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Michael Jordan Donates $7M to Charlotte Clinics
In the past, many have criticized Michael Jordan for staying silent during trying times that affect people who mostly purchase his products. However, Michael Jordan is putting his money where the critic’s mouths are, as he reportedly donated seven million dollars to clinics in at-risk communities located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Jordan and his brand are set to work with Novant Health, who announced Jordan’s donation earlier Monday. Jordan spokesperson Estee Portnoy said that their company and Novant began working together a few years ago, as Jordan was in search of ways he could help poor and disadvantaged communities in Charlotte. Portnoy noted that Jordan “really wanted to do something…
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NBA Fines LA Lakers $500,000 for Tampering
The LA Lakers have been fined by the NBA for violating the league’s anti-tampering rules when they were pursuing Paul George. The fine amounted to $500,000. Before George was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Lakers GM Rob Pelinka reportedly had inappropriate contact with George’s agent. The league had warned Magic Johnson about comments he made when appearing on Late Night with Jimmy Kimmel. SOURCE: VLADTV
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NBA Warriors Unanimously Vote to Skip White House Visit
Per reports, less than 24 hours after becoming the 2017 NBA Finals champions, the Warriors have decided to decline the White House visit. With President Trump in office, there have been many conversations about if athletes should take political stands by choosing to refuse traditional championship White House visits. Many of the Patriot players skipped out on their visit with Trump after winning the Super Bowl. While no one from the Warriors organization or the White House has released a statement about the report, reporter Shaun King and CNBC analyst Josh Brown have both shared the information. It should be noted that the Warriors did attend the White House ceremony…
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Kevin Durant Named 2017 Finals MVP
Not only did he win his first NBA Finals, but Kevin Durant was named the MVP on Monday (June 12) night. The Warriors baller averaged 35.2 points per game, and was an integral part of Golden State walking away with the championship this year. NBA – Your 2017 #NBAFinals MVP, Kevin Durant! Congrats, @KDTrey5 pic.twitter.com/lYyBLxBQIQ — ☇ASAP Sports News☇ (@ASAP_SportsNews) June 13, 2017 SOURCE: VLADTV
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Chicago Bulls Matched $1M Donation to Schools
When Chance the Rapper made a call-to-arms to every major company in Chicago and across the United States, someone finally answered the call of duty. In a press conference this Friday, March 31 at Paul Robeson high school, he revealed that the Chicago Bulls has matched his $1 Million dollar donation to Chicago Public Schools. In the same breath, he has also announced his New Chance Arts and Literature Fund which will partner with Ingenuity Inc. in an effort to seek out and provide financial resources to CPS schools “in desperate need of an arts program,” Chance said. In his attempt to help support the budget strapped Chicago Public Schools…
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Gucci Mane & Keyshia Ka’oir Engaged
It’s been no secret that Gucci Mane and Keyshia Ka’Oir have been holding each other down for quite some time. Since Gucci’s release they had mostly been seen on social media since Gucci was on house arrest immediately following his release. However recently all that changed. Gucci was released from house arrest and is a free man again. While recently attending a Atlanta Hawks game they not only got caught on the “kiss cam” but Gucci also whipped out a HUGE diamond ring and proposed to Keyshia right there, middle of the basketball court, in front of everyone on the big screens and all. Of course, she’s said yes. Check…
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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, are doing. After struggling to feed their son, who has Type 1 diabetes, healthy food on-the-go, the couple decided that it was time to invest in a vision which might benefit other families striving to live and eat better. Shannon, who is a cooking show host, said in a press release: “I had an aha…
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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 claims that his personal life had nothing to do with him leaving the Knicks. “At no time did anyone at that meeting express to me that stories about my personal life were distracting from the collective task at hand, or – more important – that any of my players had expressed to management that they…
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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 120-108. SOURCE: VLADTV
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Game Facing 3 Years For Fight With Cop
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