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WNBA’s Brittney Griner Could Be Released Soon From a Russian Jail

May 23, 2022 admin 0

(Source: www.rollingout.com) – By Terry Shropshire | May 22, 2022 – WNBA superstar Brittney Griner could be freed soon from indefinite confinement in Russian jail as the Biden Administration intensifies negotiation efforts. Biden is reportedly working on […]

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Bob Lanier, NBA’s Left-Handed Legend Of The 70s, Dies At 73

May 13, 2022 Staff 0

Longtime basketball fans suffered a sad loss yesterday following news confirming the death of NBA Hall Of Famer Bob Lanier at the age of 73. pic.twitter.com/fz8D3aPXxt — NBA (@NBA) May 11, 2022 The NBA released an […]

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Detention of WNBA’s Griner in Moscow Extended for Another Month

May 13, 2022 Staff 0

MOSCOW – The lawyer for WNBA star Brittney Griner said Friday her pre-trial detention in Russia has been extended by one month. Griner’s lawyer Alexander Boikov told The Associated Press he believed the relatively short […]

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Former NBA Big Man Al Harrington Sets Goal to Create 100 Black Cannabis Millionaires Through His Incubator

April 26, 2022 admin 0

By TSL Contributor – (Source: www.blackenterprise.com) – Al Harrington is a man on a mission to create 100 millionaires in the legal cannabis industry. The owner of Viola has led the meager 2 percent of ownership by […]

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Serena Williams’ Message to Medical Professionals: Listen to Black Women

April 19, 2022 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — By  Stacy M. Brown – (Source: www.blackpressusa.com) – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, another 50,000 women each year have unexpected labor and delivery outcomes with serious short- or long-term health […]

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EWU Host Inaugural Glover Golf Tournament

April 14, 2022 admin 0

By M. Latimer – Graduates of Edward Waters University returned home to celebrate at the annual EWU Alumni Weekend. The weekend got off to an exciting start with the Inaugural Nathaniel Glover Golf Tournament. Held […]

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Excitement Builds for Shocking Tiger Woods Return at The Masters

April 5, 2022 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — (Source: www.blackpressusa.com)@StacyBrownMedia / By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent- Just one year removed from a horrific car accident that left him worried about losing a leg, Tiger Woods is […]

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Bob Hayes Tack Meet Continues With Legacy of Hayes and Day

March 24, 2022 admin 0

By Lynn Jones – This year’s 56th annual Bob Hayes Invitational Track Meet (BHITM) was missing the voice of organizer James Day who recently passed.  Day’s photo was plastered all over the field’s monitors, on […]

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TCU Women’s Basketball Honors FW Legend Opal Lee

March 22, 2022 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE —  BlackPressUSA – By Dorothy J. Gentry, Sports Editor, Texas Metro News – Each day Opal Lee would travel two and a half miles each day in recognition of the two and a half years […]

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NBA Star Stephen Curry To Amplify The Legacy Of Sports Legend Lusia Harris With ‘Queen Of Basketball’ Project

March 18, 2022 admin 0

(Source: www.newsone.com) – “Lucy, a true pioneer in the game of basketball and an inspiration for many, deserves to be recognized for her achievements,” Curry said in a statement. The sports history books are filled […]

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