By Tim Lacy, Special to the AFRO Colin Kaepernick and Serena Williams have something in common: They both have recently used their platform at the top of the world of sports […]
Category: Sports Columnists
Washington Could Win NFC East This Year
By Stephen D. Riley, Special to AFRO Don’t blink but the Washington football team could actually win the NFC East this year, and that’s crazy. Behind the 33-year-old Adrian Peterson, who […]
Another Viewpoint – Talking “All-Time Greats” with the Grandkids
By Tim Lacy, Special to the AFRO LeBron James can’t seem to stay off of this page, but this time he brought Michael Jordan along. I am sure you have guessed […]
Are Rankings Right on LeBron James as the Second Most Influential NBA Player Ever?
By Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley, AFRO Sports Desk Sports conglomerate ESPN recently released its rankings on most influential NBA player to ever play and ranked brand new Los Angeles […]
Angry Black Man Role has Dez Bryant on the NFLOuts
By Stephen D. Riley, Special to AFRO Former Dallas Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant can’t find a job and that’s crazy. The former star wideout of America’s Team was once one of […]
Should NFL Tweak Helmet Rules?
By Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley, AFRO Sports Writers New helmet rules in the NFL has players in the preseason puzzled. Unsure of where or how to take down incoming […]
Late Summer Football-Related Shootings a Growing Concern
By Stephen D. Riley, Special to AFRO Shootings across the country on the opening week of football season headlined a sour weekend. Two people were injured and one person died in […]
Ravens’ Weddle Questions Jimmy Smith’s Suspension Because He Never Hit Ex-Girlfriend
By Perry Green, AFRO Sports Editor Baltimore Ravens star cornerback Jimmy Smith will miss the first four games of the season on a suspension for allegations of domestic abuse made by […]
Is It a Good or Bad Move for ESPN To Duck Anthem Broadcast?
By Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley, AFRO Sports Desk Sports media conglomerate ESPN announced on Friday that it will not air the national anthem before Monday night NFL games this […]
I May Not Agree With Dak Prescott, But I Still Respect Him
By Tim Lacy, Special to the AFRO Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has been facing a firestorm since he weighed in on the controversy surrounding the anthem protest. For those of […]
Are New NCAA Rules Just a PR Stunt to Avoid Paying Players?
By Perry Green, AFRO Sports Editor The NCAA announced several major rule changes on college basketball recruiting and player eligibility on Aug. 8. The rule changes were made in an attempt […]
Better Hall of Fame Wideout: TO or Moss?
By Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley, AFRO Sports Desk Terrell Owens and Randy Moss both offered different versions of the prototype late-90s wide receiver and they both crushed it. The […]