Hosts Rekaya Gibson honors Ruth White, the first African American to win a U.S. Fencing Championship (1969). She was the first American to win a medal at the Junior World Championships. White also became the first African American women to represent the U.S. in fencing at the Olympics.  #KeepItSporty Mentioned in this episode: YWCA - https://www.ywca.org Lajos Csiszar (“The Maestro”), University of Pennsylvania USA Fencing Hall of Fame - https://www.usafencing.org/hall-of-fame New York University School of Medicine - https://med.nyu.edu Sources: Henneman, K. (2017, February 27). Olympian Ruth White Found Freedom in Fencing. USA Fencing. https://www.usafencing.org/news_article/show/762992-olympian-ruth-white-found-freedom-in-fencing MADmen. (2021). Ruth White. Olympedia. http://www.olympedia.org/athletes/21020 New York Times. (1972, March 5). Miss White, Fencing Standout, Bidding for an Olympic Berth. The New York Times Archives, Section S, page 28. https://www.nytimes.com/1972/03/05/archives/miss-white-fencing-standout-bidding-for-an-olympic-berth.html Nichols, D. (2019, July 1). The Woman in the Center. West Coast Fencing Archive. https://www.westcoastfencingarchive.com/2019/07/01/the-woman-in-the-center/ Wikipedia contributors. (2021, April 16). Ruth White (fencer). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ruth_White_(fencer)&oldid=1018099184 Podcast Items of Interest: Become a Monthly Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Buy Us a Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/blackgirlstalksports Join Us the Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Download free Android App in the Google Play Store Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine - www.cuisinenoirmag.com

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Ruth White, a Great American Fencer

