of restrictions, adversely affecting large parts of the state's population.
From restrictions on voting and a woman's right to...
Utah Jazz Hire Andrea Williams as Chief Experience Officer
Andrea Williams, the former commissioner of the Big Sky Conference and the first African American female commissioner of a Division 1 NCAA conference, is...
Enes Kanter Takes Brave Stand For Tibet So China Pulls Celtics’ Game Feed
Enes Kanter is not one to hold his tongue for anyone, especially when it comes to human rights issues.
He has openly and fearlessly criticized...
Famed Sports Posters Going Digital Through Blockchain-Based Costacos Collection
If you're a 70s or 80s baby, you remember sports posters and probably had them on every wall in your room. That meant that...
Kevin Durant Continues To Ball As An Investor
Kevin Durant, already one the best basketball players in the NBA today, has continued to develop his game off the court and has become...
Dawn Staley Signs Major New Deal With South Carolina
Dawn Staley and South Carolina Gamecocks fans rejoice. Your head coach isn't going anywhere.
Today the university announced that they had approved a new seven-year,...
Is Kyrie Irving More Trouble Than He’s Worth?
Kyrie Irving is as good a basketball player as he is a reflective and spiritual man.
His athletic talent is undeniable and the Nets are...
Jon Gruden Showed Us That Where There’s Smoke, There’s An Inferno
When news broke of Jon Gruden's racist email attack on NFLPA President DeMaurice Smith, the response was swift from everyone but the Raiders and...
Celebrity Boxing Foolishness Is An Embarrassment That Needs to Stop
Boxing is exciting.
The essence, skill and artistry of pugilism is an art that few truly master. Politics and bickering aside, boxing is special.
But lately,...
Blazers’ CJ McCollum Buys Land For A Vineyard
As a player from the non-NBA factory of Lehigh University, Portland's CJ McCollum blazed a trail for himself to the NBA.
But he's also been...
J.R. Smith Is Officially An HBCU Student-Athlete
J.R. Smith is recognized for many things, but student-athlete isn't one of them.
As of this week, that is no longer true.
On Tuesday, the NCAA...
Giannis Antetokounmpo Buys Stake In Milwaukee Brewers
NBA Champion Giannis Antetokounmpo captured the hearts of Milwaukee sports fans when they selected him with the 15th pick in the 2013 NBA Draft....
Black August Is A Time Of Revolution And Black Sportswomen
August is a time of revolution and social change. It’s a month when Black revolutionaries were born and Black revolutions fought.
From Marcus Garvey and...
Sha’Carri Richardson’s Suspension Sparked The Fire Track Needed And Deserves
Sha'Carri Richardson was in the blocks and ready.
The field for the Women's 100m Finals of the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Oregon...
Masai Ujiri Reportedly Gets New Deal, Bigger Role With Raptors
Masai Ujiri built something special with the Toronto Raptors in the 2018-19 season. After trading for Kawhi Leonard in July of 2018, the Raptors...
Penny Hardaway Reportedly Interested In Hiring Rasheed Wallace At Memphis
This past June, rumors swirled that Memphis's head men's basketball coach, Penny Hardaway, was in serious consideration for the head coaching position with the...
Grant Hill Will Become Managing Director Of USA Basketball
After 18 years as an NBA player, Grant Hill moved to the broadcast booth and eventually became a businessman. All of that experience led...
Wes Unseld Jr. Named Washington Wizards’ Head Coach
On Saturday, the Washington Wizards' quest to find a new head coach was completed when the team hired Wes Unseld Jr.
Unseld Jr., son of...
The Love Of Khabib and Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov Fuels Islam Makhachev’s MMA Rise
It’s been roughly nine months since Khabib Nurmagomedov retired from MMA. This past July 3rd marked the one-year anniversary of his father, Abdulmanap’s, death...
