LeBron “Bronny” James Jr., the elder son of four-time NBA champion LeBron and Savannah James, appears to have cleared another hurdle in his journey toward becoming an NBA player, but he’s already facing “nepo baby” criticism before he’s even hit the big league. According to ESPN, Bronny James has been medically cleared by the NBA’s...
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Potential No. 1 draft pick Alexandre Sarr excited about chance to play for Atlanta Hawks
CHICAGO – During the reveal of 2024 NBA draft lottery, 7-foot-1 Alexandre Sarr stretched out his long legs in the front row with hopes of getting insight into where he will be playing next season. Once the stunning results were announced to the public, the heralded Frenchman learned he could end up moving back to...
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Shannon Sharpe Plays Therapist as Charles Barkley Recounts How His Deadbeat Dad Flew Across the Country and Cussed Him Out for Flunking Spanish and Unable to Graduate
NBA legend Charles Barkley recently joined host Shannon Sharpe on his “Club Shay Shay” podcast, delving into his upbringing in rural Alabama, his family dynamics, temper, and illustrious career. The former Philadelphia 76ers forward shared a story he’s often told about his absentee father, whom he had only seen a handful of times during his...
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It’s official: A’ja Wilson is getting her own Nike signature sneaker
At last, we can all stop asking the same question about WNBA superstar A’ja Wilson. The 27-year-old center for the Las Vegas Aces and her longtime endorser, Nike, now have an answer to one of the most polarizing prompts in women’s basketball — Where is A’ja’s signature shoe? On Saturday, Nike officially announced Wilson as...
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Howard University elects its first transgender student body president
When Jay Jones first came to Howard University, she didn’t expect to one day become president of the student body, let alone make history as its first transgender president. In late March, Howard students elected Jones, a junior political science major from Fort Worth, Texas, as president of the Howard University Student Association for the...
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Former top prospect Jalen Lewis has eyes on the NBA
OAKLAND, California – Former Denver Nuggets assistant coach Chris Farr turned to the potential NBA prospect and asked, “What time is it?” Former Overtime Elite forward Jalen Lewis looked at his smartwatch and responded, “It’s 12:32 p.m.” Farr, NBA star Damian Lillard’s former basketball trainer, looked at Lewis directly and said, “Thank them and move...
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Dawn Staley turned South Carolina into a powerhouse with relationships and X’s and O’s
South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley had a lot to celebrate on her 54th birthday May 4. In nearly 25 years of coaching collegiate basketball Staley has earned three national titles in seven years and catapulted the Gamecocks from a middle-of-the-pack SEC team to a national powerhouse program for women’s basketball. For Staley’s former...
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Alex Sarr, Cody Williams can look to NBA brothers for guidance
The Oklahoma City Thunder are past being contenders for a No. 1 pick or lottery selection in the NBA draft. Drafting such talented players as forward Chet Holmgren, wing Jalen Williams and guard/forward Josh Giddey over the last three years has changed the fortunes of a franchise now in the second round of the NBA...
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Fashion’s biggest night brought out Angel Reese, Ben Simmons, Lewis Hamilton, Odell Beckham Jr. and more
Every year on the first Monday in May the biggest celebrities, movie stars, musicians, and athletes gather to celebrate the Met Gala. Contrary to popular belief, the Met Gala is not a costume party, but rather a fundraiser for The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Designers dress guests (handpicked by Vogue magazine’s...
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Fashion’s biggest night brought out Angel Reese, Ben Simmons, Lewis Hamilton, Odell Beckham Jr. and more
Every year on the first Monday in May the biggest celebrities, movie stars, musicians, and athletes gather to celebrate the Met Gala. Contrary to popular belief, the Met Gala is not a costume party, but rather a fundraiser for The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Designers dress guests (handpicked by Vogue magazine’s...