AT&T Slam Dunk Contest falls short of the hype. Photo by AP News By Corey Guy, Sports Writer CLEVELAND – Even though the table was set for an incredible showdown between the NBA’s big-time dunkers, the 2022 Slam Dunk Contest was anti-climactic. Expectations, along with the verticals of its participants, were very high. The…
Photo by Taylore Gills By Corey Guy, Sports Writer CLEVELAND – Imagine your entire family are high-level athletes. This hypothetical is all but a reality for the Antetokounmpo family. The Antetokounmpo brothers – Thanasis, Giannis, Kostas, and Alex – are literally the definition of a basketball family. This year in Cleveland for All-Star Saturday Night,…
Photo by Beacon Journal By Miles Johnson, Sports Editor CLEVELAND – The new and improved NBA Skills Challenge did not disappoint. There were three teams including The Rooks, The Cavs, and The Antetokounmpos. The Cavs, including standout rookie Evan Mobley, and first time All-Stars Jarrett Allen and Darius Garland took home the crown. The…
Photo by USA today By Taylore Gills Tiger TV, Director of Special Projects CLEVELAND – Legendary shooters such as Ray Allen, Reggie Miller and Stephen Curry share a certain physique. Their height, weight, and overall body builds reflect the typical 3-point champion, but Karl-Anthony Towns disrupted this normality during All-Star weekend’s Saturday night event. At…
Photo by Corey Guy By Miles Johnson, Sports Editor CLEVELAND – The NBA HBCU classic lived up to its name because it was an instant classic. The Howard University Bisons extended their win streak to six games as they came back from 12 points down in the second half to beat Morgan State Bears…
Photo by Fear the Sword By Taylore Gills, Staff Writer CLEVELAND – With a new format than previous years at NBA All-Star 2022, the Rising Stars Challenge was comprised of four teams of seven players coached by NBA legends: Rick Barry, Isiah Thomas, Gary Payton, and James Worthy. Each of those teams included immensely…
Graphic by Joshua Brown By Miles Johnson, Sports Editor The Maroon Tiger will be well represented at this year’s NBA All-Star Game weekend. Morehouse students Miles Johnson and Corey Guy, along with Spelman’s Taylore Gills, were selected to attend All-Star weekend by Professor Ron Thomas, the director of Morehouse’s journalism program. He will accompany the…
Photo taken by Andy Harris Will Clay, Staff Writer Morehouse and Clark played each other twice last week during rivalry week. Thursday, Feb. 11, the basketball rivalry of Morehouse College vs. Clark Atlanta University saw a blowout, but Saturday’s game was a double-overtime thriller and an instant classic. Morehouse men’s basketball came in with…
By Kydia Bilbo, Staff Writer Former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against the NFL and three NFL teams: the Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins, and New York Giants. Flores reveals discrimination within his interviews with the Broncos and Giants as well as his termination as Dolphins head coach last month. …
By Zachary Greene, Staff Writer One of the most exciting HBCU rivalries is back in action! The Morehouse Basketball team faced off against Clark Atlanta University men’s basketball team on Thursday evening at L.S. Epps Gymnasium. The neighboring schools last played on February 15th, 2020. The Maroon Tigers went into Thursday’s game with a 10-game…
