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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

References https://www.thehistorymakers.org/biography/calvin-peete-44 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calvin_Peete

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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/

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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

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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/

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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Gridiron Queendom - https://gridironqueendom.com/

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

Blitz Champz - https://blitzchampz.com/

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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

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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

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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.

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LA84 Foundation – www.la84.org

Play Equity Fund – www.playequityfund.org

Los Angeles, California

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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

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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

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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!

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

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Curtis Anderson, Podcast Producer

NCAA Name, Image and Likeness (NIL)

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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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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.

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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/

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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/

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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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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

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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.

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

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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

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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/

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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/

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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

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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

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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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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.

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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

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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/

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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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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

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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/

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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/

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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

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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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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

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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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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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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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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

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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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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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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

Wikipedia Contributors. (2021, July 31). 2020 Summer Olympics. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_Summer_Olympics

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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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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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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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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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 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

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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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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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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/

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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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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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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.

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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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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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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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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

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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.

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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

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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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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:
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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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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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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

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

Source:
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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?

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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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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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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

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Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Kansas City, Missouri
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Tipping Your Cap

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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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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.

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

Source:
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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

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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

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Tamika Catchings

Tea’s Me Café

https://www.teasmeindy.com/

John Bronson

Finger Licking Dutch Stroopwafels

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Nate Daniels

Book: “So You Want To Be A Pro?”

http://www.danielssportsperformance.com

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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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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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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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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.

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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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)

Sunday, February 2, 2020 | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL

Stadium: Hard Rock Stadium

Super Bowl 54 Halftime Show: Jennifer Lopez, Shakira

AFC-NFC Pro Bowl, January 26, 2020

Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Florida

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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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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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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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