Love Him Or Hate Him, Stephen A. Smith Deserves His Money
On Friday, a tweet set off a flurry of comments and critiques about ESPN's Stephen A. Smith.
https://twitter.com/richarddeitsch/status/1413565046018482178
"Per sources: Stephen A. Smith is around $12...
Reggie Theus Named AD, Men’s Basketball Coach At Bethune-Cookman
Reggie Theus has joined the growing number of big names moving to HBCU campuses and programs.
The former two-time NBA All-Star played in the league...
Valerie Daniels-Carter Is The Black Woman Quietly Running Sports In Wisconsin
Have you heard of Valerie Daniels-Carter? If you haven't, that's ok for you're in the same boat as mostly everyone outside of Wisconsin.
But hers...
Penny Hardaway Stays At Memphis And Hires Larry Brown
Last week, Penny Hardaway emerged as a serious candidate for the Orlando Magic head coaching position. Last night he made it clear where his...
Celtics Officially Introduce New Head Coach Ime Udoka
The Ime Udoka era officially began today for the Boston Celtics.
And the Boston's new head coach wasted no time in letting fans know his...
“Are You Not Entertained?”- Athletes Pay The Price But The Public Doesn’t Care
After 15 months of this, it’s all clear now.
In the midst of the pandemic of the century, mental health is everything. This goes for...
Nate McMillan Exposes Opponents Like He’s Bill Belichick
On March 1st, 2021, the Atlanta Hawks were 14-20 and destined for another forgettable season. But then head coach Lloyd Pierce was fired and...
In The End, The Knicks Gave Us The Usual Hope And Heartache
On Wednesday night, Trae Young and the Hawks ended the Knicks season with a 103-89 drubbing at Madison Square Garden.
For long-suffering Knicks fans like...
If You Don’t Love Naomi Osaka, Then Leave Her Alone
When thinking of Naomi Osaka, Brand Nubian's "Love Me or Leave Me Alone" chorus immediately comes to mind.
I can picture Naomi walking out of...
Women Student-Athletes Are Quietly Flexing Their Power Through The Transfer Portal
The number of women college basketball players entering the transfer portal is growing.
As of May 22nd, 2021 over a thousand women basketball student-athletes have...
Atlanta Dream Assembles All-Black Female Broadcast Team
On Monday, the Atlanta Dream of the WNBA made history by assembling an All-Black female broadcasting team.
https://twitter.com/AtlantaDream/status/1391868811666759681
“As the Atlanta Dream experiences new beginnings we...
Boxing Champ Jamal James Is Minneapolis, George Floyd And Daunte Wright
Jamal James is the WBA Welterweight boxing champion. He's also a child of Minneapolis who lives and works in the city. His nickname is...
Women Athletes Have Names- Use Them
Just a few weeks ago, headlines went viral about the undeniable success of “Dennis Rodman’s daughter,” and her athletic prowess. At 18 years of...
Chauvin Guilty Verdict Exposes Understanding And Ignorance In Sports
When the jury found Derek Chauvin guilty on all three counts for killing George Floyd, the reactions were swift.
Most celebrated, cheering a verdict that...
Boxing’s Politics Gave Rise To Jake Paul, But He’s No Pro Boxer
Over the weekend, YouTube sensation Jake Paul knocked out a shapeless Ben Askren and the internet exploded.
Yet regardless of the hype, dominance on social...
Dwyane Wade Purchases Ownership Stake In Utah Jazz
Big news from the NBA as future Hall of Famer, Dwyane Wade, purchased an ownership stake in the Utah Jazz.
The eight-time All-NBA player with...
Sports Reacts To Horrific Police Killing Of Daunte Wright
Once again we were forced to watch the unnecessary, infuriating, and horrific killing of another Black man by the police. And once again it...
The Fire Still Burns Inside As Steve “USS” Cunningham Readies For Triller Fight Club...
There are some boxing purists that say that Triller Fight Club, the new promotion that is the brainchild of Snoop Dogg and entertainment visionary...
We Need More Adia Barnes!
