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Bigger NCAA Tournament Could Mean Bigger Gap for HBCUs

April 29, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

by Kendrick Marshall  |The NCAA tournament is about to get bigger. More teams. More sites. More First Four games. According to Yahoo Sports college reporter Ross Dellenger, “the NCAA is expected to finalize an expansion of the […]

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Detroit Officially Approved for WNBA Return with Team Set to Begin Play in 2029

April 13, 2026 Staff 0

Detroit is officially set to rejoin the WNBA. The WNBA and NBA Board of Governors have approved expansion teams for Detroit, Cleveland, and Philadelphia. Detroit’s team is scheduled to begin play in 2029, while Cleveland […]

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Bob Hayes Track Dedicated at Matthew Gilbert

April 9, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Duval County Public Schools invited the community to a special afternoon celebration as they officially dedicated the “Bullet” Bob Hayes Track & Field at Matthew Gilbert Middle School. The ceremony honored the enduring legacy of “Bullet” Bob Hayes, who […]

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From Boards to Brands, Angel Reese Changes the WNBA Playbook

April 8, 2026 Staff 0

Angel Reese is redefining what it means to be a modern WNBA star, blending elite on-court production with a marketable brand that stretches far beyond basketball — and her latest moves underscore just how much […]

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Official: Camping World Stadium to Be Jaguars Temporary Home for 2027

April 1, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

John Oehser / Jaguars senior Writer – The Jaguars will be home in Orlando – officially and temporarily.NFL owners on Tuesday unanimously approved terms of a temporary, one-year stadium lease between the Jaguars and Florida […]

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Tuskegee Coach Sues Morehouse for $1M After Humiliating Arrest

March 26, 2026 Staff 0

From the Atlanta Daily World Atlanta Daily World stands as the first Black daily publication in America. Started in 1927 by Morehouse College graduate W.A. Scott. Currently owned by Real Times Media, ADW is one […]

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WAVE – Jax Unveils New Women’s Pro Basketball League

March 20, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

The Jacksonville Waves hosted tryouts on Sunday at Florida State College at Jacksonville South Campus, drawing aspiring athletes eager for another opportunity to compete at a high level. The team operates under the leadership of […]

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Trojans Claim A. Philip Randolph Cup for Fourth Time

March 13, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

The Ribault High School Trojans shut out the Raines High School Vikings 3-0 on Friday in the High School Heritage Classic from VyStar Ballpark. Both teams wore customized Jacksonville Red Caps uniforms to commemorate the […]

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Annual Jay Fund Wine Tasting Gala Raises Nearly $5 Million Over Last 22 Years

March 13, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

For more than 22 years, the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation has been on the front line supporting families whose children are battling cancer by providing financial assistance and critical support services. More than 900 […]

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Retired Boxer Tommy Hearns Placed Under Son’s Conservatorship

March 13, 2026 Staff 0

Legendary retired boxer Tommy Hearns has been placed under the conservatorship of his oldest son, Ronald Hearns. According to WXYZ, the man known in the sport as “The Hitman” is also under Ronald’s guardianship after a court hearing […]

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