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Former NFL tight end Eric Green believes son Elijah will be part of changes in MLB
Elijah Green, a 2022 first-round pick, may help restore the pipeline of talented Black players to MLB
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Add another chapter to the Brooklyn Nets’ history of missteps
The Nets have a long history of head-scratching moves that precede loose cannon guard Kyrie Irving and their coaching carousel
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Draymond Green is facing the inevitable as the Warriors’ ‘good ole wagon’
Golden State is prioritizing youth, and the four-time NBA champion is watching his sports mortality flash before his eyes
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Lamar Jackson is a young Black man who knows his value
In the final year of his contract, the Ravens quarterback is performing like an MVP while betting on himself, a wager that depends on more than just his talent
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Robert Sarver and Ime Udoka are cases of clarity and confusion
The reporting of the Suns owner’s disgrace has been thorough and necessary. The handling of the Celtics coach’s suspension has produced a haze of uncertainty.
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Serena Williams’ retirement is a platform, not a loss, for Black tennis’ next generation
Frances Tiafoe, Coco Gauff are proof the diversity of the game will continue
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Deshaun Watson can’t decide between accountability and innocence
The Browns quarterback has been suspended 11 games and fined $5 million for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy, but questions remain about whether he understands the severity of his actions
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Serena Williams is set to redefine ‘retirement’
Just as she reshaped tennis for Black people, Williams will bend the definition of what it means to end an athletic career
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At 100, Rachel Robinson is still looking toward tomorrow with the Jackie Robinson Museum
The long-awaited opening is the continuation of not only keeping her husband’s legacy alive, but her determination and ferocity