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COMMENTARY: African-American Quarterbacks in the NFL

December 3, 2018 Staff 0

By Tim Lacy Few people know the history of African-American quarterbacks in the NFL. This question has come to me, and I thought it to be a good idea to share.  When this question comes […]

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Thousands Attend Annual Northwest Classic

November 7, 2018 admin 0

Over 10,000 friends, family and alumnus of Raines and Ribault High schoolc onverged on Moncrief Road to witness the annual Northwest Football Classic between the two long time rivals. The Viking held off the Ribault […]

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Fans Cross the Pond to Cheer Jags as Losses Continue

November 2, 2018 admin 0

Last Sunday in London, the Jacksonville Jaguars disappointed faithful fans that made the trek to Great Britan with their fourth consecutive loss. The Jags fell to 3-5 on the season with the lost to the […]

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Retired NBA Star and ESPN Analyst Jalen Rose’s Tuition-Free High School Achieves 93 Percent Graduation Rate

October 29, 2018 Staff 0

Jalen Rose and a graduating class of the JRLA. (Photo credit: Gary North) by Christina Santi via ebony.com Other than being an ESPN analyst, Jalen Rose also works tirelessly to serve his local community. The […]

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Jemele Hill Confirms ESPN Exit

September 14, 2018 Staff 0

Sports journalist and commentator Jemele Hill has announced  that she would be leaving ESPN at after 12 years at the network. “Over the last several weeks, there have been a lot of rumors about my job status,” […]

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Nike Regains Share Losses Sparked by Controversial Kaepernick Campaign

September 10, 2018 Staff 0

Nike regains share losses sparked by controversial Kaepernick campaign More Nike shares recouped their losses on Monday after last selling off in the wake of a controversial advertising campaign, featuring former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin […]

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From the Sidelines: FAMU wins big in debut of new coach Willie Simmons

September 6, 2018 admin 0

By Charles Griggs It was a good look. The Florida A&M University Rattlers opened the 2018 football season with a 41-7 victory over the Ft. Valley State Wildcats in the Jake Gaither Classic. The game […]

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Fans Still Jubilant After Jags Lose Pre Seasoner Opener 20-24 Against Sainsts

August 24, 2018 admin 0

TIAA stadium was packed to capacity for last week’s season opener against the New Orleans Saints. Several backups on the Jacksonville Jaguars excelled despite the loss, Jags 20, New Orleans Saints, 24. Backup quarterback Cody […]

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Former NFL Wide Receiver Randy Moss is on the Receiving End of Hate Mail About His Tie Tributing Slain Men

August 20, 2018 Staff 0

Randy Moss, who was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, says he received hate mail for wearing a tie with names of black men and women shot to death by police or died […]

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LeBron James Opens I Promise School in Akron

July 31, 2018 Staff 0

By Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY Sports LeBron James’ new school is much more than a school. It meets the basic definition, of course, but not only will James’ I Promise School help some of Akron’s […]

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