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God Shammgod is a natural born competitor, both on and off the basketball court. “For me, life is always competitive,” he says. “I’m always reaching [for] my full potential.” The New York City streetball legend played basketball professionally for one season before establishing his career overseas, playing in China, Poland, Kuwait and more. Now retired […]

God Shammgod still lives and breathes the game of basketball. The New York City streetball legend who famously frequented Rucker Park (regarded as the basketball mecca of New York) is carrying on his legacy by working with the next generation of players. The former point guard instilled his love for the game in his son, […]

Bronny James hasn’t officially stepped onto USC’s campus yet, but the school knows a lot will change. USC has long been a respected sports school –and is still home to Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Caleb Williams — with alum including Troy Polamalu, Caron Palmer, DeMar DeRozan, O.J. Mayo, and Taj Gibson. But Bronny is an entirely […]

The miraculous story behind Damar Hamlin‘s journey back to a healthy NFL player has hit another heartwarming turn. Hamlin’s teammates are recognizing the importance of CPR, so many of them are participating in learning the life-saving technique at the team’s facility this week. The Bills are fully behind Hamlin’s recovery and posted a video earlier […]

After more than 300 days in a Russian prison, Brittney Griner’s not just back in America; she’s back playing basketball. Griner made her in-season on-court debut for the Phoenix Mercury’s second game against the Chicago Sky at the Footprint Center. Griner’s Mercury would lose the game 75-69, but it was more than just a game […]

As Bronny James decides to take his talents to USC, his little brother Bryce has an announcement of his own. Ahead of his junior year at high school, Bryce has transferred from Sierra Canyon to Campbell Hall. The school is located in California’s Studio City neighborhood and boasts a $50,000 tuition. But, with LeBron James’ […]

In the 1930's Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, N.J. was home to Negro League teams The New York Black Yankees, The New York Cubans and The Newark Eagles.