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Culture, Sports

In Honor of Its 75th Anniversary, the NBA Takes Us on a Trip Down NBA Lane

Kevin Durant, LeBron James, and Bill Russell are just a few of the players helping to celebrate the league’s 75th anniversary.

By

Jay Connor

Published

October 8, 2021
Culture, Sports

The NBA Makes It Official: Players Who Refuse to Get Vaccinated Won’t Be Paid for Missed Games

Just in case anyone was unsure on where the league stands, NBA spokesman Mike Bass has made it abundantly clear.

By

Jay Connor

Published

September 29, 2021
Culture, Sports

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Blasts ‘Disingenuous Vaccine Deniers’, Insists ‘There Is No Room’ for NBA Players Who Refuse to Get Vaccinated

The NBA’s civil war between unvaccinated players and COVID-19 health and safety protocols has reached a fever pitch.

By

Jay Connor

Published

September 27, 2021
Culture, Sports

To Celebrate Its 25th Anniversary, the WNBA Names Its Greatest 25 Players Ever. But Who’s the G.O.A.T.?

The groundbreaking women’s basketball league has announced its 25 greatest and most influential players.

By

Jay Connor

Published

September 9, 2021
Entertainment, Hot Tea

Disgraced Jeopardy! Almost-Host Mike Richards to Undergo Sensitivity Training

Still executive producer of the show, Richards reportedly asked staff for a chance to show ‘who he really is.’

By

Maiysha Kai

Published

August 26, 2021
Culture, Sports

Giannis Antetokounmpo Is a Grown-Ass Man

The 26-year-old superstar scores 50 points and snags 14 rebounds to lead Milwaukee to their first title since 1971.

By

Stephen A. Crockett Jr.

Published

July 21, 2021
Culture, Sports

Candace Parker Makes History as First Woman to Grace Cover of NBA 2K

The Chicago Sky forward becomes the first female to grace the iconic basketball game cover.

By

Stephen A. Crockett Jr.

Published

July 14, 2021
Culture, Sports

Can’t Give Up Now

For the first time in 28 years, the Phoenix Suns are back in the NBA Finals.

By

Jay Connor

Published

July 1, 2021
Culture, Sports

Carmelo Anthony Is the Inaugural Recipient of the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award

Not only does the future Hall of Famer handle his business on the court, but he’s about that action off of it.

By

Jay Connor

Published

June 30, 2021
Entertainment, Television

With Fight the Power, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Chronicles America's History of Social Justice

‘Fight the Power: The Movements That Changed America’ proves that civil disobedience is as American as apple pie.

By

Jay Connor

Published

June 17, 2021