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Celtics to open season against Cavaliers

The Boston Celtics will begin defense of their NBA title on Tues. Oct. 28 against Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers as the league announced its official 2008-09 schedule Wednesday.

Bears in pre-season opener vs. Chiefs

After hitting each other in training camp for the last two weeks, the Bears will finally get a chance to face another uniform when they battle the Kansas City Chiefs in the pre-season opener Thursday night at Soldier Field. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. It's the f

Reds fans say goodbye to Griffey

CINCINNATI–Reds fans who had hoped Ken Griffey Jr.”s return home would propel them back into the World Series greeted news of his trade to the White Sox as a needed move in the rebuilding of a team that hasn”t come close.

Lebron set to lead U.S. men back to gold

MACAU–LeBron James was already one of the NBA’s best players by the time he slipped on USA jerseys in 2004 and ‘06. Problem was, the United States had enough good players. What the Americans really needed was someone to be a strong leade

S.C. State favorite in MEAC

NORFOLK, Va. - For the second consecutive year, South Carolina State has been picked to win the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference football championship, edging out defending champion Delaware State. The announcement was made at the league's annual Football

W. Va. State ready for trip to Soldier Field

After his team recorded the school’s best record in almost 40 years last season, West Virginia State head football coach Earl Monroe expected some pleasant surprises this season. One of those surprises, however, was an unexpected one.

Black woman to head N.Y. athletic commission

Melvina Lathan has been named as the head of the New York State Athletic Commission. A former boxing judge, Lathan becomes the first African American woman to hold the position. “I am thrilled that Melvina Lathan will serve as our state athletic com

JRW edges Hinsdale to take state title

The action at Jackie Robinson Park in the state 10- and 11-year-old Little League tournament was as hot as the weather.

Jackie Robinson West Little League in regional tourney

The Jackie Robinson West 12-year-old, all-star team will be representing Illinois at the Great Lake Regional Tournament, which gets underway today in Indianapolis.

Central State seeks return to glory

In the 1970s and 1990s, Central State University of Wilberforce, Ohio was a powerhouse in Black college football. Led by Hall of Fame head coach Billy Joe, the Marauders captured three Black college football national titles.
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