Serena Williams’ dreams of securing another win at Wimbledon were dashed on Tuesday. The seven-time champion retired from her first-round match after sustaining a leg injury. ESPN reports that Williams slipped on Centre Court during her match with Aliaksandra Sasnovich and needed to take an injury timeout to receive treatment. Williams attempted to continue …
Read More »Harlem Globetrotters Pen Open Letter Asking NBA to Make Them an Official Franchise
On Monday, the Harlem Globetrotters addressed an open letter to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, requesting that the team be recognized as an official franchise. The Globetrotters issued a statement reiterating the letter’s content, urging the NBA to recognize the Globetrotters’ accomplishments to basketball, namely the NBA’s integration, and stating that …
Read More »Coco Gauff Now The Youngest Player To Make The Grand Slam Quarterfinal In 15 Years
Coco Gauff is making history as the youngest tennis player in 15 years to make the Grand Slam Quarterfinal. The 17-year-old who hails from Atlanta is the youngest player to reach the quarterfinals since Nicole Vaidisova in 2006. She’s also the youngest American since Venus Williams at the 1997 U.S. …
Read More »Simone Biles Wins Seventh U.S. Gymnastics Title Ahead of Tokyo Games
Simone Biles appears to be well-prepared for her trip to Japan. The 24-year-old won her seventh U.S. title on Sunday night, delivering another stunning—and stunningly easy—performance that left little doubt that the pressure surrounding her bid to become the first woman to win back-to-back Olympic all-around gold medals in more …
Read More »NFL Ends Policy That Assumes Black Players Have Lower Cognitive Function
In a $1 billion settlement of brain injury claims, the NFL vowed on Wednesday to stop using “race-norming,” which presumed Black players started with inferior cognitive function, and to evaluate historical results for any potential race prejudice. It was more difficult for Black retirees to show a deficit and qualify …
Read More »Vanessa Bryant Calls Out Nike Over ‘MAMBACITA’ Sneaker Leak, Says They Were Not Approved To Be Made
Vanessa Bryant recently took to social media to explain her outrage over the manufacturing of the Nike sneakers that she designed in honor of Kobe and her daughter Gianna because they should’ve never been released. Early Thursday morning, Bryant clarified the matter, claiming that during recent negotiations with Nike, she assisted …
Read More »Fan Arrested After Throwing Water Bottle At Kyrie Irving’s Head
On Sunday night, another dumb fan attempted to hit Kyrie Irving in the head with a water bottle, and this time the perpetrator was apprehended. The event occurred at TD Gardens in Boston, where you can see the bottle come within an inch of Kyrie’s head as he was heading …
Read More »He Is Not One Of Them: Tristan Thompson Says He’s Pulling Up On Fans Who Spit On Him, “I’ll Follow You Right To Your House”
Tristan Thompson has weighed in on the shocking Trae Young encounter with a fan and reminds spectators of the sport that he is not the one to try. “I dare a motherf—– to spit on me,” the Celtics forward stated while speaking with the media. “I’ll follow you right to …
Read More »Russell Westbrook Addresses 76ers Fan Who Dumped Popcorn on Him
A Philadelphia 76ers fan made the terrible decision of dumping popcorn on Russell Westbrook as he walked to the locker room after suffering an ankle injury during last night’s playoff game. The fan who dumped popcorn on Russell Westbrook last night has had his season tickets revoked. He is now …
Read More »Basketball Africa League Player Terrell Stoglin Says J. Cole’s Presence in the BAL is “Disrespectful” To Other Players
Last week, AS Sale guard Terrell Stoglin became the first player in the Basketball Africa League to score 40 points in a game, making him the league’s leading scorer. The former Maryland baller used his platform as one of the league’s biggest names to speak out about J. Cole’s inclusion …
Read More »Michael Jordan Opens Up About His Final Conversation With Kobe Bryant
Michael Jordan is set to induct Kobe Bryant into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Saturday, in what is sure to be an emotional moment. Jordan was asked by Bryant’s widow, Vanessa, to induct Bryant, something he called “a great honor.” Jordan also expressed his initial hesitation before concluding …
Read More »Jacksonville Jaguars Reportedly Planning To Sign Tim Tebow To One-Year Deal
Tim Tebow could make his return to the NFL this year. The Jacksonville Jaguars reportedly plans to sign the quarterback turned tight end to a one-year deal. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport tweeted the news on Monday, saying, “The #Jaguars are planning to sign QB-turned-TE Tim Tebow to a 1-year deal, per …
Read More »Chad ‘Ochocinco’ Johnson Agrees To Fight On Mayweather vs Paul Undercard
Former NFL star Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson announced on the I AM ATHLETE podcast that he agreed to an exhibition boxing match on the Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul undercard. This will be the former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver’s first boxing match. Ochocinco, 43, said he was approached by Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe to fight on the undercard …
Read More »LeBron James Wants The Creator Of The NBA Play-In Tournament To Be Fired
LeBron James wants the creator of the NBA play-in tournament to be fired. Following Sunday’s 121-114 loss to the Toronto Raptors, James went to Twitter to share his thoughts. “Whoever came up with that shit needs to be fired,” the basketball star tweeted. “Whatever.” The Los Angeles Lakers ball player …
Read More »Medina Spirit Wins 147th Running Of The Kentucky Derby
Medina Spirit shocked racing fans Saturday when he won the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby. Ridden by jockey John R. Velazquez and trained by Bob Baffert, the horse entered the race with 12-1 odds. The win gives esteemed trainer Bob Baffert his record-breaking seventh Derby win. The win gave Velazquez his fourth Derby …
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