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Naomi Osaka ‘Refreshed’ and ‘Happy’ After Olympics Debut Match
The Japanese tennis star breezed through her first match in Tokyo, while Team USA’s women’s gymnastics and men’s basketball teams got off to rough starts.
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Role Call: Lester Holt Is the ‘Anchor for America’ for the Tokyo Olympics, a New Series on Malcolm X and More
NBC promotes the Tokyo Olympics with Lester Holt at its helm; Carmelo Anthony has a new podcast; Dr. Dre’s son is stepping into his first role
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Black Excellence: Donata Katai Is 1st Black Swimmer to Represent Zimbabwe in Olympic Games
The predominately Black country has previously only been represented by white swimmers in the Olympic Games.
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After Rachel Nichols Showed What White Allyship Really Looks Like, NBA Finals Host Maria Taylor Leaves ESPN
The NBA Countdown and NBA Finals host is reportedly leaving the sports network for NBC.
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With ‘FourFiveSeconds’ Until His Donda Listening Party, Kanye West Does More Things
West dropped a surprise Beats By Dre commercial starring Sha’Carri Richardson and announced he will donate thousands of Donda event tickets to HBCUs.
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Olympics Head Doesn’t Rule Out Late Cancellation of Tokyo Games Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases
So far, 71 people approved to work or compete in the Olympics have tested positive for the virus.
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Megan Thee Stallion Makes History With Leyna Bloom and Naomi Osaka on Sports Illustrated’s 2021 Swimsuit Issues
The rapper is the first to cover the highly anticipated annual issue, while Bloom is the first trans woman to do so and Osaka the first Black female athlete.
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From COVID-19 to Sexless Cardboard Beds, the Tokyo Olympics Is Turning Into the New Fyre Festival
A U.S. gymnast has tested positive and tennis star Coco Gauff has dropped out. Tokyo Olympic officials know they should’ve canceled these games.
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10 Black Athletes to Watch During the Tokyo Olympics
The list is honestly endless, but here’s a select few Black Olympians from around the globe to tune into.