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Richard Sherman and a changing story line

January 31, 2014 By Sam Webb

What Sherman said wasn't gracious to his defeated opponent, but it was by no means out of bounds, nothing that would warrant the controversy that followed.

Northwestern University footballers file union election cards

January 30, 2014 By PAI

With virtually unanimous player support, and Steelworker backing, football players at Northwestern University filed a formal petition and signed union recognition election cards.

Today in labor history: Earl Lloyd became the first black player in NBA

October 31, 2013 By Special to People’s World

Born in Virginia, Lloyd attended West Virginia state. He was selected in the 9th round NBA draft.

Growing college football player protest demands NCAA reforms

October 10, 2013 By John Bachtell

Though many college athletes live in poverty, a protest by National Collegiate Athletic Association football players is quietly spreading across the nation.

Today in Latino history: First Latino to appear in World Series

October 3, 2013 By Special to People’s World

Luque played in both all white, Negro League, and integrated teams in the U.S. and Cuba.