Black Girls Talk Sports

Host Angela Spears pays tribute to Calvin Peete, an African American professional golfer who taught himself how to play golf at 24 and became the most successful Black player on the PGA Tour before Tiger Woods. #blackgolfer #keepitsporty #golf Podcast Items of Interest: Join our Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Podcast Sponsor: Food Temptress Cookbook Store – foodtemptress.com Sources: thehistorymakers.org/biography/calvin-peete-44 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calvin_Peete

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss NBA players with sons in the NBA, past and present. They also mention NBA players with daughters in the WNBA. They share fun facts about NBA players. #KeepItSporty Podcast Items of Interest: Listen and Support Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast - https://www.blackgirlstalksports.com Join our Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Follow us on Instagram @BlackGirlsTalkSportsPodcast Download BGTS Android App for free in the Google Play Store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackgirlstalksports.android.girls Podcast Sponsor: Food Temptress Cookbook Store – https://www.foodtemptress.com Sources: Brown III, T. (2022, June 29). Ranking best NBA sons of former players in league today: Warriors have multiple second-generation stars. USA Today. https://bit.ly/3xA8XH3 Fattal, T. (2022, August 10). Sierra Canyon basketball adds Ashton Hardaway, son of former NBA star Penny Hardaway. MSN. https://bit.ly/3Dz5Pig  Polacek, S. (2022, August 1). Dell Curry Reveals When He Knew Warriors' Stephen Curry Would Become NBA All-Star. Bleacher Report. https://bit.ly/3QRWC7Y Sabin, C. (2020, March 11). Father and Sons that Played in the NBA. Crown Hoops.  https://crownhoops.com/2020/03/11/father-and-sons-that-played-in-the-nba Wikipedia Contributors. (2022, September 10. Corey Crowder. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corey_Crowder Wikipedia Contributors. (2022, June 17). Matt Guokas Sr. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://bit.ly/3BSkPGZ Wikipedia Contributors. (2022, March 9). Stan Love. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stan_Love_(basketball)

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) mothers who have sons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). This includes Pamela McGee, the first WNBA player to have a son in the NBA and a daughter in the WNBA.  #KeepItSporty Mentioned in this episode: Niele Ivey Rhonda Smith-Banchero Joy Holmes-Harris Daynia La-Force, Atlanta Dream assistant coach Terrance Mann, Los Angeles Clippers Imani McGee Podcast Items of Interest: Listen and Support Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast - https://www.blackgirlstalksports.com Join our Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Follow us on Instagram @BlackGirlsTalkSportsPodcast Download BGTS Android App for free in the Google Play Store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackgirlstalksports.android.girls Podcast Sponsor: Food Temptress Cookbook Store – https://www.foodtemptress.com Sources: Deb, S. and Cacciola, S. (2022, June 25). For Some NBA Draftees, Making it to the Pros Runs in the Family. New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/25/sports/basketball/nba-fathers-sons-players.html Kassahun, T. (2022, June 24). Jaden Ivey Expressed Gratitude for His Mom, Who Played in the WNBA, After He was Drafted by Detroit Pistons. Yahoo. yahoo.com/video/jaden-ivey-expressed-gratitude-mom-165847430.html Lundblad, J. (2008, May 16). Mother-son legacy a first for WNBA/NBA. ESPN. espn.com/nba/draft2008/columns/story?page=080513-mcgee The Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame (2022). Joy Holmes Harris. https://ohiobasketballhalloffame.com/hall-of-fame/inductees/2016/joy-holmes-harris.html Schiffer, A. and Tucker, K. (2022, June 21). Moms taught Banchero, Ivey, Sochan and Washington the game. Now they're top NBA Draft prospects. The Athletic. https://theathletic.com/3370018/2022/06/21/banchero-ivey-sochan-washington-moms/ Tidal League. (2021, May 19). Gary Harris' mom, Joy Harris.  tidalleague.com/show/court-side-moms/gary-harris-mom-joy-harris Wikipedia contributors. (2022, June 15). Pamela McGee. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pamela_McGee Wikipedia contributors. (2022, May 23). Daynia La-Force. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daynia_La-Force Wikipedia contributors. (2022, June 28). Daynia La-Force. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niele_Ivey WNBA. (2014, June 27). WNBA Mother and NBA Son: Joy Holmes Harris and Gary Harris https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOAAe6tz7Nk

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share their thoughts about the University of Southern California (USC) and the University of California of Los Angeles (UCLA) moving to the Big Ten conference in August 2023. They discuss the impact this move will have on the Pac-12, the Big Ten and athletes. They also mention the effects it will have on sports, especially football, track and field and gymnastics. #KeepItSporty Mentioned in this episode: Mike Bohn, USC athletic director Martin Jarmond, UCLA athletic director Rose Bowl Indiana University Los Angeles Times Podcast Items of Interest: Listen and Support Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast - https://www.blackgirlstalksports.com Join our Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Follow us on Instagram @BlackGirlsTalkSportsPodcast Download BGTS Android App for free in the Google Play Store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackgirlstalksports.android.girls Podcast Sponsor: Food Temptress Cookbook Store – https://www.foodtemptress.com Sources: Curtis, J. (2022, July 1). USC, UCLA Will Leave Pac-12 to Join Big Ten in 2024. Sports Illustrated. https://bit.ly/3zyToQ7 Multiple contributors. (2022, July 11). Inside the stunning USC-UCLA move to the Big Ten -- and the chaos that followed. ESPN. https://es.pn/3d7IzNp Thamel, P and Dinich, H. (2022, June 30). USC, UCLA moving from Pac-12 to Big Ten in 2024. ESPN. https://es.pn/3vGd0AK

Host Rekaya Gibson pays tribute to Louise Fulton, an American professional bowler. In 1964, she won the Professional Women's Bowling Association's Princeton Open, becoming the first African American to win a professional bowling title. Also, Fulton was the first African American bowler inducted into the United States Bowling Congress Hall of Fame in 2001. #blackbowler #blackwomenbowlers #keepitsporty Mentioned in this episode: Marjorie Mitchell, professional bowler  Meadow Lanes Bowling Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania  City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania  Podcast Items of Interest: Listen and Support Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast - https://www.blackgirlstalksports.com Join our Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Follow us on Instagram @BlackGirlsTalkSportsPodcast Download BGTS Android App for free in the Google Play Store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackgirlstalksports.android.girls Podcast Sponsor: Food Temptress Cookbook Store – https://www.foodtemptress.com Sources: Louise Fulton and Marjorie Mitchell Papers and Photographs, 1982-2010, MSS 897, Thomas and Katherine Detre Library and Archives, Senator John Heinz History Center. historicpittsburgh.org/islandora/object/pitt%3AUS-QQS-mss897/viewer United States Bowling Congress. (2022). Louise Fulton. bowl.com/usbc-hall-of-fame/hall-of-famers/louise-fulton Wiggins, D. K., & Swanson, R. A. (Eds.). (2016). Separate Games: African American Sport behind the Walls of Segregation. University of Arkansas Press. doi.org/10.2307/j.ctt1f89v0m

Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast celebrates Title IX 50th Anniversary. Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the meaning of Title IX. They share Title IX accomplishments for the past 50 years according to the Women's Sports Foundation (WSF) report. They explain what still needs to be done about equity in women's sports. They share recommendations to use to advocate for change and accountability. #KeepItSporty Mentioned in this episode: Title IX 50th Anniversary is June 23, 2022. Women's Sports Foundation - womenssportsfoundation.org/titleix50 Podcast Items of Interest: Listen and Support Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast - https://www.blackgirlstalksports.com Join our Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Follow us on Instagram @BlackGirlsTalkSportsPodcast Download BGTS Android App for free in the Google Play Store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackgirlstalksports.android.girls Podcast Sponsor: Food Temptress Cookbook Store – https://www.foodtemptress.com Sources: Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. (2022). Grove City College v. Bell - Facts and Case Summary. United States Courts. https://www.uscourts.gov/educational-resources/educational-activities/grove-city-college-v-bell-facts-and-case-summary National Institute of Food and Agriculture (2022). Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972. United States Department of Agriculture. https://www.nifa.usda.gov/title-ix-education-amendments-act-1972 Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration & Management. (2022). Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972. U.S. Department of Labor. https://www.dol.gov/agencies/oasam/centers-offices/civil-rights-center/statutes/title-ix Office for Civil Rights. (2021, October 27). Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. https://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-individuals/sex-discrimination/title-ix-education-amendments/index.html Women's Sports Foundation. (2022, May 4). 50 Years of Title IX: We're Not Done Yet. WomensSportsFoundation.org. https://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/articles_and_report/50-years-of-title-ix-were-not-done-yet

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears mention the NBA Draft order for the top six NBA teams. They discuss NBA Draft prospects such as men's college basketball players Jabari Smith, Chet Holmgren, and Keegan Murray. #KeepItSporty  Mentioned in this episode: NBA Draft is June 23, 2022, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Podcast Items of Interest: Listen and Support Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast - https://www.blackgirlstalksports.com Join our Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Follow us on Instagram @BlackGirlsTalkSportsPodcast Download BGTS Android App for free in the Google Play Store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackgirlstalksports.android.girls Podcast Sponsor: Food Temptress Cookbook Store – https://www.foodtemptress.com Sources: ESPN. (2022). Men's College Basketball: Chet Holmgren. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4433255/chet-holmgren ESPN. (2022). Men's College Basketball: Jaden Ivy. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4433218/jaden-ivey ESPN. (2022). Men's College Basketball: Paolo Banchero. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4432573/paolo-banchero ESPN. (2022). Men's College Basketball: Keegan Murray. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4594327/keegan-murray NBA. (2022). 2022 NBA Draft. https://www.nba.com/draft/2022 Perley, S. (2022, June 11). Hornets NBA Pre-Draft Workouts. NBA. https://www.nba.com/hornets/news/hornets-nba-pre-draft-workouts-june-11 Sports Reference College Basketball. (2022). College Basketball Player: Jabari Smith. Sports Reference. https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/jabari-smith-2.html Taylor, C. (2022, June 10). NBA draft green room: Holmgren, Smith headline prospects to earn invitations. Yahoo Sports. https://www.yahoo.com/video/nba-draft-green-room-holmgren-163356818.html Ward-Henninger, C. and Quinn, S. (2022, June 10). 2022 NBA Draft: Biggest team needs, best potential prospect fits for all 30 teams as offseason approaches. CBS Sports. https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2022-nba-draft-biggest-team-needs-best-potential-prospect-fits-for-all-30-teams-as-offseason-approaches/ Wikipedia Contributors. (2022, June 20). 2022 NBA Draft. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_NBA_draft

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the NBA Finals matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics. They share their NBA Finals predictions. They also talk about Game 1 results. #KeepItSporty Podcast Items of Interest: Listen and Support Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast - https://www.blackgirlstalksports.com Join our Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Follow us on Instagram @BlackGirlsTalkSportsPodcast Download BGTS Android App for free in the Google Play Store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackgirlstalksports.android.girls Podcast Sponsor: Food Temptress Cookbook Store – https://www.foodtemptress.com Sources: ESPN. (2022). NBA Team: Boston Celtics. https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/bos ESPN. (2022). NBA Team: Golden State Warriors. https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/gs NBA. (2022). Boston Celtics. https://www.nba.com/celtics NBA. (2022). Golden State Warriors. https://www.nba.com/warriors NBA. (2022). National Basketball Association. https://www.nba.com

Host Angela Spears shares uncommon facts about the Kentucky Derby, highlighting women jockeys and the most recent black jockeys who have competed. She also shares fun facts about the Kentucky Derby that you might not have known. #KeepItSporty #BlackGirlsTalkSports Podcast Items of Interest: Listen and Support Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast - https://www.blackgirlstalksports.com Join our Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Follow us on Instagram @BlackGirlsTalkSportsPodcast Download BGTS Android App for free in the Google Play Store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackgirlstalksports.android.girls Podcast Sponsor: Food Temptress Cookbook Store – https://www.foodtemptress.com References: Chavkin, D. (2022, May 8). Overhead Camera View Shows Rich Strike's Amazing Kentucky Derby Win. Sports Illustrated. https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2022/05/08/rich-strike-kentucky-derby-victory-overhead-view Frakes, J. (2021, April 20). 'I'm coming to get those roses': Carmouche will be first Black jockey in Derby since 2013. Courier Journal. https://bit.ly/3loFTM0 Kentucky Derby. (2022). Women in the Derby. https://bit.ly/3wEOfEs Roberts, B. (2022, April 27). Saddle up: Love of horses leads woman to become trailblazing jockey. Spectrum News One. https://spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisville/news/2022/04/27/life-as-a-female-jockey Sykes, L. and Hubbard, L. (2022, February 9). 35 Kentucky Derby Facts That Will Surprise You. Town & Country. https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/sporting/news/a2857/kentucky-derby-facts/ Windspree Vacation Homes. (2022). St. Croix Native Kevin Krigger Races in Kentucky Derby. https://windspree.com/st-croix-native-kevin-krigger-races-kentucky-derby/

