[SPORTS EXCLUSIVE] Atlanta Hawks Share a Bit of Strategy for Playoffs Abner Jackson III Monday, April 6, 2015 Feature, Game Xclusive, Scoreboard, Sports, The Game, The Vault On Friday, April 3rd, the day before the Atlanta Hawks faced the Brooklyn Nets, I had the pleasure to attend a practice session with the Hawks. I also got an opportunity to speak with Kent Bazemore,...
AGREE OR DISAGREE: Rudy Gobert’s Next Up as Best Shot Blocker in the NBA Abner Jackson III Monday, January 12, 2015 Feature, Game Xclusive, Sports, The Game You have probably never heard of second-year Center Rudy Gobert, from the Utah Jazz, but that will be changing soon. Gobert is only averaging 6.2 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.2 blocks a game in only 20.7...
Local Artists Ball Out for the Homeless [PHOTOS] admin Monday, December 15, 2014 Events, Feature, Game Xclusive, The Game, The Vault Last Wednesday (Dec. 10), several Atlanta area artists participated in the Charity Celebrity Basketball Game for the Homeless at Southwest Dekalb High School. To make the winter months more comfortable...
Hot 107.9’s Reec Hosts 7th Annual PAYDAY Celebrity Basketball Game [PHOTOS] admin Thursday, September 25, 2014 Events, Feature, Game Xclusive, Sports, The Game The 7th Annual PAYday Celebrity Basketball Game was a great success this past weekend. The event is the brainchild of Hot 107.9's Reec and it supports his Postivie American Youth initiative. This year,...
SLS Atlanta Pro Demo a Hit with the Skateboarding Locals [PHOTOS] admin Monday, September 15, 2014 Events, Feature, Game Xclusive, Sports, The Game, The Vault This Saturday, September 13th, Kennesaw Skate Plaza in Kennesaw, GA was the host park for the SLS Atlanta Pro Demo presented by Cricket Wireless. The event had a great turnout with skate enthusiasts off all...
EXCLUSIVE: Head Coach, Fred Williams, Talks WNBA, Skylar Diggins, & Hip-Hop Jazz Abner Jackson III Wednesday, September 10, 2014 Feature, Game Xclusive, Sports, The Game Fred Williams is not what you would expect. As the head coach for the WNBA's Tulsa Shock, Williams has an extensive career history but finds the time to indulge in other things that are different in nature....
AEBL & 2 Chainz’s T.R.U. Foundation’s ‘2nd Annual Back-to-School Day Drive’ [PHOTOS] admin Tuesday, August 5, 2014 Events, Feature, Game Xclusive, Sports, The Game, The Vault It's back to school time for many kids and various organizations are "giving back" to a some deserving communities. On Sunday (August 3), the Atlanta Entertainment Basketball League...
NY Giants Retiree, Brandon Jacobs, Explains How To Maintain NFL Checks [VIDEO] admin Thursday, July 17, 2014 Feature, Game Xclusive, Sports, The Game Brandon Jacobs, former running back for the NY Giants, was recently spotted at a private BET Awards viewing party in Atlanta. STACKS Magazine had the opportunity to interview the 32-year old and...
Angel McCoughtry & Friends Celebrate ESPN Magazine’s ‘The Body Issue’ [PHOTOS] admin Wednesday, July 16, 2014 Events, Feature, Game Xclusive, Sports, The Game Monday (July 14) was a special day for Atlanta Dream's Angel McCoughtry. As doted as one of the best players in the WNBA, McCoughtry was honored last night with an unveiling of her ESPN...
PHOTOS: Atlanta Entertainment Basketball League Kicks-Off 2nd Year admin Tuesday, June 17, 2014 Events, Feature, Game Xclusive, Sports On Sunday (June 15), the Atlanta Entertainment Basketball League (AEBL) kicked-off their second year at downtown Atlanta's Central Park. The league was established to bring ball players and...
PHOTOS: Ludacris & Karma Attend “Dads & Daughters Night” at ATL Dream Game admin Monday, June 9, 2014 Feature, Game Xclusive, Sports On Saturday evening, rapper/actor Ludacris was spotted with his daughter Karma at the WNBA's Atlanta Dream game. The night was deemed "Dads & Daughters Night" at Philips Arena. Other...
Top 5 Reasons Paul Pierce Should Sign with Clippers Abner Jackson III Tuesday, May 20, 2014 Feature, Game Xclusive, Sports, The Game Paul Pierce will be considered a free agent once this season ends and can sign with any NBA team starting July 1, 2014. Here are the top five reasons I think he should sign with the...
#ThrowbackThursday: Lords of the Rings – Kobe Bryant Wins 4th, Phil Jackson Earns 10th in 2009 NBA Finals Abner Jackson III Thursday, May 15, 2014 Feature, Game Xclusive, Sports, The Game The 2009 NBA Finals was a matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Orlando Magic. The Lakers obtained home-court advantage in the Finals due to having the best record in the NBA. On the way...
