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When Jesse Owens was a student at the Ohio State University, he had to endure what millions of African-Americans had to endure back in those days – unable to eat with teammates at segregated res… more →
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The Rival Rundown: Michigan vs. Ohio State
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Sara C - Fordham wrote 5 days ago: Welcome back to The Rival Rundown! If you’ve always wanted to give props to your school on CC, now’s … more →
Movement, or lack thereof
coreybechelli wrote 1 week ago: Still grooving on city scenes. What does one find plenty of in the city? Traffic: And then there … more →
It's National Novel Writing Month
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thatsrightnate wrote 2 weeks ago: It’s national novel writing month folks and though long time readers know I’m no fan of … more →
Champions Are A Rare Breed
coachotis wrote 3 weeks ago: Jesse Owens, 1936 Olympic Gold Medal winner While trumpeting Aryan supremacy at the Berlin Games, th … more →
Champions Are A Rare Breed
coachotis wrote 3 weeks ago: Jesse Owens, 1936 Olympic Gold Medal winner While trumpeting Aryan supremacy at the Berlin Games, th … more →
Anthony Mackie Talks ‘Hurt Locker,’ the Oscars and Upcoming Projects
Mandingo wrote 1 month ago: Dr. Cole Abaius from Filmschoolrejects.com sat down with the star of The Hurt Locker and All he has … more →
Peace One Day: The Adidas Puma Story
Tudor wrote 2 months ago: The charity Peace One Day plays a part in peace initiatives around the world. On September 21st, amo … more →
New South Side field house dedication becomes part of Olympics push
chicago2016supporters wrote 2 months ago: With just two weeks until Chicago finds out if it gets to host the 2016 Summer Games, City Hall is s … more →
#41. The Idea Of Tiger Woods
stuffblackpeopledig wrote 2 months ago: It is a commonly held truism that Black People never played golf until Tiger Woods, a Black Person, … more →
RACISM AND ILLTREATMENT OF CASTER MOKGADI SEMENYA
Mayihlome wrote 2 months ago: Gold Medalist Caster Semenya The infamy of the 1936 Berlin Olympics has been recreated when African … more →
It’s Not Sports, its Politics Stupid: (Jamaica’s Ascendancy in World Athletics)
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Hume Johnson wrote 3 months ago: Jamaican, Usain Bolt, fastest man in the world The balance of power in world athletics has finally s … more →
Jesse Owens and Lutz Long
AnonW wrote 3 months ago: Most people know the story of how Jesse Owens annoyed Hitler, by winning four gold medals in the 193 … more →
Kai Long sets record straight on Owens legend
inklake wrote 3 months ago: Long’s sportsmanship was not case of race, says son By Pirate Irwin (AFP) – 1 hour ago BERLIN … more →
I Ain't No One's Bitch But My Own !
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abritishman wrote 3 months ago: Well on Sunday , it was exactly a year to the day when Usain Bolt got on the world stage and set the … more →
The initials "JO"
inklake wrote 3 months ago: The World Athletics championships are coming up fast and I spotted this interesting detail just now … more →
Rudy - or rather, Jesse Owens - made me cry.
Bella wrote 3 months ago: today was day 5 of sports camp. the last day. i ♥ed it. i love being done. it feels good. we went ou … more →
He really made Hitler mad
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vakadesign wrote 3 months ago: After listening to one of my children pontificate to the others about the importance of Jesse James … more →
Beijing 2008: Seeking Your Opinions
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basementathlete wrote 3 months ago: As a rule, I tend to be able to set aside the debates or controversies surrounding a significant spo … more →
Searching For Meaning...
propoints wrote 4 months ago: All Time: Five Games That Meant More Than Just Sports We were so inspired by the ESPY’s last night a … more →
