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Brad Pye’s National Sports Beat (11/17/2016-11/23)

November 19, 2016

Notes, quotes and things picked up on the run from coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond. ... read more / view gallery »

U.S. Olympic sports lag on minority, women hiring

September 29, 2016

The U.S. Olympic Committee and the sports it oversees are behind the curve when it comes to placing women and minorities in key coaching and leadership positions ... read more »

More Than Black Girl Magic

August 31, 2016

I realize Olympic medals are evidence of hard work, perseverance and incredible self-discipline, not magic, but for those of us in the audience the results felt magical. ... read more »

Gallery: Athletes of The Rio Olympic Games

August 18, 2016

Moments of honors and achievement in Rio ... read more / view gallery »

Black Athletes, Many Medals at Rio Olympics

August 17, 2016

The 2016 Olympics has been nothing short of historic for Black Americans. Not only are there Black athletes in sports that are predominantly white, they are excelling and taking home medals in those competitions. Their international, record-breaking success comes at a time when Black bodies have little value in America. These athletes broke Olympic boundaries. ... read more »

National Sports Beat by Brady Pye Jr. (8/18-8/24)

August 17, 2016

Notes, quotes and things picked up on the run from coast-to-coast and all the stops between and beyond. ... read more / view gallery »

Gabby Douglas won’t get a chance to defend all-around title

August 8, 2016

Douglas finished third behind Simone Biles and Aly Raisman. Only two gymnasts per country can compete in Thursday's final, leaving Douglas out of luck. ... read more »

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