Written by: Sara Jane Gamelli X Instagram TikTok (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) There are ten games on the NBA state, including two prime time matchups. Damian Lillard, of the Milwaukee Bucks will have his homecoming against his former team, the Portland Trail Blazers. Portland (14-33, 8-13) will host the Bucks (32-15, 11-10 away) tonight,...
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‘We Value What It Represents’: MLB, Baseball Clubs to Replace Jackie Robinson Statue Stolen and Destroyed In Kansas
Major League Baseball and its 30 clubs will replace the Jackie Robinson statue that was stolen before being burned and destroyed in Wichita, Kansas. The statue was cut off at the ankles and stolen on Jan. 25 before being found in a trash can on Jan. 30. According to ABC News, officials are calling the...
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The case for LeBron James and Stephen Curry teaming up
Last year, the NBA created a promotion that pitted “rivals” against each other to boost ratings and interest. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry have never needed such billing. Their championship battles are the stuff of legend. Curry and the Warriors won in 2015, overcoming a remarkable individual...
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Former Raider, Rocky star Carl Weathers dead at 76
Carl Weathers, the actor who starred in the Rocky franchise, Predator, and The Mandalorian, died on Feb. 1, according to Variety. He was 76. Read more…
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Ben Simmons is the hero the NBA Players Association didn’t know it needed
Ben Simmons shows up to work, posts up on the bench in vibrant fits, shades and quietly monitors the Nets from afar. The Nets well-compensated point forward has one of the best desk jobs in the NBA. Simmons being back on the shelf to rest another affliction once made him a maligned figure, but he...
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Steph Curry and Sabrina Ionescu to Compete in 3-Point Showdown
Sabrina Ionescu made history with 37 points in the 2023 WNBA 3-point contest. She’s set to face off against Steph Curry in a historic shootout during NBA All-Star weekend. Sara Jane Gamelli X Instagram TikTok (Photo by David Becker/NBAE via Getty Images) For the first time ever, two of the most prolific shooters will compete...
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Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero has grown as a leader in Year 2
On Thursday, several nervous basketball stars will find out if they were selected to participate in the 2024 NBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis. Ten starters have already received an invite and 14 reserves spots are left. For players such as Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, the invite is nothing more than a formality. As...
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Wait, did Zach Wilson think he and Aaron Rodgers were making a buddy movie together?
Well, here’s a shocking revelation: The Zach Wilson-Aaron Rodgers relationship reportedly soured as the 2023 season progressed in New York. Go figure. Apparently, Wilson thought he’d be able to stay in direct contact with Rodgers after Rodgers’ Achilles injury in Week 1. Obviously, that didn’t happen and Wilson, among… Read more…
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Historically Black colleges expand esports imprint by adding teams and places to play
Morehouse College student Kaleb Howard said the Maroon Tiger Gaming group he co-founded at the university started with five friends who had nothing to do during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. The bored freshmen at the Brazeal House dorm at Morehouse entered a Call of Duty tournament for students from historically Black colleges and universities on...
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NBA betting: favorite player props for Jan. 29
Written by Sara Jane Gamelli X Instagram TikTok There is a huge Monday night NBA slate, including 12 games on the schedule. Starting at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. ET, there are several key matchups. With some sort of a rivalry brewing, the Los Angeles Lakers (24-34, 7-15 away) will face off against the Houston...