New York Rens Archives - Andscape

Sports

Hall of Fame inductee Zack Clayton was not only a hoops star, but also reffed the Rumble in the Jungle

He played both basketball and baseball before his long career in the ring

By Mike Wise

Sports

When the first all-black professional basketball team dominated … back in the ’20s

‘They were literally pioneers and recognized that they were making a statement in front of the audiences.’

By Rhiannon Walker

On this day in black history: It’s time for some Negro League baseball, opera performances surface and finally a professional basketball team

Black History Month: The Undefeated edition Feb. 13

By Maya A. Jones

Sports

Coach Bob Douglas and his New York Rens changed how basketball was played

The legendary coach made it into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame 45 years ago