By John Zenor Marc Smith was relaxing in his basement when he got an alert on his phone. An athlete at his alma mater, Grambling State, had posted on social media about not having enough food and needing help. That incident led Smith to form the Icon 1901 Collective in April 2022 to help Grambling […]
The Carolina Panthers have announced they are benching their No. 1 draft pick, Bryce Young, after a 26-3 loss against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. Head coach Dave Canales said Andy Dalton will replace Young as quarterback for the game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sept. 22. “This was something that after I
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A’ja Wilson, the reigning WNBA MVP, made history on Sunday, becoming the first player ever to score 1,000 points in a single season. The Las Vegas Aces star hit the milestone with a pull-up jumper with two minutes left in their 84-71 win over the Connecticut Sun. The Aces, already locked into the playoffs, are now one game ahead of Seattle
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By David K. Li In her first public comments since she was stripped of a bronze medal she appeared to have rightfully won, Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles said Wednesday she’s still seeking “justice” and “peace.” Chiles, speaking at the Forbes Power Women’s Summit in New York City, said the situation regarding the disputed medal has taken a
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Homecoming season is right around the corner, and if you haven’t started preparing physically, financially, and spiritually yet, then you’re behind the eight ball. But don’t worry, The Root has your covered with everything you have to know about the upcoming HBCU homecoming season. Read more…
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Recently, NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal doubled down on his disdain for Rudy Gobert as a player. In an interview for Complex’s GOAT Talk podcast, Shaq’s son, Myles O’Neal, asked him to name the worst NBA player of all time to which O’Neal answered “Rudy Gobert.” He said so without hesitation, and it echoes many in
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Real Madrid extended their unbeaten streak in La Liga to six matches with a 2-0 victory over Real Sociedad at the Reale Arena on Saturday. The win solidified their position atop the league table. Despite a spirited performance from the home side, Real Madrid’s clinical finishing proved to be the difference. The visitors broke the deadlock in the
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is ready to start a new chapter with his fiancé Bryonna “Bry” Rivera Burrows. The pair announced their engagement when they shared exclusive photos with Essence. The images showed the couple embracing each other on a scenic beach decorated with candles, violins and dozens of roses at sunset. Bry Burrows
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The back-to-back defending World Champion Las Vegas Aces announced today a historic achievement: the team has sold out of season ticket memberships for the 2025 season. This marks the first time in WNBA history that a team has sold out season ticket allotments in consecutive seasons, and the first to do so before the conclusion of
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Alcorn State University President Tracy M. Cook has announced the appointment of E. D’Wayne Robinson as the new director of intercollegiate athletics, effective September 15 Robinson. Robinson is a celebrated alumnus of Alcorn with 25 years of leadership experience in collegiate athletics administration. “Robinson has a deep history with the university as an alumnus, and
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