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Charles Barkley is facing backlash for comments he made about Breonna Taylor. On Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, Barkley and his fellow commentators on “Inside of NBA,” Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O’Neal, shared their thoughts about the case before the Los Angeles Lakers faced off against the Denver Nuggets. Barkley suggested that Taylor’s death…

Like many in America, LeBron James has had enough. The NBA superstar took aim at the lack of respect given to Black women. James was responding to a grand jury’s decision to not charge the White cops who are responsible for killing Breonna Taylor. “I’ve been lost for words today! I’m devastated, hurt, sad, mad,”…

Gale Sayers, universally considered one of the greatest running backs in NFL history and a Chicago Bears legend, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, after a long battle with dementia. He was 77. Sayers is hailed in Chicago for his humanity and spectacular exploits on the football field. He was so electrifying that he…

The Pittsburgh Steelers decided to make a statement during the first week of the NFL season by honoring Antwon Rose, Jr. In 2018, Rose, 17, made national headlines when he was shot and killed by East Pittsburgh police officer, Michael Rosfeld. The incident occurred during a traffic stop when Rose in a car that was…

WNBA star Maya Moore shocked the sports world when she decided to step away from a winning team to fight for social justice. During her hiatus from the Minnesota Lynx, Moore helped to free a Black man from prison who was wrongfully convicted. Jonathan Irons was convicted at 16 for breaking into a home in…

Houston Rockets gaurd Danuel House has been forced to leave the NBA bubble after violating safety protocols. On Sept. 11, league officials announced House’s suspension from the campus in Orlando, Florida, according to ESPN. The NBA’s investigation revealed that House allowed a woman, who served as a COVID-19 tester, in his room for multiple hours…

In a move to shed light on the need for racial equality in the United States, players with the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans locked arms during a moment of silence as the 2020 NFL season kicked off on Thursday night, Sept. 10. However, some fans at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, responded…

A member of the Houston Rockets could be suspended for allegedly sneaking a woman into his hotel room. On Sept. 10, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports revealed that Danuel House Jr. is the player who is under investigation. House may have allowed a COVID-19 testing official into his room. Following the reported incident, House was…

Jayden Keyshawn Parrish was excited to begin his freshman year at Statesboro High School in Statesboro, Georgia. On Aug. 27, Parrish felt sick after coming home from football conditioning and practice, according to WSAV. Parrish developed a fever and chills the next day and eventually began vomiting before his mother decided to take him to…

A college football player reportedly died due to complications from COVID-19. On Sept. 8, California University of Pennsylvania announced that Jamain Stephens, 20, passed from the novel virus. Stephens, in his junior year of college, was the son of former NFL player Jamain Stephens, who played football for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals. “Jamain…

Teams in the NFL did not have any intentions of signing Colin Kaepernick. According to a report by Pro Football Talk, teams only showed interest in Kaepernick as a media ploy. Following the death of George Floyd, the NFL began to speak out against racial injustice and appeared to make an effort to provide funding…

The Brooklyn Nets shocked the sports world by naming Steve Nash as its head coach. Nash, a former two-time NBA MVP, will lead a team that will feature All-Stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. However, the Nets‘ decision to hire Nash, who is White, is receiving a lot of criticism because Nash does not have…

Many believe that former NFL player Brian Urlacher revealed his true colors with a social media post that condemned the NBA boycott. On Aug. 27, the former Chicago Bears player posted a note on Instagram that attempted to minimize the NBA players’ decision to refuse to play following the shooting of Jacob Blake. Urlacher posted,…

Brother From Another

“Brother From Another” makes its debut as the first official sports-driven show on NBC freshman streaming platform Peacock Network. Led by Michael Smith (ESPN His & Hers, SportsCenter) and Michael Holley (New York Times Best Selling Author), the aim is to broaden discussions not just on sports, but politics and other notable topics. With a…

An NBA photographer was fired for a racial attack against Kamala Harris on social media. Bill Baptist, who had served as an NBA photographer for over 30 years, posted a meme on Facebook that disparaged Harris, who is the Democratic vice presidential candidate, according to ESPN. WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes blew the whistle on the…

Morgan Stanley‘s Global Sports and Entertainment division has been named an institutional financial advisor participant of the National Football League Players Association, the labor union for professional football players in the NFL. In an effort to address the financial needs of its participating athletes, the NFLPA launched its Institutional Financial Advisors Registration Program in 2019,…

The Atlanta Hawks recently hosted a one-hour discussion called “EmpowHER by Lady Ballers,” which featured a conversation with two-time WNBA champion and activist Renee Montgomery and College Park Skyhawks general manager Tori Miller. The conversation was moderated by Annie Finberg, a reporter and senior coordinator of digital content for the Atlanta Hawks. With more than…

The U.S. Navy SEALs are launching an investigation after video emerged of K-9 dogs being trained to attack a man wearing a Colin Kaepernick replica jersey. Although the video went viral on July 31, 2020, the alleged incident occurred in 2019 during a fundraising event at the National Navy SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce, Florida,…

Ciara and NFL star Russell Wilson announced the addition of a new family member as the 34-year-old songstress gave birth to a baby boy, according to her social media pages. Ciara posted footage of herself holding the newborn while wearing a black mask. “Happy Birthday Win! Mommy and daddy love you,” Ciara wrote as a…

The Tampa Bay Rays became the first professional sports team to shed light on the murder of Breonna Taylor. In a message meant to bring attention to Major League Baseball’s opening day, the Rays tweeted, “Today is opening day, which means it’s a great day to arrest the killers of Breonna Taylor.” The Rays’ stance…