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Death in the family: Losing Black celebs signals the end of an era
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Death in the family: Losing Black celebs signals the end of an era

2024 has been a heartbreaking year in which we have lost too many brilliant sparks within the culture. On Sept. 10, Tito Jackson delivered his final live performance onstage at the Circus Krone in Munich, Germany. The 70-year-old guitarist and vocalist was on tour as part of The Jacksons with his brothers Marlon and Jackie...

Earl Monroe New Renaissance Basketball School breaks ground on new building
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Earl Monroe New Renaissance Basketball School breaks ground on new building

Although named after one of the most trailblazing players in basketball, the Earl Monroe New Renaissance Basketball School teaches its students that humble beginnings are only a stepping stone for the future you wish to create. On Sept. 25, the school broke ground on a 69,000-square-foot permanent building the students and faculty can now call...

#1 Player In The Country Aj Dybantsa Goes INSANE In Cali!
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#1 Player In The Country Aj Dybantsa Goes INSANE In Cali!

#1 player in the country, AJ Dybantsa, pulled up to Cali to face off against Notre Dame! This game went down to the wire, but Utah Prep pulled away with the W! The post #1 Player In The Country Aj Dybantsa Goes INSANE In Cali! appeared first on Ballislife.com.

Colorado receiver Travis Hunter emerges as historic Heisman Trophy contender
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Colorado receiver Travis Hunter emerges as historic Heisman Trophy contender

If I were casting a vote this minute for the Heisman Trophy, the winner would be Colorado’s wide receiver/defensive back Travis Hunter. Hands down. Quarterback Jalen Milroe and receiver Ryan Williams have played impressively for Alabama and Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty is a quality dark horse. But no player in college football —...

Can the Knicks or 76ers Dethrone the Celtics? (2024-25 NBA Season Predictions: Atlantic Division)
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Can the Knicks or 76ers Dethrone the Celtics? (2024-25 NBA Season Predictions: Atlantic Division)

Welcome to part 1 of our 2024-25 NBA Regular Season Predictions. Predicting the Atlantic Division Standings 1st through 5th. Who do you see taking the Division this season? *Please note this was recorded just before the KAT Trade was announced. The trade doesn’t impact our rankings.* Like – Share – Subscribe Podcast Person? Subscribe here:...

Morgan State welcomes back homecoming with new safety measures to ease concerns
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Morgan State welcomes back homecoming with new safety measures to ease concerns

BALTIMORE — During Morgan State University’s homecoming last year, student Trinity Brown was in the cafeteria one evening when bullets suddenly pierced its windows. “I thought people were just playing around until I saw glass shatter, and everyone started running and ducking,” Brown, a political science major from Harlem, New York, said. “The café workers...

DeMar DeRozan starts fresh with Sacramento Kings
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DeMar DeRozan starts fresh with Sacramento Kings

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – As DeMar DeRozan woke up on Tuesday morning with his first time for practice of the 2024-25 NBA season on the horizon, it finally hit him. The six-time NBA All-Star was truly a member of the Sacramento Kings. “Waking up in a different [city], it really hit me on the drive here,”...

WNBA Playoffs: Liberty cruise to 1-0 lead over the Aces
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WNBA Playoffs: Liberty cruise to 1-0 lead over the Aces

Written by Sara Jane Gamelli X Instagram Sunday marked game one of the WNBA Semi-Finals between the Las Vegas Aces and the New York Liberty. A rematch of the 2023 WNBA Finals, the Barclays was more than ready. In a sold-out crowd of 14,015, the starting Aces lineup was heavily booed. However, with Liberty fans...

Courtney Williams may have found a home with the Minnesota Lynx
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Courtney Williams may have found a home with the Minnesota Lynx

Courtney Williams was walking the streets of New York City when her phone rang.  It was June 2016 and Williams was just 14 games into her rookie season with the Phoenix Mercury. Two months earlier in April, she had been the No. 8 overall pick in the WNBA draft, a tantalizing 2-guard from the University...