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Black Girls Talk SportsUCLA and USC Moving to the Big TenHosts 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, especially football, track and field and gymnastics. #KeepItSporty Mentioned in this episode: Mike Bohn, USC athletic director Martin Jarmond, UCLA athletic director Rose Bowl Indiana University Los Angeles Times Podcast Items...2022-08-0518 minBlack Girls Talk SportsTitle IX 50th Anniversary Facts & AdvocacyBlack 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 recommendations to use to advocate for change and accountability. #KeepItSporty Mentioned in this episode: Title IX 50th Anniversary is June 23, 2022. Women’s Sports Foundation - womenssportsfoundation.org/titleix50 Podcast Items of Interest: Listen and Su...2022-06-2321 minBlack Girls Talk Sports2022 NBA Draft ProspectsHosts 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 Interest: Listen and Support Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast - https://www.blackgirlstalksports.com Join our Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Follow us on Instagram @BlackGirlsTalkSportsPodcast Download BGTS Android App for...2022-06-2124 minBlack Girls Talk Sports2022 NBA Finals: Matchup and PredictionsHosts 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 Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Follow us on Instagram @BlackGirlsTalkSportsPodcast Download BGTS Android App for free in the Google Play Store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackgirlstalksports.android.girls ...2022-06-0723 minBlack Girls Talk Sports2022 WNBA Season Players & Teams to WatchThe 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 Colleges and Universities (HBCU) player drafted into the WNBA in 20 years. WNBA League Pass - https://leaguepass.wnba.com Podcast Items of Interest: Listen and Support Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast - https://www.blackgirlstalksports.com2022-05-0524 minBlack Girls Talk Sports2022 NFL Draft Prospects & PredictionsHosts 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 Girls Talk Sports Podcast - https://www.blackgirlstalksports.com Join our Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Follow us on Instagram @BlackGirlsTalkSportsPodcast Download BGTS Android App for free in the Google Play Store https://p...2022-04-2527 minBlack Girls Talk SportsNCAA Women’s Outdoor Track & Field UnderwayHosts 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 field predictions. Also, they give some outdoor track and field fun facts. #KeepItSporty Mentioned in this Episode: Florida wins the 2022 Division I Women’s Indoor Track and Field Championship Texas won the 2022 Division I Men’s Indoor Track and Field Championship ...2022-04-1116 minBlack Girls Talk Sports2022 Six Nations Rugby ChampionshipHosts 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 --- Congratulations! Mentioned in this Episode: England national rugby union team France national rugby union team Ireland national rugby union team Italy national rugby union team Scotland national rugby union team Wales national rugby union...2022-03-2215 minBlack Girls Talk SportsGetting Ready for Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament: 2022Hosts 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 Basketball Championship bracket, Selection Show, Sunday at 8 p.m. (ET) on March 13, watch on ESPN. Stanford University Cardinal Women's Basketball, 2021 NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Champions 2022 NCAA DI Women’s Basketball Tournament Final Four and Championship Games wi...2022-03-1321 minBlack Girls Talk SportsGetting Ready for Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament: 2022Hosts 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 at 6 p.m. (ET) on March 13, watch on CBS. Norfolk State University Spartans Men's Basketball Podcast Items of Interest: Listen and Support Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast - https://www.blackgirlstalksports.com Join our Facebook...2022-03-0930 minBlack Girls Talk SportsSonja Stills, First Female MEAC CommissionerIn 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 her interest in sports; and how she made her mark in a male-dominated industry. #KeepItSporty About Sonja Stills Sonja O. Stills has been a respected, well-known staple within the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference for the past 19 years, and on Jan. 1, 2022, she took...2022-03-0147 minBlack Girls Talk SportsSuper Bowl 56 Predictions: Rams vs BengalsHosts 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, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar 50th Anniversary of Title IX Billie Jean King California School for the Deaf-Riverside Cubs High School Girls Flag League of Champions Inglewood...2022-02-1330 minBlack Girls Talk SportsBoston Renegades’ Adrienne Smith Leading the Way for WomenHosts 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 create opportunities for others. She talks about her football card game, Blitz Champz. Furthermore, she shares her thoughts about the future of football and professional sports for women and girls. #KeepItSporty About Adrienne Smith Adrienne Smith is the founder of Gridiron Q...2022-02-1029 minBlack Girls Talk SportsCelebrating National Girls and Women in Sports DayIn 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 serve as the kickoff of WSF’s activations for the 50th Anniversary of Title IX, happening throughout 2022. #KeepItSporty Mentioned in This Episode: Indiana University Diver Kristen Hayden Las Vegas Aces Head Coach Becky Hammon Sportscaster Jayne...2022-02-0227 min
