The 13th All-Star Gospel Celebration, founded by Tameka Holyfield, was a befitting celebration of gospel in Chicago, the gospel music capital. Featuring NBA players past and present who unashamedly profess their Christian faith and encourage upcoming players who love the Lord to do the same and to do it unapologetically, the show was hosted by Maurice Evans; former NBA player turned successful businessman and entrepreneur and Sonya Blake, Chicago’s own 1390 AM gospel radio personality.
The ball is in Chicago's court when it comes to the 2020 NBA All-Star weekend. The 2020 NBA All-Star Game will be the first time in over three decades that Chicago will be the host city for this family event. The game will take place at the United Center on Sunday, February 16, 2020, marking the first time the NBA All-Star Game will be played in this iconic basketball city in over three decades
Near West Side Celebrates Eighth Consecutive Safe Summer Basketball Season
Near West Summer league connects 350 youth to safe and healthy summer alternatives
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Basketball Legends and 2 Chainz Visits Chicago: Discuss Sports and Community
By Mary L. Datcher
Senior Staff Writer
Kenny “The Jet” Smith returned to Chicago with...
*Jason Collins, the first openly gay man to play in the NBA, announced Wednesday that he is retiring from the league. According to Yahoo Sports, the 35-year-old athlete made the announcement in a first-person story for Sports Illustrated. It’s the same forum he used in April 2013, to publicly reveal his sexuality and become the […]
*Kobe Bryant entered the history books on Tuesday when he set an NBA record for most missed field goals of all time. The 13,418th miss of his career came during the fourth quarter against Memphis, simultaneously breaking Celtics legend John Havlicek’s old record of 13,417 career missed field goals. The new distinction conversely means that […]
*(Via ESPN) – LeBron James shot miserably. His passes were errant. He didn’t look good doing much other than tossing powder in the air. His homecoming was horrendous. “I didn’t press,” James said, dismissing nerves as a factor. “I didn’t do much.” James struggled from the start in his first game with Cleveland in four […]
