Black Girls Talk Sports

Calvin Peete: A Black Trailblazer in Golf

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 03:40:00 -0500

Host Angela Spears pays tribute to Calvin Peete, an African American professional golfer who taught himself how to play golf at 24 and became the most successful Black player on the PGA Tour before Tiger Woods. #blackgolfer #keepitsporty #golf Podcast Items of Interest:

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NBA Players with NBA sons

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 07:46:00 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss NBA players with sons in the NBA, past and present. They also mention NBA players with daughters in the WNBA. They share fun facts about NBA players. #KeepItSporty

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Sources:

Brown III, T. (2022, June 29). Ranking best NBA sons of former players in league today: Warriors have multiple second-generation stars. USA Today. https://bit.ly/3xA8XH3

Fattal, T. (2022, August 10). Sierra Canyon basketball adds Ashton Hardaway, son of former NBA star Penny Hardaway. MSN. https://bit.ly/3Dz5Pig

Polacek, S. (2022, August 1). Dell Curry Reveals When He Knew Warriors' Stephen Curry Would Become NBA All-Star. Bleacher Report. https://bit.ly/3QRWC7Y

Sabin, C. (2020, March 11). Father and Sons that Played in the NBA. Crown Hoops. https://crownhoops.com/2020/03/11/father-and-sons-that-played-in-the-nba

Wikipedia Contributors. (2022, September 10. Corey Crowder. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corey_Crowder

Wikipedia Contributors. (2022, June 17). Matt Guokas Sr. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://bit.ly/3BSkPGZ

Wikipedia Contributors. (2022, March 9). Stan Love. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stan_Love_(basketball)

WNBA Players with NBA Sons

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 07:24:10 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) mothers who have sons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). This includes Pamela McGee, the first WNBA player to have a son in the NBA and a daughter in the WNBA. #KeepItSporty

Mentioned in this episode: Niele Ivey Rhonda Smith-Banchero Joy Holmes-Harris Daynia La-Force, Atlanta Dream assistant coach Terrance Mann, Los Angeles Clippers Imani McGee

Sources:

Deb, S. and Cacciola, S. (2022, June 25). For Some NBA Draftees, Making it to the Pros Runs in the Family. New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/25/sports/basketball/nba-fathers-sons-players.html

Kassahun, T. (2022, June 24). Jaden Ivey Expressed Gratitude for His Mom, Who Played in the WNBA, After He was Drafted by Detroit Pistons. Yahoo. yahoo.com/video/jaden-ivey-expressed-gratitude-mom-165847430.html

Lundblad, J. (2008, May 16). Mother-son legacy a first for WNBA/NBA. ESPN. espn.com/nba/draft2008/columns/story?page=080513-mcgee

The Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame (2022). Joy Holmes Harris. https://ohiobasketballhalloffame.com/hall-of-fame/inductees/2016/joy-holmes-harris.html

Schiffer, A. and Tucker, K. (2022, June 21). Moms taught Banchero, Ivey, Sochan and Washington the game. Now they're top NBA Draft prospects. The Athletic. https://theathletic.com/3370018/2022/06/21/banchero-ivey-sochan-washington-moms/

Tidal League. (2021, May 19). Gary Harris' mom, Joy Harris. tidalleague.com/show/court-side-moms/gary-harris-mom-joy-harris

Wikipedia contributors. (2022, June 15). Pamela McGee. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pamela_McGee

Wikipedia contributors. (2022, May 23). Daynia La-Force. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daynia_La-Force

Wikipedia contributors. (2022, June 28). Daynia La-Force. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niele_Ivey

WNBA. (2014, June 27). WNBA Mother and NBA Son: Joy Holmes Harris and Gary Harris https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOAAe6tz7Nk

UCLA and USC Moving to the Big Ten

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 10:49:15 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share their thoughts about the University of Southern California (USC) and the University of California of Los Angeles (UCLA) moving to the Big Ten conference in August 2023. They discuss the impact this move will have on the Pac-12, the Big Ten and athletes. They also mention the effects it will have on sports, especially football, track and field and gymnastics. #KeepItSporty

Mentioned in this episode: Mike Bohn, USC athletic director Martin Jarmond, UCLA athletic director Rose Bowl Indiana University Los Angeles Times

Sources:

Curtis, J. (2022, July 1). USC, UCLA Will Leave Pac-12 to Join Big Ten in 2024. Sports Illustrated. https://bit.ly/3zyToQ7

Multiple contributors. (2022, July 11). Inside the stunning USC-UCLA move to the Big Ten -- and the chaos that followed. ESPN. https://es.pn/3d7IzNp

Thamel, P and Dinich, H. (2022, June 30). USC, UCLA moving from Pac-12 to Big Ten in 2024. ESPN. https://es.pn/3vGd0AK

Louise Fulton: a Black Woman Bowling Trailblazer

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 19:25:04 -0500

Host Rekaya Gibson pays tribute to Louise Fulton, an American professional bowler. In 1964, she won the Professional Women's Bowling Association's Princeton Open, becoming the first African American to win a professional bowling title. Also, Fulton was the first African American bowler inducted into the United States Bowling Congress Hall of Fame in 2001. #blackbowler #blackwomenbowlers #keepitsporty

Mentioned in this episode: Marjorie Mitchell, professional bowler Meadow Lanes Bowling Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Sources:

Louise Fulton and Marjorie Mitchell Papers and Photographs, 1982-2010, MSS 897, Thomas and Katherine Detre Library and Archives, Senator John Heinz History Center. historicpittsburgh.org/islandora/object/pitt%3AUS-QQS-mss897/viewer United States Bowling Congress. (2022). Louise Fulton. bowl.com/usbc-hall-of-fame/hall-of-famers/louise-fulton

Wiggins, D. K., & Swanson, R. A. (Eds.). (2016). Separate Games: African American Sport behind the Walls of Segregation. University of Arkansas Press. doi.org/10.2307/j.ctt1f89v0m

Title IX 50th Anniversary Facts & Advocacy

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 07:21:15 -0500

Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast celebrates Title IX 50th Anniversary. Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the meaning of Title IX. They share Title IX accomplishments for the past 50 years according to the Women's Sports Foundation (WSF) report. They explain what still needs to be done about equity in women's sports. They share recommendations to use to advocate for change and accountability. #KeepItSporty

Mentioned in this episode:

Title IX 50th Anniversary is June 23, 2022.

Women's Sports Foundation - womenssportsfoundation.org/titleix50

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Sources:

Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. (2022). Grove City College v. Bell - Facts and Case Summary. United States Courts. https://www.uscourts.gov/educational-resources/educational-activities/grove-city-college-v-bell-facts-and-case-summary

National Institute of Food and Agriculture (2022). Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972. United States Department of Agriculture. https://www.nifa.usda.gov/title-ix-education-amendments-act-1972

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration & Management. (2022). Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972. U.S. Department of Labor. https://www.dol.gov/agencies/oasam/centers-offices/civil-rights-center/statutes/title-ix

Office for Civil Rights. (2021, October 27). Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. https://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-individuals/sex-discrimination/title-ix-education-amendments/index.html

Women's Sports Foundation. (2022, May 4). 50 Years of Title IX: We're Not Done Yet. WomensSportsFoundation.org. https://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/articles_and_report/50-years-of-title-ix-were-not-done-yet

2022 NBA Draft Prospects

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 03:40:51 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears mention the NBA Draft order for the top six NBA teams. They discuss NBA Draft prospects such as men's college basketball players Jabari Smith, Chet Holmgren, and Keegan Murray. #KeepItSporty

Mentioned in this episode:

NBA Draft is June 23, 2022, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

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Sources:

ESPN. (2022). Men's College Basketball: Chet Holmgren. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4433255/chet-holmgren

ESPN. (2022). Men's College Basketball: Jaden Ivy. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4433218/jaden-ivey

ESPN. (2022). Men's College Basketball: Paolo Banchero. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4432573/paolo-banchero

ESPN. (2022). Men's College Basketball: Keegan Murray. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4594327/keegan-murray

NBA. (2022). 2022 NBA Draft. https://www.nba.com/draft/2022

Perley, S. (2022, June 11). Hornets NBA Pre-Draft Workouts. NBA. https://www.nba.com/hornets/news/hornets-nba-pre-draft-workouts-june-11

Sports Reference College Basketball. (2022). College Basketball Player: Jabari Smith. Sports Reference. https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/jabari-smith-2.html

Taylor, C. (2022, June 10). NBA draft green room: Holmgren, Smith headline prospects to earn invitations. Yahoo Sports. https://www.yahoo.com/video/nba-draft-green-room-holmgren-163356818.html

Ward-Henninger, C. and Quinn, S. (2022, June 10). 2022 NBA Draft: Biggest team needs, best potential prospect fits for all 30 teams as offseason approaches. CBS Sports. https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2022-nba-draft-biggest-team-needs-best-potential-prospect-fits-for-all-30-teams-as-offseason-approaches/

Wikipedia Contributors. (2022, June 20). 2022 NBA Draft. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_NBA_draft

2022 NBA Finals: Matchup and Predictions

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 07:44:07 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the NBA Finals matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics. They share their NBA Finals predictions. They also talk about Game 1 results. #KeepItSporty

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Sources:

ESPN. (2022). NBA Team: Boston Celtics. https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/bos

ESPN. (2022). NBA Team: Golden State Warriors. https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/gs

NBA. (2022). Boston Celtics. https://www.nba.com/celtics

NBA. (2022). Golden State Warriors. https://www.nba.com/warriors

NBA. (2022). National Basketball Association. https://www.nba.com

Uncommon Facts about The Kentucky Derby

Sun, 22 May 2022 03:45:43 -0500

Host Angela Spears shares uncommon facts about the Kentucky Derby, highlighting women jockeys and the most recent black jockeys who have competed. She also shares fun facts about the Kentucky Derby that you might not have known. #KeepItSporty #BlackGirlsTalkSports

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References:

Chavkin, D. (2022, May 8). Overhead Camera View Shows Rich Strike's Amazing Kentucky Derby Win. Sports Illustrated. https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2022/05/08/rich-strike-kentucky-derby-victory-overhead-view

Frakes, J. (2021, April 20). 'I'm coming to get those roses': Carmouche will be first Black jockey in Derby since 2013. Courier Journal. https://bit.ly/3loFTM0

Kentucky Derby. (2022). Women in the Derby. https://bit.ly/3wEOfEs

Roberts, B. (2022, April 27). Saddle up: Love of horses leads woman to become trailblazing jockey. Spectrum News One. https://spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisville/news/2022/04/27/life-as-a-female-jockey

Sykes, L. and Hubbard, L. (2022, February 9). 35 Kentucky Derby Facts That Will Surprise You. Town & Country. https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/sporting/news/a2857/kentucky-derby-facts/

Windspree Vacation Homes. (2022). St. Croix Native Kevin Krigger Races in Kentucky Derby. https://windspree.com/st-croix-native-kevin-krigger-races-kentucky-derby/

2022 WNBA Season Players & Teams to Watch

Thu, 05 May 2022 04:17:48 -0500

The Women's National Basketball Association's (WNBA) season starts on May 6, 2022. Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss some teams and players to watch. They also encourage everyone to get the WNBA League Pass. Access games anytime, anywhere. #KeepItSporty

Mentioned in This Episode:

Ameshya Williams-Holliday, the first Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) player drafted into the WNBA in 20 years.

WNBA League Pass - https://leaguepass.wnba.com

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Sources:

Garcia, J. (2022, April 13). Becky Hammon departs Spurs to begin next phase of career in Las Vegas. Kens5. https://www.kens5.com/article/sports/nba/spurs/becky-hammon-leaves-spurs-wnba-coaching-job-nba-san-antonio-aces/273-6b408e8f-f61b-457e-b047-7085f4f132fb

Glenesk, M. (2022, April 11). WNBA draft 2022: Indiana Fever go big, make history with four top-10 picks. Indianapolis Star. https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/basketball/wnba/fever/2022/04/11/wnba-draft-2022-4live-updates-indiana-fever-first-round-draft-order-channel-time/9485457002

Grove, R. (2022, April 14). Ameshya Williams-Holliday Becomes the First HBCU Player Drafted into the WNBA in the Past 20 Years. Ebony. https://www.ebony.com/sports/ameshya-williams-holliday-wbna-hbcu-draft-pick

ESPN. Women's College Basketball Player: Destanni Henderson. https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/player/gamelog/_/id/4398751/destanni-henderson

ESPN. (2022). Women's College Basketball Player: Ameshya. Williams-Holliday

https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/player/stats/_/id/4595993/ameshya-williams-holliday

ESPN. (2022). Women's College Basketball Player: Naz Hillmon. https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4398915/naz-hillmon

Mahoney, J. (2022, April 12). 2022 WNBA Draft: Complete results, grades as Rhyne Howard goes No. 1 to Atlanta Dream. CBS Sports. https://www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/2022-wnba-draft-complete-results-grades-as-rhyne-howard-goes-no-1-to-atlanta-dream

Rill, J. (2022, April 8). WNBA Mock Draft: Analyzing Elite Prospects and Hidden Gems. Bleacher Report. https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/2955171-2022-wnba-mock-draft-analyzing-elite-prospects-and-hidden-gems.amp.html

Wikipedia Contributors. (2021, October 23). 2021 Atlanta Dream season. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Atlanta_Dream_season

Wikipedia Contributors. (2022, May 1). 2022 WNBA Season. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_WNBA_season

WNBA. (2022). https://www.wnba.com

WNBA. (2022). All-Time WNBA Champions. https://www.wnba.com/all-time-wnba-champions

WNBA Chicago Sky. (2022). https://sky.wnba.com

WNBA Connecticut Sun. (2022). https://sun.wnba.com

WNBA Las Vegas Access. (2022). https://aces.wnba.com

WNBA Los Angeles Sparks. (2022). https://sparks.wnba.com

WNBA Phoenix Mercury. (2022). https://mercury.wnba.com

WNBA Washington Mystics. (2022). https://mystics.wnba.com

2022 NFL Draft Prospects & Predictions

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 02:53:00 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the National Football League (NFL) draft prospects and share some fun facts about the athletes. They also mention HBCU Draft prospects. Lastly, the women talk about the NFL Draft order and give their predictions about team Draft picks. #KeepItSporty

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Sources:

CBS. (2022). 2022 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings. CBS Sports. https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/prospect-rankings/

ESPN. (2022). Player Stats: Kyle Hamilton. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/stats/_/id/4575517/kyle-hamilton

Fragoza, C. (2022, March 2). Joshua Williams, Fayetteville State CB | NFL Draft Scouting Report. Pro Football Network. https://www.profootballnetwork.com/joshua-williams-fayetteville-state-cb-nfl-draft-scouting-report-2022/

La Canofa, J. (2022, April 15). 2022 NFL Draft insider notes: The surprising No. 1 pick some GMs expect, why two QBs will go top 10 and more. CBS. https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2022-nfl-draft-insider-notes-the-surprising-no-1-pick-some-gms-expect-why-two-qbs-will-go-top-10-and-more/

National Football League. (2022). 2022 NFL Draft Home. NFL. https://www.nfl.com/draft/

National Football League. (2022). Kyle Hamilton. NFL. https://www.nfl.com/prospects/kyle-hamilton/32004841-4d24-6970-5c23-1fbf7506b4a0

NFL Mock Draft Database. (2022). 2022 Team Needs. NFL Mock Draft Database.

https://www.nflmockdraftdatabase.com/team-needs-2022

Orr, C. (2022, April 13). Needs for All 32 Teams Before the 2022 NFL Draft. Sports Illustrated.

https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/04/13/nfl-draft-team-needs-all-32

Shepkowski, N. (2022, February 24). NFL draft: Kyle Hamilton goes second overall? Fighting Irish Wire. https://fightingirishwire.usatoday.com/2022/02/24/nfl-mock-draft-kyle-hamilton-lions-picks/

Stanley, S. (2022, April 13). 2022 NFL Draft – HBCU players make top-30 visits. HBCU Gameday. https://hbcugameday.com/2022/04/13/2022-nfl-draft-hbcu-players-make-top-30-visits/

Trapasso, C. (2022, April 15). 2022 NFL Draft: Ranking position groups from best to worst with edge rushers leading the way. CBS. https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2022-nfl-draft-ranking-position-groups-from-best-to-worst-with-edge-rushers-leading-the-way/

NCAA Women's Outdoor Track & Field Underway

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 01:17:45 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the 2022 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division 1 Women's Outdoor Track and Field. They compare the difference between indoor and outdoor track and field. They highlight athletes to watch. They mention some fun facts about NCAA outdoor track and field. They share outdoor track and field predictions. Also, they give some outdoor track and field fun facts. #KeepItSporty

Mentioned in this Episode:

Florida wins the 2022 Division I Women's Indoor Track and Field Championship

Texas won the 2022 Division I Men's Indoor Track and Field Championship

Raleigh Relays: March 24-26, North Carolina State University

Colonial Relays: April 1-2, College of William & Mary

Michael Johnson Invitational April 22-23, Baylor University

Conference Championships: May 13-15

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Sources:

Becton, S. (2022, March 18). "When Does The 2022 Outdoor Track and Field Season Start?" NCAA. https://www.ncaa.com/news/trackfield-outdoor-women/article/2022-01-31/ncaa-outdoor-track-and-field-when-does-2022-outdoor-track-and-field

Becton, S. (2022, March 18). "Here Are the Differences Between the Indoor and Outdoor Track Seasons." NCAA. https://www.ncaa.com/news/trackfield-outdoor-women/article/2022-03-13/here-are-differences-between-indoor-and-outdoor-track-seasons

Becton, S. (2022, March 18). "5 Track and Field Programs That Could Be the Next First-Time National Champion." NCAA. https://www.ncaa.com/news/trackfield-outdoor-women/article/2022-03-15/5-track-and-field-programs-could-be-next-first-time-national-champion

Becton, S. (2022, March 21). "40 Names You Should Know Before The 2022 Women's Outdoor Track Season." NCAA. https://www.ncaa.com/news/trackfield-outdoor-women/article/2022-03-16/40-names-you-should-know-2022-womens-outdoor-track-season

Becton, S. (2022, March 12). "Here Are the DI Track and Field Teams with Most NCAA Championships." NCAA. https://www.ncaa.com/news/trackfield-outdoor-women/article/2022-03-12/here-are-di-track-and-field-teams-most-ncaa-championships

Brooks, C. (2022, March 12). Shey Taiwo Claims NCAA Championship, Jasmin Mitchell National Runner-Up. 247Sports. https://247sports.com/college/ole-miss/Article/Shey-Taiwo-claims-NCAA-Championship-Jasmin-Mitchell-national-runner-up-184296770/

DirectAthletics, Inc. (2022). "Paula Salmon." Track & Field Results Reporting System. https://www.tfrrs.org/athletes/6988926/N_Carolina_AT/Paula__Salmon_.html

Eibe, E. (2022, March 14). "Florida Women's Track and Field Claims Second NCAA Indoor National Championship." The Independent Florida Alligator. https://www.alligator.org/article/2022/03/florida-womens-track-and-field-claims-second-ncaa-indoor-national-championship

LSU Athletics. (2022). "Track and Field Roster." LSUSports.net. https://lsusports.net/sports/tf/roster/

NCAA Track and Field. (2022, March 13). "Jasmine Moore." Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/NCAATrackField/photos/a.1000049700038470/5021851357858264/

North Carolina A&T State University. (2022). "2021-22 Track & Field Roster." NCATAggies.com. https://ncataggies.com/sports/track-and-field/roster

University of Oregon Athletics. (2022). "2021-22 Track and Field Roster." GoDucks.com. https://goducks.com/sports/track-and-field/roster

University of Southern California Athletics. (2022). "2022 USC Track & Field Roster." USCTrojans.com. https://usctrojans.com/sports/track-and-field/roster

Watch Athletics. (2022, February 12). "Paula Salmon Sets the 2nd Fastest 60m Hurdles Time in NCAA History." WatchAthletics.com. https://www.watchathletics.com/video/track-and-field/5934/paula-salmon-sets-the-2nd-fastest-60m-hurdles-time-in-ncaa-history

2022 Six Nations Rugby Championship

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 08:28:06 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears have a conversation about the Six Nations Championship - a men's rugby competition between England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales. They discuss the matchups and players to watch. Also, they share their predictions. #KeepItSporty

Update: France is 2022 Guinness Six Nations Champions --- Congratulations!

Mentioned in this Episode:

England national rugby union team

France national rugby union team

Ireland national rugby union team

Italy national rugby union team

Scotland national rugby union team

Wales national rugby union team

Six Nations Rugby: Men's - https://www.sixnationsrugby.com

Six Nations Rugby: Women's - https://womens.sixnationsrugby.com

Six Nations Rugby: Youth - https://u20.sixnationsrugby.com

Podcast Episodes Mentioned:

Rugby Hall of Famer Phaidra Knight, President, Women's Sports Foundation

https://blackgirlstalksports.com/podcast/rugby-hall-of-famer-phaidra-knight-president-womens-sports-foundation/

For the Love of Women's Rugby

https://blackgirlstalksports.com/podcast/for-the-love-of-womens-rugby/

The Game Changer Rugby Match

https://blackgirlstalksports.com/podcast/the-game-changer-rugby-match/

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Sources:

Rugby Union. (2022, March 19). "Six Nations 2022: Wales v Italy preview, team news & key stats." BBC. https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/60753312

Rugby Union. (2022, March 19). "Six Nations 2022: France v England match preview, team news & key stats." BBC. https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/60778133

Ruby Union. (2022, March 19). "Six Nations 2022: Ireland v Scotland match preview, team news & key stats." BBC. https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/60778136

RW Staff. (2022, March 15). "What is a Grand Slam?" Rugby World. https://www.rugbyworld.com/tournaments/six-nations-2022/what-is-a-grand-slam-90086

World Rugby. (2022). "Men's Six Nations Championship 2022." World Rugby. https://www.world.rugby/tournaments/six-nations-men

Getting Ready for Women's NCAA Basketball Tournament: 2022

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 13:05:58 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share details about the 2022 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament. They discuss players and teams to watch during March Madness. They also give some fun facts about March Madness that might help you complete the NCAA tournament bracket. #KeepItSporty

Mentioned in this Episode:

2022 NCAA DI Women's Basketball Championship bracket, Selection Show, Sunday at 8 p.m. (ET) on March 13, watch on ESPN.

Stanford University Cardinal Women's Basketball, 2021 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Champions

2022 NCAA DI Women's Basketball Tournament Final Four and Championship Games will be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Sources:

Associated Press. (2022, February 27). Women's Basketball Rankings. NCAA. https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/basketball-women/d1/associated-press

Baylor University Athletics. (2022). 2021-22 Women's Basketball Roster: Nalyssa Smith. Baylor Bears. https://baylorbears.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/nalyssa-smith/10721

Board of Regents of the University of Michigan. (2022). 2021-22 Women's Basketball Roster: Naz Hillmon. MGoBlue.com. https://mgoblue.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/naz-hillmon/22275

Brennan, C. (2022, February 27). Naz Hillmon First Michigan Player to Reach 2,000 Points, 1,000 Rebounds. Just Women's Sports. https://justwomenssports.com/naz-hillmon-michigan-basketball-2000-points-1000-rebounds/

Camargo, A. (2022, February 25). Paige Bueckers Returns to Action in UConn's Blowout Victory. NCAA. https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-women/article/2022-02-25/paige-bueckers-returns-action-uconns-blowout-victory

FGCU Athletics. (2022). 2021-22 Women's Basketball Roster: Kierstan Bell. Florida Gulf Coast University Athletics. https://fgcuathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/kierstan--bell/7666

Iowa University. (2022). Women's Basketball Roster: Caitlin Clark. Hawkeye Sports. https://hawkeyesports.com/roster/caitlin-clark/

Jackson, W. (2022, February 24). Aliyah Boston Sets New SEC Record for Most Consecutive Double-Doubles. Sports Illustrated. https://www.si.com/college/2022/02/25/aliyah-boston-sets-new-sec-record-most-consecutive-double-double

NCAA. (2022, March 11). 2022 March Madness: Women's NCAA tournament complete schedule, dates, TV times. NCAA.com. https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-women/article/2022-02-24/2022-ncaa-womens-basketball-tournament-dates-schedule

South Carolina Gamecocks. (2022). 2021-22 Women's Basketball Roster: Aliyah Boston. GamecocksOnline.com. https://gamecocksonline.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/aliyah-boston/8318

Sweeney, K. (2022, March 4). Iowa, Northwestern Face Off in Battle of Women's College Basketball's Top Point Guards. Sports Illustrated. https://www.si.com/tv/si-guide/caitlin-clark-veronica-burton-iowa-northwestern-big-ten-womens-basketball-tournament

University of Connecticut Athletics. (2022). 2021-22 Women's Basketball Roster: Paige Bueckers. UConn Huskies. https://uconnhuskies.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/paige-bueckers/11734

UK Athletics. (2022). 2021-22 Women's Basketball Roster: Rhyne Howard. University of Kentucky Athletics. https://ukathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/rhyne-howard/8799

University of Louisville. (2022). Women's Basketball. Louisville Cardinals. https://gocards.com/sports/womens-basketball

Wikipedia Contributors. (2022, March 6). South Carolina Gamecocks Women's Basketball. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Carolina_Gamecocks_women's_basketball

Wilco, D. (2022, February 28). The First Four of the NCAA tournament, Explained. NCAA. https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/bracketiq/2022-02-28/first-four-ncaa-tournament-ultimate-guide

Getting Ready for Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament: 2022

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 07:18:08 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share details about the 2022 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. They discuss players and teams to watch during March Madness. They also give some fun facts about March Madness that might help you complete the NCAA tournament bracket. #KeepItSporty

Mentioned in This Episode:

2022 NCAA Selection Sunday at 6 p.m. (ET) on March 13, watch on CBS.

Norfolk State University Spartans Men's Basketball

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Sources:

Associated Press. (2022, February 27). Men's Basketball Rankings. NCAA. https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/basketball-men/d1/ncaa-mens-basketball-net-rankings

Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System. (2022). 2021-22 Men's Basketball Roster: Johnny Davis. UWBadgers.com. https://uwbadgers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/johnny-davis/9712

Duke Athletics. (2022). Men's Basketball: Mike Krzyzewski. Duke University. https://goduke.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/mike-krzyzewski/4159

Duke Athletics. (2022). 2021-22 Men's Basketball Roster: Paolo Banchero. Duke University.

https://goduke.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/paolo-banchero/17230

Gonzaga University Athletics. (2022). 2021-22 Men's Basketball Roster: Chet Holmgren. Gonzaga University. https://gozags.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/chet-holmgren/3945

Gough, C. (2021, April 8). Number Of Men's NCAA College Basketball Championships by Team From 1939 to 2021. Statista. https://www.statista.com/statistics/219821/teams-with-the-most-ncaa-basketball-titles/

NCAA. (2022, March 5). 2022 Selection Sunday: Start Time, Date, Schedule. NCAA.com.

https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/2022-selection-sunday-time-dates-schedule

Purdue University Athletics. (2022). 2021-22 Men's Basketball Roster: Jaden Ivey. PurdueSports.com. https://purduesports.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/jaden-ivey/10676

University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics. (2022). 2021-22 Men's Basketball Roster: Kofi Cockburn. FightingIllini.com. https://fightingillini.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/kofi-cockburn/12260

University of Iowa. (2022). Roster: Keegan Murray. HawkeyeSports.com. https://hawkeyesports.com/roster/keegan-murray/

Wilco, D. (2022, February 28). The First Four of the NCAA tournament, Explained. NCAA.

https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/bracketiq/2022-02-28/first-four-ncaa-tournament-ultimate-guide

Wikipedia Contributors. (2022, February 27). Norfolk State Spartans Men's Basketball. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norfolk_State_Spartans_men%27s_basketball

Wikipedia Contributors. (2022, March 6). 2022 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_NCAA_Division_I_Men's_Basketball_Tournament

Wikipedia Contributors. (2022, March 6). Mike Krzyzewski. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Krzyzewski

Wittry, A. (2022, March 3). 6 March Madness Records That Could Fall in 2022 — and Why. NCAA. https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2022-03-03/6-march-madness-records-could-fall-2022-and-why

Sonja Stills, First Female MEAC Commissioner

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 10:24:09 -0500

In honor of Women's History Month, hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears have a conversation with Sonja Stills, the first female Commissioner of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and HBCU Division I sports. She discusses her short- and long-term goals for the MEAC. She shares her professional milestones. She also talks about what fueled her interest in sports; and how she made her mark in a male-dominated industry. #KeepItSporty

About Sonja Stills

Sonja O. Stills has been a respected, well-known staple within the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference for the past 19 years, and on Jan. 1, 2022, she took over as commissioner -- becoming the first female commissioner in the conference's history, as well as the first female commissioner of a Div. I HBCU conference.

With a proven track record of accountability, efficiency, and passion, Stills has risen through the ranks within the MEAC, beginning with her tenure at the conference in October 2002. Stills has made a name for herself among her peers and other industry professionals for her never-ending dedication to the conference and its student-athletes, ability to grow and innovate, organization, team-first mentality, and goal-achieving initiative.

In January 2021, Stills was promoted to Chief of Staff/Chief Operating Officer of the MEAC. In her new role, she ensures that the Commissioner is carrying out the strategic objectives of the Council of Chief Executive Officers and the Delegate Assembly. Stills remains the lead on all hiring, strategic and long-range planning, re-branding, and marketing, NCAA Name, Image and Likeness (NIL), conference budget, the renewal of the MEAC Basketball Tournament with the City of Norfolk, and all special events and activities.

Stills also serves as the Director of Esports, a new, cutting-edge initiative that began in the summer of 2020, as the conference and world continued to deal with the progression of the COVID-19 pandemic. She took charge in this new position, serving as the key driver in developing regulations for the MEAC Esports Community and developing the MEAC's esports strategy. Her goal is to enhance awareness of the MEAC's esports initiative by working with industry business leaders to encourage growth.

Stills served as the Senior Associate Commissioner for Administration and Compliance (June 2012-21), Assistant Commissioner for Administration and Compliance (July 2008-12), Executive Assistant to the Commissioner (July 2006-08), Senior Woman Administrator (June 2006-Present) and Director of Compliance (October 2002-08).

Before arriving at the MEAC, Stills served as Hampton University's Coordinator of Athletic Academic Support for four years, three of those years she was appointed Senior Woman Administrator. While at Hampton, she created the university's first Athletic Academic Support Program and implemented the CHAMPS/LifeSkills Program. She provided academic advising, counseling, and assistance to student-athletes in areas of course selection, registration procedures, degree requirements, career planning, university resources and other related topics associated with academic performance for all sports programs.

A 1993 graduate of Old Dominion University, Stills earned her bachelor's degree in Human Services Counseling. Three years later, she received a Master of Arts in Counseling (College Student Work Personnel) from Hampton University. She would later go on to graduate from the Sports Management Institute in 2002 and the NACWAA/HERS Institute for Administrative Advancement in 2008.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Historically black colleges and universities (HBCU)

MEAC kick-off Title IX 50th Anniversary Celebration

MEAC Esports

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

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Sources:

Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. 2022. "Sonja O. Stills. MEAC Sports. https://meacsports.com/staff.aspx?staff=2

Lucy Diggs Slowe: First Black Woman to Win National Title in Any Sport

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 07:38:00 -0500

In honor of Black History Month, host Rekaya Gibson pays homage to Lucy Diggs Slowe, the first African American woman to win a national championship in any sport. In 1917, she secured the women's singles title at the first American Tennis Association championship. She attended Howard University and became one of the founding members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. In 1922, Howard appointed her as the school's first dean of women, the first Black woman to hold the position at any college in the country. On October 21, 1937, Lucy Diggs Slowe passed away at the age of 52. She was inducted into the Black Tennis Hall of Fame in 2008. #KeepItSporty

Mentioned in This Episode:

Howard University, Washington, D.C.

National Association of College Women

National Council of Negro Women

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Sources:

Black Tennis Hall of Fame. (2021, March 2). "Women's History Month: The Women of Black Tennis Hall of Fame." BlackTennisHallofFame.com. https://www.blacktennishalloffame.com/2021/03/womens-history-month-women-of-black.html

Butler, A. (2021, October 21). "Howard University Gives Tribute to the Legacy of Lucy Diggs Slowe with Street Designation Ceremony." Howard University. https://newsroom.howard.edu/newsroom/article/15196/howard-university-gives-tribute-legacy-lucy-diggs-slowe-street-designation

Howard University. (2022). "Pittsburgh Courier: Buildings." Digital Howard. https://dh.howard.edu/pittcourier_buildings/7/

Maryland Commission for Women. (2011). "Maryland Women's Hall of Fame: Lucy Diggs Slowe." Maryland State Archives. https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/educ/exhibits/womenshall/html/slowe.html

Wikipedia Contributors. (2022, February 21). "Lucy Diggs Slowe." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lucy_Diggs_Slowe&oldid=1072717037

Young, S.M. (2021, March 20). "Changed the Game: Lucy Diggs Slowe was 1st Black Woman to Win National Title, and It's a Footnote to Her Extraordinary Life." Yahoo Sports. https://www.yahoo.com/video/womens-history-month-lucy-diggs-slowe-tennis-alpha-kappa-alpha-120056385.html

Super Bowl 56 Predictions: Rams vs Bengals

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 23:19:00 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the Super Bowl LVI matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Los Angeles Rams. They share their predictions for the Big Game. They also mention some Super Bowl fun facts. #KeepItSporty

Mentioned in This Episode:

SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California

Super Bowl Halftime Show: Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar

50th Anniversary of Title IX

Billie Jean King

California School for the Deaf-Riverside Cubs

High School Girls Flag League of Champions

Inglewood Chargers

Watts Rams

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Sources:

Cincinnati Bengals. (2022). 2021 Postseason. Bengals.com. https://www.bengals.com/schedule/

The Football Database. (2022). 2021 NFL Team Offense Statistics. The Football Database.

https://www.footballdb.com/stats/teamstat.html?sort=ptsgm

The Football Database. (2022). Cincinnati Bengals. The Football Database.

https://www.footballdb.com/teams/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/teamvsteam?opp=29

National Football League. (2022, February 9). Super Bowl 2022: Rams-Bengals by The Numbers. Fox Sports. https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/super-bowl-2022-rams-bengals-by-the-numbers

National Football League. (2022). Los Angeles Rams. NFL.com. https://www.nfl.com/teams/los-angeles-rams/

National Football League. (2022). 2021 Player Stats – Passing. NFL.com. https://www.nfl.com/stats/player-stats/

National Football League. (2022). 2021 Team Stats – Offense Scoring. NFL.com. https://www.nfl.com/stats/team-stats/offense/scoring/2021/reg/all

NFL Communications. (2022, February 11). Super Bowl LVI Coin Toss Will Honor 50th Anniversary of Title IX and Inclusion Across Sports. NFL. https://nflcommunications.com/Pages/Super-Bowl-LVI-Coin-Toss-Will-Honor-50th-Anniversary-of-Title-IX-and-Inclusion-Across-Sports-.aspx

Pro Football Reference. (2022). 2021 Los Angeles Rams Statistics & Players. Sports Reference.

