Baseball legend Willie Mays Jr., widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, has passed away at the age of 93 due to heart failure.
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‘Tank’ Davis knocks out Martin in the 8th round to keep WBA lightweight title
Gervonta “Tank” Davis successfully defended his WBA lightweight championship with a knockout victory over Frank Martin in the eighth round, improving to 30-0 with 28 knockouts.
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Baltimore’s Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis to defend lightweight world title against undefeated Frank Martin
Gervonta “Tank” Davis will defend his WBA lightweight world title against Frank Martin at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on June 15, with the fight available via Amazon Prime.
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Mystics squander first half lead in Angel Reese’s return to the D.C.-Maryland area, fall to 0-10
Angel Reese recorded a double-double and Chennedy Carter scored 25 points off the bench as the Chicago Sky defeated the Washington Mystics 79-71 in Capital One Arena.
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Stop asking Black student- athletes to fix America’s DEI mess
College athletes are being asked to take a stand against the elimination of DEI programs at universities, but the risk of doing so may be too great for them to take, leaving it up to the ecosystem around them to support them in their efforts.
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Football legend O.J. Simpson dies, but the obsession remains alive
O.J. Simpson, former athlete and actor, died on April 10, 2024, and despite being acquitted of the murder of his ex-wife and a friend in 1995, a civil trial found him liable for their deaths and ordered him to pay over $33 million in damages.
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Gymnastics star Gabby Douglas pulls out of US Championships, ending her bid for a third Olympics
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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Hometown hero ‘Mama’ Wanda Durant inspires Bowie State University grads
Wanda Durant, mother of NBA star Kevin Durant, delivered an inspiring commencement speech to Bowie State University’s 659 spring graduates, encouraging them to live for more than their own success and to vote.
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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.
