by Anissa Durham This story was originally published in Word In Black. Simone Biles came back with a vengeance. The 27-year-old has officially become the most decorated U.S. gymnast in world […]
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HBCU Swingman Classic Showcases Black Talent in MLB All-Star Week
The HBCU Swingman Classic was held at Globe Life Field to showcase the talent of players from historically Black colleges and universities, with the American League winning the game 5-4, and Grambling State’s Tiger Borom being named MVP.
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HBCU Swingman Classic: A Celebration of Black History and Future Stars in MLB
The 2024 MLB All-Star Week kicked off with the second annual HBCU Swingman Classic, a celebration of the rich history and exceptional talent of HBCU baseball programs.
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Strike 3: Negro Leagues, Fake Nostalgia and White Fragility
Originally published in Word In Black by Joseph Williams and Liz Courquet-Lesaulnier Back when he played, baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson was a great hitter in pressure situations. He […]
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Arike Ogunbowale Opts Out of USA Basketball Women’s National Team, Cites Subjective Selection
Arike Ogunbowale of the Dallas Wings has withdrawn her name from the USA Basketball Women’s national team pool, citing her belief that she would not be selected due to subjective team selection.
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Celtics Triumph over Mavericks, Earning Historic NBA Title
The Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 88-106 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, breaking the tie between the two historic franchises and making the Celtics the most decorated NBA franchise in the association’s history.
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Dorrough Music Set To Perform At Half-Time During Game 3 of The NBA Finals
This year marks the 15th anniversary of Dorrough Music’s triple-platinum classic, “Ice Cream Paint Job”, and he has been celebrating all year! First, he announced his partnership with Rogue Shop […]
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Mavs win in 5, Advance to NBA Finals
By Rashad Miller, The Uncool Urban The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals on Wednesday night after missing the opportunity to sweep […]
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T-Wolves Force Game 5, Mavs Backcourt Takes Responsibility for Loss
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Dallas Mavericks 105-100 in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals, with Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns scoring a combined 54 points, while Kyrie Irving and Luka Dončić led the way for Dallas.
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Dallas Mavs Just One Win Away From NBA Finals
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-107 to take a 3-0 lead in the series, with Kyrie Irving and Luka Dončić scoring 33 points each, and Dereck Lively II suffering a neck sprain.