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Trailblazer: Debra Walker and the Legacy of Women’s Basketball

By: Darryl Jacobs ESPN & CBS Sports Networks Analyst/Commentator  Before Caitlin Clark was rewriting record books, before Dawn Staley became a household name, there was Debra...

NBA Star Anthony Edwards Goes Viral After Telling Obama ‘I’m The Truth’

Photo Credit: Getty Images NBA superstar Anthony Edwards is going viral over his confident exchange with former President Barack Obama. In a clip from Netflix's new series Court of Gold, Edwards was...

Chicago Hosts Top Collegiate Track & Field Athletes at 4th Annual Windy City Invitational

Chicago is set to host one of the most dynamic collegiate track and field events in the nation, bringing together elite athletes and fostering...

Hoop Hard Basketball Event Honors Officer Aréanah Preston, Unites Community in Peace and Love

The 2nd Annual Hoop Hard or Get Off the Court Basketball event celebrated the legacy of Officer Aréanah Preston with a day of unity,...

Why Hulk Hogan’s WWE Raw Backlash Is Self-Inflicted

Hulk Hogan (Photo Credit: Mike Kalasnik/Flickr) For the uninitiated, a “heel” in wrestling spaces is someone who generates negative emotions from the crowd during a...

Derrick Rose’s Homecoming in Photos: A Weekend of Tribute, Legacy, and Family

Last weekend, Derrick Rose returned to Chicago with the majesty of a king, though his crown was earned on the court. His homecoming was...

Derrick Rose Honored at United Center: A Night of Reflection, Gratitude and Legacy

Relive Derrick Rose Night at the United Center as the youngest NBA MVP reflects on his journey, legacy, and contributions to Chicago (Photo Credit:...

2024 in Review, Part 2: The Milestones, Moments, Highlights and Lowlights

From L-R: Caleb Williams, Common and Angel Reese (Photo Credit: Jeremy Allen, Tacuma Roeback and Wikimedia Commons). In Part Two of the Chicago Defender’s year...

Derrick Rose’s Flower Shop: A Hit With Fans Ahead of Bulls’ Tribute Night

Fans braved the cold to experience Derrick Rose’s heartfelt pop-up, “Rose’s Flower Shop,” in downtown Chicago (Photo Credit: Marshelle Sanders). On a chilly Thursday at...

Trailblazing Sportscaster Greg Gumbel Passes Away at 78

Greg Gumbel, a 3-time Emmy Award-winning journalist and sportscaster, has passed away from cancer, according to his wife, Marcy Gumbel, and daughter, Michelle Gumbel....
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