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ESPN Awards the Atlanta Dream with the Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year

Roz Edward - July 15, 2021

100K Award Grant Given to Stacey Abrams New Georgia Project Since its founding in 2008, the Atlanta Dream have embodied Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “Dream”...

Biden Speaks on Sha’Carri Richardson’s Olympic Disqualification

RTMNews - July 6, 2021

Biden Speaks on Sha’Carri Richardson’s Olympic Disqualification by Sherri Kolade Track star Sha’Carri Richardson’s is still Black Girl Magic personified, even after being disqualified to represent...

Atlanta Dream Partners with Anthem for ‘Menatl Health Awareness Night’ Tonight

RTMNews - June 29, 2021

DREAM PARTNERS WITH ANTHEM FOR “MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS NIGHT” TODAY, JUNE 29 Virtual Mental Health Panel Featuring Dream Players Headlines Evening’s Events According to the National...

Gabby Thomas Breaks Her Own Record in Olympic Trials

RTMNews - June 28, 2021

Remember the name Gabby Thomas when the Tokyo Olympics come ‘round next month. Thomas won the women’s 200-meter dash during Saturday’s U.S. Olympic trials, clocking...

Russells Seek To Become The Next ‘First Family’ Of Boxing

zengernews - June 25, 2021

Gary Antuanne Russell is increasingly a force to be reckoned with in boxing’s junior welterweight division. Russell scored a knockout win over Jovanie Santiago...

Sha’Carri Richardson Bolts into History and into Tokyo Olympics

RTMNews - June 24, 2021

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia With lightning-like quickness and a will to dominate, Sha’Carri Richardson is on her way to the Olympics...

Pay For Play: New NCAA Rule Opens Door For Student-Athlete Compensation

zengernews - June 22, 2021

NCAA statement on U.S. Supreme Court decision: "While today’s decision preserves the lower court ruling, it also reaffirms the NCAA’s authority to adopt reasonable rules...

Russell Wilson announced as one of ‘Earth’s Mightiest Athletes’

RTMNews - June 22, 2021

Today, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson was revealed and celebrated as one of ‘Earth’s Mightiest Athletes,’ a new collective of sports superstars that embody...

Jonathan Bender’s Jump From High School to the NBA [Video]

zengernews - June 3, 2021

In a 2000 release, recording artist Nelly rapped: “I’m draftin’ ’em outta high school straight into the pros.” That was a reference to a...

Star athletes support Naomi Osaka

RTMNews - June 2, 2021

Star athletes Serena Williams, Steph Curry and others are expressing strong and heartfelt support for tennis superstar Naomi Osaka who has dropped out of...

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