Posts Tagged ‘ESPN’
Black History: Her ‘GIF’ To The World! Online Visual Media Would Not Be The Same With Lisa Gelobter’s Work (Video)
February 27, 2020
Man, look. For her work on Shockwave alone she gets the head nod AND a soul clap!
Computer scientist Lisa Gelobter worked on several path-breaking products in the technology industry, including Hulu, Shockwave and online video. Once the chief digital service officer at the U.S. Department of Education, Gelobter will go down in history as a scientist who took the tech world to another level.
Posted in Education, History, Sports, Technology, Videos | 
Tags: black history, Black History Month, ESPN, inventor, Lisa Gelobter, online video, The Undefeated | 
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Black History: That Scintillating Live Sports Commentary… Thank Professor James E. West For That (Mic Drop!) [Video]
February 27, 2020
You know how some terms seem made up? Like when a mechanic says the solenoid switch failed… First reaction is like ‘Psssshhtt! Who you tryna fool, fool?’ Yeah. Now doesn’t ‘electric transducer’ sound made up? Like a “Back To The Future” flux capacitor or something? Well, it’s real… the transducer, that is. And it made a real difference in broadcast media.
In 1962, professor James E. West developed the electric transducer, technology that is used in 90% of microphones today, including at sporting events all over the world.
Oh… and Prof. West had a whole lot more patents than that one for the transducer.
Black History: Dr. George Grant Invented The Wooden Golf Tee & Changed The Game (Video)
February 27, 2020
It’s the little things, the simple things, that mean everything. And it doesn’t get much ‘littler’ than a golf tee, which (it can be argued) is petty much everything to a golf game. I mean, we even start the game that way: Tee off!
The Undefeated: Watch how Dr. George Grant’s golf tee invention still makes a difference For Black History Month, The Undefeated honors this great inventor.
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Black History: Black Hockey Players… Old News. Black Polo Players… Say What? (Video)
February 26, 2020
When you watch this, substitute references to ‘polo’ with football, basketball, rap music… the stuff we’re supposed to be into… and you’ll start to really get it; and why the kids that succeed in polo would likely succeed in any endeavor given a chance to fall in love with and be good at it!
In Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park, young people have found a path, and purpose, through polo. In Why I Play, The Undefeated documents the journeys of two young trailblazers who have dominated a sport that has long been considered an exclusive country club pursuit of privilege for centuries, while exploring the role youth sports play in the Black community as a means of opportunity and empowerment.
Posted in Cover Story, History, Human Interest, Inspirational, Relationships, Sports, Videos | Tags: Being Black In Polo, Black History Month, Black Youth, ESPN, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Polo, The Undefeated, Why I Play | No Comments »
RIP Kobe Bryant (Video)
January 27, 2020
I found out at work, working overtime, when my boss announced to the room: “This is going to be sad news for basketball fans. Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash just a few hours ago…”
She said some other stuff after that. I wasn’t really pay attention. I really wasn’t even trying to ‘confirm’ the story (my brother BoneBreaker Jones did moments later, with a “No-noooo-nooooo, man! RIP Kobe“). I was just numb for a bit, and I was not going to try to ‘snap out of it.’ This loss is WAY more than a ‘hit to the basketball world’…
Think about a multi-lingual Black kid that goes to prom with Brandy, a teen R&B idol of his and millions of fans…who goes to the NBA as a teen and becomes a multi-million dollar superstar, all-star, champion, Olympic gold medal winner…embroiled in extra-marital scandal, beefing with one of the greatest impact players in NBA history (Shaq)…who knuckled down and got back to winning on- and off-court, saving a marriage and staying with his wife, having four daughters, finding ‘new careers’ after NBA retirement – coaching his girl’s ball team and giving motivational speeches (to Nick Saban’s Alabama Crimson Tide among others, because champions NEED to FEED on the energy of champions) AND winning an Academy Award (yeah, an Oscar!)…
Look. Kobe Bryant was just 41, and he managed to squeeze in more life in half a lifetime than many of us will if we get to live twice as long. And I could go on, but nah. I’m done. I’m not even a basketball fan like that, but I am done AND undone at the same DAMN time. Give me a long minute. Past a moment of silence. Because, among other reasons, his daughter Gigi was on that helicopter.
Dammit.
