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New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown adjusts his gloves while working out during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. Brown practiced with the team for the first time on Wednesday afternoon, a day after his former trainer filed a civil lawsuit in the Southern District of Florida accusing him of sexually assaulting her on three occasions. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) thegrio.comvideo

Antonio Brown speaks out after explosive rape allegations from his former...

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Former NBA star Al Harrington says LAPD targets him for being...

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Disqualification of curvy Black student athlete in Alaska gets reversed

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Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant apologizes after criticism for calling out a middle schooler...

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LeBron James’ application to trademark ‘Taco Tuesday’ denied

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New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown adjusts his gloves while working out during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. Brown practiced with the team for the first time on Wednesday afternoon, a day after his former trainer filed a civil lawsuit in the Southern District of Florida accusing him of sexually assaulting her on three occasions. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) thegrio.comvideo

NFL star Antonio Brown could face criminal charges for rape allegation

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NFL star’s girlfriend killed by car just weeks after giving birth...

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Miami Dolphins’ Albert Wilson still kneels on the field

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Mexican restaurant protesting LeBron James’ attempts to trademark ‘Taco Tuesday’

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Dennis Rodman believes 10-20% of pro athletes are gay and should...

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Patriots’ Michael Bennett holds his NFL checks until end of season

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Oakland Raiders' Antonio Brown walks off the field after NFL football practice in Alameda, Calif., Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) thegrio.comvideo

NFL star Antonio Brown accused of rape by former trainer

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Tick, tock: OBJ plans to keep wearing lavish watch in games

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Serena Williams criticizes her own performance at the U.S. Women’s final:...

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BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 16: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors looks on during the first half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on November 16, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images)video

Kawhi Leonard’s sister arrested and charged with the murder of 84-year-old...

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He’s Da’Coldest: Black high school athlete goes viral for his unique...

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Colin Kaepernick posts video of private workout session with Odell Beckham...

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Ex-NFL pro Marcellus Wiley says he never agreed with Colin Kaepernick’s...

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 20: Serena Williams attends the "Queens of Tennis" experience hosted by Nike at William F. Passannante Ballfield on August 20, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images) thegrio.comvideo

Serena Williams dominates at US Open, clinching 100th win

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Inter Milan's Romelu Lukaku celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the Serie A soccer match between Inter Milan and Lecce at the San Siro stadium, in Milan, Italy, Monday, Aug. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno) thegrio.comvideo

Soccer star wants authorities and social media companies to combat racism

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