Failing on the Biggest Stage: My Olympic Story

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Failing on the Biggest Stage: My Olympic Story

I left the track in shock, asking myself, “What did I do wrong? Is this really how the story ends?”

NASCAR released the picture of the noose that was found in Bubba Wallace’s garage stall and it left no doubt that it was indeed one. The release of the picture comes days after the FBI declared that the noose found in Wallace’s garage had been there since last year. They maintained that it was not

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NBA won’t bar coaches from ‘bubble’ solely due to age - Stabroek News

The NBA will not exclude coaches from participating in the season’s resumption near Orlando based solely on their age, coaches union president Rick Carlisle said yesterday. The article NBA won’t bar coaches from ‘bubble’ solely due to age appeared first on Stabroek News.

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The NFL Plans To Play The Black National Anthem Before Week 1 Games - The Seattle Medium

The NFL plans to have the song "Lift Every Voice and Sing" -- known as the Black national anthem -- performed live or played before every game in Week 1 of the NFL season. The post The NFL Plans To Play The Black National Anthem Before Week 1 Games appeared first on The Seattle Medium.

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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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The ball is in Vikings’ court!

'Our ownership has made financial commitments to promote change and give our players the platform to support the programs and things that they feel very strong about.' Source

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Sponsor FedEx asks Redskins to Change Their Name - Black News Channel

AP/BNC Contributor WASHINGTON (AP) — The title sponsor of the Washington Redskins stadium wants the NFL team to change its name. We have communicated to the team in Washington our request that they change the team name, FedEx said in a statement Thursday. The company paid the team $205 million in

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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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WNBA Champion Maya Moore Succeeds in Her Pursuit of Justice and Freedom for Jonathan Irons - Houston Forward Times

On Wednesday, July 1, 2020, Jonathan Irons emerged from Jefferson City Correctional Center a free The post WNBA Champion Maya Moore Succeeds in Her Pursuit of Justice and Freedom for Jonathan Irons appeared first on Houston Forward Times.

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Sportsmen Club awards Mary Garber scholarship - WS Chronicle

Last week, the Winston-Salem Sportsmen Club presented their 2020 Mary Garber Scholarship at the Winston Lake YMCA. This year’s recipient is Tatiyana Cannon of Parkland High School. The post Sportsmen Club awards Mary Garber scholarship appeared first on WS Chronicle.

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Kobe Bryant honored on covers of NBA 2K21 Mamba Forever edition

When NBA 2K21 is released on September 4, 2020, the iconic video game will honor NBA player, Kobe Bryant. It will be called the Mamba Forever edition. The post Kobe Bryant honored on covers of NBA 2K21 Mamba Forever edition appeared first on TheGrio.

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No reason to doubt integrity of 2011 World Cup final, says ICC - Stabroek News

(Reuters) The International Cricket Council (ICC) will not launch an investigation into match fixing claims linked with the 2011 World Cup final due to a lack of supporting evidence, anti-corruption unit general manager Alex Marshall said

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Lack of Black players in county cricket not good enough, says Atherton - Stabroek News

LONDON, (Reuters) The lack of Black players in county cricket is “clearly not good enough” according to former England captain Michael Atherton. The article Lack of Black players in county cricket not good enough, says Atherton appeared first on Stabroek News.

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Mavs Officials Talk Return of NBA Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic

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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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Nationals Cancel Workout Amid Coronavirus Testing Delays

The Washington Nationals canceled a Monday workout due to stalled coronavirus test results, one day after the team announced that two of its players had tested positive for the virus.

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NASCAR raises the bar - WS Chronicle

NASCAR raises the bar The post NASCAR raises the bar appeared first on WS Chronicle.

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ECB says new diversity plans to tackle ‘uncomfortable truths’ - Stabroek News

LONDON, (Reuters) The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said yesterday a range of measures aimed at strengthening its inclusion and diversity strategy would deal with some “uncomfortable

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MLB to return to play in late July | The Crusader Newspaper Group

Major League Baseball will look to kick off the 2020 baseball season on either Thursday July 23rd or Friday July 24th, according to Commissioner of Baseball Robert D. Manfred, Jr. last week. Manfred said Major League Baseball anticipates beginning its 2020 regular season approximately one month

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Hamilton and other F1 drivers take a knee in Austria - Stabroek News

SPIELBERG, Austria, (Reuters) Six-times world champion Lewis Hamilton and a majority of Formula One’s 20 drivers took a knee on the starting grid before yesterday’s season-opening Austrian Grand Prix in a stance against

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Super Bowl Champion Patrick Mahomes Joins LeBron James More Than A Vote Organization

James announced Monday (Jun.22) night that Super Bowl champion, Patrick Mahomes is the latest big-name athlete to join the organization whose primary goal is to energize and inform African-American voters.

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Jenna Smith makes U of Illinois Hall of Fame

Jenna Smith was among 15 former student-athletes named to the Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2020. Source

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Barbados, St Vincent PMs hail Sir Everton as more than just a top cricketer - Stabroek News

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Amid glowing tributes paid to the cricketing excellence of late West Indies legend Sir Everton Weekes, Prime Minister Mia Mottley and her Vincentian counterpart have drawn attention to his brilliance and how he was able to rise above hardship to become one of the

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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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Report: Cam Newtons Patriots Contract Terms Include Only $550K Guaranteed Free Press of Jacksonville

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 Networks Ian Rapoport, Newton will earn a [...]

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NC governor condemns speedway owners Bubba Rope for sale post

One North Carolina racetrack owner named Mike Fulp opted to mock Wallace by posting an advertisement on Facebook Marketplace. The post NC governor, activists condemn speedway owner who posted Bubba Rope for sale appeared first on TheGrio.

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Archer to join England training after negative COVID-19 test - Stabroek News

(Reuters) Fast bowler Jofra Archer has been cleared to join England’s training squad ahead of their three-test series against West Indies after testing negative for COVID-19, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said

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GABF to participate in FIBA U17 Skills Challenge - Stabroek News

Following the cancellation of the 2020 U17 Basketball World Cup by the world governing body due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation (GABF), has confirmed their participation in the International Federation of Association Basketball (FIBA) ‘FIBA U17 Skills

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