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The NBA is issuing its second round of grants for programs within the Black community to help create jobs and career advancement. This grant is a part of the NBA’s commitment to put $300 million into underserved Black communities. The $3 million grant will go directly to nine organizations, including …

Major League Baseball (MLB) announced today that it is moving its 2021 All-Star Game out of Atlanta in response to a new Georgia voting law that many believe will disproportionately affect residents of color, potentially restricting voting access. “Over the last week, we have engaged in thoughtful conversations with Clubs, …

The NBA has hit Kevin Durant with a $50,000 fine for his heated exchange with actor Michael Rapaport that was leaked on social media. On Friday, the NBA said in a statement that “Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant has been fined $50,000 for using offensive and derogatory language on social …

Even if you are not an avid sports fan, we can all agree that the NBA is home to some of the finest men, on and off the court. Let’s take a look at some of the best eye-candy ever to shoot a free throw. 1. It’s only fitting that …

Following Hulu’s announcement of Mike Tyson’s miniseries without his participation, the boxing legend announced that he would produce a limited series featuring Jamie Foxx. Producers include filmmaker Martin Scorsese and actor Jamie Foxx. In a statement released Monday, Tyson said, “I’ve been looking to share my story for quite some …

NBA superstar LeBron James suffered a high ankle sprain and will be out indefinitely, the Los Angeles Lakers announced on Saturday. James left during the first half of the Lakers’ 99-94 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Hawks forward Solomon Hill collided with James’ right ankle while going for a loose …

Rob Gronkowski usually avoids commenting on former teammate Aaron Hernandez, but in an interview for the 10 Questions with Kyle Brandt podcast, the footballer opened up. “Aaron was a great player. He was a great football player. But, I mean, I get questions like that all the time about him …

DeShaun Watson has been sued by a female masseuse who says she was sexually harassed by the NFL star during a botched session — but Watson denies the charges, saying he was the victim of a ruse. On Tuesday, the woman filed her case. Watson was getting a massage from …

Kansas has been forced to withdraw from the Big 12 Tournament after a player tested positive for COVID-19. The Kansas basketball team, known as The Jayhawks, was set to compete against the Texas Longhorns Friday night in the league’s semifinals. While the Kansas player remains unidentified, sources claim that it …

Cam Newton will be returning to the New England Patriots in a new lucrative, one year deal. Newton is reportedly finalizing a deal worth up to $14 million, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Nearly $6 million of which is tied to incentives, another source told ESPN’s Mike Reiss. The …

An announcer in an Oklahoma high school basketball game called players “f***ing n*****s” over a live mic because they were kneeling during the national anthem before a game this week. According to TMZ, the incident happened as the Norman High School girls basketball team faced off against Midwest City during …

The NFL has informed all teams that the 2021 salary cap will be $182.5 million per club. The amount is a decrease of 8 percent from last season, but the cap didn’t fall as low as initially feared. According to Yahoo Sports, this is approximately $15.7 million less than the …

A judge ruled Monday that the names of four Los Angeles County Sheriff Department deputies who allegedly took or exchanged gruesome photos of the scene of NBA legend Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crash would be released to his wife, Vanessa Bryant. According to court records, attorneys for the LASD and Los …

An exclusive Logoman patch card signed by LeBron James in his rookie year has sold for $1.29 million in an auction. Goldin Auctions handled the sale of the autographed 2004 Logoman game-used patch card. In total, the card sold for USD 1,291,500, which is an all-time record for any LeBron …

Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons have been pulled from the NBA All-Star Game this Sunday due to the league’s strict COVID-19 protocols. According to CNN, the NBA released a statement hours before tipoff that explained their decision. “Prior to traveling to Atlanta, Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons had contact …

According to NBC’s TODAY Show, the NFL has appointed its first Black female game official, Maia Chaka. “It’s a privilege to be a part of the National Football League,” Chaka said. She said that on Monday when she received the call about the job offer she thought she was being …

Florida A&M University has partnered with Nike for a six-year deal that will make Nike FAMU’s exclusive athletic gear provider. The deal with NIKE, Inc. means that FAMU’s official athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment will come directly from the sporting company. As a bonus, the school’s and women’s basketball teams …

Mississippi legislators have passed a bill banning transgender athletes from competing on all-female sports teams in schools and universities. On Wednesday, the state House voted 81-28 to pass the Mississippi Fairness Act after it had already passed in the state Senate last month, 34-9. Now, the bill will need to …

Football star J.J. Watt has signed a two-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals that is worth more than $31 million. The deal was announced on Monday, with the former Houston Texans star being guaranteed $23 million. Watt posted a photo of himself on Twitter wearing a Cardinals t-shirt while working …

Tiger Woods is thanking his fellow golfers and fans following a serious car accident that left him with several leg injuries. On Sunday night, the 45-year-old golf pro expressed his gratitude on Twitter for the many well wishes he received after news broke of the car wreck. “It is hard …