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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)

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

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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

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. http://bartandnadia.com

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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Host Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share an update on the Xtreme Football League (XFL). They discuss XFL rules and standings. They also mention teams and players to watch for the 2020 season.

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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

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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?

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)

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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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Host Rekaya Gibson highlights the National Football League (NFL) Thursday Night Football game: Baltimore Ravens vs New York Jets. She shares her picks for Week 15. She discusses the NFL playoff picture and mentions who’s in and who’s out. 

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss college football conference title games for top ranked teams. They share their picks for the Big Ten Conference Championship, SEC championship, ACC championship, PAC-12 championship and Big-12 championship. They also congratulate North Carolina A&T Aggies for heading to the Celebration Bowl on December 21, 2019. Gibson explains what happens when an offensive and defensive player catch the ball simultaneously.

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears are gearing up for Thanksgiving 2019. In this special episode, they discuss who’s invited to dinner and why. They also share what they plan to say to each guest. Find out who is bringing the seafood gumbo; leading the electric slide; and getting uninvited. #KeepItSporty

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share their opinions about the most overrated and underrated NBA players in the league for the 2019-2020 season. This heated debate includes Portland Trailblazers Damian Lillard, Oklahoma City Thunder Chris Paul, Washington Wizard John Wall, Boston Celtics Gordon Hayward, Denver Nuggets Jamal Murray, Toronto Raptors Pascal Siakam, and many more. #KeepItSporty

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears chat with Naya Tapper, a professional women’s rugby player for the USA Women’s Eagles Sevens team. She discusses her rugby roles and responsibilities, training for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and being the top try scorer. She also shares what she loves about rugby and the challenges. #KeepItSporty 

Hi. My name is Naya Tapper! I am a professional women's rugby player for the USA Women's Eagles Sevens team. I am originally from South Carolina, and attended college at The University of North Carolina, where I graduated in 2016.  I began my rugby career playing for UNC in 2012.  I began playing for the Eagles since 2016.  I currently reside in Chula Vista California, where I train at the Olympic Training Center. For the 2018-2019 season, the Eagles qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which I will be competing in beginning at the end of July. The Eagles placed second for the year long tournament among our international peers. In the final leg of the tournament, in Biarritz France, we took home the gold medal for that leg of the tournament, beating the New Zealand Black Ferns in the gold medal match. At the moment, we are number 1 in the world after our first tournament of the season in Colorado. I currently hold the title of All Time Leading Try Scorer for the Women's Eagles Sevens Team, with 80 tries in my career.

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Host Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears give their update for the National Football League (NFL) Week 9. They discuss the Arizona Cardinals vs San Francisco 49ers game and who can beat the 49ers. They share their predictions for this week’s games. They also talk about college football’s Top 5 ranked teams: LSU, Alabama, Ohio State, Clemson and Penn State.

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss some of the biggest scandals in sports history. They give details about the outcomes. They also share their opinions about the ones they remember.

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Host Rekaya Gibson chats with special guest Author Andra Douglas, a national champion athlete in rugby and women’s tackle football. She discusses her career as a football player, being the owner of the New York Sharks (now New York Wolves) women’s professional football team, and her latest book, “Black and Blue.” She also shares her predictions about the future of women’s football.

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Andra Douglas is the author of Black and Blue, a novel loosely based on her own story.  A national champion athlete in rugby and women's tackle football, she was the owner of the New York Sharks Women's Pro Football team for nineteen years and is the founder of the Fins Up! Foundation for Female Athletes, a non-profit to benefit at-risk teens.  In addition to her love of football, Andra is a professional artist and served as a Vice President/Creative Director at Time Warner for many years. Today, she lives with her parrot, 'Pie' in New York’s Greenwich Village where she creates mixed-media artwork.  To learn more, visit: www.andradouglasart.com. She is a native of central Florida and a graduate of Florida State University and Pratt Institute. 

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share their opinions about California Senate Bill 206 which allows athletes to be compensated for the use of their name, image or likeness. California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the bill into law that takes effect January 1, 2023. It still prohibits schools from paying athletes.

