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Robert Griffin III Joins FOX Sports As A College Football Analyst

On the same day that Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton signed a multi-year deal with ESPN, his Heisman winning brother Robert Griffin III signed...
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Harlem Globetrotters To Host 100th Anniversary Tip-Off Event At MSG

Under president Keith Dawkins, the legendary Harlem Globetrotters have been doing big things over the last few years leading up to their 100th Anniversary...
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Yusuf Hawkins’ Murder Is History “They” Don’t Want To Tell, But Today’s Black Athletes Must Know It

On Saturday, August 23rd, 1989, 16-year-old Yusuf Hawkins was walking through Bensonhurst, Brooklyn to look into a used car. It was a day that should...
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George Mason Extends Contract Of Athletics Director Marvin Lewis

Since arriving at George Mason in July 2023, Athletics Director Marvin Lewis has built the Colonials up into a championship program. And because of it,...
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Chicago Bulls To Retire Derrick Rose’s Jersey

On Thursday, the Chicago Bulls announced that they would retire the no.1 jersey worn by former Bulls star guard, Derrick Rose. It's a fitting tribute...
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Newly Retired John Wall Joins Amazon’s NBA Broadcast Team

This past week was a big one for former Washington Wizards star, John Wall. First, Wall announced his retirement from the NBA. "Thank you for every...
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Auburn To Retire The Jersey Of Tigers’ Legend Cam Newton

In one incredible year at Auburn in 2010, Cam Newton led the Tigers to a historic season. Now, almost 15 years later, the program...
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Grand Slam Track Is Learning The Tough Lessons Of Start-Ups The Hard Way

On Friday, Olympic legend and Grand Slam Track Founder and CEO Michael Johnson informed fans of something most already knew and feared from the...
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Trailblazing Broncos Legend Lionel Taylor Passes Away At 89

Sad news out of the NFL came on Wednesday as it was learned that former Denver Broncos receiver Lionel Taylor passed away at the...
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The NFL Is Bringing Back Social Justice End Zone Messaging

This past February, the NFL announced that it was removing the "End Racism" messaging from end zones in the Super Bowl, a decision that...
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Thanks To A Left Turn, A Home For Black Boys In Gymnastics Was Born

Sometimes in life, an unexpected moment can be life-changing. For James Jones, that moment came in 2019 when he made an unanticipated left turn...
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Harlem Globetrotters, Designer Jeff Hamilton Partner On Team’s Centennial Uniform

The Harlem Globetrotters have been making major moves leading up to the organization's 100th anniversary next year, and now its making sure their look...
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Key Offensive Playmakers Driving NFC And AFC Championship Success

The deeper the NFL season goes, the more the game tilts toward the players who can bend moment to their will. Quarterbacks with poise....
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The Convergence of Athletics and Chance: A Market Analysis of Sports-Themed Slot Gaming

The world of iGaming is now undergoing a paradigm shift as the lines between traditional sports fans and the casino entertainment business are becoming...
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Players Rising In December as NFL Playoffs Approach

December has a way of revealing who’s built for the grind. By now, the highlight reels have settled, and the standings start to speak...
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