Damichael ColeWhat I DoI cover sports culture, sneakers, style and combat sports for the Philadelphia Inquirer.Need Sixers gear? Here are the 12 best local and official shops.Want to show some Sixers love? Here's where to get the best jerseys, tees, hats, and other gear in the Philly area.Damichael Cole and Michelle Myers March 6, 2023Link copied to clipboardEagles' Rodney McLeod is hosting a Sneaker Ball to help Philly youthRodney and Erika McLeod have done a lot of work in the Philly community over the past six years. Now they're using their passion for fashion to help kids in underserved neighborhoods.Damichael Cole Dec. 3, 2021Link copied to clipboardRising South Philly boxer Sonny Conto having fun with Rocky comparisonsConto, a real-life Rocky Balboa, is a Philly native who loves the movie series. He hopes to be more active in the coming months and climb the heavyweight rankings.Damichael Cole Nov. 15, 2021Link copied to clipboardCamden High basketball legend Ron “Itchy” Smith passes away at 79Ron "Itchy" Smith is one of the most famous players to come from Camden High and played on some of the school's best teams.Damichael Cole Nov. 11, 2021Link copied to clipboardCamden came together to honor Ron ‘Itchy’ Smith, one of the city’s first and most-revered basketball legendsSmith, known as one of the best South Jersey has ever produced, was honored with a ceremonial street name and jersey retirement. He also received a one day contract with the Sixers.Damichael Cole Oct. 26, 2021Link copied to clipboardDawn Staley signs seven-year, $22.4 million extension with South CarolinaDawn Staley is now the highest paid African-American coach in women's basketball in her new contract with South Carolina.Damichael Cole Oct. 15, 2021Link copied to clipboardWest Philly boxing contender, former unified champion Julian Williams back in ring vs. Vladimir HernandezWilliams' return to the ring took 21 months after two delays, but he's intently focused on getting back into championship contention.Damichael Cole Oct. 8, 2021Link copied to clipboardThe 10 best sneaker stores in PhillySneakerhead culture in Philly doesn't take a back seat to anyone, including New York. Here's how to find the latest drops.Damichael Cole Dec. 7, 2021Link copied to clipboard‘More than just paint on shoes’: Eagles will wear customized cleats to represent charitiesNFL players get one week out of the season to wear cleats outside of their team colors, and many Eagles players are taking advantage while representing charities important to them.Damichael Cole Dec. 2, 2021Link copied to clipboardDrexel basketball teams unveil CAA championship bannersDrexel hosted doubleheaders on Wednesday and Friday to honor its CAA Championship teams from last season.Damichael Cole Nov. 13, 2021Link copied to clipboardJaron Ennis waits for title shot after making a statement to welterweight division The Philly fighter recorded his 11th career first-round stoppage against Thomas Dulorme and called out the top welterweights.Damichael Cole Oct. 31, 2021Link copied to clipboardA Negro Leagues event could boost the Hall of Fame case for Phillies legend Dick AllenA three-day event in Cape May will honor the Negro Leagues history of New Jersey and Philadelphia and consider Allen's case for enshrinement.Damichael Cole Oct. 25, 2021Link copied to clipboardJordan Brand chairman Larry Miller reveals he committed murder at 16 years oldLarry Miller was 16 years old when he killed another teenager. Keeping that secret has haunted him, until now.Damichael Cole Oct. 14, 2021Link copied to clipboardFame, family, and Smokin’ Joe: Derek Frazier wants to turn his Big Brother success into bigger wins Derek Frazier said he plans to donate money to help single parents and continue to bring awareness to his father's legacy.Damichael Cole Oct. 7, 2021Link copied to clipboardNatasha Cloud hopes Athletes Unlimited will provide more offseason options for WNBA playersCloud wants more WNBA and professional basketball players to consider a new basketball league instead of playing overseas.Damichael Cole Dec. 4, 2021Link copied to clipboardRising Philly light heavyweight Atif Oberlton headlines eight-bout card at 2300 ArenaOberlton is one of the rising stars in Philly boxing. He'll be fighting at home on Saturday.Damichael Cole Nov. 19, 2021Link copied to clipboardSylvester Stallone reintroduces Rocky IV with never-before-seen footageStallone added 40 minutes of new material to remake the 1985 film. His hope was to add a more personal touch, proclaiming that "little moments make the big moments."Damichael Cole Nov. 12, 2021Link copied to clipboardJaron Ennis is waiting for a title shot, but needs to beat Thomas Dulorme firstJaron Ennis will put his undefeated record on the line against one of the most battle-tested opponents he's faced to date.Damichael Cole Oct. 27, 2021Link copied to clipboardPhilly native Kahleah Copper’s ‘process’ leads to WNBA title, Finals MVPKahleah Copper "wouldn't change anything" about how she got to this point as a champion not only for Chicago but Philadelphia as well.Damichael Cole Oct. 18, 2021Link copied to clipboardHall of Fame Philly boxing promoter J Russell Peltz turns his storied career into a new book"Thirty Dollars and a Cut Eye" includes 57 chapters and a half-century's worth of Peltz's Philly boxing memories. “This book is very emotional for me,” he said.Damichael Cole Oct. 14, 2021Link copied to clipboardSee more stories
Need Sixers gear? Here are the 12 best local and official shops.Want to show some Sixers love? Here's where to get the best jerseys, tees, hats, and other gear in the Philly area.Damichael Cole and Michelle Myers March 6, 2023Link copied to clipboard
Need Sixers gear? Here are the 12 best local and official shops.Want to show some Sixers love? Here's where to get the best jerseys, tees, hats, and other gear in the Philly area.Damichael Cole and Michelle Myers March 6, 2023Link copied to clipboard
Eagles' Rodney McLeod is hosting a Sneaker Ball to help Philly youthRodney and Erika McLeod have done a lot of work in the Philly community over the past six years. Now they're using their passion for fashion to help kids in underserved neighborhoods.Damichael Cole Dec. 3, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Eagles' Rodney McLeod is hosting a Sneaker Ball to help Philly youthRodney and Erika McLeod have done a lot of work in the Philly community over the past six years. Now they're using their passion for fashion to help kids in underserved neighborhoods.Damichael Cole Dec. 3, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Rising South Philly boxer Sonny Conto having fun with Rocky comparisonsConto, a real-life Rocky Balboa, is a Philly native who loves the movie series. He hopes to be more active in the coming months and climb the heavyweight rankings.Damichael Cole Nov. 15, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Rising South Philly boxer Sonny Conto having fun with Rocky comparisonsConto, a real-life Rocky Balboa, is a Philly native who loves the movie series. He hopes to be more active in the coming months and climb the heavyweight rankings.Damichael Cole Nov. 15, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Camden High basketball legend Ron “Itchy” Smith passes away at 79Ron "Itchy" Smith is one of the most famous players to come from Camden High and played on some of the school's best teams.Damichael Cole Nov. 11, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Camden High basketball legend Ron “Itchy” Smith passes away at 79Ron "Itchy" Smith is one of the most famous players to come from Camden High and played on some of the school's best teams.Damichael Cole Nov. 11, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Camden came together to honor Ron ‘Itchy’ Smith, one of the city’s first and most-revered basketball legendsSmith, known as one of the best South Jersey has ever produced, was honored with a ceremonial street name and jersey retirement. He also received a one day contract with the Sixers.Damichael Cole Oct. 26, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Camden came together to honor Ron ‘Itchy’ Smith, one of the city’s first and most-revered basketball legendsSmith, known as one of the best South Jersey has ever produced, was honored with a ceremonial street name and jersey retirement. He also received a one day contract with the Sixers.Damichael Cole Oct. 26, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Dawn Staley signs seven-year, $22.4 million extension with South CarolinaDawn Staley is now the highest paid African-American coach in women's basketball in her new contract with South Carolina.Damichael Cole Oct. 15, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Dawn Staley signs seven-year, $22.4 million extension with South CarolinaDawn Staley is now the highest paid African-American coach in women's basketball in her new contract with South Carolina.Damichael Cole Oct. 15, 2021Link copied to clipboard
West Philly boxing contender, former unified champion Julian Williams back in ring vs. Vladimir HernandezWilliams' return to the ring took 21 months after two delays, but he's intently focused on getting back into championship contention.Damichael Cole Oct. 8, 2021Link copied to clipboard
West Philly boxing contender, former unified champion Julian Williams back in ring vs. Vladimir HernandezWilliams' return to the ring took 21 months after two delays, but he's intently focused on getting back into championship contention.Damichael Cole Oct. 8, 2021Link copied to clipboard
The 10 best sneaker stores in PhillySneakerhead culture in Philly doesn't take a back seat to anyone, including New York. Here's how to find the latest drops.Damichael Cole Dec. 7, 2021Link copied to clipboard
The 10 best sneaker stores in PhillySneakerhead culture in Philly doesn't take a back seat to anyone, including New York. Here's how to find the latest drops.Damichael Cole Dec. 7, 2021Link copied to clipboard
‘More than just paint on shoes’: Eagles will wear customized cleats to represent charitiesNFL players get one week out of the season to wear cleats outside of their team colors, and many Eagles players are taking advantage while representing charities important to them.Damichael Cole Dec. 2, 2021Link copied to clipboard
‘More than just paint on shoes’: Eagles will wear customized cleats to represent charitiesNFL players get one week out of the season to wear cleats outside of their team colors, and many Eagles players are taking advantage while representing charities important to them.Damichael Cole Dec. 2, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Drexel basketball teams unveil CAA championship bannersDrexel hosted doubleheaders on Wednesday and Friday to honor its CAA Championship teams from last season.Damichael Cole Nov. 13, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Drexel basketball teams unveil CAA championship bannersDrexel hosted doubleheaders on Wednesday and Friday to honor its CAA Championship teams from last season.Damichael Cole Nov. 13, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Jaron Ennis waits for title shot after making a statement to welterweight division The Philly fighter recorded his 11th career first-round stoppage against Thomas Dulorme and called out the top welterweights.Damichael Cole Oct. 31, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Jaron Ennis waits for title shot after making a statement to welterweight division The Philly fighter recorded his 11th career first-round stoppage against Thomas Dulorme and called out the top welterweights.Damichael Cole Oct. 31, 2021Link copied to clipboard
