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Black History: July 29, 1870
Known as “Little Chocolate,” featherweight boxer George Dixon, born on July 29, 1870, made a giant impact on the sport, becoming the first Black person ... Full story
Home Run Derby 2012: Robinson Cano Says Fans Harassed His Family
KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The relentless booing of the New York Yankees' Robinson Cano by Kansas City fans during the All-Star Home Run Derby on Monday night ... Full story
Ex NBA Star Dead
Bob Boozer was a star in college, an Olympic gold medalist and an 11-year professional who finished his playing career with an NBA championship.His friends ... Full story
Dwyane Wade Flagrant Foul: Heat Star Runs Over Darren Collison In Game 2 (VIDEO) 
With his size, strength and speed, LeBron James is usually the one making people wonder if he could have been an NFL star. Remember when ... Full story
Mike Tyson Impregnates Prison Official While in Jail
Mike Tyson's Las Vegas stage show, Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth, may have told us more than we needed to know about the heavyweight champ, but ... Full story
Football Player Ched Evans Guilty of Rape, Clayton McDonald Cleared
Wales footballer Ched Evans who was accused of raping a woman "too drunk to consent" to sex has been found guilty while Port Vale defender ... Full story
Are NBA Players Losing on Purpose?
Welcome to Tankonia, a survey of the NBA's thrilling race to the bottom. In our first installment, we'll update you on the past few days ... Full story
Heat Wins, Jeff Van Gundy Goes on Long Rant
Another NBA game. Another flop. Another long rant from Jeff Van Gundy.The former coach's crusade against flopping in the NBA continued on Sunday late in ... Full story
MLB all-star Arrested
According to various reports, former MLB all-star Vladimir Guerrero has run afoul of the law in the Dominican Republic. Per Dominican Today, there was an ... Full story
Former Notre Dame Quarterback, Blair Kiel, Dies at Age 50
Blair Kiel, the former Notre Dame quarterback and punter who played for Tampa Bay, Indianapolis and Green Bay in the NFL, died Sunday. He was ... Full story
Rihanna's New Look
So Rih Rih’s switched it up again… she’s gone blonde and I’m not feeling it! The cut is fine but the color washes her out ... Full story
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- 50th anniversary of Duke University’s integration of black students
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