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. They share their favorite moments of the Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony. They give an update on the Olympic medal count and how much Olympic athletes get paid for each gold, silver, and bronze medals. They highlight Team USA winners and other champions from around the globe. They also have a conversation about Gymnast Simone Biles withdrawing from the all-around final at the Olympics. Gibson and Spears reveal some facts about the Olympics. They explain why Puerto Rico has its own Olympic team. #KeepItSporty Podcast Items of Interest: Become a Monthly Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Buy Us a Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/blackgirlstalksports Join Us the Facebook Group (Women only) or Instagram @BlackGirlsTalkSports Download free Android App in the Google Play Store Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine - www.cuisinenoirmag.com Sources: Armour, N. (2021, July 27). US Women's Gymnastics Team Claims Silver in Team Final After Simone Biles Withdraws at Tokyo Olympics. USA Today. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2021/07/27/us-womens-gymnastics-silver-tokyo-olympics-simone-biles/5383082001/ Associated Press. (2021, July 29). Olympic Sponsors Praise Simone Biles After Withdrawal. USA Today. https://amp.usatoday.com/amp/117687800 Bumbaca, C. (2021, July 28). US Women's 3-On-3 Basketball Team Leans on Duke Women's Coach in Quest for Tokyo Olympics Gold. USA Today. https://amp.usatoday.com/amp/5385151001 Camenker, J. (2021, July 29). Olympic Gymnastics Results: Suni Lee Narrowly Wins Gold to Become USA's Fifth Straight All-Around Champion. SportingNews. https://www.sportingnews.com/us/athletics/news/olympic-gymnastics-live-results-highlights-all-around/12fi04g4iptav1ilpltpvjfc69 Choudhury, S.R., and Goel, S. (2021, July 29). Here’s How Much Olympic Athletes Earn for Winning Medals. CNBC. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/07/29/tokyo-olympics-how-much-athletes-earn.html Coleman, M. (2021, July 30). Simone Biles Explains the 'Twisties:' 'Physical Health is Mental Health.' Sports Illustrated. https://www.si.com/olympics/2021/07/30/simone-biles-addresses-accusations-of-quitting-answers-questions-about-twisties Coleman, M. (2021, July 25). Anastasija Zolotic Becomes First American to Win Gold in Women's Taekwondo. Sports Illustrated. https://www.si.com/olympics/2021/07/25/anastasija-zolotic-becomes-first-american-to-win-gold-in-womens-taekwondo Complete Sports. (2021, July 30). Tokyo 2020: Esther Toko Finishes on a High in Rowing Event. CompleteSports.com. https://www.completesports.com/tokyo-2020-esther-toko-finishes-on-a-high-in-rowing-event/ Dan Patrick Show. (2021). USA Loses First Olympic Basketball Game Since 2004. NBC Sports. https://www.nbcsports.com/video/team-usa-mens-basketball-loses-first-olympic-game-2004-france Dangor, G. (2021, July 24). U.S. Wins No Medals on Day 1 of Summer Olympics for First Time Since 1972. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/graisondangor/2021/07/24/us-gets-no-medals-on-day-1-of-summer-olympics-for-first-time-since-1972/?sh=6980b3485a00 DeMeyer, T. (2021, July 25). Lee Kiefer Becomes First American Woman to Win Gold in Individual Foil. NBC Olympics. https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/lee-kiefer-becomes-first-american-woman-win-gold-individual-foil Dryer, A. (2004, August 17). Why Puerto Rico Has Its Own Team. Slate. https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2004/08/why-puerto-rico-has-its-own-olympic-team.html Ekert, K. and Oeser, F. (2021, July 30). Tokyo Updates: USWNT Wins QF After Penalty Kicks, Mixed Relay Team Wins DQ Appeal. NBC Sports. https://www.nbcsports.com/northwest/tokyo-olympics/tokyo-updates-uswnt-wins-qf-after-penalty-kicks-mixed-relay-team-wins-dq Gilbert, AC. (2021, July 27). Simone Biles is Still 'The GOAT': Fans Shower Gymnast with Love After Tokyo Olympic Finals. MSN. https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/olympics/simone-biles-is-still-the-goat-fans-shower-gymnast-with-love-after-tokyo-olympic-finals/ar-AAMCwfY Hamilton, T. (2021, July 24). For Hend Zaza, Olympics' youngest athlete, reaching Games 'already an achievement.' ESPN. https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31872405/for-hend-zaza-olympics-youngest-athlete-reaching-games-already-achievement Levinsohn, D. (2021, July 27). Naomi Osaka Falls in Third Round Shocker to Marketa Vondrousova. NBC New York. https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/tokyo-summer-olympics/naomi-osaka-falls-in-third-round-rollercoaster-to-marketa-vondrousova/3177171/ Mullins, E. (2021, July 17). Ledecky Wins Gold in 1500 as US Swimmers Earn 4 More Medals. NBC New York. https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/tokyo-summer-olympics/katie-ledecky-team-usa-swimming-events/3179836/ NBC. (2021, July 25). Team USA Wins Bronze in Women's 4x100m Freestyle Relay. NBC Washington. https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/tokyo-summer-olympics/team-usa-wins-bronze-in-womens-4x100m-freestyle-relay%E2%80%A8/2741950/ NBCSports.com. (2021, July 29). Olympic Track and Field Schedule: TV Channels, Start Times, More. MSN. https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/olympics/olympic-track-and-field-schedule-tv-channels-start-times-more/ar-AAMIDzE?ocid=uxbndlbing Ninham, D. (2021, July 28). Surfing USA: Indigenous Hawaiian Takes Gold. Indian Country Today. https://indiancountrytoday.com/news/surfing-usa-indigenous-hawaiian-takes-gold?fbclid=IwAR1H5HAzSFcj6clqt_ahsq2Bbt-hk9DnPqCcGxYDZeeK0G-ZIJFAOwFMgKk Kennedy, M. (2021, July 29). U.S. 3x3 Women's Basketball Takes Gold In The Sport's Olympic Debut. NPR. https://www.npr.org/sections/tokyo-olympics-live-updates/2021/07/28/1021608448/u-s-3x3-womens-basketball-takes-gold-in-the-sports-olympic-debut Pigliucci, C. (2021, July 27). Uche Eke Becomes First Gymnast to Compete for Nigeria at the Olympics. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/27/sport/uche-eke-nigeria-olympics-spc-spt-intl/index.html Puerto Rico Report. (2021, July 24). Puerto Rico in the 2021 Olympics. Puerto Rico. Report. https://www.puertoricoreport.com/puerto-rico-in-the-2021-olympics/#.YQRMTY5JFPZ Roscher, L. (2021, July 26). Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz Wins First-Ever Gold For Philippines, Ending 97-Year Drought. Yahoo Sports. https://sports.yahoo.com/olympics-weightlifter-hidilyn-diaz-wins-first-ever-gold-for-philippines-ending-97-year-drought-202410805.html Roenigk, A. (2021, July 29). Suni Lee on her Olympic gold medal: 'It doesn't feel like real life.' ESPN. https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31911577/suni-lee-olympic-gold-medal-feel-real-life Rosenberg, M. (2021, July 27). Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka Signal New Era of Prioritizing Mental Health. Sports Illustrated. https://www.si.com/olympics/2021/07/27/simone-biles-naomi-osaka-mental-health-era-sports Tesfay, M. (2021, July 27). Eritrea: Mosana Debesay - First Black African Woman Cyclist at the Olympics. AllAfrica. https://allafrica.com/stories/202107190557.html Thiessen, M. (2021, July 27). Small Alaska Town Embraces State’s 1st Swimmer to Win Gold. Associated Press News. https://apnews.com/article/lydia-jacoby-alaska-tokyo-olymics-swimming-9ad8dc433ea01548a5959257d14a48f4 Wikipedia Contributors. (2021, July 31). 2020 Summer Olympics. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_Summer_Olympics Wong, C.M. (2021, July 29). Olympic Skateboarder Jagger Eaton Says He Competed on a Broken Ankle. Huffington Post. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/olympic-skateboarder-jagger-eaton-broken-ankle_n_6102a162e4b000b997df0405

