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Tiafoe, Shelton and Townsend put Black tennis in spotlight at U.S. Open

Atlanta Daily World - September 14, 2026

Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton made U.S. Open history Friday night (September 11) when they faced each other in the men’s singles semifinals at...

Michelle Obama sends message to Coco Gauff after U.S. Open loss

Black Information Network - September 12, 2026

Coco Gauff’s U.S. Open run came to an end on Thursday (September 10), but the tennis star received a message of support from former First Lady Michelle...

WNBA Doctor: Sports medicine must get better at treating women

Atlanta Daily World - September 2, 2026

By Dr. Ashley Austin As the primary care sports medicine doctor for the New York Liberty -- and a former Division I athlete -- I've...

Atlanta Braves HBCU Night Friday, August 28 at Truist Park

Atlanta Daily World - August 25, 2026

Show your love for Historically Black Colleges and Universities on HBCU Night, presented by Truist, as the Atlanta Braves battle the Colorado Rockies on Friday,...

Honorary captains announced for 2026 Aflac Kickoff Game

Atlanta Daily World - August 25, 2026

Pair of Heisman Trophy Winning Quarterbacks to Represent Their Alma Maters at This Year’s Baylor vs. Auburn Matchup Officials today announced that Heisman Trophy-winning quarterbacks...

10 Strategies to Protect Students During Outdoor Workouts as Temperatures Climb

Atlanta Daily World - July 31, 2026

As the new school year approaches, students nationwide are preparing for fall activities, many of which involve practicing and rehearsing in increasingly warm conditions. Students participating in...

Julio Jones, Nelly kick off summer of family-friendly Action in Atlanta

Atlanta Daily World - June 10, 2026

Celebrity Owners Throw Out First Pitches as Fans Pack Air-Conditioned Assembly Studios; Four More Sundays of Professional Wiffle Ball, Fan Activities and Affordable Family...

City of Atlanta to Dedicate New Mural “Wild Seed, Wild Flower” in South Downtown Ahead of World Cup

Atlanta Daily World - April 20, 2026

The City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA) invites media and community members to attend a special mural dedication and press event...

Coco Gauff Speaks Out After Critics Target Her Hair In Miu Miu Campaign

Atlanta Daily World - April 12, 2026

Coco Gauff is speaking up after receiving online criticism about her hair, turning a fashion campaign into a bigger conversation about beauty standards, Black hair,...

The Case for Eddie Robinson being the Greatest American Football Coach of All-Time

Atlanta Daily World - February 23, 2026

By Karl E. McDonald Coach Eddie Robinson, the trailblazing former college football coach from Grambling State University helped redefine the games of college and pro...

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