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Vincent Jackson, Former NFL Pro-Bowl Wide Receiver, Dead at 38

February 16, 2021 admin 0

(Source: yourblackworld.net) – Former NFL wide receiver Vincent Jackson was found dead Monday in a Florida hotel room, according to The Hillsborough County (Florida) Sheriff’s Office. ESPN reported on Monday afternoon (February 15) that the body […]

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Jaguars’ Head Coach Defends Hiring Strength Coach Who Was Formerly Accused of Racism

February 15, 2021 admin 0

By Victor Trammell (Source: www.yourblackworld.net) – Urban Meyer, the Head Coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars, defended his club’s hiring of a controversial strength coach who has been accused of racism and bullying by former football […]

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Another Viewpoint – Talking “All-Time Greats” with the Grandkids

February 10, 2021 admin 0

AFRO — By Tim Lacy, Special to the AFRO (www.theafro.com) LeBron James can’t seem to stay off of this page, but this time he brought Michael Jordan along. I am sure you have guessed there has […]

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Former Heavyweight Champ Leon Spinks Dead at 67

February 8, 2021 Staff 0

Former world heavyweight champion Leon Spinks, best known for defeating Muhammad Ali in 1978, has died at the age 67, according to a statement from his publicist. Spinks lost his five-year battle with prostate and […]

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How MLB & Clubs Are Observing Black History Month

February 8, 2021 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — (Source www.blackpressusa.com) – Major League Baseball, its Clubs, and media entities, MLB Network and MLB.com, will observe Black History Month 2021 in a variety of ways, across the sport Major League Baseball, […]

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How MLB & Clubs Are Observing Black History Month

February 5, 2021 Staff 0

Major League Baseball, its Clubs, and media entities, MLB Network and MLB.com, will observe Black History Month 2021 in a variety of ways, across the sport. In partnership with The Paley Center, all employees throughout […]

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African American Stars Discuss “The Culture & Journey of the Black Baseball Player”

February 4, 2021 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — By Stacy M. Brown – “It’s super special, man, especially with the tone of the country and the tone of the world right now…this has been going on for a while, so we’re always […]

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Everything There is to Know About Super Bowl LV

February 1, 2021 admin 0

January 31, 2021 – by Cara G – (Source: theculture.xyz) – Despite COVID-19 , Super Bowl LV has arrived and here’s everything you need to know. This weekend, the Kansas City Chiefs will go up against […]

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O’Neal Hosting SHAQ Bowl on Super Bowl Sunday

January 28, 2021 admin 0

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer – (Source: blacknewschannel.com) – Fans looking for pregame entertainment before the Super Bowl will have another option this year. Shaquille O’Neal will be holding the virtual SHAQ Bowl on […]

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NBA Reporter and Analyst Sekou Smith Dies at 48 Due to COVID-19

January 27, 2021 admin 0

By Tim BontempsESPN (Source: www.espn.com) – Sekou Smith, a longtime NBA reporter and television analyst, died Tuesday after a battle with COVID-19. He was 48. A native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Smith went to college at […]

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