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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

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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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‘The Nigerian Nightmare’: The Chiefs Can Go Back-To-Back At Super Bowl LV

February 5, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off on ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’: The Chiefs Can Go Back-To-Back At Super Bowl LV

In the late ’80s and early ’90s, Christian Okoye punished defenses while playing running back for the Kansas City Chiefs. Teammate Irv Eatman appropriately labeled him “The Nigerian Nightmare” — a nickname that rang true […]

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Struggle For Black Head Coaching Opportunities Continues In NFL

February 5, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off on Struggle For Black Head Coaching Opportunities Continues In NFL

Lost somewhere behind the battle between the two quarterbacks, there will be another that may do more to define the outcome of Super Bowl LIV: Tampa Bay defensive coordinator Todd Bowles is charged with the […]

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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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Jean Lephare And DeeLow Diamond Man Create Beats For The Masters

February 3, 2021 zenger.news Comments Off on Jean Lephare And DeeLow Diamond Man Create Beats For The Masters

Next Sunday, Feb. 7, Leonard Fournette and Tyrann Mathieu will represent their respective teams, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and defending Super Bowl champions the Kansas City Chiefs, in Super Bowl LV. As Louisiana natives and […]

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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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