By TOM WITHERS, AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James chose Boston as the place he’ll play next. Game 7 is on. And any talk about James’ future is on hold. Delivering another performance for the ages, James scored 46 points and preserved his reign atop the Eastern Conference for at least one more […]
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Anderson, Santiago Lead White Sox Past Tigers 8-4
By CHRIS NELSEN, Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Tim Anderson homered twice on his way to a career-high four RBIs, leading Hector Santiago and the Chicago White Sox to an 8-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. Anderson and Jose Abreu each hit a solo drive in the fifth, tying it at 3. Daniel […]
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NFL’s Policy Could Mean a New Playbook on Protests This Fall
By ERRIN HAINES WHACK and JESSE J. HOLLAND, Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Now that the NFL is drawing the line against players kneeling during the national anthem, athletes protesting police brutality and racial inequality may need to find a new playbook. The question is whether they intend to escalate their protests in some way. […]
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Trump Pardons Late Boxer Jack Johnson a Century Later
By JILL COLVIN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has granted a rare posthumous pardon to boxing’s first Black heavyweight champion, clearing Jack Johnson’s name more than 100 years after what many see as his racially charged conviction. “I am taking this very righteous step, I believe, to correct a wrong that occurred […]
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Gordon Leads Rockets Over Warriors 98-94 to Take Series Lead
By KRISTIE RIEKEN, AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Chris Paul’s grit and veteran leadership have pushed the Golden State Warriors to the brink of elimination. Now the Houston Rockets must wait to see if his injured leg is strong enough to help them take one last step to the NBA Finals. Houston Rockets guard […]
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Trump Says NFL Players Should Leave the Country If They Don’t Want to Stand for Anthem
By Perry Green, AFRO Sports Editor, pgreen@afro.com The NFL pissed off a ton of people after reports surfaced May 23 of a new league policy that will require all players to either stand during the playing of the National Anthem or remain in the locker room, or face the consequences of a fine or further discipline. Yet, […]
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Bucks Player Plans to Sue Police Following Release of Tazing Video
By Perry Green, AFRO Sports Editor, pgreen@afro.com Milwaukee Bucks rookie guard Sterling Brown said he plans to file a lawsuit against the Milwaukee PD after being Tazed and arrested over a parking violation back in January. Police body-camera footage showing several police officers tackling Brown and Tazing him while he was on the ground was released […]
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Russell, Jr. Retains WBC Featherweight Title as Family Goes 3-0 In Home Fight Card
By Mark F. Gray, Special to the AFRO Team Gary Russell finished their second fight card with another undefeated performance before a partisan home crowd at the MGM National Harbor Theatre May 19. With a champion in the fold and two rising contenders part of the cast it was indeed “showtime” and they staged a great […]
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New Evidence Reveals NFL Teams Viewed Kaepernick as a Starting Quarterback
By Perry Green, AFRO Sports Editor, pgreen@afro.com Colin Kaepernick’s lawyers have been building a collusion case against the NFL for nearly nine months now, and it looks like they may have finally put together enough evidence to prove Kaepernick was blacklisted from the league for kneeling during the playing of the National Anthem in protest of racism […]
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Legalized Sports Betting: Good Idea or Bad Idea?
By Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley, AFRO Sports Desk Supreme Court announced earlier in the week that wagering on college and pro spirits will now be legal and coming to a casino near you. While the parameters and rules haven’t been laid, imaginations have been running wild as to how the future of sports will […]
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White High School Tennis Players Appear to Pose as KKK Members after Losing to Black Opponents
By Perry Green, AFRO Sports Editor A group of high school tennis team players in Telfair County, Ga., will be disciplined by the school superintendent after posting a “racist” photo online last week, according to news reports. According to CBC affiliate 13WMAZ, https://www.13wmaz.com/mobile/article/news/local/superintendent-telfair-county-students-will-be-disciplined-for-racist-photo/93-553057097 several White players for Telfair County High School were seen in a photo wearing white […]
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Ex-Girlfriend of Black 49ers Linebacker Testifies She Lied about Abuse
By CHRIS BIDERMAN, The Associated Press The former girlfriend of Reuben Foster testified at a preliminary hearing May 17 that she lied to police when she said the San Francisco 49ers linebacker attacked her, allegations that led to a domestic violence case against him. Elissa Ennis testified she lied because she wanted retribution after Foster tried […]