NEW YORK (AP) — The Roots will perform an original NBA-themed musical featuring former “Hamilton” actor Daveed Diggs, DJ Jazzy Jeff, actor Michael B. Jordan, musician Jidenna and rapper Darryl “DMC” McDaniels at the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday. The NBA announced on Thursday that the musical titled “The Evolution of Greatness” is a “historical, […]
Kenny ‘The Jet’ Smith talks to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about the NBA TV and TNT comprehensive NBA All-Star coverage including the network’s exclusive coverage of the 2017 NBA All-Star Game, Sunday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. CST. He also reveals details about his superstar filled annual All Star party. On hosting alongside […]
BOSTON (AP) — Jury selection is underway in ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez‘s second murder trial. The former New England Patriots tight end already is serving a life sentence with no possibility of parole for the 2013 murder of Odin Lloyd. Lloyd was a semi-professional football player who was dating the sister of Hernandez’s fiancee. Hernandez […]
The legendary Isiah Thomas is being honored February 13th at the National Museum of African American History and Culture for his role he plays in the community. The Hall of Famer and NBA Analyst talks to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about the 2017 NBA All-Star Game, Charles Oakley and the NY Knicks’ beef. He also picks […]
Tom Brady wasn’t the only victim of a theft over Super Bowl weekend in Houston. According to Page Six, New York Giants star Odell Beckham Jr.’s got his “jewelry and cash” stolen while in town for the game as an ESPN pregame commentator. At one point, rumors suggested that OBJ was mugged. “It was basically […]
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Knicks President Phil Jackson has taken another dig at forward Carmelo Anthony. In a tweet, Jackson referred to a column by Bleacher Report writer Kevin Ding that suggested Jackson is frustrated because Anthony doesn’t have the same will to win as other stars. Jackson tweeted on Tuesday : “Bleacher’s […]
Michael Vick, who rose to stardom with the Atlanta Falcons before he was sent to prison for running a dogfighting operation, tells ESPN he is retiring from playing in the NFL. The 36-year-old Vick, a dynamic dual threat with his speedy legs and powerful left arm, passed for 22,464 yards and 133 touchdowns during his […]
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Tiger Woods withdrew from the Dubai Desert Classic on Friday with back spasms after shooting an opening-round 77 a day earlier, marking another frustrating start to his return to golf from a lengthy injury layoff. Woods’ manager, Mark Steinberg, said Woods had back spasms on Thursday night after dinner. […]
Sacramento Kings forward Matt Barnes reportedly turned himself in to New York police Wednesday morning after allegedly assaulting a “possible girlfriend” at a nightclub over a month ago. According to the New York Post, Barnes was “issued a desk appearance ticket for misdemeanor assault,” which serves as an order for him to appear in a […]
Derek Fisher informed police that his Los Angeles home was burglarized and more than $300,000 worth of jewelry had been stolen, including his five NBA Championship rings, reports TMZ Sports. The NBA vet reported a burglary at his home Monday morning, telling police he left the home at 7:30 a.m., and found that someone had […]
The agent for two Americans who play professional basketball in Iran hopes they will be able to return to the country to finish their season. J.P. Prince and Joseph Jones remain in Dubai, where they were during a break when President Donald Trump temporarily suspended immigration from seven majority Muslim countries. Iran is among them […]
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kraft Heinz says the Monday after the Super Bowl will be a day off for its salaried employees, and it has launched a tongue-in-cheek campaign to make the day — dubbed “Smunday” — a national holiday. The food producing giant is co-headquartered in Chicago and Pittsburgh, neither of which has a team […]
