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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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Sha’Carri Richardson Is Another Reason To Love Track

30 meters from the finish line, Sha'Carri Richardson pointed at the clock. A few powerful strides later, she blazed through the line to win...
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Juneteenth Celebrates Freedom And The Power Of Black Baseball

On June 19th, 1865, General Gordon Granger rode into Galveston, Texas to announce General Order No. 3 that ended slavery in Texas. “The people are...
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The Carnegie Initiative Aims To Bring Real Change To Hockey

The video of George Floyd’s murder by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was horrific. Recorded by Pulitzer Prize-winner Darnella Frazier, the murder took place in...
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Racist, Anti-Semitic Slurs Plague Tennessee HS Soccer Game

Soccer and racism just can't seem to be separated no matter the country or level of play. The most recent incident occurred at a...
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Boxing Fuels Life For Franchón “The Heavy Hitting Diva” Crews-Dezurn

Franchón Crews-Dezurn wanted to be the next Brandy. She envisioned singing alongside her girls as the next Destiny's Child. Her love of singing and...
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Caryl Smith Gilbert Makes History As Georgia’s New Track Coach

This past weekend Caryl Smith Gilbert led USC to another outstanding performance at the 2021 NCAA Outdoor National Track and Field Championship. The Lady...
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Julio Jones “Unknowingly” Struck A Winning Blow For All Players

Two weeks ago, Julio Jones unknowingly struck a winning blow for himself and player empowerment. And for those in power, Jones represents the one...
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Derrick Gragg Hired As New Northwestern Athletic Director

Northwestern dug out of its administration drama and hired its new athletic director, Derrick Gragg. https://twitter.com/PeteThamel/status/1400821411866939393 Gragg is the school's second AD hire in two months....
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In The End, The Knicks Gave Us The Usual Hope And Heartache

On Wednesday night, Trae Young and the Hawks ended the Knicks season with a 103-89 drubbing at Madison Square Garden. For long-suffering Knicks fans like...
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NFL Pledges To End Race Norming Tests That Devalued Pain Of Black Players

Today the NFL pledged to stop using "race norming" in the $1 billion settlement of brain injury claims. They also said that they would...
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The Policing And Punishment Of Black Girl Magic In Sports

Last month Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in US history, made history again. This time for landing the Yurchenko double pike vault. https://twitter.com/NBCOlympics/status/1396458393645187078 The vault...
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