Jets Embarrassed in Denver - The New York Beacon

As NIL rules go into effect, these NCAA athletes moved quickly to profit from name, image and likeness news -The Black Chronicle

Thursday marked the beginning of a new era in college sports as rules allowing athletes to benefit from their name, image and likeness went into effect around the

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Metro League Football Roundup 9-4-21 - The Seattle Medium

The Garfield Bulldogs scored 48-unanswered points as they posted a season opening win over Bainbridge Island. The post Metro League Football Roundup 9-4-21 appeared first on The Seattle Medium.

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Chargers Weekly- Chapter 19

The Los Angeles Chargers traveled to Las Vegas to play the new Las Vegas Raiders for the first time at Allegiant Stadium. The Thursday Night game, which kicks off Week 15 in the NFL marks the 122nd matchup in the series between the Chargers and Raiders. The Raiders were winners of the last three

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Weight Put On Mental Health At New Football Training Gym | The Florida Star | The Georgia Star

UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland — It’s a Saturday morning, and the new A&M Sports and Fitness is packed with high school and college football players slamming their bodies into tackling dummies and doing agility drills to work up a sweat. Defensive line coach Aaron Wallace wears protective gear to sustain

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AP Top 25 Takeaways: More games like BYU-Coastal Carolina? | The Atlanta Voice

College football needs more games like BYU-Coastal Carolina. The eighth-ranked Cougars and No. 14 Chanticleers put on an intense and chippy show Saturday with a thrilling end reminiscent of the Titans-Rams Super Bowl in 2000. The result was a wild celebration in Conway, South Carolina, after the

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Rivera Rolled the Dice and Lost - The New York Beacon

Photo: Special to the NY Beacon By Andrew Rosario The New York Giants hosted division rival the Washington Football Team (formerly Redskins) at MetLife Stadium looking to avoid a 0-6 start for the first time since 2013. Washington, under new head coach Ron

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Source: The New York Beacon - Arming Black Millennials With Information

The L.A. Rams Stayed Relentless Against the Arizona Cardinals - Los Angeles Sentinel

The Los Angeles Rams now executed their eighth win of the season after defeating the Arizona Cardinals. Now they set their sights on preparing for the New England Patriots, who they will host on

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South Carolina State stifles Alabama State in impressive 14-7 road victory

Photo: South Carolina State Athletics MONTGOMERY, AL.— After a long hiatus, South Carolina State returned to the field in impressive style knocking off SWAC foe Alabama State 14-7 on the…

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Nicholls State-Memphis game circles former high school star back to his local roots - TSDMemphis.com

by Liaudwin Saulsberry Jr. - Dewayne Betts Jr. has traveled a winding road from football star at KIPP Collegiate School to defensive back at Nicholls State University, never losing touch with the city of Memphis. “The city of Memphis helped develop me into the person that I became,” said

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Source: TSDMemphis.com - The New Tri-State Defender - TSDMemphis.com

Super rematch: Hill burned Bucs repeatedly in 1st meeting - Black News Channel

By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer Tyreek Hill sprinted past cornerback Carlton Davis again, caught the ball in stride and then cut so sharply that safety Mike Edwards ended up flailing at him with one arm near the sideline. Hill casually jogged a few more yards before pausing at the goal line and

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Emmitt Smith

Born on May 15, 1969, in Pensacola, Florida Emmitt Smith wished to be one of the Dallas Cowboys from a young age but the enthusiastic individual had to face many struggles before he could pursue a career in professional football. Belonging to a financially weak family, Smith had to juggle between

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With stylish win, Ole Miss proves they're serious contenders for SEC West Crown | The Atlanta Voice

As week one of college football ended on Labor Day in Atlanta, it resulted in the Ole Miss Rebels dominating the Louisville Cardinals 43-24 in the Chick-Fil-A Kickoff Game. In case you missed it, the Rebels finished with 569 yards of total offense while out rushing the Cardinals on the ground

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Chip Taylor on managing a challenging time in sports -

The pandemic has flipped college sports literally and virtually upside down since last spring. Volleyball finished its 2021 season earlier this month instead of last fall. Source

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Former Black Iowa Football Players Demand Firing Of Coaching Staff Over Alleged Racial Issues

They are also asking for a $20 million settlement.