May Kobe, his baby Gigi, and the other three passengers on that fateful flight, Rest In Peace.
MORE: KOBE BRYANT, DAUGHTER GIANNA DIE IN HELICOPTER CRASH (ESPN)
– @ojones1
Posted in Celebrity, Cover Story, News, Sports, Television, Videos | Tags: Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPN, Gianna Bryant, Gigi Bryant, Kobe Bryant, RIP Kobe Bryant | No Comments »
Rakim Speaks With Scott Van Pelt On His Hip-Hop Career (Video)
June 26, 2019
YES! They put that Rakim interview up. Caught this on ESPN late night last week.
Legendary rapper Rakim joins Scott Van Pelt to discuss his iconic music career.
– ESPN
– @ojones1
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Sports: LSU Freshman Breaks An NCAA Track Record (Video)
June 13, 2019
GeeeeYOTdam!!!
She blazed that race like a video game voice should yell, “SHE’S ON FIRE!” So… now I’m a Sha’Carri Richardson fan (hella cute, too).
LSU Freshman Sha’Carri Richardson hit the gas 🔥
10.75 in the women’s 100 meters to break the collegiate record
– SportsCenter
Can I say that her ‘gram game is on FIRE, too? Too late!
MORE SHA’CARRI RICHARDSON ON INSTAGRAM
– @ojones1
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Sports: Magic Johnson Explains Why He Left The Los Angeles Lakers (Video)
May 24, 2019
Soooo, Lebron and Lonzo had their say on here. Now let’s hear from the man (and about the departure) they were talking about, shall we?
Magic Johnson explains that he wanted to fire Luke Walton, but Los Angeles Lakers executive Tim Harris wanted to retain him and identifies Lakers GM Rob Pelinka as the “backstabber.â€
– ESPN
– @ojones1
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LeBron James & Friends Remember The Backlash From His ‘Taking My Talents To South Beach’ Announcement (Video)
November 28, 2018
Remember when LeBron James had an entire state butthurt when he announced ‘The Decision’ to leave Cleveland and go play for Miami? Well, LeBron does. Still. Today.
In this clip from “More Than an Athlete” on ESPN+, LeBron James and his friends and business partners — Maverick Carter, Randy Mims, and Rich Paul — reflect on The Decision and what went wrong.
– ESPN
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Sports/History: Tommie Smith Raised A ‘Black Power’ Fist During The Medal Ceremony At The 1968 Olympics… With No Regrets (Video)
October 19, 2018
Talk about REPRESENTING! You know the black and white video at the Olympic games back, back in the day, with the raised fists in it? Yes, this guy, that part!
Tommie Smith sits down with Bill Rhoden to discuss the 50th anniversary of his iconic gesture at the Olympics and how it is relevant in these times.
Shout to John Carlos (the other athlete who raised his fist on the podium), too. Watch this though. Great insights on what modern day athletes can and should be doing with their platforms for humanity, applauding Colin Kaepernick for his taking a knee and taking a stand.
#BlackPride #Undefeated
Jalen Rose & Jadakiss Talk About Artists’ Taking A Stand And Defending Their Music (Video)
August 16, 2018
Jada spoke on it: “All money isn’t good money.” It was good that Hip-Hop let EA Sports know that we stand with Kaep. Rappers can take a knee and take a stand, esp. when it comes to ‘mistaken’ censorship of their music.
(Hard to believe they called removing Kaep’s mentions in song lyrics a mistake.)
Jadakiss joins Jalen Rose to talk about the fact that Colin Kaepernick’s name was edited out of a verse in Madden 19 from a Big Sean song, and how the former San Francisco 49ers QB’s name was added back in after Big Sean’s complaints.
– ESPN
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Boogie Cousins Speaking On His Path To Joining Golden State Warriors For The League Veteran Minimum (Video)
July 26, 2018
And they’re doing the interview from Warriors’ coach Steve Kerr’s office.
DeMarcus Cousins sits down with ESPN’s Chris Haynes to discuss his tumultuous 2018 offseason NBA free agency, signing with the Golden State Warriors, fan backlash, and more.
– ESPN
Watch. With all that’s going on, Boogie is looking beyond ‘laid back’ in this sit-down; like he popped half a bottle of f**k pills. Gonna be interesting to see how this whole situation plays out on the court.