2020 Tokyo Olympics Update: Part I

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the outcome of the NBA Finals, Game 6 matchup between Milwaukee Bucks and the Phoenix Suns. They share their thoughts about the Bucks winning the NBA Championship. They also mention how Giannis Antetokounmpo makes history multiple times. In other news, Black Girls Talks Sports Podcast reacts to receiving a Title lX Content Creators Grant from Sports Innovation Lab. #KeepItSporty Mentioned in this episode: Sports Innovation Lab - https://www.sportsilab.com/ Thanasis Antetokounmpo Kostas Antetokounmpo Khris Middleton Fort Wayne Mad Ants - https://fortwayne.gleague.nba.com/ Sources: ESPN. (2021). NBA Finals - Game 6, MIL Wins Series 4-2. https://www.espn.com/nba/game/_/gameId/401344140 Jackson, W. (2021, July 21). Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo Named 2021 NBA Finals MVP. Sports Illustrated. https://www.si.com/nba/2021/07/21/bucks-giannis-antetokounmpo-named-2021-nba-finals-mvp Jones, Z.C. (2021, July 22). Giannis, Thanasis and Kostas Antetokounmpo Become First Trio of Brothers to Win NBA Championships. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/giannis-antetokounmpo-kostas-brothers-milwaukee-bucks-nba-title/ Wikipedia Contributors. (2021, July 24). Giannis Antetokounmpo. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giannis_Antetokounmpo Wikipedia Contributors. (2021, July 24). Thanasis Antetokounmpo. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thanasis_Antetokounmpo Podcast Items of Interest: Become a Monthly Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Buy Us a Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/blackgirlstalksports Join Us the Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Download free Android App in the Google Play Store Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine - www.cuisinenoirmag.com

