Sports have played a vital role in African ... Robinson exemplified courage and resilience when he became the first African American to play in Major League Baseball’s modern era.

The impact of Black athletes across the history of sports is an undeniable one ... This is a look back at many significant firsts, highlights, and noteworthy moments accomplished by Black athletes ...

While the African-American population in baseball remains flat at just 8%, according to an examination of opening-day rosters conducted by USA TODAY Sports ... was the first African-American ...

“This is the first merchandise, you could say, from the 1924 Olympics,” she said. “Basically, they resemble dolls, and about six of them were made representing different sports.” Keir ...

built the first park for African Americans on Beale Street with his ... last year's runner-up finish at the U.S. Open. With college sports in limbo and key issues coming to a head, the spotlight ...

Most encouraging, 18 African-Americans have been selected in the first round of the June amateur ... Commissioner Rob Manfred told USA TODAY Sports. "You don't have something that's developed ...

Cover of Game Changers: Sports Photographs from the National Museum of American History and Culture.

2016 — Garbine Muguruza wins her first Grand Slam title by beating defending champion Serena Williams 7-5, 6-4 at the French Open, denying the American her record-equaling 22nd major trophy.

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The 2025 African American Sports Legends of Northwest Ohio Hall of Fame class inductees were announced Tuesday. The inductees will be formally announced on May 8 at 7 p.m. at ...