Episodes

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 slee...

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...

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. ...

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 ...

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...

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-selec...

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/20...

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 ...

In 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 F...

Hosts 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/colle...

Hosts 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 Tourname...

Host Rekaya Gibson discusses the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament matchups for March Madness. She shares her predictions for the first round, Final Four, and the championship games. She highlights two teams from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) who made the tournament: North Carolina A&T and Jackson State University. #KeepItSporty Sources: HBCU Game Day. (2021, March 16). A&T women to face ACC foe in NCAA Tourney. HBCUGameDay.com. https://hbcugameday.com/2021/0...

In honor of National Women's History Month, host Rekaya Gibson shares 11 facts about Renee Powell who became the second African American woman to compete on the LPGA Tour. She participated in over 250 professional golf events and won the 1973 Kelly Springfield Open in Brisbane, Australia. Powell was born on May 4, 1946, in Canton, Ohio. She is the daughter of William J. Powell, the first African American to build, own, and operate a golf course in the United States. The Sigma Gamma Rho sorority ...

In honor of Women's History Month, host Rekaya Gibson highlights Luci Collins (Cummings), an American gymnast from Inglewood, California. In 1980, She became the first Black gymnast to qualify for the United States women's Olympic team. That same year, the U.S. boycotted the Moscow Olympics. Collins, an African American of Creole heritage, did not get to compete. #KeepItSporty Sources: Ford, B.D. and Roenigk, A. (2020, July 18). How Dianne Durham, Bela Karolyi's first national champion, paved ...

Hosts 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 Commo...

Tampa 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 ...

Hosts 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 col...

Hosts 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 f...

Hosts 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 Final...

Hosts 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 Blac...

Host Rekaya Gibson has a great conversation with Rugby Hall of Famer Phaidra Knight who is the president of the Women's Sports Foundation (WSF). Knight is the first African American woman inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame. She discusses WSF's goals for 2021. Also, she shares why she recently launched PSK Collective, a clothing line that promotes inclusivity, empowerment, and equality. About Phaidra Knight Phaidra Knight, J.D. is President of the Women's Sports Foundation, a World Rugb...

Black 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...

Hosts 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://...

Host 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 i...