sports
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Simone Biles Makes History in 1st Competition After 2 Year Absence
The incredible moment happened on Sunday in Belgium.
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Courtney B. Vance in Heist 88 Is Our Black TV Pick of the Week
The Paramount+ series sees Vance as a brilliant and charming con man. Also, this week: The Boys spin-off and more.
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A ‘Fly’ New Book Celebrates Nearly 80 Years of NBA Style
The Root spoke with author Mitchell S. Jackson about his new book, ‘Fly: The Big Book of Basketball Fashion.’
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Will the NBA Handle Kevin Porter Jr.’s Assault Case Better Than Miles Bridges’?
The Houston Rockets guard was arrested and charged with strangulation and assault after an incident that involved his girlfriend, WNBA player Kysre Gondrezick.
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College Football Could Lose One of Its Few Black Coaches
Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker has been suspended after he was accused of sexually harassing a rape activist.
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More Bad News for Suspect Charged in UVA Shooting
Christopher Darnell Jones Jr. is facing the most serious murder charges available in the state of Virginia.
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The Other Black Girl & The Start of NFL Season Are Our TV Picks This Week
A real office nightmare in Hulu’s The Other Black Girl series, pro football, and stand up comedy are what’s Black on TV this week.