The Women's National Basketball Association's (WNBA) season starts on May 6, 2022. Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss some teams and players to watch. They also encourage everyone to get the WNBA League Pass. Access games anytime, anywhere. #KeepItSporty   Mentioned in This Episode: Ameshya Williams-Holliday, the first Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) player drafted into the WNBA in 20 years. WNBA League Pass - https://leaguepass.wnba.com   Podcast Items of Interest: Listen and Support Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast - https://www.blackgirlstalksports.com Join our Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Follow us on Instagram @BlackGirlsTalkSportsPodcast Download BGTS Android App for free in the Google Play Store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackgirlstalksports.android.girls Podcast Sponsor: Food Temptress Cookbook Store – https://www.foodtemptress.com   Sources: Garcia, J. (2022, April 13). Becky Hammon departs Spurs to begin next phase of career in Las Vegas. Kens5. https://www.kens5.com/article/sports/nba/spurs/becky-hammon-leaves-spurs-wnba-coaching-job-nba-san-antonio-aces/273-6b408e8f-f61b-457e-b047-7085f4f132fb Glenesk, M. (2022, April 11). WNBA draft 2022: Indiana Fever go big, make history with four top-10 picks. Indianapolis Star. https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/basketball/wnba/fever/2022/04/11/wnba-draft-2022-4live-updates-indiana-fever-first-round-draft-order-channel-time/9485457002 Grove, R. (2022, April 14). Ameshya Williams-Holliday Becomes the First HBCU Player Drafted into the WNBA in the Past 20 Years. Ebony. https://www.ebony.com/sports/ameshya-williams-holliday-wbna-hbcu-draft-pick ESPN. Women's College Basketball Player: Destanni Henderson. https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/player/gamelog/_/id/4398751/destanni-henderson ESPN. (2022). Women's College Basketball Player: Ameshya. Williams-Holliday https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/player/stats/_/id/4595993/ameshya-williams-holliday ESPN. (2022). Women's College Basketball Player: Naz Hillmon. https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4398915/naz-hillmon Mahoney, J. (2022, April 12). 2022 WNBA Draft: Complete results, grades as Rhyne Howard goes No. 1 to Atlanta Dream. CBS Sports. https://www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/2022-wnba-draft-complete-results-grades-as-rhyne-howard-goes-no-1-to-atlanta-dream Rill, J. (2022, April 8). WNBA Mock Draft: Analyzing Elite Prospects and Hidden Gems. Bleacher Report. https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/2955171-2022-wnba-mock-draft-analyzing-elite-prospects-and-hidden-gems.amp.html Wikipedia Contributors. (2021, October 23). 2021 Atlanta Dream season. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Atlanta_Dream_season Wikipedia Contributors. (2022, May 1). 2022 WNBA Season. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_WNBA_season WNBA. (2022). https://www.wnba.com WNBA. (2022). All-Time WNBA Champions. https://www.wnba.com/all-time-wnba-champions WNBA Chicago Sky. (2022). https://sky.wnba.com WNBA Connecticut Sun. (2022). https://sun.wnba.com WNBA Las Vegas Access. (2022). https://aces.wnba.com WNBA Los Angeles Sparks. (2022). https://sparks.wnba.com WNBA Phoenix Mercury. (2022). https://mercury.wnba.com WNBA Washington Mystics. (2022). https://mystics.wnba.com

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the National Football League (NFL) draft prospects and share some fun facts about the athletes. They also mention HBCU Draft prospects. Lastly, the women talk about the NFL Draft order and give their predictions about team Draft picks. #KeepItSporty  Podcast Items of Interest: Listen and Support Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast - https://www.blackgirlstalksports.com Join our Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Follow us on Instagram @BlackGirlsTalkSportsPodcast Download BGTS Android App for free in the Google Play Store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackgirlstalksports.android.girls Podcast Sponsor: Food Temptress Cookbook Store – https://www.foodtemptress.com Sources: CBS. (2022). 2022 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings. CBS Sports. https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/prospect-rankings/ ESPN. (2022). Player Stats: Kyle Hamilton. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/stats/_/id/4575517/kyle-hamilton Fragoza, C. (2022, March 2). Joshua Williams, Fayetteville State CB | NFL Draft Scouting Report. Pro Football Network. https://www.profootballnetwork.com/joshua-williams-fayetteville-state-cb-nfl-draft-scouting-report-2022/ La Canofa, J. (2022, April 15). 2022 NFL Draft insider notes: The surprising No. 1 pick some GMs expect, why two QBs will go top 10 and more. CBS. https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2022-nfl-draft-insider-notes-the-surprising-no-1-pick-some-gms-expect-why-two-qbs-will-go-top-10-and-more/ National Football League. (2022). 2022 NFL Draft Home. NFL. https://www.nfl.com/draft/ National Football League. (2022). Kyle Hamilton. NFL. https://www.nfl.com/prospects/kyle-hamilton/32004841-4d24-6970-5c23-1fbf7506b4a0 NFL Mock Draft Database. (2022). 2022 Team Needs. NFL Mock Draft Database. https://www.nflmockdraftdatabase.com/team-needs-2022 Orr, C. (2022, April 13). Needs for All 32 Teams Before the 2022 NFL Draft. Sports Illustrated. https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/04/13/nfl-draft-team-needs-all-32 Shepkowski, N. (2022, February 24). NFL draft: Kyle Hamilton goes second overall? Fighting Irish Wire. https://fightingirishwire.usatoday.com/2022/02/24/nfl-mock-draft-kyle-hamilton-lions-picks/ Stanley, S. (2022, April 13). 2022 NFL Draft – HBCU players make top-30 visits. HBCU Gameday. https://hbcugameday.com/2022/04/13/2022-nfl-draft-hbcu-players-make-top-30-visits/ Trapasso, C. (2022, April 15). 2022 NFL Draft: Ranking position groups from best to worst with edge rushers leading the way. CBS. https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2022-nfl-draft-ranking-position-groups-from-best-to-worst-with-edge-rushers-leading-the-way/

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the 2022 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division 1 Women's Outdoor Track and Field. They compare the difference between indoor and outdoor track and field. They highlight athletes to watch. They mention some fun facts about NCAA outdoor track and field. They share outdoor track and field predictions. Also, they give some outdoor track and field fun facts. #KeepItSporty Mentioned in this Episode: Florida wins the 2022 Division I Women's Indoor Track and Field Championship Texas won the 2022 Division I Men's Indoor Track and Field Championship Raleigh Relays: March 24-26, North Carolina State University Colonial Relays: April 1-2, College of William & Mary Michael Johnson Invitational April 22-23, Baylor University Conference Championships: May 13-15 Podcast Items of Interest: Listen and Support Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast - https://www.blackgirlstalksports.com Join our Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Follow us on Instagram @BlackGirlsTalkSportsPodcast Download BGTS Android App for free in the Google Play Store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackgirlstalksports.android.girls Podcast Sponsor: Food Temptress Cookbook Store – https://www.foodtemptress.com Sources: Becton, S. (2022, March 18). “When Does The 2022 Outdoor Track and Field Season Start?” NCAA. https://www.ncaa.com/news/trackfield-outdoor-women/article/2022-01-31/ncaa-outdoor-track-and-field-when-does-2022-outdoor-track-and-field Becton, S. (2022, March 18). “Here Are the Differences Between the Indoor and Outdoor Track Seasons.” NCAA. https://www.ncaa.com/news/trackfield-outdoor-women/article/2022-03-13/here-are-differences-between-indoor-and-outdoor-track-seasons Becton, S. (2022, March 18). “5 Track and Field Programs That Could Be the Next First-Time National Champion.” NCAA. https://www.ncaa.com/news/trackfield-outdoor-women/article/2022-03-15/5-track-and-field-programs-could-be-next-first-time-national-champion Becton, S. (2022, March 21). “40 Names You Should Know Before The 2022 Women's Outdoor Track Season.” NCAA. https://www.ncaa.com/news/trackfield-outdoor-women/article/2022-03-16/40-names-you-should-know-2022-womens-outdoor-track-season Becton, S. (2022, March 12). “Here Are the DI Track and Field Teams with Most NCAA Championships.” NCAA. https://www.ncaa.com/news/trackfield-outdoor-women/article/2022-03-12/here-are-di-track-and-field-teams-most-ncaa-championships Brooks, C. (2022, March 12). Shey Taiwo Claims NCAA Championship, Jasmin Mitchell National Runner-Up. 247Sports. https://247sports.com/college/ole-miss/Article/Shey-Taiwo-claims-NCAA-Championship-Jasmin-Mitchell-national-runner-up-184296770/ DirectAthletics, Inc. (2022). “Paula Salmon.” Track & Field Results Reporting System. https://www.tfrrs.org/athletes/6988926/N_Carolina_AT/Paula__Salmon_.html Eibe, E. (2022, March 14). “Florida Women's Track and Field Claims Second NCAA Indoor National Championship.” The Independent Florida Alligator. https://www.alligator.org/article/2022/03/florida-womens-track-and-field-claims-second-ncaa-indoor-national-championship LSU Athletics. (2022). “Track and Field Roster.” LSUSports.net. https://lsusports.net/sports/tf/roster/  NCAA Track and Field. (2022, March 13). “Jasmine Moore.” Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/NCAATrackField/photos/a.1000049700038470/5021851357858264/ North Carolina A&T State University. (2022). “2021-22 Track & Field Roster.” NCATAggies.com. https://ncataggies.com/sports/track-and-field/roster University of Oregon Athletics. (2022). “2021-22 Track and Field Roster.” GoDucks.com. https://goducks.com/sports/track-and-field/roster University of Southern California Athletics. (2022). “2022 USC Track & Field Roster.” USCTrojans.com. https://usctrojans.com/sports/track-and-field/roster Watch Athletics. (2022, February 12). “Paula Salmon Sets the 2nd Fastest 60m Hurdles Time in NCAA History.” WatchAthletics.com. https://www.watchathletics.com/video/track-and-field/5934/paula-salmon-sets-the-2nd-fastest-60m-hurdles-time-in-ncaa-history

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears have a conversation about the Six Nations Championship - a men's rugby competition between England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales. They discuss the matchups and players to watch. Also, they share their predictions. #KeepItSporty Update: France is 2022 Guinness Six Nations Champions --- Congratulations! Mentioned in this Episode: England national rugby union team France national rugby union team Ireland national rugby union team Italy national rugby union team Scotland national rugby union team Wales national rugby union team Six Nations Rugby: Men's - https://www.sixnationsrugby.com Six Nations Rugby: Women's - https://womens.sixnationsrugby.com Six Nations Rugby: Youth - https://u20.sixnationsrugby.com  Podcast Episodes Mentioned: Rugby Hall of Famer Phaidra Knight, President, Women's Sports Foundation https://blackgirlstalksports.com/podcast/rugby-hall-of-famer-phaidra-knight-president-womens-sports-foundation/ For the Love of Women's Rugby https://blackgirlstalksports.com/podcast/for-the-love-of-womens-rugby/ The Game Changer Rugby Match https://blackgirlstalksports.com/podcast/the-game-changer-rugby-match/ Podcast Items of Interest: Listen and Support Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast - https://www.blackgirlstalksports.com Join our Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Follow us on Instagram @BlackGirlsTalkSportsPodcast Download BGTS Android App for free in the Google Play Store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackgirlstalksports.android.girls Podcast Sponsor: Food Temptress Cookbook Store – https://www.foodtemptress.com Sources: Rugby Union. (2022, March 19). “Six Nations 2022: Wales v Italy preview, team news & key stats.” BBC. https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/60753312 Rugby Union. (2022, March 19). “Six Nations 2022: France v England match preview, team news & key stats.” BBC. https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/60778133 Ruby Union. (2022, March 19). “Six Nations 2022: Ireland v Scotland match preview, team news & key stats.” BBC. https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/60778136 RW Staff. (2022, March 15). “What is a Grand Slam?” Rugby World. https://www.rugbyworld.com/tournaments/six-nations-2022/what-is-a-grand-slam-90086 World Rugby. (2022). “Men's Six Nations Championship 2022.” World Rugby. https://www.world.rugby/tournaments/six-nations-men

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share details about the 2022 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament. They discuss players and teams to watch during March Madness. They also give some fun facts about March Madness that might help you complete the NCAA tournament bracket. #KeepItSporty Mentioned in this Episode: 2022 NCAA DI Women's Basketball Championship bracket, Selection Show, Sunday at 8 p.m. (ET) on March 13, watch on ESPN. Stanford University Cardinal Women's Basketball, 2021 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Champions 2022 NCAA DI Women's Basketball Tournament Final Four and Championship Games will be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota         Podcast Items of Interest: Listen and Support Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast - https://www.blackgirlstalksports.com Join our Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Follow us on Instagram @BlackGirlsTalkSportsPodcast Download BGTS Android App for free in the Google Play Store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackgirlstalksports.android.girls Podcast Sponsor: Food Temptress Cookbook Store – https://www.foodtemptress.com Sources: Associated Press. (2022, February 27). Women's Basketball Rankings. NCAA. https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/basketball-women/d1/associated-press Baylor University Athletics. (2022). 2021-22 Women's Basketball Roster: Nalyssa Smith. Baylor Bears. https://baylorbears.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/nalyssa-smith/10721 Board of Regents of the University of Michigan. (2022). 2021-22 Women's Basketball Roster: Naz Hillmon. MGoBlue.com. https://mgoblue.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/naz-hillmon/22275 Brennan, C. (2022, February 27). Naz Hillmon First Michigan Player to Reach 2,000 Points, 1,000 Rebounds. Just Women's Sports. https://justwomenssports.com/naz-hillmon-michigan-basketball-2000-points-1000-rebounds/ Camargo, A. (2022, February 25). Paige Bueckers Returns to Action in UConn's Blowout Victory. NCAA. https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-women/article/2022-02-25/paige-bueckers-returns-action-uconns-blowout-victory FGCU Athletics. (2022). 2021-22 Women's Basketball Roster: Kierstan Bell. Florida Gulf Coast University Athletics. https://fgcuathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/kierstan--bell/7666 Iowa University. (2022). Women's Basketball Roster: Caitlin Clark. Hawkeye Sports. https://hawkeyesports.com/roster/caitlin-clark/ Jackson, W. (2022, February 24). Aliyah Boston Sets New SEC Record for Most Consecutive Double-Doubles. Sports Illustrated. https://www.si.com/college/2022/02/25/aliyah-boston-sets-new-sec-record-most-consecutive-double-double NCAA. (2022, March 11). 2022 March Madness: Women's NCAA tournament complete schedule, dates, TV times. NCAA.com. https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-women/article/2022-02-24/2022-ncaa-womens-basketball-tournament-dates-schedule South Carolina Gamecocks. (2022). 2021-22 Women's Basketball Roster: Aliyah Boston. GamecocksOnline.com. https://gamecocksonline.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/aliyah-boston/8318 Sweeney, K. (2022, March 4). Iowa, Northwestern Face Off in Battle of Women's College Basketball's Top Point Guards. Sports Illustrated. https://www.si.com/tv/si-guide/caitlin-clark-veronica-burton-iowa-northwestern-big-ten-womens-basketball-tournament University of Connecticut Athletics. (2022). 2021-22 Women's Basketball Roster: Paige Bueckers. UConn Huskies. https://uconnhuskies.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/paige-bueckers/11734 UK Athletics. (2022). 2021-22 Women's Basketball Roster: Rhyne Howard. University of Kentucky Athletics. https://ukathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/rhyne-howard/8799 University of Louisville. (2022). Women's Basketball. Louisville Cardinals. https://gocards.com/sports/womens-basketball Wikipedia Contributors. (2022, March 6). South Carolina Gamecocks Women's Basketball. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Carolina_Gamecocks_women's_basketball Wilco, D. (2022, February 28). The First Four of the NCAA tournament, Explained. NCAA. https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/bracketiq/2022-02-28/first-four-ncaa-tournament-ultimate-guide

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share details about the 2022 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. They discuss players and teams to watch during March Madness. They also give some fun facts about March Madness that might help you complete the NCAA tournament bracket. #KeepItSporty Mentioned in This Episode: 2022 NCAA Selection Sunday at 6 p.m. (ET) on March 13, watch on CBS. Norfolk State University Spartans Men's Basketball Podcast Items of Interest: Listen and Support Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast - https://www.blackgirlstalksports.com Join our Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Follow us on Instagram @BlackGirlsTalkSportsPodcast Download BGTS Android App for free in the Google Play Store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackgirlstalksports.android.girls Podcast Sponsor: Food Temptress Cookbook Store – https://www.foodtemptress.com Sources: Associated Press. (2022, February 27). Men's Basketball Rankings. NCAA. https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/basketball-men/d1/ncaa-mens-basketball-net-rankings Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System. (2022). 2021-22 Men's Basketball Roster: Johnny Davis. UWBadgers.com. https://uwbadgers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/johnny-davis/9712 Duke Athletics. (2022). Men's Basketball: Mike Krzyzewski. Duke University. https://goduke.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/mike-krzyzewski/4159 Duke Athletics. (2022). 2021-22 Men's Basketball Roster: Paolo Banchero. Duke University. https://goduke.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/paolo-banchero/17230 Gonzaga University Athletics. (2022). 2021-22 Men's Basketball Roster: Chet Holmgren. Gonzaga University. https://gozags.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/chet-holmgren/3945 Gough, C. (2021, April 8). Number Of Men's NCAA College Basketball Championships by Team From 1939 to 2021. Statista. https://www.statista.com/statistics/219821/teams-with-the-most-ncaa-basketball-titles/ NCAA. (2022, March 5). 2022 Selection Sunday: Start Time, Date, Schedule. NCAA.com. https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/2022-selection-sunday-time-dates-schedule Purdue University Athletics. (2022). 2021-22 Men's Basketball Roster: Jaden Ivey. PurdueSports.com. https://purduesports.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/jaden-ivey/10676 University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics. (2022). 2021-22 Men's Basketball Roster: Kofi Cockburn. FightingIllini.com. https://fightingillini.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/kofi-cockburn/12260 University of Iowa. (2022). Roster: Keegan Murray. HawkeyeSports.com. https://hawkeyesports.com/roster/keegan-murray/ Wilco, D. (2022, February 28). The First Four of the NCAA tournament, Explained. NCAA. https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/bracketiq/2022-02-28/first-four-ncaa-tournament-ultimate-guide Wikipedia Contributors. (2022, February 27). Norfolk State Spartans Men's Basketball. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norfolk_State_Spartans_men%27s_basketball Wikipedia Contributors. (2022, March 6). 2022 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_NCAA_Division_I_Men's_Basketball_Tournament Wikipedia Contributors. (2022, March 6). Mike Krzyzewski. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Krzyzewski Wittry, A. (2022, March 3). 6 March Madness Records That Could Fall in 2022 — and Why. NCAA. https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2022-03-03/6-march-madness-records-could-fall-2022-and-why

In honor of Women's History Month, hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears have a conversation with Sonja Stills, the first female Commissioner of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and HBCU Division I sports. She discusses her short- and long-term goals for the MEAC. She shares her professional milestones. She also talks about what fueled her interest in sports; and how she made her mark in a male-dominated industry. #KeepItSporty About Sonja Stills Sonja O. Stills has been a respected, well-known staple within the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference for the past 19 years, and on Jan. 1, 2022, she took over as commissioner -- becoming the first female commissioner in the conference's history, as well as the first female commissioner of a Div. I HBCU conference. With a proven track record of accountability, efficiency, and passion, Stills has risen through the ranks within the MEAC, beginning with her tenure at the conference in October 2002. Stills has made a name for herself among her peers and other industry professionals for her never-ending dedication to the conference and its student-athletes, ability to grow and innovate, organization, team-first mentality, and goal-achieving initiative. In January 2021, Stills was promoted to Chief of Staff/Chief Operating Officer of the MEAC. In her new role, she ensures that the Commissioner is carrying out the strategic objectives of the Council of Chief Executive Officers and the Delegate Assembly. Stills remains the lead on all hiring, strategic and long-range planning, re-branding, and marketing, NCAA Name, Image and Likeness (NIL), conference budget, the renewal of the MEAC Basketball Tournament with the City of Norfolk, and all special events and activities. Stills also serves as the Director of Esports, a new, cutting-edge initiative that began in the summer of 2020, as the conference and world continued to deal with the progression of the COVID-19 pandemic. She took charge in this new position, serving as the key driver in developing regulations for the MEAC Esports Community and developing the MEAC's esports strategy. Her goal is to enhance awareness of the MEAC's esports initiative by working with industry business leaders to encourage growth. Stills served as the Senior Associate Commissioner for Administration and Compliance (June 2012-21), Assistant Commissioner for Administration and Compliance (July 2008-12), Executive Assistant to the Commissioner (July 2006-08), Senior Woman Administrator (June 2006-Present) and Director of Compliance (October 2002-08). Before arriving at the MEAC, Stills served as Hampton University's Coordinator of Athletic Academic Support for four years, three of those years she was appointed Senior Woman Administrator. While at Hampton, she created the university's first Athletic Academic Support Program and implemented the CHAMPS/LifeSkills Program. She provided academic advising, counseling, and assistance to student-athletes in areas of course selection, registration procedures, degree requirements, career planning, university resources and other related topics associated with academic performance for all sports programs. A 1993 graduate of Old Dominion University, Stills earned her bachelor's degree in Human Services Counseling. Three years later, she received a Master of Arts in Counseling (College Student Work Personnel) from Hampton University. She would later go on to graduate from the Sports Management Institute in 2002 and the NACWAA/HERS Institute for Administrative Advancement in 2008. Mentioned in This Episode: Historically black colleges and universities (HBCU) MEAC kick-off Title IX 50th Anniversary Celebration MEAC Esports Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Podcast Items of Interest: Listen and support Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast - https://www.blackgirlstalksports.com Join our Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Follow us on Instagram @BlackGirlsTalkSportsPodcast Download BGTS Android App for free in the Google Play Store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackgirlstalksports.android.girls Podcast Sponsor: Food Temptress Cookbook Store – https://www.foodtemptress.com Sources: Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. 2022. “Sonja O. Stills. MEAC Sports. https://meacsports.com/staff.aspx?staff=2

In honor of Black History Month, host Rekaya Gibson pays homage to Lucy Diggs Slowe, the first African American woman to win a national championship in any sport. In 1917, she secured the women's singles title at the first American Tennis Association championship. She attended Howard University and became one of the founding members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. In 1922, Howard appointed her as the school's first dean of women, the first Black woman to hold the position at any college in the country. On October 21, 1937, Lucy Diggs Slowe passed away at the age of 52. She was inducted into the Black Tennis Hall of Fame in 2008. #KeepItSporty Mentioned in This Episode: Howard University, Washington, D.C. National Association of College Women National Council of Negro Women Podcast Items of Interest: Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast website at https://www.blackgirlstalksportspodcast.com Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Podcast Sponsor: Food Temptress Cookbook Store – https://www.foodtemptress.com Sources: Black Tennis Hall of Fame. (2021, March 2). “Women's History Month: The Women of Black Tennis Hall of Fame.” BlackTennisHallofFame.com. https://www.blacktennishalloffame.com/2021/03/womens-history-month-women-of-black.html Butler, A. (2021, October 21). “Howard University Gives Tribute to the Legacy of Lucy Diggs Slowe with Street Designation Ceremony.” Howard University. https://newsroom.howard.edu/newsroom/article/15196/howard-university-gives-tribute-legacy-lucy-diggs-slowe-street-designation Howard University. (2022). “Pittsburgh Courier: Buildings.” Digital Howard. https://dh.howard.edu/pittcourier_buildings/7/ Maryland Commission for Women. (2011). “Maryland Women's Hall of Fame: Lucy Diggs Slowe.” Maryland State Archives. https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/educ/exhibits/womenshall/html/slowe.html Wikipedia Contributors. (2022, February 21). “Lucy Diggs Slowe.” Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lucy_Diggs_Slowe&oldid=1072717037 Young, S.M. (2021, March 20). “Changed the Game: Lucy Diggs Slowe was 1st Black Woman to Win National Title, and It's a Footnote to Her Extraordinary Life.” Yahoo Sports. https://www.yahoo.com/video/womens-history-month-lucy-diggs-slowe-tennis-alpha-kappa-alpha-120056385.html

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the Super Bowl LVI matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Los Angeles Rams. They share their predictions for the Big Game. They also mention some Super Bowl fun facts. #KeepItSporty Mentioned in This Episode: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California Super Bowl Halftime Show: Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar 50th Anniversary of Title IX Billie Jean King California School for the Deaf-Riverside Cubs High School Girls Flag League of Champions Inglewood Chargers Watts Rams Podcast Items of Interest: Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast website at https://www.blackgirlstalksportspodcast.com Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Podcast Sponsor: Food Temptress Cookbook Store – https://www.foodtemptress.com Sources: Cincinnati Bengals. (2022). 2021 Postseason. Bengals.com. https://www.bengals.com/schedule/  The Football Database. (2022). 2021 NFL Team Offense Statistics. The Football Database. https://www.footballdb.com/stats/teamstat.html?sort=ptsgm The Football Database. (2022). Cincinnati Bengals. The Football Database. https://www.footballdb.com/teams/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/teamvsteam?opp=29 National Football League. (2022, February 9). Super Bowl 2022: Rams-Bengals by The Numbers. Fox Sports. https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/super-bowl-2022-rams-bengals-by-the-numbers National Football League. (2022). Los Angeles Rams. NFL.com. https://www.nfl.com/teams/los-angeles-rams/ National Football League. (2022). 2021 Player Stats – Passing. NFL.com. https://www.nfl.com/stats/player-stats/ National Football League. (2022). 2021 Team Stats – Offense Scoring. NFL.com. https://www.nfl.com/stats/team-stats/offense/scoring/2021/reg/all  NFL Communications. (2022, February 11). Super Bowl LVI Coin Toss Will Honor 50th Anniversary of Title IX and Inclusion Across Sports. NFL. https://nflcommunications.com/Pages/Super-Bowl-LVI-Coin-Toss-Will-Honor-50th-Anniversary-of-Title-IX-and-Inclusion-Across-Sports-.aspx Pro Football Reference. (2022). 2021 Los Angeles Rams Statistics & Players. Sports Reference. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/ram/2021.htm Pro Football Reference. (2022). 2021 Cincinnati Bengals Statistics & Players. Sports Reference. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/cin/2021.htm Team Rankings. (2022). Cincinnati Bengals. TeamRankings.com https://www.teamrankings.com/nfl/team/cincinnati-bengals

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears have a conversation with Adrienne Smith, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Gridiron Queendom. She is also the wide receiver for The Boston Renegades, the six-time national champion women's tackle football team. Smith discusses how she became a female professional football player and her mission to create opportunities for others. She talks about her football card game, Blitz Champz. Furthermore, she shares her thoughts about the future of football and professional sports for women and girls. #KeepItSporty About Adrienne Smith Adrienne Smith is the founder of Gridiron Queendom and a wide receiver with the Boston Renegades, with a mission to create more opportunities in football and professional sports for women and girls. Adrienne has been featured on Today Show, Forbes, and—just announced last week—a new, iconic ad campaign for the milk industry's Team Milk!  Adrienne is also the creator of the award-winning football-themed card game Blitz Champz—bringing the excitement and joy of football to kids and families in a fun, action-packed and educational way.  This past fall, Blitz Champz partnered with NFL FLAG to deliver the excitement of the game for youth participants at the Patriots Regional tournament in Taunton, MA.  NFL teams including The Houston Texans and The Las Vegas Raiders have featured Blitz Champz at events including youth football clinics.  As one of the best-performing wide receivers in women's football history, having won two gold medals and four national championships throughout her women's tackle football career, Adrienne knows a thing or two about what it takes to compete—and win.  This past summer, Adrienne and her team, The Boston Renegades, were flown on The Patriots' private plane to Canton, OH where they won their third straight and sixth overall national championship. Adrienne and her team have been winners of national championships in 2010, 2011, 2014, 2018, 2019 and 2021. In addition to her role with the Renegades, Adrienne has been a member of the U.S. women's national flag football team, winning three silver medals in international competitions. Today, Adrienne Smith is one of the best-performing wide receivers in women's football history. The New England Patriots have said of Adrienne, “She cannot be stopped,” and the Times Union has called her “The face of women in football.” In addition to her work as a sports star, she has also appeared in popular TV shows such as Orange is the New Black. Mentioned in This Episode: Gridiron Queendom - https://gridironqueendom.com/ The Boston Renegades - https://www.bostonrenegadesfootball.org/ Blitz Champz - https://blitzchampz.com/ Podcast Items of Interest: Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast website at https://www.blackgirlstalksportspodcast.com Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Podcast Sponsor: Food Temptress Cookbook Store – https://www.foodtemptress.com

