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Reflections on Black Excellence and the NFL’s Role in Driving Generational Impac
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Reflections on Black Excellence and the NFL’s Role in Driving Generational Impac

By Troy VincentMarch 10, 2023

To fulfill its responsibility to the Black community, the National Football League partnered with the HBCU Week Foundation to provide high school students with $10,000 scholarships to attend an HBCU. Also, the league has allocated $125 million toward closing the wealth-equity gap by partnering with Black-owned companies. NFL Votes focuses on voter education, registration, and activation. The NFL also is filling a pipeline of diverse coaching candidates at all levels.

Baker Mayfield’s Late Touchdown Gives Rams a 17-16 Win Over Raiders
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Baker Mayfield’s Late Touchdown Gives Rams a 17-16 Win Over Raiders

Amanda Scurlock, Sports EditorDecember 9, 2022

With 1:45 left in regulation, the Rams offense took the field and were down by six points against the Las Vegas Raiders. Quarterback Baker Mayfield had only been with the Rams for two days and mainly relied on his instincts to play. Despite almost making a turnover and being sacked for a nine-yard loss, Mayfield advanced the offense through passes. With 10 seconds left, he sent a 23-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Van Jefferson to tie the game and an extra point secured the Rams’ 17-16 victory over the Raiders. Rams head coach Sean McVay gives praise to QB

Ready Life Finds Support Through Football
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Ready Life Finds Support Through Football

Amanda Scurlock, Sports EditorDecember 1, 2022

Ready Life was created to provide financial tools to people to start generational wealth. The app allows its users to get a mortgage by showing a history of their paid bills instead of using a credit score.

Buccaneers Defeat Rams in Dramatic Win, 16-13
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Buccaneers Defeat Rams in Dramatic Win, 16-13

Dr. Valerie Wardlaw, Contributing WriterNovember 7, 2022

The Rams lost the game with 09 seconds left on the clock. It was enough time for Brady and the Buccaneers to put together a game-winning drive and snap a three-game losing streak. Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady said it best, “that was awesome.”

Rams Beat Chargers, 29-22 in Preseason Opener
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Rams Beat Chargers, 29-22 in Preseason Opener

Dr. Valerie Wardlaw, Contributing WriterAugust 18, 2022

Before an estimated crowd of 90,000, the defending Super Bowl Champions Los Angeles Rams returned to SoFi Stadium Saturday night, defeating their cross-town rivals, the Los Angeles Chargers, 29-22 in its preseason opener. Rams quarterback Bryce Perkins and undrafted rookie receiver Lance McCutcheon were game standouts as the Rams prepare for first-round cuts on Tuesday.