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/ram/2021.htm

Pro Football Reference. (2022). 2021 Cincinnati Bengals Statistics & Players. Sports Reference.

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/cin/2021.htm

Team Rankings. (2022). Cincinnati Bengals. TeamRankings.com

https://www.teamrankings.com/nfl/team/cincinnati-bengals

Boston Renegades' Adrienne Smith Leading the Way for Women

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 07:10:50 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears have a conversation with Adrienne Smith, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Gridiron Queendom. She is also the wide receiver for The Boston Renegades, the six-time national champion women's tackle football team. Smith discusses how she became a female professional football player and her mission to create opportunities for others. She talks about her football card game, Blitz Champz. Furthermore, she shares her thoughts about the future of football and professional sports for women and girls. #KeepItSporty

About Adrienne Smith

Adrienne Smith is the founder of Gridiron Queendom and a wide receiver with the Boston Renegades, with a mission to create more opportunities in football and professional sports for women and girls. Adrienne has been featured on Today Show, Forbes, and—just announced last week—a new, iconic ad campaign for the milk industry's Team Milk! Adrienne is also the creator of the award-winning football-themed card game Blitz Champz—bringing the excitement and joy of football to kids and families in a fun, action-packed and educational way. This past fall, Blitz Champz partnered with NFL FLAG to deliver the excitement of the game for youth participants at the Patriots Regional tournament in Taunton, MA. NFL teams including The Houston Texans and The Las Vegas Raiders have featured Blitz Champz at events including youth football clinics. As one of the best-performing wide receivers in women's football history, having won two gold medals and four national championships throughout her women's tackle football career, Adrienne knows a thing or two about what it takes to compete—and win. This past summer, Adrienne and her team, The Boston Renegades, were flown on The Patriots' private plane to Canton, OH where they won their third straight and sixth overall national championship. Adrienne and her team have been winners of national championships in 2010, 2011, 2014, 2018, 2019 and 2021. In addition to her role with the Renegades, Adrienne has been a member of the U.S. women's national flag football team, winning three silver medals in international competitions. Today, Adrienne Smith is one of the best-performing wide receivers in women's football history. The New England Patriots have said of Adrienne, "She cannot be stopped," and the Times Union has called her "The face of women in football." In addition to her work as a sports star, she has also appeared in popular TV shows such as Orange is the New Black.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Gridiron Queendom - https://gridironqueendom.com/

The Boston Renegades - https://www.bostonrenegadesfootball.org/

Blitz Champz - https://blitzchampz.com/

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Celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 13:00:55 -0500

In honor of the 36th Annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day (February 2, 2022), hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss women athletes and sports figures they admire. Powered by the Women's Sports Foundation (WSF), this celebration inspires girls and women to play and be active, to realize their full power. This year's event will also serve as the kickoff of WSF's activations for the 50th Anniversary of Title IX, happening throughout 2022. #KeepItSporty

Mentioned in This Episode:

Indiana University Diver Kristen Hayden

Las Vegas Aces Head Coach Becky Hammon

Sportscaster Jayne Kennedy Overton

South Carolina University Head Coach Dawn Staley

Chicago Sky Candace Parker

Professional Golfer Shasta Averyhardt

Professional Golfer Cheyenne Woods

Michigan University Basketball Player Naz Hillmon

Women's Sports Foundation - www.womenssportsfoundation.org

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Sources:

Barnes, A. (2021, December 14). Indiana University Diver Becomes First Black Woman to Win National Title. Changing America. https://thehill.com/changing-america/respect/diversity-inclusion/585771-indiana-university-diver-becomes-first-black

Baruch, Y. (2021, December 14). Kristen Hayden Become First Black Woman to Win US Senior National Diving Title. Blavity. https://blavity.com/kristen-hayden-become-first-black-woman-to-win-us-senior-national-diving-title?category1=news

Hill, G.A. (2021, November 13). A Little Nylon Goes a Long Way: Dawn Staley Extends a Tradition with a Package of Inspiration. The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/11/13/dawn-staley-south-carolina-sends-net-black-women-coaches/

The Hilltop Staff. (2021, February 24). Jayne Kennedy Overton: Living Black History. The Hilltop. https://thehilltoponline.com/2021/02/24/jayne-kennedy-overton-living-black-history/

Mention, B. (2021, December 15). Kristen Hayden Just Became the First Black Woman to Win National Diving Title. Essence.

https://www.essence.com/news/kristen-hayden-1st-black-woman-diver-title/

Sanders, B. (2021, October). Historic Moves: Dawn Staley Becomes Highest-Paid Black Head Coach in Women's Basketball. News One. https://newsone.com/4241874/dawn-staley-university-of-south-carolina-contract-extension/amp/

University of Michigan. (2022). 2021-22 Women's Basketball Roster: Naz Hillmon. MGoBlue.com. https://mgoblue.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/naz-hillmon/22275

Voepel, M. (2021, December 31). Becky Hammon Officially Named Coach of Las Vegas Aces; Gregg Popovich Says She Has All Tools to Succeed. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/32970074/becky-hammon-thrilled-back-wnba-las-vegas-aces

Wikipedia Contributors. (2022, January 27). Becky Hammon. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Becky_Hammon

Wikipedia Contributors. (2022, January 23). Jayne Kennedy. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jayne_Kennedy

Prominent Athletes Promoting Social Justice (Past and Present)

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 05:46:48 -0500

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. and what he stood for, host Angela Spears, discusses Prominent Athletes Promoting Social Justice. Angela shares contributions of athletes (past and present) in the name of social justice. She acknowledges that the voice of athletes promoting social justice hasn't always been popular but is becoming more common. She also highlights whose voices have or are making a difference in the name of activism, human rights, and social justice. #KeepItSporty

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Sources:

Colin Kaepernick https://kaepernick7.com

Kidane, B. (2021, February 20). "Bill Russell: A Civil Rights icon and NBA trailblazer whose impact is still felt to this day." NBA. https://ca.nba.com/news/why-bill-russell-is-one-of-the-most-influential-players-in-nba-history-boston-celtics-civil-rights/p68jwhrqz4pb187y3sya3veix

Lebron James https://www.lebronjames.com

Nittle, N. K. (2021, May 25). "Why Black American Athletes Raised Their Fists at the 1968 Olympics. https://www.history.com/news/black-athletes-raise-fists-1968-olympics

Serena Williams https://www.serenawilliams.com

University Libraries. (2021, October 4). "Muhammad Ali: A Transcendent Life: Social Justice and Civil Rights Icon." University of Louisville. https://library.louisville.edu/ali/SocialJustice_CivilRights

Renata Simril, LA84 Foundation: Impacting Children's Play

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 21:56:52 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears have a conversation with special guest Renata Simril, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the LA84 Foundation. Simiril is also the President of the Play Equity Fund. She discusses the impact sports and play have on the mental health in youth. She shares what her organizations have done during the pandemic to bring movement and play to students being home schooled. She gives advice to parents on how to support the mental health of young athletes. In addition, Simril talks about how to keep girls interested in sports. #KeepItSporty

About Renata Simril:

As President & CEO of the LA84 Foundation – the legacy of the 1984 Summer Olympics – Renata Simril is a national leader in youth sports at a time when young people face unprecedented challenges gaining access to healthy activity and increased barriers to play. Simril also serves as President of the Play Equity Fund, the charitable partner of the LA84 Foundation. Simril's focus is driving lasting change for children in need and supporting local communities, including during stints as a Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles, Senior VP & Chief of Staff to the Publisher for the LA Times, Sr. Vice President of External Affairs of the Los Angeles Dodgers, as well as over a decade in real estate development.

Mentioned in this Episode:

LA84 Foundation – www.la84.org

Play Equity Fund – www.playequityfund.org

Los Angeles, California

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2022 College Football National Championship Predictions

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 04:19:25 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the College Football Playoff National Championship matchup between Georgia Bulldogs vs Alabama Crimson Tide. They mention players to watch and share their predictions. They also chat about the Alabama-Georgia football rivalry last meeting on December 4, 2021, in the SEC Championship Game.

The College Football Playoff National Championship is scheduled for January 10, 2022, at 8 p.m. (EST), ESPN, Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. #KeepItSporty

Mentioned in This Episode:

Podcast Sponsor: Food Temptress Cookbook Store - https://www.foodtemptress.com

Luchini, O. (2022, January 5). "15 Underrated Sports Podcasts That Won't Mansplain What a Field Goal Is." POPSUGAR. https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/best-sports-podcasts-48642216.

Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports

Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast website at https://www.blackgirlstalksportspodcast.com

Sources:

Bushnell, H. (2022, January 5). "Alabama is a CFP Underdog. History Suggests That Should Terrify Georgia." Yahoo! Sports. https://sports.yahoo.com/alabama-underdog-georgia-national-championship-162657152.html

Chiari, M. (2022, January 8). "Jordan Davis Says Georgia's SEC Title-Game Loss to Alabama Was 'Wake-Up Call'." Bleacher Report. https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/10023232-jordan-davis-says-georgias-sec-title-game-loss-to-alabama-was-wake-up-call.amp.html

ESPN. (2022). "College Football, CFP Semifinal at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic: Alabama Crimson Tide and Cincinnati Bearcats, December 31, 2021." ESPN. https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401331234

ESPN. (2022). "College Football, CFP Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl: Georgia Bulldogs and Michigan Wolverines, December 31, 2021." ESPN. https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401331234

ESPN. (2022). "College Football, SEC Championship Game: Georgia Bulldogs and Alabama Crimson Tide, December 4, 2021." ESPN. https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401282154

ESPN Staff. (2022, January 7). "College Football National Championship Betting Nuggets: Alabama vs. Georgia." ESPN. https://www.espn.com/chalk/story/_/id/33014393/college-football-national-championship-betting-nuggets-alabama-vs-georgia

Higgins, L. (2022, January 7). "Georgia Football Has an Alabama Problem." The Wall Street Journal. https://www.wsj.com/amp/articles/georgia-alabama-college-football-playoff-national-championship-11641518058

Celebrating 5 Years of Podcasting

Sun, 02 Jan 2022 03:27:20 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears reflect on their five-years of podcasting. They share their podcast milestones and tips on how to stay motivated. They mention how to become a podcast guest. They also discuss their future podcast plans. #KeepItSporty

Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast's mission is to inspire, educate and encourage women to participate in conversations about sports. Listen, become a patron, and learn more at https://blackgirlstalksports.com/. Thank you!

Mentioned in This Episode:

Food Temptress Cookbook Store - https://www.foodtemptress.com

Cuisine Noir Magazine - https://www.cuisinenoirmag.com/

Join the Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports

Curtis Anderson, Podcast Producer

NCAA Name, Image and Likeness (NIL)

Women Coaches of Color Data in NCAA

Sat, 25 Dec 2021 06:20:18 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share their thoughts about the BreakThrough Summit, a digital leadership summit designed to develop and celebrate women in sports. They discuss the 2020-2021 Women in College Coaching Report Card that was presented during the Breakout Session: Women Coach Data. The dataset included all head coaches of women's teams (N = 3617) at 357 institutions of higher education in the United States that were current members of 32 NCAA Division–I conferences. Gibson and Spears highlight statistics on women coaches of color. They also have a conversation about what can be done to increase the overall number of women college coaches. #KeepItSporty

Mentioned in This Episode:

BreakThrough Summit - https://www.breakthroughsummit.live/

Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sports – www.tuckercenter.org

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Source:

Boucher, C., Silva-Breen, H., & LaVoi, N. M. (2021, July). Head coaches of women's collegiate teams: A comprehensive report on NCAA Division-I institutions, 2020-21. Minneapolis: The Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport. www.tuckercenter.org.

NFL Chat with Author Farrah Rochon

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 11:15:43 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears have a conversation with author Farrah Rochon about NFL Week 14. They share their thoughts about the New Orleans Saints season and its upcoming game against the New York Jets. They give their NFL Week 14 predictions for matchups between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns, Las Vegas Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs, Dallas Cowboys and The Washington Football Team, and Los Angeles Rams and the Arizona Cardinals. They also mention the NFL Playoff picture for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Cardinals. #KeepItSporty

About Farrah Rochon

USA Today bestselling author Farrah Rochon hails from a small town just west of New Orleans. When she is not writing in her favorite coffee shop, Farrah spends most of her time reading, cooking, traveling the world, visiting Walt Disney World, and catching her favorite Broadway shows. An admitted sports fanatic, Farrah feeds her addiction to football by watching New Orleans Saints games on Sunday afternoons. Her latest books, "The Boyfriend Project" and "The Dating Playbook," are available now.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Terry Robiskie, former NFL football coach and former NFL player

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Sources:

Around the NFL Staff. (2021, December 7). Playoff-Clinching Scenarios for Week 14 of 2021 NFL Season. NFL.com. https://www.nfl.com/news/playoff-clinching-scenarios-for-week-14-of-2021-nfl-season

ESPN. (2021). Matchup: Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens. ESPN.com. https://www.espn.com/nfl/matchup?gameId=401326507

Gordon, G. (2021, December 8). Chargers QB Justin Herbert, Lions QB Jared Goff among NFL Players of the Week. NFL.com. https://www.nfl.com/news/players-of-the-week-2021-week-13-justin-herbert-jared-goff

Magee, P. (2021, December 7). Ian Book: 5 Things You Should Know About the Saints Quarterback. NOLA.com. https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/article_bfff4734-57b1-11ec-a005-f317d5cd783f.html

NFL Communications. (2021). 2021 Rundown - Week 14. NFL. https://nflcommunications.com/Pages/2021-Rundown---Week-14.aspx

Root, J. (2021, December 9). Cardinals Designate Chase Edmonds, Others to Return from IR. USA Today. https://cardswire.usatoday.com/2021/12/09/cardinals-designate-chase-edmonds-others-to-return-from-ir/

Gifts for Sports Fans

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 07:50:49 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share their holiday gift ideas for sports fans. #KeepItSporty

Mentioned in This Episode:

Cuisine Noir Magazine, 2021 Special Edition Print Issue – CuisineNoirMag.com

Ballparks of America Bucket Journal - MyBucketJournals.com

Women's WNBA Gold Logowoman Hoop Earrings – WNBAStore.NBA.com

BRXLZ Football – FOCO.com

MindWare Sports Trivia Challenge - Macys.com

ESPN Trivia Night Game - Target.com

Driver Drink Dispenser - SharperImage.com

Personalised Tennis Racket Salad Servers – Etsy.com (Shop name: Letteroom)

EQUAL PAY Authentic Rugby Shirt WSF – PSKCollective.com

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Sources:

Freedman, A. and Chong, D.A. (2021, August 25). The 25 Best Gifts for Sports Fans. Men's Health. https://www.menshealth.com/technology-gear/g33313114/best-gifts-for-sports-fans/

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Sports

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 00:08:23 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the effects of the pandemic on sports. They share the latest COVID-19 and vaccination numbers from John Hopkins University and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention respectively. They give updates on the COVID-19 vaccination rates for the NFL, NBA, and WNBA and NFL's COVID-19 outbreaks. They share their thoughts about Brooklyn Nets Kyrie Irving and Green Bay Packers Aaron Rodgers decision not to get vaccinated. They also mention why college athletes are quitting basketball due to the pandemic. Lastly, they talk about what impact the pandemic has on women's sports and female athletes. #KeepItSporty

Mentioned in This Episode:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – www.cdc.gov

Iciss Tillis, Labor & Employment Attorney, Hall Estill - www.hallestill.com

HoopsHype – www.hoopshype.com

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Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine - www.cuisinenoirmag.com

Sources:

Agence France-Presse. (2021, October 18). Around 96% NBA Players Vaccinated Against Covid-19: Silver. France 24. https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20211018-around-96-nba-players-vaccinated-against-covid-19-silver

Associated Press. (2021, November 11). Women's World Boxing Championships Postponed Amid Pandemic. CBC. https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/summer/boxing/women-boxing-world-championships-1.6245788

Baccellieri, E. (2021, September 20). What Can We Learn from the WNBA's Vaccination Success? Sports Illustrated. https://www.si.com/wnba/2021/09/20/wnba-vaccination-99-percent-daily-cover

Bacon, J. and Ortiz, J.L. (2021, November 11). New Infections on The Rise in Most States; 2.2M Home Tests Recalled; Vaccinated NFL Player Sent to Emergency Room: COVID-19 Updates. USA Today. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2021/11/11/covid-vaccination-mask-mandates-pandemic-colleges/6380501001/

Buchmasser, B. (2021, November 9). Covid-19 Outbreak Sidelines Multiple Browns Players Ahead of Patriots Matchup. SB Nation. https://www.patspulpit.com/2021/11/9/22772344/covid-19-outbreak-browns-patriots-nfl-week-10-chubb-felton

Guardian Sports. (2021, September 29). NBA Players Who Refuse Covid-19 Vaccine Could Lose Millions in Salary. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/sep/29/unvaccinated-nba-players-kyrie-irving-lose-money-basketball

Kalbrosky, B. (2021, October 18). These Players Quit Basketball During the COVID Pandemic. We Asked Them Why. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/lists/covid-retirement-ncaa-college-basketball-players-other-jobs/

Morgan, K. (2021, May 6, 2021). Covid: Many Female Athletes 'May Walk Away' After Pandemic. BBC. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-56979118

Wrack, S. (2021, October 5). 'Not Just Surviving, Thriving': Interest in Women's Sport Has Risen Since Pandemic. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/oct/05/not-just-surviving-thriving-interest-in-womens-sport-has-risen-since-pandemic

Youngmisuk, O. (2021, October 14). Kyrie Irving Says Decision to Remain Unvaccinated is 'About Being True to What Feels Good for Me'. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32397602/kyrie-irving-says-decision-remain-unvaccinated-being-true-feels-good-me

Black Women Tennis Trailblazers – Zina Garrison and Chanda Rubin

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 06:03:26 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears have a conversation with tennis trailblazers Chanda Rubin and Zina Garrison, the podcast hosts of "The GOAT: Serena" which takes a deep dive into the life and career of one of the greatest of all time, Serena Williams. They discuss their tennis careers. They also share details about their 12-part podcast series in partnership with Diversion Podcasts and iHeartMedia which features archival material and never-before-heard interviews. #KeepItSporty

About Zina Garrison

Born in Houston, Texas, Zina Garrison is a philanthropist and a former professional tennis player. She started her tennis career at 10 years old, eventually becoming the number one ranked junior player in the world. Turning pro in 1982, she reached a career high number four ranking. In 1990, Garrison also became the first African American woman to play in a Grand Slam final since 1958. Garrison is a three-time Grand Slam mixed doubles champion and a 1988 Olympic women's doubles gold and singles bronze medalist. After retiring from tennis in 1997, she went on to coaching, including the US women's team in the 2008 Olympics, where she coached Serena Williams. Garrison is also involved in philanthropic work. She founded the Zina Garrison Foundation for the Homeless in 1988 and the Zina Garrison All-Court Tennis Program, which supports inner-city tennis in Houston, in 1992. She continues to be a prominent voice in the tennis community to this day. Stay connected on Twitter @beyondthegold and Instagram @garrisonzina.

About Chanda Rubin

Chanda Rubin is a tennis commentator and former top 10 professional tennis player from Lafayette, Louisiana. In 1992, she won the girls' singles title at Wimbledon, and reached a peak ranking of world number two in the ITF Junior rankings. Throughout her career, she won 7 singles and 10 doubles WTA titles. She won the women's doubles and was a women's single semi-finalist at the 1996 Australian Open. That same year she achieved a number 6 ranking. She reached the quarterfinals of the French Open three times. In the 1999 US Open doubles, her team was runner-up. After retiring from tennis, Rubin became a tennis commentator, providing commentary for the Athens 2004 Olympics, the US Open, the French Open, the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and more. Stay connected on Twitter @Chanda_Rubin and Instagram @thechandarubin.

Mentioned in This Episode:

The GOAT: Serena - https://www.diversionpodcasts.com/podcast/the-goat-serena/

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Why Watch Ivy League Football?

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 07:19:59 -0500

Host Angela Spears attends the Princeton University vs Harvard University football game on Saturday, October 23, 2021. She chats with co-host Rekaya Gibson about the Ivy League Football matchup that went into five overtimes. They share several reasons why you should watch Ivy League Football. They also mention some fun facts about Ivy League Football. #KeepItSporty

Mentioned in This Episode:

Nicholas Hilliard, Princeton University Football

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Sources:

Associated Press. (2021, October 24). Ivy League Says Officiating Mistake Cost Harvard Crimson OT Victory Over Princeton Tigers in Football Game. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/32465969/ivy-league-says-officiating-mistake-cost-harvard-crimson-ot-victory-princeton-tigers

Black, A. (2012, April 9). College Football: A Look at Ivy League Football Stadiums. Bleacher Report. https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1137424-college-football-a-look-at-ivy-league-football-stadiums

NCAA. (2021). FCS Football: The Ivy League. NCAA.com. https://www.ncaa.com/standings/football/fcs/ivy-league

NCAA. (2021). FCS Football. NCAA.com. https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/football/fcs/fcs-coaches-poll

Princeton University Football. (2021). 2021 Football Roster. Princeton University. https://goprincetontigers.com/sports/football/roster/cole-smith/19322

Princeton University Football. (2021). Harvard vs PRIN (Oct 23, 2021). Princeton University. https://princeton_ftp.sidearmsports.com/custompages/statistics/fb/2021/prin0621.htm

Wikipedia Contributors. (2021, July 20). List Of Ivy League Football Champions. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Ivy_League_football_champions&oldid=1034488397

Swagger - Inspired by NBA Superstar Kevin Durant

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 08:47:07 -0500

Host Rekaya Gibson shares her reaction to "Swagger," the highly anticipated drama inspired by NBA superstar's Kevin Durant's experiences in the world of youth basketball. No spoilers. The cast includes O'Shea Jackson Jr., Isaiah Hill, Academy Award nominee Quvenzhané Wallis, Shinelle Azoroh, Tessa Ferrer, Caleel Harris, James Bingham, Solomon Irama, Ozie Nzeribe and Tristan Mack Wilds. "Swagger" premieres on Friday, October 29, 2021, on Apple TV+. #KeepItSporty

Mentioned in This Episode:

"Swagger" on Apple TV+ - https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/originals/swagger/

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Sources:

Apple TV+ Press. (2021, September 10). Apple's "Swagger," from NBA superstar Kevin Durant, creator Reggie Rock Bythewood and Brian Grazer, to make global debut on Friday, October 29. Apple, Inc. https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/news/2021/09/apples-swagger-from-nba-superstar-kevin-durant-creator-reggie-rock-bythewood-and-brian-grazer-to-make-global-debut-on-friday-october-29/

NFL 2021: Week 6

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 02:42:58 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share some National Football League (NFL) Week 5 statistics and mention the NFC and AFC Players of the Week 5. They discuss which teams are still winless and undefeated going into Week 6. They highlight teams in the NFL Power Rankings for Week 6. They share their thoughts about this week's matchups and make some Week 6 game predictions. #KeepItSporty

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Sources:

BBC Sports. (2021, October 13). NFL This Week: Are Buffalo Bills Real Deal After 'Beat-Down' on Kansas City Chiefs? BBC.com. https://www.bbc.com/sport/av/american-football/58903912

Benjamin, C. (2021, October 11). Cardinals Vs. 49ers Score: Kyler Murray Outduels Trey Lance as Arizona Stays Unbeaten atop NFC West. CBS Sports. https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/cardinals-vs-49ers-score-kyler-murray-outduels-trey-lance-as-arizona-stays-unbeaten-atop-nfc-west/live/amp/

ESPN Staff. (2021). Game: Arizona Cardinals and Cleveland Browns. ESPN.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/game/_/gameId/401326418

Fox Sports. (2021). NFL Standings: Week 6: Oct 14 - Oct 18. FoxSports.com. https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/standings

NFL Communications. (2021). 2021 Rundown - Week 6. NFL. https://nflcommunications.com/Pages/2021-Rundown---Week-6.aspx

NFL Communications. (2021). AFC Players of the Week - Week 5. NFL.

https://nflcommunications.com/Pages/AFC-Players-of-the-Week---Week-5-----.aspx

NFL Communications. (2021). NFC Players of the Week - Week 5. NFL.

https://nflcommunications.com/Pages/NFC-Players-of-the-Week---Week-5------.aspx

NFL Communications. (2021). What to Look For - Week 6. NFL. https://nflcommunications.com/Pages/What-to-Look-For---Week-6-------.aspx

Schad, J. (2021, October 10). 5 Instant Takeaways: Miami Dolphins drilled at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 45-17. The Palm Beach Post. https://amp.palmbeachpost.com/amp/6023223001

Stevenson, S. (2021, October 11). Ezekiel Elliott and the Dallas Cowboys Did Something They Hadn't Done Since 1983. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/ezekiel-elliott-and-the-dallas-cowboys-did-something-they-hadnt-done-since-1983/ar-AAPnQhl?ocid=BingNewsSearch

Watson, J. (2021, October 12). Colts Coach Frank Reich Reflects After Tough Loss to Baltimore Ravens in Overtime. Indianapolis Star. https://www.indystar.com/videos/sports/nfl/colts/2021/10/12/colts-coach-frank-reich-reflects-tough-loss-ravens-overtime/6100336001/

College Football 2021: Week 5

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 15:17:46 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss NCAA football, week five. They share their thoughts about matchups between Alabama vs Mississippi, Georgia vs Arkansas, Ohio State vs Rutgers, and Notre Dame vs Cincinnati, and Oklahoma State vs Baylor. They also mention the ivy league game between Princeton and Columbia. They highlight Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) players to watch this season and HBCU games to watch on ESPN+ on Saturday, October 2, 2021. Furthermore, they talk about some of this year's Heisman contenders. #KeepItSporty

Mentioned in the Episode:

CBS Sports Challenge Football Pick'em Challenge

Caesars Sportsbook

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Sources:

Alcorn State University Athletics. (2021). 2021 Football Roster. Alcornsports.com. https://alcornsports.com/sports/football/roster/felix-harper/3463

Berardino, M. (2021, September 30). Dangerous Cincinnati is the Latest Bye-Buoyed Notre Dame Opponent. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikeberardino/2021/09/30/dangerous-cincinnati-is-the-latest-bye-buoyed-notre-dame-opponent/amp/

Cobb, D. (2021, October 1). Georgia Vs. Arkansas: Prediction, Pick, Football Game Odds, Spread, Live Stream, Watch Online, TV Channel. CBS Sports. https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/georgia-vs-arkansas-prediction-pick-football-game-odds-spread-live-stream-watch-online-tv-channel/

Dodd, D. (2021, September 30). Ole Miss' Lane Kiffin Reaches Another Crossroads with Career-Altering Opportunity vs. Alabama, Nick Saban. CBS Sports. https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/ole-miss-lane-kiffin-reaches-another-crossroads-with-career-altering-opportunity-vs-alabama-nick-saban/

ESPN. (2021). College Football Stat Leaders 2021. ESPN.com. https://www.espn.com/college-football/stats/_/view/team

ESPN. (2021). College Football Player: Bryce Young. ESPN.com. https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4685720/bryce-young

ESPN. (2021). College Football Player: Matt Corral. ESPN.com. https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4362874/matt-corral

ESPN. (2021). College Football Game: Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden vs Prairie View A&M Panthers. ESPN.com. https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401328635

ESPN. (2021). College Football Box Score: Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs. Alabama Crimson Tide. ESPN.com. https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore/_/gameId/401282088

Griffith, M. (2021, September 25). Kirby Smart Makes Quarterback Change Early in Blowout Win at Vanderbilt. DawgNation. https://www.dawgnation.com/football/georgia-football-jt-daniels/QOHOO3P57JGVHKX3YRYCRZWSSM/

NCAA. (2021, September 26). College Football Rankings: Associated Press Top 25. NCAA.com. https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/football/fbs/associated-press

Schlabach, M. (2021, September 29). Georgia Bulldogs QB JT Daniels Dealing with Lat Injury Ahead of Arkansas Razorbacks Game. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/32306017/georgia-bulldogs-qb-jt-daniels-dealing-lat-injury-ahead-arkansas-razorbacks-game

Shelton, J.C. (2021, September 27). Georgia Freshman Earns SEC Honor for Performance vs. Vanderbilt. University of Georgia Wire. https://ugawire.usatoday.com/2021/09/27/georgia-football-freshman-earns-sec-honor-for-performance-vs-vanderbilt-commodores/

Williams, L. (2021, September 30). HBCU Football Rundown – Week 5. HBCU Gameday.

https://hbcugameday.com/2021/09/30/hbcu-football-rundown-week-5/

Zenor, J. (2021, September 30). It's Young vs Corral in No. 1 'Bama-No. 12 Ole Miss Matchup. The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/colleges/its-young-vs-corral-in-no-1-bama-no-12-ole-miss-matchup/2021/09/30/cda6df0c-220d-11ec-a8d9-0827a2a4b915_story.html

2021 WNBA Playoffs

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 00:44:58 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the WNBA Standings, the WNBA Playoff format, and the teams who made the 2021 WNBA Playoffs. They share their thoughts about the first-round matchups between Dallas Wings vs Chicago Sky and New York Liberty and Phoenix Mercury. #KeepItSporty

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Sources:

ESPN. (2021). Chicago Sky. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/wnba/team/_/name/chi/chicago-sky

ESPN. (2021). Dallas Wings. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/wnba/team/_/name/dal/dallas-wings

ESPN. (2021). New York Liberty. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/wnba/team/_/name/ny/new-york-liberty

ESPN. (2021). Phoenix Mercury. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/wnba/team/_/name/phx/phoenix-mercury

Fleurantin, B. (2021, September 20). Everything Breaks Right for Liberty on Final Day of WNBA Season as They Clinch a Playoff Spot. SB Nation. https://www.netsdaily.com/2021/9/20/22683161/ny-liberty-wnba-playoffs-season-finale-phoenix-mercury-jazmine-jones-washington-mystics-la-sparks

Hawley, L. (2021, September 21). Experience Could Help the Chicago Sky in a Familiar Scenario in the WNBA Playoffs. WGN-TV. https://wgntv.com/news/wgn-news-now/experience-could-help-the-chicago-sky-in-a-familiar-scenario-in-the-wnba-playoffs/amp/

Maloney, J. (2021, September 25). 2021 WNBA Playoffs: Scores, Schedule, Format, Bracket, Live Stream, Watch Online, Start Time, TV Channel. CBS Sports. https://www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/2021-wnba-playoffs-scores-schedule-format-bracket-live-stream-watch-online-start-time-tv-channel/

Martin, B. (2021, September 25). WNBA Playoffs 2021 Second Round Preview: (6) Chicago Sky at (3) Minnesota Lynx. WNBA. https://www.wnba.com/news/wnba-playoffs-2021-second-round-preview-6-chicago-sky-at-3-minnesota-lynx/

WNBA. WNBA Playoff Format. WNBA. https://www.wnba.com/wnba-playoff-format/

WNBA. (2021). WNBA Playoffs'21. WNBA. https://www.wnba.com/playoffs2021/

WNBA. (2021). Regular Season Standings. WNBA.

https://www.wnba.com/standings/#?season=2021

Athletes and Mental Health

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 02:48:48 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss athletes and mental health. They answer how many athletes suffer from mental health; how mental health affect athletes; why do athletes have mental health issues; and what athletes have mental health challenges. They share their opinions about how athletes can help with mental health and what family, friends, and fans can do to support them. #KeepItSporty

Mentioned in This Episode:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800-273-8255) – www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Naomi Osaka Documentary – www.Netflix.com

Black Girls Breathing - www.blackgirlsbreathing.com

We Play Interactive by Women's Sports Foundation - www.womenssportsfoundation.org

Podcast episode: Naomi Osaka Puts Her Mental Health First - www.blackgirlstalksports.com/podcast/naomi-osaka-puts-her-mental-health-first

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Sources:

Allen, R. (2020, December 23). The Things I'll Never Forget. The Players' Tribune. https:// https://www.theplayerstribune.com/posts/ray-allen-nba-basketball-things-ill-never-forget

Chang, C.J.; Putukian, M.; Aerni, G.; Diamond, A.B.; Hong, E.S.; Ingram, Y.M.; Reardon, C.L.; Wolanin, A.T. Mental Health Issues and Psychological Factors in Athletes: Detection, Management, Effect on Performance, and Prevention: American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Position Statement, Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine: March 2020 - Volume 30 - Issue 2 - p e61-e87, doi: 10.1097/JSM.0000000000000817.