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Host Rekaya Gibson discusses quarterback injuries and backup replacements. She gives her predictions about which teams will remain undefeated and winless this season. She discloses which team is worse than the Miami Dolphins. She shares why she enjoys watching Ravens Lamar Jackson and Chiefs Patrick Mahomes play each other. She speaks her mind about Antonio Brown playing for a National Football League (NFL) team this season. She also picks the NFL Week 4 winners. Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast celebrates it 150th episode. #KeepItSporty

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears chat with Carla Williams-Lee, the co-founder of the Girls Football Association (GFA) in Las Vegas, Nevada. They discuss the GFA movement and its efforts to expand girls flag football across the country. Williams-Lee also shares how people can bring GFA to its community.

Carla Williams-Lee co-founded Girls Football Association in May 2019. She and has been an integral part in building and branding the organization from a grassroots perspective. Her introduction to the sports industry was as PR and Marketing Director for the Las Vegas Showgirlz, women’s tackle football team in 2012. She is also the co-host of BlogTalkRadio’s 4 Quarters with Coach Lee, a podcast all about girls and football.  She is an MBA professional with expertise in social media, digital media and public relations. As CEO, Carla is committed to building the GFA brand and bringing exposure to a significantly untapped market as we continue to expand across the U.S. For more information, go to www.girlsfootballassocation.org.

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Host Rekaya Gibson hits the road with special guest Ebonee Pope, owner of Cleatsheet. They head to the District of Columbia for the Georgetown Hoyas vs Marist Red Foxes football game. They discuss the journey and the match-up. They also share their post-game dining experience at Lincoln restaurant where they learn the fate of Raiders Antonio Brown.

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the NCAA football season. They give an update on the Florida vs Miami matchup, and share their predictions for upcoming games. They also examine players and teams to watch in the College Football Rankings, AP Top 25 Poll.

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the National Football League (NFL) Top 100 Players of 2019. They share which players should’ve been in the Top 10. They also debate which players are overrated and underrated. #KeepItSporty

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears chat with Danita Johnson, the President and Chief Operating Officer of the Los Angeles Sparks. She discusses her career working in the WNBA, NBA, and the NBA G League. She shares insights on increasing attendance, securing corporate sponsorships and developing community partnerships for the Sparks. She also shares her thoughts about the future of the WNBA.

About Danita Johnson

Danita Johnson was named the President and Chief Operating Officer of the Los Angeles Sparks. on January 7, 2019, returning to the organization where she served as Senior Vice President from 2014-2017. Most recently, she served as Director of Business Operations for the Los Angeles Clippers in 2018. She is one of the only high-level sports executives to serve in management roles in the WNBA, NBA and NBA G League. Johnson is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. She hails from Fayetteville, North Carolina and attended Western Carolina University where she earned her degree in Sports Management.

Danita Johnson was named President and COO of the Los Angeles Sparks on Jan. 7, 2019, returning to the organization where she served as Senior Vice President from 2014-2017. Most recently, she served as Director of Business Operations for the Los Angeles Clippers in 2018.

Johnson brings an expertise in ticket sales, corporate partnerships, community programs, public speaking and digital media and marketing to the Sparks as one of the only high-level sports executives to serve in management roles in the WNBA, NBA and NBA G League.

During her tenure as President and COO, Johnson has already helped the Sparks lead the league in corporate sponsorship dollars earned, and oversaw the team’s signing of the largest community-based partnership in WNBA history with the Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veteran Affairs, Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health and California Mental Health Services Authority. The year-long campaign, called Spark The True You, is centered around spotlighting military women and their families and raising awareness about mental health.

Under her leadership, the Sparks have increased media coverage and social media engagement which helped lead to a Home Opener that drew over 12,000 fans to Staples Center. In addition, Johnson has represented the Sparks with public appearances at South by Southwest and the Sports Business Journal’s 2019 CAA World Congress of Sports.

In her prior role with the Sparks, Johnson helped launch the year-long #WeAreWomen campaign, which culminated in selling out all three levels of Staples Center, a historic attendance of 19,000. Overall, ticket sales increased by 50 percent during her tenure, setting the stage for the Sparks leading the league in attendance in 2017 and 2018. In addition, Johnson implemented the Sparks annual marketing campaigns and launched a community busing program to transport underserved communities to Sparks games.

