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Russell Westbrook proved to be the 2015 All-Star Game MVP on the court, but turns out the Oklahoma City Thunder star is a savior outside the arena as well. Westbrook, who received a new car along with his All-Star accolade, decided to surprise a single mother of two whose vehicle was not in very good shape. […]

A Black University of Kentucky basketball player found himself apologizing after a hot mic picked up his “poor choice of words” towards his White opponent during a post-NCAA Final Four game press conference Saturday. Kentucky guard Andrew Harrison was caught calling his opponent, Wisconsin’s Frank Kaminsky, the N-word after a reporter questioned the panel of Wildcats about the […]

Following the deaths of Black men, women, and children at the hands of police this past year, many athletes and celebrities used their platforms to stand in solidarity with demonstrators calling for an overhaul of the law enforcement system. Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kevin Durant — while not one of the handful of athletes who chose […]

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Mo’ne Davis is seriously a class act. After Bloomsburg University baseball player Joey Casselberry tweeted some disparaging remarks, she’s responded with forgiveness. The 13-year-old star Little Leaguer made news a few days ago when Disney announced its new film on her life. While this is an awesome feat for anybody, not everyone was feeling her good news […]

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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 up with shoe brand M4D3 to design a line of sneakers, which will give 15 percent of its proceeds to benefit impoverished girls around the globe. The sneaker company is collaborating with the Because I’m A Girl movement for the […]

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When Duke basketball player Rasheed Sulaimon was dropped from the team earlier this year by Coach Mike Krzyzewski, many people questioned his reasoning. The basketball program released a statement saying he was “unable to consistently live up to the standards required to be a member of our program.” But the truth behind the situation has finally come to […]

Minnie Minoso, the first black Latino player in the majors, died on Sunday. According to the Chicago Tribune, Minoso died shortly after leaving a friend’s birthday party Saturday night. He was found unresponsive in the driver’s seat of his car. Experiencing chest pains, Minoso reportedly pulled over, suffering a tear in his pulmonary artery caused by “chronic obstructive pulmonary […]

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It’s undeniable that emotions run high during major sporting events; but when fans go beyond rooting for a particular team and start involving race then things become problematic. Racist acts have continued to occur at several sporting events throughout the country and sports anchors are bringing attention to the issue. Following an incident where a […]

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Did y’all see Mo’ne Davis’ appearance on the “Tonight Show?” Host Jimmy Fallon bet Mo’ne a Philly cheesesteak if the Little League Baseball star could strike him out. Of course, she did. Watch the young pitcher show off her skills!

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LeBron James is going home. According to Forbes, King James’ move will increase the Cleveland Cavaliers worth by $100 million and decrease the Miami Heat’s worth by $100 million. It must feel good to be King. Visit Forbes.com for financial analysis of LeBron James’ decision to return home.

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Roland Martin, host of “NewsOne Now,” recently attended the Emmitt Smith Celebrity Invitational golf tournament. Listen below. Be sure to listen to “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin, weekdays at 7 a.m. EST and watch at 9 a.m. EST on TV One.