Black Girls Talk SportsRenata Simril, LA84 Foundation: Impacting Children’s PlayHosts 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 pandemic to bring movement and play to students being home schooled. She gives advice to parents on how to support the mental health of young athletes. In addition, Simril talks about how to keep girls interested in sports. #KeepItSporty About...2022-01-1636 minBlack Girls Talk Sports2022 College Football National Championship PredictionsHosts 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 Football Playoff National Championship is scheduled for January 10, 2022, at 8 p.m. (EST), ESPN, Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. #KeepItSporty Mentioned in This Episode: Podcast Sponsor: Food Temptress Cookbook Store - https://www.foodtemptress.com Luchini, O. (2022, January 5). “15 Underrated Sports Podcasts That Wo...2022-01-1017 minBlack Girls Talk SportsCelebrating 5 Years of PodcastingHosts 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 participate in conversations about sports. Listen, become a patron, and learn more at https://blackgirlstalksports.com/. Thank you! Mentioned in This Episode: Food Temptress Cookbook Store - https://www.foodtemptress.com Cuisine Noir Magazine - https://ww...2022-01-0232 minBlack Girls Talk SportsWomen Coaches of Color Data in NCAAHosts 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 teams (N = 3617) at 357 institutions of higher education in the United States that were current members of 32 NCAA Division–I conferences. Gibson and Spears highlight statistics on women coaches of color. They also have a conversation about what can be done to increase the overall number of w...2021-12-2526 min
Black Girls Talk SportsNFL Chat with Author Farrah RochonHosts 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 City Chiefs, Dallas Cowboys and The Washington Football Team, and Los Angeles Rams and the Arizona Cardinals. They also mention the NFL Playoff picture for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Cardinals. #KeepItSporty About Farrah Rochon USA Today bestselling author...2021-12-1237 minBlack Girls Talk SportsGifts for Sports FansHosts 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 MindWare Sports Trivia Challenge - Macys.com ESPN Trivia Night Game - Target.com Driver Drink Dispenser - SharperImage.com Personalised Tennis Racket Salad Servers – Etsy.com (Shop name: Letteroom) EQUAL PA...2021-12-0918 minBlack Girls Talk SportsImpact of COVID-19 Pandemic on SportsHosts 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 share their thoughts about Brooklyn Nets Kyrie Irving and Green Bay Packers Aaron Rodgers decision not to get vaccinated. They also mention why college athletes are quitting basketball due to the pandemic. Lastly, they talk about what impact the pandemic has on women’s spor...2021-11-2331 minBlack Girls Talk SportsBlack Women Tennis Trailblazers – Zina Garrison and Chanda RubinHosts 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 in partnership with Diversion Podcasts and iHeartMedia which features archival material and never-before-heard interviews. #KeepItSporty About Zina Garrison Born in Houston, Texas, Zina Garrison is a philanthropist and a former professional tennis player. She started her tennis care...2021-11-0852 minBlack Girls Talk SportsNFL 2021: Week 6Hosts 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 some Week 6 game predictions. #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 on...2021-10-1736 minBlack Girls Talk SportsCollege Football 2021: Week 5Hosts 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 Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) players to watch this season and HBCU games to watch on ESPN+ on Saturday, October 2, 2021. Furthermore, they talk about some of this year’s Heisman contenders. #KeepItSporty Mentioned in the Episode: CBS Sports Challenge Football Pick’em Challenge 2021-10-0236 minBlack Girls Talk Sports2021 WNBA PlayoffsHosts 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://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...2021-09-2720 minBlack Girls Talk SportsAthletes and Mental HealthHosts 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, friends, and fans can do to support them. #KeepItSporty Mentioned in This Episode: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800-273-8255) – www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Naomi Osaka Documentary – www.Netflix.com Black Girls Breathing - www.blackgirlsbreathing.com We P...2021-09-2127 minBlack Girls Talk SportsTokyo 2020 Paralympics: Diversity & Inclusion 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 event. They share an update on the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games medal count and highlight Team USA’s accomplishments. They also discuss some of the most decorated Paralympian athletes in the United States and the United Kingdom of Great Britain. #KeepItSporty Podcast Items of In...2021-09-0830 minBlack Girls Talk SportsGearing up for the 2021 NFL SeasonHosts 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 final roster cut, and teams and players to watch this season. The Indianapolis Colts Mascot Blue completed the “Milk Crate Challenge.” What does this mean for the team? Listen to find out. #KeepItSporty Podcast Items of Interest: Beco...2021-09-0228 minBlack Girls Talk Sports2021 NBA Trades and Free Agency UpdateHosts 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. They also discuss NBA contract extensions. #KeepItSporty Sources: Al-Khateeb, Z. (2021, August 8). Nets Sign Kevin Durant to Reported 4-Year, $198 Million Contract Extension. Sporting News. https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/nets-kevin-durant-4-year-198-million-contract-extension/qdhbzhl0d8py183d5uzl1...2021-08-2226 minBlack Girls Talk Sports2020 Tokyo Olympics Update: Part IIHosts 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. #KeepItSporty Sources: Al-Khateeb, Z. (2021, August 6). Olympics Track and Field Results: Updated 2021 Medal Winners for Every Event at Tokyo Games. Sporting News. https://www.sportingnews.com/us/athletics/news/olympics-track-and-field-results-2021-medals-tokyo/1wwydjeewfgj01hhcm9tui2b1d Barbato, L. (2016, July 30). Olympic Coaches Deserve...2021-08-1920 minBlack Girls Talk Sports2021 NBA Draft ResultsHosts 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/draft/2021/prospects/cade-cunningham NBA. (2021). 2021 NBA Draft Profile: Evan Mobley. NBA Media. https://www.nba.com/draft/2021/prospects/evan-mobley NBA. (2021). 2021 NBA Draft Profile: Jalen Green. NBA Media. https://www.nba.com/draft/2021/prospects/jalen-green2021-08-1617 minBlack Girls Talk Sports2020 Tokyo Olympics Update: Part IHosts 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:2021-08-0143 minBlack Girls Talk SportsMilwaukee Bucks Win the NBA ChampionshipHosts 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...2021-07-2722 minBlack Girls Talk SportsUnderstanding NCAA’s Name Image and Likeness RulingHosts 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...2021-07-1242 min
