Famous Black athletes who changed their sport’s history. Learn about these 10 famous Black athletes and their greatest achievements, and you’ll understand why they’re household names.

Although classes had yet to begin for the spring semester, a group of Virginia Tech student-athletes took advantage of an out-of-the-classroom learning opportunity. On January 6, 14 student-athletes ...

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A sculpture commemorating the famous 1967 meeting of Muhammad Ali, Jim Brown and other athletes — now known as the Ali Summit — has been unveiled on the site of the original gathering.

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Famous Black athletes span all sports, from football and basketball to tennis and gymnastics. This article focuses on 10 whose excellence made them household names and changed their sports forever ...

Famous Black athletes span all sports, from football and basketball to tennis and gymnastics. This article focuses on 10 whose excellence made them household names and changed their sports forever ...

Famous Black athletes span all sports, from football and basketball to tennis and gymnastics. This article focuses on 10 whose […] Top 10 famous Black athletes in history ...

Famous Black athletes make sports history by playing a key role in winning a championship, breaking a record, or being the first to achieve something in their sport.