In an ironic twist, with the sport dominated by black athletes, trainers and even promoters, the racial issue at hand is the boxing community's fascination with finding the next "Great White Hope." ...

In 1908, when Jack Johnson fought Tommy Burns to become the first African American heavyweight champion of the world, a search began for a "Great White Hope" to take back the title. American ...

Jack's celebration is cut short when he is framed for crossing a state line with Eleanor, his white fiancée (Jane Alexander in her first film role), a violation of the Mann Act. Facing a prison ...

Born in a rural area of Maine 18 years ago, a fan of Larry Bird, currently dominating the NCAA's March Madness with Duke and aiming to be a star. His documentary, when filmed, will start with a date ...

Jeff Teague: "Cooper Flagg is a great white hope. He has the potential to be a star" Former NBA player Jeff Teague would bet on Dylan Harper (Rutgers) as the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play: James Earl Jones won. Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play: Jane Alexander won.

His victory spurred a search among whites for a "great white hope" who could beat Johnson and win back the title. They finally found him in Johnson's old nemesis, Jim Jeffries, who decided to ...

Hope White walked into the Giants' pre-season camp a terrified 18-year-old, now coach Julie Fitzgerald sees her becoming one of the next household names.