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Saints' Alvin Kamara arrested on battery charge in Vegas after casino fight
NFL running back Alvin Kamara was arrested on suspicion of battery resulting in substantial bodily harm just hours after playing The post Saints' Alvin Kamara arrested on battery charge in Vegas after casino fight appeared first on TheGrio.
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Steph Curry Signs UCONN’s Aziz Fudd To Partnership Deal
Fudd and Curry's relationship dates back a few years when Fudd attended Curry's elite camp in 2018.
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Marshall High School Girls Basketball Coach, Dorothy Gaters Honored by Mayor and CPS | Chicago Defender
Chicago Public Schools and Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot honored legendary Marshall High School Head Coach Dorothy Gaters during halftime of the Girls Varsity City Championship at UIC’s Credit Union1 Arena. CEO Pedro Martinez, CPS faculty, family, and friends celebrated Gaters for her stellar 45-year
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Chicago Sky Win WNBA Championship - Texas Metro News
On Sunday, James Wade, the head coach of the Chicago Sky, became the third Black head coach in WNBA history to win a WNBA championship when his team defeated the Phoenix Mercury 80-74 in Game 4 of the best of 5 series. It is the first championship for the WNBA team and fitting that they
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Renee Montgomery - North Dallas Gazette
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Renee Montgomery, a two-time WNBA champion and vice president of the Atlanta Dream, has purchased a stake in the franchise and is now co-owner. Montgomery is the first retired player to own and serve as an executive of a WNBA team. The
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NBA Exploring In-Season Tournament Once Again & Hopeful It Can Start As Soon As Next Year
The NBA is revisiting the idea of adding a new in-season tournament, not unlike the WNBA's Commissioner's Cup, and it could begin as early as the 2022-23, according to ESPN. Acceptance of the proposal would also mean a reduction in the current number of regular games per season, from 82 to 78.
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What's Going On | New York Carib News
In NYC 11/2 winners are Eric Adams, mayor; Jumaane Williams, re-elected public advocate; Kristin Richardson Jordan won City Council District 9 race in Manhattan.
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LeBron James & Twitter Clown Kyle Kuzma’s Oversized Raf Simons Sweater
NBA ballers are more than just athletes. They are also fashion enthusiasts. But sometimes, they do put on some struggle fits that have us scratching our heads. Kyle Kuzma's choice of sweater garnered a plethora of jokes from Twitter users and Kuzma's NBA brethren.
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Former Pro Athletes To HBCU Sports Pipeline Could Fix Coaching Diversity Issues
The attention and spotlight on HBCU sports are at one of their highest points in recent history. A huge reason for that is the influx of former professional athletes taking head coaching jobs at these institutions and providing their guidance and expertise to the next generation.
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Saint Lucia Basketball Federation Launches New Publication
Press Release:-  The Saint Lucia Basketball Federation is elated to present its latest initiative, Swish! A Saint Lucia Basketball Publication. The sports magazine, a first for the federation, endeavors to sensitize basketball enthusiasts as well as individuals with a keen interest in the sport
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Hands & Feet: WNBA Player Shows Mean Knuckle Game In Off-White Jordans, Apologizes For Fade Delivery
WNBA player Courtney Williams posted, and quickly deleted, footage of herself in an all-out brawl. After backlash for seemingly endorsing and making light of the fade delivery, she apologized.
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WNBA Star Candace Parker's Favorite Love Language Is "Support And Represent What I Put Time And Energy Into"
After dropping her daughter off at school in the morning, Candace Parker had a few meetings to tend to before her interview with ESSENCE. Nonetheless, the Chicago Sky player
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The WNBA this year celebrates 25 years as a successful pro league, and Black-owned media dutifully played an unrecognized but important role in its success. Source
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Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and City of Chicago Announce Parade and Rally to Celebrate 2021 WNBA Champion Chicago Sky - The Chicago Crusader
The City of Chicago will celebrate the 2021 WNBA Champion Chicago Sky on Tuesday, October 19 with a downtown parade and rally. The parade will begin at 11AM when the
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Congrats!! Candace Parker Reveals She & Anya Petrakova Are Married & Expecting A Baby [Photos]
Parker hit Instagram to reveal the news on Tuesday, December 15. Head inside to see photos from their wedding.
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The NBA Is Investigating Phoenix Suns Owner, Robert Sarver, Over Alleged Racist and Sexist Behavior • EBONY
Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver is currently being investigated by the NBA after allegations of his racist and misogynist behavior that created a toxic work environment, ESPN reports. The investigation comes on the heels of a scathing, 7,000-word report published by ESPN on Thursday, written by
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New Wolves owners say fairness is the magic formula
New Minnesota Timberwolves minority owners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez have promised a commitment to diversity. Source
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Surveillance of women in sport called ‘widespread’
'Women’s basketball is actually incredibly anti-Black.' Source
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NAACP: Pro Athletes Shouldn't Join Texas Teams Amid GOP 'Assault' On Human Rights
"Texas is not safe for you," the NAACP told pro athletes about new laws targeting abortion and voting rights. "Look elsewhere."
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WNBA Star Candace Parker And Wife Announce The Birth of Their Son
Groundbreaking WNBA star Candace Parker recently announced the arrival of her newborn son Airr Parker with her wife Anna Petrakova.
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Bennett, No. 1 Georgia remain perfect, rout Tennessee 41-17 | The Atlanta Voice
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Georgia Bulldogs are ranked No. 1 and just finished off a perfect run through the Southeastern Conference schedule. They’re not satisfied yet. Stetson Bennett ran for a touchdown and threw for another as Georgia routed Tennessee 41-17 Saturday. The Bulldogs
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Study exposes more sports media bias
Black W players received less than half the coverage of White players, even though they won 80% of the 2020 postseason awards. Source
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Former Pro Athletes To HBCU Sports Pipeline Could Fix Coaching Diversity Issues
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NBA Star Chris Paul Named Inaugural Recipient of the Kobe & Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award - Houston Forward Times
The WNBA announced that Phoenix Suns’ 12-time All-Star guard Chris Paul has been named the… The post NBA Star Chris Paul Named Inaugural Recipient of the Kobe & Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award appeared first on Houston Forward Times.
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Nia Coffey,Chiney Ogwumike lead Sparks past Aces in scrimmage - L.A. Focus News
By all accounts, the Sparks’ first warmup went well: Led by Nia Coffey’s 20 points, they beat the Las Vegas Aces 80-71 on Sunday in a scrimmage on the road. The Aces fielded a nearly full roster except for point guard Chelsea Gray, the former Sparks’ star who signed with Las Vegas during free
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Staples Center Is Changing Its Name To Crypto.com Arena
Staples Center is getting a new name. Starting Christmas Day, it will be Crypto.com Arena.
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Debut Capital Powers Investor Program with Olympic and WNBA Athletes
Sanya Richards-Ross, Lauryn Williams, Chelsea Gray and Lexie Brown are in a class of their own as they participate in Debut Capital's inaugural Investor-in-Residence Program.
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