Johnson got her start in sports management as an intern with the Fayetville Patriots, the first NBA G League team, eventually being hired full-time with the organization. Johnson then helped launch multiple sports franchises including the Bakersfield Jam of the NBA G League and the Tulsa Shock of the WNBA when they moved from Detroit.

Johnson developed a reputation for being a top seller and went on to finish second in the WNBA in ticket sales with the Phoenix Mercury in 2008. In total, Johnson has 14 years of industry experience working for the Sparks, Clippers, Washington Mystics, Tulsa Shock, Phoenix Mercury and Phoenix Suns.

Outside the WNBA, Johnson sits on the board of the Share Winter Foundation, is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and is a WISE Within Mentor. She has a passion for travel, cooking and mentoring young professionals. Johnson hails from Fayetteville, North Carolina and attended Western Carolina University where she earned her degree in Sports Management.

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the Canadian Football League (CFL). They share their thoughts about CFL teams and players to watch this season. Angela lists her top CFL players of all time. The 107th Grey Cup will be held on November 24, 2019, at McMahon Stadium, Calgary.

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Host Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the 2019 Wimbledon tennis tournament results. They share their thoughts about Cori 'Coco' Gauff’s performance and reveal some facts about her background. They also mention attending the upcoming U.S. Open tennis tournament in August.  

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) championship win. They share facts about the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup and other stats about the USWNT. They express their support for equal pay in women’s soccer.

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U.S. Soccer (2019, July 7). USA Wins Back-To-Back Women’s World Cup Titles With 2-0 Triumph Against the Netherlands: Match Report. Retrieved July 11, 2019. https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2019/07/usa-vs-netherlands-match-report-recap-stats-highlights

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears give updates on the NBA Free Agency. They share their thoughts about the Kawhi Leonard trade. They discuss the Paul George trade. They address the rumors about Russell Westbrook wanting to leave Oklahoma. They also mention teams to watch in the 2019-2020 NBA Season.

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears give updates on the NBA Free Agency. They share their thoughts about the trade deals for Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Malcolm Brogdon and many more. They give their predictions about which team Toronto Kawhi Leonard will join. They announce Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast is now on the Pandora app.

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Host Rekaya Gibson chats with Monique A.J. Smith, a 30-year sports management veteran, about her careers in sports. Currently, she’s a leadership strategist for athletic departments and athletic administrators. She discusses her tenure at the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) as an administrator. She reveals what services she offers under her consulting business, Seeds of Empowerment, LLC. She also shares the mission of her weekly podcast, “A Chat in the Garden with Monique A.J. Smith.”

About Monique A.J. Smith

Monique AJ Smith, a Sports Management veteran of 30 years, launched her consulting business Seeds of Empowerment ® LLC, full-time March 2013 where she is a leadership strategist for Athletic Departments and Individuals who wish to advance in Athletics/Sports. The B.O.S.S. Network has listed Seeds of Empowerment® as one of 50 businesses to watch. Smith is a Hampton University Adjunct teaching Sports Management courses.​ As the host of the nationally recognized​ weekly podcast "A Chat in the Garden with Monique A.J. Smith, Where Significance Blooms in Athletics & Sports”​ she spotlights Women of Color in Athletics/Sports to her​ 1.4K​ Followers.​

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears give a sports roundup as of June 22, 2019. They cover the Women’s World Cup, the Anthony Davis trade, the NBA Draft among other news. They also discuss Lakers LeBron James still playing in the NBA when his son joins. They also ask listeners: What can Major League Baseball do to increase attendance? Leave your voicemail response by clicking link here: https://www.speakpipe.com/blackgirlstalksports.

This episode is dedicated to Virginia Beach mass shooting victims and their families.

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears chat with Annice Canady, the first female to officiate an NCAA football game. She gives insight about her journey as an official while battling cancer. She also shares tips for working in a male dominated field.  

