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Larry Csonka announces Georgia linebacker Channing Tindall as the Miami Dolphins selection during the third round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 29, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Dolphins take LB Tindall with 102nd pick in the NFL draft

By Tim Reynolds Apr. 29, 2022 11:34 PM EDT

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April 25 1950 — Charles Cooper, an All-American from Duquesne playing with the Harlem Globetrotters, becomes the first black to be picked in the NBA...

New Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill holds his first news conference among family members and the media in Miami Gardens, Fla., Thursday, March 24, 2022. Offensive tackle Terron Armstead and Hill both participated in the news conference after being acquired by the Dolphins. (Carl Juste/Miami Herald via AP)
After landing Hill, the draft may be uneventful for Dolphins

By Tim Reynolds Apr. 22, 2022 07:17 PM EDT

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April 22 1876 — The first official National League baseball game is played with Boston beating Philadelphia 6-5. 1945 — The Toronto Maple...

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Nov. 27 1913 — Notre Dame and Texas meet for the first time in a Thanksgiving showdown. Both carry perfect records into the game, with...

FILE - University of Miami's Duke Johnson scores a touchdown on a kick off return in first quarter as fans cheer as they play Bethune-Cookman's at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, Sept. 15, 2012. Johnson grew up practically in the shadow of Hard Rock Stadium, attending high school just a few minutes from the Miami Dolphins’ field. It was his home field in college, with the Miami Hurricanes playing there. And he’s hoping to play there again Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, when his new team — the Dolphins — host the Carolina Panthers. (Charles Trainor Jr/Miami Herald via AP)
Home for the holidays: Duke Johnson relishing Miami chance

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 24, 2021 11:15 AM EST

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Nov. 26 1917 — The NHL is formed with five charter members: Montreal Canadiens, Montreal Maroons, Toronto Arenas, Ottawa Senators, Quebec...

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Oct. 24 1943 — The Green Bay Packers grab nine interceptions, seven off Frank Sinkwich, in a 27-6 victory over the Detroit Lions. ...

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Oct. 22 1933 — Primo Carnera retains the world heavyweight title with a 15-round decision over Paolino Uzcudun in Rome. ...

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Oct. 1 1903 — The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Boston Pilgrims 7-3 in the first World Series game. Jimmy Sebring hits the first Series homer...

Steve Hutchinson, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Centennial Class, puts his hand on his bust during the induction ceremony at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
The Latest: Coach Bill Cowher enters the Hall of Fame

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FILE - Seattle Seahawks running back Edgerrin James, left, and Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning talk after an NFL football game in Indianapolis, in this Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, file photo. Edgerrin James took pride in exceeding his standards — and ignoring everyone else’s. It made him a perfect complementary piece to Peyton Manning and Marvin Harrison in Indianapolis. The man drafted ahead of Heisman Trophy winner Ricky Williams and as the hand-picked replacement for Marshall Faulk in 1999, carved out his own Hall of Fame career with a gritty work ethic, freewheeling personality, and a commitment to staying true to his roots.(AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
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FILE - Former Indianapolis Colts running back Edgerrin James watches as his name was added to the team's Ring of Honor during an NFL football game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Jacksonville Jaguars in Indianapolis, in this Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012, file photo. The man drafted fourth overall in 1999 — ahead of Heisman Trophy winner Ricky Williams and as the hand-picked replacement for Marshall Faulk — carved out his own Hall of Fame career with a gritty work ethic, a freewheeling personality and a commitment to stay true to his roots.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
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FILE - In this Sept. 3, 2000, file photo, Indianapolis Colts running back Edgerrin James (32) takes a pass from quarterback Peyton Manning 27 yards for a touchdown during the third quarter of their NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. The man drafted fourth overall in 1999 — ahead of Heisman Trophy winner Ricky Williams and as the hand-picked replacement for Marshall Faulk — carved out his own Hall of Fame career with a gritty work ethic, a freewheeling personality and a commitment to stay true to his roots.(AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)
James' unique style took him on Hall of Fame journey

By Michael Marot Jul. 29, 2021 02:16 PM EDT

Donovan McNabb says Black QBs have always faced doubt

By Rob Maaddi Jun. 24, 2021 01:46 PM EDT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Donovan McNabb hopes other Black quarterbacks don’t switch positions when they’re encouraged to do so because of their athleticism. ...

Seattle Seahawks pick Stone Forsythe, offensive tackle from Florida, is displayed in The Draft Theatre during the sixth round of the NFL football draft, Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Seahawks makes most of 3 picks and hit needs in draft

By Tim Booth May. 01, 2021 07:58 PM EDT

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April 25 1950 — Charles Cooper, an All-American from Duquesne playing with the Harlem Globetrotters, becomes the first black to be picked...

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April 23 1903 — The New York Highlanders, later renamed Yankees, win their first game as a major league team, 7-2 over the Washington...

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Nov. 27 1913 — Notre Dame and Texas meet for the first time in a Thanksgiving showdown. Both carry perfect records into the game, with...

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Nov. 26 1917 — The NHL is formed with five charter members: Montreal Canadiens, Montreal Maroons, Toronto Arenas, Ottawa Senators, Quebec...