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2022 FIBA Women’s Cup: Team USA Breaks Record with Huge Win

USA won the last FIBA World Cup (which was in 2018) to win their third straight cup and 10th overall.

The Narrative Matters Sport’s Rap: What is going on to get you caught up?

Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver was suspended from the team and fined 10 million dollars for his repeated use of the N word and inappropriate behavior around female employees.

NBA News: Celtics’ Guard Jaylen Brown Joins Donda Sports

Donda Sports is a sports marketing agency created by hip hop artist Kanye West.

NCAA News: The Wild West of College Sports (NIL & The Transfer Portal)

It was former UCLA basketball star Ed O’Bannon who started the debate many years ago with a law suit against the NCAA over using his name, image and likeness without his permission.

NBA News: Monty Williams Named Coach of the Year

This is Williams' first Coach of the Year award, and after an incredible season, it is well-deserved. From the tragedy of losing his wife, Ingrid Williams, from a car crash in 2016, up to this point, Williams has persevered and fought through any obstacle. And now, he is getting the recognition he deserves.

African American Reconstruction teams with pro sports organizations to empower Black community

The Coyotes, who in 2019 became the first NHL team with a Latin American owner in Alex Meruelo and team president in Xavier Gutierrez, are an ideal fit for AAR.

Hot in Cleveland: Should the Browns and by extension the NFL be rewarding Deshaun Watson?

Wrestling News: Rest in Power to Razor Ramon a cultural icon, who has passed away at 63

Scott Hall was one of the most gifted athletes that the wrestling ring ever saw. He was a great technical wrestler, and stood over six-foot seven inches.

Black History Heroes with a Look at the legendary Curt Flood

Curt Flood is known for one thing, which is challenging baseball’s reserve clause, which eventually lead to free agency. But before he stood up against the institution of baseball he was one of the best players in the league.

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Our Favorite Super Bowl Moments Throughout History

Meta: Super Bowl I, held in 1967. Source: History.com

The History Of The Super Bowl

How do you change the College Bowl’s Play-offs System in this modern society of games?

There’s also the issue of the scheduling of the College Football playoff games. Why are two of the most important college football games of the season put on New Year’s Eve?

NBA Wrap up:

Garland has accepted his role of being a facilitator but scoring when it is necessary. And with veteran guard Ricky Rubio as a mentor, he'll only get better.

Five Players Climbing the All-Time Scoring List

James is currently third on the all-time scoring list. He has 35,860 career points and is 1068 away from Karl Malone (who is second on the list).

It’s Time for Rob’s Christmas Wishes in Sports for 2022

Let’s all admit that trading for Russell Westbrook was a terrible idea, he didn’t work out in Houston, it worked out ok in Washington. But he wasn’t a part of the long term plan, and it’s not working at all in Los Angeles. He makes a ton of money, which makes him tough to trade, but teams still find a way to do it, he turns the ball over often and he’s not a great mid-range or 3- point shooter. Rob Pelinka, clean up a mess you made and trade Russell Westbrook.

NBA’s Minutes: Kyrie Irving Set to Return to Nets

Irving's absence has been one of the major topics of this season. He's missed all of the season up to this point due to New York's COVID-19 vaccine mandate. And after the Nets announced he could not practice or play unless he complied with the mandate, it looked like he wouldn't play at all. However, things have changed.

NBA Sport’s Tidbit: Three Contending Eastern Conference Teams

Durant leads the league in scoring with 29.4 points while shooting 53 percent from the field. He recently had an outstanding performance against the Detroit Pistons, when he scored 51 points and shot 50 percent from 3-point range.

NBA Sport’s Tidbit: Three Most Improved Player Contenders

The Most Improved Player award goes to a player who's made drastic improvements in their game and goes on to do great things.

Tell Me the Truth: Will RGlll new book add more fuel to the NFL’s fire?

In Griffin’s video he gives a summary of what the book will cover, “I’m going to tell you the truth about what happened in that playoff game in 2012 against Seattle. I’m going to detail the medical mismanagement that I received during my time in Washington.”

Get in the game with the post-Thanksgiving Sport’s Tidbits for NFL Week 12

Rams vs Packers – Two of the best teams in the NFC battle it out on Sunday at 4:30 pm. I expect a shootout, the Packers just lost a shootout to the Vikings last week, and with Aaron Donald and Jalen Ramsey on the Rams I expect them to have just enough to beat the MVP. (Expect to see OBJ get involved for LA)

Sports Tidbits: NFL Week 11 Picks & Fantasy League (Start ‘em & Sit ‘em)

Lions vs Browns – The Lions have been very tricky even though they haven’t won any games yet. This might be the week that they finally get off the Schnide as Baker and the Browns have been trending in the wrong direction in the midst of a very disappointing season

Three Eastern Conference Teams Having Underwhelming Seasons

The Bucks, Celtics and Hawks are playoff-bound teams, but at the start of the season, things aren't looking good. Can they regroup? Only time will tell.

NBA Sports Minutes: Three Western Conference Teams Exceeding Expectations

The Western Conference has its share of contenders, but there are a few surprises in the mix. There are surprise teams playing well, and if contenders sleep on any of these teams, they could hurt their championship chances.

NBA Latest: Three East Teams Exceed Expectations

This year, there are some teams who most fans wouldn't consider contenders making some noise. They are looking like playoff contenders, and if everything goes right, we'll see them in the playoffs when it's time. This is especially true for the Eastern Conference. With that said, let's take a look at Eastern Conference teams that are exceeding expectations.

Defensive Players of the Year

The Defensive Player of the Year award isn't the most popular award of the league, but it takes a special player to win it.