Michael Jordan Becomes First Pro Athlete to Rank Among America’s 400 Wealthiest People as Net Worth Rises to $3B
Michael Jordan’s net worth is sky-high! The former professional basketball player turned businessman is making headlines for becoming one of the 400 wealthiest people in America, according to Forbes. The NBA legend’s addition to the list is making history since he’s the first professional athlete to reach this level of wealth in the country. Jordan […]
Simone Biles Becomes First Woman to Land Yurchenko Double Pike Vault at World Championships
Simone Biles is making history again! Biles recently became the first woman to land the Yurchenko double pike at the 2023 World Artistic Gymnastic Championships in Antwerp, Belgium, on October 1. In gymnastics, skills are named after the first person to land them in an international competition. So Biles will have the skill named after […]
All-Woman Football Officiating Crew Makes Sports History in Michigan
A group of women football officials is making history in Michigan! Head line judge Caryn Jackson, referee Nicole Randolph, line judge Delonda Little, umpire RanDee Henry, and back judge Kamaria Douglas, had a game to remember on September 21 when they officiated the Waterford Kettering versus Detroit Lincoln-King varsity game at Detroit Mercy. The Michigan […]
Deion Sanders Has Generated More Than $90M for the University of Colorado Boulder
The numbers don’t lie! Since joining the University of Colorado (CU) Boulder, Deion Sanders has proven himself to be an invaluable resource. Not only has he bolstered media coverage for the school. But he’s turned the team’s record around, garnered several advertising deals, brought out some of the biggest celebrity figures to support the school, […]
Tiger Woods Caddies for Son Charlie During His Junior Golf Tournament
Tiger Woods’ son, Charlie Axel Woods, is following in his footsteps when it comes to playing golf! Charlie advanced to the Notah Begay III National Championship after winning in the second round of the 14-15 age division in the Last Chance Regional over the weekend. But he wasn’t alone on the green, with the teen […]
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 […]