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Lisa Leslie Statue unveiled outside Crypto.com Arena
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — A statue of Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame member Lisa Leslie was…
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This Week in Black History, September 17, 1983
Vanessa Williams becomes the first Black woman to be crowned Miss America. Though smart, talented and beautiful, Williams was subjected…
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This Week in Black History, September 12, 1992
Post to This Week in Black History with photo BLACK 091026 Chicago physician Dr. Mae Jemison becomes the first African-American…
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Despite ‘racist imagery,’ Florida college revives its ‘gator bait’ cheer
By Mark Long Contributing Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The University of Florida revived its “gator bait” cheer Sept. 5…
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Young teens’ love of football outweighs the risks of playing
By Sophie Martin Contributing Writer SAN FRANCISCO — Billy, an 11th grader at Belmont Hill School in Belmont, Massachusetts, has…
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This Week in Black History, Sept. 5, 1960
Post to This Week in Black History with photo BLACK 090326 A young boxer named Cassius Clay won the gold…
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Rams owner Stan Kroenke to purchase Los Angeles Angels
Wave Wire Services ANAHEIM (CNS) — Rams owner Stan Kroenke added to his stable of sports franchises Sept. 1 when…
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Rule changes have HBCUs scrambling for new gridiron dollars
By Alanis Thames Contributing Writer MIAMI, Florida — Storied historically Black university Florida A&M will take on No. 7 Miami…
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Osaka channels NBA’s Allen Iverson; advances to second round at U.S. Open
Wave Wire Services NEW YORK (AP) — Naomi Osaka channeled Allen Iverson as part of her U.S. Open debut, and…
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A decade after Colin Kaepernick took a knee, the ripple effects continue
By Will Graves Contributing Writer SAN FRANCISCO — Nothing about NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick changed on that warm Southern California…
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