Wendell Oliver Scott was born Aug. 29, 1921 in Danville, Virginia. His father was an expert mechanic, a trade the young Scott quickly learned. After serving in Europe during World War II, Scott returned home to become a taxi driver,…
J Cole to Turn Childhood Home into Rent-Free Housing for Single Moms
While listening to a J Cole record, you’ll hear the talented MC talk openly about the struggles of being raised by a single mother. In his recently released LP 2014 Forest Hills Drive is named after the street he grew…
Report: Hornets “Definitely” Interested in Trading for Joe Johnson
Trade rumors have surrounded the Hornets most of the season, with Lance Stephenson often right in the middle of them. A couple of weeks ago Charlotte and Brooklyn were discussing a deal that would send Stephenson to the Nets. That…
Kelvin Benjamin Voted one of NFL’s Top 50 Future Marketing Stars
The NFL is about far more than what a player does on the field. Being able to effectively market yourself off the field will turn that $500,000 base salary into $1 million in income with the addition of endorsements. NFL…
Coach K Gives Team Memorable Speech After Notching 1000th Win (Video)
Everyone thought history would be delayed as the Blue Devils struggled in Sunday’s game against St John’s, but the team showed resiliency and college hoops fans would not have to wait any longer for the inevitable as Mike Krzyzewski posted…
Nascar Announces 2015 Drive for Diversity Class
With the success of graduates Kyle Larson, Darrell Wallace Jr. and Daniel Suarez, NASCAR’s Drive for Diversity continues to be the top developmental program for female and multicultural drivers and pit crew members. “Taking steps to find and develop young…
Former Panthers’ GM Questions if Patriots Cheated During 2004 Super Bowl
“Deflategate” has once again put the Patriot’s in the spotlight for actions that put the very integrity of the game in jeopardy and although this along with “Spygate” are two transgressions that have been made public, former Panthers’ GM Marty…
Jeff Gordon Announces 2015 Will be the Last Season He Competes for Cup Title
Jeff Gordon has been one of the most recognizable and respectable names in NASCAR history. Today the racing icon tweeted a photo of him announcing that this will be the last year he competes for a Cup Championship, but just…
UNC Rocks Pink Sneakers for Breast Cancer Awareness (Photos)
For tonight’s match-up against Wake Forest, the North Carolina Tar Heels are wearing pink sneakers to bring awareness to breast cancer. Many Tar Heel players are wearing pink shoes for cancer awareness. UNC coaches also in sneakers tonight. A photo…
Dick Vitale Says Mike Krzyzewski is the Best Coach in All Sports
There’s no question that Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski is the one best to ever step onto college basketball’s hardwood, but hoops’ commentator Dick Vitale takes that statement much farther by proclaiming that Coach K is the best coach in all…
The Multi-Million Dollar Bet: UNC Charts a Path Forward Under Belichick