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...
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The father-son duos who have won a Super Bowl
If the 49ers win the Super Bowl, running back Christian McCaffery will join his father, Ed, as a Super Bowl Champion. The same with San Fran’s head coach Kyle Shanahan. With a victory, he and his father Mike Shanahan will be two coaches with Super Bowl victories. Here is a list of all the other...
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Donnie Simpson’s legacy in Black radio will never be duplicated
A half-century and then some. Fifty-five years, to be exact. Such is how long Donnie Simpson held court on radio stations in Detroit, Washington, and millions of homes, cars, barbershops and salons across the country. Simpson, who turns 70 on Tuesday, is embarking on the next chapter of a Hall of Fame career, one that...
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TKO, WWE’s billion-dollar parent company, apparently can’t afford a PR Expert
It should be stated that wrestling press conferences are something of a farce to begin with. They’re the equivalent of asking the cast of Game of Thrones to meet the press right after a season finale, or whatever other show you want to substitute in. Are you asking the character a question or the actor?...