Wide receiver Willie Miller served two tours of duty in Vietnam and earned the Silver Star. Why has his story been forgotten?
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Whether They Wanted it or Not, Jackie Robinson Raised Americans’ Consciousness | The New York Times
George Vecsey, The New York Times | BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 1: Former professional baseball player Jackie Robinson at Boston University. Exact date unknown. (Photo by Frank O’Brien/The Boston Globe via Getty Images). Featured Image [dropcap]This[/dropcap] happened at Shea Stadium a few decades ago: My son and I were in a half-empty section, not far […]
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Most dominant athlete of 2018: Simone Biles | The Undefeated
This was the year that the greatest gymnast of all time showed that not a damn thing will ever stand in her way.
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Simone Biles makes history, wins 4th all-around world gymnastics title while battling kidney stones – but she’s still disappointed | CBS News
CAITLIN O’KANE , CBS News [dropcap]Simone[/dropcap] Biles made history on Thursday by becoming the first woman gymnast to win four all-around world championships. Not only did Biles break a record at the 48th Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Doha, Qatar, she overcame several challenges — including her own high standards, The Associated Press reports. [mc4wp_form […]
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Willie McCovey, Hall of Famer and Giants legend, dies at age 80 | ESPN
Willie McCovey, the Hall of Fame first baseman who played 19 of his 22 seasons with the San Francisco Giants and slugged 521 career home runs, died Wednesday at age 80.
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Harry Edwards, a giant of sports activism, still has people shook | The Undefeated
50 years ago, he worked with John Carlos and Tommie Smith for Black Power. Now, he’s talking with Colin Kaepernick.
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The Complicated Activism of Arthur Ashe | Politico
Fifty years after his U.S. Open win, the tennis player-turned-advocate offers a model for other athletes—and the rest of us, too.
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Little Known Black History Fact: Robert Robinson & Charles Williams | Black American Web
They came to the University of Oregon in Eugene with high expectations and the drama of their race as the centerpiece.
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Jackie Robinson’s Battles for Equality On and Off the Baseball Field | History.com
Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play in the Major Leagues on April 15, 1947, when he took the field in the top of the first inning against the Boston Braves.
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Fast track to stardom | The Washington Post
Fueled by joy, 17-year-old speedskater Maame Biney races from Ghana to Virginia to Utah and soon to PyeongChang.
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