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The best players for the 2021 season, 99 club news -The Black Chronicle
Training camps begin for all 32 NFL teams this week, which means Madden NFL 22 season is almost upon us. This year's version of the video game will be released… The post The best players for the 2021 season, 99 club appeared first on The Black Chronicle.
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Jets Upset Rams in 23-20 Stunner; Picking Up First Win in 51 Weeks - Los Angeles Sentinel
Not many wins or losses can carry the weight as embarrassing just by the sheer result of victory or defeat but that is the reality when facing a winless team. The post Jets Upset Rams in 23-20 Stunner; Picking Up First Win in 51 Weeks appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.
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Jennifer King Becomes First Black Female Assistant Coach in the NFL
Washington D.C.’s Washington’s Football Team made history after naming Jennifer King their Assistant Running Backs Coach for the 2021-2022 football season, making her the first Black female assistant in the
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A&M defeats Alabama State in 79th Magic City Classic
WSFA Staff     Alabama A&M defeated Alabama State 38-14 in the 79th annual Magic City Classic. The game was rescheduled from the fall and featured no tailgating and no bands. A&M (4-0, 3-0 Southwestern Athletic Conference) wins its first Eastern Division crown since 2011 and will face Arkansas-Pine
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Deacon Jones
David Jones, also known as Deacon Jones, was a former professional American football player born on December 9, 1938 in Eatonville, Florida. He was an active sportsman during his childhood and played football, baseball, and basketball. He developed a tumor in his thigh as a teenager which he had to
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Panthers drop season opener to 19 ranked Louisiana in OT | The Atlanta Voice
It was almost too good to be true. Another Georgia State Panthers upset against a ranked team, except it was not. The 19 ranked Ragin Cajuns of Louisiana fought back after being down 14 points to defeat the Panthers 34-31 in overtime. Ragin Cajuns running back Elijah Mitchell broke loose for the
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CBS Sports Airing 5-Hour ‘Portraits In Black’ Special Focusing On Black Athletes’ Experience With Racism In Sports And Society – Free Press of Jacksonville
CBS Sports announced Monday that the network is devoting five hours this Sunday, September 6 to a special set of programming focused on the black athlete experience and the intersection of racism with sports and [...]
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Zimbabwe: Is Sport Worth It?
STANDING in the baking heat for hours on end, with no protection from the blazing sun, dust being whisked up into our face, the glare bouncing off the brown earth and piercing our eyes, while we are only occasionally called into action; standing in the freezing cold with a biting, driving wind
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South Sudan: Pitch Invasion Undermines South Sudan's Progress
[New Frame] Instead of celebrating the senior women's national football team's first participation in an international friendly, the country has had to hang its head in shame over the sexist and violent conduct of a government minister.
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Somalia: Secure Football Pitches in Somalia's Capital Bring Fun, Exercise to Residents
[RFI] In an effort to expand initiatives to allow people more time outside in a secure environment, Mogadishu, Somalia's capital, has created a number of football pitches that are off the street, so residents can enjoy some sport and free air.
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Patriots Shutout Chargers in Dominating 45-0 Victory - Los Angeles Sentinel
New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick schemed up a game plan of perfection when facing rookie quarterback Justin Herbert. The post Patriots Shutout Chargers in Dominating 45-0 Victory appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.
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Rams Go East In A Big Way  
After a big win in the home opener Los Angeles took their offense on the road to Philadelphia. The team had some obstacles that included a cross country flight and an early 10am kick-off. This one would be the first of back to back weeks for the team heading back east to play. There were no fans
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Gale Sayers
Gale Sayers was born on May 30, 1943, in Kansas to a family whose only bread winner was an auto mechanic. In 1951, Sayers and his family moved to Omaha where he grew up to an athletic child and showed natural ability in a number of sports, especially American
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Georgia's D'Wan Mathis to transfer after losing starting job | The Atlanta Voice
Quarterback D’Wan Mathis, who opened the season as No. 11 Georgia’s starter, has entered the NCAA transfer portal. Coach Kirby Smart said Monday he wanted Mathis, a redshirt freshman, to continue his career at Georgia, where JT Daniels has emerged as the starter. “I am excited to see his
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Michael Jordan’s Son Recalls Family Football Game That Ended In 30 Stitches
After being tackled by his famous father Jeffrey Jordan crashed head-first into a glass table.