Kuik, R. and Potts, S. (2019, May). Mental Health and Athletes. Athletes for Hope. https://www.athletesforhope.org/2019/05/mental-health-and-athletes/

Murray, C. and Fieldstadt, E. (2021, July 28). Simone Biles is the Latest Athlete Vocal About Mental Health. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/olympics/simone-biles-latest-athlete-vocal-about-mental-health-n1275218

Sparlin Mental Health. (2020, January 17). Athletes and Mental Health. Sparlin Mental Health. https://sparlinmentalhealth.com/athletes-and-mental-health/

Smith, D. (2018, February 25). Raptors' Derozan Hopes Honest Talk on Depression Helps Others. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/2018/02/25/raptors-derozan-hopes-honest-talk-on-depression-helps-others.html

The Tokyo Organizing Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. (2021, July 31). Michael Phelps: "Don't Be Afraid to Dream as Big as You Possibly Can." Olympics.com.

https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/en/news/michael-phelps-don-t-be-afraid-to-dream-as-big-as-you-possibly-can

Wagner-McGough, S. (2018, September 4). Andrew Luck Admits He Was A 'Sad, Miserable Human' And 'Scared About Football' During Comeback. CBS Sports. https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/andrew-luck-admits-he-was-a-sad-miserable-human-and-scared-about-football-during-comeback/

US Open 2021 Serves Up Excitement

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 04:31:12 -0500

Host Angela Spears attends the U.S. Open Tennis Championship this year. She shares her experience with Host Rekaya Gibson. They discuss the women's singles final between Canadian Leylah Fernandez and Britain Emma Raducanu. They mention the women's doubles final. Spears also highlights Serbian Novak Djokovic's Grand Slam performance. #KeepItSporty

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Sources:

Associated Press. (2021, September 9). Novak Djokovic into US Open semifinals over Matteo Berrettini as He Nears Calendar-year Grand Slam. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/32175078/novak-djokovic-us-open-semifinals-matteo-berrettini-nears-calendar-year-grand-slam

Blow, T. (2021, September 11). Gonna Join Em? Youngest Ever Tennis Grand Slam Winners with Us Open Finalist Emma Raducanu Younger Than Nadal, Federer and Djokovic. The U.S. Sun. https://www.the-sun.com/sport/3636224/youngest-ever-grand-slam-winners-tennis/amp/

Kindelan, K. (2021, September 6). Naomi Osaka, Sloane Stephens Talk Mental Health Struggles After US Open Losses. Good Morning America. https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/amp/wellness/story/naomi-osaka-sloane-stephens-talk-mental-health-struggles-79855647

Regan, H. (2021, September 10). Emma Raducanu and Leylah Fernandez to Meet in First All-Teen US Open Final Since 1999. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/10/tennis/emma-raducanu-leylah-fernandez-us-open-intl-hnk/index.html

Roscher, L. (2021, September 7). US Open 2021: Leylah Fernandez Becomes Youngest Woman Since Serena Williams to Beat 2 Top 5 Seeds. Yahoo! Sports. https://sports.yahoo.com/us-open-2021-daniil-medvedev-aryna-sabalenka-svitolina-fernandez-alcaraz-202523240.html

Timmins, B. (2021, September 10). Emma Raducanu Set to Be Best-Paid British Sportswoman. BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/business-58508806

WTA Staff. (2021, September 2). Stephens Serves Up Victory Over Gauff in US Open Second Round. Women's Tennis Association. https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2241684/stephens-serves-up-victory-over-gauff-in-us-open-second-round

Tokyo 2020 Paralympics: Diversity & Inclusion

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 03:37:39 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears give an overview about the Paralympics Games. They answer the questions: how the Paralympics got started; what Paralympics mean; what the six broad Paralympics categories are; and what sports are included in the Paralympics. They highlight Bonnie St. John, the first African American to medal in any Paralympic event. They share an update on the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games medal count and highlight Team USA's accomplishments. They also discuss some of the most decorated Paralympian athletes in the United States and the United Kingdom of Great Britain. #KeepItSporty

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Sources for this Episode:

Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2017, May 3). Paralympic Games. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/sports/Paralympic-Games

Grunik, K. (2021, September 4). Women's Wheelchair Basketball Dominates for Bronze Against Germany. United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. https://www.teamusa.org/news/2021/september/04/womens-wheelchair-basketball-dominates-for-bronze-against-germany

International Paralympic Committee. (2021). Paralympics History. Paralympic.org. https://www.paralympic.org/ipc/history

International Paralympic Committee. (2021). Paralympics Sports. Paralympic.org. https://www.paralympic.org/sports

International Paralympic Committee. (2021, August 24). Tokyo 2020 Sets the Record for Most Athletes and Women at a Paralympic Games. Paralympic.org. https://www.paralympic.org/news/tokyo-2020-sets-record-most-athletes-and-women-paralympic-games

McElwee, M., Brown, O., Davies, G.A., and Wilcox, G. (2021, August 27). Day Three: Kadeena Cox Out to Inspire Black British Cyclists After Defending Paralympic Title. The Telegraph. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/paralympic-sport/2021/08/27/paralympics-2021-tokyo-2020-swimming-cycling-kadeena-cox/amp/

Merriam-Webster. (n.d.). Paralympics. Merriam-Webster.com dictionary. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Paralympics

NBC Olympics. (2021, August 29). Jamal Hill. Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/nbcolympics/photos/a.481874780328/10161756590905329/

NBC Olympics. (2021, September 4). Back-to-Back Gold. Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/nbcolympics/photos/a.481874780328/10161770574335329/

NBC Olympics. (2021, September 3). The United States of Speed. Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/nbcolympics/photos/a.481874780328/10161768227230329/

NBC Sports. (2021, September 3). Watch: Jessica Long Earns Another Gold in Her Final Event of Tokyo. MSN. https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/olympics2020-videos/watch-jessica-long-earns-another-gold-in-her-final-event-of-tokyo/ar-AAO4FB3

OlympicTalk. (2021, September 3). U.S. Breaks World Record in Paralympic Debut of Universal Relay, Mcfadden Gets First Tokyo Gold. NBC Sports. https://olympics.nbcsports.com/2021/09/03/tokyo-paralympics-universal-relay-athletics-mcfadden-mayhugh-mason-malone/

The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. (2021). Paralympic Games Classification. Olylmpics.com. https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/en/paralympics/games/classification/

United States Association of Blind Athletes. (2021). "Trischa Zorn-Hudson." USABA.org. https://www.usaba.org/about-us/hall-of-fame-recipients/trischa-zorn-hudson/

Wikipedia Contributors. (2021, June 5). Bonnie St. John. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bonnie_St._John&oldid=1026972633

Wikipedia Contributors. (2021, September 3). Goalball. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Goalball&oldid=1042133917

Wikipedia Contributors. (2021, September 3). Jessica Long. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jessica_Long&oldid=1042145281

Winderl, A.M. (2021, September 1). Oksana Masters Is Officially a Gold Medalist in Both the Summer and Winter Paralympic Games. SELF. https://www.self.com/story/oksana-masters-cycling-gold-paralympics

World of Sports Science. (2021, August 16). "Disability Classification." World of Sports Science. Encyclopedia.com. https://www.encyclopedia.com/sports/sports-fitness-recreation-and-leisure-magazines/disability-classification

Gearing up for the 2021 NFL Season

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 06:22:04 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share details about the upcoming 2021 National Football League (NFL) season, including which NFL teams require fans to be vaccinated. They discuss some of the new NFL rules and the NFL kickoff game between Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Dallas Cowboys. They give their opinions about the NFL Preseason, the NFL's final roster cut, and teams and players to watch this season.

The Indianapolis Colts Mascot Blue completed the "Milk Crate Challenge." What does this mean for the team? Listen to find out. #KeepItSporty

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Sources:

Associated Press. (2021, August 14). Lawrence Debuts with Sack, Fumble, Preseason Loss to Browns. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401330875

Associated Press. (2021, August 12). Stevenson has 2 TDs, Jones Solid as Pats Beat WFT 22-13. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401326352.

Camenker, J. (2021, August 31). When Are NFL Roster Cuts 2021? Deadline Date, Rules, Practice Squad Salary & More to Know. The Sporting News. https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-roster-cuts-2021-deadline-rules-practice-squad/t4agmpiuyveo11wc540pj2knw

Goodbread, C. (2021, July 31). NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell: We Expect Full Stadiums for Games This Season. NFL. https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-commissioner-roger-goodell-we-expect-full-stadiums-for-games-this-season

Hanson, N. (2021, August 17). Yes, There Are Vaccination Policies to Attend Raiders, Saints Home Games This Season. ABC10. https://www.abc10.com/article/news/verify/nfl-fans-vaccine-2021-season/536-6fc6eccd-4e0d-4361-909e-bfb2c0f5b9f1

Hensley, J. (2021, August 26). New England Patriots Acquire CB Shaun Wade from Baltimore Ravens for Draft Picks. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32090533/new-england-patriots-acquire-cb-shaun-wade-baltimore-ravens-draft-picks-source-says

Kirby, D. (2021, August 19). Cowboys News: Prescott Likely Won't Play Before Opening Night Vs Tom Brady and the Bucs. SBNation. https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2021/8/19/22630900/cowboys-news-prescott-likely-wont-play-before-opening-night-vs-tom-brady-and-the-bucs

Legwold, J. (2021, August 25). Teddy Bridgewater Wins Denver Broncos' Starting QB Job Over Drew Lock. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32083387/teddy-bridgewater-wins-denver-broncos-starting-qb-job-drew-lock

NFL Football Operations. 2021 Rules Changes and Points of Emphasis. NFL. https://operations.nfl.com/the-rules/rules-changes/2021-rules-changes-and-points-of-emphasis/

Triplett, M. (2021, August 23). New Orleans Saints' Jameis Winston Throws For 123 Yards, 2 TDs On 9-Of-10 Passing in First Quarter of Preseason Showcase. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32074919/new-orleans-saints-jameis-winston-throws-123-yards-2-tds-9-10-passing-first-quarter-preseason-showcase

Shapiro, A. (2021, August 17). Justin Fields Clocks Third-Fastest Speed in NFL Vs. Dolphins. NBC Sports. https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bears/bears-justin-fields-third-fastest-player-nfl-preseason-week-1

Shipley, J. (2021, August 18). Urban Meyer: Waiving Tim Tebow 'Was the Right Thing.' Sports Illustrated. https://www.si.com/nfl/jaguars/news/urban-meyer-waiving-tim-tebow-was-the-right-thing

2021 NBA Trades and Free Agency Update

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 16:48:22 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears give updates on the NBA Trade and Free Agency. They share their thoughts about the Wizards Russell Westbrook being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers; New Orleans Lonzo Ball heading to the Chicago Bulls; Miami Heat Andre Iguodala returning to Golden State Warriors; and much more. They mention NBA Trade rumors. They also discuss NBA contract extensions. #KeepItSporty

Sources:

Al-Khateeb, Z. (2021, August 8). Nets Sign Kevin Durant to Reported 4-Year, $198 Million Contract Extension. Sporting News. https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/nets-kevin-durant-4-year-198-million-contract-extension/qdhbzhl0d8py183d5uzl1yj3o

Basketball Reference. (2021). Andre Iguodala. Sports Reference. https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/i/iguodan01.html

Basketball Reference. (2021). Dwight Howard. Sports Reference. https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/howardw01.html

ESPN.com. (2021, August 20). 2021 NBA Free Agency and Trades: Latest Buzz, News and Reports. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31674407/2021-nba-free-agency-trades-latest-buzz-news-reports

NBA Staff. (2021, July 31). 2021 NBA Draft Results: Picks 1-60. NBA. https://www.nba.com/news/2021-nba-draft-results-picks-1-60

Rowland, B. (2021, July 28). 2021 NBA Mock Draft: The Final Check-In Before the Big Night. UPROXX. https://uproxx.com/dimemag/nba-mock-draft-2021-final-cade-cunningham-jalen-green-evan-mobley/

Shelburne, R. (2021, August 17). Sources - Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers sign 4-year, $196 million supermax extension through 2026-27. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32038255/sources-joel-embiid-philadelphia-76ers-finalizing-4-year-196-million-supermax-extension-2026-27

Smith, S. (2021, August 11). A New Era of Bulls Basketball: Demar Derozan, Lonzo Ball, and Alex Caruso Join Chicago. NBA. https://www.nba.com/bulls/features/new-era-bulls-basketball-set-begin-additions-demar-derozan-lonzo-ball-and-alex-caruso

Teape, K. (2021, August 17). Predictions for Latest NBA Trade Rumors: Simmons, Siakam, Dragic, Lillard. MH Magazine. https://www.nbaanalysis.net/2021/08/17/predictions-for-latest-nba-trade-rumors-simmons-siakam-dragic-lillard/

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2020 Tokyo Olympics Update: Part II

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 03:59:08 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears give updates and facts about the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. They share the final Olympic Medal Count. They highlight Team USA winners, including the first Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) athlete to medal at the 2020 Olympics. They also shoutout a HBCU for winning its first Olympic gold medal. #KeepItSporty

Sources:

Al-Khateeb, Z. (2021, August 6). Olympics Track and Field Results: Updated 2021 Medal Winners for Every Event at Tokyo Games. Sporting News. https://www.sportingnews.com/us/athletics/news/olympics-track-and-field-results-2021-medals-tokyo/1wwydjeewfgj01hhcm9tui2b1d

Barbato, L. (2016, July 30). Olympic Coaches Deserve Bling, Too. Bustle. https://www.bustle.com/articles/175844-do-olympic-coaches-get-medals-the-rio-olympics-coaches-might-come-home-empty-handed

CBS Sports Staff. (2021, August 7). Olympics 2020 Women's Basketball Odds, Picks: Team USA vs. Japan Gold Medal Game Predictions from Top Expert. CBS Sports. https://www.cbssports.com/olympics/news/olympics-2020-womens-basketball-odds-picks-team-usa-vs-japan-gold-medal-game-predictions-from-top-expert/

English, A. (2021, August 5). USA at Tokyo Olympics 2021: Summary, Results and Medal Count. Diario AS. https://en.as.com/en/2021/08/04/olympic_games/1628028514_821623.html

HBCU Sports. (2021, August 1). Trevor Stewart Becomes First HBCU Athlete to Medal At 2020 Olympics. HBCU Sports. https://hbcusports.com/2021/08/01/trevor-stewart-becomes-first-hbcu-athlete-to-medal-at-2020-olympics/

Johnson, J. (2021, August 5). Athing Mu Becomes First American to Win Gold in Women's 800 Meters Since 1968. Black Enterprise. https://www.blackenterprise.com/athing-mu-becomes-american-to-win-gold-in-womens-800-meters-since-1968/

Kenyon, D. (2021, August 7). Ranking Every USA Men's Basketball Team at the Olympics Since 2000. Bleacher Report. https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/2946846-ranking-every-usa-mens-basketball-team-at-the-olympics-since-2000.amp.html

NBC Sports. (2021, August 8). Jennifer Valente Wins Historic Omnium Gold Despite Falling Off Bike. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ejef0_cd2f4

Polacek, S. (2021, August 6). Katie Ledecky Talks Historic 2021 Olympics, 'Game On' and More. Bleacher Report. https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/2946887-br-exclusive-katie-ledecky-discusses-historic-2021-olympics-game-on-and-more.amp.html

Reinert, B. (2021, August 10). These Athletes Brought Back Records in Addition to Medals from Tokyo. United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. https://www.teamusa.org/News/2021/August/10/These-Athletes-Brought-Back-Records-In-Addition-To-Medals-From-Tokyo

The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. (2021). Tokyo 2020: Olympic Medal Count. Olympics.com. https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/all-sports/medal-standings.htm

Torok, J. (2021, August 5). Ross, Stewart Claim Aggies' First Olympic Gold with Team USA in 4x400-Meter Relay. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. https://ncat.edu/news/2021/08/ross-stewart-olympic-relay.php

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2021 NBA Draft Results

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 05:39:02 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the 2021 NBA Draft results. They share their thoughts about the top five players and the 60th overall pick. They also mention what each rookie brings to the team for the 2021-2022 NBA season. #KeepItSporty

Sources:

NBA. (2021). 2021 NBA Draft Profile: Cade Cunningham. NBA Media. https://www.nba.com/draft/2021/prospects/cade-cunningham

NBA. (2021). 2021 NBA Draft Profile: Evan Mobley. NBA Media.

https://www.nba.com/draft/2021/prospects/evan-mobley

NBA. (2021). 2021 NBA Draft Profile: Jalen Green. NBA Media.

https://www.nba.com/draft/2021/prospects/jalen-green

NBA. (2021). 2021 NBA Draft Profile: Jalen Suggs. NBA Media. https://www.nba.com/draft/2021/prospects/jalen-suggs

NBA. (2021). 2021 NBA Draft Profile: Scottie Barnes. NBA Media.

https://www.nba.com/draft/2021/prospects/scottie-barnes

Sports Reference. (2021). Cade Cunningham. Sports-Reference.com.

https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/cade-cunningham-1.html

Tansey, J. (2021, July 29). NBA Draft Results 2021: Team-by-Team List of Grades and Picks. Bleacher Report. https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/2946551-nba-draft-results-2021-team-by-team-list-of-grades-and-picks.amp.html

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Ruth White, a Great American Fencer

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 13:00:00 -0500

Host Rekaya Gibson honors Ruth White, the first African American to win a U.S. Fencing Championship (1969). She was the first American to win a medal at the Junior World Championships. White also became the first African American woman to represent the U.S. in fencing at the Olympics. #KeepItSporty

Mentioned in this episode:

YWCA - https://www.ywca.org

Lajos Csiszar ("The Maestro"), University of Pennsylvania

USA Fencing Hall of Fame - https://www.usafencing.org/hall-of-fame

New York University School of Medicine - https://med.nyu.edu

Sources:

Henneman, K. (2017, February 27). Olympian Ruth White Found Freedom in Fencing. USA Fencing. https://www.usafencing.org/news_article/show/762992-olympian-ruth-white-found-freedom-in-fencing

MADmen. (2021). Ruth White. Olympedia. http://www.olympedia.org/athletes/21020

New York Times. (1972, March 5). Miss White, Fencing Standout, Bidding for an Olympic Berth. The New York Times Archives, Section S, page 28. https://www.nytimes.com/1972/03/05/archives/miss-white-fencing-standout-bidding-for-an-olympic-berth.html

Nichols, D. (2019, July 1). The Woman in the Center. West Coast Fencing Archive. https://www.westcoastfencingarchive.com/2019/07/01/the-woman-in-the-center/

Wikipedia contributors. (2021, April 16). Ruth White (fencer). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ruth_White_(fencer)&oldid=1018099184

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2020 Tokyo Olympics Update: Part I

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 00:14:22 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. They share their favorite moments of the Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony. They give an update on the Olympic medal count and how much Olympic athletes get paid for each gold, silver, and bronze medals. They highlight Team USA winners and other champions from around the globe. They also have a conversation about Gymnast Simone Biles withdrawing from the all-around final at the Olympics. Gibson and Spears reveal some facts about the Olympics. They explain why Puerto Rico has its own Olympic team. #KeepItSporty

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Sources:

Armour, N. (2021, July 27). US Women's Gymnastics Team Claims Silver in Team Final After Simone Biles Withdraws at Tokyo Olympics. USA Today. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2021/07/27/us-womens-gymnastics-silver-tokyo-olympics-simone-biles/5383082001/

Associated Press. (2021, July 29). Olympic Sponsors Praise Simone Biles After Withdrawal. USA Today. https://amp.usatoday.com/amp/117687800

Bumbaca, C. (2021, July 28). US Women's 3-On-3 Basketball Team Leans on Duke Women's Coach in Quest for Tokyo Olympics Gold. USA Today. https://amp.usatoday.com/amp/5385151001

Camenker, J. (2021, July 29). Olympic Gymnastics Results: Suni Lee Narrowly Wins Gold to Become USA's Fifth Straight All-Around Champion. SportingNews. https://www.sportingnews.com/us/athletics/news/olympic-gymnastics-live-results-highlights-all-around/12fi04g4iptav1ilpltpvjfc69

Choudhury, S.R., and Goel, S. (2021, July 29). Here's How Much Olympic Athletes Earn for Winning Medals. CNBC. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/07/29/tokyo-olympics-how-much-athletes-earn.html

Coleman, M. (2021, July 30). Simone Biles Explains the 'Twisties:' 'Physical Health is Mental Health.' Sports Illustrated. https://www.si.com/olympics/2021/07/30/simone-biles-addresses-accusations-of-quitting-answers-questions-about-twisties

Coleman, M. (2021, July 25). Anastasija Zolotic Becomes First American to Win Gold in Women's Taekwondo. Sports Illustrated. https://www.si.com/olympics/2021/07/25/anastasija-zolotic-becomes-first-american-to-win-gold-in-womens-taekwondo

Complete Sports. (2021, July 30). Tokyo 2020: Esther Toko Finishes on a High in Rowing Event. CompleteSports.com. https://www.completesports.com/tokyo-2020-esther-toko-finishes-on-a-high-in-rowing-event/

Dan Patrick Show. (2021). USA Loses First Olympic Basketball Game Since 2004. NBC Sports.

https://www.nbcsports.com/video/team-usa-mens-basketball-loses-first-olympic-game-2004-france

Dangor, G. (2021, July 24). U.S. Wins No Medals on Day 1 of Summer Olympics for First Time Since 1972. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/graisondangor/2021/07/24/us-gets-no-medals-on-day-1-of-summer-olympics-for-first-time-since-1972/?sh=6980b3485a00

DeMeyer, T. (2021, July 25). Lee Kiefer Becomes First American Woman to Win Gold in Individual Foil. NBC Olympics. https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/lee-kiefer-becomes-first-american-woman-win-gold-individual-foil

Dryer, A. (2004, August 17). Why Puerto Rico Has Its Own Team. Slate. https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2004/08/why-puerto-rico-has-its-own-olympic-team.html

Ekert, K. and Oeser, F. (2021, July 30). Tokyo Updates: USWNT Wins QF After Penalty Kicks, Mixed Relay Team Wins DQ Appeal. NBC Sports. https://www.nbcsports.com/northwest/tokyo-olympics/tokyo-updates-uswnt-wins-qf-after-penalty-kicks-mixed-relay-team-wins-dq

Gilbert, AC. (2021, July 27). Simone Biles is Still 'The GOAT': Fans Shower Gymnast with Love After Tokyo Olympic Finals. MSN. https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/olympics/simone-biles-is-still-the-goat-fans-shower-gymnast-with-love-after-tokyo-olympic-finals/ar-AAMCwfY

Hamilton, T. (2021, July 24). For Hend Zaza, Olympics' youngest athlete, reaching Games 'already an achievement.' ESPN. https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31872405/for-hend-zaza-olympics-youngest-athlete-reaching-games-already-achievement

Levinsohn, D. (2021, July 27). Naomi Osaka Falls in Third Round Shocker to Marketa Vondrousova. NBC New York. https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/tokyo-summer-olympics/naomi-osaka-falls-in-third-round-rollercoaster-to-marketa-vondrousova/3177171/

Mullins, E. (2021, July 17). Ledecky Wins Gold in 1500 as US Swimmers Earn 4 More Medals. NBC New York. https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/tokyo-summer-olympics/katie-ledecky-team-usa-swimming-events/3179836/

NBC. (2021, July 25). Team USA Wins Bronze in Women's 4x100m Freestyle Relay. NBC Washington. https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/tokyo-summer-olympics/team-usa-wins-bronze-in-womens-4x100m-freestyle-relay%E2%80%A8/2741950/

NBCSports.com. (2021, July 29). Olympic Track and Field Schedule: TV Channels, Start Times, More. MSN. https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/olympics/olympic-track-and-field-schedule-tv-channels-start-times-more/ar-AAMIDzE?ocid=uxbndlbing

Ninham, D. (2021, July 28). Surfing USA: Indigenous Hawaiian Takes Gold. Indian Country Today. https://indiancountrytoday.com/news/surfing-usa-indigenous-hawaiian-takes-gold?fbclid=IwAR1H5HAzSFcj6clqt_ahsq2Bbt-hk9DnPqCcGxYDZeeK0G-ZIJFAOwFMgKk

Kennedy, M. (2021, July 29). U.S. 3x3 Women's Basketball Takes Gold In The Sport's Olympic Debut. NPR. https://www.npr.org/sections/tokyo-olympics-live-updates/2021/07/28/1021608448/u-s-3x3-womens-basketball-takes-gold-in-the-sports-olympic-debut

Pigliucci, C. (2021, July 27). Uche Eke Becomes First Gymnast to Compete for Nigeria at the Olympics. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/27/sport/uche-eke-nigeria-olympics-spc-spt-intl/index.html

Puerto Rico Report. (2021, July 24). Puerto Rico in the 2021 Olympics. Puerto Rico. Report.

https://www.puertoricoreport.com/puerto-rico-in-the-2021-olympics/#.YQRMTY5JFPZ

Roscher, L. (2021, July 26). Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz Wins First-Ever Gold For Philippines, Ending 97-Year Drought. Yahoo Sports. https://sports.yahoo.com/olympics-weightlifter-hidilyn-diaz-wins-first-ever-gold-for-philippines-ending-97-year-drought-202410805.html

Roenigk, A. (2021, July 29). Suni Lee on her Olympic gold medal: 'It doesn't feel like real life.' ESPN. https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31911577/suni-lee-olympic-gold-medal-feel-real-life

Rosenberg, M. (2021, July 27). Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka Signal New Era of Prioritizing Mental Health. Sports Illustrated. https://www.si.com/olympics/2021/07/27/simone-biles-naomi-osaka-mental-health-era-sports

Tesfay, M. (2021, July 27). Eritrea: Mosana Debesay - First Black African Woman Cyclist at the Olympics. AllAfrica. https://allafrica.com/stories/202107190557.html

Thiessen, M. (2021, July 27). Small Alaska Town Embraces State's 1st Swimmer to Win Gold. Associated Press News. https://apnews.com/article/lydia-jacoby-alaska-tokyo-olymics-swimming-9ad8dc433ea01548a5959257d14a48f4

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Wong, C.M. (2021, July 29). Olympic Skateboarder Jagger Eaton Says He Competed on a Broken Ankle. Huffington Post. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/olympic-skateboarder-jagger-eaton-broken-ankle_n_6102a162e4b000b997df0405

Milwaukee Bucks Win the NBA Championship

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 03:52:03 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the outcome of the NBA Finals, Game 6 matchup between Milwaukee Bucks and the Phoenix Suns. They share their thoughts about the Bucks winning the NBA Championship. They also mention how Giannis Antetokounmpo makes history multiple times.

In other news, Black Girls Talks Sports Podcast reacts to receiving a Title lX Content Creators Grant from Sports Innovation Lab. #KeepItSporty

Mentioned in this episode:

Sports Innovation Lab - https://www.sportsilab.com/

Thanasis Antetokounmpo

Kostas Antetokounmpo

Khris Middleton

Fort Wayne Mad Ants - https://fortwayne.gleague.nba.com/

Sources:

ESPN. (2021). NBA Finals - Game 6, MIL Wins Series 4-2. https://www.espn.com/nba/game/_/gameId/401344140

Jackson, W. (2021, July 21). Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo Named 2021 NBA Finals MVP. Sports Illustrated. https://www.si.com/nba/2021/07/21/bucks-giannis-antetokounmpo-named-2021-nba-finals-mvp

Jones, Z.C. (2021, July 22). Giannis, Thanasis and Kostas Antetokounmpo Become First Trio of Brothers to Win NBA Championships. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/giannis-antetokounmpo-kostas-brothers-milwaukee-bucks-nba-title/

Wikipedia Contributors. (2021, July 24). Giannis Antetokounmpo. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giannis_Antetokounmpo

Wikipedia Contributors. (2021, July 24). Thanasis Antetokounmpo. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thanasis_Antetokounmpo

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Understanding NCAA's Name Image and Likeness Ruling

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 01:58:05 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Name Image and Likeness (NIL) ruling. They explain what NIL mean and which states have enacted NIL legislation. They mention some of the NIL policies. They share their thoughts about the effect NIL will have on social media and the incentive for college athletes to go pro. They also answer the question: "Will NIL ruin college sports?" #KeepItSporty

Mentioned in this episode:

BGTS episode (October 16, 2017) - Should College Athletes Be Paid?

Opendorse – www.opendorse.com

University of Central Florida women's basketball team - www.ucf.edu

University of Florida - www.ufl.edu

Milo's Tea Company – www.drinkmilos.com

College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving - www.collegehunkshaulingjunk.com

JenLoop – www.jenloop.com

Sources:

Abolverdi, Z. (2021, July 8). Over 40 UF Athletes Land Endorsement Deals During First Week of NIL. The Gainesville Sun. https://www.gainesville.com/story/sports/2021/07/08/first-week-nil-nets-over-40-endorsement-deals-gators-athletes/7886499002/

Brutlag Hosick, M. (2021, June 30). NCAA Adopts Interim Name, Image and Likeness Policy. NCAA. https://www.ncaa.org/about/resources/media-center/news/ncaa-adopts-interim-name-image-and-likeness-policy

Coleman, M. (2021, July 7). UCF Women's Basketball Becomes First Team Sponsored in NIL Era. Sports Illustrated. https://www.si.com/college/2021/07/07/ucf-womens-basketball-is-first-team-sponsored-in-nil-era

Keller, B. (2021, April 21). NIL Incoming: Comparing State Laws and Proposed Legislation. OpenDorse. https://opendorse.com/blog/comparing-state-nil-laws-proposed-legislation/

Murphy, D. (2021, June 30). NCAA Name, Image and Likeness FAQ: What the Rule Changes Mean for the Athletes, Schools and More. ESPN.

https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/31740112/rule-changes-mean-athletes-schools-more

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RJ White, Owner of Vipers Pro Basketball

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 17:45:18 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears have a conversation with RJ White, the first Black female President of the Vipers Pro Men's Basketball team. She discusses what it takes to own a semi-professional men's basketball team and how she prepares players to play basketball overseas. She mentions requirements to play for an American Basketball Association (ABA) team and explains the unique ABA rules. She also shares why she wants to become the first Black female to own an NBA team. #KeepItSporty

About RJ White

RJ White is the first Black female President of the Vipers Pro Men's Basketball Team located in Gurnee, Illinois. She maintains working relationships with several foreign countries, including Asia, Turkey, France, Europe and the Caribbean, allowing the Vipers to become the largest networked basketball organization in the world. RJ aims to continue growing her legacy by owning professional basketball teams abroad and becoming the first Black female NBA Team owner, too." Connect with her on Twitter @itsrj_white and Instagram @rjwhiteofficial.

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Vipers Pro Basketball – www.vipersprobasketball.com | Twitter @Vipersproball | Instagram @vipersproball

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25 WNBA Facts You Should Know

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 03:31:52 -0500

In celebration of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) 25th Season, hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share 25 WNBA facts. They include, but not limited to WNBA history, WNBA statistics, and WNBA fun trivia. #KeepItSporty

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Sources:

Augustyn, A. (2021, May 26). Women's National Basketball Association. Encyclopedia Britannica.

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Womens-National-Basketball-Association

Bean-Mellinger, B. (2020, September 22). What Sport Has the Highest Average Salary? Houston Chronicle.

https://work.chron.com/sport-highest-average-salary-10203.html

Brestar, A. and Peña, N. (2020, November 3). Seattle Storm: Making History in Trying Times. Seattle Spectator.

https://seattlespectator.com/2020/11/03/seattle-storm-making-history-in-trying-times/

Brodsky, S. (2020, October 10). Sue Bird Won the 2020 WNBA Championship with the Seattle Storm, and She Just Made History. POPSUGAR. https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/how-many-wnba-championships-has-sue-bird-won-47859764

Cash, M. (2020, September 15). 7 WNBA Players Have Thrown Down Dunks Since the League Began — Here are Highlights of Each One. Insider, Inc. https://www.insider.com/wnba-players-dunk-video-highlights-2020-9

CBS and Associated Press. (2020, January 14). "Historic" WNBA Labor Deal to Hike Average Salary to $130,000, Provide Paid Maternity Leave. CBS News.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/wnba-salary-cba-new-labor-deal-hikes-average-salary-130000-paid-maternal-leave-today-2019-01-14/

Gibson, B. (2016, September 21). 9 Interesting Facts You Might Not Know About the WNBA. Sweety High. https://www.sweetyhigh.com/read/playoffs-wnba-sheryl-swoopes-fun-facts-092116

Guinness World Records. (2021). Tallest WNBA Player (Ever). Guinness World Records Limited.

https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/629886-tallest-wnba-player

Jope, C. (2019, July 18). NBA vs WNBA: Revenue, Salaries, Viewership, Attendance and Ratings. WSN.

https://www.wsn.com/nba/nba-vs-wnba/#gref

Lamonier, P. (2018, July 2). The Business of Being a WNBA Player. Forbes.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/plamonier/2018/07/02/the-business-of-being-a-wnba-player/?sh=4e70c9c85af1

Queen Ballers Club. (2020, November 16). WNBA Facts: 25 Fascinating Finds. Queen Ballers Club.

https://queenballers.club/basketball/wnba-facts

Voepel, M. (2021, April 1). Geno Auriemma Wants 3-Point Arc Moved Back in Women's College Basketball. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31179808/geno-auriemma-wants-3-point-arc-moved-back-women-college-basketball

Wikipedia Contributors. (2021, June 7). Sheryl Swoopes. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheryl_Swoopes

Wikipedia Contributors. (2021, June 7). WNBA Records. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WNBA_records#Most_points

WNBA. (2021). History. NBA Media Ventures, LLC. https://www.wnba.com/history/

WNBA. (2021). Frequently Asked Questions: WNBA. NBA Media Ventures, LLC. https://www.wnba.com/faq/

WNBA. (2021). WNBA Advanced Stats. NBA Media Ventures, LLC. https://stats.wnba.com/alltime-leaders/

WNBA. (2021). Coaches. NBA Media Ventures, LLC. https://www.wnba.com/coaches/

WNBA. (2002, May 3). History of the WNBA. NBA Media Ventures, LLC. https://www.wnba.com/news/history-of-the-wnba-2002/

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NBA Conference Finals 2021: Updates and Predictions

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 16:02:54 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss their NBA Playoff Bracket. They share their thoughts about the NBA Conference Finals matchups between Los Angeles Clippers vs. Phoenix Suns, and Atlanta Hawks vs Milwaukee Bucks. They give their NBA Conference Finals predictions. #KeepItSporty

Sources:

Associated Press. (2021, June 23). Young scores 48 points, Hawks beat Bucks 116-113 in Game 1. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401337340

Botkin, Brad. (2021, June 24). NBA Star Power Index: Trae Young Joins Lebron James, Kobe Bryant in History; Ben Simmons Fake Trades Flying. CBS Sports.

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-star-power-index-trae-young-joins-lebron-james-kobe-bryant-in-history-ben-simmons-fake-trades-flying/

Gaydos, R. (2021, June 25). Paul George Leads Clippers to Franchise's First-Ever Win in Conference Finals. Fox News.

https://www.foxnews.com/sports/paul-george-clippers-first-ever-win-conference-finals

NBA. (2021). Suns Shock Clippers with Game-Winning Alley-Oop. NBA Media Ventures, LLC. https://www.nba.com/game/lac-vs-phx-0042000312?watch

Quinn, S. (2021, June 25). Clippers Vs. Suns Score, Takeaways: Paul George, Los Angeles Climb Back in Western Finals with Game 3 Win. CBS Sports.

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/clippers-vs-suns-score-takeaways-paul-george-los-angeles-climb-back-in-western-finals-with-game-3-win/live/

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Naomi Osaka Puts Her Mental Health First

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 08:09:55 -0500

Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open to protect her mental health. Grand Slam organizers fined her and threatened to disqualify the professional tennis player if she continued to refuse post-match interviews. Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share their thoughts about Osaka's decision. They discuss athletes' requirements to attend press conferences and why it is important to support their mental well-being. #KeepItSporty

Mentioned in this episode:

Calm, an app for meditation and sleep - www.calm.com

Sources:

Grand Slam Board. (2020). 2020 Official Grand Slam Rule Book. Retrieved from https://www.itftennis.com/media/2495/grand-slam-rulebook-2020-f.pdf

Hargrove, N. (2021, June 9). Major Companies Are Publicly Supporting Naomi Osaka— Here's What They Have to Say. YahooLife.

