Inside the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo — Part 1
Valeria Howard Cunningham reflects on 42 years of the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, preserving Black cowboy history while inspiring youth and building community nationwide.
SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History
March 10, 2026 One of my main passions in Negro League baseball research is endeavoring to assist the National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum to have better representation of…
SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History
February 24, 2026 Dear Shadow Ball: “Where would you place Rap Dixon in a list of the greatest Negro League outfielders? — Al Davis, Rensselaer, NY … this column exists…
Shadow Ball: Learning More About Negro League History
February 19, 2026 Dear Shadow Ball: “Who would be “your” choice for the next three Negro League inductees for the Hall of Fame?” — Jerry Hoover, Asheboro, NC … this…
Seahawks Defeat Patriots 29–13 in Super Bowl LX, Delivering a Defensive Masterpiece and Seattle’s Second Title
Seattle Seahawks defeat the New England Patriots 29–13 in Super Bowl LX, powered by defense, record field goals, and Kenneth Walker III’s MVP performance.
Shadow Ball: Learning More About Negro League History
January 27, 2026 Dear Shadow Ball: “Who was the last Negro Leaguer to play in MLB?”— Will Clark, Hackensack, NJ … this column exists for only one purpose and that…
Hardee’s Returns to NASCAR, Becomes Official QSR and Primary Sponsor of Bubba Wallace’s No. 23
By Milton Kirby | Daytona Beach, FL | January 22, 2026 Hardee’s is back in NASCAR in a big way. The iconic American fast‑food brand has signed a multiyear agreement…
Shadow Ball: Learning More About Negro League History
January 13, 2026 Dear Shadow Ball: I have a question about Negro League stats being entered into the Major League Baseball record book. It is my understanding that in 1969…
Atlanta Falcons Turn the Page: Matt Ryan Named President of Football After Front Office Reset
The Atlanta Falcons reshuffle leadership, firing Raheem Morris and Terry Fontenot while hiring franchise legend Matt Ryan as President of Football to end years of mediocrity.
Shadow Ball: Learning More About Negro League History
December 23, 2025 Dear Shadow Ball: What pitcher holds the Negro League record for most inning pitched? Mick Kolb, York, PA. Dear Mick: My go to source for such questions…
