Maliik ObeeSpecial to the AFRO After four women’s games to kick off the second day of the 2024 CIAA Tournament, the men’s teams had their chance to step on the hardwood. The Bowie State Bulldogs fought off a late storm from the Blue Bears to claim a 69-66 victory. With the game in the balance […]
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Men of Bluefield State rally for 50-48 victory over St. Augustine’s on day one of 2024 CIAA Tournament
By Maliik ObeeSpecial to the AFRO The men’s bracket of the 2024 CIAA Tournament kicked off on Feb. 26 with sixth-seed Bluefield State knocking off seventh-seed St. Augustine’s 50-48 in a late come-from-behind win. The Falcons controlled the pace of the contest early, thanks to some sticky defense and 24-combined points from guard Jawan Browder […]
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Chiefs outlast 49ers to win Super Bowl LVII in overtime
By Cordell WoodlandSpecial to the AFRO Super Bowl LVIII surpassed the hype and then some when the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in overtime, 25-22 on Feb. 11 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Things started murky for the 49ers with an early fumble from running back Christian McCaffrey on the first […]
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It’s Super Bowl time: 5 players to watch in Las Vegas
By Cordell WoodlandSpecial to the AFRO Prepare your snacks, find a comfortable seat and make your final NFL pick of the season. It’s time for Super Bowl LVIII, when the Kansas City Chiefs (11-6) take on the San Francisco 49ers (12-5) beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 11 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. This […]
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It’s not time for Ravens fans to leave Baltimore
By Edward G. Robinson IIIAFRO Contributing Editor, Sports For those of you considering abandoning the Baltimore Ravens, please be reminded that fair weather fans are not allowed to celebrate future championships. To be clear, I am not a Ravens fan– but if you’re dumping the Ravens (13-4) after their 17-10 loss to the Kansas City […]
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Zambia earns first Women’s World Cup win with 3-1 victory over Costa Rica
BY LUKE VARGAS Updated 6:24 AM EDT, July 31, 2023 HAMILTON, New Zealand (AP) — Lushomo Mweemba scored the fastest goal at this year’s Women’s World Cup, and Barbra Banda added the 1,000th goal in tournament history, as tournament newcomer Zambia earned its first ever win with a 3-1 victory Costa Rica on Monday. The victory sent […]
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DC United fires trainer for discriminatory gesture; 2 players placed on leave
The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — D.C. United fired head athletic trainer Reade Whitney the night of July 21 after the team said he made a discriminatory hand gesture in a photo that was posted on social media a day earlier. The team and Major League Soccer also said July 21 that two players, Taxi […]
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New Wizards basketball boss Michael Winger says team will win, just isn’t sure when
By Rich DubroffThe Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Michael Winger made it clear he’s got work to do as the Washington Wizards’ new top basketball executive. “The goal is to pursue championships by any means necessary,” Winger said at his introductory news conference on June 8. “It will take time. It’s going to start on […]
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Tonight: AFRO’s First Edition with Sean Yoes, Thursday, June 22.
Listen at WEAA Live Stream: http://amber.streamguys.com.4020/live.m3u Adam Jackson, co-founder of Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle sits in as guest host, and continues a series of conversations about violence and homicide in Baltimore, with a focus on solutions leading up to the, “Baltimore Ceasefire,” August 4-6. These stories and much more on AFRO’s First Edition with […]
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Tonight: AFRO’s First Edition with Sean Yoes, Tuesday, May 2.
Listen at WEAA Live Stream: http://amber.streamguys.com.4020/live.m3u As we continue the Spring Membership Drive, we’ll be joined by Luke Broadwater of the Baltimore Sun discussing his story about the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms being brought into Baltimore to help combat skyrocketing gun violence and homicides. Also the NWA Sports Report crew will discuss race […]
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Should the Washington Redskins Change their Team Name?
What’s in a name? For the Washington Redskins, it’s tradition, a popular fight song, a heated rivalry with the Dallas Cowboys, and other tribal symbols, chants and images. But a rising tide of controversy may change all that, with many pushing the team to change its 80-year-old name, believing the term “Redskins” is offensive and […]
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AFRO Bracket Stamped – Kentucky Picked to Win it All!
Nobody around the AFRO offices knows more about college basketball than staff writer and Georgetown basketball beat reporter George Barnette. You ever wondered how many minutes the eighth player in rotation off of Georgetown’s bench averages? Yea, me neither. But I’m sure George would have an answer for you. That’s why he’s the one the […]