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/major-companies-publicly-supporting-naomi-030951290.html

Melero, S. (2021, June 6). Tennis Federation President Who Fined Osaka Says He 'Respects' Roger Federer's Withdrawal from French Open. Jezebel.

https://jezebel.com/tennis-federation-president-who-fined-osaka-says-he-res-1847065296

Talmazan, Y. (2021, May 27). Naomi Osaka Says She Won't Talk to the Media at French Open, Citing Mental Health. NBC News.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/naomi-osaka-says-she-won-t-talk-press-french-open-n1268706

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2021 NBA Playoffs: Round 1 Predictions

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 06:00:52 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the National Basketball Association (NBA) Playoffs. They share their thoughts about the 2021 NBA Play-in Tournament, and fans behaving badly at the NBA Playoff games. They give their NBA Playoff predictions for round one and the championship. They also mention NBA Playoff Leaders thus far. #KeepItSporty

Sources:

Associated Press. (2021, May 28). Lakers Celebrate Playoff Homecoming in 109-95 Win Over Suns. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401327866

Basketball Reference. 2021 NBA Playoffs Summary. Sports Reference LLC. https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/NBA_2021.html

ESPN. (2021). Los Angeles Lakers. ESPN Enterprises.

https://www.espn.com/nba/team/stats/_/name/lal/season/2021/seasontype/2

Vera, A., Martin, J., De La Fuente, H., and Lev, J. (2021, May 28). 3 NBA Teams have Banned Fans for Disrespectful Behavior During Playoff Games. CNN.

https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/27/us/nba-playoffs-fan-behavior-trnd-spt/index.html

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WNBA Starts 25th Season

Sun, 30 May 2021 19:55:56 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the Women's National Basketball Association's (WNBA) 25th season. They share their thoughts about the current WNBA standings and mention teams and players to watch. They give their picks for upcoming games. They also encourage everyone to get a WNBA League Pass. #KeepItSporty

Mentioned in this episode:

WNBA League Pass - https://leaguepass.wnba.com/

Sources:

Associated Press. (2021, May 14). Ionescu Hits 3 with 0.4 left, Liberty Beat Fever 90-87. ESPN.

https://www.espn.com/wnba/recap?gameId=401320565

Cohen, K. (2021, May 28). Seattle Storm Lose Mikiah Herbert Harrigan for 2021 Season. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/31527359/seattle-storm-lose-mikiah-herbert-harrigan-2021-season

Dunn, L. (2021, May 28). Already A WNBA Legend, Sue Bird Has No Plans On Retiring Anytime Soon. Sportsnet. https://www.sportsnet.ca/wnba/article/already-wnba-legend-sue-bird-no-plans-retiring-anytime-soon/

ESPN. (2021). Seattle Storm. ESPN Enterprises. https://www.espn.com/wnba/team/_/name/sea/seattle-storm

ESPN. (2021). Las Vegas Aces. ESPN Enterprises.

https://www.espn.com/wnba/team/_/name/lv/las-vegas-aces

WNBA. (2021). Frequently Asked Questions: WNBA. NBA Media Ventures, LLC. https://www.wnba.com/faq/

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The Heavy Hitting Diva in Boxing

Mon, 24 May 2021 06:06:47 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears have a conversation with Franchón Crews-Dezurn, the WBC and WBO super middleweight world champion. They discuss her boxing career and the first time she got hurt. They talk about Crews-Dezurn's upcoming fight against Elin Cederoos of Sweden scheduled for June 19, Triller Fight Club, in Miami, Florida. The American professional boxer shares three reasons why everyone should watch women's boxing. #KeepItSporty

About Franchón Crews-Dezurn

Franchón "The Heavy Hitting Diva" Crews-Dezurn is the World Boxing Council (WBC) and World Boxing Organization (WBO) super middleweight world champion. Her record is 7-1 with two knockouts. The Virginia Beach (Virgina) native is also a singer, fashion designer, and advocate for women's sports. She resides in Baltimore, Maryland.

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Honoring Kentucky Derby Black Jockeys

Mon, 17 May 2021 03:07:08 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears pay homage to Kentucky Derby Black jockeys. They highlight Black jockeys who participated in the Kentucky Derby between 1875 to 1902. In the first Kentucky Derby, 13 of the 15 riders were Black; and Black jockeys won 15 of the first 28 Kentucky Derby horse races. #KeepItSporty

Sources:

Crump, S. (2021, May 5). Remembering the last Black jockey to win the Kentucky Derby. Gray Television, Inc. https://www.wbtv.com/2021/05/05/remembering-last-black-jockey-win-kentucky-derby/

The Editors of Encyclopedia Britannica. (2021). Isaac Burns Murphy. Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Isaac-Burns-Murphy

The Editors of Encyclopedia Britannica. (2021). James Winkfield. Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc. https://www.britannica.com/biography/James-Winkfield

Kentucky Commission on Human Rights. (2021). Oliver Lewis. Commonwealth of Kentucky. https://kchr.ky.gov/Hall-of-Fame/Pages/Oliver-Lewis.aspx

Kentucky Derby. (2021). Legacy of Black Jockeys. Churchill Downs Incorporated.

https://www.kentuckyderby.com/history/legacy-of-black-jockeys

Wikipedia Contributors. (2021, April 26). Isaac Burns Murphy. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaac_Burns_Murphy

Wikipedia Contributors. (2020, September 13). Oliver Lewis. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oliver_Lewis

Wikipedia Contributors. (2020, Marcy 17). Jimmy Winkfield Stakes. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Winkfield_Stakes

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2021 NFL Draft Picks

Sun, 09 May 2021 19:12:02 -0500

Host Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss 2021 NFL Draft picks by teams. They share their thoughts about no HBCU players being selected in this year's draft. They give some NFL Draft facts. They shout-out the 259th draft pick, "2021 Mr. Irrelevant," selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. #KeepItSporty

Sources:

Lewis, S. (2021, May 1). "LSU Nose Tackle Tyler Shelvin Selected by Bengals in 4th Round of NFL Draft." KATC. https://www.katc.com/sports/lsu-sports/lsu-nose-tackle-tyler-shelvin-selected-by-bengals-in-4th-round-of-nfl-draft

Pitt, W. (2021, May 1). "No HBCU players chosen in 2021 NFL Draft." HBCU Gameday.

https://hbcugameday.com/2021/05/01/no-hbcu-players-chosen-in-2021-nfl-draft/

Sports Reference (2021). "Trey Lance." Sports-reference.com. https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/trey-lance-1.html

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2021 NFL Draft Prospects and Predictions

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 04:38:49 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the NFL Draft order, NFL Draft prospects, and mock draft picks. They share their thoughts about Louisiana State University (LSU) Pro Day. They also predict how many Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) players will be selected in this year's draft. #KeepItSporty

Sources:

Arvoy, J. (2021, April 23). "When is 2021 NFL Draft: Dates, schedule, start time, TV channel, draft order, how to watch." NBC Sports. https://sports.nbcsports.com/2021/04/20/when-is-nfl-draft-2021-dates-start-time-schedule-tv-channel-order/

Baumgardner, N. (2021, April 14). "NFL Draft: Standouts from the HBCU pro day." The Athletic. https://theathletic.com/2519831/2021/04/14/2021-nfl-draft-hbcu-pro-day/

ESPN Staff. (2021). "Trevor Lawrence." ESPN.com. https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4360310/trevor-lawrence

ESPN Staff. (2021). "Justin Fields." ESPN.com. https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4362887/justin-fields

ESPN Staff. (2021). "Zach Wilson. ESPN.com. https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4361259/zach-wilson

ESPN Staff. (2021). "Devonta Smith." ESPN.com. https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4241478/devonta-smith

Hill, K. (2021, March 19). "NFL Sets Order for 2021 Draft; Jaguars With 10 Picks Overall. Sports Illustrated." https://www.si.com/nfl/jaguars/draft/nfl-sets-order-for-2021-draft-jaguars-with-10-picks-overall

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Equity in Women's College Basketball

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 17:08:24 -0500

Host Rekaya Gibson has a conversation with Marisa Moseley, head coach for the University of Wisconsin women's basketball team, about equity in women's college basketball. She discusses why gender equality is important in sports; what needs to be done to promote gender equity in sports; and her role to ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion at her Big Ten school. She also shares her thoughts about equal pay for women in sports; the impact the Fair Pay to Play Act may have on women's sports; and her view on one-and-done for women athletes.

About Coach Marisa Moseley

Marisa Moseley is the head coach for the University of Wisconsin women's basketball team. She spent the past three seasons as the head coach at Boston University (BU), her alma mater, where she guided the women's basketball program to a 45-29 overall record. Moseley also spent nine years as an assistant coach at the University of Connecticut. She was on staff when the team won five NCAA titles and appeared in the Final Four each season. She is a native of Springfield, Massachusetts, and earned her bachelor's degree in sociology from BU in 2004. Connect with her on Twitter @marisamoseley.

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Celebrating Student Athletes for National Student-Athlete Day

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 02:10:04 -0500

In honor of National Student-Athlete Day, hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears highlight student athletes on April 6. They include Donta' Williams, University of Arizona; Azzi Fudd, St. John's College High School; Trevor Lawrence, Clemson University; Jazzleen McRae, Choppin State University; and Chuba Hubbard, Oklahoma State. They also pay homage to Dawn Staley, University of South Carolina, for advocating for student athletes. #KeepItSporty

Sources:

Caron. E. (2019, March 12). Azzi Fudd Is First Sophomore to Ever Win Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year. Sports Illustrated.

https://www.si.com/high-school/2019/03/12/azzi-fudd-elena-delle-donne-gatorade-national-girls-basketball-player

Coppin State University Athletics. (2021). Choppin State University. https://coppinstatesports.com/sports/womens-bowling/roster/jazzleen-mcrae/2563

Lev, M. (2020, July 31). Table setter: Arizona's leadoff man, Donta' Williams, wants to pave the way for other Black players. Arizona Daily Star.

https://tucson.com/sports/arizonawildcats/baseball/table-setter-arizona-s-leadoff-man-donta-williams-wants-to-pave-the-way-for-other/article_19e9acb6-19dd-59f5-bf2d-89e39aa187e6.html

Peek, K. (2021, April 1). UConn commit Azzi Fudd wins Girls High School Player of the Year as Huskies head to Final Four. Yahoo! Sports

https://www.yahoo.com/now/azzi-fudd-named-2021-morgan-wootten-girls-high-school-player-of-the-year-200628107.html

Wikipedia Contributors. (2021, March 31). Trevor Lawrence (American football). Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trevor_Lawrence_(American_football)

Wittry, A. (2020, April 6). Celebrate National Student-Athlete Day. NCAA. https://www.ncaa.com/live-updates/celebrate-national-student-athlete-day

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Best NCAA Tournament Games of All Times

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 11:48:44 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss some of their favorite NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament games of all times. #MarchMadness #KeepItSporty

Sources:

March Madness. (2020, March 23). Indiana vs. Syracuse: 1987 National Championship | Full Game. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wrh_hTDNtM

Norlander, M. (2020, April 6). March Madness immortalized: The 101 greatest NCAA Tournament games in modern college basketball history. CBS Sports.

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/march-madness-immortalized-the-101-greatest-ncaa-tournament-games-in-modern-college-basketball-history/

Wikipedia Contributors. (2021, March 21). 1985 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship Game. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1985_NCAA_Division_I_Men%27s_Basketball_Championship_Game

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March Madness 2021: Sweet 16 Predictions

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 16:43:13 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament. They mention upsets in college basketball during March Madness. They highlight Oral Roberts Golden Eagles men's basketball, this year's bracket buster and Cinderella team. They share their predictions for the Sweet 16 matchups. They also project the winner of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship.

Sources:

Curtis, J. (2021, March 26). Pac-12 Not Receiving the Credit It Deserves in NCAA Tournament. Sports Illustrated. https://www.si.com/college/cal/basketball/pac-12-ncaa-not-getting-credit

Johannesen, K. (2021, February 23). NCAA tournament site Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall has been a historic venue for more than hoops. Indiana University. https://news.iu.edu/stories/2021/02/iub/inside/23-ncaa-tournament-assembly-hall-historic-venue-basketball-events.htmlhttps://bit.ly/3fk4tvY

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NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament Predictions 2021

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 10:55:56 -0500

Host Rekaya Gibson discusses the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament matchups for March Madness. She shares her predictions for the first round, Final Four, and the championship games. She highlights two teams from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) who made the tournament: North Carolina A&T and Jackson State University. #KeepItSporty

Sources:

HBCU Game Day. (2021, March 16). A&T women to face ACC foe in NCAA Tourney. HBCUGameDay.com. https://hbcugameday.com/2021/03/16/at-women-to-face-acc-foe-in-ncaa-tourney/

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11 Facts about Golf Pioneer Renee Powell

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 03:00:58 -0500

In honor of National Women's History Month, host Rekaya Gibson shares 11 facts about Renee Powell who became the second African American woman to compete on the LPGA Tour. She participated in over 250 professional golf events and won the 1973 Kelly Springfield Open in Brisbane, Australia. Powell was born on May 4, 1946, in Canton, Ohio. She is the daughter of William J. Powell, the first African American to build, own, and operate a golf course in the United States. The Sigma Gamma Rho sorority member is the head professional at Clearview Golf Club where she carries on her father's legacy.

Sources:

Clearview Golf Club. (2020). Renee Powell. Clear View Golf Club. https://www.clearviewgolfclub.com/reneepowell

Denney, B. (2020, July 15). Timeline of African-American achievements in golf. PGA of America. https://www.pga.com/story/timeline-of-african-american-achievements-in-golf

Powell, R. (2011, August 16). It's about the Game: Renee Powell and Diversity in Golf. United States Golf Association. https://www.usga.org/articles/2011/08/its-about-the-game-renee-powell-and-diversity-in-golf-21474841786.html

Wikipedia contributors. (2021, January 20). Renee Powell. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Renee_Powell&oldid=1001619714

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First Black Gymnast on the U.S. Women's Olympic Team

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 06:45:16 -0500

In honor of Women's History Month, host Rekaya Gibson highlights Luci Collins (Cummings), an American gymnast from Inglewood, California. In 1980, She became the first Black gymnast to qualify for the United States women's Olympic team. That same year, the U.S. boycotted the Moscow Olympics. Collins, an African American of Creole heritage, did not get to compete. #KeepItSporty

Sources:

Ford, B.D. and Roenigk, A. (2020, July 18). How Dianne Durham, Bela Karolyi's first national champion, paved the way for Black gymnasts. ESPN.

https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/29469312/how-dianne-durham-bela-karolyi-first-national-champion-paved-way-black-gymnasts

Hersh, P. (2016, February 29). Simone Biles and gabby Douglas are latest and greatest heroes in a storied history of African American gymnasts. TeamUSA.org.

https://www.teamusa.org/News/2016/February/29/Simone-Biles-And-Gabby-Douglas-Are-Latest-In-A-Storied-History-Of-African-American-Gymnasts

Wikipedia contributors. (2021, February 12). Luci Collins. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Luci_Collins&oldid=1006329970

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Diversity in Softball

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 06:21:06 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears have a conversation with Jazmyn Jackson, an outfielder for Athletes Unlimited and the California Commotion. She discusses her journey as a Black woman in softball. She explains the difference between fast pitch and slow pitch softball. She also talks about the docuseries "Hitting Home: Diversity in Softball, Examining Social Issues in Professional Sports." #KeepItSporty

About Jazmyn Jackson

Jazmyn Jackson was the first player signed by the California Commotion in January 2020. She became a member of the United States National Team in 2016. That year, she helped the team to a gold medal at the World Championship, where she hit .591 with 8 RBIs.

Website - https://jazmynjackson.com/

Instagram - @Jazmynrenee

Twitter - @JazmynJacksonn

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Buccaneers Win Super Bowl 55

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 18:55:16 -0500

Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the NFL Super Bowl LV Championship on February 7, 2021, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay, Florida. Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears recap the matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs. They share their thoughts about the game and give some facts about Super Bowl 55. They also react to the Super Bowl halftime show performance by The Weeknd.

Sources:

ESPN

Pro Sports Outlook

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Men's College Basketball: 2020-2021 Season

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 09:02:44 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears give an update on NCAA Men's College Basketball. They discuss teams in the Top 25 College Basketball Ranking as of February 4, 2021. They share their thoughts about March Madness being held in Indianapolis, Indiana. #KeepItSporty

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Black Girls Talk Sports Episode - Men's College Basketball: Teams and Players to Watch (2020-21 season), December 7, 2020.

Sources:

Associated Press. (2021, February 3). "Louisville postpones men's college basketball games vs. Syracuse, Virginia due to COVID-19 protocols." ESPN.

Parrish, G. (2021, February 4). "College basketball rankings: Losses by Villanova and Houston lead to shake-up in top five of new Top 25 And 1." CBSSports.com.

VanTryon, Matthew. (2021, January 4). "Will fans be allowed at NCAA tournament games in Indianapolis? What we know." IndyStar.

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Super Bowl 55 Predictions

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 04:50:00 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the Super Bowl LV (55) matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs, in Tampa Bay, Florida. They share their thoughts about the game and give their Super Bowl predictions. They mention how to watch the 2021 Super Bowl, kickoff time, spread, points total, and the Super Bowl halftime show. #KeepItSporty

Sources:

CBS Sports Staff. (2021, January 29). "2021 Super Bowl odds, line, spread: Chiefs vs. Buccaneers picks, predictions from top-rated expert who's 16-3." CBSSports.com.

DeArdo, B. (2021, January 29). "Where is Super Bowl 2021: Date, time, site, how to watch, TV channel, live stream Super Bowl LV." CBSSports.com.

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2020-2021 NBA Season Starts

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 10:30:30 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Sports discusses the start of the 2020-21 National Basketball Association (NBA) Season. They give an overview about its structure and the NBA game postponements due to the pandemic. They share their thoughts and predictions about teams and players in the Eastern and Western Conferences. #KeepItSporty

Sources:

USA Today Sports, For the Win

The Athletic

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Nadkarni, R. (2021, January 21). The Five Teams Most Likely to Win the 2021 NBA Finals, Ranked. Sports Illustrated. https://www.si.com/nba/2021/01/21/nba-finals-contenders-ranked

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2021 NFL Divisional Round Predictions

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 06:36:35 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the NFL Playoffs Divisional Round for the AFC and NFC. They share their game predictions for the Baltimore Ravens vs Buffalo Bills,

Cleveland Browns vs Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Rams vs Green Bay Packers, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints. In other news, they give their initial reactions to James Harden trade to the Brooklyn Nets. #KeepItSporty

Source: NFL Divisional Playoff Capsules

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Rugby Hall of Famer Phaidra Knight

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 06:52:58 -0500

Host Rekaya Gibson has a great conversation with Rugby Hall of Famer Phaidra Knight who is the president of the Women's Sports Foundation (WSF). Knight is the first African American woman inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame. She discusses WSF's goals for 2021. Also, she shares why she recently launched PSK Collective, a clothing line that promotes inclusivity, empowerment, and equality.

About Phaidra Knight

Phaidra Knight, J.D. is President of the Women's Sports Foundation, a World Rugby Hall of Fame inductee, sports media talent, motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and mixed martial artist. One of the premier players in the sport of rugby, she made three appearances in the Rugby World Cup, was selected as the top player in the world in two different positions, was named the USA Rugby Player of the Decade in 2010, and became the first African American and eighth woman inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame. In 2017, Knight was named head coach of the newly formed Monroe College women's rugby team in the Bronx, New York, and she has served as a director and coach of Play Rugby USA, the premier Olympic nonprofit dedicated to reaching kids in underserved communities in New York.

Knight is also an entrepreneur and recently launched PSK Collective, a fusion of activewear and streetwear for girls and women, and she is the founder of PeaK Unleashed, a non-profit organization devoted to cultivating personal and physical development of marginalized youth through rugby and yoga. She is a keynote speaker, addressing many audiences on leadership, resilience, LGBTQ rights, race, and anti-bullying. Concurrently, Knight works as a Rugby Analyst for NBC Sports, ESPN, and CBS Sports, and serves on the Board of Trustees for the Women's Sports Foundation. Connect with her on Instagram at PhaidraKnight or on Twitter @PhaidraKnight.

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Celebrating Four Years of Podcasting

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 01:57:09 -0500

Black Girl Talk Sports Podcast celebrates its 4-year anniversary. Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spear reflect on the year in sports 2020. They discuss their favorite podcast episodes. They also mention the NFL Internship program and the Los Angeles Super Bowl Host Committee Business Connect Lunch and Learn. #KeepItSporty

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NFL 2020: Week 15

Sat, 19 Dec 2020 08:51:09 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share an update on the National Football League (NFL) Week 15. They give their predictions for this week's games. They discuss the current NFL Playoff picture. They mention some NFL facts about players and teams. #KeepItSporty

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Edniesha Curry: A Trailblazer in Men's College Basketball

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 07:37:11 -0500

Host Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears chat with special guest Edniesha Curry, the assistant coach for the University of Maine men's basketball team. She shares an inspiring story about her father, playing basketball professionally, and being one of only two women coaching for NCAA Division I Men's Basketball. She also mentions being a panelist for BreakThrough Summit, a free digital summit for women in sports, scheduled for December 14 and 15. #KeepItSporty

About Edniesha Curry

Edniesha Curry is the assistant coach for the University of Maine men's basketball team, one of only two women coaching for NCAA Division I Men's Basketball. She serves as a technology instructor for the NBA's Assistant Coaches Program which helps educate and transition former players into becoming coaches after retiring. She also played professional basketball for eight years including time overseas and in the WNBA with the Phoenix Mercury and the Los Angeles Sparks.

Mentioned in This Episode:

BreakThrough Summit, a free digital summit for women in sports

December 14 and 15, 2020 – For more information and to register, go to: www.breakthroughsummit.live

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Men's College Basketball: Teams and Players to Watch

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 04:42:48 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the start of the 2020-2021 NCAA men's college basketball season. They highlight teams in the AP Top 25 Poll and mention players to watch. They also share their thoughts about games being affected by COVID-19. #KeepItSporty

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Latest Sports News

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 06:30:53 -0500

Host Rekaya Gibson shares sports news about college football, college basketball, NFL, and women's soccer. She praises Vanderbilt Sarah Fuller for becoming the first woman to play in a Power 5 college football game. She also makes some announcements and invite listeners to a summit.

Mentioned in This Episode

Black women hockey fan research project. Email Dr. Michelle Richardson at FRichardson@coppin.edu

BreakThrough Summit, a Digital Leadership Summit for Women in Sports, December 14 and December 15. Free registration at https://www.breakthroughsummit.live/

She Plays, a daily fantasy sports platform dedicated exclusively to women's professional sports in the United States. https://she-plays.com/

Women's Sports Foundation Announces Travel & Training Fund Grant Recipients https://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/press_release/womens-sports-foundation-announces-travel-training-fund-grant-recipients/

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Sources:

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30408556/baltimore-ravens-add-six-more-reserve-covid-19-list-total-18

https://hbcusports.com/2020/11/28/groin-injury-forces-howard-to-shut-down-makur-maker-for-extended-period/

https://www.foxnews.com/sports/denver-broncos-qbs-all-declared-ineligible-for-sunday-receiver-may-reportedly-start

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NBA Draft Results 2020

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 04:04:06 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the NBA Draft results. They share their thoughts about some of the top players. They also mention which teams selected the best and worst NBA Draft picks.

Source:

https://www.nba.com/news/2020-nba-draft-results-picks-1-60

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NBA Draft 2020: Prospects and Predictions

Sat, 14 Nov 2020 02:03:23 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the National Basketball League (NBA) 2020 Draft. They mention the NBA draft order. They also make some NBA team predictions and highlight some NBA draft prospects. #KeepItSporty

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College Football News and Updates 2020

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 15:23:06 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share an update on the NCAA 2020 football season amidst COVID-19. They discuss some of the topped ranked college football teams including Clemson, Alabama, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Georgia, Cincinnati, Indiana, and Liberty. They share their thoughts about Deion Sanders becoming the head coach of Jackson State University (JSU) and Shedeur Sanders' (his son) commitment to play for JSU. #KeepItSporty

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Dodgers Win 2020 World Series

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 19:15:59 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series win over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 6. They share some facts about the Dodgers. They highlight Dodgers players Corey Seager, Mookie Betts, and Tony Gonsolin. They also share their thoughts about the Rays replacing Pitcher Blake Snell in the 6th inning. Did the Dodgers deserve to win the 2020 World Series due to the shorten Major League Baseball season? Listen to find out. #KeepItSporty

Link to Sources:

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/10/23/how-boston-red-sox-mookie-betts-mom-became-his-first-baseball-coach.html

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/news/dodgers-rays-live-score-updates-highlights-world-series/i8qib2pi7rx41qw823jbg8hgu

https://www.bleachernation.com/cubs/2020/10/28/our-reaction-to-the-blake-snell-decision-says-a-lot-about-us-as-fans-and-baseball-as-a-sport/

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NFL Update 2020: Week 7

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 05:50:53 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears celebrate their 200th episode of Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast by streaming live in their Facebook Group. They discuss NFL Week 7 and give their picks. They also share what podcasting has meant to them. #KeepItSporty

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Lakers Win 17th NBA Championship

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 18:09:52 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the NBA Finals: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Miami Heat. They congratulate the Los Angeles Lakers on winning the 2020 NBA Championship. They talk about the Lakers' performance in the NBA Bubble. They also revisit their post-season predictions. Did they guess correctly? Listen to find out. #KeepItSporty

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Black Girl Hockey Club

Sun, 11 Oct 2020 17:35:46 -0500

Host Rekaya Gibson chats with special guest Dr. Tunisha Singleton, a board member of Black Girl Hockey Club (BGHC) whose mission is to focus on making hockey more inclusive for Black women. They talk about the BGHC scholarship, the "Get Uncomfortable Campaign," and events. They also discuss the nonprofit's successes and challenges. #KeepItSporty

About Dr. Tunisha Singleton

Tunisha Singleton, Ph.D., is a Media Psychologist and emerging media, marketing and digital communications consultant. In addition to business consulting and serving Fielding Graduate University's Department of Psychology as Adjunct Faculty, Dr. Singleton has turned her attention to tackling her passion in sports, working to boost fan engagement, build community relationships, and plant engaging touch points to fasten a supportive relationship between sports and society. Dr. Singleton sits on the BGHC Board of Directors and aspires to work with more organizations on projects surrounding sports and society, mental health, multiculturalism, and race/gender/LGBTQ empowerment.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Black Girl Hockey Club - https://blackgirlhockeyclub.org

Black Girl Hockey Club on Twitter - @BlackGirlHockey

Black Girl Hockey Club on Instagram - @BlackGirlHockeyClub

Tampa Bay Lightning, 2020 Stanley Cup Champions of the National Hockey League

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Increasing Girls' Participation in Sports

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 22:18:36 -0500

Host Rekaya Gibson chats with special guests Elizabeth Flores-Amaya, the Director, Community Impact at the Women's Sports Foundation (WSF), and Marguerite Jane Heyward Bowen, the girls' basketball coach at North End Recreation Center in Waterbury, Connecticut. They spotlight the Sports 4 Life program, co-founded by the WSF and espnW, that helps close the sports access gap for girls of color. This year, they awarded 25 organizations in 14 states including Washington D.C., with a total of $175,000 in funding. #KeepItSporty

About Elizabeth Flores-Amaya

Elizabeth Flores-Amaya has dedicated her career to increasing girls' athletic participation and advocating for equitable access and opportunity for all girls so they can reach their full potential. The Director, Community Impact at the Women's Sports Foundation, she is a nonprofit program management expert, focusing her work at both the grassroots and national level initiatives to improve funding, research and education. Elizabeth enjoys running and is a coach for Girls on the Run.

About Marguerite Jane Heyward Bowen

Marguerite Jane Heyward Bowen is an extraordinary woman. Marguerite was born and raised in Waterbury CT and has been focused on coaching and uplifting her community for the past 20+ years. You can find Marguerite at the North End Recreation Center coaching girls' basketball and mentoring most evenings. When Marguerite isn't coaching at The Rec, she is coaching the junior varsity team at Holy Cross, where she has been for nine years. If that isn't enough, Marguerite works full time as an Assistant Residential Program Manager at Ability Beyond in Danbury, where she shines and has been supporting individuals with disabilities for 17 years. Marguerite is a woman with presence, skill, and a whole lot of heart that can get you through anything. She is regarded as a strong and gifted coach, and she continues to move forward each year diversifying her coaching skills. She is involved in the partnership between the Hispanic Coalition and North End Rec, setting up her teams with coaching, mentoring, fitness programs, or anything they need. Marguerite has brought her teams to Flight Camp with Michael Jordan, NBA games, and has most recently been affiliated with the Women's Sports Foundation where she shares her passion for women sharing in all sports. Marguerite demonstrates every day the power of sports done right to unite young people around common goals, and to become strong, resilient, and caring adults who thrive.

Mentioned in this episode:

Women's Sport Foundation - www.womenssportsfoundation.org

North End Recreation Center – www.waterburyct.myrec.com

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US Open Tennis 2020

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 05:14:25 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the United States (US) Open Tennis Championships. They share results from the women's singles and the men's singles. They highlight Naomi Osaka's win and activism. They mention other up and coming black tennis players who participated in the 2020 US Open such as Robin Montgomery, Hailey Baptiste, Whitney Osuigwe, and Frances Tiafoe. #KeepItSporty

Mentioned in this episode:

Previous episode about Black Men Tennis Players

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Sources:

CBC Kids News. (14 Sept. 2020). "7 Masks, 7 Wins: Naomi Osaka Wins U.S. Open While Protesting Anti-Black Racism." CBC.ca. https://www.cbc.ca/kidsnews/post/7-masks-7-wins-naomi-osaka-wins-u.s.-open-while-protesting-anti-black-racis

Coffey, W. (5 Sept. 2020). "Serena Williams Vs. Sloane Stephens: Highly Anticipated Match Highlights Historic U.S. Open Women's Draw." USA Today.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/tennis/2020/09/05/serena-williams-sloane-stephens-among-record-12-black-women-us-open/5722318002/

Maciel, C. 13 Sept. 2020). "Top Storylines at the 2020." US Open. https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2020-09-13/2020-09-13_top_storylines_at_the_2020_us_open.html

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2020 NFL Season: Teams and Players to Watch

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 22:25:01 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the kickoff of the National Football League (NFL) 101st Season. They talk about league changes due to the pandemic and social injustice. They share their thoughts about teams and players to watch. They also make some predictions about the season and disclose their NFL Week 1 picks. #KeepItSporty

Sources: https://www.pro-football-reference.com https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/joe-burrow-1.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_NFL_season

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Jason Wright, The NFL's First Black President

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 05:21:35 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears feature Jason Wright, The Washington Football Team President. They discuss his role and responsibilities. They also share some interesting facts about the former National Football League (NFL) running back turned businessman. #KeepItSporty

Sources:

CNBC.com (7 August 2020). "Ex-NFL player and McKinsey partner Jason Wright on bonuses as a way to help elevate Black talent." https://www.cnbc.com/video/2020/08/07/former-nfl-player-mckinsey-partner-jason-wright-bonuses-black-talent.html

Doubek, J. and Shaprio, A. (28 August 2020). "Jason Wright On Leading the Washington Football Team Amid Multiple Crises." National Public Radio. https://www.npr.org/2020/08/28/907055200/jason-wright-on-leading-the-washington-football-team-amid-multiple-crises

Keim, J. (17 August 2020). "Washington hires Jason Wright as NFL's first Black team president." ESPN.com. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29678773/washington-hires-jason-wright-nfl-first-black-president

Wikipedia Contributors. (28 August 2020). "Jason Wright (American football)." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jason_Wright_(American_football)&oldid=975497604

Woodfork, R. (25, August 2020). "Meet Jason Wright, the man behind the Washington Football Team's culture change." WTOP News.

https://wtop.com/washington-football/2020/08/meet-jason-wright-the-man-behind-the-washington-football-teams-culture-change/

Wright, J. (28 August 2020). LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-wright-4128b02b/

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NBA Update: 2020

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:55:14 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears give an update on the NBA Playoffs and life inside the bubble in Orlando, Florida. They share their predictions for the NBA conference finals. They pick their KIA NBA Most Valuable Player and Rookie of the Year. Also, they mention the NBA Draft Lottery. #KeepItSporty

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WNBA Update: 2020

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 01:04:47 -0500

Host Rekaya Gibson shares an update about the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) 24th Season. She discusses its schedule change and prevention measures due to COVID-19; the WNBA standing as of August 12, 2020; and players to watch. She also explains the Tap to Cheer app. #KeepItSporty

Mentioned in this episode:

WNBA Merchandise - https://wnbastore.nba.com/

WNBA Tap to Cheer - https://cheer.wnba.com/

Source: https://www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/wnba-2020-season-what-we-know-about-the-leagues-plan-for-covid-19-testing-and-prevention/

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Marketing HBCU Sports to Black Consumers

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 22:37:50 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears chat with special guest Dr. Kristal McGreggor, a sports management adjunct faculty at Jackson College. They discuss the sports culture of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and why the time is now for HBCUs to market to Black consumers. They share their recommendations on how to market HBCU sports to Black consumers. Also, they talk about Hampton University and North Carolina A&T leaving the Mid-Eastern Atlantic Conference (MEAC) to join the Big South Conference. Is the decision to leave the MEAC killing the culture of HBCUs?

Quotes and Speeches: Who Said That?

Sat, 18 Jul 2020 23:23:21 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share inspirational quotes and speeches by athletes, coaches, and sportscasters. They try to guest who said that. How many can you get right? #KeepItSporty

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Renaming the Redskins

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 03:38:52 -0500

Host Rekaya Gibson chats with special guest Candi Waller, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CWall Sports and Entertainment, about the Washington football team retiring its moniker, Redskins. They discuss the team's history for using the word 'redskins.' They also share possible names and fan reactions to the name change. #KeepItSporty

About Candi Waller

Candi Waller also known as "CWall" is the Founder and CEO of CWall Sports & Entertainment. A native of Gorgeous Prince George's County, Maryland, Candi has been an authentic lover of all sports since her childhood. She was such a sports fan at an early age that she notes one of her favorite childhood shows as the legendary "George Michael Sports Machine". Candi is a proud graduate of Hampton University, The George Washington University and most recently earned a Certificate in Sports Industry Essentials from the Columbia University School of Professional Studies. When she is not attending a game, she is spending time with her loved ones and doing the work of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

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Negro Leagues Baseball Facts

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 22:21:53 -0500

Host Rekaya Gibson shares some facts about the Negro Leagues baseball in honor of its 100-year anniversary. She discusses the "Tip Your Cap to the Negro Leagues" campaign. She also mentions the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. #KeepItSporty

Mentioned in this episode:

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Kansas City, Missouri https://nlbm.com/

Tipping Your Cap

To submit a photo or video or for any general questions please email us at photos@tippingyourcap.com https://www.tippingyourcap.com/

Sources:

Peterson, Robert W. (2018, May 10). "Negro League." Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/sports/Negro-league

Wikipedia contributors. (2020, June 4). Cuban Giants. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cuban_Giants&oldid=960653456

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Emile Griffith, a Great American Boxer

Sun, 28 Jun 2020 21:52:04 -0500

Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast features Professional Boxer Emile Griffith in honor of Caribbean American Heritage Month and Pride Month. He won five world boxing championships in the 1960s. His best-known match was against Benny Paret who died because of their fight. The bi-sexual, Caribbean American athlete retired in 1977 with 85 wins (23 knockouts), 24 losses, and 2 draws. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1990. Griffith died in 2013 at the age of 75.