In honor of the 36th Annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day (February 2, 2022), hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss women athletes and sports figures they admire. Powered by the Women's Sports Foundation (WSF), this celebration inspires girls and women to play and be active, to realize their full power. This year's event will also serve as the kickoff of WSF's activations for the 50th Anniversary of Title IX, happening throughout 2022. #KeepItSporty Mentioned in This Episode: Indiana University Diver Kristen Hayden Las Vegas Aces Head Coach Becky Hammon Sportscaster Jayne Kennedy Overton South Carolina University Head Coach Dawn Staley Chicago Sky Candace Parker Professional Golfer Shasta Averyhardt Professional Golfer Cheyenne Woods Michigan University Basketball Player Naz Hillmon Women's Sports Foundation - www.womenssportsfoundation.org Podcast Items of Interest: Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast website at https://www.blackgirlstalksportspodcast.com Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Podcast Sponsor: Food Temptress Cookbook Store – https://www.foodtemptress.com Sources: Barnes, A. (2021, December 14). Indiana University Diver Becomes First Black Woman to Win National Title. Changing America. https://thehill.com/changing-america/respect/diversity-inclusion/585771-indiana-university-diver-becomes-first-black Baruch, Y. (2021, December 14). Kristen Hayden Become First Black Woman to Win US Senior National Diving Title. Blavity. https://blavity.com/kristen-hayden-become-first-black-woman-to-win-us-senior-national-diving-title?category1=news Hill, G.A. (2021, November 13). A Little Nylon Goes a Long Way: Dawn Staley Extends a Tradition with a Package of Inspiration. The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/11/13/dawn-staley-south-carolina-sends-net-black-women-coaches/ The Hilltop Staff. (2021, February 24). Jayne Kennedy Overton: Living Black History. The Hilltop. https://thehilltoponline.com/2021/02/24/jayne-kennedy-overton-living-black-history/ Mention, B. (2021, December 15). Kristen Hayden Just Became the First Black Woman to Win National Diving Title. Essence. https://www.essence.com/news/kristen-hayden-1st-black-woman-diver-title/ Sanders, B. (2021, October). Historic Moves: Dawn Staley Becomes Highest-Paid Black Head Coach in Women's Basketball. News One. https://newsone.com/4241874/dawn-staley-university-of-south-carolina-contract-extension/amp/ University of Michigan. (2022). 2021-22 Women's Basketball Roster: Naz Hillmon. MGoBlue.com. https://mgoblue.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/naz-hillmon/22275 Voepel, M. (2021, December 31). Becky Hammon Officially Named Coach of Las Vegas Aces; Gregg Popovich Says She Has All Tools to Succeed. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/32970074/becky-hammon-thrilled-back-wnba-las-vegas-aces Wikipedia Contributors. (2022, January 27). Becky Hammon. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Becky_Hammon Wikipedia Contributors. (2022, January 23). Jayne Kennedy. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jayne_Kennedy

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. and what he stood for, host Angela Spears, discusses Prominent Athletes Promoting Social Justice. Angela shares contributions of athletes (past and present) in the name of social justice. She acknowledges that the voice of athletes promoting social justice hasn't always been popular but is becoming more common. She also highlights whose voices have or are making a difference in the name of activism, human rights, and social justice. #KeepItSporty Podcast Items of Interest: Podcast Sponsor: Food Temptress Cookbook Store – https://www.foodtemptress.com Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast website at https://www.blackgirlstalksportspodcast.com Sources: Colin Kaepernick https://kaepernick7.com Kidane, B. (2021, February 20). “Bill Russell: A Civil Rights icon and NBA trailblazer whose impact is still felt to this day.” NBA. https://ca.nba.com/news/why-bill-russell-is-one-of-the-most-influential-players-in-nba-history-boston-celtics-civil-rights/p68jwhrqz4pb187y3sya3veix Lebron James https://www.lebronjames.com Nittle, N. K. (2021, May 25). “Why Black American Athletes Raised Their Fists at the 1968 Olympics. https://www.history.com/news/black-athletes-raise-fists-1968-olympics Serena Williams https://www.serenawilliams.com University Libraries. (2021, October 4). “Muhammad Ali: A Transcendent Life: Social Justice and Civil Rights Icon.” University of Louisville. https://library.louisville.edu/ali/SocialJustice_CivilRights

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears have a conversation with special guest Renata Simril, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the LA84 Foundation. Simiril is also the President of the Play Equity Fund. She discusses the impact sports and play have on the mental health in youth. She shares what her organizations have done during the pandemic to bring movement and play to students being home schooled. She gives advice to parents on how to support the mental health of young athletes. In addition, Simril talks about how to keep girls interested in sports. #KeepItSporty About Renata Simril: As President & CEO of the LA84 Foundation – the legacy of the 1984 Summer Olympics – Renata Simril is a national leader in youth sports at a time when young people face unprecedented challenges gaining access to healthy activity and increased barriers to play. Simril also serves as President of the Play Equity Fund, the charitable partner of the LA84 Foundation. Simril's focus is driving lasting change for children in need and supporting local communities, including during stints as a Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles, Senior VP & Chief of Staff to the Publisher for the LA Times, Sr. Vice President of External Affairs of the Los Angeles Dodgers, as well as over a decade in real estate development. Mentioned in this Episode: LA84 Foundation – www.la84.org  Play Equity Fund – www.playequityfund.org Los Angeles, California Podcast Items of Interest: Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast website at https://www.blackgirlstalksportspodcast.com Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Podcast Sponsor: Food Temptress Cookbook Store – https://www.foodtemptress.com

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the College Football Playoff National Championship matchup between Georgia Bulldogs vs Alabama Crimson Tide. They mention players to watch and share their predictions. They also chat about the Alabama-Georgia football rivalry last meeting on December 4, 2021, in the SEC Championship Game. The College Football Playoff National Championship is scheduled for January 10, 2022, at 8 p.m. (EST), ESPN, Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. #KeepItSporty Mentioned in This Episode: Podcast Sponsor: Food Temptress Cookbook Store - https://www.foodtemptress.com Luchini, O. (2022, January 5). “15 Underrated Sports Podcasts That Won't Mansplain What a Field Goal Is.” POPSUGAR. https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/best-sports-podcasts-48642216. Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast website at https://www.blackgirlstalksportspodcast.com Sources: Bushnell, H. (2022, January 5). “Alabama is a CFP Underdog. History Suggests That Should Terrify Georgia.” Yahoo! Sports. https://sports.yahoo.com/alabama-underdog-georgia-national-championship-162657152.html Chiari, M. (2022, January 8). “Jordan Davis Says Georgia's SEC Title-Game Loss to Alabama Was 'Wake-Up Call'.” Bleacher Report. https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/10023232-jordan-davis-says-georgias-sec-title-game-loss-to-alabama-was-wake-up-call.amp.html ESPN. (2022). “College Football, CFP Semifinal at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic: Alabama Crimson Tide and Cincinnati Bearcats, December 31, 2021.” ESPN. https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401331234 ESPN. (2022). “College Football, CFP Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl: Georgia Bulldogs and Michigan Wolverines, December 31, 2021.” ESPN. https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401331234 ESPN. (2022). “College Football, SEC Championship Game: Georgia Bulldogs and Alabama Crimson Tide, December 4, 2021.” ESPN. https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401282154 ESPN Staff. (2022, January 7). “College Football National Championship Betting Nuggets: Alabama vs. Georgia.” ESPN. https://www.espn.com/chalk/story/_/id/33014393/college-football-national-championship-betting-nuggets-alabama-vs-georgia Higgins, L. (2022, January 7). “Georgia Football Has an Alabama Problem.” The Wall Street Journal. https://www.wsj.com/amp/articles/georgia-alabama-college-football-playoff-national-championship-11641518058

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears reflect on their five-years of podcasting. They share their podcast milestones and tips on how to stay motivated. They mention how to become a podcast guest. They also discuss their future podcast plans. #KeepItSporty Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast's mission is to inspire, educate and encourage women to participate in conversations about sports. Listen, become a patron, and learn more at https://blackgirlstalksports.com/. Thank you! Mentioned in This Episode: Food Temptress Cookbook Store - https://www.foodtemptress.com Cuisine Noir Magazine - https://www.cuisinenoirmag.com/ Join the Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Follow us on Instagram @blackgirlstalksportspodcast Curtis Anderson, Podcast Producer NCAA Name, Image and Likeness (NIL)

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share their thoughts about the BreakThrough Summit, a digital leadership summit designed to develop and celebrate women in sports. They discuss the 2020-2021 Women in College Coaching Report Card that was presented during the Breakout Session: Women Coach Data. The dataset included all head coaches of women's teams (N = 3617) at 357 institutions of higher education in the United States that were current members of 32 NCAA Division–I conferences. Gibson and Spears highlight statistics on women coaches of color. They also have a conversation about what can be done to increase the overall number of women college coaches. #KeepItSporty Mentioned in This Episode: BreakThrough Summit - https://www.breakthroughsummit.live/ Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sports – www.tuckercenter.org Podcast Items of Interest: Become a Monthly Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Buy Us a Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/blackgirlstalksports Join Us the Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Download free Android App in the Google Play Store Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine - www.cuisinenoirmag.com Source: Boucher, C., Silva-Breen, H., & LaVoi, N. M. (2021, July). Head coaches of women's collegiate teams: A comprehensive report on NCAA Division-I institutions, 2020-21. Minneapolis: The Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport. www.tuckercenter.org.

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears have a conversation with author Farrah Rochon about NFL Week 14. They share their thoughts about the New Orleans Saints season and its upcoming game against the New York Jets. They give their NFL Week 14 predictions for matchups between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns, Las Vegas Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs, Dallas Cowboys and The Washington Football Team, and Los Angeles Rams and the Arizona Cardinals. They also mention the NFL Playoff picture for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Cardinals. #KeepItSporty About Farrah Rochon USA Today bestselling author Farrah Rochon hails from a small town just west of New Orleans. When she is not writing in her favorite coffee shop, Farrah spends most of her time reading, cooking, traveling the world, visiting Walt Disney World, and catching her favorite Broadway shows. An admitted sports fanatic, Farrah feeds her addiction to football by watching New Orleans Saints games on Sunday afternoons. Her latest books, “The Boyfriend Project” and “The Dating Playbook,” are available now. Mentioned in This Episode: Terry Robiskie, former NFL football coach and former NFL player Podcast Items of Interest: Become a Monthly Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Buy Us a Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/blackgirlstalksports Join Us the Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Download free Android App in the Google Play Store Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine - www.cuisinenoirmag.com Sources: Around the NFL Staff. (2021, December 7). Playoff-Clinching Scenarios for Week 14 of 2021 NFL Season. NFL.com. https://www.nfl.com/news/playoff-clinching-scenarios-for-week-14-of-2021-nfl-season ESPN. (2021). Matchup: Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens. ESPN.com. https://www.espn.com/nfl/matchup?gameId=401326507 Gordon, G. (2021, December 8). Chargers QB Justin Herbert, Lions QB Jared Goff among NFL Players of the Week. NFL.com. https://www.nfl.com/news/players-of-the-week-2021-week-13-justin-herbert-jared-goff Magee, P. (2021, December 7). Ian Book: 5 Things You Should Know About the Saints Quarterback. NOLA.com. https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/article_bfff4734-57b1-11ec-a005-f317d5cd783f.html NFL Communications. (2021). 2021 Rundown - Week 14. NFL. https://nflcommunications.com/Pages/2021-Rundown---Week-14.aspx Root, J. (2021, December 9). Cardinals Designate Chase Edmonds, Others to Return from IR. USA Today. https://cardswire.usatoday.com/2021/12/09/cardinals-designate-chase-edmonds-others-to-return-from-ir/

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share their holiday gift ideas for sports fans. #KeepItSporty Mentioned in This Episode: Cuisine Noir Magazine, 2021 Special Edition Print Issue – CuisineNoirMag.com Ballparks of America Bucket Journal - MyBucketJournals.com Women's WNBA Gold Logowoman Hoop Earrings – WNBAStore.NBA.com BRXLZ Football – FOCO.com MindWare Sports Trivia Challenge - Macys.com ESPN Trivia Night Game - Target.com Driver Drink Dispenser - SharperImage.com Personalised Tennis Racket Salad Servers – Etsy.com (Shop name: Letteroom) EQUAL PAY Authentic Rugby Shirt WSF – PSKCollective.com Podcast Items of Interest: Become a Monthly Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Buy Us a Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/blackgirlstalksports Join Us the Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Download free Android App in the Google Play Store Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine - www.cuisinenoirmag.com Sources: Freedman, A. and Chong, D.A. (2021, August 25). The 25 Best Gifts for Sports Fans. Men's Health. https://www.menshealth.com/technology-gear/g33313114/best-gifts-for-sports-fans/

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the effects of the pandemic on sports. They share the latest COVID-19 and vaccination numbers from John Hopkins University and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention respectively. They give updates on the COVID-19 vaccination rates for the NFL, NBA, and WNBA and NFL's COVID-19 outbreaks. They share their thoughts about Brooklyn Nets Kyrie Irving and Green Bay Packers Aaron Rodgers decision not to get vaccinated. They also mention why college athletes are quitting basketball due to the pandemic. Lastly, they talk about what impact the pandemic has on women's sports and female athletes. #KeepItSporty Mentioned in This Episode: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – www.cdc.gov Iciss Tillis, Labor & Employment Attorney, Hall Estill - www.hallestill.com HoopsHype – www.hoopshype.com Podcast Items of Interest: Become a Monthly Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Buy Us a Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/blackgirlstalksports Join Us the Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Download free Android App in the Google Play Store Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine - www.cuisinenoirmag.com Sources: Agence France-Presse. (2021, October 18). Around 96% NBA Players Vaccinated Against Covid-19: Silver. France 24. https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20211018-around-96-nba-players-vaccinated-against-covid-19-silver Associated Press. (2021, November 11). Women's World Boxing Championships Postponed Amid Pandemic. CBC. https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/summer/boxing/women-boxing-world-championships-1.6245788 Baccellieri, E. (2021, September 20). What Can We Learn from the WNBA's Vaccination Success? Sports Illustrated. https://www.si.com/wnba/2021/09/20/wnba-vaccination-99-percent-daily-cover Bacon, J. and Ortiz, J.L. (2021, November 11). New Infections on The Rise in Most States; 2.2M Home Tests Recalled; Vaccinated NFL Player Sent to Emergency Room: COVID-19 Updates. USA Today. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2021/11/11/covid-vaccination-mask-mandates-pandemic-colleges/6380501001/ Buchmasser, B. (2021, November 9). Covid-19 Outbreak Sidelines Multiple Browns Players Ahead of Patriots Matchup. SB Nation. https://www.patspulpit.com/2021/11/9/22772344/covid-19-outbreak-browns-patriots-nfl-week-10-chubb-felton Guardian Sports. (2021, September 29). NBA Players Who Refuse Covid-19 Vaccine Could Lose Millions in Salary. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/sep/29/unvaccinated-nba-players-kyrie-irving-lose-money-basketball Kalbrosky, B. (2021, October 18). These Players Quit Basketball During the COVID Pandemic. We Asked Them Why. HoopsHype. https://hoopshype.com/lists/covid-retirement-ncaa-college-basketball-players-other-jobs/ Morgan, K. (2021, May 6, 2021). Covid: Many Female Athletes 'May Walk Away' After Pandemic. BBC. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-56979118 Wrack, S. (2021, October 5). ‘Not Just Surviving, Thriving': Interest in Women's Sport Has Risen Since Pandemic. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/oct/05/not-just-surviving-thriving-interest-in-womens-sport-has-risen-since-pandemic Youngmisuk, O. (2021, October 14). Kyrie Irving Says Decision to Remain Unvaccinated is 'About Being True to What Feels Good for Me'. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32397602/kyrie-irving-says-decision-remain-unvaccinated-being-true-feels-good-me

