Posts Tagged ‘Basketball’
NBA agent Chris Gaston recalls the historic deal he landed during COVID
With the NBA trade deadline having come and gone less than a week ago, players are either worked up over being moved to another team or breathing easy at the…
Read MoreMichael Jordan donates $10M to open 2 more North Carolina clinics
Michel Jordan is cracking his wallet wide open once again to help open two more clinics near his North Carolina home state that serve underprivileged community members. Jordan, 57, is…
Read MoreAT&T Dream in Black honors future makers and everyday heroes
DALLAS, Feb. 9, 2021 — This Black History Month, AT&T* Dream in Black presents the return of Black Future Makers, a future-forward celebration of inspirational people in the culture. The…
Read MoreJohn Chaney, Hall of Fame college basketball coach, dead at 89
Temple University basketball’s Hall of Fame head coach, John Chaney, has died. He was 89. It has been reported by the university that Chaney died of an unspecified illness. Chaney…
Read MoreDwyane Wade’s son Zaire angry after losing game of 1-on-1 to dad (video)
The son of NBA legend Dwyane Wade was steaming mad after his father dusted him off in a game of 1-on-1. Zaire Wade, 18, was irate at his father D-Wade,…
Read More‘True to Atlanta,’ 85 South assists Hawks with 2021 season announcement (video)
After a disappointing 2020 season, the Atlanta Hawks is hopeful that this year will turn up a playoff appearance with new additions such as Clint Capela, Rajon Rondo and Danilo…
Read MoreKobe Bryant’s Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony postponed
Kobe Bryant’s official induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts, has been postponed until spring 2021, the NBA announced on Sunday, Nov. 29. ESPN reports…
Read MoreObama was forced to quit coaching his daughter’s team due to complaints
Former President Barack Obama delivered some enthralling anecdotes about his time inside the White House in his upcoming memoir, A Promised Land. According to an excerpt obtained by The Sunday…
Read MoreHBCU Elite 100 provides college opportunities to high school basketball players
On Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, at the International Sports Arena, Stone Mountain, Georgia, some of the best athletes will get an opportunity to showcase their skills with the hopes of…
Read MoreMaster P’s son, star basketball recruit Mercy Miller, considers HBCU
Master P’s son, Mercy Miller, could be the next top recruit to consider attending an HBCU. On Sept. 30, Miller and his family announced that he received an offer to…
Read MoreNBA player Donovan Mitchell pledges $45K toward education of Jacob Blake’s sons
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…
Read MoreShaquille O’Neal opens up about ‘hurt’ and regret following loss of Kobe Bryant
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…
Read MoreSnoop Dogg, Big Sean and other celebrities honor Kobe Bryant on social media
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…
Read MoreHow you can use the Mamba mentality to live your best life
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…
Read MoreMalcolm Batchelor explains the value of being a ‘present and patient’ father
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…
Read MoreCoach Mark Mayfield shares his philosophy for winning on and off the court
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…
Read MoreKobe Bryant to be honored with LA Area Emmy Governors Award
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…
Read MoreAllen Iverson To Receive $32 Million Payday From Reebok
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…
Read MoreBasketball star Mikey Williams could change college sports by attending an HBCU
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…
Read More2-sport star athlete, Jamari Smith, drowns in Alabama lake at age 18
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.…
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