Milwaukee Bucks Win the NBA Championship

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s Name Image and Likeness (NIL) ruling. They explain what NIL mean and which states have enacted NIL legislation. They mention some of the NIL policies. They share their thoughts about the effect NIL will have on social media and the incentive for college athletes to go pro. They also answer the question: “Will NIL ruin college sports?” #KeepItSporty Mentioned in this episode: BGTS episode (October 16, 2017) - Should College Athletes Be Paid? Opendorse – www.opendorse.com University of Central Florida women's basketball team - www.ucf.edu University of Florida - www.ufl.edu Milo’s Tea Company – www.drinkmilos.com College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving - www.collegehunkshaulingjunk.com JenLoop – www.jenloop.com Sources: Abolverdi, Z. (2021, July 8). Over 40 UF Athletes Land Endorsement Deals During First Week of NIL. The Gainesville Sun. https://www.gainesville.com/story/sports/2021/07/08/first-week-nil-nets-over-40-endorsement-deals-gators-athletes/7886499002/  Brutlag Hosick, M. (2021, June 30). NCAA Adopts Interim Name, Image and Likeness Policy. NCAA. https://www.ncaa.org/about/resources/media-center/news/ncaa-adopts-interim-name-image-and-likeness-policy Coleman, M. (2021, July 7). UCF Women's Basketball Becomes First Team Sponsored in NIL Era. Sports Illustrated. https://www.si.com/college/2021/07/07/ucf-womens-basketball-is-first-team-sponsored-in-nil-era Keller, B. (2021, April 21). NIL Incoming: Comparing State Laws and Proposed Legislation. OpenDorse. https://opendorse.com/blog/comparing-state-nil-laws-proposed-legislation/ Murphy, D. (2021, June 30). NCAA Name, Image and Likeness FAQ: What the Rule Changes Mean for the Athletes, Schools and More. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/31740112/rule-changes-mean-athletes-schools-more Podcast Items of Interest: Become a Monthly Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Buy Us a Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/blackgirlstalksports Join Us the Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Download free Android App in the Google Play Store Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine - www.cuisinenoirmag.com

Understanding NCAA’s Name Image and Likeness Ruling

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears have a conversation with RJ White, the first Black female President of the Vipers Pro Men’s Basketball team. She discusses what it takes to own a semi-professional men’s basketball team and how she prepares players to play basketball overseas. She mentions requirements to play for an American Basketball Association (ABA) team and explains the unique ABA rules. She also shares why she wants to become the first Black female to own an NBA team. #KeepItSporty About RJ White RJ White is the first Black female President of the Vipers Pro Men's Basketball Team located in Gurnee, Illinois. She maintains working relationships with several foreign countries, including Asia, Turkey, France, Europe and the Caribbean, allowing the Vipers to become the largest networked basketball organization in the world. RJ aims to continue growing her legacy by owning professional basketball teams abroad and becoming the first Black female NBA Team owner, too." Connect with her on Twitter @itsrj_white and Instagram @rjwhiteofficial.  Mentioned in this episode: Vipers Pro Basketball – www.vipersprobasketball.com | Twitter @Vipersproball | Instagram @vipersproball Podcast Items of Interest: Become a Monthly Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Buy Us a Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/blackgirlstalksports Join Us the Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Download free Android App in the Google Play Store Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine - www.cuisinenoirmag.com