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears have a conversation with tennis trailblazers Chanda Rubin and Zina Garrison, the podcast hosts of “The GOAT: Serena” which takes a deep dive into the life and career of one of the greatest of all time, Serena Williams. They discuss their tennis careers. They also share details about their 12-part podcast series in partnership with Diversion Podcasts and iHeartMedia which features archival material and never-before-heard interviews. #KeepItSporty About Zina Garrison Born in Houston, Texas, Zina Garrison is a philanthropist and a former professional tennis player. She started her tennis career at 10 years old, eventually becoming the number one ranked junior player in the world. Turning pro in 1982, she reached a career high number four ranking. In 1990, Garrison also became the first African American woman to play in a Grand Slam final since 1958. Garrison is a three-time Grand Slam mixed doubles champion and a 1988 Olympic women's doubles gold and singles bronze medalist. After retiring from tennis in 1997, she went on to coaching, including the US women's team in the 2008 Olympics, where she coached Serena Williams. Garrison is also involved in philanthropic work. She founded the Zina Garrison Foundation for the Homeless in 1988 and the Zina Garrison All-Court Tennis Program, which supports inner-city tennis in Houston, in 1992. She continues to be a prominent voice in the tennis community to this day. Stay connected on Twitter @beyondthegold and Instagram @garrisonzina. About Chanda Rubin Chanda Rubin is a tennis commentator and former top 10 professional tennis player from Lafayette, Louisiana. In 1992, she won the girls' singles title at Wimbledon, and reached a peak ranking of world number two in the ITF Junior rankings. Throughout her career, she won 7 singles and 10 doubles WTA titles. She won the women's doubles and was a women's single semi-finalist at the 1996 Australian Open. That same year she achieved a number 6 ranking. She reached the quarterfinals of the French Open three times. In the 1999 US Open doubles, her team was runner-up. After retiring from tennis, Rubin became a tennis commentator, providing commentary for the Athens 2004 Olympics, the US Open, the French Open, the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and more. Stay connected on Twitter @Chanda_Rubin and Instagram @thechandarubin. Mentioned in This Episode: The GOAT: Serena - https://www.diversionpodcasts.com/podcast/the-goat-serena/ Podcast Items of Interest: Become a Monthly Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Buy Us a Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/blackgirlstalksports Join Us the Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Download free Android App in the Google Play Store Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine - www.cuisinenoirmag.com

Host Angela Spears attends the Princeton University vs Harvard University football game on Saturday, October 23, 2021. She chats with co-host Rekaya Gibson about the Ivy League Football matchup that went into five overtimes. They share several reasons why you should watch Ivy League Football. They also mention some fun facts about Ivy League Football. #KeepItSporty Mentioned in This Episode: Nicholas Hilliard, Princeton University Football Podcast Items of Interest: Become a Monthly Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Buy Us a Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/blackgirlstalksports Join Us the Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Download free Android App in the Google Play Store Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine - www.cuisinenoirmag.com Sources: Associated Press. (2021, October 24). Ivy League Says Officiating Mistake Cost Harvard Crimson OT Victory Over Princeton Tigers in Football Game. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/32465969/ivy-league-says-officiating-mistake-cost-harvard-crimson-ot-victory-princeton-tigers Black, A. (2012, April 9). College Football: A Look at Ivy League Football Stadiums. Bleacher Report. https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1137424-college-football-a-look-at-ivy-league-football-stadiums NCAA. (2021). FCS Football: The Ivy League. NCAA.com. https://www.ncaa.com/standings/football/fcs/ivy-league NCAA. (2021). FCS Football. NCAA.com. https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/football/fcs/fcs-coaches-poll Princeton University Football. (2021). 2021 Football Roster. Princeton University. https://goprincetontigers.com/sports/football/roster/cole-smith/19322  Princeton University Football. (2021). Harvard vs PRIN (Oct 23, 2021). Princeton University. https://princeton_ftp.sidearmsports.com/custompages/statistics/fb/2021/prin0621.htm  Wikipedia Contributors. (2021, July 20). List Of Ivy League Football Champions. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Ivy_League_football_champions&oldid=1034488397

Host Rekaya Gibson shares her reaction to “Swagger,” the highly anticipated drama inspired by NBA superstar's Kevin Durant's experiences in the world of youth basketball. No spoilers. The cast includes O'Shea Jackson Jr., Isaiah Hill, Academy Award nominee Quvenzhané Wallis, Shinelle Azoroh, Tessa Ferrer, Caleel Harris, James Bingham, Solomon Irama, Ozie Nzeribe and Tristan Mack Wilds. “Swagger” premieres on Friday, October 29, 2021, on Apple TV+. #KeepItSporty Mentioned in This Episode: “Swagger” on Apple TV+ - https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/originals/swagger/ Podcast Items of Interest: Become a Monthly Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Buy Us a Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/blackgirlstalksports Join Us the Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Download free Android App in the Google Play Store Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine - www.cuisinenoirmag.com Sources: Apple TV+ Press. (2021, September 10). Apple's “Swagger,” from NBA superstar Kevin Durant, creator Reggie Rock Bythewood and Brian Grazer, to make global debut on Friday, October 29. Apple, Inc. https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/news/2021/09/apples-swagger-from-nba-superstar-kevin-durant-creator-reggie-rock-bythewood-and-brian-grazer-to-make-global-debut-on-friday-october-29/

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share some National Football League (NFL) Week 5 statistics and mention the NFC and AFC Players of the Week 5. They discuss which teams are still winless and undefeated going into Week 6. They highlight teams in the NFL Power Rankings for Week 6. They share their thoughts about this week's matchups and make some Week 6 game predictions. #KeepItSporty Podcast Items of Interest: Become a Monthly Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Buy Us a Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/blackgirlstalksports Join Us the Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Download free Android App in the Google Play Store Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine - www.cuisinenoirmag.com Sources: BBC Sports. (2021, October 13). NFL This Week: Are Buffalo Bills Real Deal After 'Beat-Down' on Kansas City Chiefs? BBC.com. https://www.bbc.com/sport/av/american-football/58903912 Benjamin, C. (2021, October 11). Cardinals Vs. 49ers Score: Kyler Murray Outduels Trey Lance as Arizona Stays Unbeaten atop NFC West. CBS Sports. https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/cardinals-vs-49ers-score-kyler-murray-outduels-trey-lance-as-arizona-stays-unbeaten-atop-nfc-west/live/amp/ ESPN Staff. (2021). Game: Arizona Cardinals and Cleveland Browns. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nfl/game/_/gameId/401326418 Fox Sports. (2021). NFL Standings: Week 6: Oct 14 - Oct 18. FoxSports.com. https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/standings NFL Communications. (2021). 2021 Rundown - Week 6. NFL. https://nflcommunications.com/Pages/2021-Rundown---Week-6.aspx NFL Communications. (2021). AFC Players of the Week - Week 5. NFL. https://nflcommunications.com/Pages/AFC-Players-of-the-Week---Week-5-----.aspx NFL Communications. (2021). NFC Players of the Week - Week 5. NFL. https://nflcommunications.com/Pages/NFC-Players-of-the-Week---Week-5------.aspx NFL Communications. (2021). What to Look For - Week 6. NFL. https://nflcommunications.com/Pages/What-to-Look-For---Week-6-------.aspx Schad, J. (2021, October 10). 5 Instant Takeaways: Miami Dolphins drilled at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 45-17. The Palm Beach Post. https://amp.palmbeachpost.com/amp/6023223001 Stevenson, S. (2021, October 11). Ezekiel Elliott and the Dallas Cowboys Did Something They Hadn't Done Since 1983. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/ezekiel-elliott-and-the-dallas-cowboys-did-something-they-hadnt-done-since-1983/ar-AAPnQhl?ocid=BingNewsSearch Watson, J. (2021, October 12). Colts Coach Frank Reich Reflects After Tough Loss to Baltimore Ravens in Overtime. Indianapolis Star. https://www.indystar.com/videos/sports/nfl/colts/2021/10/12/colts-coach-frank-reich-reflects-tough-loss-ravens-overtime/6100336001/

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss NCAA football, week five. They share their thoughts about matchups between Alabama vs Mississippi, Georgia vs Arkansas, Ohio State vs Rutgers, and Notre Dame vs Cincinnati, and Oklahoma State vs Baylor. They also mention the ivy league game between Princeton and Columbia. They highlight Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) players to watch this season and HBCU games to watch on ESPN+ on Saturday, October 2, 2021. Furthermore, they talk about some of this year's Heisman contenders. #KeepItSporty  Mentioned in the Episode: CBS Sports Challenge Football Pick'em Challenge Caesars Sportsbook Podcast Items of Interest: Become a Monthly Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Buy Us a Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/blackgirlstalksports Join Us the Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Download free Android App in the Google Play Store Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine - www.cuisinenoirmag.com Sources: Alcorn State University Athletics. (2021). 2021 Football Roster. Alcornsports.com. https://alcornsports.com/sports/football/roster/felix-harper/3463 Berardino, M. (2021, September 30). Dangerous Cincinnati is the Latest Bye-Buoyed Notre Dame Opponent. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikeberardino/2021/09/30/dangerous-cincinnati-is-the-latest-bye-buoyed-notre-dame-opponent/amp/ Cobb, D. (2021, October 1). Georgia Vs. Arkansas: Prediction, Pick, Football Game Odds, Spread, Live Stream, Watch Online, TV Channel. CBS Sports. https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/georgia-vs-arkansas-prediction-pick-football-game-odds-spread-live-stream-watch-online-tv-channel/ Dodd, D. (2021, September 30). Ole Miss' Lane Kiffin Reaches Another Crossroads with Career-Altering Opportunity vs. Alabama, Nick Saban. CBS Sports. https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/ole-miss-lane-kiffin-reaches-another-crossroads-with-career-altering-opportunity-vs-alabama-nick-saban/ ESPN. (2021). College Football Stat Leaders 2021. ESPN.com. https://www.espn.com/college-football/stats/_/view/team ESPN. (2021). College Football Player: Bryce Young. ESPN.com. https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4685720/bryce-young ESPN. (2021). College Football Player: Matt Corral. ESPN.com. https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4362874/matt-corral ESPN. (2021). College Football Game: Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden vs Prairie View A&M Panthers. ESPN.com. https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401328635 ESPN. (2021). College Football Box Score: Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs. Alabama Crimson Tide. ESPN.com. https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore/_/gameId/401282088 Griffith, M. (2021, September 25). Kirby Smart Makes Quarterback Change Early in Blowout Win at Vanderbilt. DawgNation. https://www.dawgnation.com/football/georgia-football-jt-daniels/QOHOO3P57JGVHKX3YRYCRZWSSM/ NCAA. (2021, September 26). College Football Rankings: Associated Press Top 25. NCAA.com. https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/football/fbs/associated-press Schlabach, M. (2021, September 29). Georgia Bulldogs QB JT Daniels Dealing with Lat Injury Ahead of Arkansas Razorbacks Game. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/32306017/georgia-bulldogs-qb-jt-daniels-dealing-lat-injury-ahead-arkansas-razorbacks-game Shelton, J.C. (2021, September 27). Georgia Freshman Earns SEC Honor for Performance vs. Vanderbilt. University of Georgia Wire. https://ugawire.usatoday.com/2021/09/27/georgia-football-freshman-earns-sec-honor-for-performance-vs-vanderbilt-commodores/ Williams, L. (2021, September 30). HBCU Football Rundown – Week 5. HBCU Gameday. https://hbcugameday.com/2021/09/30/hbcu-football-rundown-week-5/ Zenor, J. (2021, September 30). It's Young vs Corral in No. 1 'Bama-No. 12 Ole Miss Matchup. The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/colleges/its-young-vs-corral-in-no-1-bama-no-12-ole-miss-matchup/2021/09/30/cda6df0c-220d-11ec-a8d9-0827a2a4b915_story.html

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the WNBA Standings, the WNBA Playoff format, and the teams who made the 2021 WNBA Playoffs. They share their thoughts about the first-round matchups between Dallas Wings vs Chicago Sky and New York Liberty and Phoenix Mercury. #KeepItSporty Podcast Items of Interest: Become a Monthly Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Buy Us a Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/blackgirlstalksports Join Us the Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Download free Android App in the Google Play Store Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine - www.cuisinenoirmag.com Sources: ESPN. (2021). Chicago Sky. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/wnba/team/_/name/chi/chicago-sky ESPN. (2021). Dallas Wings. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/wnba/team/_/name/dal/dallas-wings ESPN. (2021). New York Liberty. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/wnba/team/_/name/ny/new-york-liberty ESPN. (2021). Phoenix Mercury. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/wnba/team/_/name/phx/phoenix-mercury Fleurantin, B. (2021, September 20). Everything Breaks Right for Liberty on Final Day of WNBA Season as They Clinch a Playoff Spot. SB Nation. https://www.netsdaily.com/2021/9/20/22683161/ny-liberty-wnba-playoffs-season-finale-phoenix-mercury-jazmine-jones-washington-mystics-la-sparks Hawley, L. (2021, September 21). Experience Could Help the Chicago Sky in a Familiar Scenario in the WNBA Playoffs. WGN-TV. https://wgntv.com/news/wgn-news-now/experience-could-help-the-chicago-sky-in-a-familiar-scenario-in-the-wnba-playoffs/amp/ Maloney, J. (2021, September 25). 2021 WNBA Playoffs: Scores, Schedule, Format, Bracket, Live Stream, Watch Online, Start Time, TV Channel. CBS Sports. https://www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/2021-wnba-playoffs-scores-schedule-format-bracket-live-stream-watch-online-start-time-tv-channel/ Martin, B. (2021, September 25). WNBA Playoffs 2021 Second Round Preview: (6) Chicago Sky at (3) Minnesota Lynx. WNBA. https://www.wnba.com/news/wnba-playoffs-2021-second-round-preview-6-chicago-sky-at-3-minnesota-lynx/ WNBA. WNBA Playoff Format. WNBA. https://www.wnba.com/wnba-playoff-format/ WNBA. (2021). WNBA Playoffs'21. WNBA. https://www.wnba.com/playoffs2021/ WNBA. (2021). Regular Season Standings. WNBA. https://www.wnba.com/standings/#?season=2021

