Duke Makes Documentary on First Black Athlete
February 13, 2025
Professors from the Duke Center for Documentary Studies are working on a film about Claudius (C.B.) Claiborne, the first Black student athlete at the school.
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History (Sports)
Dialing long distance: Harden joins Curry as the only NBA players to reach 3,000 3-pointers
December 5, 2024
James Harden has joined Golden State’s Stephen Curry as the only NBA players to reach 3,000 career 3-pointers.
King/Drew Defeats Palisades in City Section Championship
December 5, 2024
The King/Drew Golden Eagles football team won their first-ever championship after defeating the Palisades Dolphins 56-35 in the City Section Division I championship.
Lakers Win Historic Home Opener
October 23, 2024
The Los Angeles Lakers started their season with a 110-103 victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Dodgers Honor Lakers in Series Against Rays
August 25, 2024
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 on Sunday, going 2-1 in their weekend series.
The Blade and the Barrier: Lauren Scruggs and the Rise of Black Excellence in Fencing
August 22, 2024
Fencing remains an underrepresented sport within the Black community, particularly for women, due to limited access, exposure, and cultural barriers that prioritize more mainstream sports.
Allyson Felix Joins the IOC Athletes’ Commission
August 14, 2024
Olympic legend Allyson Felix has been elected to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletics Commission. Her membership was confirmed during the Closing Ceremony of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.
Dearica Hamby Wins Bronze Medal with USA 3×3 Women’s National Team
August 5, 2024
Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby earned a bronze medal at the Olympic Games Paris 2024, defeating Canada 16-13.
Paralympian Isaac Jean-Paul’s Long Jump to Paris
July 10, 2024
Isaac Jean-Paul has his hopes set on winning gold in the 2024 Paris Paralympics. The Paralympic bronze medalist has been on a historic run since he began competing in adaptive sports in 2017.
Celebrations honor Willie Mays and Negro League players ahead of MLB game at Rickwood Field
June 24, 2024
As Ajay Stone strolled around historic Rickwood Field and gazed at tributes displayed in honor of Willie Mays and other Negro Leaguers, he clutched a cherished memory under his arm.
Baseball Legend Willie Mays Passes Away at 93
June 19, 2024
Willie Mays, the iconic Hall of Famer often hailed as the greatest player in baseball history, has died at 93. The news broke during a Mets and Rangers game in Arlington, evoking emotional tributes from the baseball community.
As Mets retire his No. 18, Strawberry tells fans ‘I’m so sorry for ever leaving’
June 3, 2024
Darryl Strawberry stood on the Citi Field grass as his No. 18 was being retired and addressed the New York Mets fans he had jilted 34 years earlier.
MLB Integrates Negro Leagues Stats, Elevating Long-Overlooked Stars to Major League Status
May 31, 2024
MLB Commissioner Robert Manfred announced this significant change three years ago, emphasizing the league’s commitment to correcting a historical wrong by elevating the Negro Leagues to “Major League” status.
Jackie Robinson is rebuilt in bronze in Colorado after theft of statue from Kansas park
May 27, 2024
As he coats a mold of Jackie Robinson with wax, metalsmith Alex Haines reflected on the extra importance of a project that will soon give the city of Wichita, Kansas, a replacement bronze statue of the baseball icon after thieves brazenly destroyed the original.
Beyond the Diamond: Olivia Madkins’ Journey as Columbia’s Pioneer Black Softball Player
April 12, 2024
Typically it is not common to see Black girls playing softball, but Olivia Madkins is making a difference at Columbia.