Black Girls Talk SportsRJ White, Owner of Vipers Pro BasketballHosts 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...2021-07-0440 minBlack Girls Talk Sports25 WNBA Facts You Should KnowIn 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). Seat...2021-06-2815 minBlack Girls Talk SportsNBA Conference Finals 2021: Updates and PredictionsHosts 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/n...2021-06-2617 minBlack Girls Talk SportsNaomi Osaka Puts Her Mental Health FirstNaomi 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...2021-06-1535 minBlack Girls Talk Sports2021 NBA Playoffs: Round 1 PredictionsHosts 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...2021-06-0236 minBlack Girls Talk SportsWNBA Starts 25th SeasonHosts 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 Lo...2021-05-3021 min
Black Girls Talk SportsThe Heavy Hitting Diva in BoxingHosts 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...2021-05-2431 minBlack Girls Talk SportsHonoring Kentucky Derby Black JockeysHosts 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). Ja...2021-05-1721 minBlack Girls Talk Sports2021 NFL Draft PicksHost 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/2021-05-0932 minBlack Girls Talk Sports2021 NFL Draft Prospects and Predictions 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...2021-04-2744 minBlack Girls Talk SportsCelebrating Student Athletes for National Student-Athlete DayIn honor of National Student-Athlete Day, hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears highlight student athletes on April 6. They include Donta’ Williams, University of Arizona; Azzi Fudd, St. John’s College High School; Trevor Lawrence, Clemson University; Jazzleen McRae, Choppin State University; and Chuba Hubbard, Oklahoma State. They also pay homage to Dawn Staley, University of South Carolina, for advocating for student athletes. #KeepItSporty Sources: Caron. E. (2019, March 12). Azzi Fudd Is First Sophomore to Ever Win Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year. Sports Illustrated. https://www.si.com/high-school/2019/03/12/azzi-fudd-elena-delle-donne-gatorade-national-girls-basketball-player Copp...2021-04-0613 minBlack Girls Talk SportsBest NCAA Tournament Games of All TimesHosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss some of their favorite NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament games of all times. #MarchMadness #KeepItSporty Sources: March Madness. (2020, March 23). Indiana vs. Syracuse: 1987 National Championship | Full Game. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wrh_hTDNtM Norlander, M. (2020, April 6). March Madness immortalized: The 101 greatest NCAA Tournament games in modern college basketball history. CBS Sports. https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/march-madness-immortalized-the-101-greatest-ncaa-tournament-games-in-modern-college-basketball-history/ Wikipedia Contributors. (2021, March 21). 1985 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship Game. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1985_NC...2021-04-0422 minBlack Girls Talk SportsMarch Madness 2021: Sweet 16 PredictionsHosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament. They mention upsets in college basketball during March Madness. They highlight Oral Roberts Golden Eagles men's basketball, this year’s bracket buster and Cinderella team. They share their predictions for the Sweet 16 matchups. They also project the winner of the 2021 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship. Sources: Curtis, J. (2021, March 26). Pac-12 Not Receiving the Credit It Deserves in NCAA Tournament. Sports Illustrated. https://www.si.com/college/cal/basketball/pac-12-ncaa-not-getting-credit Johannesen, K. (2021, February 23). NCAA tournament site Simon Skjodt Assemb...2021-03-2734 min
Black Girls Talk SportsDiversity in SoftballHosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears have a conversation with Jazmyn Jackson, an outfielder for Athletes Unlimited and the California Commotion. She discusses her journey as a Black woman in softball. She explains the difference between fast pitch and slow pitch softball. She also talks about the docuseries “Hitting Home: Diversity in Softball, Examining Social Issues in Professional Sports.” #KeepItSporty About Jazmyn Jackson Jazmyn Jackson was the first player signed by the California Commotion in January 2020. She became a member of the United States National Team in 2016. That year, she helped the team to a gold...2021-02-2230 min
Black Girls Talk SportsBuccaneers Win Super Bowl 55Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the NFL Super Bowl LV Championship on February 7, 2021, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay, Florida. Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears recap the matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs. They share their thoughts about the game and give some facts about Super Bowl 55. They also react to the Super Bowl halftime show performance by The Weeknd. Sources: ESPN Pro Sports Outlook Mentioned in This Episode: Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine - www.cuisinenoirmag.com Download BGTS...2021-02-1329 min
Black Girls Talk SportsMen’s College Basketball: 2020-2021 SeasonHosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears give an update on NCAA Men’s College Basketball. They discuss teams in the Top 25 College Basketball Ranking as of February 4, 2021. They share their thoughts about March Madness being held in Indianapolis, Indiana. #KeepItSporty Mentioned in This Episode: Black Girls Talk Sports Episode - Men’s College Basketball: Teams and Players to Watch (2020-21 season), December 7, 2020. Sources: Associated Press. (2021, February 3). “Louisville postpones men's college basketball games vs. Syracuse, Virginia due to COVID-19 protocols.” ESPN. Parrish, G. (2021, February 4). “College basketball rankings: Losses by Villanova and Housto...2021-02-0734 min
Black Girls Talk SportsSuper Bowl 55 PredictionsHosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the Super Bowl LV (55) matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs, in Tampa Bay, Florida. They share their thoughts about the game and give their Super Bowl predictions. They mention how to watch the 2021 Super Bowl, kickoff time, spread, points total, and the Super Bowl halftime show. #KeepItSporty Sources: CBS Sports Staff. (2021, January 29). “2021 Super Bowl odds, line, spread: Chiefs vs. Buccaneers picks, predictions from top-rated expert who's 16-3.” CBSSports.com. DeArdo, B. (2021, January 29). “Where is Super Bowl 2021: Date, time, site, how to watch...2021-02-0533 min
