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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
2021 Australian Open: Day 7
Naomi Osaka To Expand Youth Sports Academies

Tennis phenom Naomi Osaka will open youth sports academies in Haiti and Los Angeles.
by Brandee Sanders
05.08.21
CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T - Ohio State v Alabama
NFL Player Hosts Draft Party At Homeless Shelter

Before being drafted, Pittsburgh Steelers player Najee Harris hosted a party at the homeless shelter where he and his family…
by Brandee Sanders
05.02.21
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
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Serena Williams Inks Amazon Studios Production Deal

Serena Williams has inked a production deal with Amazon Studios.
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
Chicago Bulls v Charlotte Hornets
Michael Jordan Launches Grant Program For Nonprofits

As part of his $100 million commitment to fight systemic racism, NBA legend Michael Jordan is providing grants for grassroots…
by Brandee Sanders
04.03.21
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
International Women's Day Seattle Dragons v DC Defenders
International Women's Day
3 Black Women Who Are Breaking Barriers

Highlighting three Black women, Maia Chaka, Felecia M. Nave and Mia Schultz, who are breaking barriers and choosing to challenge…
by Anoa Changa
03.08.21
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
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Michael B. Jordan, Jay-Z Creating Muhammad Ali Series

Jay-Z and Michael B. Jordan are teaming up for the creation of a television series about sports icon Muhammad Ali.
by NewsOne Staff
02.13.21
2019 Australian Open - Day 2
Naomi Osaka Becomes Part-Owner Of Women’s Soccer Club

Naomi Osaka recently became part-owner of a professional women’s soccer team.
by NewsOne Staff
02.01.21
NFL-Washington Football Team hosts the Philadelphia Eagles
Jennifer King: NFL's First Black Woman Assistant Coach

Jennifer King has made history as the NFL’s first Black woman assistant coach.
by NewsOne Staff
01.31.21
Toronto Raptors v Atlanta Hawks
Vince Carter Launches Youth Scholarship Program

NBA legend Vince Carter has launched a scholarship program for youth.
by NewsOne Staff
01.31.21
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
Toronto Blue Jays v Boston Red Sox
Baseball Coach Bianca Smith Makes MLB History

Bianca Smith has made history as the MLB’s first Black woman coach.
by NewsOne Staff
01.03.21
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
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