Mentioned in this Episode:

"Knock Out!: The True Story of Emile Griffith" by Reinhard Kleist (Author), Michael Waaler (Translator) – publication date: May 4, 2021

Source: The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. (30 Jan. 2020). "Emile Griffith." Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.https://www.britannica.com/biography/Emile-Griffith

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Black Athletes with Businesses to Support

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 18:29:24 -0500

Host Rekaya Gibson highlights black athletes who are entrepreneurs with their own brands or products. The roundup includes items such as books, clothing, and teas. #KeepItSporty

List of Black Athletes with Businesses

Laila Ali

https://lailaali.com/

Eddie Jackson

Book: "Game-Day Eats: 100 Recipes for Homegating Like a Pro"

https://www.fitchefeddie.com/

Serena Williams

https://www.serenawilliams.com/

Johnnie B. "Dusty" Baker, Jr.

Baker Family Wines

https://www.bakerfamilywines.com/

Tamika Catchings

Tea's Me Café

https://www.teasmeindy.com/

John Bronson

Finger Licking Dutch Stroopwafels

https://fldstroopwafels.com/

Nate Daniels

Book: "So You Want To Be A Pro?"

http://www.danielssportsperformance.com

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Sports Roundup as of June 11, 2020

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 08:15:01 -0500

Host Rekaya Gibson and Angela Sports give sports updates on the NBA, WNBA, and many more. They highlight the MLB Draft. They also share their thoughts about NASCAR banning the confederate flag. #KeepItSporty

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Athletes React to George Floyd's Death

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 02:19:24 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the sports world's response to systematic racism and the death of George Floyd. They highlight statements from sports league organizations including the NFL. They also share their thoughts about racial injustice and how to address it. #KeepItSporty

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The Last Dance Review

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 21:06:59 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share their thoughts about The Last Dance, an ESPN documentary series about the rise of the 1990s Chicago Bulls, starring Michael Jordan. They discuss some of their favorite moments. They mention how players and management were portrayed in the film. They also answer the questions: "Is Michael Jordan the Greatest Player of All Times (G.O.A.T.)," and "Do you think the Bulls would've won their seventh NBA championship if the existing team played together one more year." #KeepItSporty

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Inside Sports Data Analytics

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 18:12:12 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Sports chat with special guest Kuldeepak Kumar Sharma, Senior Business and Data Analyst at the United States Tennis Association (USTA), about sports data analytics. He discusses his role at USTA and the importance of business and sports data. He also shares some interesting facts about tennis.

Black Men Tennis Players

Mon, 18 May 2020 05:10:35 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears highlight black men tennis players throughout the world. Most still play professionally. Listen and let us know who else to add to the list. #KeepItSporty

Sources:

Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP)

Encyclopedia.com

Peoplepill.com

Sportskeeda

Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

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Games & Activities to Keep It Sporty

Sun, 10 May 2020 04:15:03 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss games and activities to help you fill your sports lull. They recommend things such as video games, board games and puzzles you can purchase. They also mention in/outdoor sports you can play by yourself or with your family. #KeepItSporty

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NFL Draft 2020: Final Picks

Sun, 03 May 2020 19:48:18 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share their thoughts about the National Football League (NFL) Draft picks, rounds two thru seven. They discuss how some teams and players faired. In other NFL news, they highlight the Trent Williams trade to the San Francisco 49ers. Also, they mention the four international players who were added to the NFC East roster as part of the International Player Pathway Program.

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NFL Draft 2020: First Round Picks

Sun, 26 Apr 2020 02:26:55 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share their thoughts about the National Football League (NFL) Draft first round picks. Gibson discusses the media conference call with ESPN's Mel Kiper she attended prior to the event. In other news, they discuss Rob Gronkowski being traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. You do not want to miss this one.

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Best Sports Documentaries and Movies to Watch

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 04:10:33 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share their recommendations for sports documentaries and movies to stream on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu. Some cover football, basketball, tennis, figure skating and curling. Also, #KeepItSporty Stickers are available here: Rekaya.redbubble.com

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10 Sports Trivia Questions

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 07:05:28 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share 10 sports trivia questions and answers. Test your knowledge and play along. #KeepItSporty

Sources:

Contemporary Authors. (2020, March 3). "St. James, Lyn 1947- ." Encyclopedia.com. https://www.encyclopedia.com/arts/educational-magazines/st-james-lyn-1947

Davis, N. (2019, September 2). "USA Today. NFL's 100 greatest teams of all time: Which squad is best in league history?" https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2019/08/05/nfl-best-teams-history-all-time-patriots-bears-dolphins/1886459001/

Smith, J. (2012, February 9). "Shortest NBA Players: 10 Players with Tons of Heart." Bleacher Report. https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1060622-shortest-nba-players-10-players-with-tons-of-heart

Major League Baseball. (2020, April 5). "Every team's retired numbers." MLB.com. https://www.mlb.com/news/every-mlb-team-s-retired-numbers-c300753386

Wikipedia contributors. (2020, April 1). "List of French Open men's singles champions." In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_French_Open_men%27s_singles_champions&oldid=948576174

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Great Female Olympic Athletes

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 02:10:11 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss great female Olympic athletes. They include women such as Track and Field Athlete Florence Joyner "Flo Jo," Gymnast Simone Biles, and Alpine Ski Racer Lindsay Vonn. #KeepItSporty

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Sources:

Biles, S. (2020). Simone Biles website. https://www.simonebiles.com

Biography.com Editors. (2020, January 30). Alice Coachman Biography. The Biography.com website. https://www.biography.com/athlete/alice-coachman

Biography.com Editors. (2020, January 30). Florence Joyner Biography. The Biography.com website. https://www.biography.com/athlete/florence-joyner

Biography.com Editors. (2019, May 2019.) Lisa Leslie Biography. The Biography.com website. https://www.biography.com/athlete/lisa-leslie

Conner, B. and Comaneci, N. (2020). Bart Conner and Nadia Comaneci website. http://bartandnadia.com

Wikipedia contributors. (2020, February 28). Lindsey Vonn. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lindsey_Vonn&oldid=943006572

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Great Female Athletes in History

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 05:03:30 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss great female athletes in honor of Women's History Month. They include women such as Professional Baseball Player Toni Stone, Figure Skater Debi Thomas, and Professional Tennis Players Margaret Peters and Matilda Roumania Peters. #KeepItSporty

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Sources:

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. New York: Columbia University Press, 2008. www.encyclopedia.com.

The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. (2020, January 1). Toni Stone. Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Toni-Stone.

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NFL Free Agency - 2020

Sun, 22 Mar 2020 18:02:33 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share an update on the NFL Free Agency and surprise trades. They share their thoughts about New England Patriot Tom Brady becoming a Tampa Bay Buccaneer. They discuss what will happen to Carolina Panther Cam Newton. They explain what it means for Dallas Dak Prescott to get the franchise tag. #KeepItSporty

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NCAA Cancels March Madness

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 02:39:41 -0500

Host Rekaya Gibson gives an update on the NCAA cancellation of the men's and women's basketball tournaments due to the coronavirus. She shares the college basketball rankings for the top 10 teams. She announces some of the 2020 College Basketball Conference Tournament winners. She lists other sports (NBA, NHL, MLB, etc.) that have been suspended or canceled due to the pandemic.

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XFL Rules and Updates 2020

Sun, 08 Mar 2020 22:52:08 -0500

Host Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share an update on the Xtreme Football League (XFL). They discuss XFL rules and standings. They also mention teams and players to watch for the 2020 season.

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NBA Update: 2020

Sun, 01 Mar 2020 06:36:35 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears give their update on the National Basketball League (NBA). They discuss the current NBA standings for the league and both conferences as of February 27, 2020. They give an overview about some of the top teams and players to watch this season. They also share their thoughts about the NBA All-Star 2020 game. #KeepItSporty

Sources:

ESPN. NBA 2019-2020 Standings. Retrieved February 27, 2020.

NBA Advanced Stats. Retrieved February 27, 2020.

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Heisman Winners Who Won National Championships

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 05:54:41 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss Heisman Trophy winners who also won college football national championships in the same season. They include some greats like LSU Joe Burrow, Auburn Cam Newton, and Pittsburgh Tony Dorsett. The hosts share their opinions about them and what made them awesome players. #KeepItSporty

Source: Christ Huston. January 13, 2020. "Heisman and National Champion?" Retrieved 2/6/2020. Web.

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Kobe Bryant, an NBA Legend

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 04:42:19 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears pay tribute to NBA Legend Kobe Bryant. They discuss watching his 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers and what they admired most about him. They also shared things they didn't know about Bryant prior to his death.

On January 26, 2020, Kobe Bryant, age 41, along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California.

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Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl 54 Champions

Sat, 08 Feb 2020 08:18:23 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears recap Super Bowl 54 between the Kansas City Chiefs vs. San Francisco 49ers on February 2, 2020, in Miami, Florida. They celebrate the Kansas City Chiefs on becoming Super Bowl Champions. They also share their thoughts about the halftime show with Jennifer Lopez (JLo) and Shakira. #KeepItSporty

As mentioned in this episode: Best Super Bowl Games of All Time

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WNBA New CBA Includes Pay Increase

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 21:24:30 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the Women's National Basketball Association's (WNBA) new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). They cover items in the CBA such as pay increases for players, cash compensation, travel improvements and maternity benefits. They also share their opinions about how this might affect women's basketball. #KeepItSporty

Source: Women's National Basketball Association. January 14, 2020. "WNBA And WNBPA Reach Tentative Agreement on Groundbreaking Eight-Year Collective Bargaining Agreement." Retrieved January 23, 2020. Web.

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NCAA Basketball Update, Week 12

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 07:25:03 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share their thoughts about the men's college basketball rankings. They discuss top teams to watch for the 2020 NCAA tournament. They also talk about the unranked Virginia Cavaliers, the 2019 Men's College Basketball National Champion. #KeepItSporty

Source: NCAA Rankings (games through January 22, 2020). Retrieved January 23, 2020. Web.

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Olympic Committee Bans Protests

Sat, 18 Jan 2020 19:13:49 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) decision to ban protesting ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. They mention what happens if athletes violate the policies and where athletes can express their views. They also share their thoughts about the IOC's Rule 50.

When will the 2020 Summer Olympics start?

It starts on July 24, 2020 and ends on August 9, 2020.
The opening ceremony is July 24, 2020.
The closing ceremony is August 9, 2020.

Sources:

Godin, M. (January 14, 2020). "Athletes Will Be Banned from Protesting at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. But the Games Have a Long History of Political Demonstrations." Time. Retrieved January 16, 2020. Web.

"Rule 50 Guidelines Developed by the IOC Athletes' Commission." Retrieved January 16, 2020. Web.

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NFL Playoffs 2019

Sat, 04 Jan 2020 05:11:40 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the National Football League (NFL) Playoff Wild-card matchups. They share their picks for the Divisional Round. They also predict which AFC and NFC teams are going to Super Bowl LIV. Who did they pick to win the championship? #KeepItSporty

Super Bowl LIV (54)

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Stadium: Hard Rock Stadium

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AFC-NFC Pro Bowl, January 26, 2020

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Cleveland Browns Fans React to 2019 Season

Tue, 31 Dec 2019 06:18:38 -0500

Host Rekaya Gibson chats with the Tidewater Browns Backers, a fan club of the Cleveland Browns football team in Virginia Beach. Members, Mike and Bob, share their thoughts about its 2019 NFL season. They also discuss what the Browns can do next year to win more games. #KeepItSporty

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2019-2020 College Football Playoff Predictions

Sat, 28 Dec 2019 14:12:27 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the College Football Playoff Semi-final matchups: LSU vs. Oklahoma and Clemson vs. Ohio State. They share their predictions for the Peach Bowl, The Fiesta Bowl and the College Football Playoff National Championship. They also talk about the Indiana Hoosiers football team playing in the Gator Bowl against the Tennessee Volunteers. Gibson and Spears both graduated from Indiana University, Bloomington.

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MLB Removes Marijuana from Drugs of Abuse List

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 04:52:28 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss Major League Baseball (MLB)'s decision to remove marijuana from its banned substances list and to start testing for opioids and cocaine. They share their opinions about the changes. They also talk about what this means for the NBA and the NFL.

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NFL Week 15 Picks and Playoff Picture

Sun, 15 Dec 2019 18:52:56 -0500

Host Rekaya Gibson highlights the National Football League (NFL) Thursday Night Football game: Baltimore Ravens vs New York Jets. She shares her picks for Week 15. She discusses the NFL playoff picture and mentions who's in and who's out.

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College Football Conference Predictions 2019

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 13:24:32 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss college football conference title games for top ranked teams. They share their picks for the Big Ten Conference Championship, SEC championship, ACC championship, PAC-12 championship and Big-12 championship. They also congratulate North Carolina A&T Aggies for heading to the Celebration Bowl on December 21, 2019. Gibson explains what happens when an offensive and defensive player catch the ball simultaneously.

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Athletes on Thanksgiving

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 07:04:36 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears are gearing up for Thanksgiving 2019. In this special episode, they discuss who's invited to dinner and why. They also share what they plan to say to each guest. Find out who is bringing the seafood gumbo; leading the electric slide; and getting uninvited. #KeepItSporty

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Overrated and Underrated NBA Players for 2019-20

Sun, 17 Nov 2019 01:32:40 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share their opinions about the most overrated and underrated NBA players in the league for the 2019-2020 season. This heated debate includes Portland Trailblazers Damian Lillard, Oklahoma City Thunder Chris Paul, Washington Wizard John Wall, Boston Celtics Gordon Hayward, Denver Nuggets Jamal Murray, Toronto Raptors Pascal Siakam, and many more. #KeepItSporty

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For the Love of Women's Rugby

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 01:50:56 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears chat with Naya Tapper, a professional women's rugby player for the USA Women's Eagles Sevens team. She discusses her rugby roles and responsibilities, training for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and being the top try scorer. She also shares what she loves about rugby and the challenges. #KeepItSporty

About Naya Tapper

Hi. My name is Naya Tapper! I am a professional women's rugby player for the USA Women's Eagles Sevens team. I am originally from South Carolina, and attended college at The University of North Carolina, where I graduated in 2016. I began my rugby career playing for UNC in 2012. I began playing for the Eagles since 2016. I currently reside in Chula Vista California, where I train at the Olympic Training Center. For the 2018-2019 season, the Eagles qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which I will be competing in beginning at the end of July. The Eagles placed second for the year long tournament among our international peers. In the final leg of the tournament, in Biarritz France, we took home the gold medal for that leg of the tournament, beating the New Zealand Black Ferns in the gold medal match. At the moment, we are number 1 in the world after our first tournament of the season in Colorado. I currently hold the title of All Time Leading Try Scorer for the Women's Eagles Sevens Team, with 80 tries in my career.

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NFL 2019 Week 9 Update

Sat, 02 Nov 2019 18:19:00 -0500

Host Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears give their update for the National Football League (NFL) Week 9. They discuss the Arizona Cardinals vs San Francisco 49ers game and who can beat the 49ers. They share their predictions for this week's games. They also talk about college football's Top 5 ranked teams: LSU, Alabama, Ohio State, Clemson and Penn State.

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Biggest Sports Scandals of All Time

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 02:47:22 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss some of the biggest scandals in sports history. They give details about the outcomes. They also share their opinions about the ones they remember.

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Playing and Owning a Women's Football Team

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 05:59:28 -0500

Host Rekaya Gibson chats with special guest Author Andra Douglas, a national champion athlete in rugby and women's tackle football. She discusses her career as a football player, being the owner of the New York Sharks (now New York Wolves) women's professional football team, and her latest book, "Black and Blue." She also shares her predictions about the future of women's football.

About Andra Douglas

Andra Douglas is the author of Black and Blue, a novel loosely based on her own story. A national champion athlete in rugby and women's tackle football, she was the owner of the New York Sharks Women's Pro Football team for nineteen years and is the founder of the Fins Up! Foundation for Female Athletes, a non-profit to benefit at-risk teens. In addition to her love of football, Andra is a professional artist and served as a Vice President/Creative Director at Time Warner for many years. Today, she lives with her parrot, 'Pie' in New York's Greenwich Village where she creates mixed-media artwork. To learn more, visit: www.andradouglasart.com. She is a native of central Florida and a graduate of Florida State University and Pratt Institute.

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California Governor Signs Fair Pay to Play Act

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 03:06:21 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share their opinions about California Senate Bill 206 which allows athletes to be compensated for the use of their name, image or likeness. California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the bill into law that takes effect January 1, 2023. It still prohibits schools from paying athletes.

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2019 NFL Updates and Predictions

Sat, 28 Sep 2019 22:43:04 -0500

Host Rekaya Gibson discusses quarterback injuries and backup replacements. She gives her predictions about which teams will remain undefeated and winless this season. She discloses which team is worse than the Miami Dolphins. She shares why she enjoys watching Ravens Lamar Jackson and Chiefs Patrick Mahomes play each other. She speaks her mind about Antonio Brown playing for a National Football League (NFL) team this season. She also picks the NFL Week 4 winners. Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast celebrates it 150th episode. #KeepItSporty

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Expanding Girls Flag Football

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 06:13:12 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears chat with Carla Williams-Lee, the co-founder of the Girls Football Association (GFA) in Las Vegas, Nevada. They discuss the GFA movement and its efforts to expand girls flag football across the country. Williams-Lee also shares how people can bring GFA to its community.

About Carla Williams-Lee

Carla Williams-Lee co-founded Girls Football Association in May 2019. She and has been an integral part in building and branding the organization from a grassroots perspective. Her introduction to the sports industry was as PR and Marketing Director for the Las Vegas Showgirlz, women's tackle football team in 2012. She is also the co-host of BlogTalkRadio's 4 Quarters with Coach Lee, a podcast all about girls and football. She is an MBA professional with expertise in social media, digital media and public relations. As CEO, Carla is committed to building the GFA brand and bringing exposure to a significantly untapped market as we continue to expand across the U.S. For more information, go to www.girlsfootballassocation.org.

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Georgetown Football Wins Home Opener

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 03:00:29 -0500

Host Rekaya Gibson hits the road with special guest Ebonee Pope, owner of Cleatsheet. They head to the District of Columbia for the Georgetown Hoyas vs Marist Red Foxes football game. They discuss the journey and the match-up. They also share their post-game dining experience at Lincoln restaurant where they learn the fate of Raiders Antonio Brown.

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2019 College Football Season Kicks Off

Sat, 31 Aug 2019 14:25:13 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the NCAA football season. They give an update on the Florida vs Miami matchup, and share their predictions for upcoming games. They also examine players and teams to watch in the College Football Rankings, AP Top 25 Poll.

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NFL Top 100 Players of 2019

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 05:04:13 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the National Football League (NFL) Top 100 Players of 2019. They share which players should've been in the Top 10. They also debate which players are overrated and underrated. #KeepItSporty

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Danita Johnson, President & COO of Los Angeles Sparks

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 04:39:13 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears chat with Danita Johnson, the President and Chief Operating Officer of the Los Angeles Sparks. She discusses her career working in the WNBA, NBA, and the NBA G League. She shares insights on increasing attendance, securing corporate sponsorships and developing community partnerships for the Sparks. She also shares her thoughts about the future of the WNBA.

About Danita Johnson

Danita Johnson was named the President and Chief Operating Officer of the Los Angeles Sparks. on January 7, 2019, returning to the organization where she served as Senior Vice President from 2014-2017. Most recently, she served as Director of Business Operations for the Los Angeles Clippers in 2018. She is one of the only high-level sports executives to serve in management roles in the WNBA, NBA and NBA G League. Johnson is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. She hails from Fayetteville, North Carolina and attended Western Carolina University where she earned her degree in Sports Management.

Danita Johnson was named President and COO of the Los Angeles Sparks on Jan. 7, 2019, returning to the organization where she served as Senior Vice President from 2014-2017. Most recently, she served as Director of Business Operations for the Los Angeles Clippers in 2018.

Johnson brings an expertise in ticket sales, corporate partnerships, community programs, public speaking and digital media and marketing to the Sparks as one of the only high-level sports executives to serve in management roles in the WNBA, NBA and NBA G League.

During her tenure as President and COO, Johnson has already helped the Sparks lead the league in corporate sponsorship dollars earned, and oversaw the team's signing of the largest community-based partnership in WNBA history with the Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veteran Affairs, Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health and California Mental Health Services Authority. The year-long campaign, called Spark The True You, is centered around spotlighting military women and their families and raising awareness about mental health.

Under her leadership, the Sparks have increased media coverage and social media engagement which helped lead to a Home Opener that drew over 12,000 fans to Staples Center. In addition, Johnson has represented the Sparks with public appearances at South by Southwest and the Sports Business Journal's 2019 CAA World Congress of Sports.

In her prior role with the Sparks, Johnson helped launch the year-long #WeAreWomen campaign, which culminated in selling out all three levels of Staples Center, a historic attendance of 19,000. Overall, ticket sales increased by 50 percent during her tenure, setting the stage for the Sparks leading the league in attendance in 2017 and 2018. In addition, Johnson implemented the Sparks annual marketing campaigns and launched a community busing program to transport underserved communities to Sparks games.

Johnson got her start in sports management as an intern with the Fayetville Patriots, the first NBA G League team, eventually being hired full-time with the organization. Johnson then helped launch multiple sports franchises including the Bakersfield Jam of the NBA G League and the Tulsa Shock of the WNBA when they moved from Detroit.

Johnson developed a reputation for being a top seller and went on to finish second in the WNBA in ticket sales with the Phoenix Mercury in 2008. In total, Johnson has 14 years of industry experience working for the Sparks, Clippers, Washington Mystics, Tulsa Shock, Phoenix Mercury and Phoenix Suns.

Outside the WNBA, Johnson sits on the board of the Share Winter Foundation, is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and is a WISE Within Mentor. She has a passion for travel, cooking and mentoring young professionals. Johnson hails from Fayetteville, North Carolina and attended Western Carolina University where she earned her degree in Sports Management.

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2019 Canadian Football League Update

Sat, 03 Aug 2019 20:30:34 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the Canadian Football League (CFL). They share their thoughts about CFL teams and players to watch this season. Angela lists her top CFL players of all time. The 107th Grey Cup will be held on November 24, 2019, at McMahon Stadium, Calgary.

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2019 Wimbledon and Gauff's Debut

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 03:19:51 -0500

Host Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the 2019 Wimbledon tennis tournament results. They share their thoughts about Cori 'Coco' Gauff's performance and reveal some facts about her background. They also mention attending the upcoming U.S. Open tennis tournament in August.

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USWNT World Cup Facts

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 05:16:59 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the United States Women's National Team (USWNT) championship win. They share facts about the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup and other stats about the USWNT. They express their support for equal pay in women's soccer.

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2019 NBA Free Agency Part 2

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 04:00:49 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears give updates on the NBA Free Agency. They share their thoughts about the Kawhi Leonard trade. They discuss the Paul George trade. They address the rumors about Russell Westbrook wanting to leave Oklahoma. They also mention teams to watch in the 2019-2020 NBA Season.

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2019 NBA Free Agency Part 1

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 03:56:16 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears give updates on the NBA Free Agency. They share their thoughts about the trade deals for Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Malcolm Brogdon and many more. They give their predictions about which team Toronto Kawhi Leonard will join. They announce Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast is now on the Pandora app.

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Careers in Sports with Monique AJ Smith

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 04:43:26 -0500

Host Rekaya Gibson chats with Monique A.J. Smith, a 30-year sports management veteran, about her careers in sports. Currently, she's a leadership strategist for athletic departments and athletic administrators. She discusses her tenure at the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) as an administrator. She reveals what services she offers under her consulting business, Seeds of Empowerment, LLC. She also shares the mission of her weekly podcast, "A Chat in the Garden with Monique A.J. Smith."

About Monique A.J. Smith

Monique AJ Smith, a Sports Management veteran of 30 years, launched her consulting business Seeds of Empowerment ® LLC, full-time March 2013 where she is a leadership strategist for Athletic Departments and Individuals who wish to advance in Athletics/Sports. The B.O.S.S. Network has listed Seeds of Empowerment® as one of 50 businesses to watch. Smith is a Hampton University Adjunct teaching Sports Management courses. As the host of the nationally recognized weekly podcast "A Chat in the Garden with Monique A.J. Smith, Where Significance Blooms in Athletics & Sports" she spotlights Women of Color in Athletics/Sports to her 1.4K Followers.

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Sports Roundup June 2019

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 03:53:46 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears give a sports roundup as of June 22, 2019. They cover the Women's World Cup, the Anthony Davis trade, the NBA Draft among other news. They also discuss Lakers LeBron James still playing in the NBA when his son joins. They also ask listeners: What can Major League Baseball do to increase attendance? Leave your voicemail response by clicking link here: https://www.speakpipe.com/blackgirlstalksports.

This episode is dedicated to Virginia Beach mass shooting victims and their families.

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Annice Canady First Female NCAA Football Referee

Sat, 15 Jun 2019 16:24:31 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears chat with Annice Canady, the first female to officiate an NCAA football game. She gives insight about her journey as an official while battling cancer. She also shares tips for working in a male dominated field.

About Annice Canady

Annice Canady was the first female football referee to officiate a NCAA game in 2000. She is revered as a trailblazer, opening the door for other women. Annice is a powder keg. She doesn't shy away from reporting harsh realities. This strong attitude immediately hooks the audience. She reveals what it was like to be the "first" on the field from coaches, fans, and her male counterparts throughout her career as she reflects on the challenges of being the only woman on the field. After several decades refereeing, she transitioned to the NFL as an officiating scout, recruiting talent into their development pool. Learn more about Canady in the documentary, Her Turf, the untold story of three female referees. www.herturf.com

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NBA Finals 2019

Sat, 08 Jun 2019 02:51:16 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the NBA Finals matchup: Golden State Warriors vs Toronto Raptors. They give their predictions for Game 4. They share what its going to take for each team to win.

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Bluefield College's New Athletic Director Tonia Walker

Sat, 01 Jun 2019 22:58:39 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears chat with special guest Tonia Walker who was recently named the Athletic Director (AD) at Bluefield College. She is the first female athletic director and the college's first full-time athletic director. They discuss her career in athletics and share her vision as the AD. She also gives her prediction for the NBA Championship.

About Tonia Walker

Tonia Walker completed her 4th year as Director of Athletics and her 18th season at Winston-Salem State University Department of Athletics. Her competitive excellence guided the Rams to 8 NCAA Division II tournament appearances, 15 CIAA Championships Titles, 9 CIAA Divisional Titles and eight Coach of the Year honors. Under Walker's leadership, she was able to raise in excess of $1.5 M for program operations. Additionally, she was successful in spearheading a partnership with Modern Automotive as the exclusive automobile sponsor. She currently serves as a board member for Women Leaders in College Sports and the Chair of the Western Triad Region Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Walker graduated with a master's degree from Old Dominion University in Recreation and Sports Administration. Walker will begin her leadership of Bluefield College Athletics on July 1, 2019.

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Siblings in Sports

Sun, 26 May 2019 19:18:28 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss siblings who participate in the same sport. Some athletes include National Basketball League players Stephen and Seth Curry, professional tennis players Venus and Serena Williams, and Major League Baseball players Melvin and Justin Upton. They highlight their careers and share some interesting facts.

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2019 NBA Draft Lottery Results

Sun, 19 May 2019 17:56:09 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Sports discuss the NBA Draft Lottery Results. They explain how it works and share the top 14 picks. They give their reaction to New Orleans Pelicans winning the No. 1 pick. They review the NBA Draft top prospects and make their own predictions, including Zion Williamson going to the Pelicans. The 2019 NBA Draft will be held on Thursday, June 20, at 7 p.m., in the Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York. Watch it on ESPN.

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NBA Semi-Finals 2019

Sun, 12 May 2019 14:06:33 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the NBA Semi-Finals matchups: Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets, Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers, and Toronto Raptors vs Philadelphia 76ers. They share their thoughts about the Milwaukee Bucks advancing to the Finals by beating the Boston Celtics. In other news, they announce that Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast is on Instagram

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Olympian Keturah Orji on Track and Field

Mon, 06 May 2019 04:27:09 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears chat with Olympic triple jumper Keturah Orji about her career as an athlete. She gives us insight on training for the 2020 Olympics and possibly becoming the first American woman to win a medal in the triple jump. She also shares what inspired her to create the mentor group, Amara's Pride.

About Keturah "KO" Orji

Olympic triple jumper Keturah "KO" Orji is a four-time USA champion and one of the most prominent young stars in track and field. After finishing fourth at the 2016 Olympic Games at age 20, KO has an opportunity to become the first American woman to win a medal in the triple jump event at the 2020 Olympics.

KO is a 2018 graduate of the University of Georgia, where she won 8 NCAA titles (7 in the triple jump, 1 in the long jump), set two NCAA records, received the prestigious Bowerman Award (the highest honor in collegiate track and field), and earned recognition as the 2018 NCAA Woman of the Year, a distinction given to one graduating senior selected from all sports and divisions of college athletics. Amidst all of these accolades, KO maintained a 3.97 GPA.

As a student-athlete, KO formed a mentorship program called Amara's Pride for eighth grade girls from low-income backgrounds, which she still runs.

KO now competes professionally as a triple jumper and long jumper for Atlanta Track Club while pursuing a graduate degree in Sports Management at the University of Georgia.

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African American MLB Players 2019

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 05:13:55 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears highlight the African Americans players in the 2019 Major Baseball League such as New York Yankees Aaron Judge, Boston Red Sox "Mookie" Betts, and Cleveland Indians Greg Allen. They also encourage listeners to watch the sport and/or attend a game this season. #KeepItSporty

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NBA Playoffs 2019

Sun, 21 Apr 2019 07:29:03 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the National Basketball Association (NBA) Playoffs, first round matchups. They give an update on three series: Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Clippers; Portland Trail Blazers vs Oklahoma City Thunder, and Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics. They also share their predictions.

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NCAA Championship Games 2019

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 04:36:52 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the women's college basketball championship game between Notre Dame vs Baylor. They give their reactions about the men's college basketball championship game between Virginia and Texas Tech. They also share their results of the ESPN Tournament Challenge for the Black Girl Talk Sports Podcast group.

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NCAA Basketball Final Four 2019

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 04:15:48 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the men's college basketball Final Four matchup: Virginia vs Auburn and Michigan State vs Texas Tech. They also share their thoughts about the women's college basketball Final Four matchup: Oregon vs Baylor and University of Connecticut vs Notre Dame. They give their predictions for the Final Four games and the championship.

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Women's College Basketball Elite 8

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 04:47:12 -0500

Host Rekaya Gibson discusses the NCAA Women's Basketball Elite Eight games: Connecticut vs Louisville and Oregon vs Mississippi State. She gives her thoughts about Iowa vs Baylor and Stanford vs Notre Dame. She also shares her predictions for the Final Four and Championship.

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Men's College Basketball Madness 2019

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 20:16:24 -0500

Host Rekaya Gibson gives an update on the NCAA Men's Basketball tournament. She discusses the winners and losers. She also shares her predictions for the final four and championship games. #KeepItSporty

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NFL Free Agency 2019

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 06:27:13 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share an update on the NFL free agency, including Odell Beckham, Jr. going to the Cleveland Browns; Nick Foles signing with the Jacksonville Jaguars; and Antonio Brown heading west to the Oakland Raiders. They share their opinions about the winners and losers. They also comment about the contract deals.

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NBA Proposes Lowering the Draft Age

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 21:59:26 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the NBA's proposal to lower the draft age from 19 to 18. They share their opinions as to whether this is a good or bad move for basketball. In other news, they mention three NBA athletes who recently made history.

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Kaepernick and Reid Settles NFL Collusion Case

Sun, 03 Mar 2019 04:38:13 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid collusion case and the settlement reached by the National Football League (NFL). They share their opinions about what happened and the chances of Kaepernick playing in the NFL again. They also address rumors about the monetary settlement and teams that might be interested.

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National Signing Day 2019

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 08:54:49 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the 2019 National Signing Day that was held on February 6. They show love to the top, high school football recruits; highlight players to watch next season; and mention the winners among college football teams. Congratulations to this year's recruiting class! #KeepItSporty

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Teams to Watch in Men's College Basketball

Sun, 24 Feb 2019 03:46:28 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss men's college basketball games:

Duke vs University of North Carolina
Purdue vs Indiana University

They give an update on Zion Williamson. They also share what top 25 teams to watch during March Madness.

The Game Changer Rugby Match

Sun, 17 Feb 2019 22:24:31 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears chat with Shaunagh Brown, a professional rugby player with the Harlequins Ladies in the United Kingdom. She discusses her journey as an athlete and rugby player. She also shares details about The Game Changer hosted by the Harlequins Ladies. The annual celebration of the women's game takes place at The Stoop, Saturday, March 30, kick-off 14:00 (2:00 p.m.). Harlequins Ladies will face Gloucester Hartpury in an exciting rugby match. This year's theme, 'Heroes make History,' will showcase the Club's players who are also firefighters, soldiers, teachers, and others alike.

About

Shaunagh Brown is a rugby player for Harlequins Ladies and a full-time professional player with England. Shaunagh is also a firefighter with Kent Fire and Rescue, and a former commercial diver. Shaunagh is also a former Commonwealth Games athlete, having represented England.

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NFL Big Game and News

Sat, 09 Feb 2019 20:10:16 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share their thoughts about "The Big Game" between the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams. They mention some of the NFL Honors' winners. They also list the NFL Draft order.

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NFL Players Who Attended HBCUs

Sat, 02 Feb 2019 18:44:14 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears highlight National Football League (NFL) players who attended Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). They breakdown the number of current NFL players and the Hall of Famers from HBCUs. They also mention the top NFL positions of those from HBCUs; and the one HBCU player you can see in Super Bowl 53.

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Super Bowl 53 Predictions

Sat, 26 Jan 2019 07:15:35 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the NFC and AFC Championship games. They share their thoughts about the "no-call" in the Rams vs Saints game. They give their predictions for Super Bowl 53.

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WNBA Players Opt Out of CBA

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 03:36:43 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears give an update about the WNBA Players Association's decision to opt out of its collective bargaining agreement (CBA). They discuss the WNBA's search for a new president. They share their opinions about league's future.

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NFL Black Monday 2019

Sat, 12 Jan 2019 08:55:54 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss which NFL coaches were fired on Black Monday. They give their opinions about which ones were warranted. They also share some NFL news. #KeepItSporty

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Football Playoffs 2019

Sat, 05 Jan 2019 17:03:31 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the college football bowl games: the Cotton Bowl Classic, the Orange Bowl, the Rose Bowl and the Sugar Bowl. They share their pick for the College Football Playoff National Championship game. In addition, they give their opinions about the NFL Wild Card games, players and teams. They include some interesting NFL facts to add to your knowledge bank.

Key Dates

College Football Playoff National Championship, Monday, January 7, Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California

2019 Pro Bowl, Sunday, January 27, Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Florida

Super Bowl LIII, Sunday, February 3, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia

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Athletes Who Travel

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 17:43:08 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears chat about travel violations among NBA players, some tend to go unnoticed. Who are the biggest offenders?

Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast also celebrates its 2-year anniversary by discussing where they have travelled the past two years. The hosts list where they want to travel in 2019. Thank you for listening

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Your Cleatsheet for Sports

Sun, 23 Dec 2018 00:22:14 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears chat with Ebonee Pope about her company Enjenuity Media. She discusses its current project Cleatsheet, a sports education site dedicated to teaching football basics. She also shares her picks for the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship. #KeepItSporty

About Ebonee Pope

Ebonee Pope is a Chief Executive Officer of Enjenuity Media, a boutique media consulting and creative services agency that specializes in brand strategy and creative development, social media training and multimedia production. She also is the owner of Cleat Sheet, a sports education site dedicated to teaching the basics about sports. The Virginia native attended Spelman College and Clark Atlanta University.

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2018 Heisman Winner and College Football Playoffs

Sat, 15 Dec 2018 17:05:47 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears chat about the 2018 Heisman Trophy winner, Kyler Murray, and the other finalists. They discuss the college football playoffs and the upcoming bowl games. They also give their predictions for the 2018 College Football National Playoff Championship game.

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Christmas Gifts for Sports Fans

Sun, 09 Dec 2018 00:27:37 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share more than 10 Christmas gift ideas for sports fans. #KeepItSporty

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Women's and Men's College Basketball Update

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 05:05:48 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discusses men's and women's college basketball. They share rankings and teams to watch this season. #KeepItSporty

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College and Professional Football Update

Fri, 30 Nov 2018 06:34:17 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears chat about last week's games between LSU and Texas A&M, and Ohio State and Michigan. They also discuss the College Football Playoffs and share their top four picks. In the National Football League, they give their take on the current standings, teams to beat and teams to watch. In the Canadian Football League, they mention the Calgary Stampeders, Grey Cup Champions!

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NBA Trade Update

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 06:40:43 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the NBA Trade and rumors. They give their opinions about the Warriors Draymond Green and Kevin Durant drama. They share the NBA standings (Top 5) for the eastern and western conferences.

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Football Update

Sat, 10 Nov 2018 04:55:07 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss college football games: Alabama vs LSU,

Penn St. vs Michigan, West Virginia vs Texas, and North Carolina A&T vs Norfolk State. They share their college football predictions for week 11. They give an overview of NFL games: Saints vs Rams, Cowboys vs Titans, Patriots vs Packers, and Panthers vs Steelers. They also share their NFL predictions for week 10.

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Sports Roundup

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 04:47:45 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears give a sports roundup for women's basketball, baseball, gymnastics, professional football, women's tennis, college football, professional basketball, college basketball, and hockey. This includes a discussion about the National Football League trade – the winners and losers; Maryland firing Coach DJ Durkin for a second time; and folks hating on the Los Angeles Lakers. They also share their thoughts about the Cleveland Browns firing Head Coach Hue Jackson. #KeepItSporty

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Diversity and Inclusion in the NFL

Sat, 03 Nov 2018 16:07:56 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears chat with Jashell Mitchell who serves as the Manager, Diversity and Inclusion for the National Football League (NFL). She discusses programs that the NFL has created to promote diversity and inclusion. She shares advice for those interested in pursuing a career in the NFL. She also gives listeners insight on her career path.

About Jashell Mitchell

Antoinette "Jashell" Mitchell serves as the Manager, Diversity & Inclusion for the National Football League. She is responsible for HBCU Programming, Women's Programming, and College Relations. Prior to joining the NFL, Mitchell spent three seasons overseeing football operations at North Carolina Central University. In 2017, she was named assistant athletics director for internal operations and assistant senior woman administrator. Mitchell spent the previous three years at the University of Memphis, working two seasons as the executive assistant to the head football coach and as administrative assistant to the deputy athletics director. During her undergraduate career at Bethune-Cookman, Mitchell was a three-year letter winner in women's basketball and an administrative assistant for football and men's basketball. Currently, she is working on her Doctor of Education at East Tennessee State University in Global Sports Leadership. Mitchell is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and a Flint, Michigan native.

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Rookie Mistakes a Novel by D.S. Little

Sun, 28 Oct 2018 20:23:55 -0500

This special episode of Black Girls Talk Sports features an interview with D.S. Little, the author of Rookie Mistakes. Host Rekaya Gibson caught up with Little at Nona's Italian Kitchen (Virginia Beach) for her book cover reveal party. Her novel, Rookie Mistakes, will be published through Delphine Publications on November 28, 2018.

About D.S. Little

D.S. Little is a fiction writer who loves to combine her love of romance, sports, and urban culture in her stories. In 2016, she ran across the writing website Wattpad and there she began to share her work. Her stories have earned over 5 million reads. In 2018, her story "Getting Even" was awarded a "Heartbreaker Watty Award. The die-hard Chicago Bulls fan also is a contributing writer of www.sistabrutha.com and www.nutsandboltssports.com. She used to teach American Literature for Central Texas College and she is a veteran of U.S. Air Force.

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Sports Agent Chauntiel Smith

Sat, 20 Oct 2018 17:11:32 -0500

Host Rekaya Gibson chats with Chauntiel Smith, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Capture Sports Agency. She discusses what its like to own a sports agency; how to become a sports agent with the WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association), FIBA (Federal International Basketball Association) and the WKBL (Women's Korean Basketball League); and the challenges she faces as a female in the industry. In other news, BGTS announces the availability of its Android app in the Google Play store.

About Chauntiel Smith

Chauntiel Smith is the CEO and Founder of Capture Sports Agency. She is a certified sports agent for the WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association), FIBA (Federal International Basketball Association) and the WKBL (Women's Korean Basketball League). She graduated from Indiana Tech with a Bachelor's in Business Administration with a concentration in Sports Management. She ran track in college; and played basketball and ran track in high school. She was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

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BGTS Celebrates 100 Podcast Episodes

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 10:36:17 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears celebrate Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast's 100th episode. They share information about themselves, their podcasting experiences, and some of their favorite shows. They answer questions about athletes they like to interview and disclose their guilty sports pleasures. They also discuss plans for the future and give advice for those who want to learn more about sports. #KeepItSporty

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Why Change the NFL Overtime Rules

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 04:02:09 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share their thoughts about the National Football League (NFL) overtime rules for regular season. They give their reasons why it should be changed to avoid a tie score. They also offer some solutions. #KeepItSporty

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NCAA Football Update: 2018

Sat, 22 Sep 2018 16:00:00 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share their thoughts about the LSU vs Auburn game. They highlight college football teams who moved up and down the Associated Press Poll this week. They also mentioned teams who made their first appearance in the Top 25.

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NFL Football Update: 2018

Sat, 22 Sep 2018 05:29:20 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the first two weeks of the 2018 National Football League (NFL) season – the winners, the losers and the ties. They talk about Buffalo Bills Vontae Davis retiring during halftime. They also give their predictions for week three. #KeepItSporty

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2018 US Open: Women's Singles Finals

Sat, 15 Sep 2018 18:36:25 -0500

Host Angela Spears attended the US Open on September 6. She caught the Women's Singles between Madison Keys vs Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams vs Anastasija Sevastova. She gives her perspective on the matches and seeing them in person.

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WNBA Conference Finals: 2018

Sun, 09 Sep 2018 22:31:24 -0500

Host Rekaya Gibson chats with Candi Waller, the Chief Executive Officer of CWall Sports and Entertainment (CWSE), about the WNBA Conference Finals (Game 5) between Washington Mystics and the Atlanta Dream. They discuss the matchup between the Seattle Storm and the Mystics and give their predictions for the WNBA Finals. In addition, Ms. Waller shares information about CWSE.

About Candi Waller

Candi Waller also known as "CWall" is the Founder and CEO of CWall Sports & Entertainment. A native of Gorgeous Prince George's County, Maryland, Candi has been an authentic lover of all sports since her childhood. She was such a sports fan at an early age that she notes one of her favorite childhood shows as the legendary "George Michael Sports Machine". Candi is a very proud graduate of Hampton University, The George Washington University and most recently earned a Certificate in Sports Industry Essentials from the Columbia University School of Professional Studies. When she is not attending a game, she's spending time with her loved ones and doing the work of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

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2018 NFL Predictions

Mon, 03 Sep 2018 20:28:46 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears give their 2018 NFL predictions. They discuss which football teams will top the AFC and NFC divisions. They also share the latest news about players.

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2018-19 College Football Pre-Season

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 16:53:05 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears give their take on the top 10 teams in the College Football Preseason Coaches' Poll (as of August 16, 2018). They discuss players to watch in the 2018-19 college football season. They also mention that the Black College Football Hall of Fame released its list of Historically Black College & University (HBCU) players to watch this season. #KeepItSporty

Black College Football Hall of Fame Announces 2018 Black College Football Player of the Year Award Watch List

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What is Pickleball?

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 04:59:27 -0500

Host Rekaya Gibson talks with special guest Jim Belcher about pickleball, one of the fastest growing sports in the United States. He answers the question on everyone's mind: what is pickleball? He covers what equipment is needed; discusses how to play; and explains why it is called pickleball.

About Jim Belcher

Jim Belcher is a professional writer, editor, photographer. He has been playing pickleball for over three years. Currently, he is rated a 4.5 player (Out of a 5.0 scale). He has won local, statewide and regional tournaments. He teaches pickleball lessons (5-10 a week) and conduct pickleball clinics in Virginia and Florida. He is working with a committee to secure dedicated outdoor courts in Virginia Beach, bring higher level tournaments to the area and increase overall interest and awareness of the sport. (Side note: retired English teacher)

USA Pickleball Association, www.usapa.org

Pickleball Canada Organization, https://pickleballcanada.org

All India Pickleball Association, http://www.pickleball.in/

Pickleball Spain, http://www.pickleballspain.org/en/

Pickleball Finland, https://www.pickleballfinland.fi/

Pickleball France, http://www.pickleballfrance.org

Pickleball Belgium, https://www.pickleballbelgium.be/

Pickleball New Zealand, http://www.pickleball.org.nz/

Pickleball Europe, http://pickleballeurope.org/member-associations/

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Charitable Athletes

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 05:54:06 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share information about more than 10 charitable athletes and their foundations. They highlight the wondrous impact athletes are making worldwide. Listen, be inspired and give! #KeepItSporty.

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Sports Free Agency and Trades

Sat, 04 Aug 2018 04:47:09 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears chat with special guest Rickie Spears about the similarities and differences between free agency and trades and how they work in the NBA, NFL and MLB. He also discusses what athletes can do, if anything, to protect themselves.

About Rickie Spears

Rickie Spears is a professor at a prestigious university in Connecticut. He holds an MBA in sports management from Tiffin University. He lives on the east coast with his wife Angela. Connect with him on Twitter @Coach_Rickie.

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How to Become a Sport Agent

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 03:16:29 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears have a conversation about how to become a sport agent. They cover the requirements to become a certified agent for the NBA, WNBA and NFL as per their players associations. Also, they highlight female sports agents as well as some high profile male sports agents.

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2018 NBA Summer League

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 03:39:44 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears give a brief overview about the 2018 NBA Summer League; discuss the championship game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trailblazers; and lists Summer League players to watch in the 2019 NBA season. They also share an NBA trade update on San Antonio Kawhi Leonard. In other news, they mention some of their favorite 2018 ESPYS Award winners.

2018 ESPYS Award Winners

Source: USA Today

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WNBA Update: July 12, 2018

Sat, 14 Jul 2018 20:22:00 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears give an update on the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) season. They discuss the current WNBA standings; players who are making history; and players WNBA fans should watch. They also share their opinions about the WNBA pay gap. Finally, they encourage listeners to watch the WNBA All-Star Game scheduled for July 28, at 3:30 pm (ET), on ABC.

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NBA Free Agency

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 03:43:54 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share their thoughts about LeBron James signing with the Los Angeles Lakers. They discuss whether the Lakers can beat the Warriors and make it to the NBA Finals. They also give their opinions about Rajon Rondo, Lance Stephenson and JaVale McGee playing for the Lakers; Chris Paul making more money than LeBron James; and DeMarcus Cousins signing a deal with Golden State Warriors.

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2018 FIFA World Cup Overview

Sun, 01 Jul 2018 00:14:22 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss basic information about the FIFA World Cup. They give an update on the 2018 FIFA World Cup and mention football players to watch. They also share some World Cup facts. They conclude with a few details about the 2022 World Cup and the 2026 World Cup.

World Cup Facts

Source: https://www.roadtrips.com/blog/world-cup-facts/

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Why You Should Watch Canadian Football League

Thu, 21 Jun 2018 14:00:00 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears give about 13 reasons to watch the Canadian Football League (CFL). The CFL season starts June 14, 2018. Listen to podcast episode 26 to get an overview about the league, see link below. Don't forget to subscribe!

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2018 NBA Finals: Wrap-up

Sat, 16 Jun 2018 19:37:21 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears chat with special guest Ashanti Barnes about the NBA Finals. They discuss the NBA Champions Golden State Warriors sweep over the Cleveland Cavaliers. They also give their thoughts about whether the Warriors are a dynasty team; if Steph Curry should've won the NBA Finals MVP award; and where will Lebron James play next year.

Key Dates

2018 NBA Draft on June 21, in NYC
2018 NBA Awards on June 25, in Los Angeles
2018 NBA Summer League starts on July 6, in Las Vegas
2018 WNBA All-Star Game on July 28, in Minneapolis

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Black Girls Do Derby

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 06:51:38 -0500

Host Angela Spears attended the 2018 Kentucky Derby at Church Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. She spoke with friends about the festivities, the mint juleps and the main event. Listen to their views about the Derby.

The 144th Kentucky Derby Results

1st Place – Justify

2nd Place – Good Magic

3rd Place – Audible

https://www.kentuckyderby.com/

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NFL National Anthem Policy: 4 Perspectives

Sat, 02 Jun 2018 19:01:56 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears list the six key components of the NFL National Anthem Policy. They also share their thoughts about the policy from four perspectives: business, players, fans, and black women. In other news, they announce that Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast won an award for Listeners' Choice, Best Online Talk Show in Sports from Mixcloud. Keep it sporty!

Sources:

"Roger Goodell's statement on national anthem policy." NFL. May 23, 2018. Web. May 31, 2018.

"NFL committing $90 million to social justice causes." USA Today. December 1, 2017. Web. May 31, 2018.

Glauber, Bob. "Report: Jerry Jones says President Donald Trump affected NFL's national anthem policy." Newsday. May 30, 2018. Web. May 31, 2018.

2018 NBA Playoffs: Part IV

Sat, 26 May 2018 17:23:27 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the NBA Finals. They share their thoughts about the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics series and the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors series. They also hype up the WNBA season which started on May 18. They highlight what to except this season and mention the WNBA "Take a Seat, Take a Stand" initiative.

WNBA "Take a Seat, Take a Stand"

http://www.wnba.com/news/faq-take-a-seat-take-a-stand/

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Diversity in Mountain Biking and Road Cycling

Sun, 20 May 2018 19:17:06 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears chat with special guest Donna Iannicelli about mountain biking and road cycling. Iannicelli discusses the difference between the two and the type of training needed to compete. She also shares her thoughts about diversity in the cycling industry and the barriers to entry for African American women. In other news, Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast was nominated for two Mixcloud Online Radio Awards, vote now at: http://www.mora.fm/nominee/black-girls-talk-sports.

Donna Iannicelli Biography

Donna "Serpent X" Iannicelli is a self-proclaimed "adrenaline junkie." She strives to bring awareness about the barriers that African Americans women face breaking into the cycling industry as a competitive athlete. She has also developed a marketing strategy for her Serpent X brand to appeal to the hip-hop community and minorities interested in extreme sports. Innicelli is a native of Newark, New Jersey.

Announcement

Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast was nominated for two Mixcloud Online Radio Awards:

Best Online Talk Show, Sports

Best Online Talk Show, Rising Star

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2018 NBA Playoffs: Part III

Sat, 12 May 2018 21:17:24 -0500

Host Rekaya Gibson chats with special guest Tara Bowen-Biggs, co-host of Blazer's Edge Podcast and the Women's Hoops And Talks (W.H.A.T.) Podcast. We discuss the NBA Semifinals and give our picks for the NBA Finals. Ms. Bowen-Biggs also shares her thoughts about what happened to the Portland Trailblazers during the Playoffs.

Tara Bowen-Biggs Biography

Tara Bowen-Biggs is a writer and co-host of the Blazer's Edge weekly podcast on blazersedge.com. She also co-hosts the Women's Hoops And Talks (W.H.A.T.) Podcast which she started to elevate the voice of women in basketball. Both podcasts can be found in the Blazersedge podcast feed on iTunes. Tara is relentlessly optimistic, loves underdogs and butterflies and the Portland Trail Blazers. She can be found on Twitter and Instagram @tcbbiggs.

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Greatest NBA Players of All Time

Wed, 09 May 2018 03:56:02 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss their five greatest NBA players (retired) of all time. They give their thoughts about what made them great. Did your favorite make the list?

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Empowering Women Through Golf

Sat, 05 May 2018 23:49:22 -0500

Host Rekaya Gibson chats with Helyne Joseph, Founder/CEO of Empowerment Through Golf, an organization dedicated to uplifting communities through golf, math & science, and service initiatives. Ms. Joseph discusses her organization and upcoming event, the Caribbean Hurricane Relief Scramble Golf Tournament, to benefit Antigua & Barbuda Red Cross and the victims of Hurricane Irma.

Empowerment Through Golf

Website - www.empowermentthroughgolf.org

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WeAreETG/

Caribbean Hurricane Relief Scramble Golf Tournament

Tuesday, June 5, 2018

Riverwalk Golf Club

1150 Fashion Valley Rd

San Diego, California

Registration – https://bit.ly/2HQmDpo

Helyne Joseph Biography

Born in Antigua, Helyne Joseph spent her formative years in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. Upon graduation as Materials Science Engineer, she moved to California, San Diego and is currently working within the Biotech industry. The Caribbean native founded Empowerment Through Golf that provides exposure to women of diverse backgrounds to life-elevating opportunities in the fields of STEAM and golf. Having reached professional status in 2016 with Symetra Tour – known as the Road to the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) – Helyne utilizes golf as platform to raise awareness on Human Rights issues.

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Greatest NFL Draft Picks of All Time

Thu, 03 May 2018 05:42:03 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss their greatest NFL Draft picks of all time. One includes George Taliaferro, the first African American drafted by the National Football League. Listen to find out the rest. Keep it sporty!

2018 NBA Playoffs: Part II

Sun, 22 Apr 2018 23:02:49 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears give an update on the NBA Playoffs. They share their thoughts about each series and who will come out victorious. In other NBA news, they mention the NBA Awards Fan Vote; and Becky Hammon, the Spurs Assistant Coach, becoming NBA's first female head coach.

Western Conference Results

Houston Rockets (2-1) and Minnesota Timberwolves
- Game 1: Rockets 104 vs Timberwolves 101
- Game 2: Rockets 102 vs Timberwolves 82
- Game 3: Rockets 105 vs Timberwolves 121
Oklahoma City Thunder and Utah Jazz (2-1)
- Game 1: Thunder 116 vs Jazz 108
- Game 2: Thunder 105 vs Jazz 102
- Game 3: Thunder 102 vs Jazz 115
Portland Blazers and New Orleans Pelicans (4-0)
- Game 1: Blazers 95 vs Pelicans 95
- Game 2: Blazers 102 vs Pelicans 111
- Game 3: Blazers 102 vs Pelicans 119
- Game 4: Blazers 123 vs Pelicans 131
Golden State Warriors (3-0) and San Antonio Spurs
- Game 1: Warriors 113 vs Spurs 92
- Game 2: Warriors 116 vs Spurs 101
- Game 3: Warriors 110 vs Spurs 97

Eastern Conference Results

Toronto Raptors (2-1) and Wizards
- Game 1: Raptors 114 vs Wizards 106
- Game 3: Raptors 130 vs Wizards 119
- Game 3: Raptors 103 vs Wizards 122
Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers (2-1)
- Game 1: Cavaliers 80 vs Pacers 98
- Game 2: Cavaliers 100 vs Pacers 97
- Game 3: Cavaliers 90 vs Pacers 92
Philadelphia 76ers (3-1) and Miami Heat
- Game 1: 76ers 130 vs Heat 103
- Game 2: 76ers 103 vs Heat 113
- Game 3: 76ers 128 vs Heat 108
- Game 4: 76ers 106 vs Heat 102
Boston Celtics (2-1) and Milwaukee Bucks
- Game 1: Celtics 113 vs Bucks 107
- Game 2: Celtics 120 vs Bucks 106
- Game 3: Celtics 92 vs Bucks 116

In other NBA news

2018 NBA Awards, June 25, 2018, Los Angeles, California
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2018 NBA Playoffs

Sat, 14 Apr 2018 13:30:46 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears list the 16 teams that made it to the NBA Playoffs. They share the matchups for the first-round; give their thoughts about each team; and make their predictions. In other NBA news, they recognize Andre Ingram for making his debut with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Western Conference

(1) Rockets vs (8) Timberwolves
(4) Thunder vs (5) Jazz
(3) Blazers vs (6) Pelicans
2 Warriors vs 7 Spurs

Eastern Conference

(1) Toronto Raptors vs (8) Washington Wizards
(4) Cavaliers vs (5) Pacers
(3) 76ers vs. (6) Heat
(2) Celtics vs. (7) Bucks

Key Dates for 2018 NBA Season

NBA Playoffs Start: April 14 – May 28, 2018

NBA Finals Start: May 31, 2018 – Jun 17, 2018

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March Madness 2018: College Basketball Tournament & Championships

Sat, 07 Apr 2018 21:41:34 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the men's and women's NCAA Basketball Tournament and Championship games. They also share their tournament bracket results. Which one predicted Villanova would win?

Men's NCAA Tournament Final Four Results

Loyola 57 and Michigan 69
Villanova 95 and Kansas 79

Men's NCAA Tournament Championship Results

Villanova 79 and Michigan 62

Women's NCAA Tournament Final Four Results

Louisville 63 and Mississippi State 73
Notre Dame 91 and University of Connecticut 89 O/T

Women's NCAA Tournament Championship:

Notre Dame 61 and Mississippi State 58

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March Madness 2018: Road to the Women's NCAA Final Four – Part II

Sat, 31 Mar 2018 22:20:22 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the Women's Final Four: Louisville, Mississippi State, Notre Dame and University of Connecticut. They share their picks for the championship game and the national champion. Keep it sporty!

Schedule

NCAA Women's Final Four, March 30, 2018, Columbus, Ohio

NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament Championship, April 1, 2018, Columbus, Ohio

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March Madness 2018: Road to the Men's NCAA Final Four – Part II

Sun, 25 Mar 2018 13:54:52 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss which men's college basketball team busted their NCAA Tournament Bracket. They share their thoughts about the Elite 8: Loyola vs Kansas St., Florida vs Michigan, Villanova vs Texas Tech, and Duke vs Kansas. They also give their predictions for the Final Four and the National Champion.

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Gladiator Combine: Sports Recruiting Program for Athletes

Thu, 22 Mar 2018 04:15:33 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears chat with special guest Nalinya Davis, Founder/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Gladiator Combine - a global, profile-based, online scouting platform for athletes to self-promote internationally. She discusses what inspired her to create the site; how it works; the benefits for using the site; and much more. Listen now!

Brief Biography

Nalinya Davis, Founder/CEO, created Gladiator Combine in 2015. She is a labor relations and entertainment contracts professional with nearly 15 years' experience in business and legal affairs, contract drafting/negotiation, collective bargaining agreements and other specialties. She received her Juris Doctorate from Loyola University School of Law in New Orleans. While attending Southern University and A&M College, she played Division I Volleyball.

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Kids Basketball Day Camp with Elizabeth Williams, Atlanta Dream

Sun, 18 Mar 2018 02:05:24 -0500

Host Rekaya Gibson chats with special guest Elizabeth Williams, an Atlanta Dream player of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She discusses details about her upcoming basketball day camp on March 24, and what inspired her to conduct the camp at her high school alma mater. She also shares tips for playing basketball professionally; what she plans to do differently this season; what's it like playing overseas; and why you should be watching the WNBA. Williams also gives her picks for the men's and women's 2018 NCAA basketball championship.

Kids Basketball Day Camp

Hosted by Elizabeth Williams, Atlanta Dream

Saturday, March 24, 2018

9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Princess Anne High School

4400 Virginia Beach Blvd

Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Boys & Girls Ages: 8 - 17

Cost: $40 (includes lunch)

To register, contact: Elizabeth Williams at elizabethowilliams1@gmail.com

Biography

Elizabeth Williams plays in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) for the Atlanta Dream. Last season she was named a WNBA All-Star as she ranked 10th in rebounds, tied for 2nd in blocks, and had five-double doubles. She graduated from Duke University in 2015 where she set multiple records. This included becoming the first ACC player to ever reach 1,900 points, 1000 rebounds, and 400 blocks and the 2015 National Defensive Player of the Year. She had her jersey retired at Duke on December 28th, 2016. Ms. Williams graduated from Princess Anne High School in 2011, where she won two state championships with the girls' basketball team.

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March Madness: Road to the Women's NCAA Final Four

Fri, 09 Mar 2018 04:35:52 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share their thoughts about the Associated Press (AP) Top 25 and discuss teams to watch in the women's college basketball tournament. Keep it sporty!

AP Top 25 Rankings (March 5, 2018)

Source: NCAA

UConn
Baylor
Louisville
Mississippi State
Notre Dame
Oregon
South Carolina
Texas
UCLA
Ohio State

NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament

March 23, 2018 – April 1, 2018

Final Four: March 30 & April 1

Columbus, Ohio

NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship bracket announcement

March 12 on ESPN at 7 p.m. (EST)

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March Madness 2018: Road to the Men's NCAA Final Four

Sat, 03 Mar 2018 04:20:08 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share their thoughts about teams in the Associated Press (AP) Top 25 Poll; highlight teams to watch in the upcoming tournament; and discuss the FBI's investigation into the Arizona basketball program. In other news, they praise Drexel Dragons for rallying from a 34-point deficit to beat Delaware; and they announce their latest Patreon patron, What About Your Friends Podcast.

AP Poll: Men's College Basketball – Week 17, February 26, 2018

1 Virginia Cavaliers

2 Michigan State

3 Xavier (OH)

4 Villanova

5 Duke

6 Kansas

7 Gonzaga

8 Purdue

9 North Carolina

10 Cincinnati

Sources: ABC News, ESPN,

CBS Sports

NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Selection

Sunday, March 11, 2018 at 6 p.m. ET. on TBS

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Winter Olympics 2018: Final Day

Wed, 28 Feb 2018 06:12:20 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears give the final medal count; highlight some of the winners; explain Curling and Big Air; and share their thoughts about the closing ceremony and the Winter Olympics overall. Keep it sporty!

Final Medal Count

Source: Time.com

Country Gold Silver Bronze Total

Norway 14 14 11 39

Germany 14 10 7 31

Canada 11 8 10 29

USA 9 8 6 23

Netherlands 8 6 6 20

Future Olympics

Summer Olympics 2020 Tokyo, Japan
Winter Olympics 2022 Beijing, China

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2018 NBA Trade and Rumors

Sun, 25 Feb 2018 18:37:08 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears chat with sport enthusiast Ashanti Barnes about the Cleveland Cavaliers cleaning house; Los Angeles Clippers Blake Griffin finding out about his trade on Twitter; and rumors about New Orleans Pelicans Antony Davis heading to the Golden State Warriors. In other news, the ladies share their thoughts about this year's NBA All-Star Game. Keep it sporty!

Ashanti Barnes Biography

Evangelist Ashanti Barnes is a carrier of the gospel, a life strategist, an educator and an empowerment speaker. She is a servant leader who operates with a Spirit of Excellence in all her endeavors. She is living an abundant life with purpose – on purpose. She is committed to improving the lives of others through ministry and education, two passions that serve as major platforms for this creative and compassionate soul. Follow her on Twitter @Ashanti__Barnes.

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Winter Olympics 2018: Day 13 Updates

Sat, 24 Feb 2018 20:12:55 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share the latest medal count; highlight the winners; and share insight on ice dancing. In other news, they announce a funding opportunity for female athletes. Keep it sporty!

Winter Olympics Medal Count

February 22, 2018, 7:55 am (EST), Source: New Jersey Advance Media

Country G S B Total

Norway 13 12 10 35

Germany 13 7 5 25

Canada 9 7 8 24

U.S. 8 7 6 21

Netherlands 7 6 4 17

Announcement

Women's Sports Foundation Travel & Training Fund (Deadline: March 23rd) - Financial support for female athletes who have a financial need. Funds help pay for coaching, travel and equipment.

https://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/programs/travel-training/how-to-apply/

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Winter Olympics 2018: Day 4 Updates

Fri, 16 Feb 2018 09:24:54 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the opening ceremony; give the Day 4 medal count; highlight the medal winners; define the halfpipe, luge, curling and the skeleton; and list black athletes competing in this year's Olympics.

PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games, February 9-25, 2018

Day 4 – Medal Count as of 2/13/18 at 10:13 am (EST)

Country Gold Silver Bronze Total

Germany 5 2 2 9

Netherlands 4 4 2 10

Norway 3 5 3 11

Canada 3 4 3 10

USA 3 1 2 6

Medal Winners
- Red Gerard – Men's Slopestyle Snowboarding (Gold)
- Jamie Anderson – Women's Slopestyle Snowboarding (Gold)
- Chloe Kim – Women's Snowboarding Halfpipe (Gold)
- Chris Mazdzer – Luge (Silver) –
- USA Team Figure Skating (Bronze)
- Arielle Gold – Women's Snowboarding Halfpipe (Bronze)

Black American Athletes Competing at Winter Olympics

Source: The Undefeated

Bobsled

Hakeem Abdul-Saboor

Aja Evans

Lauren Gibbs

Chris Kinney

Elana Meyers Taylor

Briauna Jones

Hockey

Jordan Greenway

Speedskating

Shani Davis

Erin Jackson

Maame Biney

Kimani Griffin

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Post-Super Bowl 52 Discussion

Tue, 06 Feb 2018 04:46:12 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share their thoughts about the Eagles vs Patriots game and the Pepsi Halftime Show.

Super Bowl 52, February 4, 2018, U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN

Results: Philadelphia Eagles (41) vs New England Patriots (33)

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Super Bowl 52 Picks, Polls and Party

Thu, 01 Feb 2018 04:18:10 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share their Super Bowl picks and what would it take to win. They also reveal the results of two informal Super Bowl polls.

Informal Polls – Who is going to win Super Bowl 52?

Black Girls Talk Sports Facebook Group
- Philadelphia Eagles 7 votes
- New England Patriots 1 vote
1-Day Twitter
- Philadelphia Eagles 43%
- New England Patriots 57% (7 votes)

Black Girls Talk Sports Super Bowl Party

Super Bowl Twitter Party, February 4, 6:30 pm – until

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Super Bowl 52

Sunday, February 4, 2018

Kickoff: 6:30 p.m. (EST)

U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN

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Men's College Basketball Updates

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 06:28:05 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears give an overview of the NCAA men's basketball season. They also share some NBA trade rumors.

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Outstanding College Women's Basketball Coaches

Sun, 28 Jan 2018 00:14:41 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears pay tribute to female college basketball coaches. In other news, they recognize Grambling State's Shakyla Hill for her quadruple-double. They also share the NCAA Women's Basketball Rankings (week 10).

Outstanding College Women's Basketball Coaches

Pat Summitt, University of Tennessee Lady Volunteers
Vivian Stringer, Rutgers University
Tara VanDerveer, Stanford University
Dawn Staley, University of South Carolina
Sylvia Hatchell, University of North Carolina
Coquese Washington, Penn St. University

Associated Press Poll, Week 10 (Source: ESPN)

1 Connecticut

2 Notre Dame

3 Louisville

4 Mississippi State

5 Baylor

6 Tennessee

7 Texas

8 Oregon

9 South Carolina

10 Ohio State

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Best Super Bowl Games of All Time

Sat, 20 Jan 2018 10:47:42 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the best super bowl games of all time and their favorite halftime performances. They also reveal their teams going to Super Bowl LII.

Best Super Bowl Games of All Time (In no order)

Super Bowl XIII (1979) - Pittsburgh Steelers 35, Dallas Cowboys 31
Super Bowl XXXII (1998) - Denver Broncos 31, Green Bay Packers 24
Super Bowl XXXVIII (2004) - New England Patriots 32, Carolina Panthers 29
Super Bowl XLVII (2013) - Baltimore Ravens 34, San Francisco 31
Super Bowl XLVI (2012) - New York Giants 21, New England Patriots 17
Super Bowl XLI (2007) - Indianapolis Colts 29, Chicago Bears 17

Best Super Bowl Halftime Shows (Questionable Order)

Super Bowl XLI (2007): Prince
Super Bowl XXVII (1993): Michael Jackson
Super Bowl XLVIII (2014): Bruno Mars, Red Hot Chili Peppers
Super Bowl XLIX (2015): Katy Perry, Lenny Kravitz and Missy Elliott

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College Football National Championship Game and the NFL Playoffs

Sat, 13 Jan 2018 21:03:52 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share their opinions about the College Football National Championship Game between Alabama (26) and Georgia (23). They also discuss results of the NFL Wildcard Games and give their NFL Divisional Round game picks.

NFL Wildcard Games Results

Titans (22) vs Chiefs (21)
Falcons (26) vs Rams (13)
Jaguars (10) vs Bills (3)
Panthers (26) vs Saints (31)

Shout Out!

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Road to NCAA Football Playoffs National Championship

Sat, 06 Jan 2018 21:19:52 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears chat with special guest Rickie Spears about the Rose Bowl and the Sugar Bowl results; give their predictions for the National Championship game; and discuss college players to watch in the upcoming NFL Combine and Draft.

Playoff Results

Rose Bowl (Pasadena, CA): Georgia (54) vs Oklahoma (48) double overtime

Sugar Bowl (New Orleans, LA): Alabama (24) vs Clemson (6)

National Championship Game (Atlanta, GA), January 8, 2018: Georgia vs Alabama

Rickie Spears Biography

Rickie Spears works at a Division 1 school in Indiana. He holds a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Sports Management from Tiffin University. In the fall, he heads to Connecticut to teach at a prestigious university. He is married to Angela.

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Athletes Who Wine

Sun, 31 Dec 2017 11:23:09 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears celebrate the podcast's 1-year anniversary by discussing wines by athletes, 2017 podcast statistics, their favorite shows, and what to expect in 2018.

