New York Knicks forward Obi Toppin competed in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest yesterday for his second year in a row. But this time, he emerged victorious. Toppin had the best score of the first round, then easily put away Juan Toscano-Anderson in the Finals to claim the title. But after it was over, TNT reporter Stephanie Ready had a pretty awkward question for him. Ready said that … [Read more...] about Video: TNT Reporter’s Question For Obi Toppin Goes Viral
Archives for February 2022
History Is Being Made At The Daytona 500 On Sunday
Some familiar names in the sports world will be making NASCAR history at the Daytona 500 this afternoon. There are four Black team owners running cars at today’s race. It’s the most Black ownership to ever compete in the Daytona 500. NBA legend Michael Jordan (23XI Racing) is in the field, as is his former North Carolina teammate and longtime NBA center Brad Daugherty (JTG … [Read more...] about History Is Being Made At The Daytona 500 On Sunday
Despite the losing streak, Ewing has hope for the Hoyas future
Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports Patrick Ewing is showing no signs of nearing the end of his tenure as Georgetown coach Villanova, Pa. — Almost everything you needed to know about Georgetown’s annual trip to play at No. 10 Villanova could have probably be summed up by how Vegas weighed in on the matter. In a Big East game between the longtime rivals that will be forever … [Read more...] about Despite the losing streak, Ewing has hope for the Hoyas future
Recap: DCU, Galaxy battle to 2-2 draw in MLS preseason finale
Pablo Cabrera / Courtesy of D.C. United Goals from Steven Birnbaum and Michael Estrada gave United two leads, but Chicharito pulled LA level twice D.C. United were the better team, but had to settle for a 2-2 draw against the LA Galaxy in the MLS preseason finale for both sides. United took two leads, with Steven Birnbaum and Michael Estrada both finishing from Julian … [Read more...] about Recap: DCU, Galaxy battle to 2-2 draw in MLS preseason finale
All aTwitter: 20 February 2022
News, links to articles, updates and more from DC area writers and national sports journalists and others The goal of All aTwitter is to give readers a handy spot to check the Washington Commanders beat writers & bloggers, national sports journalists, and football fans in order to keep up on the latest news and opinions about Washington, the NFL, and sports in general, … [Read more...] about All aTwitter: 20 February 2022