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Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray shows off his new jersey after the Arizona Cardinals selected him in the first round at the NFL Draft on Thursday, April 25, 2019, in Nashville. Photo credit: Mark Humphrey, The Associated Press
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SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: The NFL Draft and quarterback dreams

  • April 25, 2024
  • By Mike Patton
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Bill Russell grins at the announcement that he was named coach of the Boston Celtics on April 18, 1966. The late Russell, then 32, a former University of San Francisco basketball star, became the first Black head coach in National Basketball Association history. Photo credit: The Associated Press
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SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: Bill Russell logs an NBA milestone with Celtics promotion

  • April 18, 2024
  • By Mike Patton
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This April 4, 1983, file photo shows North Carolina State's Lorenzo Charles (43) dunking the ball against the University of Houston in the NCAA championship game in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Charles' dunk shot with one second remaining fulfilled North Carolina State's impossible dream, giving the Wolfpack a 54-52 victory over top-ranked Houston for the NCAA basketball championship. Photo credit: The Associated Press
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SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: Lorenzo Charles helps underdog North Carolina State win NCAA championship

  • April 4, 2024
  • By Mike Patton
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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: Kyrie Irving sets record with Brooklyn Nets debut
  • Unemployed Black women get a boost from energetic advocate
  • Misty Copeland hangs up her pointe shoes after performing for adoring crowd at retirement show
  • Military-style immigration sweep hits NYC as masked agents arrest vendors
  • Misty Copeland will take to the ballet stage one last time before hanging up her pointe shoes

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