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They did again. For the first time since 2009-2010, the Twins are in the playoffs in back-to-back seasons.

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As the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame in downtown Atlanta re-opens its doors this week, it will unveil its latest special exhibit featuring a collection of stories, artifacts, and college football treasures from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). “The College Football

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Source: The Atlanta Voice

Matt Barnes Says the NBA and NFL Have Racist Owners Who Are Just Like Former Clippers Owner Donald Sterling

Before Donald Trump sat in the Oval Office and was accused of being a racist, there was another Donald that made headlines for the same thing: Former Los

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Source: Visit Atlanta Black Star For African-American | Black News and Information

College student one of few Blacks doing hockey play-by-play

Last winter William 'Trey' Matthews was officially named the voice of the Adrian (Mich.) College Bulldogs women’s hockey team. Source

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Source: MN Spokesman Recorder

NFL to Play National National Anthem Before Week 1 games Free Press of Jacksonville

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 Evry Voice And Sing,” widely known [...]

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Source: Free Press of Jacksonville – Florida’s First Coast Quality Black Weekly

Racial mistreatment still in play for off-field Black NFL players.

It has been proven over time that even professional athletes can be subjected to racist behavior, actions, and discrimination regardless of their fame and fortune. When they are not on the playing field or court, Black athletes are still people in society. It is also important that the stories of

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Source: ThyBlackMan

Bubba Wallace Rolls on Despite Incident

Bubba Wallace and NASCAR drivers continued to put on a show of unity after weeks of turmoil and protest in the country. Before the race at Talladega Speedway all 39 drivers and crew member pushed Wallace’s 43 car to the front of the field as a show of support.

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Source: Observer News Group – Group Newspapers of Southern California

Ravens Quarterback Cancels Florida Event Amid Virus Surge - Black News Channel

AP/BNC Contributor BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has canceled his annual Funday with LJ event in Florida due to surging coronavirus cases in the state and strict gathering limits. Jacksons third annual event was set to be held Saturday and Sunday in his hometown of

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The NBA and Players Meet to Determine Action on Social Justice Issues - Black Enterprise

The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association have announced they are addressing the social justice issues that have been engulfing the country

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Source: Black Enterprise - The Premier Resource for Black Entrepreneurs and Career, Tech, and Money Content for Black People - Black Ent

Bubba Wallace Responds to FBIs Investigation That Determined He Wasnt a Victim of a Hate Crime

After a day-long investigation, the FBI has concluded that Bubba Wallace, the only Black full-time driver in the NASCAR Cup series, was not a victim []

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Sports moves ahead amidst great uncertainty

Many sports fans are roaring to proceed with games, but do we really need such distractions at this time? Source

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Source: MN Spokesman Recorder

GRIZZ TRACK: Set for Orlando takeoff; roster moves - TSDMemphis.com

The Memphis Grizzlies head to Orlando on Wednesday (July 8) for the restart of the pandemic-shortened NBA season and a full-speed run at the playoffs. All NBA players have the option to opt out of the restart for various reasons. None of the Grizzlies players has indicated they would not be a part

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

WNBA Players Want Georgia Senator Ousted as Atlanta Dreams Co-Owner After Criticizing Black Protesters

Republican Georgia Sen.Kelly Loeffler has been a co-owner of the Atlanta Dreamfor nearly a decade. But if some WNBA players get their way, shell eventually []

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AP Source: NFL to Open Games With Black National Anthem | Afro

By ROB MAADDI, AP Pro Football Writer Lift Evry Voice and Sing will be performed live or played before The Star-Spangled Banner prior to each NFL game during Week 1 and the league is considering putting names of victims of police brutality on helmet decals or jersey patches, a person familiar with

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16 of 302 Players Tested Ahead of The NBA Restart Have COVID-19

In a joint statement, the NBA and National Basketball Players Association confirmed that 16 players tested positive for COVID-19 out of the 302 tests conducted on Tuesday (Jun.23).

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New York Knicks owner James L. Dolan is “not racist”.

Unfortunately, it is too little too late. Since the Knicks as an organization were quiet following the killing of George Floyd that speaks louder than any secondary statement. It would benefit Dolan to take heed to Angela Davis’ quote, “In a racist society, it is not enough to be non-racist, we

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Netflix and Ava DuVernay to Focus on Kaepernicks HS Years in Colin in Black & White - Black Enterprise

Ava DuVernay and Colin Kaepernick have joined together to present a limited 6-part Netflix series 'Colin in Black White'

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Source: Black Enterprise - The Premier Resource for Black Entrepreneurs and Career, Tech, and Money Content for Black People - Black Ent

Multiple NFL Teams Reportedly Express Interest In Signing Colin Kaepernick

After four years away from the NFL and going from a quarterback to a freedom fighter along the way, Colin Kaepernick now has the interest of more than one

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Nation’s Oldest Rodeo Still On In Okmulgee: Roy LeBlanc Invitational Rodeo Marks 65th Year | The Oklahoma Eagle

The Oklahoma Eagle Newswire Okmulgee, Okla. – The 65th annual Okmulgee Roy LeBlanc Invitational Rodeo, the nation’s oldest all-black professional rodeo event, has announced plans to proceed with staging this year’s program in August as it considers different scenarios related to the global

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Source: The Oklahoma Eagle

DW Sports Zone: Mahomes Breaks The Bank | Dallas Weekly

A couple of months ago I wrote an article on Dak Prescott wanting to be the highest paid quarterback in NFL history. I forewarned the masses that whatever Dak signed for via long term deal or franchise tag. The Kansas City Chief leader (Mahomes) would get the largest contract in sports

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Source: Dallas Weekly

Ramos penalty again proves the difference as Real win in Bilbao - Stabroek News

BILBAO, (Reuters) Sergio Ramos was once again Real Madrid’s hero from the penalty spot as his side beat Athletic Bilbao 1-0 away from home yesterday for a seventh consecutive victory which saw them wrap their tentacles ever tighter around the La Liga

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Ciara shares reality of pregnancy in a pandemic: I wanted to be really cautious - TheGrio

Its challenging enough to be pregnant. Your body goes through so many changes and your emotions may be all over the place. But for those who are pregnant during the novel coronavirus pandemic, the stress and worry go up several notches. Singer/actress Ciara is one of those women. Shes set to have

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Mavs Officials Talk Return of NBA Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic

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