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[Colorado Hawks @ColoradoHawks]

After helping so many student-athletes for over 2 decades, Hawks Founder Greg Willis is in need. His health has declined and any support you can provide is greatly appreciated Please contribute if you can. #HawksFamily https://t.co/5AJzmDGuoN

[Bleacher Report @BleacherReport]

Steph Curry signs a 10-year shoe endorsement deal with Li-Ning, per @ShamsCharania 🚨🔥

Li-Ning will expand the Curry Brand globally for basketball products, athleisure, the ability for Curry to sign athletes under his brand, and a full golf line 👟

[Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings]

The Sacramento Kings organization is deeply saddened by the passing of Rick Adelman, a beloved coach whose leadership, character, and vision helped define an era of Kings basketball that inspired our city and captivated fans around the world.   

During his eight seasons in Sacramento, he led the team to unprecedented success and helped create some of the most memorable moments in franchise history. For an entire generation of Kings fans, Coach Adelman represented the very best of Sacramento basketball, and he will be remembered for the way he inspired those around him – with humility, integrity, kindness, and an unwavering belief in the power of teamwork. His leadership helped establish a culture that continues to resonate throughout our organization today.  

Our thoughts are with Mary Kay, his family, friends, former players, and all who loved him.

[Roland-Garros @rolandgarros]

A best run at Roland-Garros to be proud of ✨ @naomiosaka

#RolandGarros

[SKI @skiistiredasf]

Daniel Nwaekwe just leveled all the way up.
This king finished #3 in his class at McKinney High School, dripping in honors (yellow stole, cords, sashes, medals) as he celebrates getting Princeton bound (accepted into THREE Ivies)!!!
He earned AP Scholar with Distinction, National Merit Commended, 17 AP classes, Black Student Union President, Mr. MHS, Distinguished Student Award, and building his own business (Starstruck World LLC) as a producer & audio engineer.
From the nonstop grind to the Ivy League stage… this is Black excellence in full motion.
Let’s gooooo, Daniel! The world is yours, king! 👏🏽🔥

[The Tennis Letter @TheTennisLetter]

Naomi Osaka steps on court for her 2nd round match at Roland Garros wearing a detachable white skirt.

It’s all in the details. 💛

[The Tennis Letter @TheTennisLetter]

Coco Gauff on the importance of showcasing different styles for black hair on tour:

“I’ve said this before, I pride myself in showcasing different black hair on tour. Just so almost every girl can feel represented. The Williams sisters did that for me, so I try to do that for someone else.” ❤️

(via Roland Garros Press)

[The Tennis Letter @TheTennisLetter]

Naomi Osaka on why she chose to host a party for the black tennis players:

“You know I'm seeing a little bit of-
‘Why can't you love everyone for all skin tones?’ and ‘what if someone had an all white party?! First of all I do love everyone for who they are no matter their race + ethnicity, (I'm literally half Japanese lol). I can only speak from my experiences in my own life though, growing up as a tennis player I didn't see many people that looked like ME and I feel like it's important to celebrate them.

Secondly I feel like it's important to note that there have been all white dinners/parties. I don't know how else to tell you this, I literally seen them all the time and never had an issue with it at all. To the people who ask this question I want to ask you this question too, ‘What is it about POC getting together that unsettles you so much?’

I want to end this by saying I grew up watching my dad get discriminated against, having the cops called on him multiple times at the tennis court. There are multiple things I will apologize for in my life but celebrating being black and appreciating who we are will never be something I would consider saying sorry for. Thanks.

Actually I lied, I am sorry. I'm sorry for the people who cannot comprehend in their brains that this is not about exclusion, this is a celebration about how far we have come 🖤”

(via Naomi on Threads)

[Amunet @freakoutsideofx]

Stephanie Mills at the age of 67 years old is 🔥 ❤️💯🙏🏾👍🏿

[Christian Williams @OCfinalchapter]

Excited for this @UANextBHoops weekend in Cincinnati with @_mountainstars 17u

[Colorado Buffaloes Football @CUBuffsFootball]

Shedeur securing his degree 🎓

@ShedeurSanders x #GoBuffs

[Ty Foster @Tyfosterskii]

Fully Healthy with 2 years to play , open to all opportunities 🤲🏾

[Greg Collins @grego_collins]

Big opportunity this spring & summer with our 16U squad.

