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By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer/ BNC Contributor BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — Clint Bowyer hopped off his pit stand at Bristol Motor Speedway to learn he'd won the fan vote to advance into NASCAR's All-Star race — an announcement met by a roar from the grandstands. It wasn't the raucous ovation
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The Rock Partners With RedBird Capital To Purchase Vince McMahon’s XFL For $15 Million
Monday (Aug.3), Sports Business Ben Fischer confirmed that XFL President Jeffrey Pollack revealed to him that Johnson is partnering  RedBird Capital to purchase the league for $15 million, a report that Sportico is also reporting. The pair will split ownership with Johnson's ex-wife Dany Garcia.
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Windies have a duty to show solidarity | New York Carib News
Captain Jason Holder has underscored the importance of West Indies’ role in the global fight for racial justice after Cricket West Indies announced yesterday that players would wear the Black Lives Matter logo on their shirts during the three-Test series against England starting next week.
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Defeat looms for weary Windies - Stabroek News
MANCHESTER, England, CMC – Battle-weary West Indies were staring at a heavy defeat after enduring one of their worst days of the tour, as Chris Broad’s six-wicket haul followed by a trio of damaging half-centuries installed England as firm favourites to win the decisive third Test and retain the
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Will there be Major League Baseball history for umpiring in 2020? - ThyBlackMan
Last year, there were six Black umpires on Major League Baseball’s 76-member full-time staff.  Kerwin Danley, joined the MLB staff in 1998, and is now getting the opportunity to be the first African American umpire crew chief in Major League Baseball history.
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Brathwaite confident of fighting back as England grab initiative - Stabroek News
MANCHESTER, England, (Reuters) - West Indies are confident of recovering after England gained the initiative on the opening day of the third and final test, said opener Kraigg Brathwaite as he defended his captain’s decision to bowl first after winning the toss at Old Trafford
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#NTDNA Raiders’ Josh Jacobs Responds To Drew Brees’ Anthem Protest Comments | The Oklahoma Eagle
www.heavy.com By Austin Boyd Las Vegas Raiders star running back Josh Jacobs called out New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees following Brees’ controversial comments about players taking a knee during the national anthem in protest against police brutality. “I will never agree with anybody
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Dear Black Girls | The Oklahoma Eagle
www.playerstribune.com By A'ja Wilson   This is for all the girls with an apostrophe in their name. This is for all the girls who are “too loud” and “too emotional.” This is for all the girls who are constantly asked, “Oh, what did you do with your hair? That’s new.” This is for my Black
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Paul George shuts down basketball related basketball questions and puts focus on social justice - Los Angeles Sentinel
The Clippers star Paul George, dedicated his press conference to shed light on the world, the immediate need for social change. After the scrimmage, George repeatedly shut down any basketball-related questions. “I have no answers for Orlando,” he tells
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Virus rocks MLB: Cards-Brewers off; 2 St. Louis positives - Black News Channel

By Jake Seiner AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The coronavirus forced another change in Major League Baseball's schedule, bringing the league's total to eight teams affected in the first nine days of the season. Friday's game between St. Louis and Milwaukee was postponed after two Cardinals

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NBA EXTENDS COMMUNITY TESTING PROGRAM AS PART OF 2019-20 SEASON RESTART IN ORLANDO - Los Angeles Sentinel
The NBA announced today a new community testing program providing thousands of no-cost COVID-19 PCR tests in Orlando, Fla. and team markets nationwide.  The program, which is a part of NBA Together, the league’s global community and social engagement campaign that aims to support, engage, educate
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No public risk from CPL, assures Rowley - Stabroek News

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Teams and officials are set to start arriving here Monday for the Caribbean Premier League scheduled

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NASCAR Driver Kyle Weatherman Debuts #BackTheBlue Car After Bubba Wallace Displays #BlackLivesMatter Vehicle - Black Enterprise
After NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace debuted a "Black Lives Matter" design on his racecar, Kyle Weatherman counters by revealing a "Blue Lives Matter-themed" design
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NCAA Will Allow Student Athletes To Wear Social Justice Message On Their Jerseys Too
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Billie Jean King says future is ‘dynamite’ with Coco Gauff & Naomi Osaka - Stabroek News
(BBC) Billie Jean King says the future for women’s tennis is “dynamite” on and off the court thanks to young stars like Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka. The article Billie Jean King says future is ‘dynamite’ with Coco Gauff Naomi Osaka appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Up to 60% of usual capacity will be allowed to attend 2020 French Open, say organisers - Stabroek News
PARIS,  (Reuters) Up to 60% of the usual capacity will be allowed inside the Roland Garros grounds for the 2020 edition of the French Open amid the COVID-19 crisis, organisers said
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Kyrie Irving Starts $1.5 Million Fund for WNBA Players Who Are Sitting Out for COVID-19, Social Justice or Personal Reasons
NBA star KyrieIrvingbelieves that the WNBA players who've decided not to play this season shouldn't have to deal with financial concerns. The Brooklyn Nets guard […]
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Learn From Greatness: Philadelphia Eagles Honor Kobe Bryant With Touching Mural
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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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Denita Prowell using fitness journey to inspire - Stabroek News
While some are just passively scrolling through social media to pass time during the pandemic, Denita Prowell is using her platforms to inspire and motivate others through fitness. The article Denita Prowell using fitness journey to inspire appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Metta World Peace Explains Why He Wouldn’t Kneel For National Anthem If He Was Still In The NBA
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Black NASCAR Driver Bubba Wallace Responds After a Noose Is Left for Him at His Race In Alabama, FBI Now Investigating
NASCAR announced on June 21 that a noose was left in the garage stall of driver Darrell BubbaWallaceJr. before Sunday’s scheduled Cup race at Talladega []
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LOS ANGELES — As the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers, Anthony Lynn is used to winning football games on the field. But Lynn is also racking up points outside the lines of a football field. Education has always been important to Lynn, a 27-year football veteran who at the age of 49
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Barca midfielder Arthur agrees to Juventus switch – reports - Stabroek News
BARCELONA, (Reuters) Juventus are set to sign Brazil international Arthur Melo from Barcelona after the midfielder agreed a five-year contract with the Italian champions and passed a medical, according to Spanish media reports
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Windies ‘splendid examples of Caribbean civilization’: Gonsalves - Stabroek News
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – West Indies will take the knee prior to the start of the opening Test against England starting in England yesterday, in a symbolic gesture of their support for the Black Lives Matter
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WNBA Champion Maya Moore Succeeds in Her Pursuit of Justice and Freedom for Jonathan Irons - Houston Forward Times
On Wednesday, July 1, 2020, Jonathan Irons emerged from Jefferson City Correctional Center a free The post WNBA Champion Maya Moore Succeeds in Her Pursuit of Justice and Freedom for Jonathan Irons appeared first on Houston Forward Times.
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WNBA Players Walk Off The Court Before National Anthem & Honor Breonna Taylor During Season Opener
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(Reuters) - Manchester United have endured a difficult Premier League season but sealing third place with a win over Leicester City tomorrow will be further evidence of the team’s potential, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said
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NCCAA responds to future athletic seasons and requires safety protocols for COVID-19 - WS Chronicle

The NCCAA released a statement on July 23, 2020, in response to future athletic seasons and to require safety protocols for

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