Sports
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More Than an Athlete: Reigning WNBA MVP A'Ja Wilson Is a Winner Both On and Off the Court
Prior to dominating the WNBA as its reigning Most Valuable Player and two-time All-Star—it would’ve been three-time, but the coronavirus had other plans—Las Vegas Aces forward A’Ja Wilson was kind of a big deal in college, too. A native of Hopkins, S.C., it was only right that she join the South Carolina Gamecocks after graduating…
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I Ain't One to Gossip, But Word On the Street Is That COVID-19 Concerns Could Derail the Summer Olympics–Again
How was your 2020? Terrible? Really? So was mine! Not only did I spend almost the entire year playing hide and go seek with a deadly RNA virus, but the only social gatherings anyone could attend were at the grocery store—allegedly. As such, sports were one of the countless industries that took a major hit.…
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Eric Bieniemy Is Proving Yet Again That Black Head Coaches Don't Matter
Patrick Mahomes is much more than a superstar talent, he’s redefined the quarterback position and quite literally is doing things that we’ve never seen before on the football field. And while Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid deserves his due, the architect of this unorthodox playground that’s allowed Mahomes, and in turn the rest…
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Golden State Warriors Honor 'Oakland's Own' Madam Vice President With Signed Jersey, Video Presentation
In case you somehow missed the memo, on Wednesday, Kamala Harris became the first Black woman in the history of ever to be sworn in as vice president. It was kind of a big deal. There were marching bands and stray J. Lo vocals and even Jordan 1 Diors. You should’ve been there. And while…
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Where Brooklyn At? Collin Sexton Ruins the World Premiere of the Nets' Big 3
If you were to create the perfect point guard, you’d want a floor general with court savvy and a high basketball IQ, who’s a tremendous and willing passer that also plays suffocating defense. Sadly, Cavs guard Collin Sexton possesses exactly none of those traits. But if you want somebody who can score at will and…
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Because God Is Good All the Time, a Senate Seat Isn't the Only Thing That Kelly Loeffler Is About to Lose
In case you haven’t heard, America is throwing a party today. There’ll be a generous assortment of entertainment and live performances, an eclectic group of guests, Black-ass marching bands, and an open bar that will put your auntie’s glove compartment to shame. But while booting that bright orange bitch out of the White House is…
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Jazmine Sullivan, H.E.R. Set to Perform at 2021 Super Bowl LV
Grammy-nominated artists Jazmine Sullivan and H.E.R have been tapped to perform at this year’s Super Bowl LV in Tampa, Fla. Deadline reports that the “Pick Up Your Feelings” singer, alongside country singer Eric Church, will sing the National Anthem on Sunday, February 7 in Raymond James stadium. Additionally, H.E.R. will perform “America The Beautiful” right…
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The Unholy Alliance Between the NFL and Verzuz, Explained
Ever since COVID-19 kicked in the door wavin’ the four-four, we’ve struggled as a global community—unless you live in Atlanta or Houston—to adapt to our new normal. Thankfully, while deprived of movie theaters, concerts, and pretty much anything else that brings joy into our lives outside of crab legs, super producers Timbaland and Swizz Beatz…
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MLB Pulls the Plug On Political Donations In the Aftermath of Capitol Insurrection
As the fallout from Trump’s Parler party at the U.S. Capitol continues, Major League Baseball has joined AT&T, Amazon, and other corporate entities in reassessing its political involvement moving forward. From The Associated Press: Major League Baseball is suspending all political contributions in the wake of last week’s invasion of the U.S. Capitol by a…
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OK, So James Harden Is a Net. Now What?
Much like every other member of his team, Rockets center Boogie Cousins was fed up. “The disrespect started way before any interview,” he fumed to reporters on Wednesday. The target of his ire? “Teammate” James Harden, who spent the night before openly questioning the team’s chemistry and talent before deeming the Rockets a lost cause:…