Trailblazing Black Coaches in the NCAA
Coaches who have made a lasting impact in the NCAA
Coaches who have made a lasting impact in the NCAA
NBA Icon Allen Iverson partnered with Viola, a Black-owned multinational cannabis business, co-founded by former NBA player and CEO Al Harrington. ‘The Answer’ secured a multi-year partnership that spans cannabis, products and merchandise.
The Los Angeles Lakers returned to the NBA Finals for the first time in a decade to face the Miami Heat in Game One inside the Orlando Bubble on Wednesday. While the Heat jumped out to a hot start in the first quarter, Los Angeles rebounded to outlast Miami 116-98 and would lead by as many as 32 points in the game.
“Don’t let eight pounds of air be the sum total of your existence,” the words of the legendary basketball coach, John Thompson II are etched in the lobby of Georgetown University’s McDonough Arena, where his legacy as the first Black coach to lead a team to the NCAA men’s basketball championship will forever be cemented in history.
“God please be with the families involved. Heal every broken heart and be there in their time of need! Still can’t believe this” -Paul George
Lakers’ star LeBron James became the fifth all-time scorer in NBA history with a 44-point performance surpassing Wilt Chamberlain in the team’s second straight victory against the Portland Trail Blazers on Nov. 14.
Rashad McCants was selected as the #1 pick in Ice Cube’s inaugural Big 3 League
When it comes to the world of sports commentary, few voices, faces or names are more recognizable than that of Stephen A. Smith.
Shaquille O’Neal, Sheryl Swoopes, Allen Iverson and Cumberland Posey were among those that were honored on Friday, September 8.