Category: National News

‘Underground’ Cast Applaud Harriet Tubman on $20 Bill

‘Underground’ Cast Applaud Harriet Tubman on $20 Bill

“We’re excited that we’re starting to represent our actual history,” Joe Pokaski tells TheWrap. With the news that Harriet Tubman will replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill, the cast and creators of WGN America’s Underground Railroad series “Underground” could not be happier. “We’ve always said the show ‘Underground’ is about American heroes, so to finally…

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Browns Receiver Josh Gordon Fails Drug Test

Browns Receiver Josh Gordon Fails Drug Test

The return of Cleveland Browns star Josh Gordon is in jeopardy as results of a March drug test are reported to have returned positive for marijuana.  The news suppresses optimism within the Browns organization that the troubled receiver’s recent application for reinstatement will be granted, with league sources telling ESPN’s Adam Schefter that the process…

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Boxer Adrien Broner Arrested…Again

Boxer Adrien Broner Arrested…Again

For the second time in two weeks, boxer Adrien “The Problem” Broner found himself detained in police custody, Tuesday. The former Floyd Mayweather understudy was booked at 10:19 a.m. in Ohio, shortly after being pulled over by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department on a warrant for parole violation. It has been a busy month for…

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Ray Allen To Open Organic Fast-Food Restaurant In Miami, FL

Ray Allen To Open Organic Fast-Food Restaurant In Miami, FL

The environmentally friendly restaurant will serve healthy cuisine at an affordable cost, and will even have a rooftop garden to supply the kitchen with fresh herbs, vegetables, and leafy greens. If what you seek doesn’t exist yet, “be the change” and create it! That’s what former Celtics star Ray Allen and his wife, Shannon Brown,…

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NFL’s Will Smith Murdered

NFL’s Will Smith Murdered

Former New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith was shot and killed late Saturday in New Orleans, according to the Times-Picayune. He was 34. New Orleans police said Smith and his wife were the victims of a double shooting about 11:29 p.m. Saturday in the city’s Lower Garden District, the Times-Picayune reports. Smith and his…

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The Answer: Yes

The Answer: Yes

Former Philadelphia 76er and 9 time All-Star player also known as The Answer received his answer. The answer was YES!! Our Allen Iverson was elected this morning to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Sept 9th 2016! I say “our Allen” because Iverson definitely stayed true to himself throughout the course of his careers giving…

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5 REASONS TO ATTEND THE SCM AWARDS

5 REASONS TO ATTEND THE SCM AWARDS

Last year I attended the SCM awards for the first time. I’d heard about it and even seen different things via my social media outlets but had never experienced the SCMs for myself. I had a million different things I was scheduled  to do on the date the awards were set last year, and although…

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Chumlee Of ‘Pawn Stars’ Arrested

Chumlee Of ‘Pawn Stars’ Arrested

Austin “Chumlee” Russell, one of the stars of the popular History show “Pawn Stars,” was arrested in Las Vegas on Wednesday during an investigation into a sexual assault case. No charges have been filed in connection with the alleged assault, which is still under investigation, Deadline reported. However, police found at least one gun as…

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Derek Fisher “I Wasn’t Fired Over Matt Barnes Incident”

Derek Fisher “I Wasn’t Fired Over Matt Barnes Incident”

A month after being fired as the head coach for the New York Knicks, Derek Fisher cleared the air and addressed rumors related to the firing in an essay for Sports Illustrated’s “The Cauldron.” While media outlets claimed that Fisher was fired as a result of his altercation with former Lakers teammate Matt Barnes, Fisher…

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Kobe Bryant Fakes Out LeBron James

Kobe Bryant Fakes Out LeBron James

Kobe Bryant faced off with LeBron James for the last time in his career on Thursday (March 10) night, and the two athletes gave fans quite the show. During the first quarter the Lakers superstar faked out LeBron, sending the crowd to its feet. While Kobe outscored LeBron, 26-24, the Cavs ultimately won the game…

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