A Negro Leagues event could boost the Hall of Fame case for Phillies legend Dick AllenA three-day event in Cape May will honor the Negro Leagues history of New Jersey and Philadelphia and consider Allen's case for enshrinement.Damichael Cole Oct. 25, 2021Link copied to clipboard
A Negro Leagues event could boost the Hall of Fame case for Phillies legend Dick AllenA three-day event in Cape May will honor the Negro Leagues history of New Jersey and Philadelphia and consider Allen's case for enshrinement.Damichael Cole Oct. 25, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Jordan Brand chairman Larry Miller reveals he committed murder at 16 years oldLarry Miller was 16 years old when he killed another teenager. Keeping that secret has haunted him, until now.Damichael Cole Oct. 14, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Jordan Brand chairman Larry Miller reveals he committed murder at 16 years oldLarry Miller was 16 years old when he killed another teenager. Keeping that secret has haunted him, until now.Damichael Cole Oct. 14, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Fame, family, and Smokin’ Joe: Derek Frazier wants to turn his Big Brother success into bigger wins Derek Frazier said he plans to donate money to help single parents and continue to bring awareness to his father's legacy.Damichael Cole Oct. 7, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Fame, family, and Smokin’ Joe: Derek Frazier wants to turn his Big Brother success into bigger wins Derek Frazier said he plans to donate money to help single parents and continue to bring awareness to his father's legacy.Damichael Cole Oct. 7, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Natasha Cloud hopes Athletes Unlimited will provide more offseason options for WNBA playersCloud wants more WNBA and professional basketball players to consider a new basketball league instead of playing overseas.Damichael Cole Dec. 4, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Natasha Cloud hopes Athletes Unlimited will provide more offseason options for WNBA playersCloud wants more WNBA and professional basketball players to consider a new basketball league instead of playing overseas.Damichael Cole Dec. 4, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Rising Philly light heavyweight Atif Oberlton headlines eight-bout card at 2300 ArenaOberlton is one of the rising stars in Philly boxing. He'll be fighting at home on Saturday.Damichael Cole Nov. 19, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Rising Philly light heavyweight Atif Oberlton headlines eight-bout card at 2300 ArenaOberlton is one of the rising stars in Philly boxing. He'll be fighting at home on Saturday.Damichael Cole Nov. 19, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Sylvester Stallone reintroduces Rocky IV with never-before-seen footageStallone added 40 minutes of new material to remake the 1985 film. His hope was to add a more personal touch, proclaiming that "little moments make the big moments."Damichael Cole Nov. 12, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Sylvester Stallone reintroduces Rocky IV with never-before-seen footageStallone added 40 minutes of new material to remake the 1985 film. His hope was to add a more personal touch, proclaiming that "little moments make the big moments."Damichael Cole Nov. 12, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Jaron Ennis is waiting for a title shot, but needs to beat Thomas Dulorme firstJaron Ennis will put his undefeated record on the line against one of the most battle-tested opponents he's faced to date.Damichael Cole Oct. 27, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Jaron Ennis is waiting for a title shot, but needs to beat Thomas Dulorme firstJaron Ennis will put his undefeated record on the line against one of the most battle-tested opponents he's faced to date.Damichael Cole Oct. 27, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Philly native Kahleah Copper’s ‘process’ leads to WNBA title, Finals MVPKahleah Copper "wouldn't change anything" about how she got to this point as a champion not only for Chicago but Philadelphia as well.Damichael Cole Oct. 18, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Philly native Kahleah Copper’s ‘process’ leads to WNBA title, Finals MVPKahleah Copper "wouldn't change anything" about how she got to this point as a champion not only for Chicago but Philadelphia as well.Damichael Cole Oct. 18, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Hall of Fame Philly boxing promoter J Russell Peltz turns his storied career into a new book"Thirty Dollars and a Cut Eye" includes 57 chapters and a half-century's worth of Peltz's Philly boxing memories. “This book is very emotional for me,” he said.Damichael Cole Oct. 14, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Hall of Fame Philly boxing promoter J Russell Peltz turns his storied career into a new book"Thirty Dollars and a Cut Eye" includes 57 chapters and a half-century's worth of Peltz's Philly boxing memories. “This book is very emotional for me,” he said.Damichael Cole Oct. 14, 2021Link copied to clipboard
