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A football coach won at Aquinas and then was out: Episode spurs divided opinions

Democrat & Chronicle 31 Mar 2025
But the return of Chris Battaglia, who coached four state champion teams at Aquinas, to replace Maurice Jackson, the first Black man to coach at the private school, came with a lot of feedback from beyond Dewey Avenue.Observations in Section V.
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Ohio's universities must fight against tyranny while they can | Opinion

The Columbus Dispatch 31 Mar 2025
Vernon Alden did not get everything right, but he did require the recruiting office to solicit more athletic and academic Black and minority in-state and out-of-state students, did the same for faculty and staff.
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Boxing shoes are fashion's newest heavyweight, as seen on BLACKPINK's Jennie

Korea Times 31 Mar 2025
Jennie showed off the casual yet athletic charm of black boxing shoes by pairing them with a black jersey top, a short denim skirt and high socks for added flair.
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H.S. Roundup: Milton, Warrior Run baseball teams remain undefeated

The Milton Standard Journal 31 Mar 2025
MIFFLINBURG — Milton got out to an early lead over Mifflinburg during their game on Saturday, and the Black Panthers held on for a 4-1 Heartland Athletic Conference crossover victory ....
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Western Wayne boys volleyball team is off to a strong start in Lackawanna League action

Tri-County Independent 31 Mar 2025
Theo Black, Vinny Silon and John Pyatt are all seniors and three-year starters who should provide solid leadership on and off the court ... Black has been a fixture at the heart of Western Wayne’s offensive attack for three years now.
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Paige Bueckers’ stellar performance: Why she’s not getting the same spotlight as Caitlin Clark

The Times of India 30 Mar 2025
When she won College Athlete of the Year at the 2021 ESPYs, Bueckers used her platform ... Black athletes have long dominated the WNBA’s biggest awards but don’t always get the same mainstream attention.
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UConn's Paige Buckers needs a 'black villain' to be as popular as Caitlin Clark, ex-NBA ...

The Daily Mail 30 Mar 2025
'Much of the media made Reese the villain to Clark's heroine after the Black Princess upstaged the Great White Hope in the 2023 NCAA Tournament championship game.' ... 'At the 2021 ESPYs, Bueckers was named the college athlete of the year.
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Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame class announced

York News-Times 30 Mar 2025
Boys Town athletes of different eras are among the 12 athletes, five coaches, an official and a contributor who will enter the Nebraska High School Sports Foundation Hall of Fame in September ... Athletes.
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MLB legend Greg Maddux would rather be on the links than the A’s staff

Las Vegas Review-Journal 30 Mar 2025
Greg Maddux views the Athletics’ move to Las Vegas through the prism of a ballplayer, and also a grandfather ... Strike one, on the black. Maddux said he’d be around if the Athletics’ ...
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Mark Lewis-Francis: Humble attitude is key to Matt Hudson-Smith's success

Yahoo Daily News 29 Mar 2025
"I was actually born and raised in Smethwick and then my mum moved to the Black Country to Darlaston which is where my athletic career picked up a bit ... World Athletics Championships in London.
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Aiken boys basketball coach Derrell Black steps down after state runner-up finish

Cincinnati.com 28 Mar 2025
“The Athletic Department at Aiken High School wants to thank Derrell Black for his time as our Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach. In three years Coach Black restored the pride in the Aiken Basketball ...
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Dr. Jessica Johnson: George Foreman’s redemption story

Lima Ohio 28 Mar 2025
I’ve always believed that Foreman was the odd man out seeking respect as a Black athlete, as he fought professionally in an era dominated by Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier during the prime of his career.
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Niko Medved’s path to Gophers included steering him off hockey rinks

Pioneer Press 28 Mar 2025
(Alicia Jerome / Gophers Athletics). Medved shared that anecdote as he rested in a padded black chair in the corner of Williams Arena’s raised hardwood floor after being named the Gophers’ new men’s basketball coach on Monday.
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Why hasn’t middle America given Paige Bueckers the Caitlin Clark treatment?

Yahoo Daily News 28 Mar 2025
At the 2021 ESPYs, Bueckers was named the college athlete of the year. She used her acceptance speech to celebrate and honor Black women in particular ... But I think we should use this power together to also celebrate Black women.”.
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Ben Barr used to work at a bank. Now his leadership is paying off for ...

Bangor Daily News 28 Mar 2025
2021 and Ken Ralph, UMaine’s athletic director at the time, hired the 39-year-old Barr. Ralph was the athletic director at RPI when Barr was there ... The Black Bears have continually overachieved under Barr following his first season.

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