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Colin Kaepernick sent a letter to LeBron James thanking him for using his platform to raise awareness about the shooting of unarmed Black Man Jacob Black in Wisconsin last week. The letter started by saying: “Four years ago on August 14, 2016, I began protesting against systemic racism and social injustice. Truth is what I […]
The Hall of Famer, and Legendary Georgetown College Basketball Head Coach John Thompson has passed away. Initially reported by DC Radio station, The Team 980. Thompson was the first black coach to win the NCAA championship. He led the Hoyas to the title in 1984. Thompson coached many NBA players, including Patrick Ewing, Alonzo Mourning, Dikembe Mutombo […]
A moment in sports history took place on Wednesday in the NBA. The Milwaukee Bucks players refused to leave the locker room to take the floor for Game 5 of their first-round series against the Orlando Magic. Why? Jacob Blake. That’s why. Another act of police violence against a Black person, this time in their […]
Idris Elba is teaming up with production company Workerbee, to produce a documentary series called Idris Elba’s Fight School. The series focuses on helping 7 underprivileged youths by putting them through an experimental boxing school that teaches discipline, determination and focus. The four part series will cover the fighter’s 6 month stint in the school […]
Governor Cuomo said lower-risk sports such as tennis, soccer, cross country, field hockey, and swimming can begin competing on September 21 in all regions. Higher-risk sports, including football, wrestling, rugby, and ice hockey, will be allowed to practice, but are not yet authorized to play. Teams will not be allowed to travel, practice, or play outside […]
Shaquille O’Neal has a new multiyear TV Deal with Turner Sports. Shaq will be executive producer for a number of projects with Turner Sports’ Bleacher Report. Plus, appear on NBA TV and contribute to NBA.com. His NBA TV airtime will include new show The Business of Basketball. He also reached a development deal with WarnerMedia […]
When WNBA Atlanta Dream co-owner Kelly Loeffler wrote a letter to WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert, not happy about the league’s decision to honor the Black Lives Matter movement. That’s when WNBA Players called for change, wanting Loeffler out as co-owner of the Dream. Loeffler is still a co-owner, but another title could change. This week WNBA […]
Whether it’s COVID-19 concerns or current racial tensions. According to a new survey by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), approximately 90 percent of retailers reported an increase in firearm and ammunition sales during the first half of 2020 versus the first half of 2019. The highest overall firearm sales increase comes from Black men and […]
Is J. Cole going to tryout for the NBA’s Detroit Pistons? On Monday, the Pistons tweeted should “hit us up for that tryout” .@JColeNC we see you out here. You said they only got 12 slots on the Pistons. Hit us up for that tryout. This is for all the dreamers @bleacherreport #Dreamville https://t.co/6K24xaI28b pic.twitter.com/GYuG5LvqDE […]
NBA player Tobias Harris on Monday demanded that Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron arrest the police officers involved in the death of Breonna Taylor. Harris spoke briefly to the media as he and other NBA players and staff preparing for the league’s modified and isolated restart in Orlando, Florida. The Philadelphia 76ers forward was asked […]