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Nov 19 2016

Disney XD Airs Story of NBA No. 1 Draft Pick Ben Simmons

The inspiring story chronicling the journey of Australian basketball player Ben Simmons to becoming the 2016 NBA No. 1 Draft Pick for the Philadelphia 76ers, will be featured in the latest “Becoming” episode “Becoming: Ben Simmons,” airing this SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 (3:00p.m., ET/PT) on Disney XD. Th “Becoming” series, from the producers of ESPN Films’ Peabody and Emmy-Award winning “30 for […]

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Nov 12 2016

(Photo) Cav’s Award POTUS with Honorary Jersey

What a week! And then this happened, The Cavs visited the White House on Thursday to celebrate their NBA championship win. During the visit, the Cavs awarded our President Obama with an honorary jersey. We love this. We love the Cleveland Cavaliers and we love and already miss our beloved POTUS. (Sniffs)

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Sep 22 2016

We’re SO Here for “PITCH”

When we first heard about FOX television’s plans to air a show about the first woman to be recruited to Major League Baseball, The Chocolate Voice’s reaction was, we’re so here for this! And we’re so here for actress Alex Bunbury, who signed on to FOX’s Pitch to play the fictional history-making female baseball pitcher. Although, the Disney Alum had never even

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Aug 9 2016

Let’s Be Real, The Rio Opening Ceremonies Were Kind Of Woke

And some people were too busy looking at Gisele. I almost always tune into the Olympic opening & closing ceremonies mainly because they’re fun, I get a geography recap and it’s one of the few times where I actually get a lesson in the countries history and enjoy their music & culture. Not to

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Jul 11 2016

Gabby Douglas and her FIERCE Barbie!

Following the likes of Ava Duvernay and Misty Copeland, Miss Gabby Douglas now has a Barbie of her own as well! The doll is a part of Barbie’s Shero doll campaign, geared toward empowering young girls by showcasing and honoring real life women who have accomplished extraordinary achievements. In an interview via Barbie’s

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Jul 9 2016

Oh Yes she did: Serena Wins 7th Wimbledon!

(Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer) Williams captured her 22nd Grand Slam title on Saturday at Wimbledon, tying Steffi Graf’s Open Era record with a 7-5, 6-3 victory over Angelique Kerber. Williams tied Steffi Graf’s Open-era record for Grand Slam singles titles, gaining her 22nd with a 7-5, 6-3 victory. Margaret Court holds the

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Jun 3 2016

“The Greatest” Muhammad Ali Passes at the age of 74

A legend in every sense of the word, activist/boxer Muhammad Ali has died at the age of 74.“The Greatest,” a title that he boldly named himself and rightfully so, was one of the greatest fighters in the history of boxing. Ali who had been battling Parkinson’s syndrome for years, had been hospitalized for a respiratory

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Jan 7 2016

Beyoncé set to join Coldplay during Super Bowl Halftime show.

Reportedly Queen Bey is set to join Cold Play during Super Bowl halftime show! Beyoncé will join the British rock band during their on-field performance, Entertainment Tonight reported Thursday. The multiple award-winning singer collaborated with Coldplay for their new album “A Head Full of Dreams,” which is set to be released Friday. In 2013 Beyoncé

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Nov 6 2015

Gymnastics Champion Simone Biles Joins Colgate Skating Series on ABC

World Champion Simone Biles has joined the cast of Colgate Skating & Gymnastics Spectacular, one of the four star-studded ice skating specials in the Colgate Skating Series airing on ABC. The 2015 Gymnastics all-around World Champion is coming to the Northern Illinois University Convocation Center on Wednesday, December 16 for the Colgate Skating & Gymnastics

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Sep 10 2015

Chargers, Union Bank Announce Non-profit Partner for Game Changers Fundraiser — Casa de Amparo

In a press release dated September 10, 2015, it was announced that Union Bank and the San Diego Chargers have again teamed up for the “Game Changers” fundraising program, which launches Sunday, September 13 prior to the Chargers’ game versus the Detroit Lions. This year’s program will help raise funds for Casa de Amparo, one of the

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