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3 impressions from Georgia's 41-24 loss to Alabama | The Atlanta Voice

Let's hear it Georgia fans. Another year, another early loss, and Alabama continues to own us. I’m pretty sure you said or heard these things so far: “Stetson Bennett sucks, put J.T. [Daniels] in!” “Georgia is never going to win a championship!” “Fire Kirby Smart!” (Yes, we have a few people that

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Walter Payton

Walter Payton was an American footballer who played for the Chicago Bears. He was born in Columbia, Mississippi on July 25, 1953 to Peter and Alyne Payton. He had two siblings and was a member of the Boy Scouts, Little League, and the local church. He also played in the marching band at his high

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Alabama State’s Ryan Nettles named finalist for Jerry Rice Award

Photo: Alabama State Athletics MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Ryan Nettles was named as one of 16 finalists for the Jerry Rice Award, which is presented to the national freshman of the…

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Source: The Black Chronicle

23 More Clemson Football Players Test Positive For Coronavirus

Clemson University, known for its storied football program, has reported that 23 people in connection to the team have tested positive for

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Source: Cassius | born unapologetic | News, Style, Culture

USC is Looking to Build on Winning Season - Los Angeles Sentinel

After demanding Governor Gavin Newsom to allow them to compete, the USC Trojans dominated their unprecedented season in 2020. After going undefeated in their five-game season, they fell short 24-31 to the Oregon

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Smith caps his Heisman season by leading Alabama to another title – Florida Courier

BY JORDAN MCPHERSON MIAMI HERALD/TNS DeVonta Smith ran into the end zone at Hard Rock Stadium untouched — again — and pointed his right index finger toward the sky. The Heisman Trophy winner, a likely top five pick in this year’s NFL Draft (hello, Miami Dolphins?), arguably the single-handed best

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William "Willie the Pro" Thrower (1930-2002)

William ‘Willie the Pro” Thrower was the first African American to play as a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). Thrower was born on March 22, 1930, in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. Although his statistics as a college and high school football player are good, and his pro

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College football picks, schedule: Predictions against the spread, odds for top 25 games today in Week 1 news -The Black Chronicle

The first week of the 2021 college football season already has three days in the books, but there's three more to go with an absolutely loaded slate Saturday filled

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Patriots Shutout Chargers in Dominating 45-0 Victory - Los Angeles Sentinel

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick schemed up a game plan of perfection when facing rookie quarterback Justin Herbert. The post Patriots Shutout Chargers in Dominating 45-0 Victory appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.

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Fantasy Football Rankings 2021: Sleepers by same model that predicted A.J. Brown's huge season news -The Black Chronicle

Broncos running back Melvin Gordon was among the top Fantasy football sleepers last season, rushing for 986 yards and nine touchdowns. Gordon has scored at least nine touchdowns and

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Zimbabwe: Is Sport Worth It?

STANDING in the baking heat for hours on end, with no protection from the blazing sun, dust being whisked up into our face, the glare bouncing off the brown earth and piercing our eyes, while we are only occasionally called into action; standing in the freezing cold with a biting, driving wind

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Student Athlete of the Week: Kendrick "Ju Ju" Jennings | Dallas Weekly

We at the Dallas Weekly can’t wait to see what Ju Ju does in the future. But for now, we are delighted to name Kendrick Jennings our Student Athlete of the Week!

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USC Remains Undefeated In 38-13 Blowout Win Over Washington State - Los Angeles Sentinel

The Washington State Cougars were no match for the undefeated Trojans at their home stadium, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sunday night. The No. 16 USC Trojans were led by second-year quarterback Kedon Slovis to a 38-13 record-setting

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Wilson's 4 TD passes gives Seahawks a win over Falcons | The Florida Star | The Georgia Star

Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta – Russell Wilson and the Seahawks were charged up and focused on beating the Atlanta Falcons in their first game of the 2020 season on Sunday in Atlanta. Wilson’s four touchdown passes lifted the Seahawks over the Falcons 38-25. Wilson completed 31 of 35 passes for

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Panthers rebound from last week's loss, overpowers Warhawks | The Atlanta Voice

Last Saturday’s game against Coastal Carolina left a bad taste in the mouths of Georgia State Panthers fans and players. Being shutout 51-0 at home can test a player’s mentality, confidence, and play. The great news for the Panthers is that the offense looked like their usual form dropping

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Sam Cunningham, who starred at USC and in NFL, dies at 71 - Los Angeles Sentinel

Sam “Bam” Cunningham, an All-American fullback at Southern California whose performance against Alabama was credited with helping to integrate football in the South and who went on to a record-setting career with the New England

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