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Compton Unified School District Launches Districtwide Career Program with eSports Video Game Tournament

LOS ANGELES SENTINEL  — The Compton Unified School District (CUSD), in partnership with the Carrot Group and the Los Angeles Chargers, will host its first-ever eSports High School Tournament between its…

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WANTED: Living relatives of Negro League star pitcher Verdell Mathis

NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — It’s been about 70 years since Verdell Mathis pitched for the Memphis Red Sox. During the 1940s, he was considered the greatest lefty pitcher of the…

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Lynn Swann Resigns As USC’s Athletic Director

LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — Pro Football Hall of Famer Lynn Swann resigned as the University of Southern California’s athletic director after three years atop the program, USC President Carol Folt announced…

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Black businessmen use chess app to help students

CHICAGO CRUSADER — When it comes to chess masters, few can compete with the likes, ranks and royalties of Grandmaster, World Chess Champion and legend Bobby Fischer. But when it…

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Military veteran and sports enthusiast impacts African American history

CHICAGO CRUSADER — As a civil rights leader, military veteran, sports enthusiast, educator and advocate for social justice, Hyde Park resident Dr. James W. Johnson has impacted many lives throughout his…

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First Tenants Announced for Entertainment District Around Inglewood Stadium

LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — A beer garden/brewpub, a gym and a 12-screen movie theater complex were announced today as the first three tenants at the Hollywood Park entertainment district that…

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Soccer field opens in Grand Crossing

CHICAGO DEFENDER — Young people who love soccer, City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin and 5thWard Alderman Leslie Hairston, joined officials from the U.S. Soccer Foundation, as well as Stephanie Comer, of the…

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Scholarship to honor Embry-Riddle track star

DAYTONA TIMES — Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Allegiant Travel Company have announced the Howard Walls, Jr. Track and Field Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship, commemorating the achievements, aviation career and legacy of…

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Atlanta Hawks, State Farm unveil Gwinnett County’s first joint co-branded courts and State Farm Good Neighbor Club

ATLANTA VOICE — The Atlanta Hawks and State Farm unveiled their first full facility with new basketball courts along with the second Good Neighbor Club at Lucky Shoals Park in…

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Despite U.S. Open Loss, Serena Williams is still the Greatest of All Time

NNPA NEWSWIRE — "Is Serena the GOAT? She reinvented tennis. She invented #BlackGirlMagic. She has all of the trophies ever, and she stands for equality of women around the globe.…

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