SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History

September 8, 2026  … this column exists for only one purpose and that is to answer your questions on Negro League baseball history. To that end, I need your help…

Valeria Howard Cunningham: From Preserving a Legacy to Building Her Own

Valeria Howard Cunningham’s Power 50 honor reflects her leadership in preserving Black Western heritage, expanding the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, and creating generational opportunities through cultural stewardship.

SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History

By Ted Knorr | Harrisburg, PA | August 25, 2026 This column exists for one reason: to answer your questions about Negro League baseball history. To fulfill that mission, we…

Dream Clinches Playoff Spot Behind Reese’s Career-High 31 Points

By Milton Kirby | Phoenix, AZ | August 23, 2026 The Atlanta Dream is headed back to the WNBA playoffs. Behind a career-high 31 points and 14 rebounds from Angel…

Four Gold Medals, Two Americas: Remembering Jesse Owens 90 Years After Berlin

Ninety years after Jesse Owens won four gold medals in Berlin, his triumphs and treatment at home reveal a powerful American contradiction.

SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History

By Ted Knorr | Harrisburg, PA | August 11, 2026 This column exists for one reason: to answer your questions about Negro League baseball history. To fulfill that mission, we…

Kween Jacqueline Merrill Wins Atlanta Regional, Advances to Soul Country Music Star National Finals in Los Angeles

Kween Jacqueline Merrill wins the Soul Country Music Star Atlanta Regional, advancing to Los Angeles after four Black country artists compete at the Georgia International Horse Park.

SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History

By Ted Knorr | Harrisburg, PA | July 28, 2026 This column exists for only one purpose: that is to answer your questions on Negro League baseball history. To that…

The Road to Los Angeles: How Soul Country Music Star Is Showcasing the Next Generation of Black Country Artists

By Milton Kirby | Atlanta, GA | July 26, 2026 The stage in Atlanta will introduce only one new regional champion, but the story of Soul Country Music Star stretches…

SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History

By Ted Knorr | Memphis, TN | July 21, 2026 Last week, I discussed the recent 25th annual Jerry Malloy Negro League Research Conference that I attended last month. This…

WNBA Makes History as First Professional Sports League to Host Events at Obama Presidential Center

The WNBA will become the first professional sports league to host events at the Obama Presidential Center during 2026 All-Star Weekend, highlighting youth leadership, civic engagement, and community impact.

SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History

By Ted Knorr | Memphis, TN | July 8, 2026 This week’s Shadow Ball focuses on my June 18-20 trip to Memphis for the 26th Society for American Baseball Research…

Dream Fall to Valkyries Despite Strong Individual Performances

Allisha Gray scored 22 points and Angel Reese posted her 14th double-double, but the Atlanta Dream fell 88-83 to the Golden State Valkyries on July 4.

Dream Rally Falls Short as Valkyries End Atlanta’s Four-Game Winning Streak

The Atlanta Dream erased a 26-point deficit before falling to the Golden State Valkyries. Madina Okot and Angel Reese led Atlanta’s determined fourth-quarter comeback.

Dream Shatter Franchise Scoring Record, Reese Makes History in 113–96 Win Over Fever

Atlanta set a franchise scoring record with a 113-96 win over Indiana as Angel Reese became the fastest player in WNBA history to 1,000 rebounds.

Reese Records 10th Double-Double as Dream Win in Indiana

Angel Reese recorded a double-double and all five Atlanta starters scored at least 15 points as the Dream defeated Indiana 108-101 in Indianapolis.