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Jean Hornsby had no idea she was creating netball history by becoming England's first black player
Netball 20/01/21 8:23am

'I was the exception but now it's the norm'

"I was the exception but now it's the norm, which is perfect and as it should be," reflects Jean Hornsby, England Netball's first black player.

Ebony Rainford-Brent and Imani Lansiquot
Athletics 05/11/20 7:30am

'Time to go beyond hashtags and change our culture'

Like every sprinter, Imani Lansiquot wants medals. But her legacy rests on inspiring cultural change and showing young black athletes "possibilities are endless".

NBA 31/10/20 4:17pm

Black History Month 'should be every day'

Education about the history of the black experience must be more truthful and not restricted to just one month in a year, Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce tells Sky Sports News' Sam Johnston.

Formula 1 31/10/20 3:36pm

Willy T Ribbs: Motorsport's Black Pioneer

Willy T Ribbs was the first black man to race in the Indy 500 and drive a Formula 1 car. As part of Black History Month, watch his story this Sunday at 4pm on Sky Sports F1.

Brian Biddulph
Other Sports 31/10/20 1:00pm

Biddulph fires still burn on the ice after 40 years

Great Britain's first black ice hockey player Brian Biddulph on dealing with 'monkey noises', protesting as a coach and nurturing his son's NHL ambitions.

Football 31/10/20 9:00am

Akinfenwa: My Lithuanian ordeal

Adebayo Akinfenwa powerfully recalls the harrowing racist abuse he suffered while playing football in Lithuania.

Lewis Hamilton opens up to Mike Wedderburn in an exclusive interview for Sky Sports News
Formula 1 31/10/20 7:00am

My interview with Lewis Hamilton - the great Briton

Mike Wedderburn is only the second black sports journalist to interview Lewis Hamilton. The SSN presenter on meeting Formula One's record breaker.

Formula 1 30/10/20 6:00am

Hamilton reveals drive for F1 legacy beyond records

Lewis Hamilton reveals in an exclusive in-depth interview with Sky Sports News why he's been such a powerful voice in calling for change on racial equality.

Rosie Sykes
Other Sports 29/10/20 12:15pm

Saved by Spurs, Olympic agony & hockey history-maker

A career rescued by Tottenham, missed out on two Olympics and an England hockey legend. Rosie Sykes reveals her inspiring story...

Football 29/10/20 9:50am

Keith Alexander: A tribute to a history-maker

A decade after his passing, Sky Sports News looks at Keith Alexander's legacy after he became the first full-time black professional manager in the Football League.

Michail Antonio signed for West Ham from Nottingham Forest in 2015 for around £7m
West Ham United 29/10/20 7:30am

Antonio: 'Invisible man' to Hammers hotshot

Michail Antonio used to be called 'The Invisible Man' at West Ham. The high-flying forward opens up on dealing with knockbacks and fighting for your dreams...

Len Johnson pictured in December 1926
Boxing 28/10/20 7:15am

Len Johnson: The uncrowned British Empire champion

Uncrowned champion boxer Len Johnson features in our Hidden Figures series, bringing to life the stories of under-the-radar pioneers throughout Black History Month.

Mason Holgate is working with the Anthony Walker Foundation during Black History Month
Everton 27/10/20 9:00pm

Holgate: You can't be what you can't see

Mason Holgate says visible role models were key in his journey to becoming a footballer, and he is now determined to set that same example for future generations.

Former Wolves goalkeeper Matt Murray opens up on his experiences of racism
Football 27/10/20 10:00am

Murray on racism in football and society

Sky Sports pundit and former Wolves goalkeeper Matt Murray on the racism he has faced and his hopes for the future.

A photo of ex-Olympic sprinter Jack London playing the piano in 1954
Other Sports 27/10/20 6:18am

Jack London: The piano-playing Olympic hero

Jack London features in our Hidden Figures series, bringing to life the stories of under-the-radar sporting pioneers throughout Black History Month

Racing 26/10/20 9:27am

Levey: A black jockey leading the way

Sean Levey became the first black jockey to ride in the Epsom Derby in 2016. Josh Apiafi from Sky Sports Racing sat down with him to talk about his experiences in the sport.

Wlfried Zaha
Football 26/10/20 7:30am

Zaha: You're the only one that can destroy your own dream

"Being told I wasn't starting used to crush me." Wilfried Zaha opens up on dealing with rejection, saying no to parties and playing in trainers...

Football 25/10/20 1:30pm

Being black in football: Past, present and future

As part of Black History Month, Patrick Davison speaks with three pioneers of English football to discuss the past, present and future of race relations within the game.

Rugby League 25/10/20 7:00am

Robinson: Rugby league can be more inclusive

Jason Robinson talks about rugby league's inspiring black pioneers and how sport has proved it can make more of a difference than politics.

Rugby League 24/10/20 8:00am

Ten black players who lit up rugby league

As part of our month-long focus on sporting pioneers, we pay tribute to some of rugby league's most electrifying figures to coincide with Black History Round.

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