Major League Baseball celebrated Juneteenth by having a game on June 19 at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama. During an interview with former baseball player, Alex Rodriguez on the Fox Network, Yankee great Reggie Jackson was asked about his playing days at the ballpark and he gave an emotional recollection about dealing with racism during… Continue reading Reggie Jackson Discusses Racist Treatment Received During Playing Days In Alabama
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Alabama A&M University Bringing Back Men’s Cross Country Program
A year before the school celebrates 150 years in existence, Alabama A&M University has announced that it is reinstating an athletic program that has been dormant for 30 years. Alabama A&M’s Director of Athletics, Dr. Paul A. Bryant, has stated that the university is bringing back the men’s cross country team, starting this fall. The… Continue reading Alabama A&M University Bringing Back Men’s Cross Country Program
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NFL Hopeful Michael Jefferson Severely Injured in Fatal Car Accident
A young football player who was expected to be picked in the upcoming NFL draft has been injured in a car accident that had a fatality. According to ESPN, Michael Jefferson, who was recently playing for Louisiana-Lafayette as a wide receiver was severely injured in a car crash that took place over the weekend in… Continue reading NFL Hopeful Michael Jefferson Severely Injured in Fatal Car Accident
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Alabama Defensive Back Tony Mitchell Suspended After Being Arrested For Drug Possession After Taking Police On 141 MPH Pursuit
Alabama Defensive Back Tony Mitchell Suspended After Being Arrested For Drug Possession After Taking Police On 141 MPH Pursuit Recently suspended University of Alabama football player, Tony Mitchell who was arrested last week on drug charges was reportedly speeding at more than 140 miles per hour when apprehended by police officers. According to USA Today,… Continue reading Alabama Defensive Back Tony Mitchell Suspended After Being Arrested For Drug Possession After Taking Police On 141 MPH Pursuit
