Basketball
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: JULY 19 adidas Gauntlet Finale
Docuseries To Explore HBCU Basketball Phenom’s Journey

A docuseries about Howard University basketball standout Makur Maker is coming to Apple TV+.
by Brandee Sanders
05.11.21
NBA 2K20: Welcome to the Next
Dwyane Wade Acquires Ownership Stake In Utah Jazz

Retired NBA star Dwyane Wade has acquired an ownership stake in the Utah Jazz.
by Brandee Sanders
04.18.21
Minnesota Lynx v Chicago Sky
WNBA Initiative Will Combat Racial Disparities In Healthcare

The WNBA has unveiled an initiative designed to address racial health disparities faced by Black women and girls.
by Brandee Sanders
04.18.21
Los Angeles Lakers v Golden State Warriors
LeBron James Becomes Part-Owner Of MLB Team

LeBron James and his business partner Maverick Carter are part-owners of the Boston Red Sox.
by NewsOne Staff
03.21.21
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Racist Blames His Racism On Low Blood Sugar

A high school basketball announcer caught on a hot mic hatefully directing the N-word at players as they kneeled during…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
03.13.21
Minnesota Timberwolves v Philadelphia 76ers
Joel Embiid To Donate $100K To Philadelphia Shelters

NBA star Joel Embiid will donate $100,000 to homeless shelters in Philadelphia.
by NewsOne Staff
03.08.21
Houston Rockets v Chicago Bulls
Russell Westbrook To Open Schools In Los Angeles

NBA star Russell Westbrook is opening a middle school and high school in Los Angeles.
by NewsOne Staff
02.28.21
Los Angeles Lakers v Charlotte Bobcats
Mamba Mentality: Kobe Bryant’s Top 5 Career Highlights

After a 20-year career, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bean Bryant played his final NBA game against the Utah Jazz…
by John Cannady, The Urban Daily Staff
01.26.21
"Uncle Drew" New York Premiere
Chris Webber Creating Series About The ‘Fab Five’

Basketball legend Chris Webber is creating a series about the Fab Five.
by NewsOne Staff
01.10.21
2019 NHL Awards - Declaring Our Principles-Advancing Equity
Danita Johnson Makes Major League Soccer History

Danita Johnson is the first Black president in Major League Soccer history.
by NewsOne Staff
01.09.21
Atlanta Hawks v Brooklyn Nets
Kyrie Irving Covers Tuition For HBCU Students

NBA star Kyrie Irving covered tuition costs for students at Lincoln University.
by NewsOne Staff
01.02.21
New Orleans Pelicans v Miami Heat
Moe Harkless Covers Rent For NYC Families

NBA player Moe Harkless donated rent money to families in need in New York City.
by NewsOne Staff
12.26.20
Los Angeles Lakers v Golden State Warriors
LeBron James’ Foundation To Open Akron Community Center

The LeBron James Family Foundation will open a community center in Akron that will provide families with financial literacy resources…
by NewsOne Staff
12.19.20
Denver Nuggets v Los Angeles Lakers
LeBron James Is TIME’s Athlete Of The Year

LeBron James has been named TIME’s 2020 Athlete of the Year.
by NewsOne Staff
12.12.20
2019 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony
Teresa Weatherspoon Named Full-Time NBA Assistant Coach

WNBA legend Teresa Weatherspoon has been named full-time assistant coach of the New Orleans Pelicans.
by NewsOne Staff
11.23.20
Utah Jazz v Minnesota Timberwolves
NBA Player Robert Covington Donates $1M To HBCU

NBA player Robert Covington donated $1 million to his alma mater Tennessee State University.
by NewsOne Staff
11.16.20
Oklahoma City Thunder v Utah Jazz
Chris Paul Enrolls At Winston-Salem State University

NBA star Chris Paul has enrolled at Winston-Salem State University.
by NewsOne Staff
10.04.20
Tracy McGrady Visits Shenyang
Nonprofit Launched To Address Racial Inequities In Sports

A new nonprofit will focus on racial, social and economic equality within the sports industry.
by NewsOne Staff
09.07.20
Oklahoma City Thunder v Houston Rockets - Game Five
NBA Restart Season Faces Uncertainty As Players Strike

The Milwaukee Bucks are the first to demonstrate their protest by not playing a game.
by Royce Dunmore
08.27.20
Toronto Raptors v Brooklyn Nets
Fred VanVleet Speaks To Taylor Rooks About Jacob…

He also challenges reporters on how they feel about the incident.
by Royce Dunmore
08.26.20
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