Shaquille O’Neal had one great fall during the NBA on TNT halftime show Wednesday night. And we can’t stop watching it. In a moment witnessed on live television, the former basketball player was ready to give his analysis on the Rockets vs. Clippers game when he tripped over a wire, tumbled to the floor, and broke a monitor. […]
Retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson, who became a Tea Party favorite in 2013 when he denounced Obamacare, said he will seek the Republican presidential nomination in 2016, reports USA Today. “I’m willing to be part of the equation and, therefore, I’m announcing my candidacy for president of the United States of America,” Carson told WPEC-TV, the […]
Mike Brown tree dedicated yesterday, decimated today pic.twitter.com/JmyHBgtRbH — Mo Costello (@mocostello60) April 20, 2015 A tree that was dedicated to the memory of Ferguson teenager Michael Brown Jr., who was killed by a cop, was vandalized just one day after it was planted. According to officials, the tree, which was located at January-Wabash Park, was […]
One NBA player was stabbed and two more were arrested after a bloody brawl outside of 1 OAK nightclub in New York City. Indiana Pacers guard and former Knicks player Chris Copeland was rushed to the hospital around 4 a.m. after being stabbed in the abdomen. His wife, Katrine Saltara, and a 53-year old woman were […]
Following the deaths of Black men, women, and children at the hands of police this past year, many athletes and celebrities used their platforms to stand in solidarity with demonstrators calling for an overhaul of the law enforcement system. Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kevin Durant — while not one of the handful of athletes who chose […]
Former NBA forward Anthony Mason, 48, has died following a massive heart attack earlier in the month, according to ESPN, which got confirmation from the New York Knicks. His son Anthony Mason Jr. released the following statement Saturday morning: First I want to thank all those who offered prayers and well-wishes for my Father, our family […]
Earl Lloyd, who was the first African-American to play in NBA while playing for the Washington Capitols, has died at the age of 86 in…
NBA fans gave the Cavaliers’ LeBron James and the Warriors’ Stephen Curry an early lead in NBA All-Star voting. James leads overall voting with about 553,000 votes in the Eastern conference. Curry had about 549,000 to lead the West. Other top vote getters for the East were the Knicks’ Carmelo Anthony, Bulls’ Pau Gasol, Wizards’ John Wall and Heat’s Dwyane Wade, according […]
Season’s Greetings NewsOne fam! There have been a lot of tough stories reported this past year and many of them may have left you feeling a little down. To help warm your heart and put a smile on your face we have compiled a few feel-good stories to brighten your Christmas. Awww! Florida Police Officers Surprise Family […]
According to a new study, six million Americans who classify themselves as White have some African ancestry. For the study, which was conducted by the American Journal of Human Genetics, researchers looked at records of individuals using the genetic testing service 23andMe.com who identified as European, African and Latino descent. They deduced that 3.5 percent of […]
While NBA players will not be fined for wearing now-ubiquitous #ICantBreathe Protest T-Shirts to games instead of their warm-up uniforms, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said he would like for them to adhere to “on-court attire rules.” SEE ALSO: Most Americans Believe Officer Daniel Pantaleo Should Have Been Indicted: Poll “I respect [Chicago Bulls] Derrick Rose […]
