Mike Ilitch, who'd bought the franchise in 1982 from the Norris family after 50 years of ownership, began earning his status ...

Jack Johnson's historic boxing win on July 4,1910, upset much of America. But the next Black world heavyweight champ remains an American icon.

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He made a fortune as a commodities broker, then used his wealth to back the American Freedom Train and other high-profile ...

Jack Johnson's historic boxing win on July 4,1910 upset much of America. But the next Black world heavyweight champ remains an American icon.

Claressa Shields unanimously outpointed Lani Daniels on Saturday night, successfully defending all her belts as the first ...

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Claressa Shields is one of the greatest female boxers in the history of the sport and has held 17 major titles across five ...

In the aftermath of Oleksandr Usyk’s commanding victory over Daniel Dubois, this week’s mailbag, with trainer Stephen Edwards ...

Claressa Shields unanimously outpointed Lani Daniels on Saturday night, successfully defending all her belts as the first ...