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    The N.C.A.A. and the richest college athletic conferences joined with plaintiffs’ lawyers on Friday to enter a $2.8 billion settlement agreement of their class-action antitrust lawsuit. The filing outlines in some detail how schools would be allowed for the first time to pay college athletes directly.

     All the hype aside, Richardson was never a sure thing to win an Olympic gold medal Saturday in the 100 meters. On a rainy and odd evening at the Stade de France, 23-year-old Julien Alfred from St. Lucia showed there’s more than one inspirational story, and more than one great sprinter, at this Olympic track meet.

  With the Olympics still abuzz over his .005-second victory in the 100, Lyles didn’t have much time to rest before moving to his next event. He is a heavy favorite in the 200 meters, his better race, and a race he has not lost since the Olympic final in Tokyo three years ago, where he finished third. Opening heats for the 200 were set for Monday night.

     The Bryon Allen-led media organization announced recently that it is increasing the ways HBCU sports fans will be able to consume live events for the 2024-25 season.

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    The Summer Olympics & Paralympics is an international sports event showcasing the world’s finest athletes and their contending spirits. Among these athletes, African Americans and those from the African Diaspora have especially performed enormously, outperforming others, and influencing generations. This article pays tribute to these athletes in Track, Tennis, Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball, Gymnastics, Swimming, and more for their tremendous achievements and present glorious athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

      Florida International University sophomore Oumy Diop is on the cusp of realizing her lifelong dream as she prepares to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Born and raised in Grenoble, France, to Senegalese parents, Diop will proudly represent Senegal in the 100-meter butterfly event.

Simone Biles made a spectacularly successful return to the Olympics by dominating the qualifying round despite a calf injury that would have sidelined most athletes.

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   “We are deeply saddened by the loss of our former women’s basketball student-athlete and GSU alumna, Jazmin Boyd,” Tigers athletic director Trayvean Scott said in a statement.  “Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends, teammates and all who were touched by her remarkable life.” We ask for everyone to keep the Boyd family in your prayers during this very difficult time.”