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Carmelo Anthony is an American basketball player who currently plays for the New York Knicks NBA team. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on May 29, 1984 to Carmelo and Mary Iriarte. His father was Puerto Rican whereas his mother was African American. He had a difficult childhood growing up in
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May
29
1984
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
The leading scorer in the history of NBA, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar won 6 of the most prestigious NBA titles, five of which were with the Los Angeles Lakers over a period of 20 years. His list of achievements is one of the most extraordinary in league’s history. Not only was Kareem a member of six NBA
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Apr
16
1947
'Get the Hell Up Out of Here': Kevin Garnett Recalls the Moment His Grandmother Taught Him a Lesson After She Pulled Out a Gun on a Recruiter
Former Minnesota Timberwolves NBA player Kevin Garnett says he learned a great lesson from his grandmother during his college recruitment days. By now, Garnett fans […]
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NHL Playoffs Daily 2021 - Stanley Cup semifinal bracket is set news -The Black Chronicle
The NHL's final four is set. The Vegas Golden Knights took care of business at home, eliminating the Colorado Avalanche to set up a semifinal date with the Montreal Canadiens.… The post NHL Playoffs Daily 2021 - Stanley Cup semifinal bracket is set appeared first on The Black Chronicle.
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Detroit Red Wings bring back coach Jeff Blashill amid prolonged rebuild news -The Black Chronicle
Detroit Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill has been given a contract extension despite a losing record and missing the playoffs in five straight seasons. Terms were not
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First ever all-Black starting line makes NHL history
On Monday, the Tampa Bay Lightning NHL team made history by becoming the first in the league to have an... View Article The post First ever all-Black starting line makes NHL history appeared first on TheGrio.
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GHB to meet with Ramson Jr., on fate of Diamond Mineral Water year-end tournament - Stabroek News
A final decision will be made on whether there is any respite on the 2020 hockey season, particularly the hosting of the Diamond Mineral Water International Hockey tournament when officials of the Guyana Hockey Board (GHB) meet with the Minister of Culture Youth and Sport Charles Ramson
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Drake & LeBron James To Executive Produce “Black Ice,” Documentary On Hockey and Race
Drake, LeBron James, and Maverick Carter to Exec Produce "Black Ice," Film On Hockey and Race
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NHL Playoffs Daily 2021 - Washington Capitals aim to tie things up with Boston Bruins in Game 4 news -The Black Chronicle
Thursday night's four-game playoff slate was all about theatrics, and plenty of offense. Thirty goals were scored over four games. Friday is a big day for clarification, as the
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Takeaways from Tampa Bay Lightning’s all-Black forward line. : ThyBlackMan.com
Currently, about 3% of NHL players are Black, which is by far the lowest percentage of Black athletes among the “Big Four” North American, etc.
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2021 NHL Playoffs: Stanley Cup playoffs scores, bracket, complete schedule, standings, games, TV channels news -The Black Chronicle
Hockey fans know that the NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs are one of the best postseasons in sports. With the regular season wrapping up, it's almost that time again to
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49ers CB Richard Sherman calls for more diversity in NFL | The Atlanta Voice
But the San Francisco 49ers’ star cornerback called on the league to do a lot more that just talk in the coming weeks and years to confront a problem that hasn’t gone away despite years of protest by
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Willie O’Ree, the National Hockey League’s 1st Black Player, Receives Unanimous Support from U.S. Senate for Congressional Gold Medal – Good Black News
While the U.S. Senate hasn’t agreed on much of anything for several years, this week it unanimously passed legislation granting the Congressional Gold Medal to Willie O’Ree, the first B…
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Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Matiss Kivlenieks, 24, dies after being struck by fireworks news -The Black Chronicle
A medical examiner in Michigan says an autopsy has determined that Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks died of chest trauma from an errant fireworks mortar blast, and not
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Bollywood Lauds Men’s Hockey Team For Olympic Bronze – The Wilmington Journal
This is the first time after 1980 that the Indian men's hockey team has won a medal in hockey at the Olympics.  The post Bollywood Lauds Men’s Hockey Team For Olympic Bronze appeared first on [...]
