After recordings of Clippers owner Donald Sterling surfaced, many people looked to the team for how they would respond. When players turned their warm-up gear inside out – hiding the Clippers logo – in protest, some complained it wasn’t enough. It turns out, however, that Clippers players were instrumental in securing action by the NBA to ban Sterling […]
Wednesday morning, the “NewsOne Now” panel was ready to take on the Donald Sterling case. Host Roland Martin was joined by comedians for Wildin’ Out Wednesday and, believe me, they had a field day with the Clippers owner who’s now dealing with the fallout from his recorded comments. They went in! Listen to the full […]
Many issues have been discussed after tapes allegedly of Clippers owner Donald Sterling making racist remarks surfaced. Naturally, many are concerned with the content of the recordings but there’s an important question that few have addressed: were the recordings even legal? In many states, it is illegal to record someone without their knowledge and consent. The “NewsOne […]
UPDATED 4/29/14, 2:54 p.m. EST: At the news of the NBA deciding to ban Donald Sterling for life, after he admitted to making the statements that recently aired, the Rev. Al Sharpton (pictured) released the following statement: “The lifetime banning of Donald Sterling is a bold and appropriate action in this matter. This […]
Jason Collins, 35, is expected to sign a 10-day contract with the Brooklyn Nets today and will be available to play with the team when they meet the Los Angeles Lakers tonight in the Staples Center, reports Yahoo Sports. RELATED: Michael Sam: NFL Prospect Announces That He’s Gay Jason Collins: NBA Player Comes Out As Gay In Sports Illustrated As previously […]
For Black History Month, NewsOne honors GAME CHANGERS: Everyday heroes whose actions make life better for the people around them. SEE ALL OUR GAME CHANGERS HERE. Violet Palmer Place of Residence: A National Basketball Association arena near you or Los Angeles. Why She’s a Game Changer: Palmer is currently the only female referee in the NBA. […]
Violet Palmer (pictured), the NBA’s lone female referee, spoke with CNN about her experience in the league. SEE ALSO: Obama Commutes Drug Sentences For 8 Drug Convictions Among other things, Palmer noted the rampant sexism she faced after being hired in 1997. “‘You’re not going to make it.’ ‘Why are you here? Go back to WNBA.’ […]
Former NBA All-Star Chris Gatling (pictured) faces criminal charges, after being accused of squatting in an upscale Paradise Valley, Ariz., home for more than a year then trying to rent the residence on Craigslist, according to CBS 5. SEE ALSO: New Black Appointment Showcases Racist Italy An Arizona police document states that Gatling allegedly broke in to […]
UPDATED 4/29/13, 1:27 p.m.: The Rev. Al Sharpton released the following statement, regarding NBA player Jason Collins coming out as gay: The announcement made by NBA center Jason Collins today about being a gay male marks the first time a professional athlete has openly confirmed his sexuality. This is a breakthrough moment in sports and […]
In the Black community, men who express even a passing, friendly physical affection toward each other are often subject to ridicule and homophobic attacks. But on the basketball court, the sight of men kissing, hugging and patting each others’ backsides scarcely draws a comment. Why is that? In “OUT OF BOUNDS” — an exclusive NewsOne documentary — journalist […]
Over the years, the fan’s avid support of the marketing merchandise generated by NBA stars has made more than a pretty penny for such footwear brands, such as Chuck Taylor, and Converse, and Nike. Now a new brand is on the block, Herstar, with a line of stilettos that have the logos of individual teams […]
Jordan Hill of the Los Angeles Lakers faces a third-degree felony assault charge after he allegedly choked and shoved his girlfriend of two years, Darlene Luna, last February at his Houston apartment reports ESPN. SEE ALSO: Wall St. To Slash 21K Jobs Hill, who is in his third year in the league, was a Houston […]