Black Girls Talk Sports2020-2021 NBA Season StartsHosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Sports discusses the start of the 2020-21 National Basketball Association (NBA) Season. They give an overview about its structure and the NBA game postponements due to the pandemic. They share their thoughts and predictions about teams and players in the Eastern and Western Conferences. #KeepItSporty Sources: USA Today Sports, For the Win The Athletic Mentioned in This Episode: Nadkarni, R. (2021, January 21). The Five Teams Most Likely to Win the 2021 NBA Finals, Ranked. Sports Illustrated. https://www.si.com/nba/2021/01/21/nba-finals-contenders-ranked Podcast Items...2021-01-2425 min
Black Girls Talk Sports2021 NFL Divisional Round PredictionsHosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the NFL Playoffs Divisional Round for the AFC and NFC. They share their game predictions for the Baltimore Ravens vs Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns vs Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Rams vs Green Bay Packers, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints. In other news, they give their initial reactions to James Harden trade to the Brooklyn Nets. #KeepItSporty Source: NFL Divisional Playoff Capsules Mentioned in This Episode: Download the Black Girls Talk Sports Free Android App https://play.google.com...2021-01-1636 min
Black Girls Talk SportsCelebrating Four Years of PodcastingBlack Girl Talk Sports Podcast celebrates its 4-year anniversary. Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spear reflect on the year in sports 2020. They discuss their favorite podcast episodes. They also mention the NFL Internship program and the Los Angeles Super Bowl Host Committee Business Connect Lunch and Learn. #KeepItSporty Mentioned in This Episode: Become a monthly patron on Patreon - www.patreon.com/blackgirlstalksports Buy our editor/producer a coffee – www.Ko-fi.com/blackgirlstalksports NFL Internship Program - https://nfl.taleo.net/careersection/nfl_ex/jobsearch.ftl NFL and th...2021-01-0228 min
Black Girls Talk SportsNFL 2020: Week 15Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share an update on the National Football League (NFL) Week 15. They give their predictions for this week’s games. They discuss the current NFL Playoff picture. They mention some NFL facts about players and teams. #KeepItSporty Podcast Items of Interest: Support Us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Join Us on Facebook (Women only) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/BlackGirlsTalkSports/ Download the Free Android App for BGTS https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackgirlstalksports.android.girls ...2020-12-1931 min
Black Girls Talk SportsEdniesha Curry: A Trailblazer in Men’s College BasketballHost Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears chat with special guest Edniesha Curry, the assistant coach for the University of Maine men’s basketball team. She shares an inspiring story about her father, playing basketball professionally, and being one of only two women coaching for NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball. She also mentions being a panelist for BreakThrough Summit, a free digital summit for women in sports, scheduled for December 14 and 15. #KeepItSporty About Edniesha Curry Edniesha Curry is the assistant coach for the University of Maine men's basketball team, one of only two women coaching for...2020-12-1131 min
Black Girls Talk SportsMen’s College Basketball: Teams and Players to WatchHosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the start of the 2020-2021 NCAA men’s college basketball season. They highlight teams in the AP Top 25 Poll and mention players to watch. They also share their thoughts about games being affected by COVID-19. #KeepItSporty Podcast Items of Interest: Support Us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Join Us on Facebook (Women only) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/BlackGirlsTalkSports/ Download the Free Android App for BGTS https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackgirlstalksports.android.girls...2020-12-0827 min
Black Girls Talk SportsNBA Draft Results 2020Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the NBA Draft results. They share their thoughts about some of the top players. They also mention which teams selected the best and worst NBA Draft picks. Source: https://www.nba.com/news/2020-nba-draft-results-picks-1-60 Podcast Items of Interest: Support Us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Join Us on Facebook (Women only) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/BlackGirlsTalkSports/ Download the Free Android App for BGTS https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com...2020-11-2231 min
Black Girls Talk SportsNBA Draft 2020: Prospects and PredictionsHosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the National Basketball League (NBA) 2020 Draft. They mention the NBA draft order. They also make some NBA team predictions and highlight some NBA draft prospects. #KeepItSporty Podcast Items of Interest: Support Us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Join Us on Facebook (Women only) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/BlackGirlsTalkSports/ Download the Free Android App for BGTS https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackgirlstalksports.android.girls Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine - www.c...2020-11-1423 min
Black Girls Talk SportsCollege Football News and Updates 2020Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share an update on the NCAA 2020 football season amidst COVID-19. They discuss some of the topped ranked college football teams including Clemson, Alabama, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Georgia, Cincinnati, Indiana, and Liberty. They share their thoughts about Deion Sanders becoming the head coach of Jackson State University (JSU) and Shedeur Sanders’ (his son) commitment to play for JSU. #KeepItSporty Podcast Items of Interest: Support Us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Join Us on Facebook (Women only) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/BlackGirlsTalkSports/ D...2020-11-0926 min