RJ White, Owner of Vipers Pro Basketball

In celebration of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) 25th Season, hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share 25 WNBA facts. They include, but not limited to WNBA history, WNBA statistics, and WNBA fun trivia. #KeepItSporty Download your copy of the 25 WNBA Facts Here  Sources: Augustyn, A. (2021, May 26). Women's National Basketball Association. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Womens-National-Basketball-Association Bean-Mellinger, B. (2020, September 22). What Sport Has the Highest Average Salary? Houston Chronicle. https://work.chron.com/sport-highest-average-salary-10203.html Brestar, A. and Peña, N. (2020, November 3). Seattle Storm: Making History in Trying Times. Seattle Spectator. https://seattlespectator.com/2020/11/03/seattle-storm-making-history-in-trying-times/ Brodsky, S. (2020, October 10). Sue Bird Won the 2020 WNBA Championship with the Seattle Storm, and She Just Made History. POPSUGAR. https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/how-many-wnba-championships-has-sue-bird-won-47859764 Cash, M. (2020, September 15). 7 WNBA Players Have Thrown Down Dunks Since the League Began — Here are Highlights of Each One. Insider, Inc. https://www.insider.com/wnba-players-dunk-video-highlights-2020-9 CBS and Associated Press. (2020, January 14). "Historic" WNBA Labor Deal to Hike Average Salary to $130,000, Provide Paid Maternity Leave. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/wnba-salary-cba-new-labor-deal-hikes-average-salary-130000-paid-maternal-leave-today-2019-01-14/ Gibson, B. (2016, September 21). 9 Interesting Facts You Might Not Know About the WNBA. Sweety High. https://www.sweetyhigh.com/read/playoffs-wnba-sheryl-swoopes-fun-facts-092116 Guinness World Records. (2021). Tallest WNBA Player (Ever). Guinness World Records Limited. https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/629886-tallest-wnba-player Jope, C. (2019, July 18). NBA vs WNBA: Revenue, Salaries, Viewership, Attendance and Ratings. WSN. https://www.wsn.com/nba/nba-vs-wnba/#gref Lamonier, P. (2018, July 2). The Business of Being a WNBA Player. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/plamonier/2018/07/02/the-business-of-being-a-wnba-player/?sh=4e70c9c85af1 Queen Ballers Club. (2020, November 16). WNBA Facts: 25 Fascinating Finds. Queen Ballers Club. https://queenballers.club/basketball/wnba-facts Voepel, M. (2021, April 1). Geno Auriemma Wants 3-Point Arc Moved Back in Women's College Basketball. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31179808/geno-auriemma-wants-3-point-arc-moved-back-women-college-basketball Wikipedia Contributors. (2021, June 7). Sheryl Swoopes. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheryl_Swoopes Wikipedia Contributors. (2021, June 7). WNBA Records. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WNBA_records#Most_points WNBA. (2021). History. NBA Media Ventures, LLC. https://www.wnba.com/history/ WNBA. (2021). Frequently Asked Questions: WNBA. NBA Media Ventures, LLC. https://www.wnba.com/faq/ WNBA. (2021). WNBA Advanced Stats. NBA Media Ventures, LLC. https://stats.wnba.com/alltime-leaders/ WNBA. (2021). Coaches. NBA Media Ventures, LLC. https://www.wnba.com/coaches/ WNBA. (2002, May 3). History of the WNBA. NBA Media Ventures, LLC. https://www.wnba.com/news/history-of-the-wnba-2002/ Podcast Items of Interest: Become a Monthly Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Buy Us a Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/blackgirlstalksports Join Us the Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Download free Android App in the Google Play Store Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine - www.cuisinenoirmag.com

25 WNBA Facts You Should Know

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss their NBA Playoff Bracket. They share their thoughts about the NBA Conference Finals matchups between Los Angeles Clippers vs. Phoenix Suns, and Atlanta Hawks vs Milwaukee Bucks. They give their NBA Conference Finals predictions. #KeepItSporty  Sources: Associated Press. (2021, June 23). Young scores 48 points, Hawks beat Bucks 116-113 in Game 1. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401337340 Botkin, Brad. (2021, June 24). NBA Star Power Index: Trae Young Joins Lebron James, Kobe Bryant in History; Ben Simmons Fake Trades Flying. CBS Sports. https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-star-power-index-trae-young-joins-lebron-james-kobe-bryant-in-history-ben-simmons-fake-trades-flying/ Gaydos, R. (2021, June 25). Paul George Leads Clippers to Franchise's First-Ever Win in Conference Finals. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/sports/paul-george-clippers-first-ever-win-conference-finals NBA. (2021). Suns Shock Clippers with Game-Winning Alley-Oop. NBA Media Ventures, LLC. https://www.nba.com/game/lac-vs-phx-0042000312?watch Quinn, S. (2021, June 25). Clippers Vs. Suns Score, Takeaways: Paul George, Los Angeles Climb Back in Western Finals with Game 3 Win. CBS Sports. https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/clippers-vs-suns-score-takeaways-paul-george-los-angeles-climb-back-in-western-finals-with-game-3-win/live/ Podcast Items of Interest: Become a Monthly Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Buy Us a Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/blackgirlstalksports Join Us the Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Download free Android App in the Google Play Store Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine - www.cuisinenoirmag.com