Posted in Interview, Series, Sports, Videos | Tags: Boogie Cousins, Chris Haynes, DeMarcus Cousins, ESPN, free agency, Golden State Warriors | No Comments »
Paul George: My Journey (Documentary Series)
July 9, 2018
ESPN SportsCenter’s three-part series on Paul George’s free agency. Puts perspective on his career ‘road’ with all the curves, bumps, and straightaways. Start with Part 1 above, then get the rest after the jump.
Posted in Film, Relationships, Series, Sports, Television, Videos | Tags: ESPN, free agency, free agent, My Journey, National Basketball Association, NBA, Paul George, SportsCenter | No Comments »
Jalen Rose Vs. Jay Williams Debating Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James (Video)
June 5, 2018
C’mon! Are you kidding me?? It’s not even close! We know who’d win, head-up, one-on-one, right? Yeah, you already know… Alright then. That’s all I gotta say.
You cannot tell me in a one-on-one game though that LeBron James wouldn’t dominate Mike.
– Jay Williams
Okay. And that’s all that Jay is gonna say. Hahaaa!
– @ojones1
Posted in News, Opinion, Series, Sports, Television, Videos | Tags: ESPN, Get Up, Jalen Rose, Jay Williams, Michelle Beadle, Mike Greenberg | No Comments »
Michelle Beadle Calls ‘Bullsh!t’ On The NFL Regarding Its Pending National Anthem Policy (Video)
May 25, 2018
“You don’t care.”
Yep, the co-host on ‘Get Up’ got it right – straight shooting on the NFL’s issue-dodging stance on kneeling during the National Anthem. ‘Nuff said by me. I’ll let her speak on it #EffTheNFL #StillStandingWithKaep #TakeAKnee
– @ojones1
NBA Commish Adam Silver Speaks On The League Taking On ‘Tanking’ (Video)
May 3, 2018
The cat’s out of the bag. The jig is up. The… aw… whatever cliche you wanna use, it appears that the League is on board with actually dealing with the trend of teams tanking seasons it knows has gone unchecked for quite a while. Taking away some incentive for wack teams’ losing, losing badly, and losing often to get favorable picks for next’s season’s rebuild. It’s a start Commish.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver joins ‘Get Up!’ with Jalen Rose, Mike Greenberg and Michelle Beadle and discusses the NBA’s current issue of tanking, and Silver says he is “worried” it will continue.
– ESPN
ESPN Teases New Morning Show With Jalen Rose, Michelle Beadle & Mike Greenberg (Series Trailer)
March 23, 2018
Think it’s about time Jalen gets truly spotlighted for what he brings to small screens. If you’ve seen him on something, you know he’ll shine. But this looks like he gets direct spotlight. Good look. Probably a good bet for a good show.
Get ready to “Get Up” with Jalen Rose, Michelle Beadle and Mike Greenberg. The morning show premieres April 2 at 7 a.m. ET.
– ESPN
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Kobe Bryant Speaks On Character And How Black Athletes Should Use Their Vehicles To Move Us Forward (Video)
February 16, 2018
Jemele Hill (looking cute, let’s get that out there) gets Kobe Bryant to open up about the importance of his relationship with mentor & Hall-of-Famer Bill Russell and the importance of doing what is right – with a respect shout to Colin Kaepernick doing what is right in his way. Intriguing prediction he makes in here on Kaep’s future, too. Good watch.
Posted in Activism, Celebrity, Interview, Sports, Television, Videos | Tags: Dear Black Athlete, ESPN, Jemele Hill, Kobe Bryant, The Undefeated | No Comments »
Giannis Antetokounmpo Posterizes Tim Hardaway Jr. With A Most Ridiculous Dunk (Video)
February 7, 2018
Daaaaaaammit man! Giannis Antetokounmpo skywalker jumps to finish a fast break with a dunk. And he dunked over Tim Hardaway, Jr., who is like 6’7″ tall. Wowww.
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A First Look At Jon Gruden, The Oakland Raiders’ New Head Coach (Video)
January 13, 2018
Raider Nation, welcome your new coach… the $100 Million-Dollar Man, Jon Gruden!
Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden sits down on SC6 to discuss the new job after leaving the Monday Night Football booth for the NFL.
– ESPN
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