The Root on MSN5d
After Mississippi Athlete Breaks Her Personal Record in Track and Field, the Unthinkable Happens
The Belhaven University community is in mourning after a star athlete’s untimely death. A sophomore at the Miss. school, ...
Belhaven University mourns loss of student-athlete Natalie Black
Belhaven University officials said the campus is mourning the loss of one of its student-athletes Natalie Black, who died on ...
Florence Griffith Joyner Is the Fastest Woman: What’s Her Net Worth?
Joyner, also known as Flo-Jo, is one of the most legendary names in history. The five-time Olympic medalist and world ...
WSPA 7News on MSN2d
Sincerely Daniel exhibit celebrates black athletes in the community
An immersive exhibit is now open in Clemson, highlighting the legacy of black athletes from D.W. Daniel High School, ...
Belhaven student athlete passed away in her sleep, family says
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Natalie Black was a sophomore track and field standout at Belhaven University. The Terry native was a lightning bolt on the track and a light to the ones around her.
The Root on MSN3d
Lip Reader On Alleged High School Baton Attack in Virginia And New Criminal Developments
Despite the defense, WAVY’s report says the entire I.C. Norcom High School team was disqualified and the Everett family was served a protective order from the Tuckers. According to WTKR, Everett was ...
World Athletics5h
70 years since Brazil’s two-time Olympic champion Da Silva flew beyond 16.50m
It was 70 years ago today, on 16 March 1955, that Adhemar Ferreira da Silva became the first man to triple jump beyond 16.50m ...
Cassius Life4d
High School Track Star Says Viral Baton Attack Was Accidental, Social Media Weighs In
Track and field isn't supposed to be a dangerous sport, especially not at the high school level, but a recent incident ...
High school track runner charged after hitting opponent in head with baton during race
A Virginia sprinter has been charged with misdemeanor assault and battery after a viral video showed her hitting a fellow ...
Opinion
Editorial: Honor Sierra Jenkins’ legacy by fighting against gun violence
Sierra Jenkins, an education report for The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press, would have turned 28 on Thursday, but a senseless act of gun violence robbed the world of her talents.