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With the first black president of the United States of America on hand,the increased number of African-American players in the all-star game made their presence felt.
After just three African-American ball players made the major league baseball all-star game in 2008, ten made the team in 2009. They had a big impact on the game, possibly creating a revival of the many exciting African-American players seen in year's past. Full story...
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Derrick Rose the pure point guard, and O.J. Mayo the cold blooded scorer, resemble Allen Iverson and Stephon Marbury from the 96'draft.
With two months to go in the basketball season, Chicago's Derrick Rose and Memphis' O.J. Mayo are the top two contenders for rookie of the year honors. They both speak with Wbai Sports about their new beginnings. Full story...
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Baseball commissioner Bud Selig likes to displace blame for the steroids era.
Baseball commissioner Bud Selig and the baseball writers of America must take the most blame for the steroids era, writes Samori Benjamin. Full story...
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K’Rod’s exuberant style, will fit right in, onto a Mets team whose flamboyant nature has garnered hate from division foes.
With the acquisition of closer Francisco Rodriquez, the New York Mets fill their biggest hole by adding a man who holds the single season saves record. Rodriquez also gives the Mets another guy who loves to dance on the field. Something they have not been able to back up. They've fired up division rivals in the process, and it has cost them. Full story...
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Mike Mussina's case for the hall of fame would be stronger had he won a world series, the way Yogi Berra did, during his 8 seasons in the Bronx.
Over his 18 year career Mike Mussina had some of the best "stuff" of any pitcher in the game. To bad he didn't pitch to the ability of his stuff because he was not a great pitcher. Full story...
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If the Yankees land free agent pitcher C.C. Sabathia it would rejuvenate the interest level of New York City's black community.
In 2008, The New York Yankees failed to make the playoffs for the first time since 1993. Pitcher C.C. Sabathia is an ace and available on the free agent market. The Yankees need to lock him up when free agency begins because he is the ace they've lacked for years, and his signing would create an instant buzz in New York City's black community. Full story...
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The most promising of all the black quarterbacks in the NFL, Vince Young, has been grounded this season.
The Black Quarterback was supposed to revolutionize the Position with their ability to run and throw, creating the ultimate threat. But after some years of failed expectations from the top black quarterbacks, some are wondering if their running style of play is the best way to lead an offense. Full story...
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Kobe Bryant and Team USA put to rest the ridiculous notion that they do not play the best brand of basketball in the world.
After an unprepared unfocused United States basketball program had their struggles in international play from 2002 through 2006 a lot of people had a lot to say about the Style of play of NBA players. Some even had the nerve to say the world had caught up to NBA players. Well, after a dominating performance by Team USA in Beijing that talk can be dismissed as what it was was. Nonsense. Full story...
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Lebron James scored 18 points in Team USA's 101-70 victory over host nation China in the Olympic opener.
The United States basketball team has failed to win three of the last four international tournaments they have played in including a stunning bronze medal finish in the 2004 Olympics. This time around a squad led by LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Dwayne try to save the United States basketball program from another summer of embarrassment. Full story...
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The trade for Brett Favre has made the New York Jets a fascinating story
There once was a time when New York City football fans had to spend their Sunday afternoons watching lackluster football between the two city football teams. But with the Giants preparing for a defense of their super bowl championship, and the Jets BIG acquisition of Brett Favre, NFL Sundays in NYC have become Must see T.V. Full story...
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As Brett Favre makes his way to New York, Sunday football in New York City has become must see t.v. with both the Jets and Giants.
The New York Jets were able to make a trade with the Green Bay Packers which landed them future hall of fame quarterback Brett Favre on Wednesday. After forty years of disappointment since their last super bowl appearance, the New York Jets have provided their fans with one of the most exciting moments in franchise history. Full story...
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7-time All-Star Tim "Rock" Raines (2nd from right) says when he was playing with the Expos in the early 80's the only non-black position player in the starting lineup was catcher Gary Carter (#8).
Former Montreal Expo and New York Yankee Tim Raines was one of the greatest base stealers in Major League Baseball History. He tells WBAI Sports that the days of the enormous stolen base numbers went out the door with the dawning of the homerun/steroid era. Raines also says it saddens him to see so few African-Americans playing baseball now, his idols growing up were Joe Morgan- Hank Aaron and Willie Mays, and he would love a return to the Bronx as a coach. Full story...
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Kobe Bryant will lead his Lakers into the Boston Garden for a matchup against the Celtics as the two teams will meet for the 11th time in finals history.
There is a lot to like about this 2008 version of Lakers vs. Celtics in the NBA finals. But a lot is different about the dynamic of the Rivalry. Full story...
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The Mets could receive a big boost if Pedro can return to form.
Pedro Martinez will finally take the mound for the New York Mets tonight two months after he went down with a hamstring injury at the start of the season. In the final four months of his 4 year $53 million dollar contract the Mets need Pedro to muster up some of his past brilliance if they have a chance to contend for the National League title this season. Full story...
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Joba Chamberlain certainly will have the Yankee stadium crowd fired up when he takes the mound for his first career start.
After being nothing short of sensational out of the bullpen for the New York Yankees Joba Chamberlain will finally get the opportunity to give the New York Yankees what they haven't had in years. A true Ace. Full story...
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