Loaded with talent and coming off a 12-3 run in the EYBL Champions League last year.

Competing for a 🍑 Jam spot 👀

We’ve got 2 roster spots open — gotta be a DUDE. Tap in.

[The Husky @Mr_Husky1]

It started with a private jet and a lie.

In early 1986, Bo Jackson was a senior at Auburn University — the reigning Heisman Trophy winner and a rare athlete dominating both football and baseball. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, holding the first overall pick in the 1986 NFL Draft, wanted him badly. Owner Hugh Culverhouse arranged a private jet to bring him to Tampa.

He told Jackson the trip had been cleared by the NCAA.

It hadn’t.

When Jackson returned, he was ruled ineligible for the rest of his senior baseball season. A season taken from him.

He believed it wasn’t a mistake.

He told Culverhouse: draft me if you want—you’ll waste the pick.

They drafted him anyway. First overall. Offered him $7.6 million.

He said no.

Instead, he signed with the Kansas City Royals for $1.07 million and went to the minor leagues. Bus rides. Empty seats. No guarantees.

From the outside, it looked irrational.

From the inside, it was principle.

On November 30, 1987 — his 25th birthday — Jackson lined up for the Los Angeles Raiders on Monday Night Football against the Seattle Seahawks. Linebacker Brian Bosworth had promised to stop him.

He didn’t.

Jackson took a handoff, broke outside, and ran 91 yards for a touchdown — past defenders, past the sideline, straight into the tunnel.

Later, he ran straight through Bosworth at the goal line.

221 rushing yards.

His fifth NFL game.

Then baseball came.

In 1989, he was named MVP of the MLB All Star Game — chasing down impossible plays and hitting a home run off Rick Reuschel that traveled nearly 450 feet.

Two sports. Two leagues. One athlete.

But the most remarkable thing about Bo Jackson wasn’t the speed or the power.

It was the refusal.

He refused to reward dishonesty.

He refused to let money erase what had been done to him.

He chose a bus ride over millions because some things matter more than numbers.

His career ended too soon — a devastating hip injury in 1991 changed everything.

But his legacy didn’t.

Bo Jackson remains the only athlete ever named an All-Star in both Major League Baseball and the National Football League.

And that legacy began with a decision.

A 22-year-old sitting on the ground in Auburn, his baseball season gone, choosing not to bend.

He didn’t break.

The world adjusted around him.

[D’Aundre Samuels @Daundresamuels0]

Check it out! 🔥🔥🔥
https://t.co/c6IzhN2yHw

[Netflix @netflix]

UNTOLD: JAIL BLAZERS premieres April 14.

In the early 2000s, the Portland Trail Blazers were stacked with talent—and surrounded by controversy.

Through firsthand stories from Rasheed Wallace, Damon Stoudamire, and Bonzi Wells, this is an unfiltered look at a team caught between brilliance and notoriety—and the media storm that followed.

[Matt Norlander @MattNorlander]

Speedy Clayton sobbing with joy into the arms of his assistant over coaching his alma mater to its first NCAA Tournament in 24 years is why March is the greatest month and college basketball is so beautiful.

[Colorado Hawks @ColoradoHawks]

@grego_collins Watched this game live. His feel for the game has continued to mature. His confidence and the confidence his team has in him was evident. Great academic student to boot. Someone’s going to get a legit steal when they get Aiden

[Greg Collins @grego_collins]

Stop playing with my guy! Coaches should be all over him at this point.

[Greg Collins @grego_collins]

Gavin Carter from UCCS has entered the D2 basketball transfer portal.

🏀 4.0 GPA
🏀 48% from the field on 285 attempts
🏀 7.6 PPG in 16 MPG

6’3 shifty guard who brings scoring ability, efficiency, and elite float game at the rim! A strong pickup for programs looking for a skilled guard who gets it done on and off the court.

@VerbalCommitsD2 @PLUTOBasketball
@Bball_CO
@smcollegehoops

[Daily Loud @DailyLoud]

JUST IN: Walter Johnson, aka “Mr. Tendernism,” wins trademark battle against Destination Smokehouse; officials confirm he now owns the rights to the name “Tendernism.” �