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Morgan State University Alum Alfonzo Graham signs with The Steelers
Former Morgan State University running back Alfonzo Graham has signed an undrafted free-agent contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers. […]
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Grambling’s Legendary, Record Setting Coach, the Great Eddie Robinson
By Sylvester “Nunnie” Robinson and Coach Joe Redmond As we chronicle the iconic HBCU coaches, one common denominator is becoming consistently apparent: men larger than life, innately intelligent, naturally competitive, leaders of young men, charismatic […]
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Vida Blue, who led Oakland to 3 World Series titles, dies at 73
Vida Blue, a hard-throwing left-hander who became one of baseball’s biggest draws in the early 1970s and helped lead the brash A’s to three straight World Series titles before his career was derailed by drug problems, died Saturday, according to the team. He was 73. […]
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In new VR, role-playing gives insight into racism
New virtual reality technology is allowing users to experience the triumphs and discrimination of a Negro League-era baseball player — or how to deal with xenophobia as a Muslim on a plane. […]
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Grizzlies suspend Ja Morant after another gun video appears on social media
Ja Morant was suspended by the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday after he appeared to be holding a gun in another social media video that was streamed live on Instagram. […]
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Jackie Robinson Foundation, LADF Celebrate Milestones
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) as well as the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation’s (LADF) 10 years Reimagined Anniversary. To celebrate the milestone, LADF honored 10 Dodgers Foundation JRF scholars at Dodgers Stadium during Jackie Robinson Day. […]
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Nunnie on the Sideline
Last week I alerted you to a subject that I believe may prove controversial, impractical, or implausible but one that I hoped would at least generate some serious contemplation and consideration. In today’s political climate and division, I believe that our high school and college athletes no longer have the luxury of straddling the fence when faced with the choice of selecting a college to attend and compete athletically. […]
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Nicole Lynn Becomes First Black Woman Agent To Represent A Player In The Super Bowl
`Sports agent Nicole Lynn has made history again as the first Black woman agent to represent a player in the National Football League (NFL) in the Super Bowl this year. She is representing Jalen Hurts, an American football quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles. There’s some Black history associated with the 2023 Super Bowl, thanks to the two teams who’ll be playing. For the first time in NFL history, two Black quarterbacks will be playing in hopes of leading their team to victory. […]
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US sprinter, Olympic medalist Tori Bowie dies at 32
“USATF is deeply saddened by the passing of Tori Bowie, a three-time Olympic medalist and two-time world champion,” USA Track and Field CEO Max Siegel said in a statement. “A talented athlete, her impact on the sport is immeasurable, and she will be greatly missed.” […]
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Nunnie on the Sideline
We begin this week by introducing the first of a series of articles related to some of the great HBCU coaches prior to integration. The concept was originally broached to publisher Bobby Henry by former Dillard and Miami Jackson Coach, Joe Redmond. I was immediately fascinated by the idea because, like him, I am a product of that era – 50s & 60s. Black college football was replete with great coaches, players, pageantry and tradition. We begin with Big John Merritt and his impact on the game. We welcome your participation and contributions through questions and comments. I am especially appealing to JSU, TSU & HBCUS generally from that time frame, people like Dr. Malcom Black, a JSU grad. […]