Advertisement Not only is Hurts one of the best gunslingers in the NFL, but he’s also pretty intelligent too. This isn’t surprising considering he’s carried himself was such class and dignity since he was a freshman at the University of Alabama. He’s humble, smart, athletic and a winner. What can’t he do?
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Photo: Amy Sussman // Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic // Shareif Ziyadat (Getty Images) Updated 05/7/2023 at 3:07 p.m. ET: It’s official. King Charles has had his coronation celebration and is officially the next great colonizer. But at The Root, we’re going to just focus on our Black kings, who are changing the world! We already have plenty of […]
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Photo: Amy Sussman // Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic // Shareif Ziyadat (Getty Images) Updated 05/7/2023 at 3:07 p.m. ET: It’s official, Charles III is the new King, though some wonder if he will be the next great colonizer. We’ll let him him have his moment, but at The Root we’re going to just focus on our Black kings, who […]
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Photo: Kevin Mazur / Contributor (Getty Images) One of the most recent times we saw Blue was at the 2023 Super Bowl! She was modeling some knotless braids again with curly ends! Miss Blue is growing up and we love to see her and her parents embracing her natural hair whether it be in braids, […]
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No one has successfully transformed their brand better than Snoop Dogg. He’s gone from “Gin and Juice” to hanging out with Martha Stewart, selling Skechers during the Super Bowl and leading youth sports leagues. Now he’s ready to surprise us again with a bid to buy a major sports team. However, it’s not the sport […]
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The numbers are in: The Super Bowl 2023 matchup between Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts is not only the most-watched Super Bowl of all time but also the most-watched US-based telecast ever. Stephen A. Smith’s NFL Playoffs Predictions Off English While the matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles was originally the […]
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Photo: Tim Nwachukwu // Archive Photos // Jason Koerner (Getty Images) Updated 04/28/2023 at 11:53 a.m. ET: Very soon, King Charles will have his coronation celebration and will be officially introduced as the next great colonizer. But at The Root, we’re going to just focus on our Black kings, who are changing the world! We […]
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Every time Kendrick Lamar drops an album, hip-hop fans are expecting a masterpiece and more times than not, he delivers. But, each project comes with its own set of struggles and hurdles, and sometimes K. Dot needs assistance to help him create his best work. The Top 5 Rap Albums of 2022 Off English In […]
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They might call him U-S, H-E-R, R-A, Y-M, O-N-D, but it may come as a surprise to know that the NFL has yet to invite R&B singer Usher to grace the stage as a Super Bowl Halftime Show performer. Stars of Lifetime’s A New Orleans Noel On Their Rom-Com Christmas Movie Off English Speaking in […]
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While the Baltimore Ravens, New York Jets, Green Bay Packers and Carolina Panthers continue to struggle with quarterback issues, at least one team has locked in its franchise QB with a massive, historic deal. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Philadelphia Eagles’ Jalen Hurts has signed a five-year extension worth $255 million, with $179.3 million […]
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For pro wrestling fans, WrestleMania weekend is the Super Bowl, Christmas and your best birthday party all rolled into one. The four-day extravaganza includes Friday Night SmackDown; the WWE Hall of Fame; NXT Stand & Deliver; WrestleMania Nights 1 and 2; and WWE Monday Night Raw. Plus there are other wrestling events and shows happening […]
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Someone get the Baltimore Ravens some ice cream and a Mary J. Blige playlist because things are about to get emotional. The ongoing contract drama between the Ravens and superstar quarterback Lamar Jackson has just reached nuclear levels. On Monday morning, the 2019 NFL MVP tweeted, “As of March 2nd I requested a trade from […]
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Photo: Chris Graythen (Getty Images) With the NFL Draft approaching on April 27, top college players are looking to increase their chances of being drafted by showing off their skills at their school’s Pro Day. These events are important because there’s often so much going on and so many players to keep track of at […]
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I wouldn’t be surprised if many people clicked over to another channel after Angela Bassett was gagged AGAIN at the 2023 Oscars. The one category we were all waiting for was placed at the very beginning in the producers’ efforts to televise every category in a timely manner. CC Off English Therefore, after the winner […]
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Photo: Justin Casterlin (Getty Images) NFL Hall of Famer Michael Irvin has vehemently denied the sexual misconduct allegations made by an Arizona hotel employee during the week leading up to the 2023 Super Bowl. So much so that he’s filed a $100 million defamation suit, accusing the hotel where he stayed in Glendale, Ariz. of […]
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Photo: David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire (Getty Images) While the events that occurred during the 2023 Super Bowl weekend are in the rearview mirror for nearly everybody that attended, the consequences of that weekend are still lingering for former Dallas Cowboys great Michael Irvin. CC Off English In the days leading up to Super Bowl Sunday, […]
