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Coco Gauff and Franciso Lindor at the New Balance store in New York City. (Photo by Derrel Jazz Johnson.)

Coco Gauff victorious on the 1st day of 2023 US Open

Teenage tennis superstar Coco Gauff shook off a slow start to win in three sets 3-6, 6-2, 6-4, over German Laura Siegemund with stars including former First Lady Michelle Obama, Gayle King, and Mike Tyson on the first day of the 2023 US Open. In the time slot previously reserved for tennis GOAT Serena Williams, Gauff was surprised by the play of her opponent, losing the first set. She discussed it after the match.

August 29, 2023 3 Comments

Rich Paul’s 6 keys to success after leaving LeBron James’ nest

The complete story of Rich Paul hasn’t always been told. Many sports fans know Paul has been longtime friends with NBA superstar LeBron James and that the baller eventually

August 28, 2023 No Comments

Simone Biles makes history twice at US Gymnastics Championships

Simone Biles recently competed in the 2023 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships, making history twice. The athlete became the first gymnast to win eight all-around titles and

August 28, 2023 No Comments

No Prime, no problem: JSU blows out S.C. State in 1st post-Deion Sanders game

In the Tigers’ first game of the post-Deion Sanders era, Jackson State blew past South Carolina State 37-7 in the 2023 SWAC-MEAC Challenge on Aug.

August 27, 2023 No Comments

Sha’Carri Richardson and Team USA sweep 4×100 relays for world title

The USA men’s (Noah Lyles, Fred Kerley, Trayvon Bromell, and Cravon Gellespie) and women’s (Tamari Davis, Twanisha Terry, Gabby Thomas, and Sha’Carri Richardson) track and

August 27, 2023 No Comments

Teens Arrested on Gun Charges After Football Game Incident

A Georgia high school football game ended in the third quarter after a gun scare. On Aug. 25, in Columbus, Georgia, a live broadcast showed

August 27, 2023 No Comments

Bryce James, LeBron James, Bronny James, Carmelo Anthony and Kiyan Anthony

How Carmelo Anthony feels about his son Kiyan’s growing popularity (video)

Following Bronny James‘ Sierra Canyon graduation, all eyes turned to Kiyan Anthony in the world of high school basketball. The 16-year-old junior’s clout is on

August 27, 2023 No Comments

OTX GM Brandon Rhodes reveals process building boxing experience like no other

Boxing has never been seen like this before. For every Friday in the month of August, Overtime hosted its OTX Friday Fight Nights at the

August 26, 2023 No Comments

Black woman brings home 1st US women’s discus world sports

On Aug. 22., Hawaiin-native Laulauga Tausaga-Collins, 25, won a gold medal in the women’s discus at the 2023 World Athletic Championships in Budapest, Hungary. This

August 26, 2023 No Comments

“Georgia Coach Boots Black Player Over Locs (Video)”

A Black college baseball player has been kicked off his school’s team because of the length of his hair. Outfielder Asher Akridge, a Valdosta State University student

August 24, 2023 No Comments

Football star Lois Cook is grateful for ‘Money in the Making’ program

Starting off playing football as a child, Lois Cook always knew this was the sport she was supposed to be in. She attended Clark Atlanta

August 24, 2023 No Comments

Serena Williams uses TikTok to reveal she’s given birth to 2nd daughter

Serena Williams has given birth to her second daughter with husband Alexis Ohanian. The 41-year-old tennis icon gave TikTok fans a first glimpse of the

August 23, 2023 No Comments

Steph Curry claims he’s the greatest NBA point guard ever (video)

Steph Curry ignited an X (formerly known as Twitter) tizzy when he declared he is the best point guard the NBA has ever produced. For those

August 22, 2023 1 Comment

KSI opens up about ‘very private’ relationship with mystery girlfriend

KSI wants to keep his relationship “very private.” The 30-year-old influencer and boxer hasn’t publicly revealed the identity of his partner, and he admitted he

August 22, 2023 No Comments

Sha’Carri Richardson only spoke to Black media after world championship win

On Aug. 21, Sha’Carri Richardson became the fastest woman in the world at the 2023 World Athletics Championships held in Budapest, Hungary. Yet, she made

August 22, 2023 107 Comments

6 facts about Salma Paralluelo; named Best Young Player by Women’s World Cup

Spanish forward Salma Paralluelo took home Best Young Player Award of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup after the country defeated England 1-0 in the

August 21, 2023 No Comments

Angel Reese pays tuitions of high school girls basketball team

Collegiate basketball champion Angel Reese has not just been getting the bag since her LSU Tigers captured the title in April, she has been giving

August 21, 2023 1 Comment

Coco Gauff makes history again after win in Cincinnati

Cori “Coco” Gauff once again etches her name into the tennis history books yet again after her latest vanquishing in suburban Cincinnati on Sunday, Aug.

August 21, 2023 3 Comments

Michael Jordan will be in pain after hearing his son’s latest announcement

Marcus Jordan and Larsa Pippen are continuing to build a strong relationship, and apparently, they’re ready to take things to the next level. TMZ caught

August 18, 2023 2 Comments

Zaya Wade came out to NBA superstar before her father, Dwyane Wade

Dwyane Wade‘s 16-year-old child first opened up about her gender identity to an NBA star, but it wasn’t her superstar father. In 2021 on “No

August 16, 2023 No Comments