NBA Conference Finals 2021: Updates and Predictions

Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open to protect her mental health. Grand Slam organizers fined her and threatened to disqualify the professional tennis player if she continued to refuse post-match interviews. Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share their thoughts about Osaka’s decision. They discuss athletes’ requirements to attend press conferences and why it is important to support their mental well-being. #KeepItSporty Mentioned in this episode: Calm, an app for meditation and sleep - www.calm.com Sources: Grand Slam Board. (2020). 2020 Official Grand Slam Rule Book. Retrieved from https://www.itftennis.com/media/2495/grand-slam-rulebook-2020-f.pdf Hargrove, N. (2021, June 9). Major Companies Are Publicly Supporting Naomi Osaka— Here’s What They Have to Say. YahooLife. https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/major-companies-publicly-supporting-naomi-030951290.html Melero, S. (2021, June 6). Tennis Federation President Who Fined Osaka Says He 'Respects' Roger Federer's Withdrawal from French Open. Jezebel. https://jezebel.com/tennis-federation-president-who-fined-osaka-says-he-res-1847065296 Talmazan, Y. (2021, May 27). Naomi Osaka Says She Won't Talk to the Media at French Open, Citing Mental Health. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/naomi-osaka-says-she-won-t-talk-press-french-open-n1268706 Podcast Items of Interest: Become a Monthly Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Buy Us a Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/blackgirlstalksports Join Us the Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Download free Android App in the Google Play Store Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine - www.cuisinenoirmag.com

Naomi Osaka Puts Her Mental Health First

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the National Basketball Association (NBA) Playoffs. They share their thoughts about the 2021 NBA Play-in Tournament, and fans behaving badly at the NBA Playoff games. They give their NBA Playoff predictions for round one and the championship. They also mention NBA Playoff Leaders thus far. #KeepItSporty Sources: Associated Press. (2021, May 28). Lakers Celebrate Playoff Homecoming in 109-95 Win Over Suns. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401327866 Basketball Reference. 2021 NBA Playoffs Summary. Sports Reference LLC. https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/NBA_2021.html ESPN. (2021). Los Angeles Lakers. ESPN Enterprises. https://www.espn.com/nba/team/stats/_/name/lal/season/2021/seasontype/2 Vera, A., Martin, J., De La Fuente, H., and Lev, J. (2021, May 28). 3 NBA Teams have Banned Fans for Disrespectful Behavior During Playoff Games. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/27/us/nba-playoffs-fan-behavior-trnd-spt/index.html Podcast Items of Interest: Become a Monthly Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Buy Us a Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/blackgirlstalksports Join Us the Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Download free Android App in the Google Play Store Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine - www.cuisinenoirmag.com

