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• David Stern Dies At Age 77

  Jan 1, 2020 SportZ 0 Comments

  

  Former NBA commissioner David Stern died on New Years Day, 2020, at the age of 77. On December 12, 2019, he suffered a hemorrhage in his brain, undergoing prompt emergency treatment. Today, after nearly three weeks, he finally passed away.

   

  David Stern is best remembered by many as being the commissioner of the NBA for 30 years, from 1984 to 2014. He succeeded Larry O'Brien and preceded the current commissioner, Adam Silver. Stern was credited with increasing the league's popularity throughout the 1990s and 2000s. He developed a relationship between the NBA and China, expanded the league from 23 teams to 30 teams, and championed the birth of the WNBA. His efforts have forever changed the NBA, helping it to grow into its present state. He may not have worn a professional jersey or dunked a basketball, but he is definitely one of the league's greats.

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• LeBron James Suffers Injury Scare

  Dec 27, 2019 SportZ 0 Comments

  

  Last year, the Los Angeles Lakers had their season derailed and their playoff hopes thwarted when their star LeBron James suffered a groin injury during their Christmas game against the Golden State Warriors. This marked the first time James missed the playoffs since 2005, and added another losing year to the franchise's woeful streak.

   

  While the Lakers have no reason to worry about missing the playoffs this season, recently, they had a scare regarding LeBron James' prior injury, exactly one year later. After missing the last game against the Nuggests due to a muscle strain, LeBron aggravated his groin injury during the first quarter of Wednesday's game in a collision with the Clippers' Patrick Beverly. Despite finishing with 23 points, 9 rebounds, and 10 assists in a losing effort, LeBron has been advised to sit out and rehabilitate his injury. The Lakers wish to avoid a recurrence of last year's outcome; although they are the top team in the Western Conference, they have currently lost four consecutive games.

   

  LeBron is on track to play against Portland on Saturday.

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• Carmelo Anthony's Return

  Dec 6, 2019 SportZ 0 Comments

  CARMELO ANTHONY'S RETURN

  

  by Z Roney

  On November 19th, Carmelo Anthony made his long-awaited return to the NBA after signing a non-guaranteed contract with the Portland Trailblazers. Before then, his last game had been with the Houston Rockets, over a year ago, near the beginning of the 2018-19 season. Eventually, he had been traded to the Chicago Bulls, where, at the start of February, he had been waived. The return of the former scoring champion and 10-time all-star was commemorated by fans, players, and media across the league.

  Since then, Melo has played 8 games, averaging 16.9 points and 5.9 rebounds in 31 minutes despite spending a year on the sidelines. In his Trailblazers home debut, he scored 19 points and grabbed 4 rebounds against Oklahoma City. A couple days earlier, he scored a season-high 25 points in a win against the Bulls. Almost immediately after his return, he was named Western Conference Player of the Week.

  Now, his contributions have been rewarded. According to reports, the Portland Trailblazers have amended their deal, guaranteeing Carmelo's contract for the remainder of the season. In just a few months' time, he ascended from pondering retirement to once again having a full spot on a roster. Now, he'll have the rest of the season to build upon this opportunity.

   

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• Bill Russell Accepts Hall of Fame Ring After 44 Years

  Nov 30, 2019 SportZ 0 Comments

  

  By Z Roney

  In 1975, 11-time NBA champion, 5-time MVP, 3-time All-NBA first team, and 12-time all-star Bill Russell was given his merited praise and commemoration by being inducted into the Hall of Fame. For many, this is a reward of the highest honor in the world of basketball – a lifetime goal and dream to strive for – and he was the first black player to receive this accolade. However, for some unbeknownst reason at the time, Bill did not accept the symbolic ring. In fact, he continued to refuse the memento for 44 years, boycotting the ceremony.

  However, just a couple of weeks ago, his attitude towards the event changed. Hosting a private ceremony, he finally accepted the Hall of Fame ring, and gave fans his reasoning for his prior actions. There were other players who he felt deserved the honor of being the first black Hall-of-Famer besides him, such as Chuck Cooper, Sweetwater Clifton, and Earl Lloyd, who all played before him, being the first African-American players to be drafted. However, none of them were inducted before the turn of the century; Lloyd was inducted in 2003, while Clifton was inducted in 2014. Chuck Cooper was the latest to be inducted, only receiving the honor this past September. It was after this when Russell finally accepted the ring himself. Bill Russell is the greatest winner in the history of North American sports, and the achiever of countless jaw-dropping accolades – but regardless of these accomplishments, he is still a man of principle.

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• The World's First Women's Sports Museum Is On The Horizon

  Nov 21, 2019 Azariah manning 0 Comments

  The World's First Women's Sports Museum Is On The Horizon

  

   by Azariah Manning

   

  The world of sports for women is beyond just playing  an activity or physical exertion.  There is an  inspiring journey behind the women who have molded the sports industry.

   

  Women in sports showcase a compelling caliber of talent and commitment.

   

  Whether these women were athletes, coaches, executives or even broadcasters, the duties are endless to the trailblazing efforts women have contributed to the world of sports, and it is about time their remarkable efforts are highlighted and celebrated.

   

  “The much-anticipated museum will be a living, breathing museum featuring interactive, state-of-the-art exhibits that recognize the women who have given their time, talent, tears and triumphs to defy gender stereotypes and lead all women to heights beyond expectation.”

               -Womenssportsmuseum.org https://womenssportsmuseum.org/#title-canvas

   

  Believe it or not the world has yet to see an entire assemblage, or national museum solely commemorating the women who have given their talent and courageous efforts to the industry.

  The Women’s Sports Museum is set to launch in the city of Sarasota, Florida.

  The WSM organization has a set five year plan.

   The first 3 years have been dedicated to the pop up exhibit experiences along with raising awareness through annual galas and launch events to drive sponsorships and community support to assure the historic exhibit becomes a reality.

  The WSM organization has yet to secure a permanent location but is very close to beginning processes of building the dynasty.

   

  The Women’s sports museum  is more than just creating another accolade collective. Its inspires young women and girls through the lens of sports.

  It challenges the social barriers stemmed upon women involving their truths and passion in a male dominated industry.

   It showcases the complexities and dynamism that only women can overcome. The WSM movement is revolutionary.

   

   

   

   

  “THE SIGNIFICANCE OF HAVING A WOMEN’S SPORTS MUSEUM GOES BEYOND GIVING US A VOICE... WE NEED A PERMANENT PLACE THAT SHOWCASES OUR HISTORY, CELEBRATES OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND INSPIRES OUR FUTURE GENERATIONS.” 

  FORMER WORLD NO. 1 AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL TENNIS PLAYER

                                                -Billie Jean King

   

   

   

  In the effort to begin the construction of this women empowered establishment. Anyone can be apart of herstory by donating to the Women’s Sports Museum. The contributions can help fulfill the museums initiatives  that entail; funding for the preview center that will lead into the build of the WSM facility, Traveling pop-up exhibits and Public speaking forums to raise awareness. You can donate by going to their website. https://womenssportsmuseum.org/#title-canvas

   Read more about it here:

  https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/museums/after-20-years-national-womens-history-museum-still-seeking-bricks-and-mortar-home/2013/10/03/ba61f47a-26b9-11e3-b75d-5b7f66349852_story.html

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3MQsISjXW0

   

   

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