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NBA Star Karl-Anthony Towns Battling COVID-19

The coronavirus has continued to disproportionately affect Black and brown people at an alarming rate as cases surge across the…

by Bruce C.T. Wright

01.15.21

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

NAACP And The NBA Present Legends & Legacy: A Salute To 100 Years Of Change

Retired NBA Player Acquires Ebony Magazine For $14M

Retired NBA player Ulysses Bridgeman has acquired Ebony Magazine for $14 million.

by NewsOne Staff

01.04.21

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

"Stephen Vs The Game" Facebook Watch Preview

Stephen And Ayesha Curry Donate Books To Students

Stephen and Ayesha Curry donated thousands of books to students in Oakland.

by NewsOne Staff

12.27.20

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

Orlando Magic v Toronto Raptors - Game One

NBA Player Norman Powell Donates $100K To Families

NBA player Norman Powell donated $100,000 to families in need in his hometown of San Diego.

by NewsOne Staff

12.20.20

Atlanta Hawks Ink Historic Deal With Black-Owned Banks

The Atlanta Hawks franchise is the first professional sports team to ink an exclusive financing deal with Black-owned banks.

by NewsOne Staff

12.21.20

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

Michael Jordan Donates $2M To Combat Food Insecurity

NBA legend Michael Jordan donated $2 million to Feeding America in an effort to combat food insecurity.

by NewsOne Staff

11.28.20

Stephen Curry’s Company Inks Podcast Deal With Audible

NBA star Stephen Curry’s multimedia production company has inked a podcast deal with Audible.

by NewsOne Staff

11.22.20

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

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

Los Angeles Lakers v Portland Trail Blazers - Game Four

LeBron James To Produce Black Wall Street Documentary

LeBron James will executive produce a film about Black Wall Street.

by NewsOne Staff

10.31.20

Michael Jordan Opens Charlotte Clinic To Support Uninsured

Michael Jordan opened a second clinic in Charlotte, North Carolina to support uninsured individuals from underserved communities.

by NewsOne Staff

10.24.20

Dallas Mavericks v Los Angeles Clippers - Game Two

Commissioner Praised As NBA Season Ends Covid-Free

The NBA's theme for its "bubble" restart playoffs season was one of racial justice, but the league gave new context…

by NewsOne Staff

10.12.20

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

Denver Nuggets v Los Angeles Lakers - Game One

LeBron’s Recruitment Of Poll Workers Hits Milestone

LeBron James’ nonprofit More Than a Vote and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund has recruited over 20,000 volunteer poll workers…

by NewsOne Staff

10.05.20