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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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Jacksonville Jaguars Advance to Postseason as AFC South Champions

January 5, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

EverBank Stadium Hosts Postseason Home Game vs. Buffalo Bills on Jan. 11| The Jacksonville Jaguars are AFC South Champions for the third time in franchise history following Sunday’s 41-7 win over division rival Tennessee Titans in […]

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Anthony Joshua Released from Hospital in Nigeria after Deadly Car Crash

January 2, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

The two-time heavyweight champion was discharged on New Year’s Eve as the loss of two close team members casts a shadow over his return to the ring. | Anthony Joshua is now recovering at home in […]

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2025 Playoff Picture: A Chance to Clinch

December 30, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

JACKSONVILLE – Welcome to the Jaguars’ playoff tracker. Each week during the final weeks of the 2025 NFL regular season, we’ll update where the Jaguars stand in the AFC South race and the AFC race. The […]

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Jaguars Clinch a Playoff Spot After Landmark Victory Over Denver Broncos

December 23, 2025 Staff 0

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — In a defining moment of the 2025 NFL season, the Jacksonville Jaguars, long considered a small-market franchise by the big boys, clinched a playoff berth following a significant 34-20 road victory over […]

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