South Carolina coach Dawn Staley and her team celebrated a historic 87-75 victory over Iowa to capture a NCAA Division I national championship, making Staley the first black coach to win three NCAA titles and first Division I black coach to go undefeated in a season.
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Baseball Hall of Fame to honor Hank Aaron with statue unveiling; U.S. Postal Service to issue commemorative stamp
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is unveiling a bronze statue of Hank Aaron to celebrate the anniversary of his record-breaking 715th home run, and the U.S. Postal Service is issuing a commemorative Forever stamp to celebrate his life and career.
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O.J. Simpson: A Polarizing Figure’s Final Chapter
O.J. Simpson, a name etched in American sports and entertainment, has passed away at the age of 76, having experienced triumphs, controversies, and a rollercoaster ride through the justice system, with his legacy a study in contrasts of unparalleled athletic achievement marred by allegations of violence and legal entanglements.
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University of Maryland Terps share practice field with Morgan State Bears ahead of “Baltimore Day”
Morgan State and Maryland partnered for a split-practice on April 6 in honor of “Baltimore Day”, bringing together two major programs from different divisions to share the field and celebrate the local community.
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Hank Aaron rose above racist hate mail and threats in pursuit of Ruth’s home run record 50 years ago
Hank Aaron refused to be intimidated by racist hate mail or threats during his pursuit of Babe Ruth’s home run record, and his teammates, including Dusty Baker, tried to protect him while he celebrated his 715th home run on April 8, 1974.
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South Carolina finishes perfect season with NCAA championship, beating Iowa 87-75
South Carolina completed their perfect season, ending Caitlin Clark’s historic college career with an 87-75 win over Iowa in the NCAA championship game, becoming the 10th Division I team to go through a season without a loss.
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South Carolina’s Dawn Staley is the AP Coach of the Year for the 2nd time
Dawn Staley was honored as AP Women’s College Basketball Coach of the Year for the second time after guiding South Carolina to an undefeated season and the Final Four for the second straight year.
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USC’s Bronny James declares for NBA draft and enters transfer portal after 1 season
Bronny James, son of LeBron James, announced on Instagram that he will enter the NBA draft after one season at Southern California that was shortened by his recovery from cardiac arrest.
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Old Glory, D.C.’s first pro rugby team, strives for distinction
Old Glory, Washington D.C.’s first professional rugby team, was founded in 2018 by local business leaders and former rugby players Chris Dunlavey and Paul Sheehy, and currently attracts about 3,200 fans to its games, with the goal of reaching 10,000 in the next two years.
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Kery Davis named Athletic Director of the Year
By Ariyana Griffin, Special to the AFRO Howard University’s athletic director, Kery Davis, has been selected as a Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) Athletics Director of the Year by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA). This prestigious accomplishment for an athletic director is the first for the university. Davis has made improvements to […]
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Paris exhibit shows how Olympics mirror society’s race, power dynamics
By Sylvie Corbet, The Associated Press PARIS (AP) — More than a sporting competition, the Olympics are also a powerful political stage widely used in the past by totalitarian regimes as a propaganda tool but also by athletes as a driver of change in the fight against racial inequalities. Before this summer’s Paris Olympics, an […]
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Orioles’ new owner is ‘a Baltimore guy’
David Rubenstein, the new owner of the Baltimore Orioles, called on fans to unite around the goal of winning the World Series, and urged them to support the team in any way they can.
