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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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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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Despite U.S. Open loss, Venus Williams declines to ponder her future in tennis
By Stephen Whyno Contributing Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Venus Williams bowed out of her 26th U.S. Open singles appearance…
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Black rugby trailblazer Billy Boston ‘was everybody’s hero’
By Steve Douglas Contributing Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) – Black rugby league great Billy Boston, who blazed a trail for…
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Buss siblings double-down on sale of Lakers, despite Jeanie Buss’ opposition
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The five Buss family siblings who announced plans to sell the family’s stake in…
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Orel Hershiser receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Wave Wire Services HOLLYWOOD — Record-setting Dodger pitcher-turned-broadcaster Orel Hershiser received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Aug.…
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