About Annice Canady

Annice Canady was the first female football referee to officiate a NCAA game in 2000. She is revered as a trailblazer, opening the door for other women. Annice is a powder keg. She doesn’t shy away from reporting harsh realities. This strong attitude immediately hooks the audience. She reveals what it was like to be the “first” on the field from coaches, fans, and her male counterparts throughout her career as she reflects on the challenges of being the only woman on the field. After several decades refereeing, she transitioned to the NFL as an officiating scout, recruiting talent into their development pool. Learn more about Canady in the documentary, Her Turf, the untold story of three female referees. www.herturf.com

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the NBA Finals matchup: Golden State Warriors vs Toronto Raptors. They give their predictions for Game 4. They share what its going to take for each team to win.

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears chat with special guest Tonia Walker who was recently named the Athletic Director (AD) at Bluefield College. She is the first female athletic director and the college’s first full-time athletic director. They discuss her career in athletics and share her vision as the AD. She also gives her prediction for the NBA Championship.

Tonia Walker completed her 4th year as Director of Athletics and her 18th season at Winston-Salem State University Department of Athletics. Her competitive excellence guided the Rams to 8 NCAA Division II tournament appearances, 15 CIAA Championships Titles, 9 CIAA Divisional Titles and eight Coach of the Year honors. Under Walker’s leadership, she was able to raise in excess of $1.5 M for program operations. Additionally, she was successful in spearheading a partnership with Modern Automotive as the exclusive automobile sponsor. She currently serves as a board member for Women Leaders in College Sports and the Chair of the Western Triad Region Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Walker graduated with a master’s degree from Old Dominion University in Recreation and Sports Administration. Walker will begin her leadership of Bluefield College Athletics on July 1, 2019.

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss siblings who participate in the same sport. Some athletes include National Basketball League players Stephen and Seth Curry, professional tennis players Venus and Serena Williams, and Major League Baseball players Melvin and Justin Upton. They highlight their careers and share some interesting facts.   

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Sports discuss the NBA Draft Lottery Results. They explain how it works and share the top 14 picks. They give their reaction to New Orleans Pelicans winning the No. 1 pick. They review the NBA Draft top prospects and make their own predictions, including Zion Williamson going to the Pelicans. The 2019 NBA Draft will be held on Thursday, June 20, at 7 p.m., in the Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York. Watch it on ESPN. 

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the NBA Semi-Finals matchups: Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets, Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers, and Toronto Raptors vs Philadelphia 76ers. They share their thoughts about the Milwaukee Bucks advancing to the Finals by beating the Boston Celtics. In other news, they announce that Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast is on Instagram

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears chat with Olympic triple jumper Keturah Orji about her career as an athlete. She gives us insight on training for the 2020 Olympics and possibly becoming the first American woman to win a medal in the triple jump. She also shares what inspired her to create the mentor group, Amara’s Pride.

Olympic triple jumper Keturah “KO” Orji is a four-time USA champion and one of the most prominent young stars in track and field.  After finishing fourth at the 2016 Olympic Games at age 20, KO has an opportunity to become the first American woman to win a medal in the triple jump event at the 2020 Olympics.

KO is a 2018 graduate of the University of Georgia, where she won 8 NCAA titles (7 in the triple jump, 1 in the long jump), set two NCAA records, received the prestigious Bowerman Award (the highest honor in collegiate track and field), and earned recognition as the 2018 NCAA Woman of the Year, a distinction given to one graduating senior selected from all sports and divisions of college athletics.  Amidst all of these accolades, KO maintained a 3.97 GPA.

As a student-athlete, KO formed a mentorship program called Amara's Pride for eighth grade girls from low-income backgrounds, which she still runs.

KO now competes professionally as a triple jumper and long jumper for Atlanta Track Club while pursuing a graduate degree in Sports Management at the University of Georgia. 

Follow Keturah on Twitter @KeturahOji and Instagram @ktorr1

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears highlight the African Americans players in the 2019 Major Baseball League such as New York Yankees Aaron Judge, Boston Red Sox “Mookie” Betts, and Cleveland Indians Greg Allen. They also encourage listeners to watch the sport and/or attend a game this season. #KeepItSporty

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the National Basketball Association (NBA) Playoffs, first round matchups. They give an update on three series: Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Clippers; Portland Trail Blazers vs Oklahoma City Thunder, and Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics. They also share their predictions.

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the women’s college basketball championship game between Notre Dame vs Baylor. They give their reactions about the men’s college basketball championship game between Virginia and Texas Tech. They also share their results of the ESPN Tournament Challenge for the Black Girl Talk Sports Podcast group.

