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COVID-19 ‘a big setback’ for CONCACAF Beach World Cup Qualifiers preparation -Simon - Stabroek News
With the CONCACAF Beach World Cup Qualifiers tentatively slated for early 2021, Guyanese International Kenard Simon has said that the current COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on the
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Legendary Singer Deniece Williams Join Other Big Stars at NNPA Virtual Conference | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Williams, whose transformed RB, pop, and gospel music over her extraordinary five-decade career, joins Stephanie Mills, Anthony Hamilton, Carlos Santana, and Salt-N-Pepa in a star-studded lineup of musical talent appearing at the first virtual conference in the 193-year history of
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North Carolina Racetrack Owner Losing Business Deals After Mocking Bubba Wallace with ‘Rope’ Post
An owner of a North Carolina racetrack is being criticized and losing business after he mocked stock car driver Bubba Wallace. NASCAR announced on June []
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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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Racial mistreatment still in play for off-field Black NFL players.
It has been proven over time that even professional athletes can be subjected to racist behavior, actions, and discrimination regardless of their fame and fortune. When they are not on the playing field or court, Black athletes are still people in society. It is also important that the stories of
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Liverpool win Premier League title with seven games to spare - Stabroek News
LONDON (Reuters) Thirty years of hurt came to an end for Liverpool when they were confirmed as Premier League champions yesterday courtesy of second-placed Manchester City’s 2-1 defeat by
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Ravens Quarterback Cancels Florida Event Amid Virus Surge - Black News Channel
AP/BNC Contributor BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has canceled his annual Funday with LJ event in Florida due to surging coronavirus cases in the state and strict gathering limits. Jacksons third annual event was set to be held Saturday and Sunday in his hometown of
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Brooks, Dowrich tune up with fifties - Stabroek News
MANCHESTER, England, CMC – Shamarh Brooks and wicketkeeper Shane Dowrich redeemed themselves with timely half-centuries on the final day of the three-day warm-up match here yesterday, to taste form ahead of the opening Test against
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Series based on Kaepernick’s high school years coming to Netflix – Daytona Times
BY SONAIYA KELLEY LOS ANGELES TIMES/TNS A scripted drama about Colin Kaepernick’s formative years is in the works, Netflix announced Monday. “Colin in Black White,” a six-episode scripted drama series, will explore the high school years of the former quarterback and activist, with the goal of
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91 Clark Atlanta Student Athletes Named to SIACs All Academic Team - The Atlanta Inquirer
Even with a shortened academic year, Clark Atlanta University student-athletes continued to excel in the classroom as 91 Clark Atlanta University Panthers and Lady Panthers were named to the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conferences 2019-20 Commissioners All-Academic Team. The Commissioners
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CFU suspends U14 boys Challenge Series - Stabroek News
With the Covid-19 pandemic showing no signs of abating, the Caribbean Football Union (CFU), the region’s local governing body and a subsidiary of CONCACAF, has opted to suspend the 2020 boys U14 Challenge Series scheduled for August until further
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16 NBA players test positive for COVID-19 | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Joseph Phillips, Crusader Sports Writer With a projected launch date on Friday July 31, the NBA are making sure players are receiving the proper testing and proper medical treatment in preparation of future COVID-19 out- breaks. But according to Jeff Zillgitt of USA TODAY, sixteen of the 302 NBA
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Trump assails NASCAR’s leading Black driver, knocks ban of Confederate flag - Stabroek News
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) U.S. President Donald Trump yesterday criticized NASCAR’S ban of the Confederate flag from its events and assailed Black racecar driver Bubba Wallace’s response to a noose found in his garage, an incident the Republican president referred to as
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Two Liberty University Football Players Leave School Over Race Issues Days After Female Basketball Player Exits
One week after Asia Todd said she was leaving Liberty University and its womens basketball team over racial insensitivities, a pair of Liberty football players []
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NFL fans threaten boycott over Black national anthem - TheGrio
