LOUISVILLE, KY — NBA basketball star-turned billionaire Junior Bridgeman, one of the wealthiest Black people in America, has died at…
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NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo dies of brain cancer at 58
ATLANTA — Former NBA player and basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, died from brain cancer on Monday at the…
Chance Comanche, former NBA G League player charged with murder and kidnapping, to face judge
LAS VEGAS — A former NBA player for the Stockton Kings, a developmental league, is expected to appear in court…
LeBron James brushes off haters, sets new record
LOS ANGELES — On Sunday night, LeBron shot for the stars as he defied the odds — and set a…
A century ago, a Black-owned team ruled basketball − today, no Black majority owners remain
By Jared Bahir Browsh, University of Colorado Boulder For the first time in 20 years, the NBA began its season…
Ex-NBA player and high school basketball coach arrested, accused of having sex with minor
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A former NBA player who became a high school basketball coach in Florida is expected to make…
Los Angeles Clippers’ Amir Coffey arrested on misdemeanor gun charge
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Los Angeles Clippers’ reserve wing Amir Coffey was reportedly arrested for misdemeanor possession of a firearm after…
For some NBA draftees who overcame adversity, making the transition to fame and fortune is no slam dunk
By Rob Book, University of Southern Denmark When a young athlete is drafted into the NBA – as 58 players…
In ‘Air,’ Michael Jordan’s silence speaks volumes about the marketing of Black athletes
By A. Joseph Dial, Purdue University The film “Air,” which tells the story of Nike’s signing of Michael Jordan, isn’t…
Calls mounting for suspended Phoenix Suns owner to resign after alleged use of n-word, inappropriate workplace behavior
Phoenix Suns majority owner Robert Sarver was suspended from the team for one year after an investigation conducted by the…
