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If You Know Boston’s History, Then You Know How Gangster LeBron James’ Boston Power Move Is

LeBron James is fearless on the court, taking it to anyone and everyone who stands in his way. Yesterday he did it again in...
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Covid, Thieves Deprive Bronx Kids Of The Joys And Lessons Of Youth Football

For those of us who grew up playing youth football, there's nothing like fall Saturdays. I should know. I was one of those kids. Every...
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The Whitewashing Of Soccer In Michigan Continues

When I first got involved with AFC Ann Arbor, people asked me what I loved about soccer. My answer was the same as others...
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“Credentialed While Black” Happened To Ewing As It Happens To Us

The Big East men’s basketball tournament championship game is set for Saturday night, and the jokes about how Patrick Ewing should arrive at Madison...
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Oklahoma H.S. Announcer Caught Calling Basketball Players the “N-word”

The mic is always on. Anyone who has been around production knows that. Yet one Oklahoma high school basketball announcer forgot and let his...
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“The Eyes Of Texas” Racist Reactions Are More Revealing Than Its History

Last week the Texas Tribune published a story on the drama swirling around "The Eyes of Texas". The song debuted at a minstrel show...
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Allegations Of Racism Surface At DMV Youth Hockey Game

Unfortunately, racism and hockey are not strangers and their relationship re-surfaced once again in a DMV youth hockey game. During a game in the Chesapeake...
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Dak Prescott Bet On Himself And Beat The House

Yesterday, Dak Prescott proved to the world that the house can take a major "L" when you play your cards right. After basically two years...
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50 Years After Ali vs Frazier I, We’re Still Fighting

On March 8th, 1971, boxing legends Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier stood toe to toe in a brutal 15-round event that gave pugilism its...
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Maia Chaka Becomes The NFL’s First Black Female Referee

Maia Chaka just capped off Black History Month and started off Women's History Month the right way. By making history. This morning on "The Today...
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Creighton Coach Greg McDermott Suspended For “Plantation” Comment

"Guys, we got to stick together. We need both feet in. I need everybody to stay on the plantation. I can't have anybody leave...
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Tennessee GOP State Senator Likens Kneeling To Flipping Off The Flag

Last week while the Georgia GOP was busy suppressing voters, Tennessee was quietly laying the groundwork to do the same. The only difference was...
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“The Eyes Of Texas” Drama Is About Money, Power And No Respect

The University of Texas has one of the biggest athletic budgets in the nation. The Longhorns' finances resemble that of a small country rather...
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Irv Cross, Sports Broadcasting Trailblazer, Passes Away

On the final day of Black History Month, we are sad to report that sports broadcasting legend, Irv Cross, has passed away. He was...
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UCLA Gymnastics Exerts Power Through Art At “Black Excellence” Meet

The UCLA gymnastics program has become more than just another gymnastics team. The high-powered performances, live music, big flips, and powerful endings have become a...
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