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Boxer Floyd Mayweather Ends Retirement for Ring Return to Fight Tyson, Pacquiao

February 23, 2026 Staff 0

Although he has been fighting exhibitions since retiring from boxing, undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather has announced his return to the boxing ring after his exhibition bout with Mike Tyson in April. He reportedly will face […]

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Cam Newton Hosted Show ‘106 & Sports’ Cancelled After Eight Episodes on BET+

February 17, 2026 Staff 0

ATLANTA — Cam Newton’s sports-and-culture talk show “106 & Sports” has been canceled by BET+ after only eight episodes, the network confirmed Wednesday. The spin-off of the iconic 106 & Park franchise debuted Oct. 15, […]

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Who Gets Grace? What a Viral Jaguars Moment Reveals About Bias in Sports Coverage

February 4, 2026 Staff 0

by S. Perry Three weeks ago, Free Press reporter Lynn Jones-Turpin went viral lending words of encouragement to the Jacksonville Jaguars Coach Liam Coen. Negative comments spread like wild fire calling Jones-Turpin’ outlet “fake news” […]

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Atlantic Sun Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments Headed to Jacksonville

February 4, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) Commissioner Jeff Bacon announced Wednesday a multi-year agreement to bring the ASUN Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments to Jacksonville, Fla., starting in 2026. This marks the first time since 2013 that […]

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COACHING WHILE BLACK: Tuskegee Coach Led Off the Court in Handcuffs Following Game with Morehouse

February 1, 2026 Staff 0

ATLANTA — Tuskegee University men’s basketball coach Benjy Taylor was escorted off the court in handcuffs following a game against Morehouse College on Saturday, an incident that stunned players, fans and officials and prompted questions […]

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Rapper Ludacris to Headline TPC Golf Tournament

January 22, 2026 Staff 0

By Sylvia Perry PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla.— Rap artist Ludacris is facing criticism from some conservative Republicans ahead of his planned performance at the Military Appreciation Day concert tied to the PGA TOUR’s THE PLAYERS […]

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End of an Era: Mike Tomlin’s Departure and Its Meaning for Black Coaches in the NFL

January 15, 2026 Staff 0

After a historic 19-season run in Pittsburgh, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin told his team that he’s leaving during a meeting. Tomlin never had a losing season, compiled a 193–114–2 regular-season record, led the team […]

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NFL journalist’s remarks to Jaguars coach after playoff loss sparks debate on social media

January 13, 2026 admin 0

An NFL media member sparked a fiery debate on social media following the Jacksonville Jaguars’ playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday afternoon. Jacksonville Free Press associate editor Lynn Jones-Turpin had a chance to make […]

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Lions DJ Reader Weighs In About Lynn Jones Media Controversy

January 11, 2026 admin 0

Detroit Lions veteran DJ Reader respects the kindness reporter Lynn Jones showed to Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen. The sports media world and journalists have been waging a massive debate since Jones shared her support […]

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Trump’s Erasure Campaign Reaches Langston Golf Course

January 7, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

WASHINGTON INFORMER — In one of his first major moves targeting Washington’s civic infrastructure, Trump’s administration terminated the 50-year lease of the National Links Trust (NLT), the nonprofit that has operated Langston, Rock Creek Park […]

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