The film “Woodlawn” is based on the true story surrounding the Woodlawn High School football team in Birmingham, Alabama during the 1970s when the first African American in the city made his debut. Running back Tony Nathan stepped onto the field with a cold welcome. But with the help of Nathan, the team made headlines for winning…

New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia announced that he has checked into alcohol rehabilitation and will miss postseason play, the club announced Monday.  The Yankees are hosting the Houston Astros Tuesday in the wild-card game. The 35-year-old was not expected to pitch against Houston, but possibly would be in the rotation if New York advances.…

Yogi Berra, one of the most talented catchers in baseball history died Tuesday night at the age of 90. Berra was one of the greatest to ever ball the game of baseball and often mesmerized people with his humorous malapropisms that were referred to as Yogisms. You know the saying, “It ain’t over till it’s…

Three-time NBA MVP and Pro Basketball Hall of Famer Moses Malone, 60-years-old, was found dead Sunday in hotel in Norfolk, Virginia. Malone failed to appear at a scheduled celebrity gold tournament, which prompted the discovery of his body. There is no indication that foul play was a factor. After hearing the news NBA commissioner Adam Silver…

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