Home » Page 610

Georgia’s New Voter Suppression Law Could Cost Atlanta the MLB All-Star Game & $200 Million

Posted in#NNPA BlackPress, Black History, Business, Community, Economy, Entertainment, Featured, National, News, NNPA, NNPA Newswire, Politics, Sports, Stacy Brown

Georgia’s New Voter Suppression Law Could Cost Atlanta the MLB All-Star Game & $200 Million

by Times Weekly Staff

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Georgia lawmakers’ restrictive and oppressive new voter laws may cost the team and city the privilege of hosting Major League Baseball’s summer showcase. It may also cost the local economy more than $200 million. Major League Baseball’s Players’ Association plans to meet with its 750-plus members to decide whether to force the game to another location.

Posted in#NNPA BlackPress, Commentary, Community, HBCU, National, New Tri-State Defender, News, NNPA, Sports

Tigers bring NIT title in range with second-half romp past Colorado State

by Times Weekly Staff

NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — The Tigers trailed 19-7 before hitting the Rams with disruptive defensive pressure. Amid a 15-2 run, Memphis regained the lead (22-21) on a Lester Quinones three-pointer (22-21) with 7:34 left in the first half. Memphis never up the lead after that. The defensive pressure was too much for the Rams. By the time halftime rolled around, Tigers had a solid 44-38 lead and had established that they were in it to win it.

Gift this article