By Rachel Patrick, Staff Writer In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Maroon Tiger sheds light on Brianna Baker, class of 2016, who represented Spelman College in Nike’s Yardrunners 3.0 campaign. The launch featured HBCU alums who are change makers in their communities and careers. Baker appeared on Nike’s official website, huge screens in…
By Niles Garrison, Staff Writer The NBA suspended Ja Morant for eight games after displaying a gun at a Denver nightclub on social media on March 4. Ja Morant is the star point guard of the Memphis Grizzlies and has had the media buzzing over off-court issues. On March 4, 2023, Ja Morant…
By Brodric Houston, Staff Writer The New York Knicks legend, Willis Reed, passed away on March 21, 2023. He spent his 10-year career with the Knicks and led them to their only championships in 1970 and 1973. His years with the Knicks were legendary and his legacy will live on forever. Reed would…
By Brodric Houston, Staff Writer Ja Morant, the starting point guard for the Memphis Grizzlies is in hot water as he is making bad news again. He’s out for at least two games, while power forward Brandon Clarke is out for the rest of the season with a torn left achilles. In addition, forward Dillon…
Photo by Kalin Tate By Rachel Patrick, Writer In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Maroon Tiger will feature Spelman Alumnae in the sports industry. To kick off the first two highlights, we asked Spelman Alumnae Kalin Tate, ’18, and Grace Cole, ’22 about their experiences working for the NFL, headquartered in New York City….
Photo by Kollin Washinton Written by Brodric Houston, Staff Writer The Morehouse Maroon Tigers basketball team looks to make a strong push toward the championship as they start their playoff run with Lane College. On Wednesday, March 1, the Tigers will tip off at 7:30 against the Dragons on a neutral court in Savannah, Georgia. They…
Photo by Kobe Scales (@kobescales.media) By Kobe Scales, Co-Sports Producer An initiative started by the Atlanta Falcons brought the team’s media and marketing staff to Morehouse College for a night filled with stories, information, and surprises on Feb. 23, 2022. The NextGen Storytellers initiative gives opportunities to the next generation of sports journalists. The…
Photo by Andy Harris By Andy Harris, Editor in Chief Historically Black colleges and universities have been center stage for the last several years. One of the biggest nights in Atlanta is HBCU Night at State Farm Arena presented by Chase. Since 2018, the Atlanta Hawks have had a game in February where they…
Photo by Jay (@legend_6ix) By Andy Harris, Editor in Chief As their time in college comes to an end, the seniors on the Morehouse Men’s Basketball Team had a night for the ages! In several interviews with The Maroon Tiger, interim head coach Harold Clay has expressed his frustration with the team starting games…
Photo by Christopher Doomes By Christopher Doomes SALT LAKE CITY – Third time’s a charm! Damian Lillard returned to the state where he went to college and took home the trophy in the 3-Point Contest. He had every intention of walking away as the winner. “I’m leaving here with the trophy,” Lillard…
