While April 15th was once synonymous with tax day, the tides have changed (at least amongst the sports-minded) and Jackie Robinson is King of the day. Born in Cairo, Georgia on January 31, 1919, Jack, affectionately called “Jackie,” was the first Black man to intergrate the major leagues of baseball.
John Amaechi, the first NBA player to ever reveal himself homosexual, shared some interesting thoughts about Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant’s recent use of a gay slur. Tuesday night, in a game against the San Antonio Spurs, Kobe was caught on camera uttering the words “f**king fa**ot” – aimed at NBA referee Bennie Adams. USA …
The ghost of lockouts past is lurking as news that the NBA will cancel its annual summer league play. Wait, NO SUMMER LEAGUE??? Summer league, held in Las Vegas, usually begins in late July. It is a tournament held to evaulate talent. It is a gathering of rookies, first year players, seldom used players, players …
Super producer Swizz Beatz has taken on the task of amping the Big Apple for the New York Knicks‘ playoff run. With stamps of approval from Amar’e Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony, Swizz set out to recreate the NBA club’s long time theme song, “Go New York,” with this in mind…. “As far as music-wise, my …
Phoenix Suns Guard – Forward Josh Childress gave fans a treat Wednesday by quickly scoring four points against Michael Beasley and the Minnesota T-Wolves…. This is the J Chill that Ballertainment knows and loves.
Interviewed by GQ’s Seth Mnookin, Jeter opens up about his All-Star, championship rich career, and his personal life. On his secret to a clean image and success…. “My parents always told me, ‘There’s always going to be someone that’s better,’ ” he says. “But there’s no reason why someone should outwork you. That’s just an …
April 28-30th will mark a family reunion of sorts for the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA). Players from the past, present, and future will come together in New York City prior to the NFL Draft in an effort to strengthen bonds, forge new relationships, and welcome the incoming players in to the fold.
Gloria James, LeBron James’ mama has altercation with valet attendant Oh, Glo. Media outlets, including the “Worldwide Leader In Sports” are reporting that LeBron James’ mama, Gloria James, feisty mother to LeBron, was placed under arrest this morning at the Fontainebleau, a Miami Beach hotel. Evidently, she had a squabble with the valet and it …
