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A Friday night tournament at Harlem’s Kingdome courts was interrupted by gunfire that claimed the life of Kinu Rochford, a former Fairleigh Dickinson University player, and left two bystanders injured.
A funeral in Brooklyn drew hundreds to mourn Kinu Rochford, a former Fairleigh Dickinson basketball player shot during a Harlem tournament while with his son. His legacy of service and sport lives on amid an unsolved investigation.
A community comes together to remember Kinu Rochford, a former Fairleigh Dickinson University player and European professional, whose funeral follows a fatal shooting that also left two others injured.
The Seawolves add a mix of domestic and international talent, each bringing unique experiences and impressive statistics.
Bowie State University’s KJ West will compete in the 2026 HBCU All-Star Dream Classic at Harlem’s iconic Rucker Park, a stage that has launched countless legends.
Professional basketball player Kinu Rochford was killed in a Harlem shooting, prompting a massive tribute in his childhood neighborhood and a call to end gun violence.
A community basketball tournament in Harlem turned deadly when professional player Kinu Rochford was shot dead, leaving two others wounded and sparking calls for greater safety at street‑level events.
An investigation into the distribution of soccer fields, financial barriers and community initiatives reveals stark disparities in participation and opportunities across the city.
Morgan State University announces that its standout basketball players Elijah Davis and Walter Peggs Jr. have been selected for the inaugural HBCU All-Star Dream Classic, set for August 8, 2026 at Rucker Park in Harlem, New York.
A 16‑year‑old, a 17‑year‑old, a 20‑year‑old and a 21‑year‑old were shot early Sunday on 143rd Street and Lenox Avenue and remain hospitalized in stable condition.
Designer Colm Dillane, known as KidSuper, announces a limited-edition soccer jersey that blends his Harlem youth club’s mission with high-fashion aesthetics, expanding access to the game across America.
Designer Colm Dillane, known as KidSuper, announces a limited‑edition jersey co‑created with Bank of America and Complex, blending his Harlem‑based youth soccer club’s aesthetic with a mission to make the sport more inclusive.
New head coach Olivia Gaines brings a winning record, a mentor‑shaped philosophy, and a vision for holistic development to North Carolina Central’s women’s basketball program.
Coach Adam Fisher announced the addition of Christian Beam, a Woodland, Alabama native, as the eighth transfer to join the Owls.
As the World Cup approaches, Tim Weah balances training, community outreach, and a love of food and film, while championing soccer’s expansion across the United States.