Kaleena Smith Makes History as First High School Women’s Basketball Player to Sign NIL Deal With Adidas
She’s the first signee since Candace Parker took over as president of Adidas women’s basketball! 16-year-old Kaleena Smith is a star athlete at Onatario Christian High School in Ontario, California. The 5-foot-6 sophomore point guard is the highest-rated recruit in the class of 2027, named National Freshman of the Year by MaxPreps and already receiving […]
Jayson Tatum Joins Ownership Group to Bring WNBA Team to His Hometown of St. Louis
Now, this is a power move! NBA Star Jayson Tatum is looking to bring a WNBA franchise team to his hometown of St. Louis, joining an ownership group that’s proposing a whopping $200 million bid, Essence reports. Tatum has teamed up with St. Louis business leaders Richard Chaifetz and David Hoffman in a move that […]
Whoopi Goldberg Announces Launch of First Global Women’s Sports Channel
She’s giving women’s sports the boost it deserves! Whoopi Goldberg recently appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon where the entertainment legend announced her newest business venture to help amplify women’s sports, Buzzfeed reports. “I’m launching the first global women’s sports channel called AWSN (All Women’s Sports Network),” Goldberg told Fallon. The new network […]
Simone Biles & Gabby Thomas Share Adorable Post-Game Moment With Indiana Fever Players
We love to see the girls supporting one another! Last week, Olympic gold medalists Simone Biles and Gabby Thomas headed for a night out to watch the Indiana Fever game, ESPN reports. A huge moment for women’s basketball, the famous attendees drew fanfare, and the Fever secured another victory, defeating the Connecticut Sun 84-80. Afterward, […]
Flavor Flav Steps Up to Pay Rent of Olympic Track & Field Athlete
Yeah boyyyyyyyyyy! Rapper Flavor Flav, real name William Jonathan Drayton Jr., has had a long and storied career as a musician, hip-hop pioneer, and reality TV star. Now, the 65-year-old has a new title: Olympic sponsor. Flavor Flav is currently at the 2024 Paris Olympics, and he isn’t just there as a fan. A tweet […]
Allyson Felix Teams Up With Pampers to Create First-Ever Nursery for Athlete Moms at Paris Olympics
She’s doubling down on her commitment! Allyson Felix is the most decorated woman track and field Olympian ever, boasting 11 Olympic medals, including seven gold, the most ever by any female track and field athlete. Retiring from the sport in 2022, Felix had become a staunch advocate for women’s rights and maternal health towards the […]
Flau’jae Links up With Serena Williams to Sign Personalized Jersey for Daughter Olympia
“This is why women’s sports is important.”♥️ Olympia Ohanian, daughter of tennis legend Serena Williams, recently had an unforgettable day meeting LSU basketball star and rapper Flau’jae Johnson at Essence Fest. The LSU star stopped to sign a special jersey for the young mogul. Alexis Ohanian, Serena’s husband, shared the heartwarming moment on social media, […]