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CC Sabathia: Hip-hop’s first Baseball Hall of Famer
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CC Sabathia: Hip-hop’s first Baseball Hall of Famer

Hip-hop has its first Hall of Famer in Cooperstown. When Carsten Charles Sabathia Jr. got the call that he would be enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Jan. 22 — on the first ballot no less — the Vallejo, California, native celebrated with friends and family and it hit me clear as...

Phoenix Mercury acquire Alyssa Thomas from the Connecticut Sun
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Phoenix Mercury acquire Alyssa Thomas from the Connecticut Sun

Written by Sara Jane Gamelli X Instagram It’s official. Alyssa Thomas is bringing the engine to the valley and it’s an end of an era Connecticut. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) Thomas, 32, has spent all 11 seasons with the Connecticut Sun. Today, ESPN’s Alexa Philippou first reported the Phoenix Mercury will acquire Alyssa Thomas...

WNBA News: Aces, Sparks, Storm finalize three-team trade for Loyd, Plum
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WNBA News: Aces, Sparks, Storm finalize three-team trade for Loyd, Plum

Written by Sara Jane Gamelli X Instagram The WNBA is back, and Jewell Loyd and Kelsey Plum have landed with new teams. The Los Angeles Sparks are acquiring Kelsey Plum in a three-team trade, sending Jewell Loyd to the Aces. In exchange, the Seattle Storm will receive center Li Yueru and draft capital. (Photo by...

Jalen Hurts’ return to Super Bowl comes with quiet dominance
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Jalen Hurts’ return to Super Bowl comes with quiet dominance

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 QBs from the grassroots level to the NFL. PHILADELPHIA — The magical rookie season of Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels came to an end at Lincoln Financial Field on...

Patrick Mahomes, Super Bowl-bound Kansas City Chiefs continue to break new ground
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Patrick Mahomes, Super Bowl-bound Kansas City Chiefs continue to break new ground

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 QBs from the grassroots level to the NFL. KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Before delving into the Kansas City Chiefs’ 32-29 victory Sunday night over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship...

Unrivaled everything: A recap of opening night
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Unrivaled everything: A recap of opening night

Written by Sara Jane Gamelli X Instagram TikTok The first Inaugural night of Unrivaled has come and gone, and it’s safe to say the league has exceeded expectations. Photo Credit: Unrivaled Co-founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, Unrivaled allows athletes to compete while staying stateside during the offseason. A one-of-a-kind 3-on-3 league,...

Top 8th Grader In The Country Will Conroy Jr. Is A PROBLEM!
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Top 8th Grader In The Country Will Conroy Jr. Is A PROBLEM!

Top 8th grade point grade Will Conroy Jr. and PGE went against Cali Hogs at the Sports Academy National Cup session 2. Conroy Jr. has one of the best games for his class and the IQ of any top players in the nation. The post Top 8th Grader In The Country Will Conroy Jr. Is...

Russell Westbrook has found a gentle landing in his rollercoaster career
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Russell Westbrook has found a gentle landing in his rollercoaster career

The NBA is nothing if not chaotic. I often liken it to reality television — where drama reigns supreme, and I can’t help but be drawn to its most outlandish players. Few characters have been more intriguing to watch than Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook. After spending his first 11 seasons with the Oklahoma City...

Unfiltered Raptors Insights with Hello and Welcome’s Will Lou & Alex Wong
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Unfiltered Raptors Insights with Hello and Welcome’s Will Lou & Alex Wong

In this edition of Hoopsology, Justin and Matt welcome the hosts of the Hello and Welcome podcast which covers the Toronto Raptors, Will Lou & Alex Wong. Along with getting their favorite basket ball memories, Will and Alex provide insight into if the Raptors rebuild is moving in the right direction, why Steve Nash should...