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss athletes and mental health. They answer how many athletes suffer from mental health; how mental health affect athletes; why do athletes have mental health issues; and what athletes have mental health challenges. They share their opinions about how athletes can help with mental health and what family, friends, and fans can do to support them. #KeepItSporty Mentioned in This Episode: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800-273-8255) – www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Naomi Osaka Documentary – www.Netflix.com Black Girls Breathing - www.blackgirlsbreathing.com We Play Interactive by Women's Sports Foundation - www.womenssportsfoundation.org Podcast episode: Naomi Osaka Puts Her Mental Health First - www.blackgirlstalksports.com/podcast/naomi-osaka-puts-her-mental-health-first Podcast Items of Interest: Become a Monthly Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Buy Us a Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/blackgirlstalksports Join Us the Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Download free Android App in the Google Play Store Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine - www.cuisinenoirmag.com Sources: Allen, R. (2020, December 23). The Things I'll Never Forget. The Players' Tribune. https:// https://www.theplayerstribune.com/posts/ray-allen-nba-basketball-things-ill-never-forget Chang, C.J.; Putukian, M.; Aerni, G.; Diamond, A.B.; Hong, E.S.; Ingram, Y.M.; Reardon, C.L.; Wolanin, A.T. Mental Health Issues and Psychological Factors in Athletes: Detection, Management, Effect on Performance, and Prevention: American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Position Statement, Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine: March 2020 - Volume 30 - Issue 2 - p e61-e87, doi: 10.1097/JSM.0000000000000817. Kuik, R. and Potts, S. (2019, May). Mental Health and Athletes. Athletes for Hope. https://www.athletesforhope.org/2019/05/mental-health-and-athletes/ Murray, C. and Fieldstadt, E. (2021, July 28). Simone Biles is the Latest Athlete Vocal About Mental Health. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/olympics/simone-biles-latest-athlete-vocal-about-mental-health-n1275218 Sparlin Mental Health. (2020, January 17). Athletes and Mental Health. Sparlin Mental Health. https://sparlinmentalhealth.com/athletes-and-mental-health/ Smith, D. (2018, February 25). Raptors' Derozan Hopes Honest Talk on Depression Helps Others. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/2018/02/25/raptors-derozan-hopes-honest-talk-on-depression-helps-others.html The Tokyo Organizing Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. (2021, July 31). Michael Phelps: “Don't Be Afraid to Dream as Big as You Possibly Can.” Olympics.com. https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/en/news/michael-phelps-don-t-be-afraid-to-dream-as-big-as-you-possibly-can Wagner-McGough, S. (2018, September 4). Andrew Luck Admits He Was A 'Sad, Miserable Human' And 'Scared About Football' During Comeback. CBS Sports. https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/andrew-luck-admits-he-was-a-sad-miserable-human-and-scared-about-football-during-comeback/

Host Angela Spears attends the U.S. Open Tennis Championship this year. She shares her experience with Host Rekaya Gibson. They discuss the women's singles final between Canadian Leylah Fernandez and Britain Emma Raducanu. They mention the women's doubles final. Spears also highlights Serbian Novak Djokovic's Grand Slam performance. #KeepItSporty Podcast Items of Interest: Become a Monthly Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Buy Us a Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/blackgirlstalksports Join Us the Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Download free Android App in the Google Play Store Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine - www.cuisinenoirmag.com Sources: Associated Press. (2021, September 9). Novak Djokovic into US Open semifinals over Matteo Berrettini as He Nears Calendar-year Grand Slam. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/32175078/novak-djokovic-us-open-semifinals-matteo-berrettini-nears-calendar-year-grand-slam Blow, T. (2021, September 11). Gonna Join Em? Youngest Ever Tennis Grand Slam Winners with Us Open Finalist Emma Raducanu Younger Than Nadal, Federer and Djokovic. The U.S. Sun. https://www.the-sun.com/sport/3636224/youngest-ever-grand-slam-winners-tennis/amp/ Kindelan, K. (2021, September 6). Naomi Osaka, Sloane Stephens Talk Mental Health Struggles After US Open Losses. Good Morning America. https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/amp/wellness/story/naomi-osaka-sloane-stephens-talk-mental-health-struggles-79855647 Regan, H. (2021, September 10). Emma Raducanu and Leylah Fernandez to Meet in First All-Teen US Open Final Since 1999. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/10/tennis/emma-raducanu-leylah-fernandez-us-open-intl-hnk/index.html Roscher, L. (2021, September 7). US Open 2021: Leylah Fernandez Becomes Youngest Woman Since Serena Williams to Beat 2 Top 5 Seeds. Yahoo! Sports. https://sports.yahoo.com/us-open-2021-daniil-medvedev-aryna-sabalenka-svitolina-fernandez-alcaraz-202523240.html Timmins, B. (2021, September 10). Emma Raducanu Set to Be Best-Paid British Sportswoman. BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/business-58508806 WTA Staff. (2021, September 2). Stephens Serves Up Victory Over Gauff in US Open Second Round. Women's Tennis Association. https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2241684/stephens-serves-up-victory-over-gauff-in-us-open-second-round

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears give an overview about the Paralympics Games. They answer the questions: how the Paralympics got started; what Paralympics mean; what the six broad Paralympics categories are; and what sports are included in the Paralympics. They highlight Bonnie St. John, the first African American to medal in any Paralympic event. They share an update on the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games medal count and highlight Team USA's accomplishments. They also discuss some of the most decorated Paralympian athletes in the United States and the United Kingdom of Great Britain. #KeepItSporty Podcast Items of Interest: Become a Monthly Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Buy Us a Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/blackgirlstalksports Join Us the Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Download free Android App in the Google Play Store Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine - www.cuisinenoirmag.com Sources for this Episode: Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2017, May 3). Paralympic Games. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/sports/Paralympic-Games Grunik, K. (2021, September 4). Women's Wheelchair Basketball Dominates for Bronze Against Germany. United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. https://www.teamusa.org/news/2021/september/04/womens-wheelchair-basketball-dominates-for-bronze-against-germany International Paralympic Committee. (2021). Paralympics History. Paralympic.org. https://www.paralympic.org/ipc/history International Paralympic Committee. (2021). Paralympics Sports. Paralympic.org. https://www.paralympic.org/sports International Paralympic Committee. (2021, August 24). Tokyo 2020 Sets the Record for Most Athletes and Women at a Paralympic Games. Paralympic.org. https://www.paralympic.org/news/tokyo-2020-sets-record-most-athletes-and-women-paralympic-games McElwee, M., Brown, O., Davies, G.A., and Wilcox, G. (2021, August 27). Day Three: Kadeena Cox Out to Inspire Black British Cyclists After Defending Paralympic Title. The Telegraph. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/paralympic-sport/2021/08/27/paralympics-2021-tokyo-2020-swimming-cycling-kadeena-cox/amp/ Merriam-Webster. (n.d.). Paralympics. Merriam-Webster.com dictionary. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Paralympics NBC Olympics. (2021, August 29). Jamal Hill. Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/nbcolympics/photos/a.481874780328/10161756590905329/ NBC Olympics. (2021, September 4). Back-to-Back Gold. Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/nbcolympics/photos/a.481874780328/10161770574335329/ NBC Olympics. (2021, September 3). The United States of Speed. Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/nbcolympics/photos/a.481874780328/10161768227230329/ NBC Sports. (2021, September 3). Watch: Jessica Long Earns Another Gold in Her Final Event of Tokyo. MSN. https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/olympics2020-videos/watch-jessica-long-earns-another-gold-in-her-final-event-of-tokyo/ar-AAO4FB3 OlympicTalk. (2021, September 3). U.S. Breaks World Record in Paralympic Debut of Universal Relay, Mcfadden Gets First Tokyo Gold. NBC Sports. https://olympics.nbcsports.com/2021/09/03/tokyo-paralympics-universal-relay-athletics-mcfadden-mayhugh-mason-malone/ The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. (2021). Paralympic Games Classification. Olylmpics.com. https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/en/paralympics/games/classification/ United States Association of Blind Athletes. (2021). “Trischa Zorn-Hudson.” USABA.org. https://www.usaba.org/about-us/hall-of-fame-recipients/trischa-zorn-hudson/ Wikipedia Contributors. (2021, June 5). Bonnie St. John. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bonnie_St._John&oldid=1026972633 Wikipedia Contributors. (2021, September 3). Goalball. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Goalball&oldid=1042133917 Wikipedia Contributors. (2021, September 3). Jessica Long. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jessica_Long&oldid=1042145281 Winderl, A.M. (2021, September 1). Oksana Masters Is Officially a Gold Medalist in Both the Summer and Winter Paralympic Games. SELF. https://www.self.com/story/oksana-masters-cycling-gold-paralympics World of Sports Science. (2021, August 16). "Disability Classification." World of Sports Science. Encyclopedia.com. https://www.encyclopedia.com/sports/sports-fitness-recreation-and-leisure-magazines/disability-classification

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share details about the upcoming 2021 National Football League (NFL) season, including which NFL teams require fans to be vaccinated. They discuss some of the new NFL rules and the NFL kickoff game between Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Dallas Cowboys. They give their opinions about the NFL Preseason, the NFL's final roster cut, and teams and players to watch this season. The Indianapolis Colts Mascot Blue completed the “Milk Crate Challenge.” What does this mean for the team? Listen to find out. #KeepItSporty Podcast Items of Interest: Become a Monthly Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Buy Us a Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/blackgirlstalksports Join Us the Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Download free Android App in the Google Play Store Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine - www.cuisinenoirmag.com Sources: Associated Press. (2021, August 14). Lawrence Debuts with Sack, Fumble, Preseason Loss to Browns. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401330875 Associated Press. (2021, August 12). Stevenson has 2 TDs, Jones Solid as Pats Beat WFT 22-13. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401326352. Camenker, J. (2021, August 31). When Are NFL Roster Cuts 2021? Deadline Date, Rules, Practice Squad Salary & More to Know. The Sporting News. https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-roster-cuts-2021-deadline-rules-practice-squad/t4agmpiuyveo11wc540pj2knw Goodbread, C. (2021, July 31). NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell: We Expect Full Stadiums for Games This Season. NFL. https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-commissioner-roger-goodell-we-expect-full-stadiums-for-games-this-season Hanson, N. (2021, August 17). Yes, There Are Vaccination Policies to Attend Raiders, Saints Home Games This Season. ABC10. https://www.abc10.com/article/news/verify/nfl-fans-vaccine-2021-season/536-6fc6eccd-4e0d-4361-909e-bfb2c0f5b9f1 Hensley, J. (2021, August 26). New England Patriots Acquire CB Shaun Wade from Baltimore Ravens for Draft Picks. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32090533/new-england-patriots-acquire-cb-shaun-wade-baltimore-ravens-draft-picks-source-says Kirby, D. (2021, August 19). Cowboys News: Prescott Likely Won't Play Before Opening Night Vs Tom Brady and the Bucs. SBNation. https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2021/8/19/22630900/cowboys-news-prescott-likely-wont-play-before-opening-night-vs-tom-brady-and-the-bucs Legwold, J. (2021, August 25). Teddy Bridgewater Wins Denver Broncos' Starting QB Job Over Drew Lock. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32083387/teddy-bridgewater-wins-denver-broncos-starting-qb-job-drew-lock NFL Football Operations. 2021 Rules Changes and Points of Emphasis. NFL. https://operations.nfl.com/the-rules/rules-changes/2021-rules-changes-and-points-of-emphasis/ Triplett, M. (2021, August 23). New Orleans Saints' Jameis Winston Throws For 123 Yards, 2 TDs On 9-Of-10 Passing in First Quarter of Preseason Showcase. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32074919/new-orleans-saints-jameis-winston-throws-123-yards-2-tds-9-10-passing-first-quarter-preseason-showcase Shapiro, A. (2021, August 17). Justin Fields Clocks Third-Fastest Speed in NFL Vs. Dolphins. NBC Sports. https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bears/bears-justin-fields-third-fastest-player-nfl-preseason-week-1 Shipley, J. (2021, August 18). Urban Meyer: Waiving Tim Tebow 'Was the Right Thing.' Sports Illustrated. https://www.si.com/nfl/jaguars/news/urban-meyer-waiving-tim-tebow-was-the-right-thing

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears give updates on the NBA Trade and Free Agency. They share their thoughts about the Wizards Russell Westbrook being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers; New Orleans Lonzo Ball heading to the Chicago Bulls; Miami Heat Andre Iguodala returning to Golden State Warriors; and much more. They mention NBA Trade rumors. They also discuss NBA contract extensions. #KeepItSporty Sources: Al-Khateeb, Z. (2021, August 8). Nets Sign Kevin Durant to Reported 4-Year, $198 Million Contract Extension. Sporting News. https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/nets-kevin-durant-4-year-198-million-contract-extension/qdhbzhl0d8py183d5uzl1yj3o Basketball Reference. (2021). Andre Iguodala. Sports Reference. https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/i/iguodan01.html Basketball Reference. (2021). Dwight Howard. Sports Reference. https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/howardw01.html ESPN.com. (2021, August 20). 2021 NBA Free Agency and Trades: Latest Buzz, News and Reports. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31674407/2021-nba-free-agency-trades-latest-buzz-news-reports NBA Staff. (2021, July 31). 2021 NBA Draft Results: Picks 1-60. NBA. https://www.nba.com/news/2021-nba-draft-results-picks-1-60 Rowland, B. (2021, July 28). 2021 NBA Mock Draft: The Final Check-In Before the Big Night. UPROXX. https://uproxx.com/dimemag/nba-mock-draft-2021-final-cade-cunningham-jalen-green-evan-mobley/ Shelburne, R. (2021, August 17). Sources - Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers sign 4-year, $196 million supermax extension through 2026-27. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32038255/sources-joel-embiid-philadelphia-76ers-finalizing-4-year-196-million-supermax-extension-2026-27 Smith, S. (2021, August 11). A New Era of Bulls Basketball: Demar Derozan, Lonzo Ball, and Alex Caruso Join Chicago. NBA. https://www.nba.com/bulls/features/new-era-bulls-basketball-set-begin-additions-demar-derozan-lonzo-ball-and-alex-caruso Teape, K. (2021, August 17). Predictions for Latest NBA Trade Rumors: Simmons, Siakam, Dragic, Lillard. MH Magazine. https://www.nbaanalysis.net/2021/08/17/predictions-for-latest-nba-trade-rumors-simmons-siakam-dragic-lillard/ Podcast Items of Interest: Become a Monthly Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Buy Us a Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/blackgirlstalksports Join Us the Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Download free Android App in the Google Play Store Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine - www.cuisinenoirmag.com

