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On March 12, A.J. Lewis’ (above) collegiate baseball career abruptly ended, like a candle snuffed out by a sudden, chilling wind.
Caught in the worldwide...
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When outfielder Justin Williams landed a spot on the St. Louis Cardinals 25-man opening-day roster, he helped make his team an oddity in Major League Baseball.
With...
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For the first time in a long time, the New York Knicks (led by star Julius Randle) are the NBA's hottest team.
The Knicks' 120-103 victory over the Toronto...
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When Jimmy Rollins made his first All-Star team as a rookie with the Philadelphia Phillies 20 years ago, the percentage of Black players in the majors was 13. It’s down to 7....
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Georgia's Savannah State Tigers Baseball team will be participating in the inaugural Black College World Series taking place April 28-May 1 at Riverwalk Stadium...
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New York Yankees player Aaron Hicks (who was drafted by the Minnesota Twins) was ridiculed by Yankees fans because he decide not to play in Monday's game because he was...
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The following is about the short documentary named 'The Forgotten Jackie Robinson' which details important facts about baseball barrier breaker Jackie Robinson.
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The NAACP Saturday bestowed NBA superstar, business entrepreneur, and philanthropist, LeBron James, will the prestigious President’s Award during the 52nd NAACP Image Awards...
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Bianca Smith broke through the boundaries of tradition when she was hired by the Boston Red Sox as a Minor League coach in January, making her the first Black woman to coach...
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The Texas Rangers paid tribute to late country legend Charley Pride — the baseball player-turned-trailblazing country singer who also held a part-ownership stake in the...
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Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, the son of a Black father and a Japanese mother, is speaking out about the rise of violence against Asian Americans in the...
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In 1949, the Brooklyn Dodgers had Jackie Robinson. Colorado Springs had the Brown Bombers.
Just two years after the Dodgers’ star broke Major...
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The NAACP released the following on the passing of baseball legend and homerun king Hank Aaron who died Friday at age 86:
The NAACP mourns the passing...
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Major League Baseball issued the following statement on today's passing of baseball icon and home-run king Hank Aaron:
It is with great sadness we share...
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Hall of Famer and longtime home run king Henry Louis “Hank” Aaron died Friday morning, his daughter confirmed to WSB-TV in Atlanta.
The Atlanta Braves...
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