Native American Sports
Surf Girls Hawai’i – Documentary Series Following Native Hawaiian Surfers
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When Reese Witherspoon isn’t busy turning best-selling books into movies, like “Where the Crawdads Sing”, she’s bringing the competitive world of surfing right into our living rooms. With her latest docuseries, Reese ... Read more »
The Impact of Native American Players on the NBA
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Native American players have made significant contributions to the National Basketball Association (NBA) since its founding.
Native Americans have been a vital part of the development of professional basketball sin... Read more »
Tony Hawk helps Navajo Nation Community Build a Skatepark
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Tony Hawk is the most famous skateboarder ever! He has sold thousands of boards and has his name on a popular video game.
Recently, Hawk and Navajo Nation President BuuNygren visited a skatepark in New Mexico... Read more »
Navajo Man to Perform at the Super Bowl
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The Super Bowl is one of our favorite events, not to mention it is historically the most-watched program in the US with unparalleled hype. The entertainment is not just limited to the sport itself but goes beyond that... Read more »
Oklahoma Teacher Selected As An Official For Super Bowl
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The Cherokee Nation is the largest of three Cherokee-recognized tribes in the US. Recently, dreams came true for the 48-year-old Oklahoma Cherokee citizen and school teacher, Jerod Phillips, when he was selected to ac... Read more »
NFL Partners with Native American Artist for 2023 Super Bowl
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You read that right!
For the first time, the National Football League (NFL) collaborated with a Chicana and Indigenous artist to work on the design and artwork for the Super Bowl LVII. The event is monumental, and ... Read more »
Phoenix Suns Pay Homage to Arizona Tribes with New Jersey
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Sports are powerful. They unleash a high-spirited side unknown to most of us, create heartfelt stories that spark changes in the community, and shed light on the critical social issue through someone else's lens.
W... Read more »
Rez Ball: Past, Present & Future of Native American Basketball
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Rez Ball is getting a lot more attention, these days, thanks in part to its portrayal in film in literature. It's even getting its own Netflix movie of the same name, produced by Lebron James.
But what exactly ... Read more »
Is Kyrie Irving Native American?
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Is NBA Star Kyrie Irving Native American?
There's been a lot of speculation over whether NBA superstar Kyrie Irving is Native American.
Irving was born in Australia but grew up in New Jersey. The Brooklyn Nets gua... Read more »
Jim Thorpe: Native American Athlete, Olympic Gold Medalist and Pioneer
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Jim Thorpe assumed many titles over the course of his life: Olympian, Gold Medalist, Multi-Sport Athlete, Coach, Hall of Famer, Greatest of All Time. You may have even seen his name in the news recently.
But who wa... Read more »
Is Lacrosse Native American? | Origins of America’s Oldest Team Sport
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The sport of lacrosse has a rich history, dating back to 1100 A.D. It's since exploded in popularity, with high school and college participation spiking across the country in recent years.
Collegiate lacrosse has b... Read more »
Opinion: Cleveland Indians’ Name Change Is the Right Call Despite Some Angry Fans
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The time has finally come for Cleveland—and some have been waiting since 1915 for this decision when the Indians originally got their team name.
Starting in 2022, the once Cleveland Indians will officially be... Read more »