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Another one of Rochester’s own is going to the NBA. Anthony Lamb signs with the Detroit Pistons. The former Greece Athena Trojan and University of Vermont player, Lamb signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Detroit Pistons. That type of one-year contract means a player can earn a bonus and remain on an NBA franchise’s […]
A new sports documentary focusing on how racial dynamics shaped the career of Tiger Woods is coming to ESPN very soon. The one hour documentary, “The Undefeated Presents Tiger Woods: America’s Son,” will “examine Tiger Woods’ complex racial identity and the meaning of the golfer’s success in America.” The film will highlight Woods’ career and […]
Congratulations to Rochester’s own Quinton Rose. He signed with the NBA’s Sacramento Kings. Rose becomes the second player from Rochester to be heading to the NBA along with Isaiah Stewart. The pair join Rose’s former Bishop Kearney teammate Thomas Bryant (Wizards) in the NBA. Rose led the Temple Owls in scoring (16.4 ppg) and minutes per […]
Congratulations to Rochester native Isaiah Stewart. The basketball star was selected No. 16 overall in the 2020 NBA Draft on Wednesday Night. First, to the Portland Trailblazers and later traded to the Detroit Pistons. Stewart is now the highest ever draft pick out of Rochester, surpassing Greece Athena’s John Wallace who was picked 18th overall by the […]
LaVar Ball made comments again that struck a nerve for some people. Though the message was delivered raw, you can’t fault him for the advice that he gave his youngest son Le’Angelo Ball who’s getting drafted into the NBA. LaVar Ball was on a sports show and said he told his youngest son that, he […]
The Hall of Fame coach of Syracuse Men’s Basketball Jim Boeheim has tested positive for COVID-19. He shared the news on social media. I wanted to share the following statement from me: pic.twitter.com/cwop38MhyN — Jim Boeheim (@therealboeheim) November 15, 2020 Boeheim will immediately began his isolation period at home. Syracuse is set to open the […]
Super Bowl 55 is set to kick off on February 7 2021 in Tampa. Although it’s uncertain if fans will be allowed to fill the stands due to the raging pandemic, the show must go on. On Thursday 3-time Grammy Award winning artist The Weeknd announced that he will headline the Pepsi Half Time Show! […]
Mike Tyson has been gearing up for his fight against Roy Jones Jr. and is quoted, saying: “I looked at film of Roy when he was at his best because that’s the guy I anticipate fighting,” Tyson said. “I’m in the best shape. I boxed seven rounds so far, and it keeps improving. I’m boxing […]
Venus Williams is teaming up with K-Swiss and launching a new, limited-edition capsule collection that represents the “Boldness of Women.” The collection features back-to-school references like the letterman jacket, plaid trims and a tennis sweater. The athlesiure collection includes 10 different items and a special Williams K-Swiss classic sneaker. Williams is no stranger to fashion, […]
The Minnesota Twins have recently announced that they will no longer be affiliating with the Rochester Red Wings. Wings General Manager Dan Mason gave a statement Tuesday night, saying: “We’ve known for a while that this was a possibility. The finality of it kinda hit home today. It’s been a bit of a bummer.” It’s […]