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Chicago Bulls v Milwaukee Bucks

Milwaukee Bucks, NBA Cares Renovate Community Center

The Milwaukee Bucks joined forces with NBA Cares to renovate a local community center.
by Brandee Sanders
07.19.21
Utah Jazz v New Orleans Pelicans

Donovan Mitchell Renovates Children’s Village Hoops Courts

NBA star Donovan Mitchell recently renovated basketball courts at The Children’s Village Community Center.
by Brandee Sanders
07.10.21
Miami Heat v New Orleans Pelicans

Bam Adebayo Aims To Bridge Miami's Digital Divide

NBA player Bam Adebayo helped surprise students at a Miami-based after-school program with digital learning tools.
by Brandee Sanders
05.30.21
New York City Continues To Idle During Coronavirus Shutdown

NBA Players Association To Renovate Historic Rucker Park

The National Basketball Players Association is donating $360,000 to revitalize Harlem’s historic Rucker Park.
by Brandee Sanders
05.31.21
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
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