The Ebony-American Sports Digest THE BEST & MOST VARIETY IN BLACK-AMERICAN SPORTS NEWS VOLUME V, NO. 27 FOR THE WEEK ENDING MONDAY, MAY 18, 2020 THIS WEEK’S SPORTS SHORTS The Native News Narrative:

FOR THE RECORD HBCU NEWS SHOP TALK Mocs Launch Hometown Heroes Initiative For 2020 Football Season

NHL: Due to a labor dispute, the NHL CFB: Tue., May 5, while riding his mo- TV: Tue., May 5, CBS said that Charles By Oscar C. Woodall, Jr. – HayWood Media locked out its players during its 1994-95 torcycle north on I-24, near the Murfrees- Davis is leaving the Fox Sports broad- [email protected] season, causing the NHL regular season to boro Pike overpass in Nashville, TN, Ten- cast booth, as an NFL play-by-play an- The UTC Mocs athletics department has ganizations that serve the city). be cut from 82 games per team to 48, when nessee St. redshirt junior RB Jordan Bell alyst, to join the CBS broadcast booth, partnered with Jack’s restaurant to launch “We are excited to partner with the a new CBA was inked by the NHL and (Bell photo) hit as an NFL play-by-play analyst. He will a “Hometown Heroes” campaign for the Mocs and extend our efforts giving back NHLPA. That made it the shortest NHL reg- a pothole in the also be a contributor for the network’s upcoming 2020 football season. to the community of Chattanooga”, said ular season in 53 years. Ten seasons later, far left lane and football coverage on its cable network UTC is introducing a chance for Moc Michael Greco, President of the Jack’s before the 2004-05 season began, the NHL slid across the (CBS Sports Network), as he continues football fans to help send front-line work- Family Fund. locked out its players again over a labor dis- highway into to be a contributor on NFL Network. ers to the 2020 football home opener ver- Fans can go online to pute. But the NHL and NHLPA inked a the concrete IN MEMORIAM sus the North Alabama Lions, 6:00 PM ET www.fevo.com/edp/Hometown-He- new CBA, officially ending this lockout in barrier separat- BOXING: After losing his bout with Saturday, September 19, while also raising roes:-UTC-Athletics-in-Partnership- Jul. 2005. Then once again, in Sept. 2012, ing the north- COVID-19, James Lee “Jimmy” Glenn funds for local families in need. with-Jacks-YIBa7g5o, to make a dona- the NHL locked out its players for the 2012- bound and (Glenn For every $10 that is donated, a front-line tion. 13 season over a labor dispute. But, a new southbound photo) worker will receive a ticket to the Mocs’ Fans are strongly encouraged to CBA was inked by the NHL and NHLPA lanes of I-24. As was laid 2020 football home opener and a Jack’s spread the word through various social on Jan. 12, 2013. That ended the third lock- a result, the Anti- to rest at meal. In addition to that, a portion of every media sites, as they are also strongly en- out in NHL history, 119 days after the prior och, TN native, age 89. donation will go towards the Jack’s Fam- couraged to help make a huge difference CBA expired. But, due to the current Chi- who was taken Glenn ily Fund to help struggling families who in Chattanooga, honor the city’s local he- nese flu (COVID-19) pandemic, the NHL via ambulance to the trauma unit at Van- was a are a resident of Chattanooga (and the or- roes, and cheer on the Mocs. has halted its 103rd season of operation derbilt University Medical Center, had to former Oscar’s Observation: and 102nd season of play with 68-71 have his left leg amputated, just below amateur Just A Few Questions To Ponder Relating To The World Of Sports games played per team, marking the first the knee. Bell was en route to meet with boxer, time in history that the league has halted its friends at a Nashville gas station. By Oscar C. Woodall, Jr. – HayWood Media trainer, [email protected] regular season of play due to a health pan- QUITE FRANKLY cutman demic. Wed., Mar. 11, the last day an NHL NBA: Tue., May 5, on ESPN’s “First and manager, who once owned both a bar Allow me to indulge you with random 7. Why, since 1891, when Isaac Mur- game was played, LW Pierre-Édouard Take,” ABC/ESPN NBA game analyst and a gym. Seven years after opening his questions related to the sports world. phy (NTRA photo), an African-American, Bellemare (Avalanche photo), one of 29 Mark Jackson addressed circulating ru- bar, Jimmy’s Corner, which opened in 1. Is the thought of “Iron” Mike Tyson rode Buchanan to victory in the Kentucky mors about him becoming the Knicks head 1971, Glenn opened the Times Square getting back into the ring to box absurd? Derby, has an African-American jockey coach. “Obviously I hear the chatter, and Boxing Club, which he closed 15 years At age 53, should he stay in his corner, not ridden a horse in the Kentucky Derby? it’s appreciated,” said Jackson. “There later. As an amateur boxer, from the mid- unless boxing in the name of charity? are 30 NBA (head coaching) jobs, so I 1940s until around 1950, Glenn had 14 2. When high school, college and pro don’t minimize myself to one. I look for- wins and two losses as a middleweight sports resume play, will you go to a game, ward to one day coaching again. It’s a and welterweight. His most famous bout taking a risk on being infected by the Chi- dream of mine.” Jackson, who spent 17 was a loss to Floyd Patterson, the future nese flu (COVID-19)? seasons playing in the NBA (1987-92), in- heavyweight champion. As a trainer and 3. Did you pay attention to the WNBA cluding six seasons playing for the Knicks cutman, Glenn worked with Patterson, Draft, noticing the number of players not (1987-92, 2001-02), had one stint as an Michael Spinks, Jameel McCline, Aa- drafted from “Power-5” schools? NBA head coach, when with the Warriors ron Davis, Bobby Cassidy, Terrence 4. Will you pay attention to the upcom- players of color in the NHL, helped the (2011-14). Rumors are also circulating Alli and former NFL (Jets) DE Mark ing MLB, MLS and/or NBA Drafts? Avalanche to top the Rangers 3-2 in over- about the Brooklyn (NYC), N.Y. native, Gastineau, among other amateur boxers 5. Will NFL free agent quarterback Cam time, at the Pepsi Center in Denver, CO. becoming the Nets’ head coach. who became a professional boxer. “Tin Man” Newton play in the NFL again? SPORTOON Encore TV Pics For This Weekend (Unless Noted Otherwise, All Times Are Eastern PM) PHOTO OF THE WEEK By Marty Bucella Courtesy of Charity Stars © Marty Bucella • www.martybucella.com SPORT M. BASKBALL (2008) BASEBALL (2011) SOCCER (2019) FOOTBALL (2011) BASEBALL (1988) FOOTBALL (2018)

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IN THIS CORNER – At age 53, former heavyweight boxer “Iron” Mike Tyson is planning to make a comeback. Tyson, sport- CALIFORNIA FLORIDA GALAXY BOISE ST. DODGERS CHIEFS ing a gray beard, posted on his Instagram page OPPONENTS @ vs. @ @ @ @ two videos of him working out. Once known as “the baddest man on the planet,” Tyson has not fought since losing to Kevin McBride in 2005. Tyson, arguably the scariest heavyweight boxer to climb into a ring, has 50 wins (44 UCLA S. CAROLINA L.A. F.C. GEORGIA METS BRONCOS via KO), 6 losses and 2 non-contested bouts.