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Howard University Raises Over $3 Million For Golf Program

Recently, most of the news surrounding HBCU athletics revolved around the hiring of big-name coaches. Jackson State hired Deion Sanders. Eddie George was named...
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The Love Of Khabib and Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov Fuels Islam Makhachev’s MMA Rise

It’s been roughly nine months since Khabib Nurmagomedov retired from MMA. This past July 3rd marked the one-year anniversary of his father, Abdulmanap’s, death...
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MLB Commits $100 Million To Players Alliance To Increase Black Representation

Baseball used to be Black America's sport. From baseball games at early Juneteenth celebrations in the late 1800s and the Texas Colored League to...
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Allyson Felix Is Helping Professional Athletes With Childcare

Allyson Felix needs no introduction. She is the most decorated track and field Olympian in history. She's about to be a five-time Olympian (2004, 2008,...
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Racists Target Black Players After Euro 2020 Final

At this point, soccer and racism are like peanut butter and jelly. They always seem to go together. At the European Championship final, they...
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Love Him Or Hate Him, Stephen A. Smith Deserves His Money

On Friday, a tweet set off a flurry of comments and critiques about ESPN's Stephen A. Smith. https://twitter.com/richarddeitsch/status/1413565046018482178 "Per sources: Stephen A. Smith is around $12...
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Valerie Daniels-Carter Is The Black Woman Quietly Running Sports In Wisconsin

Have you heard of Valerie Daniels-Carter? If you haven't, that's ok for you're in the same boat as mostly everyone outside of Wisconsin. But hers...
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Naomi Osaka Calls For Protection Of Athlete’s Mental Health

Naomi Osaka's decision to protect her mental health is well documented. Osaka, , opened up about her recent experiences and called for change to...
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Black Hair Has Always Mattered In Sports

Black hair is an intimate part of an individual's identity and being. Yet as of Saturday, the two-year anniversary of The CROWN Act, only...
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Steelers’ Najee Harris Joins The Fight Against Homelessness

Najee Harris already looks like a star on the field for the Steelers. Now he's taking his talents off the field against another opponent. Homelessness. The...
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The Bodies Of Black Sportswomen Will No Longer Remain “Quiet As It’s Kept”

Just look at her arms. Her legs. Her skin and hair.   She’s too fast. Too strong and loud. She's too aggressive. Too angry. These are...
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If You Missed The U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials, That’s Your Loss

Track and Field is one of the most incredible, inspiring, exciting and underappreciated sports in America. Despite the competition and athletic talents on display, America...
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Black Girl Magic’s Legacy In Gymnastics Is Forever Cemented

With 30 Olympic and World Championship medals combined, Simone Biles is the most decorated gymnast in US history. Her success is the epitome of...
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“Are You Not Entertained?”- Athletes Pay The Price But The Public Doesn’t Care

After 15 months of this, it’s all clear now. In the midst of the pandemic of the century, mental health is everything. This goes for...
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Nate McMillan Exposes Opponents Like He’s Bill Belichick

On March 1st, 2021, the Atlanta Hawks were 14-20 and destined for another forgettable season. But then head coach Lloyd Pierce was fired and...
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