Best Rekaya Gibson Podcasts (2024)

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Calvin Peete: A Black Trailblazer in Golf 12:52

1+ y ago12:52

12:52

Host Angela Spears pays tribute to Calvin Peete, an African American professional golfer who taught himself how to play golf at 24 and became the most successful Black player on the PGA Tour before Tiger Woods. #blackgolfer #keepitsporty #golf Podcast Items of Interest: Join our Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Podcast Sponsor: Foo…

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Review: Breville Electric Tea Kettle 4:05

1+ y ago4:05

4:05

In teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features blackberry sage by The Republic of Tea. In tea talk, she reviews the Breville IQ electric tea kettle. In tea news, Gibson shares the tea flavors of the year by Beck Flavors and mentions the World Tea Conference and Expo coming up in March. Mentioned in this episode: Breville IQ Tea Kettle amazon.com/shop/reka…

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NBA Players with NBA sons 26:28

1+ y ago26:28

26:28

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss NBA players with sons in the NBA, past and present. They also mention NBA players with daughters in the WNBA. They share fun facts about NBA players. #KeepItSporty Podcast Items of Interest: Listen and Support Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast - https://www.blackgirlstalksports.com Join our Facebook Group…

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WNBA Players with NBA Sons 12:35

2y ago12:35

12:35

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) mothers who have sons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). This includes Pamela McGee, the first WNBA player to have a son in the NBA and a daughter in the WNBA. #KeepItSporty Mentioned in this episode: Niele Ivey Rhonda Smith-Banchero Joy Holmes-H…

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UCLA and USC Moving to the Big Ten 18:53

2y ago18:53

18:53

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share their thoughts about the University of Southern California (USC) and the University of California of Los Angeles (UCLA) moving to the Big Ten conference in August 2023. They discuss the impact this move will have on the Pac-12, the Big Ten and athletes. They also mention the effects it will have on sports…

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What is Honeybush Tea? 4:03

2y ago4:03

4:03

In teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features honeybush tea by Numi. In tea talk, she discusses honeybush tea, an herbal tea native to South Africa. In tea news, she announces the expansion of Clipper, a British-based tea company, to the United States. Mentioned in This Episode: Numi Tea, numitea.com What is honeybush tea? What are the health benefits of…

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Louise Fulton: a Black Woman Bowling Trailblazer 4:00

2y ago4:00

4:00

Host Rekaya Gibson pays tribute to Louise Fulton, an American professional bowler. In 1964, she won the Professional Women’s Bowling Association’s Princeton Open, becoming the first African American to win a professional bowling title. Also, Fulton was the first African American bowler inducted into the United States Bowling Congress Hall of Fame i…

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Title IX 50th Anniversary Facts & Advocacy 21:09

2y ago21:09

21:09

Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast celebrates Title IX 50th Anniversary. Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the meaning of Title IX. They share Title IX accomplishments for the past 50 years according to the Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF) report. They explain what still needs to be done about equity in women’s sports. They share recommenda…

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2022 NBA Draft Prospects 24:02

2y ago24:02

24:02

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears mention the NBA Draft order for the top six NBA teams. They discuss NBA Draft prospects such as men’s college basketball players Jabari Smith, Chet Holmgren, and Keegan Murray. #KeepItSporty Mentioned in this episode: NBA Draft is June 23, 2022, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Podcast Items of Interes…

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2022 NBA Finals: Matchup and Predictions 23:07

2y ago23:07

23:07

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the NBA Finals matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics. They share their NBA Finals predictions. They also talk about Game 1 results. #KeepItSporty Podcast Items of Interest: Listen and Support Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast - https://www.blackgirlstalksports.com Join our Faceb…

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Uncommon Facts about The Kentucky Derby 17:58

2y ago17:58

17:58

Host Angela Spears shares uncommon facts about the Kentucky Derby, highlighting women jockeys and the most recent black jockeys who have competed. She also shares fun facts about the Kentucky Derby that you might not have known. #KeepItSporty #BlackGirlsTalkSports Podcast Items of Interest: Listen and Support Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast - https…

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2022 WNBA Season Players & Teams to Watch 24:04

2y ago24:04

24:04

The Women’s National Basketball Association’s (WNBA) season starts on May 6, 2022. Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss some teams and players to watch. They also encourage everyone to get the WNBA League Pass. Access games anytime, anywhere. #KeepItSporty Mentioned in This Episode: Ameshya Williams-Holliday, the first Historically Black C…

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2022 NFL Draft Prospects & Predictions 27:49

