Athletes

Venus Williams and artist Adam Pendleton are teaming up to fundraise funds to preserve the one and only Nina Simone's childhood home making it the largest preservation effort for an African-American historical site.

The 25-year-old tennis pro made the announcement on Twitter after withdrawing from the Australia Open. She plans to return to playing in matches in 2024.

Ed Reed, a Super Bowl champion and Hall of Fame inductee, has agreed to take the position of football head coach at Bethune Cookman!

CONGRATULATIONS to Colin Kaepernick and Nessa Diab for welcoming their first child a few weeks ago!

Crime

A Russian court found WNBA star #BrittneyGriner guilty of criminal smuggling charges Thursday and she's been sentenced to 9 years behind bars.

Bill Russell, the renowned Celtics center and a model of racial tolerance and advancement, passed away on Sunday at the age of 88.

It's been over 100 days since WNBA star #BrittneyGriner was detained in a Russian jail. As more and more people rally behind her to help her obtain freedom, she is now allowed to receive and respond to fellow WNBA players' emails.

"Happy Birthday, Gianna. #Mambacita #2," Vanessa and Natalia Bryant took to Instagram to share beautiful, heartfelt messages for their beloved Gianna "Gigi" Bryant in memory of her 16th birthday.

"Can you believe it? I have a BUILDING Y'ALL!!! This is CRAZY," Serena Williams exclaimed as she revealed that Nike has continued to honor her legacy with a building dedicated to the 23-time Gland Slam winner. With dedication, hard work, blood, sweat, and tears dreams really come true! Congratulations, Serena.

Yikes, did he just say that? Former Miami Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder has social media in an uproar after his latest harsh comments regarding the Wilsons! Fans of the married couple clapped back and got him ALL the way together. Thoughts?