The Man Known As 'Big Red'

by Tony McClean

Even though his association with Negro League Baseball was brief, Gus Greenlee's impact was felt for many years to come. He was the creator of the East-West All-Star Classic. He also was the George Steinbrenner of his day, owning one of the greatest teams in black baseball history during the 1930's

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More Nominees Announced for Black Hockey and Sports Hall of Fame
by BASN Wire Services
The 2008 Black Ice Hockey And Sports Hall Of Fame Halifax Committee has announced six special nominees for the third Black Ice Hockey And Sports Hall of Fame under the Builders/Total Sports category.

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No More Long Weekends For Bernie
by Rick Bonnell
I don't pretend to be an expert on many things; you don't want me looking under the hood of your car or fixing your pipes. But after covering the Charlotte Hornets and Charlotte Bobcats, each from Day One, and helping to cover the Carolina Panthers, I know expansion. So I know Bernie Bickerstaff got it.

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MJBL Event Is Headed To South Carolina
by BASN Wire Services
Between July 29 through August 3, Benedict College will play host to over 700 youths for the 18th Annual MJBL Inner City Classic and its annual Bobby Bonds Memorial Symposium.

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BASN's Weekend Boxing Showcase
by Francis Walker
Junior Witter, a 34 year-old, Yorkshire, U.K. native, will be fighting on his home turf. A victory against Timothy Bradley, 24, of Palim Springs, Ca., would move Witter closer toward a highly anticipated showdown with the immensely popular Ricky Hatton.

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Iron Still Unkind to LeBron in Boston
by Stephen Alford
“ Boston should be confident about it, they have great stars, but it is what the series is about,” said Cleveland Cavaliers coach Mike Brown after seeing his team get blown out the Garden in Game Two, 89-73. “It is not over until someone wins four games."

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