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It would be an under statement to say Black culture and sports go hand in hand. There are so many outstanding Black athletes in history that it’s difficult to pick the stand out athletes. But we have done it. Here’s an inspirational list of 15 outstanding black athletes who changed the world.   In no particular […]

(CNN) To his frustration, they talked about Patrick Mahomes’ arm rather than his decision making as if brawn somehow mattered more than brain. Despite monetary success and awards, Black quarterbacks, past and present, say they still face an uphill battle against . . .

This article was updated in January 2023 Black History Month is about honouring Black Canadians, past and present. We look to celebrate the contributions of Black athletes who have shaped our country, communities and culture for the better. Though it had been celebrated since 1976, it wasn’t until December 1995 that the House of Commons officially […]

Comment on this storyCommentAdd to your saved storiesSave PHILADELPHIA — The World Series finally shifted Tuesday night to a town where it hadn’t been staged in 13 years, and there’s a freshness around the Philadelphia Phillies that is invigorating for the sport. The Houston Astros are the been there done that (

Regardless of how we might think of ourselves individually, it’s a proven fact that people, as a whole, are drawn to “dramatic events.” There are entire genres of literature based on dramatic stories. We create movies about them. Heck, as terrible as Soap Operas are, they still draw loyal fans who can’t wait for the […]

The South African runner Caster Semenya, a two-time Olympian and a celebrity in international sports, has spent years challenging proposed limits on female athletes. She has been fiercely defended and lauded in South Africa, and

“I am Mokgadi Caster Semenya. I am a woman and I am fast.” So said the reigning Olympic champion in the women’s 800-meter last year, in a statement challenging rules that could threaten her athletic career. The rules, issued by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), require some female runners whose bodies produce high […]

(CNN) After rioters stormed the US Capitol on Wednesday to protest Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory, players and coaches across American sports leagues voiced their concerns about what they witnessed in Washington. “This is what’s going on. It has been incited. People can’t be surprised at what’s happening, because it’s kind of been provoked for […]

TERRY GROSS, HOST: This is FRESH AIR. I’m Terry Gross. Fifty years before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in baseball, one of the most famous athletes in America was an African American who had set countless records in a sport that had long shunned people of color. Major Taylor was a championship bicycle racer […]

Sportsnet Staff August 27, 2020, 12:00 PM Looking back at some of the important voices and conversations around systemic racism and social injustice. Donnovan Bennett: Ujiri press conference incident highlights need for diverse voicesThe intentions behind the question on gun violence posed to the Raptors president . . .