#TBT: 2004 NBA Finals; Detroit Pistons Upset Over the Los Angeles Lakers Abner Jackson III Thursday, April 17, 2014 Feature, Game Xclusive, Sports, The Game The summer of 2004 was a big disappointment being a Los Angeles Lakers fan. The Lakers beat some of the top teams in the Western Conference before reaching the 2004 NBA...
#ThrowbackThursday: Legacy Of Shaquille O’Neal and His Impact On The NBA Abner Jackson III Thursday, April 10, 2014 Feature, Game Xclusive, Sports, The Game Photo courtesy of www.nbaat90s.com. Shaquille O’Neal was drafted by the Orlando Magic with first overall pick in the 1992 NBA Draft. O’Neal was a standout player at Louisiana State University...
#FlashbackFriday: Joakim Noah Title Run at UF; Becomes One of Best Centers in the NBA Abner Jackson III Friday, March 21, 2014 Game Xclusive, The Game Joakim Noah is currently a two-time All-Star Center for the Chicago Bulls. Noah was drafted from the University of Florida with the 9th pick in the 2007 NBA Draft by the Bulls. Noah led the...
#ThrowbackThursday: Deion Sanders “Primetime”; One of a Kind Athlete Abner Jackson III Thursday, March 13, 2014 Game Xclusive, The Game Defensive back Deion Sanders #21 of the Atlanta Falcons walks on the field during a game against the New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Fulton County Stadium on October 7, 1990 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Falcons won...
0.0 What’s Hot, What’s Not: Atlanta Hawks Top Three Throwback Jerseys Abner Jackson III Friday, March 7, 2014 Game Xclusive, The Game, What's Hot, What's Not The Atlanta Hawks played their first season in Atlanta in 1968. They played the inaugural season in the NBA as the Buffalo Bisons in 1946. The Hawks played in three different cities before...
Throwback Thursday: Allen Iverson “The Answer” Abner Jackson III Thursday, March 6, 2014 Game Xclusive, The Game Allen Iverson recently had his Number 3 jersey retired by the Philadelphia 76ers on March 1, 2014. Iverson was the number one overall pick in the 1996 NBA Draft by the 76ers after a stellar...
Throwback Thursday: Jackie Robinson’s Legacy Abner Jackson III Thursday, February 27, 2014 Game Xclusive, The Game Photo courtesy of www.cmgworldwide.com Jackie Robinson was a pioneer for all of sports and one of the best to ever play Negro League and Major League Baseball. In 1945, Robinson played one...
Throwback Thursday: Penny Hardaway’s NBA Career and Influence on the Shoe Game Abner Jackson III Thursday, February 6, 2014 Game Xclusive, The Game Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway was drafted by the Golden State Warriors - with the 3rd overall pick in the 1993 NBA Draft - and was traded to the Orlando Magic on a draft night trade. Penny...
Celebs “Ball Out” In Support Of 2nd Annual ‘Hoop 4 A Cause’ [PHOTOS] admin Thursday, December 19, 2013 Game Xclusive, The Game, The Vault via press release: ATLANTA – December 17, 2013 – Hoop 4 a Cause, a non-profit celebrity basketball game and holiday toy drive benefiting children and families in need from...
Go-Getter: Ashley Pope, Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach admin Monday, October 21, 2013 Game Xclusive, The Game Ashley Pope is a performance enhancement specialist, personal trainer, life and wellness coach and she also plays in the Models Basketball League and Legends Football League. Ashley is a graduate...
Go-Gettert: Justina Ugwudi & the Models Basketball League admin Tuesday, September 10, 2013 Game Xclusive, The Game, The Vault Models Basketball League is set to begin their new 2013-14 Basketball season. Last season they played 50 local games throughout Atlanta and opened up for five Atlanta Hawks games at Philips Arena. MBL opened...
Three QB’s In The Making: Smith, Manuel, & Pryor admin Monday, September 9, 2013 Game Xclusive, The Game Rookie Quarterbacks, Geno Smith and EJ Manuel along with Quarterback, Terrelle Pryor exceeded expectations in week one of the 2013 NFL Season. Smith led the New York Jets to a 18-17 win over the...
Atlanta’s ‘Team Pink Panties’ Breed Winners Through Sport of Kickball admin Wednesday, August 7, 2013 Game Xclusive, The Game, The Vault Team Pink Panties The world of female sports has expanded over the years to include several unconventional athletic activities. Outside of the WNBA, roller blading and lingerie football...
Mike Tyson and Sylvester Stallone Enter Hall of Fame janda Monday, June 27, 2011 Game Xclusive, The Game Retired boxer Mike Tyson and actor Sylvester “Sly” Stallone better known in the boxing world as “Rocky” were both recently inducted into the International Boxer Hall of Fame. While one was a...