Former player Buxton, doubles partner of Gibson, dies at 85
Angela Buxton, a British tennis player who was the doubles partner of Althea Gibson when the American became the first Black person to win a major title in 1956, has … Click to Continue »
Man City to honor David Silva with statue outside stadium
Manchester City will recognize David Silva’s 10-year career at the club by building a statue in honor of the Spanish playmaker at the Etihad Stadium. Silva, who is widely regarded … Click to Continue »
Washington hires Wright as NFL’s 1st Black team president
The Washington Football Team on Monday hired Jason Wright as team president, making him the first Black person to hold that position in NFL history. At 38, he becomes the … Click to Continue »
AP Sportlight
Aug. 18 1923 — Helen Mills, 17, ends Molla Bjurstedt Mallory’s domination of the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association championships and starts her own with a 6-2, 6-1 victory. 1958 — … Click to Continue »
This Date in Baseball-August 18
Aug. 18 1915 — Boston opened Braves Field with a 3-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. 1931 — New York’s Lou Gehrig played in his 1,000th consecutive game. Gehrig … Click to Continue »
2-time Olympic champion Northug busted for cocaine, speeding
Two-time Olympic cross-country skiing champion Petter Northug has admitted to possessing cocaine, speeding and driving under the influence. The Norwegian great, who won two gold medals at the 2010 Vancouver … Click to Continue »
As the NBA playoffs begin, here are 10 things to know
The NBA playoff pool is deeper than ever this season. Playoff teams will split a record $23,287,266 for making the NBA postseason, a figure that’s up about $1.6 million from … Click to Continue »
Politics slows flow of US virus funds to local public health
As the novel coronavirus began to spread through Minneapolis this spring, Health Commissioner Gretchen Musicant tore up her budget to find funds to combat the crisis. Money for test kits. … Click to Continue »
Wimbledon champion Halep opts out of playing at U.S. Open
Wimbledon champion Simona Halep will skip the U.S. Open, saying Monday she is putting her health first and prefers to stay in Europe amid the coronavirus pandemic. Halep, a former … Click to Continue »
Frazier hopes he’s over struggles and time with Yanks is now
Clint Frazier wants to make sure his time as the New York Yankees’ future doesn’t stretch beyond four years. He also hopes to avoid skipping their present and moving directly … Click to Continue »
PSG, Leipzig seek maiden Champions League final appearance
The similarities between Paris Saint-Germain and Leipzig end with both clubs trying to reach the Champions League final for the first time. The French powerhouse will head into Tuesday’s semifinal … Click to Continue »
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