No profession seems to embody a more “Mama, I made it” moment than signing your first professional basketball contract. But for mere mortals, it’s just to be expected: a lavish, charmed life designated by supermen over 6’4.” But the glory road is flooded with blood, sweat, and tears. And while some celebrate the course with popped bottles and […]
Sharapova admitted to failing a drug test via her use of a formally legal substance and claims she did not know that the substance was forbidden.
Filmmaker Damon Kwame Mason‘s documentary Soul On Ice, chronicles the little known black history facts of the NHL. He talks to the Tom Joyner Morning…
Although reigning NFL MVP and Carolina Panthers superstar quarterback Cam Newton is largely out of the news cycle after his team’s Super Bowl 50 loss to the Denver Broncos, he’s still making headlines. Black sportswriter Kimberley A. Martin, who covers the New York Jets, shared a letter she received from a racist reader after recently writing […]
As we celebrate the birthday of Michael Jordan - the man who made us all want to follow our dreams and buy his shoes - we take a look back at his best games and the sneakers he rocked during them.
Parents of former Little League baseball players from the Jackie Robinson West team in Chicago have sued multiple parties over scrutiny their children faced after they were stripped of their national title two years ago.
As Kobe Bryant takes a victory lap around the States during his last season in the NBA, he's been getting bountiful gifts, and giving some, too.
Cam Newton is not here for your judgment calls.
The Golden State Warriors visited President Barack Obama, a famed basketball enthusiast, at the White House on Thursday, producing inspired social media commentary.
Professional athletes have it all: star power, talent, money, and of course, beautiful women.
The John Wooten Leadership Awards is a celebration of diversity in the NFL and has quickly emerged as one of the most must attend events during the…
