Sumner Class ’69 provides example.  Blog King, Mass Appeal KANSAS CITY — This weekend, yours truly got a chance to attend a concatenation of indelible events tied to the 50th anniversary of mom’s high school reunion. We’re talking Sumner Class of 1969 — back when the segregated institution manufactured multiple state/national championships in arts, science and athletics. Of course, jaundiced ...

Wilder lands 1st round knockout.  Blog King, Mass Appeal BROOKLYN — “You got knocked the f*ck out!” Leading up to his WBC heavyweight championship bout with Dominic Breazeale, world titleholder Deontay Wilder (41-0-1, 40 KOs) expended a ton of energy talking about how bad he wanted to kick his challenger’s ass. Wilder even told the media boxing “is the only ...

Tiger collects his fifth green jacket. Blog King, Mass Appeal AUGUSTA — It took fourteen years. But he finally did it. Tiger Woods is on top of the golf world again, shooting 13 under to win his 5th green jacket Sunday afternoon at the Masters. The Chinese negro is now the proud owner of 15 major championships, trailing only Jack ...

Steph Curry’s wife delivers BBQ gift. Mass Appeal Wire Reports OAKLAND — Shortly after collecting his second NBA championship in three years, Golden State Warriors point guard Steph Curry received a celebratory entrée from his favorite chef – wife Ayesha. First, they chugged a few glasses of an expensive beverage. Then the 28-year-old food preparer and cookbook author smoked a ...

James delivers 1st title to Cleveland. Mass Appeal Wire Reports OAKLAND — The NBA may be rigged. Most professional sports are. But if you’re a fan in Cleveland, you couldn’t care less. That’s because the infamous curse of John Elway has finally been exorcised. After a 52-year hiatus from championship lore, the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Golden State Warriors 93-89 Sunday ...