List of Athletes Who Wine

Charles Woodson, Charles Woodson Wines - www.charleswoodsonwines.com

Retired football player

John Salley, The Vegan Vine – www.theveganvine.com

Retired professional basketball player

DeWayne Wade, Wade Cellars – www.dwadecellars.com

Cleveland Cavaliers Basketball Player

Cristie Kerr, Kerr Cellars – www.kerrcellars.com

Professional Golfer

Yao Ming, Yao Family Wines - www.yaofamilywines.com

Retired Chinese professional basketball player

Dan Marino, Passing the Time - www.passingtime.com

Retired football player

Mike Ditka, Mike Ditka Wines - www.uncorked.com/shop-wines/brand/mike-ditka-wines.html

Retired football player

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NFL Games and Playoff Picture

Sat, 23 Dec 2017 16:06:30 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share their thoughts about the Patriots vs Steelers and the Cowboys vs Raiders games; the NFL playoff picture; and football games to watch this week.

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Road to NCAA Football Playoffs: Part III

Sat, 16 Dec 2017 15:43:22 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears chat with Rickie Spears about the college football conference winners and teams selected for the playoffs: Alabama, Clemson, Georgia and Oklahoma. They give their predictions for the playoffs and other bowl games to watch. In addition, they share their thoughts on the 2017 Heisman Trophy Winner Baker Mayfield from Oklahoma. The other Heisman Trophy finalists were Louisville Quarterback Lamar Jackson and Stanford Running Back Bryce Love.

College Playoff Games – January 1, 2018

Rose Bowl (Pasadena, CA): Oklahoma vs Georgia

Sugar Bowl (New Orleans, LA): Clemson vs Alabama

National Championship Game (Atlanta, GA) – January 8, 2018

Rose Bowl Winner vs. Sugar Bowl Winner

Rickie Spears Biography

Rickie Spears works at a Division 1 school where he helps student athletes succeed on the field and in the classroom. He holds a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Sports Management from Tiffin University. In the fall, he heads to Connecticut to teach at a prestigious university. He is married to Angela Spears.

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NBA Updates

Fri, 15 Dec 2017 09:26:07 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss news and records of several National Basketball Association (NBA) teams: Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, Indiana Pacers

Houston Rockets, Golden State Warriors, and Los Angeles Lakers. Also, they share the NCAA Women's Basketball Rankings (Associated Press Poll) and the Men's Basketball Rankings. They encourage listeners to support college women's basketball.

Source:

www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/rankings

www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/rankings

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NFL Updates

Mon, 11 Dec 2017 00:10:41 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the National Football League (NFL) Monday Night Football game: Steelers (23) vs Bengals (21); week 14 standings; the playoff picture; and games to watch this week. In college football news, they announce the 2017 Heisman Trophy Finalists: Louisville Quarterback Lamar Jackson, Stanford Running Back Bryce Love and Oklahoma Quarterback Baker Mayfield.

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Road to NCAA Football Playoffs: Part II

Sat, 02 Dec 2017 03:04:50 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears chat with special guest Rickie Spears about the Miami vs Pittsburgh, Notre Dame vs Stanford, and Alabama vs Auburn games. In addition, they share what games to watch this week; predictions on who is going to the playoffs; and who will win the national championship.

Playoff Games
- Rose Bowl, January 1, 2018, in Pasadena, California
- Sugar Bowl, January 1, 2018, in New Orleans, Louisiana
- National Championship, January 8, 2018, in Atlanta, Georgia

Rickie Spears Biography

Rickie Spears is a former athlete who works at a Division 1 school where he supports athletic programs and develops student success. He has a Master's in Business Administration with a concentration in Sports Management from Tiffin University. Rickie is married to Angela.

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10 Basic Football Routes

Tue, 28 Nov 2017 02:24:24 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share 10 Basic Football Routes for educational purposes. Click here to download the PDF.

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Official Launch 2SportAthlete by Brandon Freeman

Mon, 20 Nov 2017 02:16:04 -0500

Host Rekaya Gibson chats with 11-year-old Brandon Freeman about the launch of his 2SportAthlete clothing brand. A 2SportAthlete is an athlete who plays two sports; has a passion for the game; and excels academically. Learn more here: www.2sportathlete.com

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Road to NCAA Football Playoffs: Part I

Sun, 12 Nov 2017 09:41:12 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears chat with Rickie Spears, MBA, about the college football playoffs process; which bowl games host the playoff semi-finals; how the final four teams are selected; and key games to watch.

Rickie Spears Biography

Rickie Spears is an Athletic Advisor Graduate Assistant at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, a Division 1 school, where he supports and works with student athletes. He has a MBA in Sports Management from Tiffin University. He is also Angela's husband.

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College Football Update: Penn St. vs Ohio St.

Mon, 06 Nov 2017 05:28:41 -0500

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College Football

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the October 28, 2017, Penn St. (38) vs Ohio St. (39) game; list the Associated Press Top 25 teams; and share their games to watch this week.

Major League Baseball

Houston Astros win World Series

College Basketball

South Carolina women's basketball team received their national championship rings
NCAA basketball season begins November 10.

Announcement

On November 18 – 3rd Annual NFL vs NBA Celebrity Basketball 'Game for Giving' Community Food Drive, 3-6 pm., Columbia High School, Decatur, Georgia, hosted by Battle of the Trenches and Savvy Affairs. More details on EventBrite.com.

Understanding the Heisman Trophy Process

Sat, 28 Oct 2017 16:28:29 -0500

Special Guest: Rickie Spears discusses the Heisman Trophy process which includes, but not limited to, how candidates are evaluated; what voters consider; and how athletes increase their chances on winning. He gives dates on when the candidates are officially identified and when the winner is selected. Rickie also shares his thoughts on teams and players to watch this season.

Heisman Trophy finalists announced: Monday, December 4, 2017

The 2017 Heisman Announcement

Saturday, December 9, 2017 | 8 p.m. (ESPN)

PlayStation Theater, New York, New York

Rickie Spears's Biography

Rickie Spears has career experience in sales and marketing, community development, college admissions, and athletics. He has a Bachelors in Business Administration and Leadership, and a MBA in Sports Management from Tiffin University. He has held various leadership positions in the world of academics and athletics including Director of Admissions and Manager of Operations. He is currently an Athletic Advisor Graduate Assistant at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, a Division 1 school, where he supports the success of athletic programs and services, advises and develops academic plans for student athletes, and develops relationships to support student success. He's also Angela's husband.

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2017-18 NBA Season Openers - Episode 43

Mon, 23 Oct 2017 03:27:09 -0500

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discusses the Cleveland Cavaliers (102) vs Boston Celtics (99) game and the Houston Rockets (122) vs. Golden State Warriors (121) game. Angela shared her thoughts on the impact Gordon Hayward's injury will have on the Boston Celtics. In Women's National Basketball Association news, they talked about the San Antonio Stars moving to Las Vegas, Nevada. Rekaya gave her predictions about who is going to the World Series.

Should College Athletes Be Paid?

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 08:37:52 -0500

College Basketball

Rekaya and Angela answers the question: Should College Athletes be Paid. They discuss the federal corruption case against six college basketball coaches. They also share their opinion about Rick Pitino, University of Louisville Basketball Coach, and Tom Jurich, the Athletic Director, being placed on administrative leave.

Host: Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears

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College Football & NFL Updates

Sat, 07 Oct 2017 22:02:16 -0500

Hosts: Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears

Fun fact: In 1910, Bob Zuppke created the Flea Flicker - a football play where the quarterback hands off the ball to the running back, who then throws a backwards pass back to the quarterback, followed by the quarterback making a forward pass to a receiver.

NCAA Football

Rekaya and Angela discusses the Mississippi St. (3) vs. Georgia (31) game.
Games to watch: Louisiana State University vs Florida; and Michigan vs Michigan State

NFL

Rekaya and Angela discuses several games.
- Chicago (23) vs Pittsburgh (17)
- Los Angeles Rams (35) vs Dallas Cowboys (30)
- Raiders (10) vs Broncos (16)
- Panthers (33) vs Patriots (30)
- Colts (18) vs Seahawks (46)

NBA Update

WNBA
- Congratulations Minnesota Lynx WNBA Champions – beat Los Angeles Sparks 85-76
NBA
- Chicago Dwayne Wade traded to Cleveland Cavaliers
- Season starts October 17 – Opening Games:
  - Boston vs Cleveland (H) at 8 pm (TNT)
  - Houston vs Golden St. (H) at 10:30 pm (TNT)

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All Women Fantasy Football Leagues

Sun, 01 Oct 2017 21:07:59 -0500

Special Guest: Sharif Ned

Sharifa Ned teaches us how to play Fantasy Football and shares why she started the all women Fantasy Football leagues for neophytes and experienced fans. She gives insight on joining the leagues, picking players and how to win. She also discusses why she is boycotting the National Football League.

Host: Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears

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Biography

Sharifa Ned is the co-host of Sweet Tea and Sunshine Podcast. A show that focuses on the working mother, educator and entrepreneur. She is an Environmental Education specialist who teaches, writes curriculum, and founder of The Unwalled Lifestyle a field trip concierge company. She also is a major fan of sports having played Division 1 volleyball. She lives a #BallisLife lifestyle as her husband (also a Division 1 athlete) is a college basketball referee. She spends her free time managing multiple all woman fantasy football leagues and has tons to share about NFL gaming.

Connect with Sharifa:

Facebook: Sharifa Ned

Facebook: Sweet Tea & Sunshine

iTunes: Sweet Tea & Sunshine Podcast

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Football: Louisville vs Clemson and Patriots vs Saints

Sat, 23 Sep 2017 15:58:48 -0500

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Hosts: Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears

College Football

Louisville (21) vs. Clemson (47)
Game to watch: 8 Michigan vs. Purdue
Game to watch: 17 Mississippi St. vs. 11 Georgia

NFL

Fun Fact: The yellow 1st & Ten lines shown on NFL games was awarded two Emmys for technical achievement. Source: Huffington Post
Patriots (36) vs Saints (20)
Predictions from last week:
Game to watch: Colts vs. Browns

Sports News

WNBA rematch: Sparks vs. Mystics - Game 1: September 24, 3:30 pm (EST) on ABC
NBA regular season starts October 17, 2017
Jemele Hill and Michael Smith holding it down on ESPN

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NFL Update: Week 1

Mon, 18 Sep 2017 03:56:36 -0500

Host: Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears

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National Football League (NFL)

NFL Kicked off September 7
Kansas City Chiefs (42) vs New England Patriots (27)
Pittsburgh (21) vs Cleveland (18)
Jacksonville (29) vs Houston (7)
Los Angeles Rams (46) vs Indianapolis (9)
Rekaya's NFL Predictions Week 2
Angela's NFL Predictions Week 2
NFL Rankings

Green Bay
Chiefs
Patriots
Raiders
Falcons
Browns
Colts

To see complete list, source: NFL

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Sports News

Sloane Stephens, US Open Tennis Women Champion
Cleveland Indians won 21 straight games

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College Football Weeks 1 & 2

Sat, 16 Sep 2017 23:11:53 -0500

Hosts: Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears

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College Football

Angela and Rekaya discuss college football, weeks one and two.
- Alabama (24) vs Florida St. (7)
- Michigan (33) vs Florida (17)
- Oklahoma (31) vs Ohio St. (16)
- Tennessee (42) vs Georgia Tech (41) in two overtimes
- Louisville (47) vs North Carolina (35)
Texas Christian University (28) vs Arkansas (7)
- Early-Season Heisman Rankings according to ESPN Poll:

Oklahoma Quarterback Baker Mayfield
Louisville Quarterback Lamar Jackson
UCLA Quarterback Josh Rosen

The poll got it wrong: Lamar Jackson should be ranked #1

Sports News

Quarterback Holly Neher, 16-year-old from Florida, threw a 42-yard touchdown pass in first varsity game. First female from her school and possibly the state to do so.
WNBA Plays started September 6.
Houston Rockies sold to Tillman Fertitta for $2.2 Billion according to NBA reports
USA Basketball beat Argentina to win gold at FIBA AmeriCup 2017
Tennis player-extraordinaire Serena Williams gave birth to a baby girl.

Announcement

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Yoga for Athletes: Dr. Beth Brombosz

Sun, 10 Sep 2017 01:42:48 -0500

Hosts: Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears

Special Guest: Dr. Beth Brombosz

In this episode, Dr. Brombosz discusses health benefits of yoga; her experience teaching yoga to athletes; advice for athletes considering yoga for physical conditioning; and tips for pursuing a career in yoga.

Biography

Dr. Beth Brombosz is an author, yoga teacher, running coach, and the content creator at Sublimely Fit. She's passionate about teaching runners and other athletes how yoga can help them get stronger both physically and mentally, and help reduce their injury risk at the same time. Her book, Yoga for Runners, is available on Amazon (paperback and ebook). She aims to show athletes and inflexible people everywhere that yoga is for everybody, no matter how close you come to touching your toes. Find more information at https://www.sublimelyfit.com/.

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College Football Week

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 06:24:32 -0500

Host: Rekaya Gibson

Host: Angela Spears, Dream Living Coach

Podcast episode sponsored by: Cuisine Noir Magazine - a food, wine, and travel magazine for African Americans

College Football

Brigham Young University BYU) Cougars (20) beat Portland State Vikings (6)
Stanford Cardinals (62) beat Rice Owls (7)
Games to watch this week
- Alabama vs. Florida St.
  - Angela's prediction: Alabama 28 and Florida St. 38
- Ohio St. vs. Indiana
  - Angela's prediction: Ohio St. 45 and Indiana 21
- Michigan vs. Florida
Players to watch this next week
Top 25 College Football Teams, Associated Press (AP) Poll

Alabama
Ohio State
Florida State
USC
Clemson
Penn State
Oklahoma
Washington
Wisconsin
Oklahoma State
Michigan
Auburn
LSU
Stanford
Georgia
Louisville
Florida
Miami
USF
Kansas State
Virginia Tech
West Virginia
Texas
Washington State
Tennessee

NFL Preseason

Chicago Bears (19) beat Tennessee Titans (7)
Washington Redskins (23) beat Cincinnati Bengals (17)

Sports News

BlackOut (#BlackOut) video – Alabama pastors pledge to blackout NFL because of Colin Kaepernick. They have committed to working two hours on Sundays with boys and girls in their community.
Big3 Champions Trilogy, coached by Rick Mahorn
Japan won Little League World Series beating Texas
September 6 – WNBA Playoffs begin

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Sports News Roundup - Episode 34

Thu, 24 Aug 2017 07:44:28 -0500

Host: Rekaya Gibson

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Chess

US. Open Chess Champion, Norfolk, VA
- Winner: Aleksandr "Alex" Lenderman
- Chess is a sport.

Track and Field

World Athletics Championships 2017: Justin Gatlin (U.S.) upsets Usain Bolt (Jamaican) in his final 100M race; (Source: CBS Sports)
World Athletics Championships 2017: Torie Bowie (U.S.) won 100M race in 10.85 seconds, beating Marie-Josee Ta Lou (Ivory Coast) 10.86 seconds (See photo finish here: USA Today)

Basketball

Indiana Fever Erica Wheeler scored 33 points, a career high, against New York Liberty. Indiana lost 81-76.

Football

College football starts August 26
NFL season starts September 7
Vince Wilfork, defensive tackle, announced his retirement (Source: Yahoo Sports)
New Orleans Saints tickets - Groupon

Sports Streaming Services

CBS will offer streaming service for sports in 2018 (Source: TechCrunch)
ESPN's streaming service could be a game changer in 2018 (Source: Los Angeles Times)
diana hopes to launch the first over-the-top streaming network devoted to women's sports and sports entertainment in 2018. (Source: Media)

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Black Girls Surf - Episode 33

Fri, 18 Aug 2017 12:09:29 -0500

Host: Rekaya Gibson

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Special Guest: Rhonda Harper, Owner of Black Girls Surf

Black Girls Surf is an empowerment and development surf camp for black girls wanting to pursue professional surfing. Listen to learn more about the organization and Ms. Harper.

Website: http://blackgirlssurf.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackGirlsSurf/

About Rhonda Harper

A surfer girl named "Sistah Queen Xtreme", aka Rhonda R. Harper, is an outspoken, overly opinionated Kansas City, Kansas transplant whose first view of the ocean came when her family relocated to San Jose, California. She moved to Hawaii's North Shore at age 15 where she grabbed her first chance at surfing one day at the Turtle Bay Hilton during a filming of Magnum P.I. The first ride was not as magical as most would think, but it fueled her passion for the sport.

In 2005, she started Inkwell Surf & Sk8 Club, an inner city after-school program specializing in action sports, academics and community service. As part of community service, she partnered with environmental companies for beach clean ups and surf camps. Through her volunteer efforts it propelled her to inquire on a position within the executive committee of one of her sponsors, South Bay Surfrider Foundation located in Southern California. She worked tirelessly as meeting coordinator, volunteer and youth educator.

Writing was always a passion, but sport writing was a fluke. After sending the now infamous Nicolas Gabaldon plaque press release to Black Athlete Sports Network (BASN) – a return email came with a surprise offer–sports writer position. Harper began immediately contacting black action sport associations and sponsoring companies around the world requesting they send their press releases directly to BASN. Soon, the company offered her the position of Managing Editor of the X-sports division. She was also the host of "Xtreme Factor" the radio version of her column on BASN to BASN's new radio station. Colleagues dubbed her "Sistah Queen Xtreme" for her passionate-politically charged campaign- to educate African Americans and others worldwide on the exciting world of action sports.

Rhonda has participated in the Project Save Our Surf: Surf24 event in Huntington Beach, CA. She served as the official Surf24 MC, commentating heats alongside of surf legends, Shaun Tomson and Peter "PT" Townend with a crowd total of 5,000+.

In her quest for more exposure of Black surfers, she started Black Girls Surf which has become one of the most inspirational campaigns under the Inkwell brand. BGS is a surf development camp for Black girls with dreams of professional surfing. She has enlisted the top coaches, trainers and athletes for this exciting endeavor.

November 2017, Inkwell Lifestyle Brand is set to sponsor the first African Invitational Surfing contest on the shores of Sierra Leone's at Bureh Beach. This will hopefully bring about a change in the surfing community.

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Sports News Roundup - Aug 24, 2017

Fri, 11 Aug 2017 03:22:33 -0500

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Sports News

Los Angeles to host 2028 Olympics (Source: USA Today)
Sportswriter Claire Smith is the First Black Woman inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame (Source: Refinery 29)
Simone Manuel wins gold in 100-meter freestyle at FINA World Championships, upsets reigning record holder — again (Source: The Washington Post)
Alabama, Ohio State, and Florida State lead the pack in the Amway Coaches Poll. To see the complete list, go to - (Source: Sports Illustrated)
In gaming news, EA Sports will include the full WNBA roster (Source: CNBC)
2017 Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductees include, but not limited to:
- Kurt Warner, Former Quarterback for Arizona Cardinals
- Jerry Jones, Owner, President, General Manager of Dallas Cowboys

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Women Working in Sports: Bobbi-Sue Doyle-Hazard, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Sat, 05 Aug 2017 05:26:55 -0500

Host: Rekaya Gibson

Host: Angela Spears, Dream Living Coach

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Special Guest: Bobbi-Sue Doyle-Hazard, Assistant General Counsel for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Bobbi-Sue Doyle-Hazard is Assistant General Counsel for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Bobbi-Sue started her career as General Counsel and Director of Human Resources for the family of life sciences companies under the New England Cryogenic Center umbrella. In between NECC and the Bucs, she was associate corporate counsel for Granite Telecommunications, a billion-dollar telecom company just outside Boston.

A graduate of the UMass Sport Management undergraduate program, and Penn State's Dickinson School of Law, Bobbi-Sue's career path was anything but a straight line.

She is strong advocate for mental health wellness and breaking the stigma surrounding mental illness, having personally lived with diagnosed depression and anxiety since she was a child. In addition, Bobbi-Sue is launching a podcast, called Leveling the Playing Field, where she conducts casual, conversational interviews with women working in sports. The podcast is the result of Bobbi-Sue's passion for advancing the number and recognition of women in business and leadership roles, especially in sports.

Leveling the Playing Field Podcast

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Twitter: @LTPFPod

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Competitive Eating is a Sport

Sun, 30 Jul 2017 16:21:06 -0500

Host: Rekaya Gibson

Co-host: Angela Spears, Dream Living Coach

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Competitive Eating

Yes, competitive eating is a sport.
Competitive eating is an activity in which participants compete against each other to consume large quantities of food in a short time period, usually about 8 to 10 minutes. Person consuming the most food wins prizes.
Popular in the United States, Canada, and Japan
Major League Eating (MLE), headquartered in New York, is an organization that sanctions professional competitive eating events and television specials.
- Signature Championship Belt: The Mustard Yellow Belt
- Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest, July 4
  - Male Winner: Joey Chestnut (72 hot dogs)
  - Female Winner: Miki Sudo (41 hot dogs)
- All Pro Eating is the only Independent Competitive Eating organization in the world. It officially sanctions competitive eating contests.

Source: Wikipedia

Competitive Eating Fun Facts:
- Competitive eaters practice by eating and drinking large quantities to stretch out their stomachs.
- Eaters starve themselves before a contest to have great stomach capacity
- Participants eat standing up
- Eaters swallow tennis-ball sized clumps of food.
- Water is used as lubricant to prevent eaters from choking.
- Some contest prohibits liquids. Nathan does, but you can moisten food.
- No condiments (some competitions allow them)
- Vomiting disqualifies eater.
- Eaters can have food in their cheeks when time is called and it counts toward their total if they swallow it within 30 seconds.
- No recorded deaths, but stomach can rupture and you can get water intoxication.

Sources: (Reader's Digest and Mental Floss)

Other Sports News

Basketball

WNBA All-Star Game, July 22, 2017
- West 130, East 121 - Maya Moore, Most Valuable Player
- Slam Dunk Competition
Cleveland Cavalier Kyrie Irving asked to be traded.
Chicago Bulls Derrick Rose traded to Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Football

Kansas City Owner Clark Hunt said he wouldn't have a problem signing Colin Kaepernick if Chiefs coach Andy Reid or general manager Brett Veach wanted to add him. (Source: CBS Sports)
Dallas Cowboys cut Lucky Whitehead
University of Mississippi Coach Hugh Freeze resigned for misdialing escort service. (Source: Yahoo Sports)

Golf

Troy Mullins, Maurice Allen Win 'Mile High Showdown' World Long Drive Event (Source: CBS Sports)

Hockey

Goodreads Giveaway: "How We Did It: Canada's Ultimate Hockey Dad on How to Grow the Potential of Any Child" by Karl Subban, Scott Colby

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WNBA Chicago Sky vs. Seattle Storm

Sun, 23 Jul 2017 23:56:21 -0500

Host: Rekaya Gibson

Co-host: Angela Spears, Dream Living Coach

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WNBA Chicago Sky vs. Seattle Storm, July 18, 2017

Chicago 94, Seattle 83
Top scorers for Chicago: Allie Quigley and Keisha Hampton
Top scorers for Seattle: Breanna Stewart, Crystal Langhorne, and Jewell Loyd
WNBA standings: Chicago rank #11 (record 9-11), Seattle rank #9 (record 7-13)

Other WNBA News

WNBA All-Star Game, Saturday, July 22, 3:30 p.m. (EST), on ABC
- Player to watch: Maya Moore, Minnesota Lynx

NBA Summer League

Los Angeles Lakers Lonzo Ball, Most Valuable Player
Other players to watch:
- Los Angeles Lakers Kyle Kuzma
- Dallas Mavericks Dennis Smith, Jr.
- Portland Trailblazer Caleb Swanigan
- Atlanta Hawks John Collins
- Boston Celtics Jayson Tatum
- Phoenix Suns Josh Jackson

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NFL Oakland Raiders Moving to Las Vegas

Wed, 19 Jul 2017 05:10:40 -0500

Host: Rekaya Gibson

Co-host: Angela Spears, Dream Living Coach

Sponsored by: Cuisine Noir Magazine - a food, wine, and travel magazine for African Americans

Announcement

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Oakland Raiders Moving to Las Vegas Discussion

Oakland Raiders moving to Las Vegas for the 2020 National Football League (NFL) season, possibly in 2019
Oakland Raiders will become the Las Vegas Raiders
Oakland Raiders will play the 2017 & 2018 season in Oakland, California
Black Girls Talk Sports asked listeners: What do you think about the Oakland Raiders moving to Las Vegas? Hear their responses.
Fans may have to park three miles from stadium (Source: Las Vegas Review Journal)
Backstory (History) - Oakland Raiders Relocation to Las Vegas (Source: Wikipedia)

ESPY Award Winners

Best NFL Player: Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers
Best NBA Player: LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers
Best WNBA Player: Candace Parker, Los Angeles Sparks
Best Male Athlete: Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA
Best Female Athlete: Simone Biles, Gymnastics
Best Championship Performance: Kevin Durant, NBA Finals
Best Breakthrough Athlete: Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys, NFL
Best Upset: Mississippi State defeats Connecticut, Women's NCAA Basketball Final Four
Best Female Tennis Player: Serena Williams
Best Male Athlete with a Disability: Steve Serio, Wheelchair Basketball
Best Female Athlete with a Disability: Becca Meyers, Swimming

For a complete list of winners, go to: The Hollywood Reporter

Other News

Sydney McLaughlin, hurdler and sprinter at Union Catholic High School, won National Gatorade Athlete of the Year Award for second consecutive year (Source: Sports Illustrated)
College football "Media Days" for every conference. Check out the 2017 schedule here.

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MLB Home Run Derby

Sat, 15 Jul 2017 14:37:20 -0500

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Co-host: Angela Spears, Dream Living Coach

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Major League Baseball (MLB) News

MLB Home Run Derby, July 10, 2017, Marlins Park (Miami)
- New York Yankee Aaron Judge won Home Run Derby. Beat Miguel Sano, 11-10
  - 47 homeruns; longest homer reached 513 feet
- Players by seeds: Florida Marlins Giancarlo Stanton (No. 1), New York Yankee Aaron Judge (No. 2), Los Angeles Cody Bellinger (No. 3), Kansas City Royals Mike Moustakas (No. 4), Minnesota Twin Miguel Sano (No. 5), Colorado Rockies Charlie Blackmon (No. 6), Florida Marlins Justin Bour (No. 7) and New York Yankee Gary Sanchez (No. 8)
- Rules
- First Round Results:
  - Aaron Judge 23, Justin Bour 22
  - Cody Bellinger 15, Charlie Blackmon 14
  - Gary Sanchez 17, Giancarlo Stanton 16
  - Miguel Sano 11, Mike Moustakas 10
- Semifinals Results:
  - Aaron Judge 13, Cody Bellinger 12
  - Miguel Sano 11, Gary Sanchez 10
- Finals Results:
  - Aaron Judge 11, Miguel Sano 10
- MLB All-Star Game, July 11, 2017, Marlins Park (Miami)
  - American League beat National League, 2-1

NBA News

NBA Summer League Update
- Lonzo Ball, Los Angeles Lakers
- Josh Jackson, Phoenix Suns
- De'Arron Fox, Sacramento Kings
- Dennis Smith Jr., Dallas Mavericks
- Donavan Mitchell, Utah Jazz
- Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics
- Markelle Fultz, Philadelphia 76ers
WNBA TV Schedule & Twitter Live Stream
National TV Schedule
- July 18, 9 p.m. (ET) — Chicago @ Seattle (ESPN2)
- July 22, 3:30 p.m. (ET) — WNBA All-Star Game 2017 (ABC)
- July 25, 8 p.m. (ET) — New York @ Minnesota (ESPN2)
Twitter Live Stream
- July 14, 10 p.m. (ET) — Minnesota Lynx @ Phoenix Mercury
- July 19, 3:30 p.m. (ET) — Indiana Fever @ Phoenix Mercury
- July 20, 8 p.m. (ET) — Indiana Fever @ San Antonio Stars
- July 30, 3 p.m. (ET) — Indiana Fever @ Connecticut Sun

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Canadian Football League - Episode 26

Sat, 08 Jul 2017 17:52:37 -0500

Host: Rekaya Gibson

Co-host: Angela Spears, Dream Living Coach

Sponsored by: Cuisine Noir Magazine - a food, wine, and travel magazine for African Americans

Canadian Football League (CFL) Discussion

CFL is a professional sports league in Canada that started in 1958.
Nine teams with 12 players
Championship game: Grey Cup

National Basketball Association (NBA) News

Article: "Who and what determines 'Most Valuable' in the NBA's MVP race?" by Erik Horne - http://newsok.com/article/5543085
Golden State Warriors Kevin Durant signs 2-year contract for $53 million. (Source: ESPN)
Indiana Pacer Paul George trades to Oklahoma City Thunder (Source: NBA)
Indiana Fever retires jersey of former WNBA player Tamika Catchings (Source: USAToday)
WNBA
- Twitter live stream 20 regular season games.
- National TV Schedule on ESPN
- WNBA League Pass – access all games for the 2017 regular season and play-offs
- WNBA All-Star Game, July 22, 2017, in Seattle, Washington

Major League Baseball (MLB) News

Home Run Derby, July 10, 2017, Marlins Park (Miami). Watch on ESPN
- Home Run Derby is an annual home run hitting contest held the day before the MLB All-Star Game
MLB All-Star Game, July 11, 2017. Watch on Fox

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2017 NBA Draft Results - NBA Awards 2017 Winners

Sun, 02 Jul 2017 05:07:42 -0500

Host: Rekaya Gibson

Co-host: Angela Spears, Dream Living Coach

NBA Draft Results

(2 Rounds; 60 Players)

76ers: Markelle Fultz, Washington
Lakers: Lonzo Ball, UCLA
Celtics: Jayson Tatum, Duke
Suns: Josh Jackson, Kansas
Kings: DeAaron Fox, Kentucky
Magic: Jonathan Isaac, Florida State
Bulls: Lauri Markkanen, Arizona
Knicks: Frank Ntilikina, France
Mavericks: Dennis Smith Jr., NC State
Trail Blazers: Zach Collins, Gonzaga

For a complete list, go to source - http://cbsprt.co/2sqL4Ns

NBA Awards Winners

Media-voted Awards
Kia NBA Most Valuable Player: Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder
Kia NBA Rookie of the Year: Malcolm Brogdon, Milwaukee Bucks
Kia NBA Most Improved Player: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year: Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors
Player-voted Awards
Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year: Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks
NBA Sportsmanship Award: Kemba Walker, Charlotte Hornets
Fan-voted Awards
Performance of the Year: Golden State Warriors' Klay Thompson

For a complete list, go to source - http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/nba-awards-2017-complete-winners-list-1016922

College World Series Finals

Florida Gators College World Series Champion
Best of 3 series
- Game 2 Score: Florida Gators 6, LSU Tigers 1
- Game 1 Score: Florida Gators 4, LSU Tigers 3
Game 2 highlights

(Source: http://www.ncaa.com/game/baseball/d1/2017/06/27/lsu-florida/recap)

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Audiobooks by and about Athletes - National Audiobook Month

Sun, 25 Jun 2017 04:07:20 -0500

Host: Rekaya Gibson

Co-host: Angela Spears, Dream Living Coach

In celebration of National Audiobook Month, below is a list of audiobooks by and about athletes/coaches. Sports include boxing, track, basketball, gymnastics, football, baseball and soccer.

