Angel Reese Graces Cover of NBA 2K26 WNBA Edition With Signature Sneaker
Chicago Sky star Angel Reese is officially the newest cover athlete for NBA 2K26’s WNBA edition, dropping this September. She joins NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and future Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony on this year’s slate of cover stars.
Black-Led Nonprofit Launches Swim Scholarships
The national not-for-profit, Outdoor Afro, is helping Black communities build positive, life-affirming relationships with water through its Making Waves initiative. To help turn the tide, Outdoor Afro is offering free swim scholarships for Black children and their caregivers across the country. The program covers the cost of beginner swim lessons in partnership with swim providers nationwide. And while Black families are prioritized, the scholarships are open to all.
Oluwamodupe Oloyede Becomes First Woman Head Drum Major at FAMU
There’s a new leader at the helm of Florida A&M University’s legendary Marching “100,” and she’s making history while doing it. Oluwamodupe Oloyede has been named Head Drum Major of the iconic band, becoming the first woman to hold the position in its 115-year history.
2025 NHL Draft Makes History with Record Number of Black Players
For the first time ever, more than 20 players of color, including at least 10 Black athletes, had their names called on draft night — marking the most diverse class the league has ever seen, NHL reports. From top picks to late-round gems, Black talent didn’t just show up, they took up space and made sure the world felt it.
Los Angeles Sparks Retire Candace Parker’s No. 3 Jersey in Emotional Ceremony
The Los Angeles Sparks made sure to give one of the WNBA’s greatest her well-deserved flowers! During halftime of their game against the Chicago Sky over the weekend, the Sparks officially retired Candace Parker’s No. 3 jersey, cementing her legacy in the rafters, NBC Los Angeles reports. Parker’s jersey now joins those of fellow WNBA legends Lisa Leslie and Penny Toler as the only retired numbers in Sparks history.
V.J. Edgecombe Honors His Mother in Emotional NBA Draft Moment
When V.J. Edgecombe heard his name called as the 3rd overall pick in this year’s NBA Draft, it wasn’t just a win for him, it was a victory for his entire family. The 19-year-old Bahamas native and Baylor standout made history that night, but it was the emotional moment he shared with his mother that truly touched hearts.
LeBron James Helps Akron Student Chase NASCAR Dreams
As part of the LeBron James Family Foundation’s I PROMISE program, a student named CeCe was given the opportunity to shadow a real NASCAR pit crew at the Ally 400 in Nashville. It was an unforgettable moment made possible through LeBron’s ongoing commitment to exposing students to new career paths and experiences outside of the classroom.
Angel Reese Is Investing in Chicago’s Youth with New Basketball Court
Angel Reese is building more than a basketball legacy. The Chicago Sky star and Cash App have partnered once again, this time giving Chicago something lasting to celebrate — a brand-new community basketball court at Oakwood Beach.
Jalen Hurts Adds “Author” to Resume with Debut Children’s Book
Fresh off a Super Bowl win earlier this year, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is picking up and pen and stepping into a new arena: children’s literature. Hurts just announced his debut picture book, Better Than a Touchdown, in an inspiring video filmed from the library of Tice Elementary School in his hometown of Houston. “This has been a cherished […]
Coco Gauff Becomes First American Since Serena Williams to Win French Open
Coco Gauff has officially won the 2025 French Open, securing her first Roland-Garros title and the second Grand Slam championship of her career at just 21 years old. With this win, she also becomes the first American woman to claim the French Open crown since Serena Williams in 2015.