For all you FC Harlem fans, on Sunday, October 28th, 2018, New York City FC will host Fan Appreciation Day at the Club’s final match of the regular season against the Philadelphia Union at Yankee Stadium. Continue Reading →
Category Archives: Sports
Harlem’s Wendy Hilliard Gymnastics Foundation 2018 Honors Olympic Champions And Youth
Last night, the Wendy Hilliard Gymnastics Foundation (WHGF), a nonprofit organization that provides free and low-cost quality gymnastics for urban youth, hosted their 6th annual benefit, the Going for the Gold Gala in New York City at National Geographic Encounter: Ocean Odyssey. F visit: https://www.wendyhilliard.org. Continue Reading →
2022 U.S. Olympic Hopeful Starr Andrews Coming To Figure Skating in Harlem
Starr Andrews, 2018 U.S. National competitor and 2017 U.S. Junior Silver Medalist, is taking time out of her busy training schedule to spend time with the girls at Figure Skating in Harlem. Continue Reading →
Running Back Rahmir Johnson Journey From Harlem Jet To Nebraska Husker
Last Tuesday, Rahmir Johnson dropped a note to Nebraska coach Scott Frost and running backs coach Ryan Held a source reports. Continue Reading →
Figure Skating In Harlem Opening Doors In Detroit
When Sharon Cohen created Figure Skating in Harlem 21 years ago, she understood it would take baby steps to succeed sources say. Continue Reading →
Figure Skating In Harlem Ladies Debut Beyoncé’s Spring Ivy Park Collection In Harlem
Elle magazine reports that Beyoncé is continuing her week of being our president. Continue Reading →
Legendary Martina Navratilova Honored By Harlem Junior Tennis & Education Program
WTA Tennis reports that WTA legend Martina Navratilova was presented with the Shining Star Award by the Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program at a charity gala in New York City on Monday. Continue Reading →
Harlem Boxing Champion Harry “The Black Panther” Wills (video)
Harry “The Black Panther” (or “The Brown Panther”) Wills, born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on May 15, 1889 was a heavyweight boxer who three times held the World Colored Heavyweight Championship. Continue Reading →
Mayors Office, NYC Football Announce Partnership To Broadcast And Training To Students
The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) and the New York City Football Club (NYCFC) today announced a new partnership that will, for the first time, broadcast live all NYCFC games during the 2018 Major League Soccer season on WNYE 91.5 FM, the City of New York’s official radio station. Continue Reading →
The Black Gymnasts Who Broke Barriers, Before Simone And Gabby, There Was Wendy Hilliard
It’s a heartbreaking and tragic time for U.S.A. Gymnastics. These courageous athletes have proven how strong they are, on and off the mat. Another courageous gymnast, Wendy Hilliard, the first black rhythmic gymnast to compete on a U.S. national team. Continue Reading →
Former NY Giants Star Quarterback And World Champion Phil Simms To Host Big Game Viewing Party
Okay, Harlem football fans, we know Phil Simms may have coined the phrase “I’m going to Disney World” following his Big Game win in 1987, but the legendary quarterback is ‘going to Empire City Casino’ for this year’s Big Game. Continue Reading →
Julius Erving Becomes Dr. J At Harlem’s Famed Rucker Park, 1970’s (Video)
Matt Formica writes in Hoopsvibe that Dr. J’s performance in Harlem was one of the Three of the most legendary performances at Rucker Park ever. Continue Reading →