On this episode of Hoopsology Matt takes us through a deep dive of the past decade of NBA basketball starting from the tail end of the Spurs/LeBron Heat rivalry, through the rise of the Warriors and the 3 point shot, and arriving where we are today in the 2024-2025 NBA Season with special notes on...
Fans mourn the death of ‘Mr. CIAA’ Abraham Mitchell at age 95
If you are familiar with the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association’s annual basketball tournament, you most likely have heard of Abraham Mitchell, known affectionately by fans as “Mr. CIAA.” Mitchell, who earned the “Mr. CIAA” moniker for his commitment to attending CIAA basketball games and the postseason tournament in color-coordinated suits that represented the team he...
Ran Carthon, Jerod Mayo, Antonio Pierce and the NFL’s fast clock for some
Over the past few days, Tennessee Titans general manager Ran Carthon, New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo and Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce joined the ranks of the unemployed, cutting into the NFL’s recent gains in inclusive hiring. The ouster of Carthon is perhaps the biggest blow to the league’s expanded efforts...
#1 Player Aj Dybantsa Goes INSANE @ Hoophall West!
#1 player AJ Dybantsa & Utah Prep faced off against Faith Family in Arizona at The Hoophall West Classic. The post #1 Player Aj Dybantsa Goes INSANE @ Hoophall West! appeared first on Ballislife.com.
Black coaching pioneer Tyrone Willingham wants success for Penn State’s James Franklin, Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman
The more I’ve listened to Marcus Freeman and James Franklin, the more I’ve thought about Tyrone Willingham. Freeman is the 38-year-old head football coach at Notre Dame, Franklin, 52, is the head coach at Penn State. On Thursday, Freeman and Franklin will make history when they become the first African American head coaches to face...
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham is playing like an NBA All-Star
The “Detroit vs. Everybody” moniker was popularized in 2012 by an apparel brand in the city. The way the Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham looks at it now, it’s him and Detroit versus Everybody. In his first three seasons, Cunningham was on a Pistons team that endured 192 losses, including an NBA record-tying 28-game losing...
Lamar Jackson isn’t just this season’s NFL MVP. He’s the MVP of an idea.
Star Black quarterbacks no longer are the exception – they’re the rule. Throughout the football season, this series will explore the prominence and impact of Black quarterbacks from the grassroots level to the NFL. BALTIMORE — With a 35-10 victory over the Cleveland Browns on Saturday, the Baltimore Ravens clinched the AFC North for the...
Bryce James & Sierra Canyon Vs Squad Full Of SHOOTERS | Game Ends In SHOCKING Way…
Sierra Canyon took on Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara, CA in a sold out gym. The fans and players were trash talking Bryce James & Sierra Canyon. The energy in this game was unmatched as Santa Barbara became a problem for Sierra. This game came down to a buzzer beater. The post Bryce James &...
Akili Smith, Oregon and walking in a father’s footsteps
SAN DIEGO – The communication between Akili Smith and Akili Smith Jr. began as it often does – crystal clear without a word being uttered. With football practice finally finished one day in early December, the younger Smith – a quarterback at San Diego Lincoln High and a top college recruit – was eager to...
Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynt Marshall leaves with respect, positive impact on organization
Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynt Marshall walked into the Mavericks’ 2024 Holiday Party on Dec. 21 excited to boogie to her beloved “Cupid Shuffle” at some point while singing to the top of her lungs on the dance floor. To her emotional surprise, it was actually a 65th birthday party/retirement soiree for the Mavs’ adored outgoing...









