Rickey Smiley HBCU Tour

Basketball player, LeBron James has addressed the American high school drop out crisis in a new PSA for for The U.S. Army and the Ad Council. According to boostup.org, 46% of all African Americans and 44% of all Hispanics do not graduate high school. The Huffington Post reports: “Just like the public service announcement says, […]

NEW YORK (AP) — Barry Larkin was elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame on Monday with plenty of room to spare. SEE ALSO: Romney Takes Huge Lead The former Cincinnati Reds shortstop was chosen on 495 of 573 ballots (86 percent) in voting announced by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America, well above the necessary […]

Hank Haney, former swing coach to Tiger Woods, has written a book about his six years working with the golf legend. Titled “The Big Miss,” the book is set to be released in March. SEE ALSO: Romney Takes Huge Lead In a recent interview, Haney told the Associated Press he’s not trying to take pot […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is beginning the week by hosting the NBA world champion Dallas Mavericks at the White House. SEE ALSO: Teen Beaten Unconscious Over Bus Seat Obama, who roots regularly for the Chicago Bulls in his adopted home town, will congratulate the Mavericks for winning the 2011 championship title. He also […]

Muhammad Ali is coming home to Louisville to celebrate another milestone – his 70th birthday. SEE ALSO: Man Sues Wiz Khalifa Over Hit Song The iconic heavyweight boxing champion will bask in the limelight once again at a private birthday bash on the evening of Jan. 14 at the Muhammad Ali Center in downtown Louisville. […]

Ohio State linebacker Tyler Moeller, complained about racial slurs being used by Florida towards him in Ohio State’s 24-17 loss in the Gator Bowl. Moeller claims that several Florida players called him “cracker” which led to tensions between the two teams. Yahoo Sports reports: “They’re classless. That’s the way I’d put it,” Moeller said, according […]

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark will not play in Sunday’s playoff game vs. the Denver Broncos due to his Sickle Cell Anemia condition. The high altitude of Denver’s Mile High Stadium, could possibly have a negative affect on Clark’s condition and he previously had to have a gall bladder removed and lost 30 pounds to […]

Although Serena Williams has won more career prize money than any other female athlete in history, she admitted to CNN that she “actually never liked sports.” SEE ALSO: Why Black Women Are The New Face Of The Weight Loss Industry The 23-time Grand Slam title winner and part owner of an NFL team, continued: I […]

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are dumping coach Raheem Morris, although not necessarily their determination to win with one of the NFL’s youngest teams. Morris was fired Monday after three seasons that raised questions about ownership’s commitment to winning because the club has resisted spending large amounts of money in free agency. […]

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Oregon’s incredible offense busted up Wisconsin and the record books on the way to the Ducks’ first Rose Bowl victory in 95 years. Darron Thomas passed for three touchdowns, De’Anthony Thomas scored on runs of 91 and 64 yards, and the No. 6 Ducks earned their first bowl victory under coach […]