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the men’s college basketball Final Four matchup: Virginia vs Auburn and Michigan State vs Texas Tech. They also share their thoughts about the women’s college basketball Final Four matchup: Oregon vs Baylor and University of Connecticut vs Notre Dame. They give their predictions for the Final Four games and the championship.

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Host Rekaya Gibson discusses the NCAA Women’s Basketball Elite Eight games: Connecticut vs Louisville and Oregon vs Mississippi State. She gives her thoughts about Iowa vs Baylor and Stanford vs Notre Dame. She also shares her predictions for the Final Four and Championship.

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Host Rekaya Gibson gives an update on the NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament. She discusses the winners and losers. She also shares her predictions for the final four and championship games. #KeepItSporty

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share an update on the NFL free agency, including Odell Beckham, Jr. going to the Cleveland Browns; Nick Foles signing with the Jacksonville Jaguars; and Antonio Brown heading west to the Oakland Raiders. They share their opinions about the winners and losers. They also comment about the contract deals.  

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the NBA’s proposal to lower the draft age from 19 to 18. They share their opinions as to whether this is a good or bad move for basketball. In other news, they mention three NBA athletes who recently made history.

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid collusion case and the settlement reached by the National Football League (NFL). They share their opinions about what happened and the chances of Kaepernick playing in the NFL again. They also address rumors about the monetary settlement and teams that might be interested.

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the 2019 National Signing Day that was held on February 6. They show love to the top, high school football recruits; highlight players to watch next season; and mention the winners among college football teams. Congratulations to this year’s recruiting class! #KeepItSporty 

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss men's college basketball games:

They give an update on Zion Williamson. They also share what top 25 teams to watch during March Madness.

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears chat with Shaunagh Brown, a professional rugby player with the Harlequins Ladies in the United Kingdom. She discusses her journey as an athlete and rugby player. She also shares details about The Game Changer hosted by the Harlequins Ladies. The annual celebration of the women’s game takes place at The Stoop, Saturday, March 30, kick-off 14:00 (2:00 p.m.). Harlequins Ladies will face Gloucester Hartpury in an exciting rugby match. This year’s theme, ‘Heroes make History,’ will showcase the Club’s players who are also firefighters, soldiers, teachers, and others alike.

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share their thoughts about “The Big Game” between the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams. They mention some of the NFL Honors’ winners. They also list the NFL Draft order.

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears highlight National Football League (NFL) players who attended Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). They breakdown the number of current NFL players and the Hall of Famers from HBCUs. They also mention the top NFL positions of those from HBCUs; and the one HBCU player you can see in Super Bowl 53.

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the NFC and AFC Championship games. They share their thoughts about the “no-call” in the Rams vs Saints game. They give their predictions for Super Bowl 53.  

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears give an update about the WNBA Players Association’s decision to opt out of its collective bargaining agreement (CBA). They discuss the WNBA’s search for a new president. They share their opinions about league's future.

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss which NFL coaches were fired on Black Monday. They give their opinions about which ones were warranted. They also share some NFL news. #KeepItSporty

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the college football bowl games: the Cotton Bowl Classic, the Orange Bowl, the Rose Bowl and the Sugar Bowl. They share their pick for the College Football Playoff National Championship game. In addition, they give their opinions about the NFL Wild Card games, players and teams. They include some interesting NFL facts to add to your knowledge bank.

Key Dates

College Football Playoff National Championship, Monday, January 7, Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California

2019 Pro Bowl, Sunday, January 27, Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Florida

Super Bowl LIII, Sunday, February 3, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears chat about travel violations among NBA players, some tend to go unnoticed. Who are the biggest offenders?

Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast also celebrates its 2-year anniversary by discussing where they have travelled the past two years. The hosts list where they want to travel in 2019. Thank you for listening

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears chat with Ebonee Pope about her company Enjenuity Media. She discusses its current project Cleatsheet, a sports education site dedicated to teaching football basics. She also shares her picks for the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship. #KeepItSporty

About Ebonee Pope

Ebonee Pope is a Chief Executive Officer of Enjenuity Media, a boutique media consulting and creative services agency that specializes in brand strategy and creative development, social media training and multimedia production. She also is the owner of Cleat Sheet, a sports education site dedicated to teaching the basics about sports. The Virginia native attended Spelman College and Clark Atlanta University. 

