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This morning, Hall of Famer and once home run king and Atlanta Braves legend Henry Louis “Hank” Aaron has passed away at the age of 86. He leaves an indelible legacy on the baseball field and off it. In 1934, Aaron, the son of Herbert and Estella Aaron, was born …

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said Monday that he rejects the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Donald Trump.  Belichick, who is friends with Trump, explained his decision in a statement, citing the riots at the Capitol building on Wednesday. “Recently, I was offered the opportunity to receive the …

The Los Angeles Lakers want to take a shot at visiting the White House when Joe Biden gets in office to celebrate their 2020 NBA Championship. According to Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes, “Members of the franchise—from players to management—see it as a pleasure and an honor to have their accomplishment …

During a recent appearance on the All Things Covered podcast, Shaquille O’Neal spoke about Rudy Gobert and his deal. “I’m not gonna hate, but this should be an inspiration to all the little kids out there,” Shaq said. “You average 11 points in the NBA, you can get 200 million.” …

On Wednesday, the Detroit Pistons announced that hometown rapper Big Sean would be joining the organization as Creative Director of Innovation.  According to the Pistons website, the Grammy-nominated artist will give the team “creative counsel and strategic guidance” on various team initiatives, including “team merchandise design, in-game experience, co-branded community, and social responsibility activation,” …

The NBA has placed Covid-19 protocols for all NBA players, and James Harden is currently under investigation after videos of him at a strip club surfaced. The Houston Rockets star took to Instagram to clarify some details regarding the video that showed him partying. He said, “ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER. …

Kobe Bryant is being honored by the Los Angeles Lakers with their 2020 championship rings, including 2 touching tributes to the late NBA legend in the design. Before the season opener against L.A. Clippers, Lebron James, Anthony Davis, and other 2019-20 squad members received their massive rings. The rocks are …

To “highlight the contributions of the pioneers who played from 1920-1948”, Major League Baseball Commissioner has announced that the Negro League will be “Major League” status, Sports Illustrated says. “All of us who love baseball have long known that the Negro Leagues produced many of our game’s best players, innovations, …

According to reports, a Georgia youth football coach has been banned for life from the American Youth Football League after he struck a player in the helmet twice during a game. Many are outraged about the video that has since gone viral this week. On Wednesday, LeBron James took to …

Kyrie Irving posted a statement today in response to a $25,000 fine from the NBA for failing to meet his preseason media obligations quota. The Brooklyn Nets Point guard posted a statement in a slide on his Instagram Story along with a quote from legendary activist Malcolm X. “I’ve had …

TIME magazine has named the Los Angeles Lakers star, LeBron James, Athlete of the Year, to recognize what the star has achieved both on and off the court. In October, LeBron led the Lakers to a record-equalling 17th championship title, with the majority of the campaign being held in an …

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has issued updated coronavirus health and safety guidelines for its teams ahead of the new season later this month, including possible disciplinary actions for players going to bars or attending large gatherings. According to the 158-page Health and Safety Memo obtained by ESPN, The NBA …

Hopefully, there won’t be any ear-biting this go around, but it looks like Evander Holyfield, 58, and Mike Tyson, 54, are coming close to an agreement for a third fight. According to TMZ Sports, Evander said, “I’m a very confident person.” He added, “I think it’s gonna happen.” After Mike …

As of yesterday, 48 NBA players have tested positive for the coronavirus since testing resumed last week. According to the league and National Basketball Players Association, 546 players were tested between Nov. 24-30 during the initial phase of testing after returning to team markets. That means about 9% of the …

Superstar athlete Anthony Davis has agreed to a five-year, $190 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. The contract sees Davis with the Lakers until 2023, giving him the option to terminate the contract after his fourth year. Davis joined the team last offseason, leading the team to win their first …