Boxing

Sting Like a Bee: Muhammad Ali vs. the United States of America, 1966 -1971
- Written by: Leigh Montville
- Narrated by: J. D. Jackson
- https://www.audible.com/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Sting-Like-a-Bee-Audiobook/B0719DMPLB?qid=1497905195&sr=1-1

Track

Chasing Grace: What the Quarter Mile Has Taught Me About God and Life
- Written by: Sanya Richards-Ross
- Narrated by: Sanya Richards-Ross
- https://www.audible.com/pd/Sports/Chasing-Grace-Audiobook/B071DXVMQ6?qid=1497905076&sr=1-1

Basketball

Believing in Magic
- Written by: Cookie Johnson
- Narrated by: Robin Miles
- https://www.audible.com/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Believing-in-Magic-Audiobook/B01KGL9TAO?qid=1497903135&sr=1-1
A Father First
- Written by: Dwayne Wade
- Narrated by: Prentice Onayemi
- https://www.audible.com/pd/Bios-Memoirs/A-Father-First-Audiobook/B0090LW1HA?qid=1497903947&sr=1-1
Catch a Star: Shining Through Adversity to Become a Champion
- Written by: Tamika Catchings, Ken Petersen
- Narrated by: Robin Eller
- https://www.audible.com/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Catch-a-Star-Audiobook/B01DJJYPAY?qid=1497902797&sr=1-1

Gymnastics

I Got This: To Gold and Beyond
- Written by: Laurie Hernandez
- Narrated by: Amielynn Abellera
- https://www.audible.com/pd/Sports/I-Got-This-Audiobook/B01N74ONZX?qid=1497904964&sr=1-1
Courage to Soar: A Body in Motion, a Life in Balance
- Written by: Simone Biles
- Narrated by: Imani Parks
- https://www.audible.com/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Courage-to-Soar-Audiobook/B01LVYMOGN?qid=1497904746&sr=1-1
Grace, Gold and Glory: My Leap of Faith
- Written by: Gabrielle Douglas, Michelle Burford
- Narrated by: Haleakala Wilson
- https://www.audible.com/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Grace-Gold-and-Glory-Audiobook/B00HUZO4MI?qid=1497904855&sr=1-1

Football

Wake Up Happy: The Dream Big, Win Big Guide to Transforming Your Life
- Written by: Michael Strahan, Veronica Chambers
- Narrated by: Michael Strahan
- https://www.audible.com/pd/Self-Development/Wake-Up-Happy-Audiobook/B014I51ZEC?qid=1497903243&sr=1-1
Game On: Find Your Purpose -- Pursue Your Dream
- Written by: Emmitt Smith
- Narrated by: J.D. Jackson
- https://www.audible.com/pd/Religion-Spirituality/Game-On Audiobook/B005HQ232A?qid=1497912665&sr=1-1
Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices, and Priorities of a Winning Life
- Written by: Tony Dungy
- Narrated by: Tony Dungy
- https://www.audible.com/pd/Religion-Spirituality/Quiet-Strength-Audiobook/B00UZGREW6?qid=1497909862&sr=1-1

Baseball

Pedro
- Written by: Pedro Martinez, Michael Silverman
- Narrated by: Paul Michael Garcia
- https://www.audible.com/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Pedro-Audiobook/B00WFHE4D0?qid=1497902975&sr=1-1

Soccer

Solo: A Memoir of Hope
- Written by: Hope Solo
- Narrated by: Christina Delaine
- https://www.audible.com/pd/Bios-Memoirs/Solo-Audiobook/B00B29GOOY?qid=1497903792&sr=1-1

Other Sports News:

National Women's Soccer League
- Game: Chicago Red Stars vs. Washington Spirt – score tied: 1-1
Brooks Koepka U.S. Open Winner
Phoenix Mercury Diana Taurasi breaks WNBA all-time scoring record (Source: https://www.si.com/nba/2017/06/18/diana-taurasi-breaks-wnba-all-time-scoring-record)

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The 2017 NBA Finals – Championship Game

Sat, 17 Jun 2017 18:51:49 -0500

Special Guest: Angela Spears, Dream Living Coach

NBA Finals Discussion

Golden State Warriors NBA Championship; Kevin Durant NBA Finals MVP; Warriors win series 4-1 over Cavaliers
- Game 5 Score: Warriors 129, Cavaliers 120
- Lebron James became first player to average a triple double in NBA Finals history: 33.6 points; 12 rebounds; 10 assists

Sources:

http://bit.ly/2t3QbVs

http://cbsprt.co/2recdDD

NBA News

NBA Draft, June 22, 2017, Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York
- 2 rounds, 60 players
Check out WNBA Schedule this summer:
Use the Twitter hashtag: #WatchMeWork

(Source: http://on.nba.com/2sC6StJ)

WNBA Key Dates:
- June: WNBA Pride Month
- July 22: Verizon WNBA All-Star 2017
- August 13-27: WNBA Breast Health Awareness
- September 3: End of regular season
- September 6: WNBA Playoffs 2017 presented by Verizon

Source: WNBA, http://www.wnba.com/news/key-dates-2017/

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2017 NBA Finals

Sat, 10 Jun 2017 21:35:26 -0500

Special guest: Angela Spears, Dream Living Coach

NBA Finals Discussion

Golden State Warriors lead the series 3-1 over the Cleveland Cavaliers
- Game 1: Warriors 113, Cavaliers 91
- Game 2: Warriors 132, Cavaliers 113
- Game 3: Warriors 118, Cavaliers 113
- Game 4: Cavaliers 137 and Warriors 116

(Source: http://bit.ly/2sOU0O4)

WNBA Discussion

Washington Mystics 101 and Dallas Wings 89
- Mystics top scorers: Delle Donne, Toliver, and Tayler Hill
- Wings top scorers: Diggins-Smith, Johnson, and Gray

(Source: http://wapo.st/2rXZfeg)

Minnesota Lynx only undefeated WNBA team, 7-0 record (Source: http://on.nba.com/2s9qRzf)

Other NBA News

Charlotte to Host NBA All-Star 2019 (Source: http://pr.nba.com/charlotte-nba-star-2019/)

Other Sports News

Indianapolis 500 Winner Takuma Sato (Source: http://bit.ly/2rN0C0X)
Women's NCAA Softball Championship Winner Oklahoma (Source: http://lat.ms/2s9s3Tf)
Brienne Minor of Michigan Women's Tennis, the first African-American woman to win the Women's NCAA Division I singles title (Source: http://bit.ly/2spOyUJ)
Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) Track Team won four National Championships and 14 All-Americans from the 2017 NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Women's National Championships (Source: http://conta.cc/2s9rt7Y)
A New Dream Team: 3-on-3 Basketball in 2020 Olympics May Help Wishes Come True (Source: http://ble.ac/2s9y6XW)
Seattle Seahawks Sign Quarterback Austin Davis, Not Colin Kaepernick (Source: http://bit.ly/2qUOE2H)

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Celebrity Basketball Game Results and Interviews

Sun, 04 Jun 2017 00:59:16 -0500

Black Girls Talk Sports (BGTS) covered the Girls Who Brunch Tour Celebrity Basketball Game, Actors vs. Authors on May 27, 2017, in Atlanta, Georgia. Hosted by V103 Atlanta

Congratulations Authors! Beat Actors 45-36
- Score end of 1st period: Authors 10, Actors 7
- Score end of 2nd period: Authors 16, Actors 10
- Score end of 3rd period: Authors 26, Actors 15
Post-game Interviews with the following people:
- Attendee Lisa Coleman Robinson and new BGTS Facebook Group member
- Author AJ Miles
- Actor Sir Brodie
- Podcaster Lissha Sadler, Let's Chat with/Mz Toni and Lissha
- Author Omar Tyree
- Author Zane
- Pastry Chef Ashalah Michelle Wright, Cook Me Up a Notch
- Actor Marshall "Showtime" Johnson
- Actor Kevin Savage
- Author Ni'cola Mitchell, Founder & Executive Director of Girls Who Brunch Tour

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NBA Playoffs - Conference Finals

Fri, 26 May 2017 04:01:04 -0500

Special Guest: Angela Spears, Dream Living Coach

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NBA Playofs Conference Finals

(Source: Land of 10, http://bit.ly/2qdfsLa)

Congratulations Golden State Warriors! Won series against San Antonio Spurs, 4-0.
- Game 1: Warriors 113, Spurs 111
- Game 2: Warriors 136, Spurs 100
- Game 3: Warriors 120, Spurs 108
- Game 4: Warriors 129, Spurs 115
Cleveland Cavilers lead series against Boston Celtics, 2-1.
Cavaliers 117, Celtics 104
Cavaliers 130, Celtics 86
Celtics 111, Cavaliers 108

NBA Draft Lottery Results, May 16, 2017

Top 5 (Source: Bleacher Report, http://ble.ac/2qq3xfZ):
- Boston Celtics
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Philadelphia 76ers (via Sacramento Kings pick swap)
- Phoenix Suns
- Sacramento Kings (via Philadelphia 76ers pick swap)
NBA Draft date: June 22, 2017

WNBA

Season kicked off on May 13, 2017 (wnba.com)
Who is your favorite WNBA team or player? Leave us comment.
Rekaya's favorite WNBA team: Indiana Fever

Announcements

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Indianapolis 500, May 28, 2017 http://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/events/indy500

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Girls Who Brunch Tour Celebrity Basketball Game

Wed, 24 May 2017 02:51:52 -0500

Special Guest: Ni'cola Mitchell, Founder & Executive Director of Girls Who Brunch Tour

Girls Who Brunch Tour Weekend of Giving, May 26-28, 2017

Girls Who Brunch Tour is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization that inspires and empowers at-risk girls between the ages of 9-17 years old through literacy, education, life skills, and health & wellness seminars.
Celebrity Basketball Game, Actors vs Authors, Saturday, May 27, 2017, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Adamsville Recreation Center, 3201 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SW, Atlanta, Georgia - More information and tickets available here: http://bit.ly/2pdEdKh
- Comedian/actor Rodney Perry and former NFL Eddie Drummond will serve as team captains.
- Actor team includes players such as:
  - Sir Brodie
  - Antonio Starx
  - Kevin Savage
- Author team includes players such as:
  - AJ Miles
  - Justin Q Young
  - Ravion "Vegas"
  - Half-time performance by artist 'Micah Blu'
  - Game hosted by WVEE, V-103 Atlanta, The People's Station
  - All proceeds from the game benefits Girls Who Brunch Tour
- Tutu & Tennis Shoes Gala on Friday, May 26, 2017, Le Bam Studios, Atlanta, featuring Philanthropist, Producer, and Best-selling Writer Zane (More information and tickets available here: http://bit.ly/2qStOE0)

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2017 Kentucky Derby Results, Events and Facts

Wed, 17 May 2017 02:31:25 -0500

Special Guest: Angela Spears, Dream Living Coach

Kentucky Debry, May 5-6, 2017, Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky

Results (Source: kentuckyderby.com)
- Winner: Always Dreaming (post 5) – Jockey John R. Velazquez; Trainer Todd A. Pletcher; Owner Brooklyn Boyz Stables
- 2nd place: Lookin at Lee (post 1)
- 3rd place: Battle of Midway (post 11)
Events
- Kentucky Oaks, female horserace http://bit.ly/2pdDMeB
- Thurby, an event to celebrate the Derby, the Thursday prior to the race. http://bit.ly/2pErVet
- Dawn at the Downs, fans watch Derby horses being train while enjoying breakfast. http://bit.ly/2pEJFGR
Derby Signature Drink
- Mint Julep, an alcoholic drink consisting of bourbon, water, ice, and fresh mint.
Facts about the Kentucky Derby (Source: Newsday, http://nwsdy.li/1i6uiGU)
- Only six women have ridden in the Derby. Diane Crump was the first, in 1970. The best finish for a female jockey in the Derby is fifth (Rosie Napravnik in 2013).
- Thirteen of the 15 riders in the first Derby were African-Americans. Black jockeys won 15 of the first 28, with Isaac Murphy taking three.
- The winning trainers in two of the first three Derbys were former slaves -- Ansel Williamson (Aristides, 1875) and Ed Brown (Baden-Baden, 1877).
- In 1891, Dudley Allen was the last African-American trainer to win the Derby.
- No winner has emerged from post 17. Since 1900, post 1 is tied for post 5 with 12 victories.

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NBA Playoffs Semifinals - Black Girls Talk Sports - Episode 17

Sat, 13 May 2017 23:00:03 -0500

NBA Playoffs Semifinals Discussion

Cleveland Cavaliers won series against Toronto Raptors, 4-0
- Cavaliers 116, Raptors 105
- Cavaliers 125, Raptors 103
- Cavaliers 115, Raptors 94
- Cavaliers 109, Raptors 102
Golden State Warriors won series against Utah Jazz, 4-0
- Warriors 106, Jazz 94
- Warriors 115, Jazz 104
- Warriors 102, Jazz 91
- Warriors 121, Jazz 95
San Antonio Spurs vs. Houston Rockets (Spurs lead series 3-2)
- Rockets 126, Spurs 98
- Spurs 121, Rockets 96
- Spurs 103, Rockets 92
- Rockets 125, Spurs 104
- Spurs 110, Rockets 107 (OT)
Boston Celtics vs. Washington Wizards (Celtics lead series 3-2)
- Celtics 123, Wizards 111
- Celtics 129, Wizards 119 (OT)
- Wizards 116, Celtics 89
- Wizards 121, Celtics 102
- Celtics 123, Wizards 101

Source: https://www.landof10.com/big-ten/2017-nba-playoffs-schedule-scores-live-updates-results-games-thursday-second-round

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2017 NFL Draft Results - Black Girls Talk Sports - Episode 16

Thu, 04 May 2017 02:38:54 -0500

2017 NFL Draft Results

Special Guest: Angela Spear, Dream Living Coach

10 NFL Draft Facts, April 27-29, 2017, Philadelphia Museum of Arts on the Rocky Steps, Philadelphia, PA

Most attended in NFL Draft history - more than 250,000 in attendance
253 Selections in 7 Rounds
First selection by Cleveland Browns – Texas A&M Myles Garrett, Defensive End
Last selection by Denver Broncos - 2017 NFL Draft's Mr. Irrelevant – Chad Kelly, Quarterback, Ole Miss
Most selections (11): Cincinnati Bengals, Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks
Least selections (4): New England Patriots
The Southeastern Conference (SEC) led all conferences for the 11th year in a row with 53 selections. In first round alone, SEC had 12 selections.
Michigan and Alabama set school records to lead the country with 11 and 10 picks respectively, marking the 2nd consecutive year a Big Ten school had the most.
The 2017 draft was the first time three teams moved into the top 15 with trades to select quarterbacks. Source: http://bit.ly/2qB2pUm
For the first time in the history of the Common Draft Era, no offensive lineman went in the first 15 picks. Source: http://bit.ly/2qB2pUm

(Source for Facts 1-8: http://bit.ly/2oYD5qb)

NFL Draft First Round Selections

Cleveland Browns picked Texas A&M Myles Garrett (Defensive End)
Chicago Bears (From 49ers) picked North Carolina Mitchell Trubisky (Quarterback)
San Francisco 49ers (From Bears) picked Stanford Solomon Thomas (Defensive End)
Jacksonville Jaguars picked Louisiana State University Leonard Fournette (Running Back)
Tennessee Titans (From Rams) picked Western Michigan Corey Davis (Wide Receiver)
New York Jets picked Louisiana State University Jamal Adams (Safety)
San Diego Chargers picked Clemson Mike Williams (Wide Receiver)
Carolina Panthers picked Stanford Christian McCaffrey (Running Back)
Cincinnati Bengals picked Washington John Ross III (Wide Receiver)
Kansas City Chiefs (From Bills) picked Texas Tech Patrick Mahomes (Quarterback)
New Orleans Saints picked Ohio State Marshon Lattimore (Cornerback)
Houston Texans (From Browns through Eagles) picked Clemson Deshaun Watson (Quarterback)
Arizona Cardinals picked Temple Haason Reddick (Linebacker)
Philadelphia Eagles (From Vikings) picked Tennessee Derek Barnett (Defensive End)
Indianapolis Colts picked Ohio State Malik Hooker (Safety)
Baltimore Ravens picked Alabama Marlon Humphrey (Cornerback)
Washington Redskins picked Alabama Jonathan Allen (Defensive End)
Tennessee Titans picked University of Southern California Adoree' Jackson (Cornerback)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers picked Alabama O.J Howard (Tight End)
Denver Broncos picked Utah Garett Bolles (Offensive Tackle)
Detroit Lions picked Florida Jarrad Davis (Linebacker)
Miami Dolphins picked Missouri Charles Harris (Outside Linebacker)
New York Giants picked Mississippi Evan Engram (Tight End)
Oakland Raiders picked Ohio State Gareon Conley (Cornerback)
Cleveland Browns (From Texans) picked Michigan Jabrill Peppers (Safety)
Atlanta Falcons (From Seahawks) University of California Los Angeles Takkarist McKinley (Defensive End)
Buffalo Bills (From Chiefs) picked Louisiana State University Tre'Davious White (Cornerback)
Dallas Cowboys picked Michigan Taco Charlton (Defensive End)
Cleveland Browns (From Packers) picked Miami David Njoku (Tight End)
Pittsburgh Steelers picked Wisconsin T.J. Watt (Outside Linebacker)
San Francisco 49ers (From Seahawks through Falcons) picked Alabama Reuben Foster (Linebacker)
New Orleans Saints (From Patriots) picked Wisconsin Ramczyk (Offensive Tackle)

Source: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/tracker#dt-tabs:dt-by-round

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NBA Playoffs First Round - Black Girls Talk Sports - Episode 15

Sat, 29 Apr 2017 21:59:06 -0500

Special Guest: Angela Spear, Dream Living Coach

NBA Playoffs:

Eastern Conference Discussion
- Cleveland won series against Indiana, 4-0.
  - Series Recap:
    - Game 1: 109-108
      - Cleveland Lebron James scored 32 points.
      - Indiana Paul George scored 29 points and Lance Stephenson scored 16 points.
    - Game 2: 117-111
      - Cleveland Kyrie Irving scored 37 points. Kevin Young scored 27 points and shot 12-12 free throws.
      - Indiana Paul George scored 32 points; Jeff Teague scored 23 points; and Thaddeus Young scored 16 points.
    - Game 3: 119-114
      - Cleveland Lebron James scored 41 points, 13 rebounds, and 12 assists.
      - Indiana Paul George scored 36 points and career high 15 rebounds and nine assists.
    - Game 4: 106-102
      - Cleveland Lebron James scored 33 points and Kyrie Irving scored 28.
      - Indiana Lance Stephenson scored 22 points.
        
        Cleveland will play winner of Toronto & Milwaukee
      - Boston leads series with Chicago, 3-2.
      - Washington leads series with Atlanta, 3-2.
      - Toronto leads series with Milwaukee, 3-2.

Western Conference Discussion
- Golden State won series against Portland, 4-0.
  - Golden State will play winner of Utah & L.A. game.
- Houston won series against Oklahoma, 4-1.
  - Houston will play winner of San Antonio & Memphis.
- Utah leads series against L.A., 3-2.
- San Antonio leads series against Memphis, 3-2.

Source: Staats, W. "2017 NBA Playoffs: Schedule, Scores, Live Updates, Results for Friday (4/27/17) Games." Land of 10. 27 Apr. 2017, http://bit.ly/2oUODL1

NFL News:

NFL Draft, April 27-29, 2017
Marshawn Lynch, former running back, is coming out of retirement at age 31 and heading to Oakland Raiders.
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NFL Scouting Combine & NFL Draft 2017 - Black Girls Talk Sports - Episode 14

Sat, 22 Apr 2017 22:56:58 -0500

Special Guest: Angela Spear, Dream Living Coach

National Football League (NFL) Scouting Combine, March 3-6, 2017, Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

The NFL Scouting Combine is a week-long event where college football players are invited to perform physical and mental tests in front of NFL coaches, general managers, and scouts. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NFL_Scouting_Combine
John Ross, III, sets record for 40-yard dash: 4.22 seconds.
Myles Garrett has a 41-inch vertical jump.

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NFL Draft, April 27-29, 2017

The NFL Draft is an annual event in which NFL teams select college football players. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Football_League_Draft
Draft order: 1. Cleveland Browns; 2. San Francisco 49ers; 3. Chicago Bears; 4. Jacksonville Jaguars; and 5. Tennessee Titans. Source: http://es.pn/2lgSK1f
Player to watch: John Ross, III, from University of Washington
Player to watch: Myles Garrett from Texas A & M

NFL Schedule

NFL expected to release its 2017 schedule tonight (April 20, 2017)
Article: "Look: Here are 10 Things We Already Know about the 2017 NFL Schedule" – Source: CBS Sports, http://cbsprt.co/2oZlNvM
- The Patriots will be hosting the first game of the regular season
- There will be two weeks' worth of Saturday games on the schedule
- The Broncos have the most difficult schedule heading into 2017

Announcement:

Black Girls Talk Sports received its media credentials to cover the Girls Who Brunch Tour Celebrity Basketball Game – Actors vs Authors, Saturday, May 27, 2017, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Adamsville Recreation Center, 3201 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SW, Atlanta, Georgia

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Portsmouth Invitational Tournament - Black Girls Talk Sports - Episode 13

Tue, 18 Apr 2017 04:01:53 -0500

Portsmouth Invitational Tournament (PIT)

PIT was held on April 12 to 15, (Portsmouth, VA), a 4-day, 12-game tournament where the best 64 collegiate seniors play in front of all NBA teams.
Black Girls Talk Sports attended two games:
- Game 3: Thursday, April 13 – Portsmouth Sports Club (102) vs Cherry Bekaert (84)
  - Portsmouth Sports Club coaches: Mark Hall and Ethan Walker; NBA Assistant Coach Wesley Person; and Cherry Bekaert coaches: Ben Moore and Dennis Koutoufas; NBA Assistant Coach Trisha Stafford-Odom
  - Portsmouth Sports Club Lamond Murry, Jr. (Pepperdine) scored 25 points.
  - Cherry Bekaert Dallas Moore (North Florida) scored 20 points.
- Game 9: Saturday, April 15 – Cherry Bekaert (98) vs Mike Duman Auto Sales (83)
  - Mike Duman Auto Sales coaches: Billy Barnes and Walter Westbrook; NBA Assistant Coach Tynesha Lewis
  - Cherry Bekaert Dallas Moore (North Florida) scored 22 points
  - Mike Duman Auto Sales Xavier Johnson (Colorado) scored 20 points.
- After the game, Rekaya caught up with:
  - Jamel Artis (Pittsburgh) who played on the Mike Duman Auto Sales team
  - Gianna Smith, Old Dominion University Lady Monarch Basketball team member
- Congratulations Damyean Dotson (Houston) 2017 MVP for the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament

NBA Playoff Scores

Eastern Conference
Washington Wizards 114 and Atlanta Hawks 107
Chicago Bulls 106 and Boston Celtics 102
Cleveland Cavaliers 109 and Indiana Pacers 108
Milwaukee Bucks 97 and Toronto Raptors 83
Western Conference
Golden State Warriors 121 and Portland Trailblazers 109
San Antonio Spurs 111 and Memphis Grizzlies 82
Houston Rockets 118 and Oklahoma City Thunder 87
Utah Jazz 97 and Los Angeles Clippers 95
Rekaya's predictions: Houston Rockets and Indiana Pacers in NBA Finals

WNBA Draft

Congratulations to players who were drafted!

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Women Coaching in the NBA - Black Girls Talk Sports - Episode 12

Sat, 15 Apr 2017 04:18:49 -0500

Special Guest: Angela Spears, Dream Living Coach

Women Coaching in the NBA

NBA commissioner Adam Silver told ESPN he believes there will be a female head coach in his league, and he wants it to happen "sooner rather than later." Women will be officiating in the NBA as early as next season. Source: http://es.pn/2nf8Eev

Should Women Coach in the NBA?

History
- In November 2009, Nancy Lieberman became the coach of the Texas Legends in the NBA Development League, an affiliate of the Dallas Mavericks. She is the first woman to coach a professional men's basketball team. Source: Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nancy_Lieberman
- On August 5, 2014, Rebecca Lynn "Becky" Hammon became an assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs, becoming the first female full-time assistant coach in the NBA. Source: Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Becky_Hammon
- In July 2015, Nancy Lieberman was hired by the Sacramento Kings as an assistant coach, becoming the second female assistant coach in NBA history.
Rekaya and Angela share their views.

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March Madness Wrap Up - Black Girls Talk Sports - Episode 11

Sun, 09 Apr 2017 04:24:21 -0500

Special Guest: Angela Spears, Dream Living Coach

March Madness: 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament

Final Four results:
- North Carolina (77) vs. Oregon (76)
- Gonzaga (77) vs. South Carolina (73)
North Carolina beat Gonzaga 71-65. Congratulations North Carolina Tar Heels, NCAA Men's Basketball Champions!
Shout out: Sasha Anderson, 7th Grader at Mountain Island Lake Academy in Charlotte, NC for accurately picking the Final Four. Source: http://bit.ly/2oO1AGU

March Madness: 2017 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament

Final Four results:
Mississippi State (66) vs University of Connecticut (UConn) (64) – Morgan William (aka "Itty Bitty") buzzer beater, ending UConn's 111th-game winning streak.
South Carolina (62) vs Stanford (53)
South Carolina beat Mississippi State 67-55. Congratulations South Carolina Gamecocks, NCAA Women's Basketball Champions!
Congratulations to Coach Dawn Michelle Staley for leading South Carolina to their first NCAA Women's Basketball title. Staley is second African-American coach to win a title since NCAA began sponsoring the women's basketball tournament. Source: http://nyti.ms/2oeaTSL

NCAA and NBA News

Patrick Ewing was hired as Georgetown Hoyas head coach. Ewing was an associate head coach for the Charlotte Hornets. Source: http://es.pn/2ouvyCB
NBA Key Dates (Source: http://www.nba.com/key-dates):
- Regular season ends April 12
- NBA Playoffs 2017 begin April 15
- Conference Semifinals begin May 1
- NBA Finals 2017 begin June
- NBA Draft 2017 – June 22
Rekaya and Angela's favorite NBA teams
Black Girls Talk Sports received media credentials to cover the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament that is scheduled on April 12-15.

NFL News

Quarterback Tony Romo released from Dallas Cowboys and he will become CBS analyst for the NFL. Source: http://es.pn/2nT2TEw
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MLB News

Major League Baseball kicked off the season on April 2.

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2017 March Madness Discussion - Black Girls Talk Sports

Sat, 01 Apr 2017 15:22:10 -0500

Special Guest: Angela Spears, Dream Living Coach

March Madness: 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Discussion

Surprise teams and upsets:
- Surprise teams - Xavier and South Carolina
- Upsets - Kentucky (75) vs. North Carolina (73)

Fans upset and rioted in streets. John Higgins, referee from game, getting death threats. Source: http://cbsprt.co/2no0658

Rekaya's bracket (77.6% accuracy) – predicts South Carolina and the University of North Carolina (UNC) in championship game; and UNC winning it all.
Angela predicts Gonzaga and UNC in championship game; and UNC winning it all.

March Madness: 2017 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament

Rekaya's bracket (59% accuracy)
Rekaya predicts University of Connecticut (UConn) will win the tournament.
Angela predicts UConn will win the tournament.

Women Coaching in NBA

NBA commissioner Adam Silver told ESPN he believes there will be a female head coach in his league, and he wants it to happen "sooner rather than later." Women will be officiating in the NBA as early as next season. Source: http://es.pn/2nf8Eev

NFL News

Oakland Raiders are moving to Las Vegas in 2019. Source: http://cbsprt.co/2nnYeJC

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Monica Garrison, Founder of Black Girls Do Bike

Sun, 19 Mar 2017 21:46:23 -0500

Black Girls Do Bike Discussion

Black Girls Do Bike (BGDB) supports a community of women of color who share a passion for cycling. It introduces the joy of cycling to all women, but especially, black women and girls. BGDB establishes a comfortable place where female cyclist can support, advise, organize meet-ups/rides and promote skill-sharing. It looks to share positive images of ladies and their bikes to affirm the truth that black girls do indeed bike. It also encourages bike advocacy, education, volunteerism and safety in all 70+ chapters nationwide. Source: Black Girls Do Bike (blackgirlsdobike.com)

Upcoming Events:
- Bike Girl Magic Virtual Ride - In celebration of National Bike Month, BGDB is hosting a Bike Girl Magic Virtual Ride, May 1-15, 2017. You can bike where ever you are, whenever you can. Complete your ride solo, with a friend or with one of 70 local BGDB chapters. Do it all the same day or spread it out. All BGDB Virtual Ride participants will earn a custom BGDB medal for completing their miles. In addition, they will have an opportunity to win prizes including a new road bike from REI. Learn more here: www.blackgirlsdobike.com/shero-magic-virtual-ride
- New York City 5 Boro Bike Tour After Party w/Black Girls Do Bike – Sunday, May 7, 2017 | Learn more here: http://bit.ly/2mK4zPi

How can listeners support Black Girls Do Bike?
Visit: www.blackgirlsdobike.com
Join a chapter: www.blackgirlsdobike.com/chapters
Shop: blackgirlsdobike.storenvy.com/
Follow:
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/blackgirlsdobike
- Twitter: twitter.com/blackgrlsdobike
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/blackgirlsdobike

March Madness: 2017 NCAA Men's & Women's Basketball Tournament

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An American Ascent - Black Girls Talk Sports - Episode 8

Sat, 11 Mar 2017 04:59:54 -0500

An American Ascent is a documentary (approx. 60 min.) about the first African-American expedition to tackle Denali while shedding light on the complex relationship many African-Americans have with the outdoors. The film documents the journey of nine African American climbers up the mountain and chronicles the many challenges of climbing the world's most iconic peaks. The goal of the film is to inspire kids in cities, particularly kids of color, to consider the outdoors. The film is produced by George Potter and written and directed by Andy Adkins. The National Outdoor Leadership School formed the team, "Expedition Denali." Source: An American Ascent website (http://www.anamericanascent.com).

Watch An American Accent by:

Purchasing the DVD on its website
Streaming it on:
- iTunes (Documentary section)
- Amazon Video (Indie Movies section)
- Google Play
- VUDU
- Vimeo
- YouTube

2017 NCAA Basketball Tournament Early Predictions

Purdue is going to win the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament
UConn is going to win the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament

Announcement

Congratulations to NBA player Dirk Nowitzki for reaching #6 on the all-time scoring list.
Congratulations Jennie Simms from Old Dominion University for being named Conference USA Player of the Year.

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Nichelle Hamilton-Hurley - Founder/Owner of Full Medal Runs

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 17:00:00 -0500

Full Medal Runs Discussion

What is Full Medal Runs (fullmedalruns.com)? – An virtual run (5k, 10k or half marathons, and monthly challenges) organization, headquartered in California, that inspires others to get moving at their own pace. It provides medals and bib numbers to each participant. A portion of the proceeds go to charitable organizations nationwide.

Announcement

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Thank you

Nichelle Hamilton-Hurley, Founder/Owner of Full Medal Runs. For more information, go to FullMedalRuns.com

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Super Bowl 51 Wrap Up

Fri, 17 Feb 2017 05:14:14 -0500

Super Bowl LI (51) Recap, NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, Sunday, February 5, 2017

Congratulations New England Patriots Super Bowl 51 Champions
Final Score: New England Patriots 34 & Atlanta Falcons 28
Black Girls Talk Sports Super Bowl 51 Twitter Chat

NBA All-Star 2017 Game

Sunday, February 19, at 8 pm (EST), in New Orleans, LA
Rekaya's Pick: East

March Madness 2017

Selection Sunday on March 12 between 6 pm & 7 pm (EST) on ESPN
Big Dance begins on March 14-15, University of Dayton Arena (Dayton, Ohio)

Announcement

Black Girls Talk Sports (podcast) Facebook Group

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Thank you, Angela Spears, the Dream Living Coach, for joining Black Girls Talk Sports. Her Dream Living Journal can be found on Amazon and BarnesandNoble.com. You can also find the journal on her website at www.dreamlivingcoach.com.

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Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Sacramento

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 19:07:37 -0500

Special Guest: Angela Spears, Author and Dream Living Coach

Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Sacramento Discussion

Built Ford Tough Series15/15 Bucking Battle
- What surprised me?
Eduardo Aparecido wins the 15/15 Bucking Battle. (See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7EyrvjYG5E)
Cooper Davis rides Cooper Tires Brown Sugar (See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-RKMLD4NQQ)
PBR Riding Basics and Judging http://www.pbr.com/en/education/riding_basics.aspx

Australian Open 2017 Discussion

Congratulations to Serena Williams for winning the Australian Open.

31st Annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD), February 1, 2017:

Theme: Expanding Opportunities
More information on NGWSD website here: http://ngwsd.org/

National Signing Day, February 1, 2017:

Congratulations high school seniors for signing letters of intent to play college football.

Super Bowl LI, February 5, 2017

Who do you think is going to win Super Bowl LI? Leave your comments below.

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2017 Conference Championship Games & Super Bowl 51 Picks

Sun, 29 Jan 2017 01:18:26 -0500

NFL 2017 Conference Championship Games:

Scores:
- Packers (21) versus Falcons (44)
  - Rekaya and Angela picked Packers
- Steelers (17) versus Patriots (36)
  - Rekaya and Angela picked Steelers
Packers vs. Falcons Discussion
Steelers vs. Patriots Discussion

NFL 2017 Super Bowl 51 Picks and Discussion:

Falcons versus Patriots
- Rekaya's pick: Patriots
- Angela's pick with scores: Falcons 33 and Patriots 32

NCAA College Basketball:

Congratulations: On January 24, 2016, Marquette Golden Eagles (74) beat Villanova Wildcats (72). Game: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Announcement

Are you watching Pro Bowl (AFC versus NFC) on January 29, 2017?

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2017 Divisional Playoffs Recaps & Conference Championship Predictions

Sat, 21 Jan 2017 16:24:28 -0500

NFL 2017 Divisional Playoffs: Actual Scores Angela's picks with scores Rekaya's picks Seahawks 20 Seahawks 28 Seahawks Falcons 36 Falcons 24 Texans 16 Texans 17 Patriots 34 Patriots 35 Patriots Packers 34 Packers 24 Cowboys 31 Cowboys 34 Cowboys Steelers 18 Steelers 35 Steelers Chiefs 16 Chiefs 24

Seahawks (20) versus Atlanta (36) Discussion

New England (34) versus Texans (16) Discussion

Packers (34) versus Cowboys (31) Discussion

Steelers (18) versus Chiefs (16) Discussion

NFL 2017 Conference Championship Games:

Packers versus Falcons
- Rekaya's Pick: Packers
- Angela's Pick: Packers
Steelers versus Patriots
- Rekaya's Pick: Steelers
- Angela's Pick: Steelers

Announcement:

Pro Bowl (AFC versus NFC) on January 29, 2017

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The 2017 Wild Card Games, Playoff Predictions & Sports News

Sat, 14 Jan 2017 20:10:39 -0500

Special Guest: Angela Spears, Author and Dream Living Coach NFL 2017 Wild Card games:

Wild Card scores:
- Raiders (14) versus Texans (27)
- Lions (6) versus Seahawks (26)
- Dolphins (12) versus Steelers (30)
- New York (13) versus Green Bay (38)

Discussion about the Dolphins versus Steelers game.
Discussion about the New York versus Green Bay game.

2017 NFL Divisional Playoff Predictions:

Rekaya's picks:
- Patriots (But secretly hopes the Texans win)
- Steelers
- Cowboys
- Seahawks
Angela's picks with scores:
- Patriots (35) and Texans (17)
- Steelers (35) and Chiefs (24)
- Packers (24) and Cowboys (27)
- Seahawks (28) and Falcons (24)

In the News:

Congratulations Clemson Tigers National Championship!
Chargers Announce Decision to Relocate to Los Angeles. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000773179/article/chargers-announce-decision-to-relocate-to-los-angeles
Michael Bennett Starts Seahawks Book Club http://www.seahawks.com/news/2016/08/16/tuesday-round-michael-bennett-starts-seahawks-book-club
Ice Cube Launches Basketball League Featuring Retired NBA Players http://thegrio.com/2016/12/28/ice-cube-launches-basketball-league-featuring-retired-nba-players/
Nigeria's First Women's Bobsled Team is Hoping to Bring Some Black Girl Magic to the 2018 Winter Olympics
- Akuoma Omeoga, Ngozi Onwumere, and Seun Adigun created the first Nigeria Women's Bobsled team. They are hoping to train and qualify for the 2018 Winter Olympics. To learn more and to support their efforts, go to their GoFundMe page:
  https://www.gofundme.com/nigeria-womens-bobsled-team http://www.essence.com/culture/nigeria-bobsled-womens-team-history-olympics

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My Super Bowl 51 Pre-Playoff Picks - Black Girls Talk Sports

Sat, 31 Dec 2016 21:58:18 -0500

Overview

Black Girls Talk Sports is a podcast where women of color discuss all things sports, including but not limited to amateur and professional football, basketball and baseball.

Why I created this podcast?

Growing up I loved and followed football, basketball, and baseball. I knew what was going on; I could call players by name; and could rattle off some stats. I enjoyed watching Doug Flutie, Joe Montana, Magic Johnson, Dr. J., Kareem, Steve Garvey, Ozzie Smith, and so on. I also I wanted to become - among many things - the first female newscaster for the National Football League. Keep in mind, the only sports that I played were kickball, dodgeball, and powderpuff football. Fast forward, life happened and here I am. I'm not an expert, but I have an opinion and I'm sure other women do too. I hope to learn something new and expand my horizon. Plus, I can always research something that I don't know and engage in a meaningful conversation with you.

Another reason why I created Black Girls Talk Sports podcast was to give women a safe space to discuss sports without male intrusion. This does not mean that I won't interview men for the podcast. It just means: You will hear me most weeks along with other women of color – some you might know and others you might not. No, I don't discriminate against other women. They are welcome here as well – just know it will be predominately women of color.

Favorite Teams

I'm from Indiana; I like the Colts and Pacers. I graduated from Indiana University, so I'm a fan of IU basketball too. I went there during the Bobby Knight era. Therefore, I will seem bias. I will, however, show respect for your team, even if it's the Cleveland Browns.

Super Bowl 51 Rundown

Sunday, February 5, 2016

Kick-off: 6:30 ET

Location: NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas

Televised: Fox

Announcers: Joe Buck (play-by-play), Troy Aikman (Analysis), and Erin Andrews and Chris Myers (Sideline Reports)

Half Time Performance: Lady Gaga

Source: Ryan, Chris. "When is Super Bowl 51? Date, kickoff, time, TV channel, halftime show for NFL 2017 big game," NJ Advance Media, December 24, 2016: Web. Accessed December 27, 2016.

Who will be playing in Super Bowl 51?

I'm predicting: Dallas Cowboys vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

Who do you think is going to the Super Bowl this year? Leave your comment below.