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Benedict College sends message with 52-0 rout of Shaw University
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By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) Last season, Benedict College finished atop an inaugural HBCU Division II Coaches’ Poll, receiving all but one first-place vote. This season, the Tigers are seeking a unanimous decision. They used the Carolinas Classic … Continue reading
Mississippi Valley State, Central State, face off in Chicago Classic
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) Unlike a few foes in the Southwestern Athletic Conference, Mississippi Valley State can’t put checkmarks on two prestigious football lists, one for SWAC championships and the other for Hall-of-Fame alums. The Delta Devils … Continue reading
HBCU GO spotlights football season lineup with 3-hour Kickoff Show
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) Fans of HBCU football were treated to a three-hour buffet in the HBCU Go Sports Kickoff Show, hosted by legendary broadcaster Charlie Neal at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. … Continue reading
Sha’Carri Richardson is role model who knows what to do
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) Role models come in all sizes and colors. Some of them exemplify admirable traits that are worthy of emulation, such as kindness and respectfulness, commitment and perseverance. We point them out and hope … Continue reading
USWNT has most Black Girl Magic it’s ever had in the World Cup
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) In case you missed it, the Women’s World Cup begins Thursday in Australia and New Zealand, and the U.S. hopes to win its third consecutive title. Our national team has been good for a … Continue reading
Ice Cube’s Big3 must prove relevance and interest regardless of NBA
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) You have to give it up for Ice Cube and what he’s accomplished since rapping and acting his way into the social fabric. His lengthy catalog includes colossal cultural hits in music and … Continue reading
College basketball less relevant at NBA Draft but exploitive as ever
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) Attending college doesn’t mean what it used to mean, when ancestors were denied the opportunity but considered higher education the ultimate goal for future generations. Get off the farm, don’t ply the trade, … Continue reading
Zion Williamson, Jah Morant face crossroads as NBA Draft arrives
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) There’s no drama surrounding who’ll go No. 1 in the NBA draft Thursday when San Antonio will select French teenager Victor Wembanyama. He’ll instantly become a leading figure in the league, joining international fixtures Nikola … Continue reading
Brittney Griner is free to sit or stand for the anthem. Because America
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) We wouldn’t have to talk about who stands during the national anthem and who sits/kneels/stays away during the national anthem if it weren’t played to death. Blame sporting events. Between youth games, college … Continue reading
Ja Morant is crying out for help and doesn’t even know it
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) “I take full responsibility for my actions. I’m sorry to my family, teammates, coaches, fans, partners, the city of Memphis and the entire Grizzlies’ organization for letting you down. I’m going to take … Continue reading
