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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
"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
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
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
Dallas Mavericks v Atlanta Hawks
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
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
Toronto Raptors v Golden State Warriors
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
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
Florida Prepares For Early Voting
Stadiums, Arenas Transformed Into Polling Sites

Over 40 stadiums and arenas have been transformed into polling sites in an effort to combat Black voter suppression.
by NewsOne Staff
11.01.20
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
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