LeBron James is participating in his fourth Olympic Games, aiming to win a gold medal with the U.S. men’s basketball team.
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Vikings’ Khyree Jackson, 2 former high school teammates killed in car crash in Maryland
Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson and two of his former high school teammates were killed in a car crash in Maryland, according to police and the team.
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American hero and baseball giant Willie Mays dies at age 93
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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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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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.
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2024 NFL Draft fails to select Black college players
Despite the success of the 2022 class, no HBCU players were selected in the 2024 NFL Draft, causing many to question the league’s neglect of HBCU talent and call for answers as to why talented players are consistently overlooked.