The 2020-21 Women's tournament dwarfed everything the men's tournament gave fans. And its greatest gift to us all was the Arizona Wildcats' head coach,...
Hubert Davis Hired As UNC Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Big news from Chapel Hill as long-time assistant coach and Tar Heel alum, Hubert Davis, has been hired as the new head coach for...
Dawn Staley Leads From The Front, Where She’s Always Been
Real basketball fans know who Dawn Staley is.
NCAA Champion (2017).
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer (2013).
Three-time Olympic Gold Medalist (1996, 2000, 2004).
Five-time WNBA...
Mike Woodson Returns To The Indiana Hoosiers As Head Coach
Mike Woodson has long history with basketball, but most recognize him for his time in the pros.
He was an NBA player for 10...
Georgia Needs Baseball To Hit Back Against Jim Crow Once More
In 1964, when slugger Hank Aaron heard that the Braves planned to move to Atlanta, he told a reporter, “I have lived in the...
Black Excellence In NCAA Wrestling Has Deep Roots
Collegiate wrestling isn't widely recognized as a home for Black champions. But if you're "rooting for everyone Black", you need to pay attention to...
If You Know Boston’s History, Then You Know How Gangster LeBron James’ Boston Power...
LeBron James is fearless on the court, taking it to anyone and everyone who stands in his way. Yesterday he did it again in...
“Credentialed While Black” Happened To Ewing As It Happens To Us
The Big East men’s basketball tournament championship game is set for Saturday night, and the jokes about how Patrick Ewing should arrive at Madison...
Russell Westbrook To Launch “Why Not? Academy” In South LA
NBA players have long been involved in uplifting communities across the country and world, especially as it comes to education. Now Washington Wizards star...
So College Athletes Can’t Make Business Decisions But Everyone Else Can?
Remember when Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones said the quiet part out loud regarding capitalism, the NCAA, and student-athletes?
“Why should we have to go...
Masai Ujiri Uses Vindication To Address Harsh Reality Facing Black People
As the Raptors were celebrating their win over the Warriors in the 2019 NBA Finals, Toronto's team president, Masai Ujiri walked on to the...
Why Do You Care What Brett Favre Thinks?
Brett Favre is a Hall of Fame quarterback. One of the best to play the position. That's understood.
But what I don't understand is why...
Legendary Temple Owls Coach, John Chaney, Passes Away At 89
For those who watched college basketball in the 80s and 90s, certain coaches stood out and apart from the rest.
Names like Lou Carneseca,...
Saroya Tinker’s Heroic Face-Off Against Racism In Women’s Hockey
Historically, when a Black woman is one of the few in her vocation and calls out systemic issues, men, mostly white men, often utilize...
Converse To Honor Legendary All-Black Crispus Attucks H.S. Basketball Team
This spring, Converse will honor the 1954-55 Crispus Attucks High School Basketball team from Indianapolis as part of their "Breaking Down Barriers" collection.
This team,...
On Inauguration Day We Reflect On The Last Four Years of Colin Kaepernick
Inauguration day 2021 brought a sense of calm, civility, excitement, pride, and professionalism that moved us light years away from the embarrassing, toxic, tumultuous,...
Kyrie Irving Bought George Floyd’s Family A House
While some are busy ripping Nets' guard Kyrie Irving for being selfish, distant and immature, they fail to understand just how deep pain, suffering...
Thabo Sefolosha’s NYPD Lawsuit Shows Victim Payouts Often Hide Lighthanded Officer Punishments
In the morning of April 8th, 2015, Atlanta Hawks' guard, Thabo Sefolosha was outside of a New York nightclub with a teammate when they...
LeBron James’ No-Look 3 Was A Bet For A “Benjamin”
Everyone is talking about LeBron James' no-look 3-pointer from last night's game against the Houston Rockets. But this morning we're finding out a little...
The College Football Playoff Is College Sports’ Ultimate Quasi-Caste System
As great as it is, college football has never been a system of parity or equal opportunity.
Whether the top and playoff-bound teams were selected...
