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The Mays’ family and the San Francisco Giants jointly announced Tuesday night Willie Mays had died earlier in the afternoon in the Bay Area. One of baseball’s greatest and most beloved players, Mays began his professional career in the Negro Leagues in 1948, was baseball’s oldest living Hall of Famer. He was voted into the […]
The biggest upcoming fight in professional boxing was the bout between 27-year-old Jake Paul and 57-year-old Mike Tyson. The fight, originally scheduled for July 20, was set to be streamed on Netflix, and had captivated the entire boxing world. Unfortunately though, as of May 31, the fight has been postponed. Unfortunately Jake Paul and Mike […]
Simone Biles has made history with an incredible comeback after a two-year hiatus, cementing her GOAT status by becoming the most decorated gymnast of all time. Biles competed in the World Artistic Gymnastic Championships in Belgium where she took home four gold medals bringing her to a total of 37. Geoff Bennett discussed Biles’ return […]
According to a recent Bloomberg report, NBA icon Michael Jordan’s net worth currently sits at $3.5 billion, the largest fortune any athlete within the organization has earned. This is attributed to a licensing deal with Nike the recent sale of his majority stake in the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets, and other major investments. According to a report […]
The gymnastics star Simone Biles just won her record eighth U.S. Championship. Biles, now a 26-year-old newlywed considered perhaps the greatest of all time, posted an all-around two-day total of 118.40, four points clear of runner-up Shilese Jones. Florida junior Leanne Wong claimed third, bolstering her chances of making a third straight world championship team. Biles […]
Popular comedian and actor Druski is now crossing into the sports world. 4Lifers is looking to make a name for himself and his agency in the world of sports, the social media star said in a statement. The first signee to 4Lifers is University of Florida Gators defensive end Princely Umanmielen, a four-star recruit from Manor, […]
1st Simone Biles, now Gabby Douglas is coming back to gymnastics. Douglas, the first Black woman to win the Olympic all-around gymnastics title, is taking aim at the 2024 Games in Paris. Douglas announced on her Instagram that she is making a comeback attempt. The 27-year-old also posted video of herself practicing uneven bars, her signature […]
With More than 60% of professional athletes end up within five years of their retirement. That why the new B.A.L.L. for Life, a partnership with the National Urban League and Experian has started a financial and credit education program. B.A.L.L. for Life (Be A Legacy Leader) was announced at the recent Iverson Roundball Classic. Experian […]
Starting Thursday (May 18) roughly 200,000 people are expected to be in the Rochester area. That’s when tournament play for the PGA Championship at Oak Hill begins. The world’s biggest golf stars including Phil Mickelson, Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy, and Hideki Matsuyama are gearing up to compete in Rochester. The first practice round of the […]
Congratulations, to Rochester’s Own Jeenathan Williams. The UPrep grad signed a two-year deal to join the Portland Trail Blazers. Williams, spent his college career at Buffalo, before joining the NBA G League’s Salt Lake City Stars after going undrafted in the 2022 NBA draft. He has averaged 14.4 points in G League action this year. […]