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L to R, Cari Champion, MJ Acosta-Ruiz, Elaine Welteroth and Kelsey Nicole NelsonPhoto: CIROC During the weekend of February 11 and 12, most people were laser-focused on the Super Bowl (and Rihanna’s performance, of course). But while all of that was going on, CIROC was hosting an important conversation about Black women in sports journalism. […]
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Photo: Kevin Mazur / Contributor (Getty Images) Rapper, Lil Uzi Vert, and Blue Ivy posed together on the sidelines before the Super Bowl. Uzi wore bedazzled, flower-designed denim shorts, a blinged-out leather jacket with a black hoodie underneath, and a Philadelphia Eagles hat. Blue Ivy, Beyoncé’s twin, looked cute and comfy in a Tupac t-shirt, […]
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Rihanna performs during Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona.Photo: Kevin Mazur for Roc Nation (Getty Images) While there’s no doubt many fans of Rihanna were elated to see her make her grand return to music during the 2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show, some […]
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Wayne Washington II, Rodney Washington, Vernon Washington and Wayne Washington at Rodney’s home in Northern Virginia.Photo: Courtesy of Wayne Washington In the weeks before this year’s Super Bowl, my 29-year old son, Wayne Washington II, got our tickets. CC Off English We weren’t going to the game. We were heading to something far more important: […]
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THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 1707 — Musical guest Burna Boy performs on Monday, September 12, 2022.Photo: Todd Owyoung (Getty Images) In addition to featuring the best basketball players in the world, NBA All-Star Weekend also brings some of the most interesting entertainment. This year’s event will include a diverse mix of […]
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Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson performs during halftime of Super Bowl XXXVIII Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, in Houston. Photo: ELISE AMENDOLA (AP) In case you were wondering what Tom Brady thought about Janet Jackson’s Super Bowl wardrobe malfunction at the hands of Justin Timberlake back in 2004, you’re in luck. For some reason, the athlete […]
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Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson performs during halftime of Super Bowl XXXVIII Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, in Houston. Photo: ELISE AMENDOLA (AP) In case you were wondering what Tom Brady thought about Janet Jackson’s Super Bowl wardrobe malfunction at the hands of Justin Timberlake back in 2004, you’re in luck. For some reason, the athlete […]
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Photo: Tristan Fewings (Getty Images) Spike Lee has never been one to mince words when he feels the entertainment industry is treating Black artists unfairly. In the wake of awards season controversies involving Beyoncé, Viola Davis and Danielle Deadwyler, the legendary filmmaker definitely had some thoughts on how these women were shut out of receiving […]
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Photo: Kevin Mazur / Contributor (Getty Images) Rapper, Lil Uzi Vert, and Blue Ivy posed together on the sidelines before the Super Bowl. Uzi wore bedazzled, flower-designed denim shorts, a blinged-out leather jacket with a black hoodie underneath, and a Philadelphia Eagles hat. Blue Ivy, Beyoncé’s twin, looked cute and comfy in a Tupac t-shirt, […]
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Justina Miles performs “Lift Every Voice and Sing” in American Sign Language prior to Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. Photo: Rob Carr (Getty Images) On Sunday night, Justina Miles made history as millions of Americans watched the Super […]
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Photo: Christian Petersen, Michael Loccisano, Daniel Boczarski (Getty Images) Even though our brains are still on fire from Rihanna’s awesome Super Bowl halftime performance, we’re already thinking about next year. With Super Bowl LVIII set to take place Sunday, February 11, 2024 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev., the entertainment options are endless. The […]
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GLENDALE, AZ – FEBRUARY 12: Sheryl Lee Ralph performs prior to Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona.Photo: Cooper Neill (Getty Images) As people throughout the United States tuned into the Super Bowl this year, they may have been […]
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Screenshot: Twitter Jeremiah Fennell continues to capture audiences with his sheer brilliance and impressive journalism skills. In January, the Raiders shared a video on the team’s official Twitter account of the 10-year-old interviewing Davante Adams. CC Off English A month later, Fennell appeared on the “Jennifer Hudson Show” sporting a light blue tie and matching […]
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Photo: Rob Carr (Getty Images) The 2023 Super Bowl was meant to celebrate football, two amazing Black QBs and Rihanna and, for most of the night, that’s what happened. CC Off English But during ESPN’s postgame show, veteran sportscaster Chris Berman made some appalling comments that raised the eyebrows of everyone who watched him recap […]
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Photo: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP (Getty Images) The duel between the first Black quarterbacks to battle each other for a Super Bowl win lived up to all the hype. Jalen Hurts, Philly’s golden child signal caller got off to a fast start, running for two first-half TD’s and running for a third, making the game look […]
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