5 Quotes From Earl Lloyd, The First Black Player In The NBA
Earl Lloyd, who died Thursday, once recalled telling a young man who thanked him for blazing a trail, "Man, you owe me absolutely nothing."
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As First Black American NHL Player, Enforcer Was Defenseless Against Racism
Val James became the first American-born black player in the NHL in 1982. He faced vicious racism, including fans throwing bananas on the ice. After 30 years in silence, he is talking about it now.
Afghans Make History, Winning Thriller Against Scotland In Cricket's World Cup
The win in Dunedin, New Zealand, is a first for Afghanistan at the World Cup. The victory spurred Afghans to celebrate on the streets of Kabul.
Inglewood Approves Plan For NFL Stadium, In Deal Involving Rams Owner
The unanimous vote Tuesday night came after "a consultant compared stadium noise in surrounding neighborhoods to that of bird calls," KPCC reports.
'Cold Actually Feels Good' At The U.S. Winter Swimming Championship
Last weekend, more than 40 swimmers from around the country competed in the inaugural U.S. Winter Swimming Championship in northern Vermont. They swam in a two-lane pool cut into an icy lake.
An Uneventful Week In Sports Could Still Go Down In History
NASCAR is suspending a driver accused of domestic violence, and the NFL is considering allowing two teams to share a stadium? Sports commentator Frank Deford is pleased.
FIFA Panel Recommends 2022 World Cup Be Played In Winter
The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be played in Qatar. Soccer's championship is typically played over the summer, but temperatures in Qatar during that season can exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
FIFA Considers Proposal To Move 2022 Qatar World Cup To Winter
FIFA is considering a proposal to move the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to winter, but the change would would cause major disruption to the Premiere Leagues schedule.
FIFA Panel Backs Winter World Cup In Qatar In 2022
Soccer's World Cup is typically played over the summer, but temperatures in Qatar during that season can exceed 110 degrees. A winter tournament would coincide with the European club season.
12 Feet: A Soaring New Broad Jump Record Is Set At NFL Combine
If you're ever standing near Byron Jones when he jumps, you might want to stay well back. On Monday, the cornerback flew more than 12 feet from a standing start.