Kobe Bryant Chides Fan for Using 'You're Gay' as an Insult
Kobe Bryant told an NBA fan on Twitter that it isn't acceptable to use "you're gay" as a way to put some one down. Read Full Post >
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December 18, 2012
Newtown School Shooting Tributes Stretch to College Basketball
Members of two prominent college basketball programs held tributes to the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary tragedy on Monday night. Read Full Post >
December 16, 2012
Sports World Pays Tribute to Newtown School Shooting Victims
The professional sports world joined the rest of America in grieving over the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Read Full Post >
November 15, 2012
'Fast Break for Reading' Youth-Literacy Campaign Launched
The International Reading Association (IRA) and American Basketball Association (ABA) announced the launch of a new youth-reading initiative this week called "Fast Break for Reading." Read Full Post >
October 15, 2012
NBA Great Named Calif. After-School STEM Ambassador
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the National Basketball Association's all-time leading scorer, will be promoting the importance of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects over the next year as California's After-School STEM Ambassador. Read Full Post >
September 19, 2012
Former Orlando Magic Player, Coach, Unite for School Funding
Dwight Howard and Stan Van Gundy, both formerly of the Orlando Magic, have reunited to raise money for local Fla. schools. Read Full Post >
September 05, 2012
NBA's LeBron James Appears in Khan Academy Video Series
LeBron James, the National Basketball Association's reigning Most Valuable Player, is appearing in a series of STEM-related videos hosted by the Khan Academy. Read Full Post >
August 17, 2012
Pittsburgh Steelers' LaMarr Woodley Covers District's Pay-to-Play Fees
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker LaMarr Woodley is donating $60,000 to the Saginaw (Mich.) school district to cover every student-athlete's athletic participation fees for the 2012-13 school year. Read Full Post >
August 16, 2012
Penn State to Host Child-Abuse-Prevention Conference
In the wake of a child-sex-abuse scandal involving a former assistant coach, Pennsylvania State University will host a two-day conference in late October on preventing sexual abuse, the university announced Wednesday. Read Full Post >
July 26, 2012
Golf Pro Phil Mickelson Aiming to Boost U.S. STEM Achievement
Professional golfer Phil Mickelson says that he uses science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) knowledge "every day" in his golf career. Read Full Post >
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