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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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Cowboys Observe Juneteenth, But Where’s Jerry Jones?
By Dorothy J. GentrySports Editor Employees of the Dallas Cowboys are able to celebrate Juneteenth with others nationwide. The team gave its employees Juneteenth off as a holiday in remembrance of the order given by Union General Gordon Granger on that date in 1865 announcing slaves were now free
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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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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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The NFL Plans To Play The Black National Anthem Before Week 1 Games - The Seattle Medium
The NFL plans to have the song "Lift Every Voice and Sing" -- known as the Black national anthem -- performed live or played before every game in Week 1 of the NFL season. The post The NFL Plans To Play The Black National Anthem Before Week 1 Games appeared first on The Seattle Medium.
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16 NBA players test positive for coronavirus before start of renewed season - TheGrio
As the NBA finalizes plans to resume its season on July 30, it was revealed today that 16 out of 302 players returning have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. While the league didnt mention any names, according to ESPN, Sacramento Kings teammates Jabari Parker and Alex Len and the Pacers
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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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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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Chelsea beat Man City 2-1 to hand league title to Liverpool - Stabroek News
LONDON (Reuters) A superb solo goal by Christian Pulisic and a second-half Willian penalty earned Chelsea a 2-1 home win over Manchester City, a result that handed Liverpool the Premier League title, their first league championship triumph in 30
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NASCAR meets with minister pushing for racial equality - Black News Channel
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer As the Rev. Greg Drumwright watched members of his ministry crowd the fence at Talladega Superspeedway to cheer for Black driver Bubba Wallace, the minister realized his first NASCAR race was the start of his immersion into stock car racing. Less than three weeks
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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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Fred Roberts Park Coach Gets Recognition from L.A. Clippers - Los Angeles Sentinel
For the Jr. NBA Coach of the Year Award, The L.A. Clippers endorsed Oscar Pelt for his work through the Department of Recreation and Parks-Fred Roberts Park. The post Fred Roberts Park Coach Gets Recognition from L.A. Clippers appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.
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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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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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Sir Everton watched out for us - Stabroek News
West Indies batsman Shamarh Brooks has hailed the telling impact on a new generation of regional cricketers by the late, great Sir Everton Weekes, insisting his legacy would be proudly carried on. The article Sir Everton watched out for us appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Mahomes, Chiefs agree to 10-year, $450M extension - Stabroek News
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs agreed to a 10-year, $450 million contract extension through 2031, ESPN reported yesterday. The article Mahomes, Chiefs agree to 10-year, $450M extension appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Morehouse college cancels Fall athletics schedule - Black News Channel
By: James P. Hill /BNC Journalist The covid 19 pandemic continues to alter our daily lives especially in schools. The Morehouse College Athletics department it the latest HBCU to announce the Maroon Tigers will continue it’s commitment to keeping student-athletes out of harms way. According to
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Bubba Wallace Is Leading The Fan Vote For NASCARs All-Star Race
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NASCAR Noose Reported As Suspected Lynchings Take Place Across America
Bubba Wallace Jr. and his team discovered a noose in their garage before a NASCAR race in Alabama and two weeks after the league's top African American driver forced the removal of the Confederate Flag.
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NBA, Players Sign Off on Final Terms for Restarted Season - Black News Channel
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer/ BNC Contributor The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association have finalized terms of the deal that will allow the league to restart the season at the Disney World campus near Orlando, Florida next month. The league and the union made the announcement
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First tranche of COVID-19 sport relief funding released by NZ govt - Stabroek News
WELLINGTON, (Reuters) New Zealand’s government said yesterday it has released the first instalment of a NZ$265 million ($174.21 The article First tranche of COVID-19 sport relief funding released by NZ govt appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Sir Everton Weekes dies - Stabroek News
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados,  CMC – Legendary former West Indies batsman Sir Everton Weekes has died. The article Sir Everton Weekes dies appeared first on Stabroek News.
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NASCAR raises the bar - WS Chronicle
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The NBA and Players Meet to Determine Action on Social Justice Issues - Black Enterprise
The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association have announced they are addressing the social justice issues that have been engulfing the country
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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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Native American groups ask NFL to force Redskins name change - Black News Channel
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Several Native American leaders and organizations sent a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday calling for the league to force Redskins owner Dan Snyder to change the team name immediately. The letter obtained by The Associated Press
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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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NFL Will Play Black National Anthem at Games | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The NFL remains at the forefront of the new understanding, and now they’ve taken that knowledge, and, in an unprecedented decision, the league announced it would play Lift Every Voice and Sing – the Black National Anthem – before every opening day game this year. The performance of
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Crunch time for `Too Sharp’ - Stabroek News
The calendar has flipped to July, so its crunch time for undefeated super middleweight Lennox `Too Sharp’  Allen. The article Crunch time for `Too Sharp’ appeared first on Stabroek News.
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