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Bernie McCain

Apr 6, 2011 at 6:00 am

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Dr. Boyce: HBO Special Talks of Athletes Protesting the NCAA

Dr. Boyce: HBO Special Talks of Athletes Protesting the NCAA

I was proud to watch Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel last week, as Gumbel decided to dig into the issue of college athlete compensation.  Securing the labor rights of college athletes has been a passion of mine for quite some time, and I was excited that 2011 provided a tremendous amount of momentum around the topic.  Our coalition, The Athlete Liberation Academic Reform Movement (ALARM) now has thousands of supporters around the country and Ben Jealous of the NAACP has joined Education Secretary Arne Duncan in a call to reform of one of the most exploitative systems in America.

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Mar 18, 2011 at 12:23 pm

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The Ten Greatest HBCU Basketball Players Of All-Time

The Ten Greatest HBCU Basketball Players Of All-Time

Today Duke plays Hampton is the NCAA tournament. Despite the fact that most basketball players are black, HBCUs have had a tough time competing with big schools who can offer scholarships. Still there are several basketball players from HBCUs who have had a major impact on basketball.

10. Pee Wee Kirkland Norfolk State University

Despite the fact that Kirkland never played an NBA game he is regarded as one of the best streetball

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Mark Gray

Mar 16, 2010 at 6:46 am

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SWAC Champ UAPB in NCAA Opening Round Game vs. Winthrop

SWAC Champ UAPB in NCAA Opening Round Game vs. Winthrop

The Univ. of Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions, the 2010 SWAC Tournament Champions, will face Winthrop University of the Big South Conference in the Opening Round Game of the 2010 NCAA Tournament Tuesday at 7:30 p.m ET on ESPN.

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Mark Gray

Feb 1, 2010 at 4:50 pm

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SPORTSGROOVE BLOG: Georgetown Sends Message In Beating Duke

SPORTSGROOVE BLOG: Georgetown Sends Message In Beating Duke

Georgetown made a statement by responding after a tough loss to Syracuse with a virtuoso performance against Duke. The Hoyas have set themselves up for a top four seed in any NCAA region barring a epic collapse. They will be a nightmare for teams who haven’t seen them to matchup against on short preparation come March.

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