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Jay-Z is officially a licensed NBA agent
And the Jay-Z takeover continues. ESPN's Darren Rovell has reported that Jay-Z is officially a licensed NBA agent and certified with the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) to represent players in contract negotiations with teams. However, he's also still working double duty as minority owner of the Brooklyn Nets as a result of not relinquishing his small shares...yet. Until Jay …
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Isiah Thomas is still talking about the Knicks…
When I was a junior high schooler, Isiah Thomas was one of my favorite players. When my Dad and I hit the courts every Saturday morning, he'd encourage me by saying my skill could compensate for my small size a la Zeke. From that moment on, I always admired Thomas. Until he came to New York and ruined my Knicks. Now, I cringe anytime Thomas's name and the Knicks are mentioned in the same …
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Jay-Z’s 40/40 Club Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary
One day removed from making the internet go apeshit with the announcement of Magna Carta Holy Grail, Jay-Z, and wife Beyonce, hit NYC last night to celebrate yet another major career milestone, the 10 year anniversary of Jay-Z's popular sports bar, 40/40 Club. The special occasion brought out many of their celeb pals including: Roc Nation clients Geno Smith, Victor Cruz, Robinson Cano, and …
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FOOTBALL x FASHION: NFLPA Launches LGBT T-Shirt Line
NFL fans in support of the LGBT community can now say it with their chests. Recently, the National Football Players Association (NFLPA) announced its new line of LGBT pride tshirts, One Team Pride, which can be purchased on their website. All proceeds from the new tshirt line will benefit ATHLETE ALLY, a foundation that fights homophobia in sports. Although Adrian Peterson and Hines Ward …
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Happy Father’s Day: All-Star Athlete Dads
To debunk the deadbeat stereotype of athletes on this wonderful holiday, I'm spreading love and positivity to a few All-Star Athlete Dads. Regularly, they're praised for their accomplishments in sports, and rightfully so. But these men also deserve to be recognized for taking pride in their duties as fathers and setting examples for their children. All Sports Everything salutes …
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Patrick Ewing “very shocked” about Kidd hiring; speaks about his own new coaching job
Lost among the Jason Kidd news (I still can't believe he was hired!!), was that Patrick Ewing was named Associate (not assistant) Head Coach of the Charlotte Bobcats/Hornets. After being overlooked for multiple head coaching jobs in the past, Ewing's friend, Michael Jordan, has helped him get one step closer to realizing his dream of eventually becoming a head coach in the NBA. Earlier today, …
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Stanley Cup Final: Game 1 indulges the non-fan
Well played, NHL. Having two of the Original Six, Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks, competing against one another was one heck of a draw in and of itself. But last night’s Stanley Cup Final Game 1 thriller was next level. The instant classic that took three overtimes to decide is exactly the type of edge [...]
Steve Nash’s Soccer “Showdown” Returns to NYC
Long before New York City began its transformation to become Soccertown, USA, NBA All-Star, Steve Nash, was already on it. For the sixth year, Steve Nash is heading to the Big Apple to host his annual Steve Nash Foundation “Showdown”, a competitive soccer match featuring professional basketball and soccer players. Past participants have included Baron [...]
What not to expect from tonight’s ‘The Doctor’
The Doctor, a documentary about Julius ‘Dr. J’ Erving finally airs tonight on NBATV at 9PM/ET. Throughout the NBA playoffs, the NBA has done an excellent job teasing the 90-minute film. Personally, I’ve been excited about the documentary since I saw the first trailer months ago. Sharing Long Island, NY roots with Dr. J [...]
Too soon for Jason Kidd to become next Nets head coach
Yesterday, the internet almost crashed when Yahoo! Sports Adrian Wojnarowski broke the story that Jason Kidd is pursuing the Brooklyn Nets head coaching job. Once the immediate shock dissipated, the majority of social media ruled that Kidd’s interest in the head coaching job was premature and overly ambitious, me included. Since relocating to Brooklyn, the [...]
Serena Williams Wins 2013 French Open!
Give it up for Serena Williams! Against any other opponent, Maria Sharapova’s impressive 100 mph serve would’ve dominated. But against the overpowering Williams, it simply wasn’t enough. Whether she was on offense or defense, it didn’t matter. Serena’s return game and serve game are equally vicious. Serena quickly disposed of Sharapova, the 2012 French Open [...]
VIDEO: Justin Gatlin Beats Usain Bolt in Rome 100M!
No matter the race or time of year, it’s always a shocker when the fastest man in the world is bested by a runner. That’s exactly what happened yesterday evening in Rome at the Golden Gala races 100 meter. After the gun went off, it appeared Usain Bolt would cruise to another first place finish. [...]
This ESPN promo will get you excited for the NBA Finals!
Finally, Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat tips off tonight. I don’t know about you, but for me, time has dragged on between Game 7 and tonight. So, the NBA and ESPN don’t have to convince me to watch Game 1. However, if feeling basketball deprived and [...]
Goodbye @SdotRenee…Hello @ItsShanaRenee!
Confession. I’m in the midst of experiencing a social media identity crisis, but thankfully a resolution is near! When I became a twitterer however many years ago, I wanted to be referred to as @ShanaRenee. After all, that’s what people who know me #inreallife call me on a regular. However, when I joined and entered [...]
This kid has his own tennis academy in his backyard!
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal shares the story of 12-year-old Adam Neff, an aspiring professional tennis athlete. What makes his story unique is that his parents, Guy and Ann, have built a personal and private tennis academy, on their five acre estate in Florida, for Adam to train. The academy includes a [...]
San Antonio Spurs: ‘secret pledges’ and ‘rare’ longevity
The San Antonio Spurs completed the sweep of the Memphis Grizzlies last night. As a result, every national media outlet is suddenly overcome with interesting storylines and praise for the San Antonio Spurs. During the regular season, despite their consistently dominant play year after year, the Spurs can’t buy a headline. That ink or dedicated [...]
Wait. Usain Bolt earns how much for one race?
As you’re prepping to enjoy this glorious Memorial Day in honor of our amazingly brave countrymen and women, take a few minutes to marinate on the information presented below. The fastest man in the universe, Usain Bolt, is making an appearance at the July 6 Diamond League meet in Paris. He’s going to run [...]
Does Geno Smith signing with Roc Nation Sports hurt CAA?
After firing his agent immediately following the NFL Draft, it was widely speculated that Geno Smith would eventually hire Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Sports to represent him. Today, all speculation was put to rest as Smith confirmed that he has indeed signed with Roc Nation Sports. Smith joins Robinson Cano (New York Yankees), Victor Cruz (New [...]
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#ThrowbackThursday: The eight NBA teams who rallied from 3-1 to win series
The New York Knicks face elimination tonight. And although they need to take one game at a time, Knicks fans remain hopeful that Melo and crew will defend their homecourt to force a Game 6 on Saturday. But let’s be honest, hard to please Knicks fans won’t be satisfied unless the team goes on [...]
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