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Sep 15 2017

“Oprah’s Master Class” New Episode on Saturday, featuring Shaquille O’Neal

Shaquille O’Neal The acclaimed, Emmy-nominated series “Oprah’s Master Class” featuring an unprecedented first–person insight into the brilliant minds of entertainers and public figures we love, respect and admire, is in its sixth season with a new episode on Saturday, September 16 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network featuring NBA champion and Hall […]

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Sep 9 2017

Sloane Stephens Beats Madison Keys in U.S. Open Women’s Finals

Photo Via Credit Chang W. Lee/The New York Times Unseeded Sloane Stephens, beat the No. 15-seeded Madison Keys, her fellow American competitor, 6-3, 6-0, in just 61 minutes in the U.S. Open final. The tennis star, who made her return at Wimbledon after a foot surgery and missed 11 months of competitive play, quickly made

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Sep 6 2017

Three Black women have advanced to U.S. Open Semi Finals

Venus Williams, Sloane Stephens and Madison Keys make history as for the first time in U.S. Open history, three black women have advanced to the quarterfinal round. For the first time in the tennis competition’s history, it’s exciting to have three black women who all have advanced to the quarterfinal round. On Monday, Sept. 4,

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Aug 7 2017

Briana Scurry Becomes First African-American Elected to National Soccer Hall of Fame

Our congrats go out to Briana Scurry, who has been elected to the National Soccer Hall of Fame Class of 2017, making her the first African American elected to the prestigious honor. Selected on the Player Ballot system, details about the induction ceremony will be released at a later date. Growing up playing soccer in

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May 9 2017

City of Poway Celebrates Tony Gwynn with Unveiling of Bronze Statue

Today, May 9, would have been the 57th birthday of baseball great, Tony Gwynn. In celebration of his greatness, hundreds came out for the ceremony of an 11-foot tall bronze statue was unveiled at Lake Poway, in Gwynn’s hometown of Poway, California. During a ceremony to open the memorial plaza, where the statue stands at

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Apr 15 2017

Photo: Celebrating Jackie Robinson’s Legacy

Today, April 15, marks the 70th anniversary of Jackie Robinson taking the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers and breaking Major League Baseball’s color barrier. Breaking major league baseball’s color line will forever be the centerpiece of Jackie Robinson’s legacy. Here’s how Jackie Robinson day all came about. Twenty years ago, Rachel Robinson, wife of the late, great Jackie

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Mar 9 2017

Seattle Seahawks Michael Bennett to Donate Endorsement Money to Community

Chance The Rapper recent million-dollar donation to Chicago public schools has inspired other celebrities to step up and invest in America’s youth. Seattle Seahawks star Michael Bennett recently vowed to donate his 2017 endorsement money to underserved communities. “I was inspired by Chance the Rapper to ‘think bigger’ when he pledged one million dollars to Chicago kids and

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Feb 21 2017

Magic Johnson Named President of Los Angeles Lakers Basketball Operations

Tuesday morning, it was announced that Earvin “Magic” Johnson has been named President of Basketball Operations, while also relieving General Manager Mitch Kupchak and Vice President of Basketball Operations Jim Buss from their duties as leaders of the front office. The moves were made by Co-Owner and Governor Jeanie Buss, who joined Johnson — previously

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Jan 28 2017

Serena Williams is Number 1 in the World!

Serena Williams is the only player, man or woman to win 23 Grand Slam Singles titles. Ranking 35-year-old Williams No. 1 in the world! In a match like no other, in Saturday’s Australian Open final, Serena beat her 36-year-old sister Venus. It’s hard to believe that the world first watched two sisters play their

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Dec 11 2016

Louisville Quarterback Makes History Wins 2016 Heisman

Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson of the University of Louisville makes history in becoming the youngest quarterback in history. At age 19, Jackson was selected on Saturday (Dec. 10) as the 82nd winner of the Heisman Memorial Trophy, an award presented annually by the Heisman Trophy Trust to the most outstanding player in college football. The

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