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears chat about the 2018 Heisman Trophy winner, Kyler Murray, and the other finalists. They discuss the college football playoffs and the upcoming bowl games. They also give their predictions for the 2018 College Football National Playoff Championship game.  

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share more than 10 Christmas gift ideas for sports fans. #KeepItSporty

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discusses men’s and women’s college basketball. They share rankings and teams to watch this season. #KeepItSporty

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears chat about last week’s games between LSU and Texas A&M, and Ohio State and Michigan. They also discuss the College Football Playoffs and share their top four picks. In the National Football League, they give their take on the current standings, teams to beat and teams to watch. In the Canadian Football League, they mention the Calgary Stampeders, Grey Cup Champions!

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the NBA Trade and rumors. They give their opinions about the Warriors Draymond Green and Kevin Durant drama. They share the NBA standings (Top 5) for the eastern and western conferences.       

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss college football games: Alabama vs LSU,

Penn St. vs Michigan, West Virginia vs Texas, and North Carolina A&T vs Norfolk State. They share their college football predictions for week 11. They give an overview of NFL games:  Saints vs Rams, Cowboys vs Titans, Patriots vs Packers, and Panthers vs Steelers. They also share their NFL predictions for week 10.

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears give a sports roundup for women’s basketball, baseball, gymnastics, professional football, women’s tennis, college football, professional basketball, college basketball, and hockey. This includes a discussion about the National Football League trade – the winners and losers; Maryland firing Coach DJ Durkin for a second time; and folks hating on the Los Angeles Lakers. They also share their thoughts about the Cleveland Browns firing Head Coach Hue Jackson. #KeepItSporty

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears chat with Jashell Mitchell who serves as the Manager, Diversity and Inclusion for the National Football League (NFL). She discusses programs that the NFL has created to promote diversity and inclusion. She shares advice for those interested in pursuing a career in the NFL. She also gives listeners insight on her career path.

About Jashell Mitchell

Antoinette “Jashell” Mitchell serves as the Manager, Diversity & Inclusion for the National Football League. She is responsible for HBCU Programming, Women's Programming, and College Relations. Prior to joining the NFL, Mitchell spent three seasons overseeing football operations at North Carolina Central University. In 2017, she was named assistant athletics director for internal operations and assistant senior woman administrator. Mitchell spent the previous three years at the University of Memphis, working two seasons as the executive assistant to the head football coach and as administrative assistant to the deputy athletics director. During her undergraduate career at Bethune-Cookman, Mitchell was a three-year letter winner in women’s basketball and an administrative assistant for football and men’s basketball. Currently, she is working on her Doctor of Education at East Tennessee State University in Global Sports Leadership. Mitchell is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and a Flint, Michigan native. 

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This special episode of Black Girls Talk Sports features an interview with D.S. Little, the author of Rookie Mistakes. Host Rekaya Gibson caught up with Little at Nona’s Italian Kitchen (Virginia Beach) for her book cover reveal party. Her novel, Rookie Mistakes, will be published through Delphine Publications on November 28, 2018.

About D.S. Little

D.S. Little is a fiction writer who loves to combine her love of romance, sports, and urban culture in her stories. In 2016, she ran across the writing website Wattpad and there she began to share her work. Her stories have earned over 5 million reads. In 2018, her story “Getting Even” was awarded a “Heartbreaker Watty Award. The die-hard Chicago Bulls fan also is a contributing writer of www.sistabrutha.com and www.nutsandboltssports.com. She used to teach American Literature for Central Texas College and she is a veteran of U.S. Air Force.

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Host Rekaya Gibson chats with Chauntiel Smith, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Capture Sports Agency. She discusses what its like to own a sports agency; how to become a sports agent with the WNBA (Women’s National Basketball Association), FIBA (Federal International Basketball Association) and the WKBL (Women’s Korean Basketball League); and the challenges she faces as a female in the industry. In other news, BGTS announces the availability of its Android app in the Google Play store.