The NFL once blackballed Colin Kaepernick for his NFL anthem stand. Now, after weeks of protests after deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd and Breonna Taylor put race issues on the front burner, they seemingly want to bend over backwards to make amends. READ MORE: NFL to play Black national
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Netflix and Ava DuVernay to Focus on Kaepernicks HS Years in Colin in Black & White - Black Enterprise
Ava DuVernay and Colin Kaepernick have joined together to present a limited 6-part Netflix series 'Colin in Black White'
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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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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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Report: Detroit Pistons assistant GM Pat Garrity departs organization | The Michigan Chronicle
The Detroit Pistons have made another change to their front office. According to ESPNs Adrian Wojnarowski, the Pistons parted ways with assistant General Manager Pat Garrity on Sunday afternoon. Garrity––who is a remnant from Stan Van Gundys tenure as head coach and President of Basketball
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Jason Witten Responds To Former Cowboys Teammate Dez Bryant: I Believe It’s Time For Change | The Oklahoma Eagle
www.yahoo.com By Frank Schwab On Sunday, former Dallas Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant called out three men by name, saying someone should have brought them to the protests in Austin that focused on the Black Lives Matter movement. He mentioned Jerry and Stephen Jones, the braintrust of the
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Mavs Officials Talk Return of NBA Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic
By Dorothy J. GentrySports Editor The Dallas Mavericks were one of the last two NBA teams to play a game before the League shut down as the Coronavirus pandemic began
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Surfing Confronts Sports Racist Past After George Floyds Death Free Press of Jacksonville
By Dennis Romero Behind the aloha vibe was the other vibe — a locals-only, whites-only vibe,” said Sharon Schaffer, the first African American female pro in the U.S. One day 40 years ago, actor [...]
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The Nashville Stars Could be MLBs Next Team – and Baseballs First Black-Owned Club - Free Press of Jacksonville
Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred has more power than anyone in baseball, but he can’t unilaterally implement change. He can’t force the white owners to hire Black general managers and executives. He can’t command [...]
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Kareem Abdul Jabbar ‘It’s Important for Athletes to Speak Out’ in Wake of George Floyd Protests Arizona Informant Newspaper
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is no stranger to social activism and protests. Jabbar, the all-time leading scorer in NBA history who earned six world titles, boycotted the 1968 Olympics in the wake of social
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NC governor condemns speedway owners Bubba Rope for sale post
One North Carolina racetrack owner named Mike Fulp opted to mock Wallace by posting an advertisement on Facebook Marketplace. The post NC governor, activists condemn speedway owner who posted Bubba Rope for sale appeared first on TheGrio.
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Lack of Black players in county cricket not good enough, says Atherton - Stabroek News
LONDON, (Reuters) The lack of Black players in county cricket is “clearly not good enough” according to former England captain Michael Atherton. The article Lack of Black players in county cricket not good enough, says Atherton appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Ravens LB Judon blasts Goodell’s ‘black lives matter’ speech
By DAVID GINSBURG BALTIMORE (AP) — Ravens linebacker Matthew Judon criticized the timing of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s assertion that the league believes “black lives matter,” saying Monday that the message should have been delivered long ago. In the wake of protests over the death of George
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Cam Newton signs with Patriots - WS Chronicle
It happened a lot later than I expected it to, but Cam Newton has finally signed with an NFL team. The Patriots, which is the most stable franchise in the league, took a chance on Newton and he looks to be the starter from day
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MLB to return to play in late July | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Major League Baseball will look to kick off the 2020 baseball season on either Thursday July 23rd or Friday July 24th, according to Commissioner of Baseball Robert D. Manfred, Jr. last week. Manfred said Major League Baseball anticipates beginning its 2020 regular season approximately one month
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Ann Wolfe: The Hardest Puncher in Women's Boxing
The charismatic Ann Wolfe was a force of nature in professional boxing as she devastated the women’s rankings in multiple weight divisions. Born in Austin, Texas on January 17, 1971. She was raised in Oberlin, Louisiana and Los Angeles, California. In 1996, she returned to Austin with her daughters
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