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‘There Are No Words To Express This Pain’: Brittney Griner’s Wife Speaks Out About Her Detainment In Russia

The story of U.S. Olympic gold medalist and Phoenix Mercury basketball player Brittney Griner is perhaps the biggest story in sports right now. During the off-season, she has been playing […] The post ‘There Are No Words To Express This Pain’: Brittney Griner’s Wife Speaks Out About Her Detainment In Russia appeared first on Essence.

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Documentary Film Sports

Raging Bull (1980)

Reviewed by Ramona Prioleau Besides the Rocky series, Raging Bull may be the most iconic and well-known boxing movies of all time. From legendary director Martin Scorcese, the film tells…

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She Got Game: WNBA Star Monique Billings On Faith, Focus And The Future

Monique Billings is a star on and off the court. When the three-year WNBA player isn’t putting numbers on the board, she’s watching other players as a sports analyst. “I […] The post She Got Game: WNBA Star Monique Billings On Faith, Focus And The Future appeared first on Essence.

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Hoop Dreams (1994)

Reviewed by Ramona Prioleau Released in 1994, Steve James’ Hoop Dreams is a landmark of documentary sports cinema. Originally intended to be released as a 30-minute short on the Public…

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