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Panthers Hire Peterson, NHL’s First Black Assistant GM

November 19, 2020 admin 0

By STEPHEN WHYNO – The Florida Panthers on Tuesday hired Brett Peterson as an assistant general manager, making him the first Black executive to hold that position in the NHL. Peterson’s hiring comes days after the […]

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Before Colin Kaepernick, Syracuse 8 Were Football Protest Pioneers

November 17, 2020 admin 0

By Stephen Edelson – Asbury Park Press – The landscape included high-profile athletes protesting racial injustice, overheated rhetoric and push-back from hallowed institutions. Sound familiar? While those flashbacks are from a half-century ago, they could […]

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Better Late Than Never: Augusta National Finally Salutes Trailblazer Lee Elder

November 11, 2020 admin 0

By Adam Schupak  – AUGUSTA, Ga. – Forty-five years after Lee Elder became the first Black man to play in the Masters, he finally is being recognized by the club for his trailblazing achievement. Fred Ridley, Chairman […]

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Brewers reliever Devin Williams is the 2020 National League Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year

November 10, 2020 admin 0

By Tom Haudricourt  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Devin Williams became the third player in club history to win rookie of the year honors, claiming the 2020 Jackie Robinson award in the […]

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LeBron James on Mission to Solve Murder of His Close Friend’s Sister

November 9, 2020 admin 0

Published  November 5, 2020 By  Ny MaGee – *LeBron James is demanding justice for the sister of his friend Brandon Weems, who was discovered in her bedroom with a gunshot wound to the head.  Ericka Weems, 37, was […]

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Racial Equity and the Pandemic: How a Collegiate Football Player is Tackling Both

November 6, 2020 admin 0

By Ann Scott Tyson Staff writer – Washington State University defensive lineman Dallas Hobbs walks through a vast but largely deserted campus athletic complex in Pullman, a quiet college town surrounded by golden fields of freshly cut spring […]

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Opinion | Sports and Politics Have Never Been Separate

November 5, 2020 admin 0

By Yassie Buchanan, Opinions Columnist – Throughout history, athletes have used their platforms to make political statements and have consistently received unnecessary backlash. It is not uncommon to hear people complain about the intersection between […]

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The NFL is Confronting Racism, But Are Black Quarterbacks Continuing to be Stereotyped?

November 4, 2020 admin 0

By Calum Trenaman, CNN – To his frustration, they talked about Patrick Mahomes’ arm rather than his decision making as if brawn somehow mattered more than brain. Despite monetary success and awards, Black quarterbacks, past and present, […]

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LeBron James Officially Endorses Joe Biden after Donald Trump’s Latest Attacks

November 3, 2020 admin 0

By Ryan Young – Yahoo Sports – Not that it comes as a surprise, but LeBron James officially took a side in the presidential race ahead of Election Day on Tuesday. James — who has been […]

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NBA Legends Spread Voting Awareness in Virtual Pep Rally

October 29, 2020 admin 0

By Daniel Kucin Jr.  –  Ten-time NBA All-Star Chris Paul, Toronto Raptors legend Vince Carter, sports analyst Matt Barnes and recording artist Chika recently joined forces with The Hustlers Guild to host a powerful voter […]

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