Famous Black athletes span all sports, from football and basketball to tennis and gymnastics. This article focuses on 10 whose excellence made them household names and changed their sports forever.

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Being on the court, on the field or in the ring could be akin to being on stage or screen – just ask the slew of former athletes who have since become leading actors. It’s not just their brawn that ...

Great athletes have been born all across America. Serena Williams may have gotten her start on tennis courts in Compton, but she was born in Michigan. Take a look below and see the most famous athlete ...

Black female athletes continue to be some of the best players in the history of sports. From renowned names, like Florence Griffith Joyner to Simone Biles, Black athletes are showing out in the sports ...

Professional athletes are fascinating for many reasons. Michael Jordan defied the laws of gravity, Tom Brady pinpointed the pocket with precision, and when Serena Williams served, it sent a shockwave ...