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Midnight Basketball League, Monumental Sports Unite To Stem Violence in Washington D.C.
In 2023, over 100 residents in Washington D.C.'s Ward 8 gathered together to discuss ways to address the rise in violence that was plaguing...
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Lamar Jackson Is Much More Than An MVP
At this point, how can you not believe that Lamar Jackson is the NFL MVP? Heading into Week 17, some felt the award was Josh...
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HBCUs Are Welcoming Coaching Grounds For Former NFL Players
In one week, two more HBCU programs opened their doors to former NFL stars looking to get into coaching. Last week, it was Michael Vick...
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Rest In Peace To Trailblazing Media Legend, Greg Gumbel
Late Friday afternoon, the sports community across the county mourned the passing of CBS Sports' Greg Gumbel, who was 78 years old. Gumbel was a...
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Why Are Folks Suddenly Hating On Travis Hunter?
When five-star recruit Travis Hunter flipped from Florida State to play for Deion Sanders at HBCU Jackson St., college football traditionalists lost their minds. Media...
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Former UNLV OC Brennan Marion Named Sacramento St. Football HC
This past weekend was a big one for college football, and that holds true for Brennan Marion as the former UNLV offensive coordinator was...
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December 23, 2024
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Diverse Representation, WME Sports To Host HBCU Sports Business Pitch Competition
Big news for the HBCU community interested in a sports career as Diverse Representation and WME Sports are partnering to host the inaugural HBCU...
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December 20, 2024
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Chess Is Quickly Finding A Home In The Bronx
From the Yankees and Hip Hop to the Zoo, the Botanical Gardens and some of the best educational institutions in the country, the Bronx...
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Army-Navy Game Becomes MAGA Politicized Event With Daniel Penny Invite
On Saturday afternoon at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md. Army and Navy will clash in its annual game, a game symbolizing tradition and hard...
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December 14, 2024
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Spreading Love The Brooklyn Way Helps Pop Warner Team Win Super Bowl
Some say New Yorkers are cold and mean, but when it's time to show up and support a cause, that's just what we do....
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The Chicago Bears Need To Hire Brian Flores
The Bears have been a mess for years now, and it's time to right the ship through a tough leader who has experience in...
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Randy Moss Reveals That He Is Battling Cancer
Earlier this month, fans were worried that Pro Football Hall of Famer and ESPN personality Randy Moss was going through something serious after he...
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December 13, 2024
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Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady, Jozy Altidore Join Buffalo Bills Ownership Group
On Wednesday, Basketball Hall of Famers Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady, along with former soccer star Jozy Altidore, joined a group of seven other...
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December 12, 2024
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It’s Great That Mike Tomlin Is Getting Props, But Why Did It Take So Long?
At the start of the season, many "experts" picked the Steelers to finish last in the AFC North and predicted that Mike Tomlin would...
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December 9, 2024
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Marshall’s Charles Huff Named New Head Coach At Southern Miss
Over four years, Charles Huff built the Marshall Thundering Herd up to a Sun Belt Conference champion, and now Southern Miss is hoping he...
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