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     Advancement of Blacks In Sports Announces 2023 Coaches Watchlist “As part of our mission to help advance Blacks in sports, it is important to recognize some of the best in the business as voted by their peers,” said ABIS founder Gary Charles. “Congratulations to all of the coaches who were selected to our 2022-2023 Basketball Watchlist.

      Since the dawn of time Black women have been the voice of change. Through their determination and knowledge they have sparked momentum to trailblaze a path for future generations of women, and sports are no different. Black women have made their mark in the industry breaking barriers to give all women and people of color a place in athletics, even before the passing of Title IX, which was made to put an end to sex-based discrimination. Let’s kick off Women’s History Month with four athletes that influenced the games we know today. 

  In the end, Sykes’ brutal honesty is much needed.  Fixing things often requires growing pain.  Nonetheless, repair is never easy.  It takes a team effort and it takes investment in repairs.  FAMU’s Investing in Champions campaign was an absolute game changer for the department.  It was the first major initiative that fostered investment beyond the transactional sale of tickets and parking.  Over time the financials of it have needed to be adjusted, but the core of the initiative is vital to the success of the FAMU Department of Athletics.

 Linebacker and defensive end Isaiah Land properly represented the Florida A&M Rattlers at Thursday’s NFL Scouting Combine.

Objectives of the program are to raise awareness of the many opportunities available within the industry, increase understanding of skills necessary to secure specific positions and to provide an opportunity to network and connect to opportunities for employment.

     In a successful night of celebrating athleticism and scholarship, Pigskin Club of Washington held its annual Fall Sports Awards Banquet on Feb. 24 at the Pryzbyla Center on the campus of Catholic University.

  Inspired by that moment, Douglas went on to create and coach the New York Renaissance, which was founded exactly 100 years ago this month. More commonly known as the Rens, they were the first Black-owned, all-Black professional basketball team in history.

     The only HBCU swim and diving program in the country, Howard, scored 928 points during the five-day span of the championships.

The John Marshall Justices of Richmond’s John Marshall High School are, once again, number one in the nation and undefeated. Yes, Virginia, the best high school basketball team in America is on their way to another round of playoffs that may result in another national championship.

     This same Eric Bieniemy has also become the face of failure on the NFL’s part in making sure excellent, proven Black top assistant coaches get a fair shot at the ultimate promotion when head-coach openings arise.