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Floyd Mayweather addresses rumored engagement to lead dancer at his strip club

ROLLING OUT — The latest news comes amid multiple reports about the engagement based on details provided by an inside source. According to the insider, the two are engaged but “Floyd was annoyed at first that news of their relationship broke because he wanted to keep it private,” reports the New York Post.

COMMENTARY: Another Viewpoint – Talking “All-Time Greats” with the Grandkids

AFRO — LeBron James can’t seem to stay off of this page, but this time he brought Michael Jordan along. I am sure you have guessed there has been another chapter added to the “Who is the greatest baller of all time” debate: James or Jordan? This latest argument comes from Shashank Uppalike (sounds like a movie). I have never heard of this gentleman, but he sure got my attention.

IN MEMORIAM: Baseball Icon Henry ‘Hank’ Aaron Dies at 86

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Aaron's biography at the Baseball Hall of Fame, where he earned induction in 1982, noted that he was "a consistent producer both at the plate and in the field, reaching the .300 mark in batting 14 times, 30 home runs 15 times, 90 RBI 16 times and captured three Gold Glove Awards enroute to 25 All-Star Game selections."

Is Removing Confederate Monuments, Changing Sports Teams Names Just A Distraction?

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Professional sports team, including the Washington Redskins and Cleveland Indians announced they would drop the names that many said were offensive to Native Americans. Despite incremental progress, many still argue that unless much more is done to show that Black lives matter, removing racist monuments and changing racially insensitive team names and logos are just mere distractions.

Boston Red Sox Hire Bianca Smith as First Black Woman Coach in Baseball History

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Bianca Smith, 29, becomes the first Black woman to coach in professional baseball. She will work with the team’s infielders at the Red Sox minor league facility in Fort Meyers, Fla.

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Delicious Peach French Toast Recipe: A Morning Delight for Your Taste Buds

A simple recipe for Peach French Toast using brown sugar, butter, water, peaches, eggs, milk and vanilla that can be prepared in advance and baked in the oven for 45 minutes.