Black Girls Talk SportsDodgers Win 2020 World SeriesHosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the Los Angeles Dodgers’ World Series win over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 6. They share some facts about the Dodgers. They highlight Dodgers players Corey Seager, Mookie Betts, and Tony Gonsolin. They also share their thoughts about the Rays replacing Pitcher Blake Snell in the 6th inning. Did the Dodgers deserve to win the 2020 World Series due to the shorten Major League Baseball season? Listen to find out. #KeepItSporty Link to Sources: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/10/23/how-boston-red-sox-mookie-betts-mom-became-his-first-baseball-coach.html https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/news/do...2020-10-3019 min
Black Girls Talk SportsNFL Update 2020: Week 7Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears celebrate their 200th episode of Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast by streaming live in their Facebook Group. They discuss NFL Week 7 and give their picks. They also share what podcasting has meant to them. #KeepItSporty Podcast Items of Interest: Support Us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Join Us on Facebook (Women only) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/BlackGirlsTalkSports/ Download the Free Android App for BGTS https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackgirlstalksports.android.girls ...2020-10-2545 min
Black Girls Talk SportsLakers Win 17th NBA ChampionshipHosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the NBA Finals: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Miami Heat. They congratulate the Los Angeles Lakers on winning the 2020 NBA Championship. They talk about the Lakers’ performance in the NBA Bubble. They also revisit their post-season predictions. Did they guess correctly? Listen to find out. #KeepItSporty Podcast Items of Interest: Support Us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Join Us on Facebook (Women only) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/BlackGirlsTalkSports/ Download the Free Android App for BGTS https://pla...2020-10-1924 min
Black Girls Talk SportsUS Open Tennis 2020Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the United States (US) Open Tennis Championships. They share results from the women’s singles and the men’s singles. They highlight Naomi Osaka’s win and activism. They mention other up and coming black tennis players who participated in the 2020 US Open such as Robin Montgomery, Hailey Baptiste, Whitney Osuigwe, and Frances Tiafoe. #KeepItSporty Mentioned in this episode: Previous episode about Black Men Tennis Players Support Us on Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/blackgirlstalksports Sources: CBC Kids News. (14 Sept. 2020). “7 Masks, 7 Wins: Na...2020-09-2023 min
Black Girls Talk Sports2020 NFL Season: Teams and Players to WatchHosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the kickoff of the National Football League (NFL) 101st Season. They talk about league changes due to the pandemic and social injustice. They share their thoughts about teams and players to watch. They also make some predictions about the season and disclose their NFL Week 1 picks. #KeepItSporty Sources: https://www.pro-football-reference.com https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/joe-burrow-1.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_NFL_season Podcast Items of Interest Support Us on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/blackgirlstalksports J...2020-09-1245 min
Black Girls Talk SportsJason Wright, The NFL’s First Black PresidentHosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears feature Jason Wright, The Washington Football Team President. They discuss his role and responsibilities. They also share some interesting facts about the former National Football League (NFL) running back turned businessman. #KeepItSporty Sources: CNBC.com (7 August 2020). “Ex-NFL player and McKinsey partner Jason Wright on bonuses as a way to help elevate Black talent.” https://www.cnbc.com/video/2020/08/07/former-nfl-player-mckinsey-partner-jason-wright-bonuses-black-talent.html Doubek, J. and Shaprio, A. (28 August 2020). “Jason Wright On Leading the Washington Football Team Amid Multiple Crises.” National Public Radio. https://www.npr.org/2020/08/28/907055200/jason-wright-on-leading-the-washington-football-team-amid-multiple-crises Ke...2020-09-0116 min
Black Girls Talk SportsNBA Update: 2020Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears give an update on the NBA Playoffs and life inside the bubble in Orlando, Florida. They share their predictions for the NBA conference finals. They pick their KIA NBA Most Valuable Player and Rookie of the Year. Also, they mention the NBA Draft Lottery. #KeepItSporty Podcast Items of Interest Support Us on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/blackgirlstalksports Join Us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/BlackGirlsTalkSports/ Download the Free Android App for BGTS https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?i...2020-08-2435 min
Black Girls Talk SportsMarketing HBCU Sports to Black ConsumersHosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears chat with special guest Dr. Kristal McGreggor, a sports management adjunct faculty at Jackson College. They discuss the sports culture of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and why the time is now for HBCUs to market to Black consumers. They share their recommendations on how to market HBCU sports to Black consumers. Also, they talk about Hampton University and North Carolina A&T leaving the Mid-Eastern Atlantic Conference (MEAC) to join the Big South Conference. Is the decision to leave the MEAC killing the culture of HBCUs?2020-08-0647 min
Black Girls Talk SportsQuotes and Speeches: Who Said That?Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share inspirational quotes and speeches by athletes, coaches, and sportscasters. They try to guest who said that. How many can you get right? #KeepItSporty Support Us on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/blackgirlstalksports Join Us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/BlackGirlsTalkSports/ Download the Free Android App for BGTS https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackgirlstalksports.android.girls Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine www.cuisinenoirmag.com2020-07-1922 min
