Sports

Honoring Frank Robinson’s legacy

February 8, 2019 By Al Neal

Let’s honor Frank Robinson’s legacy by continuing to hold fast in our fight for social, racial, and economic justice.

Frank Robinson, baseball’s fearsome trailblazer, dies at 83

February 8, 2019 By Associated Press

Crowding the plate, fearsome and fearless, Frank Robinson hammered his way into the Hall of Fame. His legacy, however, was cemented that day in 1975 when he simply stood in the dugout at old Cleveland Stadium...

Refugee soccer player faces extradition hearings in Thailand

February 6, 2019 By Associated Press

Thailand’s government insisted Monday it cannot free a detained soccer player who has refugee status in Australia until hearings on Bahrain’s request for his extradition are completed.

Before Super Bowl Sunday, things to keep an eye on

February 1, 2019 By Al Neal

There were plenty of opportunities for teams in need of a talented quarterback to sign him. Washington had discussed bringing on Kaepernick, but decided against it.

NFL players to team owners: “Pay us what we’re worth”

January 29, 2019 By Eddie Pells

The stark reality of pro football: It’s brutal, both in a physical sense and a business sense. The majority of players would like to find ways to extend their careers, and guarantee themselves more money while...