Brooklyn Baker, a straight-A student with a 3.8-grade point average, is known for accomplishments that have put a spotlight on Brazoswood High. She recently broke the girls’ triple jump record for the sixth time this past track season with a jump of 40 feet 1.5 inches and broke the girls’ long jump record with a jump of 19 feet and 9.75 inches.
Three-time WNBA champion Candace Parker has announced her retirement from professional basketball after 16 seasons. Parker is the first player in WNBA history to win a championship with three different teams.
The 2024 WNBA draft was an exciting one as the next generation of women’s basketball players were selected by their new teams.
O.J. Simpson, a figure in both the sports world and the annals of American legal history, died from cancer at the age of 76.
In conjunction with the opening events for the new exhibit, “More Than Brave: The Life of Henry Aaron,” at the Atlanta History Center, Hall of Fame Chairman of the Board Jane Forbes Clark announced plans to unveil a bronze statue of Aaron at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown on May 23.
The 2024 NCAA DI women’s basketball tournament is complete, and South Carolina took down Iowa 87-75 to complete an undefeated season.
Louisiana State University star basketball player Angel Reese is headed to the Women’s National Basketball Association.
The Houston Astros are set to play against the New York Yankees at Minute Maid Park on Thursday and Joe Espada will make his debut as the new team manager.
Fortunately, women aren’t competing just for the money. They are in it for the love of the game, and the opportunity to blaze trails for women behind them.
In honor of Women’s History Month, did you know that SC’s Women’s Basketball Coach Dawn Staley is the highest-paid Black coach earning $2.9 million annually? We see you!
Jalen Hurts has “been that guy” for a good minute. However, his road to becoming a household name among sports fans wasn’t an easy route for the 24-year-old Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, per 360 Baseline. The former starting QB for the University of Oklahoma graced the cover of Essence for their May/June men’s issue. This marks…
While the Philadelphia Eagles didn’t take home the victory following Super Bowl LVII, that didn’t stop Jalen Hurts’ faith ahead of the game. During the 24th annual Super Bowl Soulful Gospel Celebration, the starting quarterback made an appearance to receive the Faith in Action Award as he was honored during the ceremony, per 360 Baseline….
The NCAA and the Houston Local Organizing Committee (HLOC) have teamed up once again to bring forth a positive impact on students in the area. In the “Read to the Final Four,” the two powerhouses encourage ways to engage youth in school districts across the city to promote and inspire reading with third graders. Like…