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The NFL Reminds Black Head Coaches They Can Clean Up But Not Lead

On Thursday afternoon, the number of Black NFL head coaches stood at one. One. That's because the Texans unfairly fired David Culley yesterday and Miami shockingly...
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Terence Crawford Slams Bob Arum With Lawsuit And Claims Of “Revolting Racial Bias”

Terence Crawford just threw one of the hardest punches in his career at an opponent residing outside of the ring. That opponent is his former...
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Rising Tennis Star Leylah Fernandez Named Youth Athletes United’s First Brand Ambassador

In 2021, Leylah Fernandez's ascent to tennis stardom was capped off by her incredible run at the U.S. Open. Her success had tennis fans happily...
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Erin Jackson To Skate in Winter Olympics Thanks To Brittany Bowe’s Gracious Act

At the US Speed Skating Trials on Sunday, top sprinter Erin Jackson was favored to qualify in the 500 meters for next month's Winter...
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Brian Flores Deserves Better

The end of each NFL regular season brings Black Monday, where many coaches are fired and/or recycled. Every Black Monday brings a surprise or...
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Hockey Diversity Alliance Launches #TapeOutHate Anti-Racism Program

Racism in hockey is, unfortunately, nothing new. From youth leagues to professional hockey, we've witnessed ignorance mar a great sport. Many are trying to eliminate...
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The NLL’s “Every Child Matters” Shirt Honors Indigenous Culture And An Uncomfortable History

The National Lacrosse League (NLL) is paying tribute to Indigenous children and the sport's connection to Indigenous culture with a special "Every Child Matters"...
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Clinton Portis Receives 6 Month Prison Sentence For Fraud Scheme

Clinton Portis successfully evade many a tackle on the NFL gridiron. But he was unable to do so on the playing field of the...
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Kevin Sumlin Is The New Head Coach Of The USFL’s Houston Gamblers

For everyone wondering what happened to Kevin Sumlin, wonder no more. Today it was announced that Sumlin, the former Texas A&M head football coach, was...
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Antonio Brown’s Latest Antics Are More Of AB Playing Everybody

The never-ending cycle of drama perpetuated and perpetrated by Antonio Brown continued over the last 24 hours. Last night the troubled Bucs receiver issued a...
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Antonio Brown Knows Damn Well What He’s Doing And Doesn’t Care

It was the disrobing seen 'round the world. On Sunday afternoon, Antonio Brown and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were playing the Jets at Met Life...
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Hines Ward Deserved To Be A Pro Football Hall Of Fame Finalist

The Pro Football Hall of Fame released their list of 15 finalists Thursday and one name was excluded that deserved a place on it. Hines...
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Mike Tomlin, Steelers Poised For First Rebuild And That’s Ok

The annual calls for Mike Tomlin's firing from a select group of Steelers fans simmered over the last few weeks. But after the Steeler's...
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RIP Desmond Tutu, A True Optimist And Believer In The Power Of Sports

Desmond Tutu, South African Anglican bishop, theologian and anti-apartheid and human rights activist passed away on Sunday at the age of 90. A man...
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The Gridiron To Jail Pipeline Ignores Black Pain And Suffering

"In Roman times, people would come cheer the gladiators… And then when they were done with them, as you know historically, they fed them...
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