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USF Head Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim Passes Away

On Thursday, the sports world was devastated after learning that University of South Florida head men's basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim passed away. https://twitter.com/firstandpen/status/1849636302972444794 His death was...
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By Starting Russ, Mike Tomlin Proves Yet Again Why He’s A Coaching GOAT

Last week, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin shook up Steelers Nation when he hinted that change was coming at the quarterback position despite the...
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Jemele Hill To Lead New Show “Above The Fold” For TNT Sports

Jemele Hill is no stranger to sports, and now she's returning to TV in a new show for TNT Sports called "Above The Fold." The...
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All The Smoke NYC With Larry Johnson Was A Funny, Surprising Lesson In NBA History

Earlier this month, I joined other basketball fans at the iconic Gramercy Theater in New York City to watch Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson...
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Todd Bowles, Raheem Morris Are Winning In Second Chance Rarely Afforded To Black Coaches

After Monday night's game between the Jets and Bills, Week 6 in the NFL's 2024 season will end with a nice surprise for Falcons...
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Monica McNutt, Kendrick Perkins, Chiney Ogwumike Sign Multi-Year Deals With ESPN

Monica McNutt, Chiney Ogwumike and Kendrick Perkins have been three of ESPN's rising stars in basketball coverage, entertaining and informing audiences across live games...
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FE Launches NHL Themed “The Legends Collection”

Back in the late 90s/early 2000s, urban culture, fashion and sports came together as rappers and artists wore throwback jerseys and hockey jerseys. Now, over...
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Firing Robert Saleh Was Scapegoating By The Jets

The Jets were 2-3 at the start of this week, and a win away from being at the top of the AFC East, which...
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Is Jayden Daniels The Real Deal Or Should We Hit Pause And Wait?

At April's NFL Draft, Caleb Williams was the consensus number one overall pick by the majority of experts and fans, but a small contingent...
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Patrick Ewing Rejoins The Knicks As Basketball Ambassador

Patrick Ewing, Hall of Fame center and the greatest Knick of all time, has rejoined the team that originally drafted him with the first...
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Justin Fields Is Showing What He Can Do Yet Some Are Still Hating

Justin Fields has been improving each week during his four games under center for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Although the team lost their first game...
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“Woke vs Coke” Moniker For Cal vs Miami Game Brings Back Racism Of The Past

In 1988, Notre Dame and Miami faced off in a legendary, yet controversial college football game forever known as "Catholics vs Convicts." Notre Dame had...
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“Athletes For Harris” Launches In Support Of Kamala Harris

From the moment Kamala Harris emerged as the Democratic Presidential candidate, a surge of enthusiasm and excitement has swelled, with groups forming to support...
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UFC To Invest $14 Million In A Performance Institute In South Africa

The UFC’s latest venture to expand into South Africa comes with a $14 million investment that's set to establish a Performance Institute (P.I.) on...
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NBA Legend Dikembe Mutombo Passes Away From Brain Cancer

Heartbreaking news out of the NBA today as it was learned that Dikembe Mutombo passed away from brain cancer at the age of 58. "Dikembe...
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