Sakina P. Spruell, NBC News

Sakina P. Spruell

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New York, NY, United States

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Past:
  • NBC News
  • Black Enterprise

Past articles by Sakina:

Amazing Grace Struggles on Broadway as Black Cast Upstages Plot

In its first week, "Amazing Grace" was noted as the show "that may have suffered the most." → Read More

Farewell to Adidas NBA Jerseys

Adidas and NBA announce that their 11-year partnership will end next year. → Read More

Athletes Need to Show Respect, Especially for 13 Year-olds

Disrespect in sports takes on a totally new form when it’s against a child athlete. → Read More

Obama On Paying College Basketball Players

POTUS weighs the fairness of everyone getting paid in college sports except the student athlete. → Read More

Former Olympian Joetta Clark Diggs Still Running Things

It’s been 15 years since Joetta Clark Diggs competed in her last Olympic game but she is still sprinting. → Read More

Hampton vs. Kentucky in March Madness Brings Pride to HBCUs

HBCU Hampton University to play No. 1 Univ of Kentucky in March Madness. → Read More

Video Mayweather Suggests Chef Worth $1,000 Per Meal

Floyd Mayweather is making news after suggesting that his chef, Chef Q, is worth $1,000 per meal. → Read More

Plus Size Athletic Wear…Finally

Sports Authority launches plus size line of clothing, showing that fashion industry is catching up. → Read More

President Obama Shares March Madness Bracket

POTUS reveals the Barack-etology behind his picks for the 2015 NCAA tournament. → Read More

NFL Becoming an Endangered Sport

More players exit the NFL because of health issues. → Read More

EA Sports Replaces Tiger Woods’ Game

Rory McIllroy becomes new face of PGA Tour, replacing Tiger Woods. → Read More

Serena and Tiger: The Rise and Fall

TSL takes a look at how Serena and Tiger have dealt with disappointment in their sports careers. → Read More

NBA Reaches for NCAA Audience

For the first time the National Basketball Association (NBA) is advertising during March Madness. → Read More

5 Questions To Ask Before You Spend Your Hard-Earned Dollars

Nielsen senior vice president offers the following 5 questions to help women stay conscious when shopping. → Read More

$1.9B Potentially Lost To March Madness at Work

Picking teams and waging bets on who will win in March Madness is estimated to cost the American workforce nearly $2 billion. → Read More

Women Raise The NBA Roof

Becky Hammon becoming the first woman assistant coach in the NBA has expanded the realm of possibilities for women in the NBA. → Read More

Mayweather-Pacquiao Fight To Cost Up To $7,500

World champion boxers sell out the MGM Grand before tickets go on sale. → Read More

VIDEO Oklahoma U Football Loses Recruit Over Racist Video

Racist video by frat at Oklahoma University, causes football recruit to withdraw and football team to hold silent protest. → Read More

Corey Brewer Makes NBA Steal of the Night

Houston Rockets guard Corey Brewer makes NBA Steal of the Night against Portland Trail Blazers. → Read More

Phil Heath To Launch Line of Women’s Health Products

Phil Heath, 4x Mr. Olympia, maximizes sports nutrition market with women’s product line. → Read More