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Nike’s Tiger Woods ad Draws Critics
NEW YORK (AP) — Maybe winning doesn't take care of everything.
Nike is causing a social media storm with its latest online ad showing a picture of Tiger Woods overlaid with a quote from him,...
76ers Apologize for Canceling ‘We Matter’ Anthem Singer
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers apologized Friday for canceling the national anthem performance of a singer wearing a "We Matter" jersey.
The 76ers backtracked from their original stance when they told R&B singer Sevyn...
Rose, Durant Impress and Refresh in USA Scrimmage
Not every NBA superstar is playing in Miami these days. The Team USA scrimmage on July 24 highlighted some of the best remaining young talent in the league not named
Dwyane Wade, LeBron James...
NBA Talks Break Down, Preseason Called Off, Games in Jeopardy
The NBA has canceled the remainder of the preseason and will wipe out the first two weeks of the regular season if there is no labor agreement by Monday.
Commissioner David Stern and Deputy Commissioner...
Indiana Takes Advantage of Washington Offensive Woes, Leads Series 2-1
The Washington Wizards used some hot shooting to take the first game of their Eastern Conference second-round series with the Indiana Pacers but a pair of dismal offensive outings have cost the Wizards the...
Sam Lacy: He Made a Difference – Part XVII
It has been suggested that I find my way back to the story of my Pop, Sam Lacy. I agree, but I must admit that there are some current events that warrant a mention...
Obamas Attend Oregon St.-Md. Basketball Game
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — President Barack Obama and the first family plan are checking out an early-season basketball matchup between Oregon State University and the University of Maryland.
The Obama were greeted by applause...
Amir Hall Looks to Guide Bulldogs To Promised Land
Bowie State University junior quarterback Amir Hall came into training camp with a positive attitude, looking to be ready when his number was called a season ago. Going into the 2016-17 CIAA football campaign,...
Wizards Finish Opening Week Above .500
So far, so good for the Washington Wizards, who posted a 2-1 record in the opening week of the 2014-2015 NBA season and looked good doing it.
The season largely rests on the shoulders of John Wall...
Former Miami Hurricane Booster Claims He Provided Improper Benefits to Players
Former University of Miami booster Nevin Shapiro claimed he provided improper benefits to more than 70 Miami Hurricane football players and other student athletes from 2002-’10, according to Yahoo! Sports.
The 42-year-old convicted Ponzi schemer...
Ravens Come Back to Beat Brady, Patriots
The Baltimore Ravens erased an early 13-0 deficit and came back from being down 30-21 in the fourth quarter to beat the New England Patriots, 31-30, on Sept. 23 at M&T Bank Stadium in...
Morgan State Men’s Basketball: Bears Defeat FAMU – Remain Perfect in MEAC
The Morgan State Bears maintained their perfect record against Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference competition, routing the Florida A&M Rattlers, 94-68, on February 7 at Hill Field House in Baltimore.
The lopsided victory improved MSU to 9-0...
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