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Black Baseball Trailblazer Receives Hall Of Fame Induction

Buck O’Neil—the MLB’s first Black coach—was posthumously inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

by Brandee Sanders

12.12.21

The White Privilege Of The 'Tomahawk Chop'

The "Tomahawk Chop” is racist and if you cannot acknowledge this, it means you are drowning in white privilege.

by Bilal G. Morris

10.28.21

Giannis Antetokounmpo Becomes Part MLB Team Owner

NBA champion Giannis Antetokounmpo acquired an ownership stake in the Milwaukee Brewers.

by Brandee Sanders

10.04.21

Jackie Robinson at Home With his Various Trophies

Jackie Robinson Foundation Receives $1.4M Endowment

The Hess Corporation awarded the Jackie Robinson Foundation with a $1.4 million grant for the creation of scholarships and a…

by Brandee Sanders

08.25.21

Los Angeles Lakers v Golden State Warriors

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

09.30.21

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

09.29.21

Baseball Coach Bianca Smith Makes MLB History

Bianca Smith has made history as the MLB’s first Black woman coach.

by NewsOne Staff

09.29.21

Softball - International Friendly - China vs. USA

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

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

‘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

NEWS ROUNDUP: FBI Investigating Mississippi Black Church Arson…AND…

The FBI has launched a civil rights probe in relation to the incident.

by NewsOne Staff

11.03.16

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

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

04.29.21

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 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