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Cuban: I’d Lean Toward Drafting Baylor’s Brittney Griner ‘Just To See If She Can Do It’

Source: Eddie Sefko / The Dallas Morning News LOS ANGELES – Mark Cuban was talking about NBA prospects and a young Asian guard in particular. He gave his stock answer. “If he’s good, we’re looking at him,” Cuban said. “I don’t care if the guy is fromUpper Slobovia. If he can play, we’ll take them. [...]

Ex-NBA Player Indicted On Murder, Gang Charges

Source: AP / Houston Chronicle ATLANTA — Former NBA player and Atlanta native Javaris Crittenton was indicted Tuesday on charges of murder and gang activity. The Fulton County District Attorney’s office said Crittenton, 25, and his cousin, Douglas Gamble, were charged in a 12-count indictment in the death of an Atlanta woman and the attempted murder of another [...]

President Obama Talks To Rachel Robinson Before Screening The Movie “42″ At The White House

President Barack Obama talks with Rachel Robinson before the “42” movie screening with Robinson family members and cast and crew in the Family Theater at the White House, April 2, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

First Lady Michelle Obama Praises ‘Powerful’ Jackie Robinson Movie (VIDEO)

Source: Mary Bruce / ABC News First lady Michelle Obama paid tribute to baseball legend Jackie Robinson today as she hailed the new movie “42,” which chronicles his career and the racial discrimination he endured. Obama said she and the president were “visibly, physically moved” by the “wonderful” movie and the Robinsons’ story. It was [...]

Omarosa On Michael Clarke Duncan: ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ Star Discusses Fiancé’s Death (VIDEO)

Source: OWN / The Huffington Post Reality TV star Omarosa met Oscar-nominated actor Michael Clarke Duncan in a Los Angeles Whole Foods when he recognized her as the controversial contender on “The Apprentice.” Omarosa gave Duncan her phone number and the two began dating. After getting engaged three years later, the couple planned to have a January 2013 wedding — but everything changed [...]

Aryan Brotherhood Among Groups Eyed In Prosecutors’ Murders

Source: Pierre Thomas and Russell Goldman /  ABC News The Aryan Brotherhood, a white supremacist prison gang, has become one of the top focuses of authorities investigating the murders of two Texas prosecutors, sources told ABC News. Prosecutors from Kaufman County,Texas, had helped imprison dozens of Aryan Brotherhood members late last year, the sources said. In recent [...]

Kevin Clash Sued For The 5th Time For Underage Sex

Source: AP / theGrio NEW YORK — A puppeteer who was the voice of Elmo on “Sesame Street” is being sued for the fifth time, accused of sexually abusing a teenage boy. In a federal lawsuit filed in New York on Tuesday, 25-year-old Kevin Kiadii says he was 16 when he met Kevin Clash in [...]

Jay-Z Forms New Sports Agency, Roc Nation Sports, Brings On Robinson Cano

Source: AP / theGrio NEW YORK — Robinson Cano is switching agents from Scott Boras to a new company formed by musician Jay-Z’s Roc Nation and CAA Sports. Cano will be represented in baseball matters by CAA Sports’ Brodie Van Wagenen. The New York Yankees second baseman is making $15 million this season and can [...]

LISTEN: Roland Martin Talks With Newy Scruggs About The Kevin Ware Injury, Will He Lose His Scholarship And If He Will Get Left With The Bill

Roland Martin talks with Newy Scruggs about the Kevin Ware injury and likelihood of him and other college athletes being left with huge bills due to injuries.

NY State Sen. Malcolm A. Smith, Others Charged In Plot To Buy Spot On Mayoral Ballot

Source: William K. Rashbaum and Marc Santora / The New York Times A top New York State lawmaker was arrested early Tuesday for what federal prosecutors said was his central role in a brazen series of bribery and corruption schemes, including an attempt to buy a spot on the ballot in this year’s race for New [...]