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Game Changer Jim Brown
In the fifteenth installment of our Black History Month series, we recognize arguably the greatest football player in history, Game Changer Jim Brown. Known for his prowess on the football field, Jim Brown is often recognized as one of the greatest athletes the United States produced. Jim Brown’s athletic abilities were clearly evident early. In … Continue reading
Game Changer Hank Aaron
On his 79th birthday, we celebrate Game Changer Hank Aaron. Considered one of the greatest living baseball legends, Hank Aaron is currently the record holder for RBIs, second in home runs behind Barry Bonds, and number 3 all-time in career hits. During his run for the home run record, Aaron faced racist taunts, harassment, and … Continue reading
Game Changer Jackie Robinson
This February for Black History Month, we at Hardwood Diva will be bringing you a month-long feature highlighting great Black athletes: our Game Changers. First up, Jackie Robinson. As the first Black baseball player in the majors, playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Robinson not only showed his amazing sporting abilities, he also displayed his unique … Continue reading
Bud Selig MLB Commish Til 2014
This week, Major League Baseball owners voted 29-1 to keep Bud Selig along as commissioner through the 2014 season. The two-year contract extension would keep the commish in charge a few months beyond his 80th birthday. If he were to continue through 2016, Selig would become the longest running commissioner in baseball history. He began … Continue reading
Bobby Valentine New Red Sox Manager
And the Boston Red Sox have their man. It was reported through sources today that ESPN baseball analyst Bobby Valentine would be taking over as the new head man in Boston’s dugout. Bobby V. is a big personality that has experience in major markets and dealing with major egos…perfect for Boston.
>Kershaw, Verlander Named Cy Young Winners
> This week it was announced that Clayton Kershaw(NL) and Justin Verlander(AL) were named MLB Cy Young Award winners for the 2011 season. Dodgers’ ace Kershaw had dominated the season and was a key reason the Los Angeles team pulled off looking somewhat decent in a season full of owner turmoil and fan disappointment. Justin … Continue reading
>Surving the Summer Sports Lull
> It’s that time of year again. You know the one…basketball has ended and football is months away (especially with this darn lockout situation). These are seriously the “dog days of summer.” So what is a sports fan to do?? Well if you are like me, as in you only really watch basketball and football, … Continue reading
>Welcome to the World Series
> Friday night, one half of this year’s World Series matchup was solidified. The Texas Rangers, who hadn’t won a game in the postseason before this year, are going all the way to the 2010 MLB World Series. And how fitting for the final out to have been a strikeout by former Texas Ranger, and … Continue reading
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