2021 NBA Playoffs: Round 1 Predictions

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the Women's National Basketball Association’s (WNBA) 25th season. They share their thoughts about the current WNBA standings and mention teams and players to watch. They give their picks for upcoming games. They also encourage everyone to get a WNBA League Pass. #KeepItSporty Mentioned in this episode: WNBA League Pass - https://leaguepass.wnba.com/ Sources: Associated Press. (2021, May 14). Ionescu Hits 3 with 0.4 left, Liberty Beat Fever 90-87. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/wnba/recap?gameId=401320565 Cohen, K. (2021, May 28). Seattle Storm Lose Mikiah Herbert Harrigan for 2021 Season. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/31527359/seattle-storm-lose-mikiah-herbert-harrigan-2021-season Dunn, L. (2021, May 28). Already A WNBA Legend, Sue Bird Has No Plans On Retiring Anytime Soon. Sportsnet. https://www.sportsnet.ca/wnba/article/already-wnba-legend-sue-bird-no-plans-retiring-anytime-soon/ ESPN. (2021). Seattle Storm. ESPN Enterprises. https://www.espn.com/wnba/team/_/name/sea/seattle-storm ESPN. (2021). Las Vegas Aces. ESPN Enterprises. https://www.espn.com/wnba/team/_/name/lv/las-vegas-aces WNBA. (2021). Frequently Asked Questions: WNBA. NBA Media Ventures, LLC. https://www.wnba.com/faq/ Podcast Items of Interest: Become a Monthly Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Buy Us a Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/blackgirlstalksports Join Us the Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Download free Android App in the Google Play Store Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine - www.cuisinenoirmag.com

WNBA Starts 25th Season

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears have a conversation with Franchón Crews-Dezurn, the WBC and WBO super middleweight world champion. They discuss her boxing career and the first time she got hurt. They talk about Crews-Dezurn’s upcoming fight against Elin Cederoos of Sweden scheduled for June 19, Triller Fight Club, in Miami, Florida. The American professional boxer shares three reasons why everyone should watch women’s boxing. #KeepItSporty About Franchón Crews-Dezurn Franchón “The Heavy Hitting Diva” Crews-Dezurn is the World Boxing Council (WBC) and World Boxing Organization (WBO) super middleweight world champion. Her record is 7-1 with two knockouts. The Virginia Beach (Virgina) native is also a singer, fashion designer, and advocate for women’s sports. She resides in Baltimore, Maryland. Podcast Items of Interest: Become a Monthly Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Buy Us a Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/blackgirlstalksports Join Us the Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Download free Android App in the Google Play Store Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine - www.cuisinenoirmag.com

The Heavy Hitting Diva

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears pay homage to Kentucky Derby Black jockeys. They highlight Black jockeys who participated in the Kentucky Derby between 1875 to 1902. In the first Kentucky Derby, 13 of the 15 riders were Black; and Black jockeys won 15 of the first 28 Kentucky Derby horse races.  #KeepItSporty  Sources: Crump, S. (2021, May 5). Remembering the last Black jockey to win the Kentucky Derby. Gray Television, Inc. https://www.wbtv.com/2021/05/05/remembering-last-black-jockey-win-kentucky-derby/ The Editors of Encyclopedia Britannica. (2021). Isaac Burns Murphy. Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Isaac-Burns-Murphy The Editors of Encyclopedia Britannica. (2021). James Winkfield. Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc. https://www.britannica.com/biography/James-Winkfield Kentucky Commission on Human Rights. (2021). Oliver Lewis. Commonwealth of Kentucky. https://kchr.ky.gov/Hall-of-Fame/Pages/Oliver-Lewis.aspx Kentucky Derby. (2021). Legacy of Black Jockeys. Churchill Downs Incorporated. https://www.kentuckyderby.com/history/legacy-of-black-jockeys Wikipedia Contributors. (2021, April 26). Isaac Burns Murphy. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaac_Burns_Murphy Wikipedia Contributors. (2020, September 13). Oliver Lewis. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oliver_Lewis Wikipedia Contributors. (2020, Marcy 17). Jimmy Winkfield Stakes. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Winkfield_Stakes Podcast Items of Interest: Become a Monthly Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Buy Us a Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/blackgirlstalksports Join Us the Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Download free Android App in the Google Play Store Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine - www.cuisinenoirmag.com