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Maia Chaka To Become The First Black Woman To Be An NFL Official - Blavity
The NFL is appointing its first Black woman referee months after having the league's first woman officiate in the Super Bowl.
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With stylish win, Ole Miss proves they're serious contenders for SEC West Crown | The Atlanta Voice
As week one of college football ended on Labor Day in Atlanta, it resulted in the Ole Miss Rebels dominating the Louisville Cardinals 43-24 in the Chick-Fil-A Kickoff Game. In case you missed it, the Rebels finished with 569 yards of total offense while out rushing the Cardinals on the ground
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Jones Shines Giants Win - The New York Beacon
Jones Sparks Big Blue Photo: Special to the NY Beacon   By Andrew Rosario   It would have been very understandable if the New York Football Giants to go on the road against the New Orleans Saints and see their losing streak reach
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Football is life for coach Gordon ‘Ultimate Warrior’ Brathwaite - Stabroek News
“Football was to be my destiny,” says Gordon Winston Patrick Brathwaite, 62, recalling that when he was just 18 months old he was photographed with a football. The article Football is life for coach Gordon ‘Ultimate Warrior’ Brathwaite appeared first on Stabroek News.
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UCLA’s Paul Grattan leads experienced offensive line - L.A. Focus News
LOS ANGELES — Graduate student Paul Grattan has reached a rare level of seniority, tabbed as the leader among UCLA’s offensive linemen. The 6-foot-4, 300-pounder is preparing for his sixth college football season and second with the Bruins, after taking advantage of the extra year of eligibility
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No. 8 Arkansas no match for No. 2 Georgia, 37-0 thrashing | The Atlanta Voice
Georgia’s determination to win its top-10 matchup against Arkansas on the ground had nothing to do with which quarterback started for the Bulldogs. Instead, it was all about taking what the Arkansas defense gave Georgia — and the Bulldogs just kept taking and taking. And that made it even easier
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Fantasy Football Rankings 2021: Sleepers by same model that predicted A.J. Brown's huge season news -The Black Chronicle
Broncos running back Melvin Gordon was among the top Fantasy football sleepers last season, rushing for 986 yards and nine touchdowns. Gordon has scored at least nine touchdowns and
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On This Day in Black History: Johnny Rogers is Awarded the Heisman Trophy
Rogers began his career at a very young age where he represented the university in various sports such as basketball, baseball, football and
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Pitt’s Tre Tipton determined not to let anything slow him down | New Pittsburgh Courier
Apollo-Ridge High School star battled depression, suicidal thoughts for 12 years by Rob Taylor Jr. Courier Staff Writer Thirty-five miles northeast of Pittsburgh, a football star was born. But for Pitt’s Tre Tipton, it wasn’t always peaches and cream. Serious bouts with depression. Twelve years of
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Alemany football beats Notre Dame with strong second half - L.A. Focus News
Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now. SHERMAN OAKS – Alemany’s high powered running game was no match for a struggling Notre Dame defense. Notre Dame’s (1-6) frustrating football season continues as it is unable to find its footing against an
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College football Power Rankings for Week 1 news -The Black Chronicle
11:34 PM ET ESPN staff After a long summer of waiting, the calendar finally hit Week 1 and the college football slate did not disappoint. It came as no surprise… The post College football Power Rankings for Week 1 appeared first on The Black Chronicle.
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No. 12 Sooners win 6th B12 title in row, 27-21 over Iowa St - Black News Channel
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Spencer Rattler threw a 45-yard touchdown to Marvin Mims and also ran for a score as No. 12 Oklahoma won its sixth consecutive Big 12 title, holding on to beat No. 8 Iowa State 27-21 in the conference championship game Saturday. That
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Steve Sarkisian, Alabama stars deliver big numbers in OC’s finale | L.A. Focus News
Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) scores a touchdown during the first half of their 52-24 victory over Ohio State in the College Football Playoff national championship game on Monday night in Miami Gardens, Fla. Just about everything the Crimson Tide offense tried worked in another dominant
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Haskins Named Washington Starting QB
Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera recently announced that second-year quarterback and former Ohio State University product Dwayne Haskins will be the official starter under center for the foreseeable future.
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Dallas Business Owners Honor #GirlDads | Dallas Weekly
In honor of the upcoming Father’s Day holiday, the Ultimate Daddy Daughter Experience will recognize six outstanding #GirlDads who are leaders in business, sports, media, philanthropy and
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