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Warriors’ Stephen Curry Blasts NFL’s ‘Black National Anthem’ Idea

July 7, 2020 admin 0

By Marty Fenn – The NFL announced earlier this week it would play “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing,” more commonly known as the Black national anthem, prior to each Week 1 matchup. It would seem […]

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The Nashville Stars Could be MLB’s Next Team – and Baseball’s First Black-Owned Club

July 7, 2020 admin 0

Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred has more power than anyone in baseball, but he can’t unilaterally implement change. He can’t force the white owners to hire Black general managers and executives. He can’t command […]

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Today In Sports History: Althea Gibson Becomes 1st Black Player to Win Wimbledon Singles Title

July 6, 2020 admin 0

Here’s a look back at sports happenings on this date in history, July 6: Althea Gibson becomes the first black to win a title at the All England Lawn Tennis Club by beating Darlene Hard […]

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NFL to Play National National Anthem Before Week 1 games

July 3, 2020 Staff 0

by Jack Baer The pregame festivities during Week 1 of this year’s NFL season are reportedly going to include a new song. The NFL is planning to have “Lift Ev’ry Voice And Sing,” widely known […]

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Report: Cam Newton’s Patriots Contract Terms Include Only $550K Guaranteed

July 2, 2020 admin 0

By MIKE CHIARI – The New England Patriots are reportedly taking on very little risk when it comes to the one-year contract they signed quarterback Cam Newton to this week. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Newton will earn a […]

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The 2020 U.S. Open Will Go On — Without Fans — in August

June 22, 2020 admin 0

By Lindsay Kimble / People.com – “The USTA will take extraordinary precautions to protect players and staff, including robust testing, additional cleaning, extra locker room space, and dedicated housing & transportation,” New York Governor Andrew […]

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Chargers Coach Anthony Lynn Says Colin Kaepernick On Team’s Radar For Potential Workout List

June 17, 2020 admin 0

By Jarrett Bell- Colin Kaepernick may be a step closer to an NFL return as at least one team – the Los Angeles Chargers – is considering the exiled quarterback as a potential option. Chargers coach […]

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NFL Commissioner Encourages Teams to Hire Colin Kaepernick

June 16, 2020 admin 0

By Jeanette Torres-Perez, ABC News  (NEW YORK) — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday said he would “welcome” Colin Kaepernick back into the league and would “encourage” a team to sign the 32-year-old quarterback.Kaepernick has not […]

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Malcolm Jenkins Says NFL Won’t Be ‘On The Right Side Of History’ Until it Addresses Kaepernick

June 11, 2020 admin 0

By Wilson Wong- The New Orleans Saints safety criticized the commissioner for the way the league has handled player protests against police brutality. New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins criticized the NFL and Commissioner Roger […]

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Wes Unseld, NBA Rookie Of Year And MVP In 1969, Dies At 74

June 11, 2020 admin 0

By Howard Fendrich— Wes Unseld, the workmanlike Hall of Fame center who led Washington to its only NBA championship and was chosen one of the 50 greatest players in league history, died Tuesday after a […]

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