Gabby Douglas, the 2012 Olympic all-around champion, withdrew from the USA Gymnastics Championships due to an ankle injury and her future as a gymnast is uncertain.
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MLB integrates Negro Leagues stats, elevating long-overlooked stars to Major League status
MLB has officially recognized the achievements of approximately 2,300 Negro Leagues players, integrating their statistics into its historical record, and will host a tribute game on June 20 to honor the legendary players of the Negro Leagues.
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WNBA legend Candace Parker named president of women’s basketball for Adidas
Candace Parker has been named president of adidas women’s basketball, where she is expected to help grow the brand and influence the market place based on her years of professional experience.
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Tim Howard’s Hall of Fame induction honors his legacy on and off the soccer field
Tim Howard, arguably the greatest goalkeeper in U.S. men’s national team history, was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame on May 4 for his 21-year career, award-winning achievements, and contributions to the Black community.
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Ravens happy with ‘productive’ NFL Draft
The Baltimore Ravens selected CB Nate Wiggins, OT Roger Rosengarten, DE Adisa Isaac, WR Devontez Walker, RB Rasheen Ali, QB Devin Leary, C Nick Samac and S Sanoussi Kane in the 2024 NFL Draft to address their needs at offensive line, cornerback, running back, edge rusher, safety and wide receiver.
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2024 NFL Draft fails to select Black college playersÂ
Despite the success of the 2022 class, no HBCU players were selected in the 2024 NFL Draft, causing many to question the league’s neglect of HBCU talent and call for answers as to why talented players are consistently overlooked.
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2012 Olympic champion Gabby Douglas competes for the first time in 8 years at the American Classic
Gabby Douglas, the first Black woman to win the Olympic all-around title, competed for the first time in eight years at the American Classic, and qualified in multiple events for the U.S. Championships in Fort Worth, Texas, next month.
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Ravens select Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins in the first round of NFL DraftÂ
The Baltimore Ravens selected Nate Wiggins from Clemson University with the 30th pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, a speedy cornerback with the potential to add versatility to the Ravens’ defense.
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Rajah Caruth finds victory lane as NASCAR profile grows
Rajah Caruth, a 21-year-old student at Winston-Salem State University, has become the third Black driver to win one of NASCAR’s three national series, after winning the 2024 Victoria’s Voice Foundation 200.
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Orioles start season on a high note
The Baltimore Orioles are off to a hot start this season, led by their top offensive players and ace pitcher Corbin Burnes, with Jackson Holliday, Colton Cowser, and Gunnar Henderson leading the way.
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Fisk University’s Morgan Price becomes 1st HBCU gymnast to win national title
Morgan Price, a Fisk University gymnast, became the first African American gymnast to win the all-around title at the 2024 USAG Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics Nationals in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
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Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation and Exelon Foundation join forces to open 81 STEM centers
The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation and the Exelon Foundation have committed $3 million over three years to open 81 STEM centers in elementary and middle schools across the East Coast, aiming to expose underserved youth to STEM education.
