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UNC Tar Heels, Phoenix Suns Legend Walter Davis Passes Away

Sad news arrived in the basketball world today as UNC Tar Heels legend and Phoenix Suns All-Star Walter Davis passed away at the age...
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Justin Fields Deserves Better

This weekend, Justin Fields remained sidelined due to a thumb injury and some in the media took advantage of his absence to belittle him. It's...
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What If Brock Purdy Were Black?

Brock Purdy has been the NFL's feel-good story since he took over for Jimmy Garrapolo in week 12, went 5-0 to finish the regular...
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Magic Johnson Is Now A Billionaire

There are many reasons why Ervin Johnson was nicknamed "Magic" and now we can add another one to the list. Yesterday, Forbes revealed that Magic...
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Grant And Tamia Hill Join Orlando Soccer Ownership Group

Black ownership in soccer continues to expand as Basketball Hall of Famer Grant Hill and his superstar singer Tamia Hill joined soccer ownership group...
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MLB Legend And Future Hall Of Famer Dusty Baker Retires

On Thursday, a future Hall of Fame career came to a close when Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker announced that he was retiring from...
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The Titans Need To Start Malik Willis And Let Him Do His Thing

When it comes to the Tennessee Titans under head coach Mike Vrabel, a few things are certain- opponents will get heavy doses of Derrick...
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HBCU Football Players Named Campbell Trophy Finalists

We love celebrating athletes whose on-the-field success is matched with their off-the-field success, so we're excited to write about Benedict College defensive end, Loobert...
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NBA Players Continue Their Financial Ascent

NBA players continue to make large amounts of money propelled by massive contracts and off-the-court sponsorships. According to a report from Sportico, LeBron will be...
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Michigan State’s Use Of A Hitler Quiz Question Is Beyond Inexcusable

On Saturday, an interstate rivalry would eventually turn into a blowout as the Michigan Wolverines spanked the Michigan State Spartans 49-0 in East Lansing. Things...
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Youth Football Coach Shot By Angry Parent Over Son’s Playing Time

Youth sports should be for the kids, but too often we've witnessed adults trying to live through their children and/or mar the game by...
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LA28 Olympic Organizers Are Dead Wrong For Excluding Breaking

When breaking first surfaced as a possible Olympic event, some laughed it off as silly. They thought breaking wasn't competitive or worthy of being...
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LSU Star Angel Reese Signs Multi-Year Deal With Reebok

Last week we learned that Hall of Famers Shaquille O'Neal was named President of Basketball for Reebok and Allen Iverson was the brand's Vice...
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WNBA Legend Teresa Weatherspoon Named Chicago Sky Head Coach

On Thursday, the Chicago Sky tapped WNBA royalty in Teresa Weatherspoon to be the team's new head coach. Weatherspoon, the fiery point guard selected by...
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Shaq, Allen Iverson Are Relaunching Reebok Basketball As Executives

In 1992, LSU star Shaquille O'Neal was drafted by the Orlando Magic with the first overall pick in the NBA Draft. That same year,...
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