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The final races at the venerable horse racing track are on Sunday, June 28.
When the Garden Played Second Fiddle: The Knicks’ Twenty-Year Romance with the 69th Regiment Armory
The Knicks are the kings of New York after Saturday night’s thrilling, come-from-behind victory delivered the team’s long-suffering fans their first championship since 1973. The team’s journey to iconic status hasn’t been easy, especially in its early days when it often found itself banished from Madison Square Garden to a cavernous armory building on the other side of Manhattan.
Puerto Rico’s Cultural Sovereignty Is Why Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Performance Matters
At a time when Latin Americans in the US and abroad are under attack by the Trump administration, his Spanish-only performance at an event viewed by over 100 million people sends a powerful message: we will not be erased.
Rucker Park: From Streetball Jewel to National Treasure
Harlem’s Rucker Park has been designated a national commemorative site for its contribution to Black history and culture.
The WNBA is Experiencing a Surge in Popularity… but Does its Fanbase Want It?
The WNBA’s 28th season is its most popular so far due to a string of celebrity rookies and a dedicated fanbase who admire the league’s celebration of queer and Black women.
Eight Things You Should Know About Roberto Clemente on the 50th Anniversary of His Tragic Death
The fascinating story of a baseball superstar who is now remembered as much for his off-the-field activism.
This year’s World Cup in Qatar is not the first time the event has been co-opted by autocrats.
If I Had a Hammer: Atlanta Braves Should Honor Hank Aaron by Changing Team’s Name
Pro sports teams are loathe to alter their brands which are worth millions of dollars. But in this case, changing names is a no-brainer.
Remembering Maradona, A Soccer Superstar and a Champion of the Poor
“He carries the ball sewn to his foot and he’s got eyes all over his body,” one admirer wrote of Diego Maradona. In retirement, Maradona became outspoken about his leftist beliefs and was close friends with Fidel Castro.