Meet Phil Gordon, The Tennis Coach Helping Youth Become Champions For 5 Decades
He has an unwavering commitment to the children he coaches. In the heart of Hartford, Connecticut, a local legend named Phil Gordon has spent the past 50 years making an impact on the lives of thousands of children through tennis, Andscape reports. Gordon has dedicated himself to teaching tennis to children, particularly those from poor […]
Black-Owned Golf Brand Secures $3.4M In Funding
Eastside Golf has really taken off! The lifestyle golf brand was founded in 2019 by Olajuwon Ajanaku and Earl Coope. The company recently closed a $3.4 million seed round led by EP Golf Ventures, a partnership between the PGA of America and Elysian Park Ventures. Now, the multi-million dollar investment can help them continue to […]
Jerod Mayo Breaks Barriers as First Black Head Coach in New England Patriots History
Mayo takes on the challenge of succeeding Bill Belichick. Sports Illustrated reports that Jerod Mayo has made history by becoming the first Black head coach in the New England Patriots’ franchise. The announcement marks the official start of the post-Bill Belichick era. During his first press conference in the role, Mayo addressed the significance of […]
WNBA Player A’ja Wilson Fulfills Childhood Dream of Helping Her Mom Retire
A dream come true! WNBA player A’ja Wilson was able to help her mom, Eva Rakes Wilson, fully retire for Christmas. The two-time WNBA champion has been a standout player throughout her successful career in the league. A lot of people think she is headed for the Hall of Fame, and she is definitely considered […]
10 Times Simone Biles Proved She is the G.O.A.T.
Her name resounds with unmatched excellence. đź’Ą WAIT FOR IT đź’Ą@Simone_Biles is the first person in history to perform this dismount and đź‘Ź SHE đź‘Ź NAILED đź‘Ź IT. #USGymChamps pic.twitter.com/l7vVInxMJv — NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) August 10, 2019 Powerhouse athlete Simone Biles has not just dominated gymnastics; she has redefined what it means to […]
Shannon Sharpe, Stephen A. Smith, and Charles Barkley Named Top 25 Sports Personalities by Complex Sports
Congratulations to all the honorees! Complex Sports recently released its Top 25 Sports Personalities list, and familiar names in sports were included. Surprisingly, of the 25 spotlighted, the majority of them were Black sports personalities, making up 17 of the 25 on the list in an industry that used to be dominated by white males. […]
Jayden Daniels Becomes Second LSU Quarterback to Win Heisman Trophy
Congratulations are in order for Jayden Daniels! The Louisiana State University quarterback was recently honored by being awarded the Heisman Trophy. Daniels is now college football‘s most outstanding player, fresh off his senior season of leading the country’s best offensive program. Daniels took first-place votes with 503 votes and 2,029 total points. Washington quarterback Michael […]
Coco Gauff Becomes World’s Highest Paid Woman Athlete, Earning $23M in 2023
Coco Gauff continues to crush records! Gauff recently just became the highest paid woman athlete in the world after making $23 million in 2023. The 19-year-old tennis player earned an estimated $16 million in endorsements, leading a group of seven women’s tennis players who landed inside the Top 10 in Sportico’s annual list. Naomi Osaka, […]
Black Couple Creates National Diversity Golf Program for HBCUs
Angel Rich-Jones and her husband, Karl Jones, are helping Black people golf! The couple has launched a non-profit partnership with Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) member and President of PGA REACH Middle-Atlantic, J.P. Lunn, to launch a signature program called 4tee Acres. It is purposed to provide students of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) with access to […]
Howard University Makes History With First HBCU Skating Team
Howard University just became the first HBCU to create a skating team! Maya James and Cheyenne Walker are the co-founders of the figure skating club on campus, reports US Figure Skating. Both skaters ultimately chose a college without a team and immediately found themselves missing the sport. “I just missed the sport, honestly,” James said. […]