Contrary to the NBA Players Association position, I believe the 25 game suspension for Ja Morant is fair in light of second gun violation. His future as a potential hall of fame player and as a man depends on a positive outcome. And if things go as planned, the suspension can be modified.
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For the past two months our focused has been centered around iconic HBCU coaches such as Big John Merritt, Alonzo “Jake “ Gaither, Eddie “ Black Jesus “ Robinson, Marino “ The Godfather “ Casem, Earl “ Papa Bear ” Banks, W. C. Gordon and William James “Billy” Nicks. Our series concludes with HBCU stalwart and Wilberforce University graduate Arnett (Ace) Mumford, whose career began at Jarvis Christian College from 1924-27 where he compiled a 6-8-3 won/loss record. His fortunes improved drastically at his next appointment, Bishop College, consummating a 3-year tenure there from 1927-29 with a 22-7-1 record. At Bishop College he also coached basketball and baseball.
For over a dozen J.P. Taravella students, their work on and off the field paid off, officially signing their letter of intent to play in college.
On Thursday evening, Amen and Ausar Thompson made history during the 2023 NBA Draft. The twin brothers were announced as back-to-back draft picks by Commissioner Adam Silver at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center.
The legendary multi-sport star, Deion Sanders, who famously played professionally in the NFL and MLB at the same time and most memorably suited up for each game, respectively, in the same day, recently revealed that he might need to have his left foot amputated. As Church Leaders have reported, the former pro athlete and outspoken Christian lost two toes during a health scare in 2021.
A day after it gave up the most runs ever in a College World Series game, LSU cranked up its offense and won its first national title since 2009 with an 18-4 victory over Florida on Monday night in the third and deciding game of the finals.
News of the sale went wide last Friday (June 16) after the Charlotte Hornets issued a statement leaguewide that Michael Jordan will sell off his ownership stake to The Buyer Group consisting of Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall.
A North Lauderdale teen is among five athletes who will represent the U.S. next month at the 2023 IBSA Goalball Youth World Championships in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Speculation about the Heat’s interest in former Florida Gator and present Washington Wizards superstar Bradley Beal was slightly exaggerated. The Phoenix Suns apparently had the draft picks and veteran players like Chris Paul to consummate a deal which satisfied the needs of both organizations. According to ESPN the Heat has turned their attention to shooting guard Damon Lillard of the Portland Trailblazers. The Heat brass, led by Pat Riley, should never be doubted or underestimated.
Our HBCU icon this week is Coach Billy Nicks, a Morris Brown College graduate who returned to his alma mater commencing a legendary career which lasted several decades from 1930-1965. Researching icons like Coach Nicks was eye opening for Coach Redmond and me since we were both nearing early college years or just graduating from high school when he ended his illustrious career.