Black Girls Talk SportsSports Roundup as of June 11, 2020Host Rekaya Gibson and Angela Sports give sports updates on the NBA, WNBA, and many more. They highlight the MLB Draft. They also share their thoughts about NASCAR banning the confederate flag. #KeepItSporty Additional Information #KeepItSporty Stickers and Face Masks available here: Rekaya.redbubble.com Download the free Android App in the Google Play Store Support Us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports) Join Us on Facebook (Women only) Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine2020-06-1536 min
Black Girls Talk SportsAthletes React to George Floyd’s DeathHosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the sports world’s response to systematic racism and the death of George Floyd. They highlight statements from sports league organizations including the NFL. They also share their thoughts about racial injustice and how to address it. #KeepItSporty Additional Information #KeepItSporty Stickers and Face Masks available here: Rekaya.redbubble.com Download the free Android App in the Google Play Store Support Us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports) Join Us on Facebook (Women only) Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Ma...2020-06-081h 04
Black Girls Talk SportsThe Last Dance ReviewHosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share their thoughts about The Last Dance, an ESPN documentary series about the rise of the 1990s Chicago Bulls, starring Michael Jordan. They discuss some of their favorite moments. They mention how players and management were portrayed in the film. They also answer the questions: “Is Michael Jordan the Greatest Player of All Times (G.O.A.T.),” and “Do you think the Bulls would’ve won their seventh NBA championship if the existing team played together one more year.” #KeepItSporty Additional Information #KeepItSporty Stickers and Face Masks available here: Reka...2020-06-0557 min
Black Girls Talk SportsInside Sports Data AnalyticsHosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Sports chat with special guest Kuldeepak Kumar Sharma, Senior Business and Data Analyst at the United States Tennis Association (USTA), about sports data analytics. He discusses his role at USTA and the importance of business and sports data. He also shares some interesting facts about tennis.2020-06-0233 min
Black Girls Talk SportsBlack Men Tennis PlayersHosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears highlight black men tennis players throughout the world. Most still play professionally. Listen and let us know who else to add to the list. #KeepItSporty Sources: Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Encyclopedia.com Peoplepill.com Sportskeeda Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia Additional Information #KeepItSporty Stickers and Face Masks available here: Rekaya.redbubble.com Download the free Android App in the Google Play Store Support Us on Patreon (www.patreon.com/blackgirlstalksports) 2020-05-1826 minBlack Girls Talk SportsGames & Activities to Keep It SportyHosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss games and activities to help you fill your sports lull. They recommend things such as video games, board games and puzzles you can purchase. They also mention in/outdoor sports you can play by yourself or with your family. #KeepItSporty #KeepItSporty Stickers and Face Masks available here: Rekaya.redbubble.com Download the free Android App in the Google Play Store Support Us on Patreon (www.patreon.com/blackgirlstalksports) Join Us on Facebook (Women only) Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine2020-05-1026 min
Black Girls Talk SportsNFL Draft 2020: Final PicksHosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share their thoughts about the National Football League (NFL) Draft picks, rounds two thru seven. They discuss how some teams and players faired. In other NFL news, they highlight the Trent Williams trade to the San Francisco 49ers. Also, they mention the four international players who were added to the NFC East roster as part of the International Player Pathway Program. #KeepItSporty Stickers available here: Rekaya.redbubble.com Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine Download the Free Android App for BGTS Support Us o...2020-05-0338 min
Black Girls Talk SportsNFL Draft 2020: First Round PicksHosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share their thoughts about the National Football League (NFL) Draft first round picks. Gibson discusses the media conference call with ESPN’s Mel Kiper she attended prior to the event. In other news, they discuss Rob Gronkowski being traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. You do not want to miss this one. #KeepItSporty Stickers available here: Rekaya.redbubble.com Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine Download the Free Android App for BGTS Support Us on Patreon Join Us on Facebook2020-04-2644 min
Black Girls Talk SportsBest Sports Documentaries and Movies to WatchHosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share their recommendations for sports documentaries and movies to stream on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu. Some cover football, basketball, tennis, figure skating and curling. Also, #KeepItSporty Stickers are available here: Rekaya.redbubble.com Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine Download the Free Android App for BGTS Support Us on Patreon Join Us on Facebook2020-04-2121 min
Black Girls Talk Sports10 Sports Trivia QuestionsHosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share 10 sports trivia questions and answers. Test your knowledge and play along. #KeepItSporty Sources: Contemporary Authors. (2020, March 3). "St. James, Lyn 1947- ." Encyclopedia.com. https://www.encyclopedia.com/arts/educational-magazines/st-james-lyn-1947 Davis, N. (2019, September 2). “USA Today. NFL's 100 greatest teams of all time: Which squad is best in league history?” https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2019/08/05/nfl-best-teams-history-all-time-patriots-bears-dolphins/1886459001/ Smith, J. (2012, February 9). “Shortest NBA Players: 10 Players with Tons of Heart.” Bleacher Report. https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1060622-shortest-nba-players-10-players-with-tons-of-heart Major League Baseball. (2020, April 5). “Every team's retired num...2020-04-1315 min
