Niecy Nash, who is one of Tom’s favorites, received a star on the Hollywood walk of fame. Kym and Sherri were there to support their friend and say it was a beautiful ceremony. It was a special day for Nash because when she was a little girl, she said that one day she would have […]

After a hard-fought battle with acute myeloid leukemia, TNT‘s beloved sideline reporter Craig Sager has passed away at the age of 65. https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/809494378989252608 Sager got his start as a baseball reporter in Florida before eventually moving on to CNN and becoming a fixture The NBA on TNT. He was also known for his colorful and eclectic suits. Sager […]

Entertainment

Turner Broadcasting recruited their TBS and TNT talent to spread a little Christmas cheer for its one-hour special “SURPRISE! Instant Xmas Carol,” where celebrity carolers surprise listeners with their own unique renditions of a classic Yultide songs. TBS stars Conan O’Brien (“Conan”) and Rashida Jones (“Angie Tribeca”) join Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal of TNT’s […]

Basketball

ATLANTA (AP) — Longtime TNT broadcaster Craig Sager was remembered for his love of family, sports and colorful attire at a memorial service Tuesday that produced laughs and tears. Among those attending the service were San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich and members of Sager’s Turner Sports TV family, including Ernie Johnson and Reggie Miller. […]

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HOUSTON (AP) — The son of TNT basketball broadcaster Craig Sager says his father is set to undergo a third bone marrow and stem cell transplant Wednesday as he continues his cancer fight. Craig Sager II announced the procedure on Twitter on Tuesday, saying the marrow will be provided by an anonymous donor. NBC announced […]

Entertainment

Charles Barkley is getting ready to play “The Race Card.” We’re talking about a new six-episode series on TNT featuring the NBA broadcast analyst and Hall of Famer. Essentially, the series will examine the deep political divisions in American culture. The show is set to premiere in early 2017 on the heels of this year’s […]

  Actor and entertainment host Terrence J returns to our televisions May 17th in the new FOX series, Coupled, a dating series that follows 12 women in Anguilla looking for love. “It’s a Mark Burnett show. This is a dating show with a modern-day twist. There are 12 beautiful women, they’re really accomplished, but they’re looking for […]

HBCU Sports, NBA, Newsletter

TNT’s Ernie Johnson – the “Inside the NBA” anchor forced to endure the shenanigans of commentators Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O’Neal – won the 2015 Sports Emmy Award for best studio host – then immediately handed it over to the daughters of Stuart Scott, who died in January following a lengthy battle with […]

Gone Viral!

  Le sigh. Walking is hard, mmmk? Or at least, this is what NBA superstar turned commentator Shaquille O’Neal discovered earlier tonight when he slipped,…

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obamas celebrated the holiday season Sunday with “The Rock” and singers Rita Ora and Darius Rucker. President Barack Obama and his family attended the 33rd annual “Christmas in Washington” concert Sunday at the National Building Museum. The event is a benefit for the Children’s National Health System. Before the concert, Obama, […]

Basketball, HBCU Sports, NBA

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA and its television partners couldn’t wait to extend their contracts. The league renewed its deals with ESPN and TNT even though two seasons remain on the old ones. With potential competition from Fox looming, both networks were willing to pay generously to secure the rights long term. The NBA’s […]

Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal are the best of frenemies. The two retired NBA vets have enjoyed a long-standing rivalry that extends back to their…