2y ago27:49

27:49

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the National Football League (NFL) draft prospects and share some fun facts about the athletes. They also mention HBCU Draft prospects. Lastly, the women talk about the NFL Draft order and give their predictions about team Draft picks. #KeepItSporty Podcast Items of Interest: Listen and Support Black Gi…

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Loose Leaf Tea vs Tea Bags: What’s the Difference? 5:02

2y ago5:02

5:02

In teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features Happy to Be Me, an herbal blend by MEplusTea. In tea talk, she discusses the difference between loose-leaf tea and tea bags. In tea news, she announces a free Virtual Tea Chat event with MEplusTea in honor of National Tea Day on April 21, 2022 (United Kingdom). Mentioned in This Episode: MEplusTea – www.meplu…

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NCAA Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Underway 16:37

2+ y ago16:37

16:37

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the 2022 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division 1 Women’s Outdoor Track and Field. They compare the difference between indoor and outdoor track and field. They highlight athletes to watch. They mention some fun facts about NCAA outdoor track and field. They share outdoor track and fiel…

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2022 Six Nations Rugby Championship 15:42

2+ y ago15:42

15:42

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears have a conversation about the Six Nations Championship - a men's rugby competition between England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales. They discuss the matchups and players to watch. Also, they share their predictions. #KeepItSporty Update: France is 2022 Guinness Six Nations Champions --- Congratulat…

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Getting Ready for Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament: 2022 21:22

2+ y ago21:22

21:22

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share details about the 2022 NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Tournament. They discuss players and teams to watch during March Madness. They also give some fun facts about March Madness that might help you complete the NCAA tournament bracket. #KeepItSporty Mentioned in this Episode: 2022 NCAA DI Women’s Bask…

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Getting Ready for Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament: 2022 30:28

2+ y ago30:28

30:28

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share details about the 2022 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. They discuss players and teams to watch during March Madness. They also give some fun facts about March Madness that might help you complete the NCAA tournament bracket. #KeepItSporty Mentioned in This Episode: 2022 NCAA Selection Sunday …

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Sonja Stills, First Female MEAC Commissioner 47:28

2+ y ago47:28

47:28

In honor of Women's History Month, hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears have a conversation with Sonja Stills, the first female Commissioner of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and HBCU Division I sports. She discusses her short- and long-term goals for the MEAC. She shares her professional milestones. She also talks about what fueled he…

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Black-owned Tea Brands to Support 6:26

2+ y ago6:26

6:26

In teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features Chocolate Drop by Tyme for Tea Online. In tea talk, she highlights six Black-owned tea brands for Black History Month. In tea news, she announces the World Tea Conference & Expo being held on March 21-23, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo Credit: Courtney Alexandria Mentioned in This Episode: Chocolate Drop by Tyme…

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Lucy Diggs Slowe: First Black Woman to Win National Title in Any Sport 4:57

2+ y ago4:57

4:57

In honor of Black History Month, host Rekaya Gibson pays homage to Lucy Diggs Slowe, the first African American woman to win a national championship in any sport. In 1917, she secured the women's singles title at the first American Tennis Association championship. She attended Howard University and became one of the founding members of the Alpha Ka…

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Super Bowl 56 Predictions: Rams vs Bengals 30:55

2+ y ago30:55

30:55

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the Super Bowl LVI matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Los Angeles Rams. They share their predictions for the Big Game. They also mention some Super Bowl fun facts. #KeepItSporty Mentioned in This Episode: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California Super Bowl Halftime Show: Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Emin…

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Boston Renegades’ Adrienne Smith Leading the Way for Women 29:47

2+ y ago29:47

29:47

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears have a conversation with Adrienne Smith, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Gridiron Queendom. She is also the wide receiver for The Boston Renegades, the six-time national champion women's tackle football team. Smith discusses how she became a female professional football player and her mission to …

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Celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day 27:21

2+ y ago27:21

27:21

In honor of the 36th Annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day (February 2, 2022), hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss women athletes and sports figures they admire. Powered by the Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF), this celebration inspires girls and women to play and be active, to realize their full power. This year’s event will also …

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Prominent Athletes Promoting Social Justice (Past and Present) 16:15

2+ y ago16:15

16:15

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. and what he stood for, host Angela Spears, discusses Prominent Athletes Promoting Social Justice. Angela shares contributions of athletes (past and present) in the name of social justice. She acknowledges that the voice of athletes promoting social justice hasn’t always been popular but is becoming more common. S…

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10 Ways to Celebrate National Hot Tea Month 7:08

2+ y ago7:08

7:08

In teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features Taylors of Harrogate Lemon and Ginger Tea. January is National Hot Tea Month. In tea talk, she shares 10 ways to celebrate National Hot Tea Month. In tea news, she mentions the Laneway Tea Festival scheduled for February 12, 2022, in Brisbane, Australia. Mentioned in This Episode: Taylors of Harrogate Lemon a…

