Sports
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Chris Paul Joins Forces With Basketball Hall of Fame to Launch HBCU Tournament
The Chris Paul HBCU Tip-Off will feature Morehouse College, Virginia Union, West Virginia State and Winston-Salem State.
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Willie O’Ree, NHL’s 1st Black Hockey Player, Set to Receive Congressional Gold Medal
Senate passes a bill to honor the trailblazing athlete, who broke the NHL's color barrier in 1958. The bill heads to the House, where swift passage is expected.
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Simone Biles Thanks Fans for Helping Her Realize She’s More Than Her Accomplishments
The four-time Olympic gold medalist withdrew from Thursday’s individual all-around competition, citing mental health concerns.
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Costa Rican Gymnast Luciana Alvarado Puts On for the Culture With Black Lives Matter Tribute at Tokyo Olympics
The 18-year-old Costa Rican made sure her first trip to the Olympics would include a powerful statement.
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Simone Biles Pulls Out of Team Gymnastics Final, Naomi Osaka Suffers Shocking Loss In 3rd Round of Tokyo Olympics [Updated]
Two of the best in their respective sports had a rough go on Tuesday.
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Simone Biles Admits to Having ‘Weight of the World on My Shoulders’ After Rough Olympic Debut
The Olympian is being transparent about the tremendous pressure she faces in Tokyo.
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An Alleged Sexual Predator Gets to Compete at the Olympics While Sha’Carri Richardson Is Stuck Watching From Home. Make It Make Sense
USA Fencing is bending over backward to accommodate Alen Hadzic, who's facing numerous accusations of sexual misconduct.
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France Hands USA Men’s Basketball Team Their 1st Olympic Loss Since 2004
It's been a bumpy ride for the USA Men's Basketball team since former coach Mike Krzyzewski stepped down.