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Once again, the notably hardworking Maia Chaka has made history. Just seven years ago, she was one of only two females selected for the NFL Officiating Development Program. On March 5, 2021, NBC announced on the TODAY show that she became the first Black woman to become an NFL official. Chaka, originally from Rochester, New […]
Yesterday, Rochester’s own Maia Chaka was officially welcomed to the 2021 roster of game officials by the NFL and has since made history, becoming the first Black female official since the NFL was formed in 1920. Chaka, a graduate from Edison Career & Technology High School, gave a statement to the NFL, saying: “I am […]
The NBA 70th All-Star Game will take place at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta Georgia tomorrow. Normally the event lasts a couple of days, but because of COVID-19, everything will be taking place in one day to maintain safety. In addition to the new safety protocol, the NBA is planning on contributing $3 million […]
Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving thinks the NBA’s logo needs an update. Suggesting the logo be Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Irving posted a picture on Instagram. The current NBA logo is modeled after Jerry West — a Hall of Fame guard who spent all 14 seasons of his career with the Lakers. West joined […]
Tiger Woods was involved in a serious car crash that happened around 7 am yesterday morning. He was driving his SUV around Rancho Palos Verdes when the vehicle crossed the median and went across two lanes of road before hitting a curb, hitting a tree and landing on its side off the roadway in the […]
On the newest episode of Facebook Watch’s Versus, Olympic champion Simone Biles offers a glimpse into her world and shows the viewer what it’s like to be an Olympic Gold Medalist. 24 year old Biles has won 4 gold medals and is a 19 time world gymnastic champion. During the episode, she demonstrates what it […]
According to officials in New Hanover County, Virginia, the NBA champion Michael Jordan has donated over $10 million to open two medical clinics that will help the uninsured or underinsured residents in his hometown. Jordan gave a statement, saying: “Everyone should have access to quality health care, no matter where they live, or whether or […]
After the successful result of the Buffalo Bills playoff game model, Governor Andrew Cuomo is going to let large arenas begin hosting music and sporting events again after February 23. “We’re going to now extend the Buffalo Bills example: Any large stadium or arena can open on February 23,” Gov. Cuomo said. “Their plan has […]
Michael B. Jordan’s production company has announced that he has signed a deal with Amazon Studios to shoot several films and TV shows over then next few years. One of the first projects they are taking on is a limited series about the life and career of Muhammed Ali that will feature music produced by […]
National Transportation Safety Board investigators released news that the pilot in the helicopter crash involving NBA star Kobe Bryant was likely spatially disoriented in poor weather. NTSB chairman Robert Sumwalt also noted that the pilot, Ara Zobayan, had violated flight standards. All nine people on board died in the crash, including Bryant and his 13-year-old […]
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