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Is Kyrie Irving More Trouble Than He’s Worth?

Kyrie Irving is as good a basketball player as he is a reflective and spiritual man. His athletic talent is undeniable and the Nets are...
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Trailblazing Sportswriter Claire Smith Will Lead Claire Smith Sports Media Center At Temple University

If you don't know the name Claire Smith, you need to for she's a pioneer in sports journalism. Now, after a long and decorated career...
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Allegations Of Racism Mar HS Football Again, This Time In Massachusetts

It seems like racism is being incorporated into high school playbooks lately. The latest incident occurred in Massachusetts. At a high school football game between...
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Black Girl Magic Roars In The Water At The Tokyo Olympics

Historically, people of African, Caribbean, and Asian heritage have been marginalized in the world of aquatics. The barriers faced by these communities are complex,...
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NIL Deals Can Get Black Athletes Paid And Restore Past Wrongs

"I'm overcharging ni**as for what they did to the Cold Crush. Pay us like you owe us for all the years that you hoed...
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Former NBA All-Star Amar’e Stoudemire Now Runs A Farm.

Remember when Amar'e Stoudemire was destroying the rim on the NBA hardwood? Or when the lean muscled forward was swatting shots into the 10th...
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For Taylor Townsend And You, The Body is Not an Apology

Taylor Townsend is a name most don’t recognize. Taylor, an African American tennis player, was once a rising star. In the summer of 2012, she...
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Dwyane Wade Purchases Ownership Stake In Utah Jazz

Big news from the NBA as future Hall of Famer, Dwyane Wade, purchased an ownership stake in the Utah Jazz. The eight-time All-NBA player with...
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Sports Reacts To Horrific Police Killing Of Daunte Wright

Once again we were forced to watch the unnecessary, infuriating, and horrific killing of another Black man by the police. And once again it...
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Black Excellence In NCAA Wrestling Has Deep Roots

Collegiate wrestling isn't widely recognized as a home for Black champions. But if you're "rooting for everyone Black", you need to pay attention to...
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It’s Not Too Late For NBA All-Stars To Take Action

It’s not too late for the 26 players taking the court in Atlanta Sunday night for the 2021 NBA All-Star festivities. Really, it’s not. They...
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The Bucs’ Byron Leftwich And Todd Bowles Deserve Co-Super Bowl MVP

On Sunday night in Tampa, the Bucs' executed a masterful game plan which frustrated and eventually demolished the Kansas City Chiefs, 31-9. The master...
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The Houston Texans Keep Playing Themselves

The Texans are the gang that can't shoot straight. After trying to recover from former head coach Bill O'Brien's tenure and his terrible...
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Why Isn’t Derrick Henry Getting More NFL MVP Love?

When it comes to MVP discussions in football, it traditionally starts with the quarterback position. No matter the level, the man under center receives the...
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Welcome To First And Pen

Welcome to First And Pen! Today, January 11th, 2021, is our official launch day and I'm honored to be your host. "First And Pen"...
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