Malcolm X stated, “History is a people’s memory, and without a memory, man is demoted to the lower animals.” The documentary Rucker 50 establishes the collective conscienceless of the history of the now world-renowned basketball tournament/ phenomenon. The Rucker is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary and to mark this milestone Robert McCullough Jr. and Darryl L. Neverson have written and directed the film Rucker 50. Continue reading
Category: Sports
7/11/15 O&A Its Saturday- Anything Goes: ESPN The full Monty ( The Complete Body Issue)
The annual ESPN Body Issue hit the newsstands Friday. The Issue celebrates twenty-four athletes of every shape and size, and they are willing to bare it all — not just their muscled physique, but also their honesty about the insecurities anyone can face, even the fittest among us. Continue reading
7/9/15 O&A With WaleStylez- Sports: Long Distance Shots of the 2014 – 2015 NBA Season
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Long Distance Shots/Half-Court Shots 2015! Take a look at the best long distance shots of the 2014 – 2015 NBA Season! Continue reading
7/7/15 O&A Art/Photography: ESPN 2015 Body Issue Covers Unveiled
ESPN unveiled the cover stars of ESPN The Magazine’s seventh annual Body Issue Monday. New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., Olympian Heptathlete Chantae McMillan, Cleveland Cavaliers’ Kevin Love, 12-time Olympic medalist Natalie Coughlin,Washington Nationals star Bryce Harper and Olympian Amanda Bingson are on the six different Body Issue covers. Continue reading
4/7/15 O&A Inspirational Tuesday: Muhammad Ali- Life
Muhammad Ali is as by a young man in England what will he do with his life after boxing career. In true Ali style he gives an amazingly clear explanation how short the living of life really is. Continue reading
2/28/15 O&A Sports: Larry Sanders – Why I Walked Away From the NBA
Larry Sanders, Milwaukee Bucks forward, has walked away from basketball after five years in the league, agreeing to a buyout with the team after the trade deadline. Sanders had three years remaining on a $44 million contract. He left around $21 million on the table in the buyout.
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10/31/14 O&A Sports With WaleStylez: New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers! – Full Highlights
By Adewale Adekanbi
Full Highlights of Lebron’s return to the Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks on October 30th, 2014! Lebron James struggled in his return having 17 points on 5-15 shooting. Carmelo Anthony had 25 points in the 95-90 victory. Continue reading
9/20/14 O&A Richard Sherman: Never Finished- Nike Spoof’s The Hype
Richard Sherman is unquestionably one of the most polarizing figures in the NFL, but his entertainment value is hard to deny. Since ascending to All-Pro status as a cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks in 2012, Sherman has made a name for himself by constantly boasting that he’s the best corner in the game.This hilarious new ad from Nike Football makes light of the headlines he sparks and even brings in comedian Damon Wayans Jr. to help tell the tale of Richard Sherman. Johnny Manziel and some of Sherman’s teammates were (fictionally) not impressed. Continue reading
Gatorade | Made in New York featuring Derek Jeter
Ahead of his final playing days, Derek Jeter soaks in the atmosphere on a walk in the Bronx. Continue reading
9/12/14 O&A Its Saturday: Morning, Noon and Night with Nigel Sylvester
Check out street cyclist Nigel Sylvester’s entire day in the order that it all went down, from morning to the afternoon, and finally into the night. Nigel starts his day cruising the streets, only to have a chance encounter with Teyana Taylor. His afternoon fades to night, as he rides through the streets of NYC with friends, ending up at the club.
And a O&A repost of Nigel’s 2014 ESPN Body Issue photo session video