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BNV journalism by Mike Patton

Wilt Chamberlain, the veteran Los Angeles Lakers center, holds up his new shirt at news conference, Wednesday, Sept. 26, 1973 in Chula Vista, California, with Leonard Bloom, at left, owner of the San Diego Conquistadors. Chamberlain is joining the American Basketball Association team as player-coach. Photo credit: The Associated Press
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SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: Wilt Chamberlain sets a record

  • March 29, 2024
  • By Mike Patton
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Philadelphia 76ers' coach Billy Cunningham wipes the victorious brow of Moses Malone, holding the team's NBA World Championship trophy after winning game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles, June 1, 1983. To the left is 76ers Julius Erving. Photo credit: The Associated Press
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SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: Moses Malone reaches scoring milestone

  • March 22, 2024
  • By Mike Patton
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Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul acknowledges the fans after recording his 10,000th career assist during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in Phoenix. Photo credit: Rick Scuteri
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SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: NBA’s Chris Paul collects his 10,000th assist

  • March 21, 2024
  • By Mike Patton
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SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: Bubba Smith becomes first overall pick for NFL’s Colts

  • March 14, 2024
  • By Mike Patton
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In this Sept. 22, 1973, file photo, Randy Smith of the Buffalo Braves (9) drives for a basket as Don Chaney of the Boston Celtics (12) moves in during an exhibition game in New York's Madison Square Garden. The former NBA player died in 2009 following a career in which he starred for the Buffalo Braves in the 1970s. Photo credit: The Associated Press
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SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: Randy Smith logs an NBA streak

  • March 13, 2024
  • By Mike Patton
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Then-Los Angeles Lakers’ Earvin “Magic” Johnson holds up the ball to acknowledge the crowds’ applause after making his 10,000 career assist during fourth quarter action against the Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, March 7, 1996. Johnson finished the game with seven assists becoming only the second player, behind Utah’s John Stockton, to record 10,000 assists. The Lakers went on to defeat the Kings 102-89. Photo credit: Rich Pedroncelli, The Associated Press
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SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: Magic Johnson makes NBA history

  • March 7, 2024
  • By Mike Patton
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  • Lt. Col. George E. Hardy, youngest of the Tuskegee Airmen, dies at 100
  • SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: Ken Griffey Jr. homerun sets a record
  • SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: Michael Jordan does an about face
  • 20 Black couples, one Dallas megachurch, countless narratives tripped up
  • Iconic Buffalo nightclub turns 90; hosted Dizzie Gillespie, Miles Davis, Billie Holiday

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