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Black Women's Player Collective Fosters Partnership With Adidas

The Black Women's Player Collective has fostered a long-term partnership with adidas to increase the representation of Black women and…

by Brandee Sanders

01.01.70

Olympian Allyson Felix Opens Saysh's New Experiential Space in LA With a Workout Led by Megan Roup From The Sculpt Society

Allyson Felix Named Sportswoman Of The Year

Olympian Allyson Felix has been named Sportswoman of the Year by the Women's Sports Foundation.

by Brandee Sanders

01.01.70

NFL: JAN 30 Super Bowl LIV - NFLPA Press Conference

Head Of NFL Players Association Wants Answers

DeMaurice Smith, executive director of the NFL Players Association, tweeted Friday that revelations of private email exchanges were disrespectful to players.

by Anoa Changa

03.22.34

NFL Player Jalen Hurts Leads HBCU Scholarship Initiative

NFL player Jalen Hurts has joined forces with the National Football League Players Association and FedEx for the creation of…

by Brandee Sanders

01.01.70

Michael Jordan, Jordan Brand Donate $1M To Nonprofits

An Oakland-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the racial wealth gap was among the inaugural recipients of Michael Jordan’s community grants.

by Brandee Sanders

12.09.22

NBA Player LaMelo Ball Launches Scholarship Fund

NBA player LaMelo Ball teamed up with the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment for the creation of…

by NewsOne Staff

09.27.21

Donovan Mitchell, Clorox Give $1M To Support Educators

Utah Jazz player Donovan Mitchell has teamed up with Clorox to help teachers buy school supplies.

by Brandee Sanders

01.01.70

WNBA Players Unveil Initiative To Address Pay Gap

The WNBA Players Association recently unveiled a plan designed to address the wage gap in women’s sports.

by Brandee Sanders

01.01.70

Lil Baby, Foot Locker Refurbish Atlanta Basketball Court

Rapper Lil Baby teamed up with Foot Locker to refurbish a local basketball court in Atlanta.

by Brandee Sanders

01.01.70

Giannis Antetokounmpo Becomes Part MLB Team Owner

NBA champion Giannis Antetokounmpo acquired an ownership stake in the Milwaukee Brewers.

by Brandee Sanders

04.28.88

VH1's 2nd Annual "Dear Mama: An Event To Honor Moms" - Arrivals

Chris Paul Aims To Make Plant-Based Lifestyle Accessible

NBA star Chris Paul is teaming up with the plant-based beverage company Koia to ensure healthy options are present in…

by Brandee Sanders

03.09.88

Ex-NBA Star Stephen Jackson Addresses Food Insecurity

Retired NBA player Stephen Jackson is on a mission to host food drives throughout the country.

by Brandee Sanders

06.16.83

NFL’s First Black Lineman Receives Posthumous Honor

Duke Slater—the National Football League’s first Black lineman—was posthumously inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

by Brandee Sanders

05.16.83

Big Sean Invests In Youth Entrepreneurship Program

Big Sean has invested in a youth entrepreneurship program being led by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan.

by Brandee Sanders

10.13.80

LeBron, Drake Creating Doc About Black Hockey Pioneers

LeBron James and Drake are executive producing a documentary about the stories of unsung Black hockey trailblazers.

by Brandee Sanders

08.29.80

Black Americans' Most Iconic Moments In The Olympics

From Tommie Smith and John Carlos' Black Power salute to Gabby Douglas becoming the first African American to win an…

by NewsOne Staff

01.01.70

Milwaukee Bucks, NBA Cares Renovate Community Center

The Milwaukee Bucks joined forces with NBA Cares to renovate a local community center.

by Brandee Sanders

01.01.70

Jackie Robinson at Home With his Various Trophies

Jackie Robinson Foundation Receives $1.4M Endowment

The Hess Corporation awarded the Jackie Robinson Foundation with a $1.4 million grant for the creation of scholarships and a…

by Brandee Sanders

01.01.70

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

01.01.70

2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials - Day 2

Thousands Sign Petition To Support Sha'Carri Richardson

The Olympics hasn't even started yet, and its anti-blackness is on full display.

by Anoa Changa

01.01.70