The USA Basketball Foundation today named Alabama State University director of athletics Jennifer Lynne Williams as its newest Chief Development Officer. Williams will assume her
Author: Gevin Reynolds
Nina King named Duke University’s next Director of Athletics
Duke University today named Nina E. King as the school’s next Director of Athletics, effective September 1. She will be the first woman, the first
Kyrie Irving launches consulting firm to advise Black-owned businesses
Seven-time NBA All Star Kyrie Irving on Monday announced the launch of a consulting firm focused on advising and supporting Black- and women-owned businesses through
Jacoby Jones to join Morgan State coaching staff
Former Baltimore Ravens star Jacoby Jones has joined the coaching staff at Morgan State University, the Baltimore-area HBCU announced Monday. Jones will serve as tight
Marshawn Lynch acquires stake in Professional Fighters League, grows business portfolio
Former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch has acquired a stake in the mixed martial arts Professional Fighters League (PFL). Welcome to the League @MoneyLynch! —
Nicole Lynn to join Klutch Sports as President of Football Operations
Black-owned talent agency Klutch Sports announced today that sports agent Nicole Lynn will be joining the company as its President of Football Operations. Lynn, who
Dwyane Wade purchases ownership stake in Utah Jazz, will have “active role” in running team
13-time NBA All-Star Dwyane Wade has purchased a minority stake in the Utah Jazz and will work closely with majority owner and tech mogul Ryan
On Jackie Robinson Day, MLB players step up to the plate with donations to the Players Alliance
In celebration of Jackie Robinson Day, observed annually on April 15, over 200 MLB players – including Mookie Bettis, Jason Heyward, and David Price –
Newly-launched Jr. NBA Court of Leaders set to empower the next generation of athlete-leaders
The NBA this week announced the creation of the Jr. NBA Court of Leaders, a diverse youth leadership council comprised of 18 boys and girls
New Tar Heels Coach Hubert Davis signs 5-year deal, set to receive an average of $2 million per year
With new UNC men’s basketball coach Hubert Davis already hard at work, the university today released the terms of his five-year contract, which will pay
Load More