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Re-Up Gang: Cam Newton Returns to the Evil Empire With Incentive-Laden One-Year Deal
I think it’s safe to say that Cameron Jerrell Newton didn’t have a particularly great 2020. He got cut by the Panthers, was forced to sign for pennies on the dollar with the Patriots, there was a whole-ass global pandemic, Neiman Marcus filed for bankruptcy, and he played like absolute dog shit all season. Sure,…
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Patrick Ewing Has 99 Problems, and Getting Harassed by Security at Madison Square Garden Shouldn't Be One of Them
Ask any hoops head who’s the greatest New York Knick of all-time and you’ll get one of three answers: Walt Frazier, Willis Reid, or Patrick Ewing. (Jerome James is also an acceptable answer.) Yet despite being the centerpiece of the franchise for 15 years—13 of which the team made the playoffs—there are apparently living, breathing…
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Exclusive: Our Forever President Addresses Race Relations, Social Activism on Newest Episode of Skimm This
With his political obligations in the rearview, our forever President Barack Obama has settled into a comfy life of content creation. The production company he founded, Higher Ground Productions, with the love of his life has blessed us with films like American Factory and Crip Camp, as well as popular podcasts like The Michelle Obama…
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HBO's The Day Sports Stood Still Has All the Ingredients for Must-See TV
I think we can all recall the exact moment when the coronavirus disrupted our day-to-day lives. And for many of us, that confusion, dread and uncertainty has lingered in the 12 months (and counting) since. Gone are mainstays like concerts or family nights at the movies, and they’ve been replaced by outdoor-only dining as bustling…
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New True Crime Podcast Takes Us Into the Mind of Notorious Cult Leader Anna Young
Google is a powerful tool that allows us to learn damn near anything about damn near anyone. We can find out where someone works, comb through their social media activity and in some instances, uncover personal information that could completely ruin their lives. And if you google the name “Anna Young,” prepare to be appalled…
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New Docuseries Moment of Truth Revisits Murder of Michael Jordan's Father
For years, the circumstances surrounding the death of James Jordan, father of NBA legend Michael Jordan, have been shrouded in mystery, but now, a new docuseries is on the way that seeks to uncover the truth behind the murder that disrupted the Chicago Bulls’ 1990s basketball dynasty. Moment of Truth presents new compelling information on…
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Instead of Waiting for a Seat at the Table, Claima Stories Host Bimma Williams Is Ensuring We Have Our Own
It’s not exactly a secret that Black culture is the engine that powers countless industries throughout the globe. Yet despite this fact, you’d be hard-pressed to find a single Black face in the management or executive positions of some of your favorite brands and companies. We’ll be front and center in every Burger King commercial…
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Is Blake Griffin the Final Piece to the Brooklyn Nets' Championship Puzzle?
For hoop heads, there’s nothing more disrespectful than being dismissed as a casual fan. But if there’s a single barometer for how well you follow the NBA, it’s your take on Blake Griffin signing to the Brooklyn Nets. But first, I’ll allow the six-time All-Star to explain why he joined The Borg, since apparently “resistance…
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Dallas Cowboys Finally Put a Ring On It, Reach Four-Year, $160 Million Deal With Dak Prescott
Outside of Dak Prescott, there’s probably nobody more relieved that the exhausting soap opera between Dallas Cowboys and their polarizing two-time Pro Bowler is finally over than my Black ass. For what seems like an eternity, Prescott and the Cowboys have been ensnared in a prolonged lover’s quarrel in which team president, general manager, and…
