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Kansas State, Athletes React To Offensive Tweet - Black News Channel
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State University is reviewing its options after a tweet by a student about the death of George Floyd prompted outrage from several students, including two football players who threatened to leave, the schools president said Friday. On Thursday, one month since
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Mavs Officials Talk Return of NBA Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic
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Iowa State Basketball Player Rasir Bolton Says He Transferred Schools After Former Coach Made a Remark About a Noose
The general public didnt know it then, but when Iowa State guard Rasir Bolton transferred from Penn State last year, it wasnt because he wasnt []
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FIFA agree massive $1.5 billion COVID-19 relief plan - Stabroek News
(Reuters) FIFA announced yesterday that it had agreed a $1.5 The article FIFA agree massive $1.5 billion COVID-19 relief plan appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Today In Sports History: Althea Gibson Becomes 1st Black Player to Win Wimbledon Singles Title Free Press of Jacksonville
Heres a look back at sports happenings on this date in history, July 6: Althea Gibson becomes the first black to win a title at the All England Lawn Tennis Club by beating Darlene Hard [...]
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LeBron James Receives $100 Million Investment To Build Media Empire
Lebron James and business partner Maverick Carter have raised $100 million to expand their brand, SpringHill company into an extensive media conglomerate.
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IPL will only be staged abroad as a last resort: BCCI - Stabroek News
NEW DELHI, (Reuters) India’s cricket board will only consider staging the Indian Premier League (IPL) abroad as a last resort if there is no other way to salvage the lucrative limited-overs tournament this year, a top BCCI official has told
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With an Assist From Trey Songz, Former Philadelphia 76ers Dancer Says Management Did Nothing About Racist Abuse She Faced from Teammates
Former Philadelphia 76ers dancer Yahne Coleman has come forth with allegations that she was a victim of racism and bullying from her teammates during her []
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NFL Comments on George Floyd and Gets Roasted on Kaepernick | The Florida Star | The Georgia Star
NFL Quarterback Colin Kaepernick, 32, hasn’t played in the NFL since the 2016 season. He was blackballed by the NFL after silently protesting police brutality by silently taking a knee on the sidelines during the national anthem at the start of NFL games. Kaepernick became a free agent after the
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Sir Clive hails Sir Everton as hero and pioneer - Stabroek News
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados,  CMC – Iconic former captain Sir Clive Lloyd has praised late West Indies batting great, Sir Everton Weekes, as “an absolutely wonderful human” who had been a “hero” to generations of
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Its Bobby Bonilla Day! | The Atlanta Voice
He hasnt picked up a professional baseball glove in 19 years but hes still picking up a paycheck and a hefty one at that. Its July 1, which for New York Mets fans means its Bobby Bonilla Day. The former slugger retired in 2001 with the St. Louis Cardinals, but he has been collecting a check of
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Five-star basketball recruit Makur Maker picks Howard over UCLA
High school senior basketball recruit, Makur Maker, has committed to Howard University, making him the highest-ranking prospect to commit to an HBCU. The post Five-star basketball recruit Makur Maker picks Howard over UCLA appeared first on TheGrio.
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Barbados, St Vincent PMs hail Sir Everton as more than just a top cricketer - Stabroek News
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Amid glowing tributes paid to the cricketing excellence of late West Indies legend Sir Everton Weekes, Prime Minister Mia Mottley and her Vincentian counterpart have drawn attention to his brilliance and how he was able to rise above hardship to become one of the
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Redskins to have thorough review of name amid race debate - Black News Channel
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Redskins began a thorough review of their nickname Friday, a significant step toward moving on from what experts and advocates call a dictionary-defined racial slur. Even though owner Dan Snyder had shown no willingness to change
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Bubba Wallace responds to Trumps taunts over noose incident - TheGrio
Bubba Wallace issued a statement that “love wins” after President Donald Trump demanded an apology from the only full-time Black... View Article The post Bubba Wallace responds to Trumps taunts over noose incident appeared first on TheGrio.
