By Mark F. Gray, Special to the AFRO The ups and downs of a young but talented team continued for Howard University (HU) at their home of Burr Gymnasium when University of Maryland-Eastern Shore (UMES) made their annual pilgrimage to the District last weekend. However, there were flashes of dominance before and after halftime as […]
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AFRO Exclusive: CIAA Brings ‘The Pearl’ back to Baltimore, Monroe shares legacy
By Mark F. GraySpecial to the AFRO Of the many stars who rose from the days of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) when it was the best conference in college basketball, there was nobody who personified its legacy more than Earl “The Pearl” Monroe. Monroe will join fellow basketball Hall of Famer Bob […]
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DMV HBCU Report: BSU, HU earn big conference wins, milestones
By Mark F. Gray, Special to the AFRO Two milestones featuring a pair of walk off game winning shots led to victories for Bowie State and Howard as both teams started resembling teams that were expected to be contenders in the CIAA and MEAC. BSU alumnus and head men’s basketball coach Darrell Brooks became the […]
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Washington Commanders ‘Will fight for old D.C.’ in new era
By Mark F. Gray, Special to the AFRO After 90 years and three world champions the once proud but now the most heavily scrutinized National Football League franchise began it’s makeover by announcing it’s new team name on national television Feb. 2 at FedEX Field in Landover. “We are the Commanders,” said Super Bowl MVP […]
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HBCU Report: Howard beats Morgan in early MEAC matchup
By Mark F. Gray, Special to the AFRO There was never a time where Howard seemed fazed by anything Morgan threw at them Saturday afternoon in Baltimore. Despite a barrage of three pointers in the first half, which led to a 10-point lead, the Bison remained poised and executed head coach Kenny Blakeney’s offense. For […]
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Charm City to host HBCU Hoops Classic
By Mark F. Gray, Special to the AFRO The countdown to the tip off of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association’s (CIAA) trip to Baltimore is in full swing. Charm City has already rolled out the welcome mat as witnessed by the logos of all the CIAA schools that are currently draped across the Harborplace walkway […]
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Bowie State’s Wilson named AFCA National Coach of the Year
By Mark F. Gray Special to the AFRO Damon Wilson, architect of three CIAA Football Championships at Bowie State University, was named the 2021 American Football Coaches Association National Coach of the Year for the NCAA Division II. The announcement was made during the AFCA Convention in San Antonio, TX. Wilson, now in his 12th […]
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Burgundy and Gold Breakdown: WFT shows NY Giants who the “clown show” is in NFC East
By Mark F. Gray Special to the AFRO Before a game without any meaning New York Giants head coach Joe Judge made a comment that served as bulletin board material for the Washington Football Team. Judge was accused by the media in the Big Apple of referring to the burgundy and gold as a “clown […]
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Burgundy and Gold Breakdown: WFT loss to Eagles puts them on the clock
By Mark F. Gray Special to the AFRO The meaningful portion of the Washington Football team’s final season came to a fitting conclusion with a Taylor Heinicke interception in the Philadelphia Eagles end zone as they were in position to steal a game they didn’t deserve to win. Washington blew a 10 point lead twice […]
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Burgundy & Gold Breakdown: Cowboys humble WFT with beatdown in Big D
By Mark F. Gray Special to the AFRO All hopes for a postseason berth may have ended on a horrific night in Dallas. Not only did the Washington Football Team succumb to the injuries and the ravages of COVID-19, the frustration of the disappointing nationally televised game bubbled to the surface. After four straight victories […]
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Burgundy and Gold Breakdown: Cowboys guarantee win and deliver perhaps ending East title Division hopes
By Mark F. Gray Special to the AFRO Channeling the shadows of the legendary coach and current Fox Sports NFL analyst Jimmy Johnson, the Dallas Cowboys came into FedEx Field after talking the talk last Sunday. However, it was their defense that walked over the Washington Football Team, which propelled them to a 27-20 victory […]
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Burgundy and Gold Breakdown: Washington secures fourth straight win in Las Vegas
By Mark F. Gray Special to the AFRO Normally there’s no cashing in on the numbers six and four in one of the casinos on the strip in Las Vegas. However, the Washington Football Team was money for the sixth time this season thanks to the heroics of their quarterback Taylor Heinicke, who wears number […]