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For many African-American men, basketball is more than a game — it’s a way of life. A new book claims that basketball is even a religious experience for many Black men. The spiritual relationship between Black men and basketball — specifically streetball — is detailed in the new book, Black Gods of the Asphalt: Religion, Hip-Hop, and […]

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Allen Iverson's impact on the NBA will never be forgotten.

#FightBall has taken NYC by storm. The physically taxing eight-minute sets are simply one-on-one basketball games with very relaxed foul rules. The less rules, the more excitement. And one of the key aspects of FightBall is the soundtrack, which helps keep the crowd on their feet, and the two competitors hungry. You can thank Just Blaze for […]

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Reec & The Hot 107.9 Hotshots Turnup At Therrell High!!!

When most people get angry during a NBA game, they yell at their TV.

As we celebrate the birthday of Michael Jordan - the man who made us all want to follow our dreams and buy his shoes - we take a look back at his best games and the sneakers he rocked during them.

The art of trash-talking in sports is one attempted by most but mastered by few and when NBA All-Star weekend rolls around, you’d better believe…

As Kobe Bryant takes a victory lap around the States during his last season in the NBA, he's been getting bountiful gifts, and giving some, too.