Chauntiel Smith is the CEO and Founder of Capture Sports Agency. She is a certified sports agent for the WNBA (Women’s National Basketball Association), FIBA (Federal International Basketball Association) and the WKBL (Women’s Korean Basketball League). She graduated from Indiana Tech with a Bachelor's in Business Administration with a concentration in Sports Management. She ran track in college; and played basketball and ran track in high school. She was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears celebrate Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast’s 100th episode. They share information about themselves, their podcasting experiences, and some of their favorite shows. They answer questions about athletes they like to interview and disclose their guilty sports pleasures. They also discuss plans for the future and give advice for those who want to learn more about sports. #KeepItSporty

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share their thoughts about the National Football League (NFL) overtime rules for regular season. They give their reasons why it should be changed to avoid a tie score. They also offer some solutions. #KeepItSporty

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share their thoughts about the LSU vs Auburn game. They highlight college football teams who moved up and down the Associated Press Poll this week. They also mentioned teams who made their first appearance in the Top 25.

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the first two weeks of the 2018 National Football League (NFL) season – the winners, the losers and the ties. They talk about Buffalo Bills Vontae Davis retiring during halftime. They also give their predictions for week three. #KeepItSporty

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Host Angela Spears attended the US Open on September 6. She caught the Women’s Singles between Madison Keys vs Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams vs Anastasija Sevastova. She gives her perspective on the matches and seeing them in person.

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Host Rekaya Gibson chats with Candi Waller, the Chief Executive Officer of CWall Sports and Entertainment (CWSE), about the WNBA Conference Finals (Game 5) between Washington Mystics and the Atlanta Dream. They discuss the matchup between the Seattle Storm and the Mystics and give their predictions for the WNBA Finals. In addition, Ms. Waller shares information about CWSE.

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 very 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's spending time with her loved ones and doing the work of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears give their 2018 NFL predictions. They discuss which football teams will top the AFC and NFC divisions. They also share the latest news about players.

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears give their take on the top 10 teams in the College Football Preseason Coaches’ Poll (as of August 16, 2018). They discuss players to watch in the 2018-19 college football season. They also mention that the Black College Football Hall of Fame released its list of Historically Black College & University (HBCU) players to watch this season. #KeepItSporty

Black College Football Hall of Fame Announces 2018 Black College Football Player of the Year Award Watch List

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Host Rekaya Gibson talks with special guest Jim Belcher about pickleball, one of the fastest growing sports in the United States. He answers the question on everyone’s mind: what is pickleball? He covers what equipment is needed; discusses how to play; and explains why it is called pickleball.  

About Jim Belcher

Jim Belcher is a professional writer, editor, photographer. He has been playing pickleball for over three years. Currently, he is rated a 4.5 player (Out of a 5.0 scale). He has won local, statewide and regional tournaments. He teaches pickleball lessons (5-10 a week) and conduct pickleball clinics in Virginia and Florida. He is working with a committee to secure dedicated outdoor courts in Virginia Beach, bring higher level tournaments to the area and increase overall interest and awareness of the sport.   (Side note: retired English teacher)

USA Pickleball Association, www.usapa.org

Pickleball Canada Organization, https://pickleballcanada.org

All India Pickleball Association, http://www.pickleball.in/

Pickleball Spain, http://www.pickleballspain.org/en/

Pickleball Finland, https://www.pickleballfinland.fi/

Pickleball France, http://www.pickleballfrance.org

Pickleball Belgium, https://www.pickleballbelgium.be/

Pickleball New Zealand, http://www.pickleball.org.nz/

Pickleball Europe, http://pickleballeurope.org/member-associations/

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share information about more than 10 charitable athletes and their foundations. They highlight the wondrous impact athletes are making worldwide. Listen, be inspired and give! #KeepItSporty.

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears chat with special guest Rickie Spears about the similarities and differences between free agency and trades and how they work in the NBA, NFL and MLB. He also discusses what athletes can do, if anything, to protect themselves.

 About Rickie Spears

Rickie Spears is a professor at a prestigious university in Connecticut. He holds an MBA in sports management from Tiffin University. He lives on the east coast with his wife Angela. Connect with him on Twitter @Coach_Rickie.