Honoring Kentucky Derby Black Jockeys

Host Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss 2021 NFL Draft picks by teams. They share their thoughts about no HBCU players being selected in this year’s draft. They give some NFL Draft facts. They shout-out the 259th draft pick, “2021 Mr. Irrelevant,” selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. #KeepItSporty Sources: Lewis, S. (2021, May 1). “LSU Nose Tackle Tyler Shelvin Selected by Bengals in 4th Round of NFL Draft.” KATC. https://www.katc.com/sports/lsu-sports/lsu-nose-tackle-tyler-shelvin-selected-by-bengals-in-4th-round-of-nfl-draft Pitt, W. (2021, May 1). “No HBCU players chosen in 2021 NFL Draft.” HBCU Gameday. https://hbcugameday.com/2021/05/01/no-hbcu-players-chosen-in-2021-nfl-draft/ Sports Reference (2021). “Trey Lance.” Sports-reference.com. https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/trey-lance-1.html Podcast Items of Interest: Become a Monthly Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Buy Us a Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/blackgirlstalksports Join Us the Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Download free Android App in the Google Play Store Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine - www.cuisinenoirmag.com

2021 NFL Draft Picks

 Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the NFL Draft order, NFL Draft prospects, and mock draft picks. They share their thoughts about Louisiana State University (LSU) Pro Day. They also predict how many Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) players will be selected in this year’s draft. #KeepItSporty Sources: Arvoy, J. (2021, April 23). “When is 2021 NFL Draft: Dates, schedule, start time, TV channel, draft order, how to watch.” NBC Sports. https://sports.nbcsports.com/2021/04/20/when-is-nfl-draft-2021-dates-start-time-schedule-tv-channel-order/ Baumgardner, N. (2021, April 14). “NFL Draft: Standouts from the HBCU pro day.” The Athletic. https://theathletic.com/2519831/2021/04/14/2021-nfl-draft-hbcu-pro-day/ ESPN Staff. (2021). “Trevor Lawrence.” ESPN.com. https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4360310/trevor-lawrence ESPN Staff. (2021). “Justin Fields.” ESPN.com. https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4362887/justin-fields ESPN Staff. (2021). “Zach Wilson. ESPN.com. https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4361259/zach-wilson ESPN Staff. (2021). “Devonta Smith.” ESPN.com. https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4241478/devonta-smith Hill, K. (2021, March 19). “NFL Sets Order for 2021 Draft; Jaguars With 10 Picks Overall. Sports Illustrated.” https://www.si.com/nfl/jaguars/draft/nfl-sets-order-for-2021-draft-jaguars-with-10-picks-overall Podcast Items of Interest: Become a Monthly Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Buy Us a Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/blackgirlstalksports Join Us the Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Download free Android App in the Google Play Store Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine - www.cuisinenoirmag.com

2021 NFL Draft Prospects and Predictions

Host Rekaya Gibson has a conversation with Marisa Moseley, head coach for the University of Wisconsin women’s basketball team, about equity in women’s college basketball. She discusses why gender equality is important in sports; what needs to be done to promote gender equity in sports; and her role to ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion at her Big Ten school. She also shares her thoughts about equal pay for women in sports; the impact the Fair Pay to Play Act may have on women’s sports; and her view on one-and-done for women athletes. About Coach Marisa Moseley Marisa Moseley is the head coach for the University of Wisconsin women’s basketball team. She spent the past three seasons as the head coach at Boston University (BU), her alma mater, where she guided the women’s basketball program to a 45-29 overall record. Moseley also spent nine years as an assistant coach at the University of Connecticut. She was on staff when the team won five NCAA titles and appeared in the Final Four each season. She is a native of Springfield, Massachusetts, and earned her bachelor’s degree in sociology from BU in 2004. Connect with her on Twitter @marisamoseley. Mentioned in this episode: University of Wisconsin Women’s Basketball - https://uwbadgers.com/sports/womens-basketball WNBA League Pass - https://leaguepass.wnba.com/ Podcast Items of Interest: Become a Monthly Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Buy Us a Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/blackgirlstalksports Join Us the Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Download free Android App in the Google Play Store Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine - www.cuisinenoirmag.com

Equity in Women’s College Basketball

Black Girls Talk Sports, hosted by Rekaya Gibson, is a podcast where women of color discuss all things sports, including but not limited to amateur and professional football, basketball and baseball.

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