In an effort to promote more inclusivity in the majorette dance scene, North Carolina A&T State University junior Jada Mayes wanted to form a plus-size dance team on campus that would exhibit the dancers’ talent and agility. In April, she did so, creating Liquid Gold. “I knew A&T is where I wanted to go and...
NBA Summer Playoffs: Jazz vs. Rockets
Twitter: @GGirlSports The Summer League semifinals are today, and it’s down to four teams, the Rockets, Jazz, Cavaliers and Nets. In case you missed my last article, I discussed the odds and stats for the Cavaliers vs. Nets game today. Both the Utah Jazz and the Houston Rockets are undefeated, and will play today at 6...
Brewers finish sweep of Reds for control of NL Central
Christian Yelich homered and drove in two runs and three relievers combined on 3 1/3 scoreless innings as the visiting Milwaukee Brewers rallied for a 4-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds Sunday to complete a three-game sweep Read more…
Rev. Jesse Jackson steps down as head of Rainbow PUSH
CHICAGO — The Rev. Jesse Jackson announced Saturday that he will step down as president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the Chicago-based civil rights group he founded more than 50 years ago. Jackson, 81, announced his resignation during a quiet farewell speech at the organization’s annual convention, where the group paid tribute to him with...
Brewers going for sweep — shutout-style — vs. Reds
The Milwaukee Brewers have used overpowering pitching and timely hitting to recapture first place in the National League Central from the Cincinnati Reds Read more…
WNBA All-Star Game: Prop Bets & Odds
Twitter: @GGirlSports Tonight, is the 2023 WNBA All-Star Game between Team Stewart and Team Wilson. In the previous article, I discussed the best odds and stats for the Money Line, Totals, and Spread. In this quick article, I will break down some player prop odds, and other betting scenarios. Depending on which Sports Book, you are...
Orioles’ Kyle Gibson goes for 10th win as Marlins visit
The Baltimore Orioles picked right up where they left off prior to the All-Star break, and they are eager to keep it going Read more…
NBA: Who will win the Summer League?
Twitter: @GGirlSports With three days left in the NBA 2K24 Summer League, the race is tight for the championship. If you’re in a legal state and of legal age, some books are still offering future betting. As of right now, the Cleveland Cavaliers are the favorite, with the Houston Rockets trailing. Both the Cavaliers and...
How women are redefining soca music
As the second wave of carnival celebrations wash across the Caribbean diaspora this summer — from Crop Over in Barbados and Spicemas in Grenada to Caribana in Toronto — there’s one sound that’s dominating the road: soca. With the pulsating rhythm of drums, powerful lyricism, and adept storytelling that inspires fêters — or partygoers — to...
Jackie Young has found her place with the Las Vegas Aces and as a WNBA All-Star
Jackie Young walked up to A’ja Wilson with a sense of disappointment. It was the day after the Las Vegas Aces beat the Washington Mystics in a regular-season game in 2020 during the WNBA bubble season in Bradenton, Florida. Young, who played 15 minutes against the Mystics, went scoreless in the game. “Dang, you had...