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears have a conversation about how to become a sport agent. They cover the requirements to become a certified agent for the NBA, WNBA and NFL as per their players associations. Also, they highlight female sports agents as well as some high profile male sports agents. 

National Basketball Players Association Agent Certification

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Women’s National Basketball Players Association Agent Certification

National Football League Players Association Agent Certification

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears give a brief overview about the 2018 NBA Summer League; discuss the championship game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trailblazers; and lists Summer League players to watch in the 2019 NBA season. They also share an NBA trade update on San Antonio Kawhi Leonard. In other news, they mention some of their favorite 2018 ESPYS Award winners.   

2018 ESPYS Award Winners

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears give an update on the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) season. They discuss the current WNBA standings; players who are making history; and players WNBA fans should watch. They also share their opinions about the WNBA pay gap. Finally, they encourage listeners to watch the WNBA All-Star Game scheduled for July 28, at 3:30 pm (ET), on ABC.

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share their thoughts about LeBron James signing with the Los Angeles Lakers. They discuss whether the Lakers can beat the Warriors and make it to the NBA Finals. They also give their opinions about Rajon Rondo, Lance Stephenson and JaVale McGee playing for the Lakers; Chris Paul making more money than LeBron James; and DeMarcus Cousins signing a deal with Golden State Warriors.

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss basic information about the FIFA World Cup. They give an update on the 2018 FIFA World Cup and mention football players to watch. They also share some World Cup facts. They conclude with a few details about the 2022 World Cup and the 2026 World Cup.  

World Cup Facts

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears give about 13 reasons to watch the Canadian Football League (CFL). The CFL season starts June 14, 2018. Listen to podcast episode 26 to get an overview about the league, see link below. Don’t forget to subscribe!

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears chat with special guest Ashanti Barnes about the NBA Finals. They discuss the NBA Champions Golden State Warriors sweep over the Cleveland Cavaliers. They also give their thoughts about whether the Warriors are a dynasty team; if Steph Curry should’ve won the NBA Finals MVP award; and where will Lebron James play next year.

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Host Angela Spears attended the 2018 Kentucky Derby at Church Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. She spoke with friends about the festivities, the mint juleps and the main event. Listen to their views about the Derby.

The 144th Kentucky Derby Results

1st Place – Justify

2nd Place – Good Magic

3rd Place – Audible

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears list the six key components of the NFL National Anthem Policy. They also share their thoughts about the policy from four perspectives: business, players, fans, and black women. In other news, they announce that Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast won an award for Listeners' Choice, Best Online Talk Show in Sports from Mixcloud. Keep it sporty!

Sources:

“Roger Goodell's statement on national anthem policy.” NFL. May 23, 2018. Web. May 31, 2018.

“NFL committing $90 million to social justice causes.” USA Today. December 1, 2017. Web. May 31, 2018.

Glauber, Bob. “Report: Jerry Jones says President Donald Trump affected NFL’s national anthem policy.” Newsday. May 30, 2018. Web. May 31, 2018.

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the NBA Finals. They share their thoughts about the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics series and the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors series. They also hype up the WNBA season which started on May 18. They highlight what to except this season and mention the WNBA “Take a Seat, Take a Stand” initiative.

WNBA “Take a Seat, Take a Stand”

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears chat with special guest Donna Iannicelli about mountain biking and road cycling. Iannicelli discusses the difference between the two and the type of training needed to compete. She also shares her thoughts about diversity in the cycling industry and the barriers to entry for African American women. In other news, Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast was nominated for two Mixcloud Online Radio Awards, vote now at: http://www.mora.fm/nominee/black-girls-talk-sports.  

Donna “Serpent X” Iannicelli is a self-proclaimed “adrenaline junkie.” She strives to bring awareness about the barriers that African Americans women face breaking into the cycling industry as a competitive athlete. She has also developed a marketing strategy for her Serpent X brand to appeal to the hip-hop community and minorities interested in extreme sports. Innicelli is a native of Newark, New Jersey.

Announcement

Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast was nominated for two Mixcloud Online Radio Awards:

Best Online Talk Show, Sports

Best Online Talk Show, Rising Star

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