HBCU Editors , HBCU Buzz [dropcap]Mo’ne[/dropcap] Davis, who four years ago hurled her way into the annals of the Little League World Series and the hearts of the sports world as a pitcher for the Taney Dragons of South Philadelphia, has decided she will attend Hampton University next fall. [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] Davis, who used a […]
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Most dominant athlete of 2018: Simone Biles | The Undefeated
This was the year that the greatest gymnast of all time showed that not a damn thing will ever stand in her way.
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Simone Biles makes history, wins 4th all-around world gymnastics title while battling kidney stones – but she’s still disappointed | CBS News
CAITLIN O’KANE , CBS News [dropcap]Simone[/dropcap] Biles made history on Thursday by becoming the first woman gymnast to win four all-around world championships. Not only did Biles break a record at the 48th Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Doha, Qatar, she overcame several challenges — including her own high standards, The Associated Press reports. [mc4wp_form […]
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Willie McCovey, Hall of Famer and Giants legend, dies at age 80 | ESPN
Willie McCovey, the Hall of Fame first baseman who played 19 of his 22 seasons with the San Francisco Giants and slugged 521 career home runs, died Wednesday at age 80.
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Jackie Robinson’s Battles for Equality On and Off the Baseball Field | History.com
Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play in the Major Leagues on April 15, 1947, when he took the field in the top of the first inning against the Boston Braves.
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‘Orange Is the New Black’ Actress Uzo Aduba to Play the First Female Baseballer Toni Stone | Atlanta Black Star
Stone, a Black woman, made history in 1953 when she became the first woman ever to play in men’s professional leagues after joining the Negro Leagues.
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A monument at last for Octavius Catto, who changed Philadelphia | The Inquirer
It becomes the first public monument honoring a specific African American on the city’s public landscape.
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Fast track to stardom | The Washington Post
Fueled by joy, 17-year-old speedskater Maame Biney races from Ghana to Virginia to Utah and soon to PyeongChang.
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First black player in major leagues? Hint: It wasn’t Jackie Robinson | Los Angeles Times
Years ago, Palmer’s grandmother told him the story of the man buried here. That’s my uncle, she said, your great-grand uncle. His name was Moses Fleetwood Walker, and he was the first black baseball player in the major leagues.
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Who Is Frances Tiafoe? Federer Sure Found Out | The New York Times
Frances Tiafoe, a 19-year-old from Hyattsville, Md., pushed Roger Federer, a 19-time Grand Slam champion, deep into a fifth set in the first round of the United States Open on Tuesday night under the roof of Arthur Ashe Stadium before losing, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1, 1-6, 6-4.
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