Footage of Florida State University freshman quarterback De’Andre Johnson punching a woman in the face was released today, leading to several battery charges lodged against him, reports the Tallahassee Democrat. The 19-year-old was accused of punching a woman in the face at a Florida bar last month. The two engaged in physical contact while pushing to get a […]
Serena Williams defeated her sister Venus 6-4, 6-3 during their historic and highly anticipated Wimbledon matchup. This is Serena's fifteenth win against her sister in
After falling short in the Finals, NBA star LeBron James might be having second thoughts as to whether he should remain in his hometown of Cleveland. According to reports, James will opt out of his Cleveland Cavaliers contract on July 1st to become a free agent. He is slated to earn $21.6 million next season […]
“Foul ball!” That was the call made by the leaders of Chicago’s Jackie Robinson West baseball team against Little League International. The team’s leaders have filed a court petition to force Little League International to hand over documents and information that led to the decision to strip the team of its national championship, the Chicago […]
The Golden State Warriors made history last night by winning their first NBA championship in 40 years. Led by Warriors point guard and league MVP Stephen Curry, the team defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers on their home court and put LeBron James’ dream of bringing a championship title to his hometown to a halt. The Cavaliers […]
Former NBA player and 2001 Slam Dunk contest winner Desmond Mason joined guest host Mo Ivory on NewsOne Now to talk about how he transitioned from the NBA into a critically acclaimed artist. Mason, who retired from the league at the age of 32, said he told his agent, “I’ll retire at age 32 regardless of the situation.” […]
WNBA stars Brittney Griner and Glory Johnson-Griner have a lot to celebrate in the coming year, and it’s not their recent nuptials or the upcoming basketball season. Johnson-Griner hinted on Instagram that she was expecting a child – and her team, the Tulsa Shock, confirmed the news Thursday. The big announcement came on the eve […]
The national perception of law enforcement may not be very receptive given recent officer-involved shootings and beatings across the nation. Just this week, it was revealed that cops have killed nearly 400 individuals in 2015 alone. It’s only June. But a viral video of two uniformed New York Police Department officers connecting with Bronx teenagers in […]
Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Devon Still has kept the public informed regarding his daughter Leah’s battle with cancer. While he was happy to announce the 5-year-old was in remission this spring, Leah has faced a setback in her treatment. According to TODAY, Still says Leah has faced VOD or veno-occlusive disease, a complication that can occur during […]
Domestic violence charges against former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice were dismissed by a judge Thursday, marking the completion of the pretrial intervention program required after he was caught on video knocking his then-fiancée unconscious in a hotel elevator, the Baltimore Sun reports. Judge Michael A. Donio dismissed the charges that stemmed from the February 2014 […]
If you stayed up late last night to watch the press conference for Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Finals, you got to see Steph Curry‘s 2-year-old daughter Riley steal the show. After dropping 34 points in a win over the Houston Rockets, the NBA MVP held his daughter on his lap as he […]
