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Sun Life Financial (Sun Life), the National Basketball Association (NBA), the Toronto Raptors, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada (BGCC) are teaming up to launch the Sun Life Dunk For Diabetes program in Quebec - the first program of its kind in the province. Sun Life Dunk for Diabetes aims to promote the importance of a healthy and active lifestyle as a means of preventing type 2 diabetes. As […]

In the jubilant on-field celebration that followed the New England Patriots' Super Bowl LIII victory on Sunday, quarterback Tom Brady and wide receiver Julian Edelman turned to the cameras and shouted with joy what Patriots players have proclaimed so many times in the past: "We're going to Disney World!" Their pronouncement followed standout performances where Brady threw for 262 yards and Edelman hauled in 10 catches for 141 yards to […]

Faith, Family and Food is the essence of their communities and narrative to their cultural story. Established by NFL Legend Troy Vincent and his wife Chef Tommi V, Vincent Country is dedicated to the mantra "Faith plus Action Equals Results." Vincent Country partnered with global health service company Cigna to kick off their fun-filled youth inspired Safe Zone Activity Day during Super Bowl week serving nearly 300 kids; Wednesday, January […]

Magic Johnson explains why Warriors aren't greatest team of all-time in a recent interview on nbcsportsbayarea.com First of all,Magic Johnson knows a thing or two about dynasties. Over a span of 12 seasons from 1980 to 1991, his Lakers teams won five championships and lost in the Finals four times. The Warriors, meanwhile, have won three of the last four championships. And when they didn't capture the title in 2016, […]

Harlem Globetrotters' President Howard Smith announced today that the franchise will retire jersey No. 41 in honor of legendary player, showman, and current head coach, Sweet Lou Dunbar when the team plays at Dunbar's alma mater, the University of Houston, on February 15 at the Fertitta Center. Dunbar, who currently serves as the team's director of player personnel and head coach, is in his 42nd season with the Globetrotters. He […]

SiriusXM announced that Georgetown University head basketball coach Patrick Ewing, who as a player led the Hoyas to the 1984 national championship before going on to a Hall of Fame NBA career, will host an exclusive new show on SiriusXM. Center Court with Patrick Ewing, which Ewing will co-host with broadcaster and former NFL player Rick "Doc" Walker, will premiere this Sunday, January 27, at 11:00 am ET on ESPNU […]

Tackle The Challenge Luncheon presented by Ryan LLC and their CEO, Brint Ryan who is a longtime ACHIEVE supporter, invites local business leaders and sports enthusiasts to network on Wednesday, March 20th and hear the inspiring story of Shaquem Griffin, an American Football star linebacker who is the first amputee to play on a national football team. Local sports announcer Mike Doocy will facilitate a question and answer session to […]

For the fourth year in a row, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant will be starters in the All-Star Game. The two Golden State Warriors MVPs were announced as starters on Thursday, to the surprise of absolutely no one. It’s the tenth All-Star selection for Durant, and the sixth for Curry. We’ll have to wait until next week, when the league announces the reserves, to see if Klay Thompson and Draymond […]

Eye doctors in at least two states have a message for NFL referees: Get your eyes checked. The tongue-in-cheek warning comes after the controversial NFC Championship game on Sunday, in which the Rams beat the Saints. According to CBS Los Angeles, Louisiana Family Eyecare in Covington, Louisiana, clearly took the Saints' loss personally. The office said it is offering free eye exams to league officials before next season. A second […]