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Renata Simril, LA84 Foundation: Impacting Children’s Play 36:02

2+ y ago36:02

36:02

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears have a conversation with special guest Renata Simril, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the LA84 Foundation. Simiril is also the President of the Play Equity Fund. She discusses the impact sports and play have on the mental health in youth. She shares what her organizations have done during the pande…

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2022 College Football National Championship Predictions 17:06

2+ y ago17:06

17:06

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the College Football Playoff National Championship matchup between Georgia Bulldogs vs Alabama Crimson Tide. They mention players to watch and share their predictions. They also chat about the Alabama-Georgia football rivalry last meeting on December 4, 2021, in the SEC Championship Game. The College Fo…

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Celebrating 5 Years of Podcasting 32:40

2+ y ago32:40

32:40

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears reflect on their five-years of podcasting. They share their podcast milestones and tips on how to stay motivated. They mention how to become a podcast guest. They also discuss their future podcast plans. #KeepItSporty Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast’s mission is to inspire, educate and encourage women to partic…

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Women Coaches of Color Data in NCAA 26:49

2+ y ago26:49

26:49

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share their thoughts about the BreakThrough Summit, a digital leadership summit designed to develop and celebrate women in sports. They discuss the 2020-2021 Women in College Coaching Report Card that was presented during the Breakout Session: Women Coach Data. The dataset included all head coaches of women’s t…

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Reignforest Tea Bar 4:45

2+ y ago4:45

4:45

In teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features Indigo Punch by Harney & Sons. In Tea Talk, she visits Reignforest Tea Bar in Chesapeake, Virginia in her “Steeping” around segment. In Tea News, she mentions author Emily Winfield Martin’s collaboration with Harney & Sons. Mentioned in This Episode: Harney & Sons, Indigo Punch - www.harney.com Reignforest Te…

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NFL Chat with Author Farrah Rochon 37:26

2+ y ago37:26

37:26

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears have a conversation with author Farrah Rochon about NFL Week 14. They share their thoughts about the New Orleans Saints season and its upcoming game against the New York Jets. They give their NFL Week 14 predictions for matchups between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns, Las Vegas Raiders and Kansas Cit…

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Gifts for Sports Fans 18:17

2+ y ago18:17

18:17

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share their holiday gift ideas for sports fans. #KeepItSporty Mentioned in This Episode: Cuisine Noir Magazine, 2021 Special Edition Print Issue – CuisineNoirMag.com Ballparks of America Bucket Journal - MyBucketJournals.com Women's WNBA Gold Logowoman Hoop Earrings – WNBAStore.NBA.com BRXLZ Football – FOCO.com…

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Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Sports 31:06

2+ y ago31:06

31:06

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the effects of the pandemic on sports. They share the latest COVID-19 and vaccination numbers from John Hopkins University and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention respectively. They give updates on the COVID-19 vaccination rates for the NFL, NBA, and WNBA and NFL’s COVID-19 outbreaks. They sh…

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Black Women Tennis Trailblazers – Zina Garrison and Chanda Rubin 52:38

2+ y ago52:38

52:38

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears have a conversation with tennis trailblazers Chanda Rubin and Zina Garrison, the podcast hosts of “The GOAT: Serena” which takes a deep dive into the life and career of one of the greatest of all time, Serena Williams. They discuss their tennis careers. They also share details about their 12-part podcast series…

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Why Watch Ivy League Football? 23:24

2+ y ago23:24

23:24

Host Angela Spears attends the Princeton University vs Harvard University football game on Saturday, October 23, 2021. She chats with co-host Rekaya Gibson about the Ivy League Football matchup that went into five overtimes. They share several reasons why you should watch Ivy League Football. They also mention some fun facts about Ivy League Footba…

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Swagger - Inspired by NBA Superstar Kevin Durant 10:15

2+ y ago10:15

10:15

Host Rekaya Gibson shares her reaction to “Swagger,” the highly anticipated drama inspired by NBA superstar’s Kevin Durant’s experiences in the world of youth basketball. No spoilers. The cast includes O’Shea Jackson Jr., Isaiah Hill, Academy Award nominee Quvenzhané Wallis, Shinelle Azoroh, Tessa Ferrer, Caleel Harris, James Bingham, Solomon Irama…

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NFL 2021: Week 6 36:04

2+ y ago36:04

36:04

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share some National Football League (NFL) Week 5 statistics and mention the NFC and AFC Players of the Week 5. They discuss which teams are still winless and undefeated going into Week 6. They highlight teams in the NFL Power Rankings for Week 6. They share their thoughts about this week’s matchups and make som…