Black Girls Talk SportsGreat Female Olympic AthletesHosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss great female Olympic athletes. They include women such as Track and Field Athlete Florence Joyner “Flo Jo,” Gymnast Simone Biles, and Alpine Ski Racer Lindsay Vonn. #KeepItSporty Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. To download your free audiobook today go to www.audibletrial.com/blackgirlstalksports. Sources: Biles, S. (2020). Simone Biles website. https://www.simonebiles.com Biography.com Editors. (2020, January 30). Alice Coachman Biography. The Biography.com website. https://www.biography.com/athlete/alice-coachman Biography.com E...2020-04-0622 min
Black Girls Talk SportsGreat Female Athletes in HistoryHosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss great female athletes in honor of Women’s History Month. They include women such as Professional Baseball Player Toni Stone, Figure Skater Debi Thomas, and Professional Tennis Players Margaret Peters and Matilda Roumania Peters. #KeepItSporty Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. To download your free audiobook today go to www.audibletrial.com/blackgirlstalksports. Sources: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. New York: Columbia University Press, 2008. www.encyclopedia.com. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. (2020, January 1). Toni Stone. Encyclopædia Bri...2020-03-3022 min
Black Girls Talk SportsNFL Free Agency - 2020Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share an update on the NFL Free Agency and surprise trades. They share their thoughts about New England Patriot Tom Brady becoming a Tampa Bay Buccaneer. They discuss what will happen to Carolina Panther Cam Newton. They explain what it means for Dallas Dak Prescott to get the franchise tag. #KeepItSporty Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine www.cuisinenoirmag.com Download the Free Android App for BGTS https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackgirlstalksports.android.girls Support Us on Patreon http...2020-03-2221 min
Black Girls Talk SportsXFL Rules & Updates 2020Host Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share an update on the Xtreme Football League (XFL). They discuss XFL rules and standings. They also mention teams and players to watch for the 2020 season. Source: XFL Rules, www.xfl.com/rules Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine www.cuisinenoirmag.com Download the Free Android App for BGTS https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackgirlstalksports.android.girls Support Us on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/blackgirlstalksports Join Us on Facebook https://www.f...2020-03-0813 min
Black Girls Talk Sports2019-2020 College Football Playoff Predictions Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the College Football Playoff Semi-final matchups: LSU vs. Oklahoma and Clemson vs. Ohio State. They share their predictions for the Peach Bowl, The Fiesta Bowl and the College Football Playoff National Championship. They also talk about the Indiana Hoosiers football team playing in the Gator Bowl against the Tennessee Volunteers. Gibson and Spears both graduated from Indiana University, Bloomington. Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine 2019-12-2826 min
Black Girls Talk SportsCollege Football Conference Predictions 2019 Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss college football conference title games for top ranked teams. They share their picks for the Big Ten Conference Championship, SEC championship, ACC championship, PAC-12 championship and Big-12 championship. They also congratulate North Carolina A&T Aggies for heading to the Celebration Bowl on December 21, 2019. Gibson explains what happens when an offensive and defensive player catch the ball simultaneously. Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine www.cuisinenoirmag.com Download the...2019-12-0731 min
Black Girls Talk Sports2019 Canadian Football League Update Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the Canadian Football League (CFL). They share their thoughts about CFL teams and players to watch this season. Angela lists her top CFL players of all time. The 107th Grey Cup will be held on November 24, 2019, at McMahon Stadium, Calgary. Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine www.cuisinenoirmag.com Download the Free Android App for BGTS https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id...2019-08-0326 min
Black Girls Talk SportsNCAA Basketball Final Four 2019 Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the men’s college basketball Final Four matchup: Virginia vs Auburn and Michigan State vs Texas Tech. They also share their thoughts about the women’s college basketball Final Four matchup: Oregon vs Baylor and University of Connecticut vs Notre Dame. They give their predictions for the Final Four games and the championship. Mocha Minutes Podcast http://mochaminutes.libsyn.com/mm77-sidebar-w-rekaya Podcast Sponsored by C...2019-04-0528 min
Black Girls Talk SportsSports Free Agency and Trades Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears chat with special guest Rickie Spears about the similarities and differences between free agency and trades and how they work in the NBA, NFL and MLB. He also discusses what athletes can do, if anything, to protect themselves. About Rickie Spears Rickie Spears is a professor at a prestigious university in Connecticut. He holds an MBA in sports management from Tiffin University. He lives on the east coast with his wife A...2018-08-0444 min
Black Girls Talk SportsPost-Super Bowl 52 Discussion Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share their thoughts about the Eagles vs Patriots game and the Pepsi Halftime Show. Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share their thoughts about the Eagles vs Patriots game and the Pepsi Halftime Show. Super Bowl 52, February 4, 2018, U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN Results: Philadelphia Eagles (41) vs New England Patriots (33) Become a Patron on Patreon ...2018-02-0627 min
