Ice Cube’s BIG3 franchise Becomes the First Certified Black-owned Sports League
There’s big news for sports enthusiasts, Ice Cube’s BIG3 basketball organization has officially been declared a Black-owned sports…
‘NYC Point Gods’ Takes Us Back to a Special Time in NYC Basketball
I am a 70s baby, born and raised in New York City when New York City was real.…
Did You Know Charles Cooper Became the First African-American Player Drafted By An NBA Team on This Day?
This Day In History: April 25th In a sport that consists of more than 65% Black athletes, it…
Did You Know the First All-Black Professional Basketball Team Was Established on This Day?
This Day In History: February 13th During a time when basketball teams were segregated, one all Black team…
UConn Must Pay Former Men’s Basketball Coach Kevin Ollie $11m
In March of 2018, Kevin Ollie, then head coach of the UConn Huskies men’s basketball team, was fired…
Lusia Harris, Trailblazing Basketball Legend, Passes Away
Sad news to report this morning as basketball legend Lusia Harris, the first and only woman officially drafted…
The Knicks Are Giving Fans Heartache Once Again
The thing about being a true Knicks fan is that you’re used to disappointment and heartbreak. You swear…
This Day in History: Basketball Superstar Wilt Chamberlain
Wilt Chamberlain, at over 7 feet tall, towered over the competition throughout his record-breaking career in the N.B.A.…
One-Armed Basketball Sensation, Donato Domínguez, Gets Offer From HBCU Tennessee State
His basketball talents are unquestionable and his scoring ability is remarkable. But Hansel Emmanuel Donato Domínguez’s game is…
Zaila Avant-garde Makes History at Scripps National Spelling Bee
Zaila Avant-garde has made history as is the first African American 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee champion. The…
Celtics Officially Introduce New Head Coach Ime Udoka
The Ime Udoka era officially began today for the Boston Celtics. And the Boston’s new head coach wasted…
NBA Head Coaching Hires Of Jason Kidd and Chauncey Billups Are Lauded and Critiqued
In a twenty-four hour span, the NBA saw two of their own move into the head coaching ranks.…