Many college athletes now make more than the pros. Since 2021, student-athletes have been allowed to monetize their name, image and likeness (NIL) after decades of student-athlete protests that they ...

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With the 2024 Paris Olympics kicking off this weekend, the anticipation is high for fans and competitors alike. While there are dozens of participants in this year’s games, several Black athletes are ...

On May 20, 1871, the Athletic Base Ball Club of Philadelphia took to the field in front of 2,500 fans for the very first professional sports game ever played in Philadelphia. They lost 1–0; it’s ...