Black Girls Talk SportsRoad to NCAA Football Playoffs National Championship Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears chat with special guest Rickie Spears about the Rose Bowl and the Sugar Bowl results; give their predictions for the National Championship game; and discuss college players to watch in the upcoming NFL Combine and Draft. Playoff Results Rose Bowl (Pasadena, CA): Georgia (54) vs Oklahoma (48) double overtime Sugar Bowl (New Orleans, LA): Alabama (24) vs Clemson (6) National Championship Game (Atlanta...2018-01-0633 min
Black Girls Talk SportsRoad to NCAA Football Playoffs: Part III Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears chat with Rickie Spears about the college football conference winners and teams selected for the playoffs: Alabama, Clemson, Georgia and Oklahoma. They give their predictions for the playoffs and other bowl games to watch. In addition, they share their thoughts on the 2017 Heisman Trophy Winner Baker Mayfield from Oklahoma. The other Heisman Trophy finalists were Louisville Quarterback Lamar Jackson and Stanford Running Back Bryce Love. College Playoff Games – January 1, 2018 Rose Bowl (Pa...2017-12-1633 min
Black Girls Talk SportsRoad to NCAA Football Playoffs: Part II Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears chat with special guest Rickie Spears about the Miami vs Pittsburgh, Notre Dame vs Stanford, and Alabama vs Auburn games. In addition, they share what games to watch this week; predictions on who is going to the playoffs; and who will win the national championship. Playoff Games Rose Bowl, January 1, 2018, in Pasadena, California Sugar Bowl, January 1, 2018, in New Orleans, Louisiana National Championship, January 8, 2018, in Atlanta, Georgia Rickie Spears Biography ...2017-12-0240 min
Black Girls Talk SportsRoad to NCAA Football Playoffs: Part I Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears chat with Rickie Spears, MBA, about the college football playoffs process; which bowl games host the playoff semi-finals; how the final four teams are selected; and key games to watch. Rickie Spears Biography Rickie Spears is an Athletic Advisor Graduate Assistant at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, a Division 1 school, where he supports and works with student athletes. He has a MBA in Sports Management from Tiffin University. He is also...2017-11-1227 min
Black Girls Talk SportsUnderstanding the Heisman Trophy Process Special Guest: Rickie Spears discusses the Heisman Trophy process which includes, but not limited to, how candidates are evaluated; what voters consider; and how athletes increase their chances on winning. He gives dates on when the candidates are officially identified and when the winner is selected. Rickie also shares his thoughts on teams and players to watch this season. Heisman Trophy finalists announced: Monday, December 4, 2017 The 2017 Heisman Announcement 2017-10-2827 min
Black Girls Talk Sports2017-18 NBA Season Openers Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discusses the Cleveland Cavaliers (102) vs Boston Celtics (99) game and the Houston Rockets (122) vs. Golden State Warriors (121) game. Angela shared her thoughts on the impact Gordon Hayward’s injury will have on the Boston Celtics. In Women’s National Basketball Association news, they talked about the San Antonio Stars moving to Las Vegas, Nevada. Rekaya gave her predictions about who is going to the World Series. 2017-10-2335 min
Black Girls Talk SportsShould College Athletes Be Paid? College Basketball Rekaya and Angela answers the question: Should College Athletes be Paid. They discuss the federal corruption case against six college basketball coaches. They also share their opinion about Rick Pitino, University of Louisville Basketball Coach, and Tom Jurich, the Athletic Director, being placed on administrative leave. Host: Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears Become an Assistant Coach Patron on Patreon www.patreon.com/blackgirlstalksport What do you ge...2017-10-1629 min
Black Girls Talk SportsCollege Football & NFL Updates Hosts: Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears Fun fact: In 1910, Bob Zuppke created the Flea Flicker - a football play where the quarterback hands off the ball to the running back, who then throws a backwards pass back to the quarterback, followed by the quarterback making a forward pass to a receiver. NCAA Football Rekaya and Angela discusses the Mississippi St. (3) vs. Georgia (31) game. Games to watch: Louisiana State University vs Florida; and...2017-10-0832 min
Black Girls Talk SportsNFL Update: Week 1 Host: Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears Podcast Sponsored by: Cuisine Noir Magazine - a food, wine, and travel magazine about African Americans National Football League (NFL) NFL Kicked off September 7 Kansas City Chiefs (42) vs New England Patriots (27) Pittsburgh (21) vs Cleveland (18) Jacksonville (29) vs Houston (7) Los Angeles Rams (46) vs Indianapolis (9) Rekaya’s NFL Predictions Week 2 Angela’s NFL Predictions Week 2 NFL Rankings Green Bay Chiefs Patriots Raiders Falcons Browns Colts 2017-09-1825 min
Black Girls Talk SportsCollege Football Weeks 1 & 2 Hosts: Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears Podcast Sponsored by: Cuisine Noir Magazine - a food, wine, and travel magazine about African Americans College Football Angela and Rekaya discuss college football, weeks one and two. Alabama (24) vs Florida St. (7) Michigan (33) vs Florida (17) Oklahoma (31) vs Ohio St. (16) Tennessee (42) vs Georgia Tech (41) in two overtimes Louisville (47) vs North Carolina (35) Texas Christian University (28) vs Arkansas (7) Early-Season Heisman Rankings according to ESPN Poll: ...2017-09-1730 min
Black Girls Talk SportsCollege Football Week 1 Host: Rekaya Gibson Host: Angela Spears, Dream Living Coach Podcast episode sponsored by: Cuisine Noir Magazine - a food, wine, and travel magazine for African Americans College Football Brigham Young University BYU) Cougars (20) beat Portland State Vikings (6) Stanford Cardinals (62) beat Rice Owls (7) Games to watch this week Alabama vs. Florida St. Angela’s prediction: Alabama 28 and Florida St. 38 Ohio St. vs. Indiana Angela’s prediction: Ohio St...2017-09-0131 min