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears give updates and facts about the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. They share the final Olympic Medal Count. They highlight Team USA winners, including the first Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) athlete to medal at the 2020 Olympics. They also shoutout a HBCU for winning its first Olympic gold medal. #KeepItSporty Sources: Al-Khateeb, Z. (2021, August 6). Olympics Track and Field Results: Updated 2021 Medal Winners for Every Event at Tokyo Games. Sporting News. https://www.sportingnews.com/us/athletics/news/olympics-track-and-field-results-2021-medals-tokyo/1wwydjeewfgj01hhcm9tui2b1d Barbato, L. (2016, July 30). Olympic Coaches Deserve Bling, Too. Bustle. https://www.bustle.com/articles/175844-do-olympic-coaches-get-medals-the-rio-olympics-coaches-might-come-home-empty-handed CBS Sports Staff. (2021, August 7). Olympics 2020 Women's Basketball Odds, Picks: Team USA vs. Japan Gold Medal Game Predictions from Top Expert. CBS Sports. https://www.cbssports.com/olympics/news/olympics-2020-womens-basketball-odds-picks-team-usa-vs-japan-gold-medal-game-predictions-from-top-expert/ English, A. (2021, August 5). USA at Tokyo Olympics 2021: Summary, Results and Medal Count. Diario AS. https://en.as.com/en/2021/08/04/olympic_games/1628028514_821623.html HBCU Sports. (2021, August 1). Trevor Stewart Becomes First HBCU Athlete to Medal At 2020 Olympics. HBCU Sports. https://hbcusports.com/2021/08/01/trevor-stewart-becomes-first-hbcu-athlete-to-medal-at-2020-olympics/ Johnson, J. (2021, August 5). Athing Mu Becomes First American to Win Gold in Women's 800 Meters Since 1968. Black Enterprise. https://www.blackenterprise.com/athing-mu-becomes-american-to-win-gold-in-womens-800-meters-since-1968/ Kenyon, D. (2021, August 7). Ranking Every USA Men's Basketball Team at the Olympics Since 2000. Bleacher Report. https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/2946846-ranking-every-usa-mens-basketball-team-at-the-olympics-since-2000.amp.html NBC Sports. (2021, August 8). Jennifer Valente Wins Historic Omnium Gold Despite Falling Off Bike. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ejef0_cd2f4 Polacek, S. (2021, August 6). Katie Ledecky Talks Historic 2021 Olympics, 'Game On' and More. Bleacher Report. https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/2946887-br-exclusive-katie-ledecky-discusses-historic-2021-olympics-game-on-and-more.amp.html Reinert, B. (2021, August 10). These Athletes Brought Back Records in Addition to Medals from Tokyo. United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. https://www.teamusa.org/News/2021/August/10/These-Athletes-Brought-Back-Records-In-Addition-To-Medals-From-Tokyo The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. (2021). Tokyo 2020: Olympic Medal Count. Olympics.com. https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/all-sports/medal-standings.htm Torok, J. (2021, August 5). Ross, Stewart Claim Aggies' First Olympic Gold with Team USA in 4x400-Meter Relay. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. https://ncat.edu/news/2021/08/ross-stewart-olympic-relay.php Podcast Items of Interest: Become a Monthly Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Buy Us a Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/blackgirlstalksports Join Us the Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Download free Android App in the Google Play Store Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine - www.cuisinenoirmag.com

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the 2021 NBA Draft results. They share their thoughts about the top five players and the 60th overall pick. They also mention what each rookie brings to the team for the 2021-2022 NBA season. #KeepItSporty  Sources: NBA. (2021). 2021 NBA Draft Profile: Cade Cunningham. NBA Media. https://www.nba.com/draft/2021/prospects/cade-cunningham NBA. (2021). 2021 NBA Draft Profile: Evan Mobley. NBA Media. https://www.nba.com/draft/2021/prospects/evan-mobley NBA. (2021). 2021 NBA Draft Profile: Jalen Green. NBA Media. https://www.nba.com/draft/2021/prospects/jalen-green NBA. (2021). 2021 NBA Draft Profile: Jalen Suggs. NBA Media. https://www.nba.com/draft/2021/prospects/jalen-suggs NBA. (2021). 2021 NBA Draft Profile: Scottie Barnes. NBA Media. https://www.nba.com/draft/2021/prospects/scottie-barnes Sports Reference. (2021). Cade Cunningham. Sports-Reference.com. https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/cade-cunningham-1.html Tansey, J. (2021, July 29). NBA Draft Results 2021: Team-by-Team List of Grades and Picks. Bleacher Report. https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/2946551-nba-draft-results-2021-team-by-team-list-of-grades-and-picks.amp.html Podcast Items of Interest: Become a Monthly Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Buy Us a Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/blackgirlstalksports Join Us the Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Download free Android App in the Google Play Store Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine - www.cuisinenoirmag.com

Hosts Rekaya Gibson honors Ruth White, the first African American to win a U.S. Fencing Championship (1969). She was the first American to win a medal at the Junior World Championships. White also became the first African American women to represent the U.S. in fencing at the Olympics.  #KeepItSporty Mentioned in this episode: YWCA - https://www.ywca.org Lajos Csiszar (“The Maestro”), University of Pennsylvania USA Fencing Hall of Fame - https://www.usafencing.org/hall-of-fame New York University School of Medicine - https://med.nyu.edu Sources: Henneman, K. (2017, February 27). Olympian Ruth White Found Freedom in Fencing. USA Fencing. https://www.usafencing.org/news_article/show/762992-olympian-ruth-white-found-freedom-in-fencing MADmen. (2021). Ruth White. Olympedia. http://www.olympedia.org/athletes/21020 New York Times. (1972, March 5). Miss White, Fencing Standout, Bidding for an Olympic Berth. The New York Times Archives, Section S, page 28. https://www.nytimes.com/1972/03/05/archives/miss-white-fencing-standout-bidding-for-an-olympic-berth.html Nichols, D. (2019, July 1). The Woman in the Center. West Coast Fencing Archive. https://www.westcoastfencingarchive.com/2019/07/01/the-woman-in-the-center/ Wikipedia contributors. (2021, April 16). Ruth White (fencer). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ruth_White_(fencer)&oldid=1018099184 Podcast Items of Interest: Become a Monthly Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Buy Us a Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/blackgirlstalksports Join Us the Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Download free Android App in the Google Play Store Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine - www.cuisinenoirmag.com

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. They share their favorite moments of the Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony. They give an update on the Olympic medal count and how much Olympic athletes get paid for each gold, silver, and bronze medals. They highlight Team USA winners and other champions from around the globe. They also have a conversation about Gymnast Simone Biles withdrawing from the all-around final at the Olympics. Gibson and Spears reveal some facts about the Olympics. They explain why Puerto Rico has its own Olympic team. #KeepItSporty Podcast Items of Interest: Become a Monthly Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Buy Us a Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/blackgirlstalksports Join Us the Facebook Group (Women only) or Instagram @BlackGirlsTalkSports Download free Android App in the Google Play Store Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine - www.cuisinenoirmag.com Sources: Armour, N. (2021, July 27). US Women's Gymnastics Team Claims Silver in Team Final After Simone Biles Withdraws at Tokyo Olympics. USA Today. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2021/07/27/us-womens-gymnastics-silver-tokyo-olympics-simone-biles/5383082001/ Associated Press. (2021, July 29). Olympic Sponsors Praise Simone Biles After Withdrawal. USA Today. https://amp.usatoday.com/amp/117687800 Bumbaca, C. (2021, July 28). US Women's 3-On-3 Basketball Team Leans on Duke Women's Coach in Quest for Tokyo Olympics Gold. USA Today. https://amp.usatoday.com/amp/5385151001 Camenker, J. (2021, July 29). Olympic Gymnastics Results: Suni Lee Narrowly Wins Gold to Become USA's Fifth Straight All-Around Champion. SportingNews. https://www.sportingnews.com/us/athletics/news/olympic-gymnastics-live-results-highlights-all-around/12fi04g4iptav1ilpltpvjfc69 Choudhury, S.R., and Goel, S. (2021, July 29). Here's How Much Olympic Athletes Earn for Winning Medals. CNBC. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/07/29/tokyo-olympics-how-much-athletes-earn.html Coleman, M. (2021, July 30). Simone Biles Explains the 'Twisties:' 'Physical Health is Mental Health.' Sports Illustrated. https://www.si.com/olympics/2021/07/30/simone-biles-addresses-accusations-of-quitting-answers-questions-about-twisties Coleman, M. (2021, July 25). Anastasija Zolotic Becomes First American to Win Gold in Women's Taekwondo. Sports Illustrated. https://www.si.com/olympics/2021/07/25/anastasija-zolotic-becomes-first-american-to-win-gold-in-womens-taekwondo Complete Sports. (2021, July 30). Tokyo 2020: Esther Toko Finishes on a High in Rowing Event. CompleteSports.com. https://www.completesports.com/tokyo-2020-esther-toko-finishes-on-a-high-in-rowing-event/ Dan Patrick Show. (2021). USA Loses First Olympic Basketball Game Since 2004. NBC Sports. https://www.nbcsports.com/video/team-usa-mens-basketball-loses-first-olympic-game-2004-france Dangor, G. (2021, July 24). U.S. Wins No Medals on Day 1 of Summer Olympics for First Time Since 1972. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/graisondangor/2021/07/24/us-gets-no-medals-on-day-1-of-summer-olympics-for-first-time-since-1972/?sh=6980b3485a00 DeMeyer, T. (2021, July 25). Lee Kiefer Becomes First American Woman to Win Gold in Individual Foil. NBC Olympics. https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/lee-kiefer-becomes-first-american-woman-win-gold-individual-foil Dryer, A. (2004, August 17). Why Puerto Rico Has Its Own Team. Slate. https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2004/08/why-puerto-rico-has-its-own-olympic-team.html Ekert, K. and Oeser, F. (2021, July 30). Tokyo Updates: USWNT Wins QF After Penalty Kicks, Mixed Relay Team Wins DQ Appeal. NBC Sports. https://www.nbcsports.com/northwest/tokyo-olympics/tokyo-updates-uswnt-wins-qf-after-penalty-kicks-mixed-relay-team-wins-dq Gilbert, AC. (2021, July 27). Simone Biles is Still 'The GOAT': Fans Shower Gymnast with Love After Tokyo Olympic Finals. MSN. https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/olympics/simone-biles-is-still-the-goat-fans-shower-gymnast-with-love-after-tokyo-olympic-finals/ar-AAMCwfY Hamilton, T. (2021, July 24). For Hend Zaza, Olympics' youngest athlete, reaching Games 'already an achievement.' ESPN. https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31872405/for-hend-zaza-olympics-youngest-athlete-reaching-games-already-achievement Levinsohn, D. (2021, July 27). Naomi Osaka Falls in Third Round Shocker to Marketa Vondrousova. NBC New York. https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/tokyo-summer-olympics/naomi-osaka-falls-in-third-round-rollercoaster-to-marketa-vondrousova/3177171/ Mullins, E. (2021, July 17). Ledecky Wins Gold in 1500 as US Swimmers Earn 4 More Medals. NBC New York. https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/tokyo-summer-olympics/katie-ledecky-team-usa-swimming-events/3179836/ NBC. (2021, July 25). Team USA Wins Bronze in Women's 4x100m Freestyle Relay. NBC Washington. https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/tokyo-summer-olympics/team-usa-wins-bronze-in-womens-4x100m-freestyle-relay%E2%80%A8/2741950/ NBCSports.com. (2021, July 29). Olympic Track and Field Schedule: TV Channels, Start Times, More. MSN. https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/olympics/olympic-track-and-field-schedule-tv-channels-start-times-more/ar-AAMIDzE?ocid=uxbndlbing Ninham, D. (2021, July 28). Surfing USA: Indigenous Hawaiian Takes Gold. Indian Country Today. https://indiancountrytoday.com/news/surfing-usa-indigenous-hawaiian-takes-gold?fbclid=IwAR1H5HAzSFcj6clqt_ahsq2Bbt-hk9DnPqCcGxYDZeeK0G-ZIJFAOwFMgKk Kennedy, M. (2021, July 29). U.S. 3x3 Women's Basketball Takes Gold In The Sport's Olympic Debut. NPR. https://www.npr.org/sections/tokyo-olympics-live-updates/2021/07/28/1021608448/u-s-3x3-womens-basketball-takes-gold-in-the-sports-olympic-debut Pigliucci, C. (2021, July 27). Uche Eke Becomes First Gymnast to Compete for Nigeria at the Olympics. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/27/sport/uche-eke-nigeria-olympics-spc-spt-intl/index.html Puerto Rico Report. (2021, July 24). Puerto Rico in the 2021 Olympics. Puerto Rico. Report. https://www.puertoricoreport.com/puerto-rico-in-the-2021-olympics/#.YQRMTY5JFPZ Roscher, L. (2021, July 26). Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz Wins First-Ever Gold For Philippines, Ending 97-Year Drought. Yahoo Sports. https://sports.yahoo.com/olympics-weightlifter-hidilyn-diaz-wins-first-ever-gold-for-philippines-ending-97-year-drought-202410805.html Roenigk, A. (2021, July 29). Suni Lee on her Olympic gold medal: 'It doesn't feel like real life.' ESPN. https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31911577/suni-lee-olympic-gold-medal-feel-real-life Rosenberg, M. (2021, July 27). Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka Signal New Era of Prioritizing Mental Health. Sports Illustrated. https://www.si.com/olympics/2021/07/27/simone-biles-naomi-osaka-mental-health-era-sports Tesfay, M. (2021, July 27). Eritrea: Mosana Debesay - First Black African Woman Cyclist at the Olympics. AllAfrica. https://allafrica.com/stories/202107190557.html Thiessen, M. (2021, July 27). Small Alaska Town Embraces State's 1st Swimmer to Win Gold. Associated Press News. https://apnews.com/article/lydia-jacoby-alaska-tokyo-olymics-swimming-9ad8dc433ea01548a5959257d14a48f4 Wikipedia Contributors. (2021, July 31). 2020 Summer Olympics. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_Summer_Olympics Wong, C.M. (2021, July 29). Olympic Skateboarder Jagger Eaton Says He Competed on a Broken Ankle. Huffington Post. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/olympic-skateboarder-jagger-eaton-broken-ankle_n_6102a162e4b000b997df0405

