Sports
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'Nothing is More Heartbreaking,' Obama Says of The Kobe Bryant Tragedy During NBA All-Star Weekend
Forever President Barack Hussein Obama blew into The Windy City this week to take part in the All-Star Weekend festivities. As a speaker of the NBA’s Newsmaker Brunch on Saturday, #44 reflected on the recent passing of NBA superstar Kobe Bryant. “That loss is something I know many are still grappling with,” Obama said. “Particularly…
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Ladies and Gentlemen, We Present Your 2020 NBA All-Star Weekend Preview
Each year, millions of people forgo Cupid and his machinations to descend upon the NBA’s host city of choice in favor of something we all know and love: NBA All-Star Weekend. Sadly, I won’t be in attendance, but here’s a preview of what’s in store. Eerily reminiscent of the MTV Rock & Jock games from…
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It Took Zion Williamson Only 28 Minutes to Score 31 Points Last Night: 'I Don't Think He's Even Scratched the Surface'
In the aftermath of Zion Williamson’s 31-point explosion Tuesday night, all Carmelo Anthony could muster was awe at what had just transpired. “I don’t really think he’s comparable to anyone that I have seen,” the 10-time All-Star said of the rookie phenom. “Someone who is as powerful as that, who jumps like that…you can tell…
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#BlackGirlMagic in Sports as the Washington Redskins are Set to Make NFL History With First Black Woman on Coaching Staff
I must say, I’m at least slightly conflicted about this one. On one hand the Washington Redskins still have yet to change their name despite the terms’ sordid history and that studies have shown that more than half of Native Americans find it offensive. On the other hand, I just absolutely love seeing black women…
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About Last Night: Andre Iguodala Lands in Miami and Other Moves You Might've Missed Ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline
There’s an eerie similarity between the NBA trade deadline, which arrives at 3pm EST on Thursday, and the annual tradition known as Cuffing Season. During Cuffing Season, desperation prevails over common sense as men and women alike clamor for another warm body to lay claim to, while during the NBA trade deadline, much of the…
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Gayle King Asked Lisa Leslie About Kobe Bryant's Rape Case. The Response Revealed How Much Further We Need to Go
Gayle King became the target of intense and widespread backlash this week after her interview with former WNBA star Lisa Leslie went viral. The subject: Kobe Bryant and his legacy. The legendary basketball player sat down with King on CBS This Morning for a wide-ranging interview, speaking at length about their close friendship and the…
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#GirlDad: LeBron James to Wear Gianna Bryant’s Jersey Number at NBA All-Star Game
On Feb. 16, teams led by superstars LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo will go head-to-head in the NBA’s All-Star Game, which has been completely overhauled this year in order to honor the life and legacy of five-time champion Kobe Bryant. ESPN reports that the league reached out to LeBron in the weeks leading up to…
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Derrick Nnadi Pays Adoption Fees for Over 100 Dogs to Celebrate Super Bowl Win
On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs took home their first Super Bowl trophy in 50 years. Defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi decided to celebrate in an unconventional albeit very sweet way. According to CBS News, in addition to making confetti angels after their win, Nnadi paid off the adoption fees for every dog at every KC…
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Lamar Jackson Kicks Off Black History Month by Making It, Named 2nd Ever Unanimous NFL MVP
On Saturday, in what came as a surprise to absolutely no one, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player. After a historic season in which he accounted for 43 touchdowns, an NFL rushing record of 1,206 yards on the ground from a quarterback, and crossed up more defenders than Allen…
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Eric Bieniemy Is Good Enough to Win the Super Bowl, Just Not White Enough to Be an NFL Head Coach
As a lifelong Denver Broncos fan, part of me is disgusted that our division rival, the Kansas City Chiefs, won their first Super Bowl in 50 years on Sunday night. But the rest of me is elated for two very specific reasons: For one, a black quarterback—generational talent Patrick Mahomes—emerged victorious in an electrifying 31-20…