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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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Dave Roberts Becomes Second Black Manager to Win the World Series

October 28, 2020 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE By Stacey Brown — The Dodgers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 in Game 6 at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas, the first-time Major League Baseball held the Fall Classic at a […]

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MLB Great Bob Gibson Dies at 84

October 27, 2020 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Gibson emerged as a raw, but immensely talented rookie who would not be denied stardom. He became a full-time starting pitcher in July 1961 and earned his first All-Star appearance in 1962. […]

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Serena Williams Talks Industry Doubles Standards & ‘Problems’ Being A Black Woman

October 27, 2020 admin 0

By  Ny MaGee – *Serena Williams chatted with her ex-boyfriend and friend, rapper Common, for ESPN’s “The Undefeated,” and she explained how if she were a man, she would have long ago been considered the greatest of all time. […]

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Jeff Garcia Criticizes Patriots’ Cam Newton for his Clothing Choices: ‘Why are you dressing like that?’

October 26, 2020 admin 0

By Chris Bengel – The four-time Pro Bowl quarterback had some strong words for the Patriots signal caller The New England Patriots were no match for the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday as they got blown out, 33-6. In the […]

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Jaguars Working Remotely After Positive COVID-19 Test

October 22, 2020 admin 0

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars are the latest NFL team dealing with a positive COVID-19 test. The Jaguars said Saturday that a practice squad player has tested positive for the coronavirus. The initial […]

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