Deion Sanders Effect Continues as University of Colorado Sells Out Season Tickets for the First Time in History
Deion Sanders legacy on the field is already cemented. But now the NFL Hall of Famer has crafted a second life for himself. And this one is just as glorious as the first — with the potential to be even more impactful. As a coach, Sanders has shined, changing the lives of many student athletes […]
Deion Sanders Generates $4.5M in Revenue With New Prime 21 Sunglasses
The buzz around Deion Sanders has been incessant. And while some may view it as hype, the proof is in the pre-orders. After elevating Jackson State University and the larger HBCU sports culture, Sanders announced his intentions to head to Boulder, Colorado, to coach for the University of Colorado. Now just a few games into […]
Coco Gauff Has Earned $11.1M in Prize Money From Her 5-Year Professional Tennis Career
Tennis champion Coco Gauff is a multi-millionaire due to her tennis winnings over the past several years. The 19-year-old Atlanta, Georgia, native recently crossed the $10 million mark after becoming the first American teenager to win the US Open since Serena Williams. Gauff earned $3 million after winning her first-ever major title, which brought her […]
Howard University Golf Teams Explored in New ‘Why Not Us’ Docuseries on ESPN
We are getting a new look into Howard University’s golf team through its new docuseries on ESPN. Titled “Why Not Us: Howard Golf,” the show is the fourth installment in ESPN’s “Why Not Us” series. The show is a collaboration with Andscape, FILM 45, and ESPN+ Originals. And the new installment of the series is […]
Coco Gauff Praises Serena Williams, Says Her ‘Only Regret’ Is Never Playing the Tennis Legend
Coco Gauff is opening up about the influence tennis great Serena Williams has had on her career. Following her semifinal win at the US Open on September 7, Gauff was asked about Williams’ historic career and how it has inspired her own. “Serena is Serena,” Gauff said in her post-match interview, reports Today. “She’s the […]
Coco Gauff Becomes First American Teen to Reach US Open Final Since Serena Williams
Coco Gauff has advanced to her first-ever US Open final after winning her September 7 match against Karolina Muchova. The sixth-seeded Gauff is now the youngest American teen — male or female — to reach the US Open final since Serena Williams back in 2001. Ahead of her semifinal match, Gauff had already become the […]
NBA’s Antetokounmpo Brothers Join Williams Sisters as New Owners of TGL’s LA Golf Club
Brothers Giannis Antetokounmpo, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Kostas Antetokounmpo, and Alex Antetokounmpo have announced their recent investment in TGL’s Los Angeles Golf Club (LAGC), reports Golfweek. The basketball superstar brothers have been committed to securing their family legacy in sports. Three of the five Nigerian-Greek siblings were drafted into the NBA — Giannis, Thanasis, and Kostas. Alex, […]
Ben Shelton Becomes Youngest American US Open Semifinalist Since 1992 After Historic Francis Tiafoe Match
Ben Shelton pushed through a second set loss to win his US Open quarterfinal match against his fellow American tennis pro Francis Tiafo on September 5. Shelton won the match 6-2, 3-6, 7-6(7), 6-2. And with his win, the 20-year-old has become the youngest American man to reach the semifinal of the US Open since […]
Coco Gauff Credits NBA Icon Jimmy Butler for Inspiring Her Mental Focus Heading Into US Open
CoCo Gauff is praising NBA legend Jimmy Butler for serving as strong example of mental strength as an athlete. In the months following her first round loss at Wimbledon this past July, the sixth-seeded Gauff has been on a serious upswing on the court. The 19-year-old won the Cincinatti Masters in August. And she is […]