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the outcome of the NBA Finals, Game 6 matchup between Milwaukee Bucks and the Phoenix Suns. They share their thoughts about the Bucks winning the NBA Championship. They also mention how Giannis Antetokounmpo makes history multiple times. In other news, Black Girls Talks Sports Podcast reacts to receiving a Title lX Content Creators Grant from Sports Innovation Lab. #KeepItSporty Mentioned in this episode: Sports Innovation Lab - https://www.sportsilab.com/ Thanasis Antetokounmpo Kostas Antetokounmpo Khris Middleton Fort Wayne Mad Ants - https://fortwayne.gleague.nba.com/ Sources: ESPN. (2021). NBA Finals - Game 6, MIL Wins Series 4-2. https://www.espn.com/nba/game/_/gameId/401344140 Jackson, W. (2021, July 21). Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo Named 2021 NBA Finals MVP. Sports Illustrated. https://www.si.com/nba/2021/07/21/bucks-giannis-antetokounmpo-named-2021-nba-finals-mvp Jones, Z.C. (2021, July 22). Giannis, Thanasis and Kostas Antetokounmpo Become First Trio of Brothers to Win NBA Championships. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/giannis-antetokounmpo-kostas-brothers-milwaukee-bucks-nba-title/ Wikipedia Contributors. (2021, July 24). Giannis Antetokounmpo. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giannis_Antetokounmpo Wikipedia Contributors. (2021, July 24). Thanasis Antetokounmpo. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thanasis_Antetokounmpo Podcast Items of Interest: Become a Monthly Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Buy Us a Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/blackgirlstalksports Join Us the Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Download free Android App in the Google Play Store Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine - www.cuisinenoirmag.com

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Name Image and Likeness (NIL) ruling. They explain what NIL mean and which states have enacted NIL legislation. They mention some of the NIL policies. They share their thoughts about the effect NIL will have on social media and the incentive for college athletes to go pro. They also answer the question: “Will NIL ruin college sports?” #KeepItSporty Mentioned in this episode: BGTS episode (October 16, 2017) - Should College Athletes Be Paid? Opendorse – www.opendorse.com University of Central Florida women's basketball team - www.ucf.edu University of Florida - www.ufl.edu Milo's Tea Company – www.drinkmilos.com College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving - www.collegehunkshaulingjunk.com JenLoop – www.jenloop.com Sources: Abolverdi, Z. (2021, July 8). Over 40 UF Athletes Land Endorsement Deals During First Week of NIL. The Gainesville Sun. https://www.gainesville.com/story/sports/2021/07/08/first-week-nil-nets-over-40-endorsement-deals-gators-athletes/7886499002/  Brutlag Hosick, M. (2021, June 30). NCAA Adopts Interim Name, Image and Likeness Policy. NCAA. https://www.ncaa.org/about/resources/media-center/news/ncaa-adopts-interim-name-image-and-likeness-policy Coleman, M. (2021, July 7). UCF Women's Basketball Becomes First Team Sponsored in NIL Era. Sports Illustrated. https://www.si.com/college/2021/07/07/ucf-womens-basketball-is-first-team-sponsored-in-nil-era Keller, B. (2021, April 21). NIL Incoming: Comparing State Laws and Proposed Legislation. OpenDorse. https://opendorse.com/blog/comparing-state-nil-laws-proposed-legislation/ Murphy, D. (2021, June 30). NCAA Name, Image and Likeness FAQ: What the Rule Changes Mean for the Athletes, Schools and More. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/31740112/rule-changes-mean-athletes-schools-more Podcast Items of Interest: Become a Monthly Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Buy Us a Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/blackgirlstalksports Join Us the Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Download free Android App in the Google Play Store Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine - www.cuisinenoirmag.com

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears have a conversation with RJ White, the first Black female President of the Vipers Pro Men's Basketball team. She discusses what it takes to own a semi-professional men's basketball team and how she prepares players to play basketball overseas. She mentions requirements to play for an American Basketball Association (ABA) team and explains the unique ABA rules. She also shares why she wants to become the first Black female to own an NBA team. #KeepItSporty About RJ White RJ White is the first Black female President of the Vipers Pro Men's Basketball Team located in Gurnee, Illinois. She maintains working relationships with several foreign countries, including Asia, Turkey, France, Europe and the Caribbean, allowing the Vipers to become the largest networked basketball organization in the world. RJ aims to continue growing her legacy by owning professional basketball teams abroad and becoming the first Black female NBA Team owner, too." Connect with her on Twitter @itsrj_white and Instagram @rjwhiteofficial.  Mentioned in this episode: Vipers Pro Basketball – www.vipersprobasketball.com | Twitter @Vipersproball | Instagram @vipersproball Podcast Items of Interest: Become a Monthly Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Buy Us a Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/blackgirlstalksports Join Us the Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Download free Android App in the Google Play Store Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine - www.cuisinenoirmag.com

In celebration of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) 25th Season, hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share 25 WNBA facts. They include, but not limited to WNBA history, WNBA statistics, and WNBA fun trivia. #KeepItSporty Download your copy of the 25 WNBA Facts Here  Sources: Augustyn, A. (2021, May 26). Women's National Basketball Association. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Womens-National-Basketball-Association Bean-Mellinger, B. (2020, September 22). What Sport Has the Highest Average Salary? Houston Chronicle. https://work.chron.com/sport-highest-average-salary-10203.html Brestar, A. and Peña, N. (2020, November 3). Seattle Storm: Making History in Trying Times. Seattle Spectator. https://seattlespectator.com/2020/11/03/seattle-storm-making-history-in-trying-times/ Brodsky, S. (2020, October 10). Sue Bird Won the 2020 WNBA Championship with the Seattle Storm, and She Just Made History. POPSUGAR. https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/how-many-wnba-championships-has-sue-bird-won-47859764 Cash, M. (2020, September 15). 7 WNBA Players Have Thrown Down Dunks Since the League Began — Here are Highlights of Each One. Insider, Inc. https://www.insider.com/wnba-players-dunk-video-highlights-2020-9 CBS and Associated Press. (2020, January 14). "Historic" WNBA Labor Deal to Hike Average Salary to $130,000, Provide Paid Maternity Leave. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/wnba-salary-cba-new-labor-deal-hikes-average-salary-130000-paid-maternal-leave-today-2019-01-14/ Gibson, B. (2016, September 21). 9 Interesting Facts You Might Not Know About the WNBA. Sweety High. https://www.sweetyhigh.com/read/playoffs-wnba-sheryl-swoopes-fun-facts-092116 Guinness World Records. (2021). Tallest WNBA Player (Ever). Guinness World Records Limited. https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/629886-tallest-wnba-player Jope, C. (2019, July 18). NBA vs WNBA: Revenue, Salaries, Viewership, Attendance and Ratings. WSN. https://www.wsn.com/nba/nba-vs-wnba/#gref Lamonier, P. (2018, July 2). The Business of Being a WNBA Player. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/plamonier/2018/07/02/the-business-of-being-a-wnba-player/?sh=4e70c9c85af1 Queen Ballers Club. (2020, November 16). WNBA Facts: 25 Fascinating Finds. Queen Ballers Club. https://queenballers.club/basketball/wnba-facts Voepel, M. (2021, April 1). Geno Auriemma Wants 3-Point Arc Moved Back in Women's College Basketball. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31179808/geno-auriemma-wants-3-point-arc-moved-back-women-college-basketball Wikipedia Contributors. (2021, June 7). Sheryl Swoopes. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheryl_Swoopes Wikipedia Contributors. (2021, June 7). WNBA Records. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WNBA_records#Most_points WNBA. (2021). History. NBA Media Ventures, LLC. https://www.wnba.com/history/ WNBA. (2021). Frequently Asked Questions: WNBA. NBA Media Ventures, LLC. https://www.wnba.com/faq/ WNBA. (2021). WNBA Advanced Stats. NBA Media Ventures, LLC. https://stats.wnba.com/alltime-leaders/ WNBA. (2021). Coaches. NBA Media Ventures, LLC. https://www.wnba.com/coaches/ WNBA. (2002, May 3). History of the WNBA. NBA Media Ventures, LLC. https://www.wnba.com/news/history-of-the-wnba-2002/ Podcast Items of Interest: Become a Monthly Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Buy Us a Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/blackgirlstalksports Join Us the Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Download free Android App in the Google Play Store Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine - www.cuisinenoirmag.com

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss their NBA Playoff Bracket. They share their thoughts about the NBA Conference Finals matchups between Los Angeles Clippers vs. Phoenix Suns, and Atlanta Hawks vs Milwaukee Bucks. They give their NBA Conference Finals predictions. #KeepItSporty  Sources: Associated Press. (2021, June 23). Young scores 48 points, Hawks beat Bucks 116-113 in Game 1. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401337340 Botkin, Brad. (2021, June 24). NBA Star Power Index: Trae Young Joins Lebron James, Kobe Bryant in History; Ben Simmons Fake Trades Flying. CBS Sports. https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-star-power-index-trae-young-joins-lebron-james-kobe-bryant-in-history-ben-simmons-fake-trades-flying/ Gaydos, R. (2021, June 25). Paul George Leads Clippers to Franchise's First-Ever Win in Conference Finals. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/sports/paul-george-clippers-first-ever-win-conference-finals NBA. (2021). Suns Shock Clippers with Game-Winning Alley-Oop. NBA Media Ventures, LLC. https://www.nba.com/game/lac-vs-phx-0042000312?watch Quinn, S. (2021, June 25). Clippers Vs. Suns Score, Takeaways: Paul George, Los Angeles Climb Back in Western Finals with Game 3 Win. CBS Sports. https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/clippers-vs-suns-score-takeaways-paul-george-los-angeles-climb-back-in-western-finals-with-game-3-win/live/ Podcast Items of Interest: Become a Monthly Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Buy Us a Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/blackgirlstalksports Join Us the Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Download free Android App in the Google Play Store Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine - www.cuisinenoirmag.com

Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open to protect her mental health. Grand Slam organizers fined her and threatened to disqualify the professional tennis player if she continued to refuse post-match interviews. Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share their thoughts about Osaka's decision. They discuss athletes' requirements to attend press conferences and why it is important to support their mental well-being. #KeepItSporty Mentioned in this episode: Calm, an app for meditation and sleep - www.calm.com Sources: Grand Slam Board. (2020). 2020 Official Grand Slam Rule Book. Retrieved from https://www.itftennis.com/media/2495/grand-slam-rulebook-2020-f.pdf Hargrove, N. (2021, June 9). Major Companies Are Publicly Supporting Naomi Osaka— Here's What They Have to Say. YahooLife. https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/major-companies-publicly-supporting-naomi-030951290.html Melero, S. (2021, June 6). Tennis Federation President Who Fined Osaka Says He 'Respects' Roger Federer's Withdrawal from French Open. Jezebel. https://jezebel.com/tennis-federation-president-who-fined-osaka-says-he-res-1847065296 Talmazan, Y. (2021, May 27). Naomi Osaka Says She Won't Talk to the Media at French Open, Citing Mental Health. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/naomi-osaka-says-she-won-t-talk-press-french-open-n1268706 Podcast Items of Interest: Become a Monthly Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Buy Us a Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/blackgirlstalksports Join Us the Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Download free Android App in the Google Play Store Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine - www.cuisinenoirmag.com

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the National Basketball Association (NBA) Playoffs. They share their thoughts about the 2021 NBA Play-in Tournament, and fans behaving badly at the NBA Playoff games. They give their NBA Playoff predictions for round one and the championship. They also mention NBA Playoff Leaders thus far. #KeepItSporty Sources: Associated Press. (2021, May 28). Lakers Celebrate Playoff Homecoming in 109-95 Win Over Suns. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401327866 Basketball Reference. 2021 NBA Playoffs Summary. Sports Reference LLC. https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/NBA_2021.html ESPN. (2021). Los Angeles Lakers. ESPN Enterprises. https://www.espn.com/nba/team/stats/_/name/lal/season/2021/seasontype/2 Vera, A., Martin, J., De La Fuente, H., and Lev, J. (2021, May 28). 3 NBA Teams have Banned Fans for Disrespectful Behavior During Playoff Games. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/27/us/nba-playoffs-fan-behavior-trnd-spt/index.html Podcast Items of Interest: Become a Monthly Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Buy Us a Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/blackgirlstalksports Join Us the Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Download free Android App in the Google Play Store Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine - www.cuisinenoirmag.com

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the Women's National Basketball Association’s (WNBA) 25th season. They share their thoughts about the current WNBA standings and mention teams and players to watch. They give their picks for upcoming games. They also encourage everyone to get a WNBA League Pass. #KeepItSporty Mentioned in this episode: WNBA League Pass - https://leaguepass.wnba.com/ Sources: Associated Press. (2021, May 14). Ionescu Hits 3 with 0.4 left, Liberty Beat Fever 90-87. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/wnba/recap?gameId=401320565 Cohen, K. (2021, May 28). Seattle Storm Lose Mikiah Herbert Harrigan for 2021 Season. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/31527359/seattle-storm-lose-mikiah-herbert-harrigan-2021-season Dunn, L. (2021, May 28). Already A WNBA Legend, Sue Bird Has No Plans On Retiring Anytime Soon. Sportsnet. https://www.sportsnet.ca/wnba/article/already-wnba-legend-sue-bird-no-plans-retiring-anytime-soon/ ESPN. (2021). Seattle Storm. ESPN Enterprises. https://www.espn.com/wnba/team/_/name/sea/seattle-storm ESPN. (2021). Las Vegas Aces. ESPN Enterprises. https://www.espn.com/wnba/team/_/name/lv/las-vegas-aces WNBA. (2021). Frequently Asked Questions: WNBA. NBA Media Ventures, LLC. https://www.wnba.com/faq/ Podcast Items of Interest: Become a Monthly Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Buy Us a Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/blackgirlstalksports Join Us the Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Download free Android App in the Google Play Store Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine - www.cuisinenoirmag.com