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LeBron James Becomes Part-Owner Of MLB Team

LeBron James and his business partner Maverick Carter are part-owners of the Boston Red Sox.
by NewsOne Staff
03.21.21
World Series - Boston Red Sox v St Louis Cardinals - Game Four
MLB Legend Hank Aaron Dies At 86

The baseball hero overcame defining odds as one of the most prolific athletes over the last century. He died on…
by Charise Frazier
01.22.21
Toronto Blue Jays v Boston Red Sox
Baseball Coach Bianca Smith Makes MLB History

Bianca Smith has made history as the MLB’s first Black woman coach.
by NewsOne Staff
01.03.21
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Softball Player Hosts Program For L.A. Youth

Olympic gold medalist Natasha Watley is hosting a summer program for Los Angeles youth.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
Baseball Player Bunting
HBCU World Series Aims To Diversify College Baseball

The HBCU World Series was created to increase the representation of Black athletes in college baseball.
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20
Los Angeles Times
‘A Leap Of Faith:’ Jimmie Gardner Details Road…

NewsOne Now continues its conversation with Gardner about the process of getting released from prison after serving 27 years.
by D.L. Chandler
03.15.18
Cross and Clear Sky
FBI Investigating Black Mississippi Church Arson

The FBI has launched a civil rights probe in relation to the incident.
by NewsOne Staff
11.03.16
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MLB Hall Of Famer Monte Irvin Dies At…

Baseball has lost one of its most beloved ambassadors with the passing of Hall of Fame inductee and Negro League…
by D.L. Chandler
01.13.16
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NEWS ROUNDUP: Ken Griffey Jr. Elected To National…

Griffey was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. He hit another milestone by having the highest voting percentage…
by NewsOne Staff
01.07.16
Darryl Hamilton
911 Call Released Days After MLB Great Darryl…

A 911 call made during the alleged murder-suicide involving former Mets outfielder Darryl Hamilton was released today, offering a different view of the sudden…
by Desire Thompson
06.24.15
Jackie Robinson West
Jackie Robinson West Cuts Ties With Little League…

Jackie Robinson West, the championship Chicago baseball team, is cutting ties with the Little League to join the Babe Ruth…
by Lynette Holloway
04.24.15
Mo’ne Davis Wants College Athlete Reinstated After Offensive…

Mo’ne Davis is seriously a class act. After Bloomsburg University baseball player Joey Casselberry tweeted some disparaging remarks, she’s responded with…
by Ariel Cherie
02.08.21
Little League World Series - Nevada v Pennsylvania
Role Model: Mo’ne Davis Will Release Line Of…

Fashion may be fun, but it can also change people’s lives. Mo’ne Davis, the famous 13-year-old little league pitcher that covered Sports Illustrated, is teaming…
by Lindsey India/GlobalGrind
03.17.15
Minnie Minoso
Minnie Minoso, Chicago’s First Black Player In The…

Minnie Minoso, the first black Latino player in the majors, died on Sunday. According to the Chicago Tribune, Minoso died…
by Desire Thompson
03.02.15
Little League Pitching Phenom Mo’ne Davis Lands Book…

A memoir for someone who has only lived just over 13 years might seem a bit odd but not for…
by ionerlogan
11.19.14
[Video] Mo’ne Davis Strikes Jimmy Fallon Out, Hilarity…

Did y’all see Mo’ne Davis’ appearance on the “Tonight Show?” Host Jimmy Fallon bet Mo’ne a Philly cheesesteak if the…
by NewsOne Staff
09.09.14
Striking Out Six Batters, Mo’Ne Davis Pitches Like…

Mo’Ne Davis, 13, led her Little League team to the World Series when she struck out six batters Sunday. The Philadelphia…
by NewsOne Staff
08.12.14
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Cari Champion On NFL’s Rooney Rule, A-Rod Doping…

Despite the Rooney Rule, the lack of Black coaches in professional sports is apparent with no signs showing that it…
by NewsOne Now
01.15.14
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Can Magic Johnson Spark Blacks’ Interest In Baseball?

When Magic Johnson and a group of fellow investors plunked down $2.15 billion to purchase the Los Angeles Dodgers, the…
by Brett Johnson
06.19.19
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Prince Fielder Signs 9-Year Deal With Detroit Tigers

DETROIT — With Prince Fielder and Miguel Cabrera in the middle of the lineup, the Detroit Tigers look ready for…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19
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