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Black coaches have shot at college football title a generation after that milestone was hit in hoops
Read full article: Black coaches have shot at college football title a generation after that milestone was hit in hoopsIn college basketball, the scene of an African-American coach cutting down nets to celebrate a national title is nothing new.
NBA lauded for diversity practices, initiatives in report card by university
Read full article: NBA lauded for diversity practices, initiatives in report card by universityThe National Basketball Association set a league record for most head coaches of color in the past year, helping it earn high grades in an annual diversity report.
Diversity study finds percentage of Black MLB players at another record low
Read full article: Diversity study finds percentage of Black MLB players at another record lowAn annual study reviewing diversity hiring for Major League Baseball reported a record low of Black players on opening day rosters for the second straight year.
Breakthrough for women: Miami Marlins hire Kim Ng as GM
Read full article: Breakthrough for women: Miami Marlins hire Kim Ng as GMMIAMI – Kim Ng started her Major League Baseball career as an intern, and three decades later she's still on the rise while shattering ceilings. Ng became the majors' highest-ranking woman in baseball operations when she was hired Friday as general manager of the Miami Marlins. “After decades of determination, it is the honor of my career to lead the Miami Marlins,” Ng said in a statement. “We look forward to Kim bringing a wealth of knowledge and championship-level experience to the Miami Marlins,” Jeter said in a statement. “All of us at Major League Baseball are thrilled for Kim and the opportunity she has earned with the Marlins,” baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement.