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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) stands on the court during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, in Washington. Photo credit: Nick Wass, The Associated Press

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SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: James Harden comes through for the Rockets

January 31, 2024
By Mike Patton
NABJ Black News & Views

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Wilt Chamberlain is shown with trophy he received from the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association Basketball Club in Philadelphia, March 28, 1960. Photo credit: Sam Myers, The Associated Press

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SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: Wilt Chamberlain makes history

January 25, 2024
By Mike Patton
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In this November 23, 1960, file photo, 25-year-old left wing Willie O'Ree, the first Black player of the National Hockey League, warms up in his Boston Bruins uniform, prior to the game with the New York Rangers, at New York's Madison Square Garden. Photo credit: The Associated Press

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SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: O’Ree breaks pro-hockey color barrier

January 17, 2024
By Mike Patton
NABJ Black News & Views

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New York Knicks center Patrick Ewing pumps up the fans crowded into New York's Madison Square Garden in New York, Sunday, May 22, 1994, as the last few seconds tick away in the Knicks? NBA Playoff semifinal game against the Chicago Bulls. The Knicks won the game 87-77 and move on meet the Indiana Pacers in the finals. Photo credit: Bill Kostroun, The Associated Press

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SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: Patrick Ewing reaches milestone

January 17, 2024
By Mike Patton
NABJ Black News & Views

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Then double-murder defendant O.J. Simpson declared, "I did not, could not and would not" commit murder as he addressed the court in Los Angeles, Sept. 22, 1995. The jury was not present. Both sides then rested, finishing the presentation of evidence in one of the most sensational criminal trials in American history. Behind Simpson is late attorney Johnnie Cochran Jr. At far right is attorney Robert Shapiro. Photo credit: Pool/Reed Saxon, The Associated Press

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SPORTS HISTORY IN BLACK: O.J. Simpson goes on trial for murder

January 12, 2024
By Mike Patton
NABJ Black News & Views

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Michael Jordan, NBA Chicago Bulls basketball player, in 1997. Photo credit: Michael Jordan, Steve Lipofsky

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Sports history in Black: Michael Jordan amasses a record number of points

December 11, 2022
By Mike Patton
NABJ Black News & Views

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