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Michael Jordan Gets First Daytona 500 Championship As NASCAR Team Owner

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NBA icon Michael Jordan celebrated a milestone victory as a NASCAR owner after his team, 23XI Racing, secured its first Daytona 500 championship on Sunday. What did Tyler Reddick and Michael Jordan say after the victory? Two-time Xfinity Series champion Tyler Reddick reached a defining moment in his career Sunday, making a last-lap pass to […]

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LeBron James Expresses Desire to Visit Israel: “I’ve Heard Nothing But Great Things”

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NBA superstar LeBron James said on Sunday that he would love to visit Israel one day, praising the country and thanking his fans there for the support. The NBA superstar was asked on Sunday about Israeli basketball player Deni Avdija, who made history as the first Israeli basketball player to play in an NBA All-Star

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Canada Curling Accused Of Cheating By Sweden At Winter Olympics: Accusations And Heated Exchange, Explaine

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The Olympic curling committee has issued a warning to Canadian officials after a player from the men’s curling team was heard yelling curse words during a match against Sweden on Friday. The heated exchange happened when Swedish player Oskar Eriksson accused Canada’s Marc Kennedy of cheating, CBS News reported. According to the rules, a player cannot touch the rock

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What’s To Look Forward To During NBA All-Star Weekend?

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The NBA’s mid-season classic All-Star Weekend is finally upon us. This weekend is meant for the fans and players alike to celebrate the game we all love. But in its 75th iteration, it’s taking place during a time when capitalism keeps such a stranglehold on players’ schedules and energy this weekend. I’ve mentioned in past

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No Current HBCU Football Players Invited to 2026 NFL Combine

No Current HBCU Football Players Invited to 2026 NFL Combine, Sports /

When the NFL released its list of 319 players invited to the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, one detail stood out in HBCU football circles. No current HBCU player made the list. The combine will take place in Indianapolis from February 23 through March 2. Live coverage begins February 26. For programs with deep NFL history, the absence

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LeBron James becomes the oldest player to have a triple-double in NBA history

LeBron James becomes the oldest player to have a triple-double in NBA history, Sports /

By The Associated Press Deep in the 23rd season of the longest career in NBA history, LeBron James is still dropping triple-doubles — on the Dallas Mavericks and on Father Time. James became the oldest player to have a triple-double Thursday night, accomplishing the feat at 41 years and 44 days old during the Los Angeles Lakers’

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Portland Trail Blazers & Alaska Airlines Host Third Annual HBCU To The Pros Weekend February 19-21

Portland Trail Blazers & Alaska Airlines Host Third Annual HBCU To The Pros Weekend February 19-21, Sports /

The Portland Trail Blazers and Alaska Airlines are teaming up for the third annual HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) to the Pros weekend later this month, an expansive weekend of community engagement and performances showcasing the HBCU experience across Portland. For the first time, the weekend will feature marching bands from two Universities. Members of the Southern University

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Chicago State, A Predominantly Black Institution, Is Seeing Its Golf Program Gain Visibility With Maurice Allen

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As golf continues to shift culturally, Maurice Allen is focused on making sure Black players are part of what the sport becomes next. Allen, a professional golfer, community leader, and Chairman of Maurice Allen 360, has spent his career navigating a game where Black representation has often been limited. That experience is part of what

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Laila Edwards, with love from the Kelce brothers, making history in Milan

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By Andrew McGuinness For the last decade, Cleveland Heights, Ohio, has been known as the hometown of Jason and Travis Kelce. But for the next two weeks, the brothers, who combined for 15 All-Pro nominations and four Super Bowl victories, are ceding the spotlight to a new sports star. On Thursday, 22-year-old Laila Edwards made her Olympic debut, helping the

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