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Kings’ Alex Turcotte will join Ducks’ Trevor Zegras in NHL – just not yet - L.A. Focus News
As the Kings and Ducks square off for their second and third meetings of the year, fans are getting a preview of five late-season showdowns, including four in a row, in one of the budding rivalries in the NHL. What they won’t see is a nose-to-nose battle between two franchise cornerstones in the
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Itumeleng Khune stripped of Kaizer Chiefs captaincy by Gavin Hunt
Kaizer Chiefs head coach Gavin Hunt has confirmed Itumeleng Khune is no longer the club's captain and his replacement has been announced.
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Earl Campbell
Earl Christian Campbell is a professional American football player who played for the Houston Oilers and the New Orleans Saints. He was born on March 29, 1955 in Tyler, Texas. He was the sixth of eleven children in his family. Their father died when he was very young. He began playing football at
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Jul
27
1991
Vegas Golden Knights win fourth straight to cap series comeback, oust Colorado Avalanche in 6 news -The Black Chronicle
LAS VEGAS - The Vegas Golden Knights are going to the semifinals for the third time in four years - not bad for a team that has been around for… The post Vegas Golden Knights win fourth straight to cap series comeback, oust Colorado Avalanche in 6 appeared first on The Black Chronicle.
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NHL Playoffs Daily 2021 - Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens finally ready for battle news -The Black Chronicle
The Toronto Maple Leafs haven't played since May 14. The Montreal Canadiens haven't played since May 12. But now that the North Division's regular season has finally come to
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Kelsey Koelzer to be first Black hockey coach in NCAA
Ice hockey trailblazer Kelsey Koelzer is living proof that no arena is off-limits when it comes to Black excellence. Koelzer is the... View Article The post Kelsey Koelzer to be first Black hockey coach in NCAA appeared first on TheGrio.
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Kenya: Action-Starved Hockey Star Turns to Football
[Nation] Kenya national women's hockey team captain and Strathmore University's Scorpions attacker, Gilly Okumu has revived her football career after joining Mathare United women's football team.
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Leroy "Satchel" Paige, major league baseballplayer, named all-time
Leroy Satchel Paige, major league baseball player, named all-time outstanding player by National Baseball Congress
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Jan
30
1965
Heisman Trophy: Devonta Smith Wins Over UF’s Kyle Trask – Free Press of Jacksonville
BY MATT BAKER TAMPA BAY TIMES/TNS - Florida quarterback Kyle Trask’s bid at Gators history fell short Tuesday night when Alabama receiver DeVonta Smith won the Heisman Trophy as college football’s most outstanding player. Trask was [...]
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Heisman Trophy : DeVonta Smith wins over UF’s Kyle Trask – Daytona Times
BY MATT BAKER TAMPA BAY TIMES/TNS Florida quarterback Kyle Trask’s bid at Gators history fell short Tuesday night when Alabama receiver DeVonta Smith won the Heisman Trophy as college football’s most outstanding player. Trask was one of the four finalists. Trask broke program records in passing
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Lightning rout Canadiens, move one win from Stanley Cup repeat - L.A. Focus News
By JOHN WAWROW The Associated Press MONTREAL — Victor Hedman wants nothing to do with talk about how the Tampa Bay Lightning can secure their place in NHL playoff lore by becoming the second team in 22 years to repeat as Stanley Cup champions. Putting last season’s title in the past, Hedman and the
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Stanley Cup Final 2021: Lightning vs. Canadiens odds, NHL picks, Game 4 predictions from proven hockey expert news -The Black Chronicle
The Tampa Bay Lightning have the chance to hoist the Stanley Cup on Monday evening. The Lightning lead the Montreal Canadiens by a 3-0 series margin as the teams
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Vegas Golden Knights, Marc-Andre Fleury seek Game 4 rebound news -The Black Chronicle
The Vegas Golden Knights had Game 3 in their hands until one bad mistake from goalie Marc-Andre Fleury opened the door for the Montreal Canadiens to force overtime and ultimately… The post Vegas Golden Knights, Marc-Andre Fleury seek Game 4 rebound appeared first on The Black Chronicle.
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Dumba kneels, NHL puts focus on Black Lives Matter movement : TheGrio

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LeBron James & Drake To Team Up For ‘Black Ice’ Documentary • EBONY
LeBron James continues to build upon his billionaire status by partnering up his SpringHill Company with friend Drake and his Toronto-based DreamCrew Entertainment for a documentary called Black Ice, which, along with Uninterrupted Canada, will tell the detailed experiences of the National Hockey
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