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What is Chai? 4:43

3y ago4:43

4:43

In teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features Flamingo Vanilla Chai by David Rio. In tea talk, she discusses the history of chai. She explains what chai is; what chai means; and what chai is made of; and what the health benefits of chai are. In tea news, she announces the opening of Namaste Chai in Fargo, North Dakota. Mentioned in This Episode: Flamingo…

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College Football 2021: Week 5 36:03

3y ago36:03

36:03

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss NCAA football, week five. They share their thoughts about matchups between Alabama vs Mississippi, Georgia vs Arkansas, Ohio State vs Rutgers, and Notre Dame vs Cincinnati, and Oklahoma State vs Baylor. They also mention the ivy league game between Princeton and Columbia. They highlight Historically Bla…

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2021 WNBA Playoffs 20:28

3y ago20:28

20:28

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the WNBA Standings, the WNBA Playoff format, and the teams who made the 2021 WNBA Playoffs. They share their thoughts about the first-round matchups between Dallas Wings vs Chicago Sky and New York Liberty and Phoenix Mercury. #KeepItSporty Podcast Items of Interest: Become a Monthly Patron - https://ww…

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Athletes and Mental Health 27:42

3y ago27:42

27:42

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss athletes and mental health. They answer how many athletes suffer from mental health; how mental health affect athletes; why do athletes have mental health issues; and what athletes have mental health challenges. They share their opinions about how athletes can help with mental health and what family, fr…

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Role of Black Children in U.S. Tea Production (1800s) 6:18

3y ago6:18

6:18

In teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features American Classic Tea by Charleston Tea Garden. In tea talk, she discusses the role of colored (Black) children who picked tea at Pinehurst Tea Plantation (Summerville, South Carolina) in the 1800s. Dr. Charles Shepard, the plantation owner, manages to produce award winning teas with their help. Gibson attribu…

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US Open 2021 Serves Up Excitement 22:22

3y ago22:22

22:22

Host Angela Spears attends the U.S. Open Tennis Championship this year. She shares her experience with Host Rekaya Gibson. They discuss the women’s singles final between Canadian Leylah Fernandez and Britain Emma Raducanu. They mention the women’s doubles final. Spears also highlights Serbian Novak Djokovic’s Grand Slam performance. #KeepItSporty P…

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Tokyo 2020 Paralympics: Diversity & Inclusion 30:33

3y ago30:33

30:33

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears give an overview about the Paralympics Games. They answer the questions: how the Paralympics got started; what Paralympics mean; what the six broad Paralympics categories are; and what sports are included in the Paralympics. They highlight Bonnie St. John, the first African American to medal in any Paralympic e…

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Gearing up for the 2021 NFL Season 28:17

3y ago28:17

28:17

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share details about the upcoming 2021 National Football League (NFL) season, including which NFL teams require fans to be vaccinated. They discuss some of the new NFL rules and the NFL kickoff game between Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Dallas Cowboys. They give their opinions about the NFL Preseason, the NFL’s f…

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History of Growing Tea in the U.S. 7:07

3y ago7:07

7:07

In teatime, host Rekaya Gibson features Pineapple Mint by Shaka Tea. In tea talk, she shares the history of growing tea in the United States from 1799 to present day. In tea news, she announces the launch of Mavusana Premium Rooibos Tea in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa. Mentioned in This Episode: Shaka Tea - www.shakatea.com Mamaki, a na…

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2021 NBA Trades and Free Agency Update 26:40

3y ago26:40

26:40

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears give updates on the NBA Trade and Free Agency. They share their thoughts about the Wizards Russell Westbrook being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers; New Orleans Lonzo Ball heading to the Chicago Bulls; Miami Heat Andre Iguodala returning to Golden State Warriors; and much more. They mention NBA Trade rumors. Th…

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2020 Tokyo Olympics Update: Part II 20:17

3y ago20:17

20:17

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears give updates and facts about the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. They share the final Olympic Medal Count. They highlight Team USA winners, including the first Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) athlete to medal at the 2020 Olympics. They also shoutout a HBCU for winning its first Olympic gold medal. #KeepI…

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2021 NBA Draft Results 17:33

3y ago17:33

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Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the 2021 NBA Draft results. They share their thoughts about the top five players and the 60th overall pick. They also mention what each rookie brings to the team for the 2021-2022 NBA season. #KeepItSporty Sources: NBA. (2021). 2021 NBA Draft Profile: Cade Cunningham. NBA Media. https://www.nba.com/draf…

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