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Wednesday January 27, 2022 Overtime Elite hosted their first takeover event at the OTE Arena in Atlanta. The event included a dunk contest and 1-On-1 competition which resulted in them crowning Bryce Griggs as King of the Court.

These two sisters share in a heartfelt moment as they cover the NBA for ESPN together. NBA reporter Kendra Andrews made her debut on the sports network with her big sister and host of NBA Today, Malika Andrews, virtually by her side. Watch the special clip inside.

The Fumble's Jackie Rae offers her thoughts on Week 3 of NFL football, weighing in on Thursday night's match between the Houston Texans and Carolina Panthers.

The Fumble's Jackie Rae offers her thoughts on Week 2 of NFL football, weighing in with thoughts on DeShaun Watson, Trevor Lawrence and Michael Thomas.

In honor of Kobe Bryant's birthday, ABC News will take a look at his life in a new documentary titled Superstar: Kobe Bryant today (August 23). The special will air on ABC tonight at 10 p.m. ET. It will also stream on Hulu or fuboTV.

The 21-year-old athlete has become a household name in a short 10.72 seconds. What we admire most about Richardson, aside from her apparent resilience and tenacity, is her ability to recognize she is simply "that girl." Take a look at this list of the athlete's most helpful tips on being "that girl." 

Tennis champion Naomi Osaka announces she will not attend any press briefings during the upcoming Roland Garros tournament in Paris beginning May 30.  Osaka pinned a candid letter to her followers explaining why she's opted out of press in an effort to protect her mental health before her matches. 

These famed UCLA gymnasts, Chae Campbell, Nia Dennis, Margzetta Frazier and Sekai Wright are serving Black girl magic on the April digital cover story of Essence Girls United. They discuss their love for the sport, representation, elevating the culture and getting the attention of one of their musical inspirations. 

In an effort to spotlight more of the work being done by gifted Blacks everywhere, we will spotlight one person each week throughout the month of February. This week is dedicated to Brehanna Daniels, who is the first African American woman to become a NASCAR pit crew member. 

The work means nothing if there is no one to share it with in the end. Legacy is something we strive for in hopes to leave behind a fortune for our children and their families. Athletes are making sure to do just that for their children and it is the most adorable thing yet.

Basketball fans are excited that the NBA is back for its' preseason, but one thing we miss are the courtside looks. Now with the NBA's regular season return underway, we reminisce about Rihanna's most stylish courtside looks in the gallery below. 

New One X series "Behind The Battle" kicks off by introducing male and female members of Jackson State University Tigers Sonic Boom Of The South marching band who detail their signature elements.