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Keane own goal gives Spurs win over Everton - Stabroek News
LONDON, (Reuters) An own goal by Michael Keane proved the difference as Tottenham Hotspur beat visitors Everton 1-0 in a dour clash yesterday to move up to eighth in the standings and hand manager Jose Mourinho a 200th Premier League
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Logie to interact with city cricketers online tonight - Stabroek News
The Roger Harper-led Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) will once again use the virtual communication platform, Zoom, to keep city cricketers somewhat involved in the game.  The article Logie to interact with city cricketers online tonight appeared first on Stabroek News.
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England to face Ireland and Pakistan in packed summer schedule - Stabroek News
LONDON,  (Reuters) England will host Ireland in a three-match one-day international series starting on July 30 before taking on Pakistan in a packed summer calendar, the England Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced
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Australia and New Zealand named hosts for 2023 Women’s World Cup - Stabroek News
(Reuters) Australia and New Zealand were handed the right to host the 2023 Women’s World Cup soccer tournament by a comfortable margin after a vote by the FIFA Council yesterday. The article Australia and New Zealand named hosts for 2023 Women’s World Cup appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Nationals Cancel Workout Amid Coronavirus Testing Delays
The Washington Nationals canceled a Monday workout due to stalled coronavirus test results, one day after the team announced that two of its players had tested positive for the virus.
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GRIZZ TRACK: Set for Orlando takeoff; roster moves - TSDMemphis.com
The Memphis Grizzlies head to Orlando on Wednesday (July 8) for the restart of the pandemic-shortened NBA season and a full-speed run at the playoffs. All NBA players have the option to opt out of the restart for various reasons. None of the Grizzlies players has indicated they would not be a part
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MLB Cancels All-Star Game for First Time sice 1945 - Black News Channel
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer/ BNC Contributor LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodger Stadiums 40-year wait to host the All-Star Game is going to last even longer.The game scheduled for July 14 was canceled Friday because of the coronavirus pandemic, and Dodger Stadium was awarded the 2022 Midsummer
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ECB says new diversity plans to tackle ‘uncomfortable truths’ - Stabroek News
LONDON, (Reuters) The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said yesterday a range of measures aimed at strengthening its inclusion and diversity strategy would deal with some “uncomfortable
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Unstoppable Madrid deserve more respect, says Zidane - Stabroek News
BILBAO, (Reuters) Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said it was unfair that his side was constantly being accused of benefiting from favourable refereeing after they closed in on the La Liga title with a 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao
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LeBron James Group Touts Sports Venues as Mega-voting sites - Black News Channel
By BILL BARROW Associated Press/BNC Contributor ATLANTA (AP) — If basketball icon LeBron James gets his way, NBA arenas and other sports venues around the country will be mega polling sites for the November general election. James and his voting rights group, formed this spring with other black
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Adams ends long wait for Saints goal with winner against City - Stabroek News
SOUTHAMPTON, England, (Reuters) Southampton’s Che Adams scored his first Saints goal, a year after joining the club, with a stunning long-range strike as they beat Manchester City 1-0 to condemn Pep Guardiola’s side to a third successive away defeat in the Premier
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Bottas wins dramatic Austrian opener - Stabroek News
(Reuters) Formula One came back with a bang yesterday as Finland’s Valtteri Bottas won a dramatic Austrian season-opener for champions Mercedes in a race with only 11 finishers and no spectators. The article Bottas wins dramatic Austrian opener appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Hawks Studios are nominated for EMMY awards | The Atlanta Voice
The award-winning Hawks Studios, the in-house creative team for the Atlanta Hawks, has received two Southeast Emmy Awards nominations. The pieces recognized highlight the team’s community work with partner State Farm and a behind-the-scenes player profile. The Southeast Emmy Awards are a division
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WNBA Players Want Georgia Senator Ousted as Atlanta Dreams Co-Owner After Criticizing Black Protesters
Republican Georgia Sen.Kelly Loeffler has been a co-owner of the Atlanta Dreamfor nearly a decade. But if some WNBA players get their way, shell eventually []
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Bowser: Redskins Name Not Only Obstacle for Bringing Team Back to D.C.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said Monday in a call with reporters that she was happy to see the Washington Redskins moving in a direction to change the football team's name.
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