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NBA star Donovan Mitchell is committing to give tens of thousands of dollars to improve the lives of Jacob Blake’s children. The Utah Jazz player has pledged $45,000 toward the education of Blake’s three sons, who saw their father, an unarmed Black man, shot in the back seven times by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The…

Shaquille O’Neal is still “hurt” by the things he “never said” to Kobe Bryant. The 48-year-old retired basketball star was left heartbroken when his former LA Lakers teammate lost his life in a helicopter crash earlier this year, which also claimed the lives of Bryant’s 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others. And now, O’Neal has…

A day after what would’ve been Kobe Bryant’s 42nd birthday on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, the city of Los Angeles is celebrating a day named in his honor, and tributes to the NBA legend are rolling in as “Mamba Week” continues. In Orange County and Los Angeles, Monday, Aug. 24, was officially declared Kobe Bryant…

Have you gotten your s— together yet? Kobe Bryant’s legacy was a reminder to all of us that living your best life is the only option. The path to happiness is attainable with self-discovery and soul searching. I want to believe that you’ve made strides to live your best life. If you’re not there quite…

If ever there was a fitting image of faith and duty-bound fatherhood, it is that of elementary school teacher and basketball coach, Malcolm Batchelor. An educator for nearly two decades (19 years) in Atlanta-area schools, Batchelor served in the US military before attending Clark Atlanta University, where he met his wife, April, the first week…

A native of Los Angeles, Mark Mayfield graduated from the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, where he won an NAIA basketball championship in 2002. A decorated player in the junior collegiate circuit as well, Mayfield received his B.S. in physical education while in Oklahoma. After conquering the competition and hanging up his playing…

Late basketball legend Kobe Bryant will be posthumously honored with the LA Area Emmy Governors Award next month. The basketball legend will be recognized posthumously since being selected by the award committee. He has been chosen thanks to “his legacy of philanthropy, community building and inspiration that extended beyond the basketball court.” The Emmy Governors…

Basketball great Allen Iverson is known for his successful career in the NBA, his iconic style that changed the game, and his smart business moves. Iverson, who turned 45-years-old on Monday, has a lot to celebrate, including a significant payout that he can expect in the next 10 years on his 55th birthday. According to…

Mikey Williams is considered one of the top high school basketball stars in the nation. At age 15, Williams has won fame due to his quick crossover dribble and monstrous slam dunks over teens twice his size. The 6-foot-2 Williams could be considered a physically-stronger version of NBA legend Allen Iverson. But Williams, a rising…

The state of Alabama, family and friends of Jamari Smith, are mourning the life of a two-sport star athlete who drowned to death in a lake on Wednesday, May 27. He was 18. According to ESPN, Smith, known affectionately as “Chop,” was swimming with friends at a lake in Alabama, when he grew weary, then…

The ESPN documentary “The Last Dance” continues to reveal the interworkings of the Chicago Bulls dynasty, which ruled the NBA during the 1990s. However, on the episode that premiered on Sunday, May 10, 2020, the film revealed how Michael Jordan would push his teammates with the goal of making them perform better. Jordan led the…

The U.S. government continues to face backlash over its handling of the Paycheck Protection Program that originally was created to help small businesses across the nation affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the program’s $349 billion fund was quickly depleted, and thousands of small businesses had to figure out ways to raise funding on their own.…

Kobe Bryant changed the way Kanye West “looks at life.” The NBA star tragically passed away in January when he and eight others — including his 13-year-old daughter Gianna — lost their lives during a helicopter crash. And West — who dubbed the sporting legend as one of his “best friends” — has now said…

Vanessa Bryant mourned the “senseless” death of her beloved husband Kobe Bryant on the anniversary of his retirement from the NBA. The late basketball superstar would have marked four years of retirement on Monday, April 13, 2020, but sadly lost his life at the age of 41 in January, when he and their 13-year-old daughter Gianna…

It’s no secret that Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant had a love-hate relationship during their time as teammates with the Los Angeles Lakers in the early 2000s. O’Neal and Bryant won three NBA championships together and were viewed as one of the best duos in NBA history. However, the two feuded as two alpha males…

LeBron James needs to step aside because his daughter Zhuri is ready for the spotlight. If you didn’t know who she was before, the youngest member of the James family will definitely catch your attention with the latest showcase of her dance moves. Like many families across the country, the Jameses are spending quality time…

The thing that endeared Kobe Bryant even more to his fans — and helped him gain a multitude of new fans — is that while he was coldhearted and bloodthirsty on the court during his Hall of Fame career, he was remarkably gentle and attentive with his four girls. The many photos and videos of…

LeBron James shared an update about the upcoming release of Space Jam 2 in light of the global health crisis. A number of movies have shelved production and pushed back their release dates due to measures to help prevent the spread of the respiratory illness, but the basketball legend believes the partly animated sequel will still…

The coronavirus continues to affect the quality of life for people around the world. The latest social gathering to be affected by the virus is the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments. On March 11, the NCAA announced that it will restrict fan access to the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments due to the coronavirus…

Jasmine Jordan understands what it takes to achieve greatness. The daughter of legendary NBA player and owner Michael Jordan, she was raised to put in the focus and hard work to accomplish success. A graduate of Syracuse University where she studied sports management, Jordan now works as a field representative for the Nike Jordan Brand.…