Always-opinionated Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was perhaps still steaming from the 329-yard performance Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin “Megatron”, Johnson, had against Dallas on Oct. 27, when he issued a bold statement in the wake of his team’s 31-30 loss. On a radio appearance following the loss, which dropped the Cowboys to 4-4 this […]
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Was the Wizards’ Trade for Marcin Gortat a Good Move?
With starting center Emeka Okafor sidelined by a neck injury and facing a sub-par performance so far in the preseason, the Washington Wizards attempted to solidify their center position in an Oct. 25 trade with the Phoenix Suns for center Marcin Gortat. The move dealt Okafor and Washington’s 2014 first-round draft pick—protected if Washington misses […]
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Could LeBron James Star in the NFL?
Since the beginning of his National Basketball Association (NBA) career, fans and pundits alike have marveled at the athleticism of LeBron James. With a solid frame and cat-quick agility, the physically gifted James has dominated in his hardwood career on the way to two championships. But as a standout wide receiver in high school, the […]
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Washington Redskins vs. Dallas Cowboys: Who Wins?
The Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins have been trading barbs and blows for decades but now, as the latest chapter in a bitter rivalry unfolds on Oct. 13 at Dallas Stadium, both teams are below the .500 mark while remaining very much alive in a weakened NFC East. With Robert Griffin III rounding into shape […]
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Will the Ravens Win the AFC North?
A month into the 2013 NFL season and the Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns are all tied for the lead in the AFC North Division at 3-2. The Pittsburgh Steelers have fallen off the NFL map to become one of the worst teams in the league, while their AFC North rivals all have […]
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Reassessing the Black Quarterback in the NFL
(Updated 9/29/2013) Last season, Perry Green and Stephen Riley of the AFRO Sports Desk squared off over which Black quarterback in the National Football League is best. Riley touted Carolina’s Cam Newton as his personal favorite while Green cited a sparkling rookie season by Washington’s Robert Griffin III to form his answer. Now, nearly a […]
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Washington’s Biggest Redskins Concern? RGIII’s Non-Performance vs. No Defense
With a 0-2 start already on the books, the Washington Redskins will look to rebound against the Detroit Lions on Sept. 22 at FedEx Field. But with second-year quarterback Robert Griffin III and the Redskins defense—currently ranked last in the league in points allowed and yards allowed—both underperforming, last year’s playoff team has work to […]
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Fighting Floyd: What Next for Mayweather
Floyd Mayweather’s decision over Canelo Alvarez on Saturday night was just another impressive notch on the big championship belt that rests in the possession of Mayweather. His combination of defense, quickness and counterpunches were typical of Mayweather’s stellar career and improved his record to 45-0, setting him up for the next challenge in his boxing […]
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Is Fantasy Football Hurting the NFL?
The game of fantasy football has exploded in popularity over the last few years, growing into a full industry with specialized magazines, TV segments and ESPN specials. The concept is simple: create a fictional team of real-life NFL players who score points for your team based on what they do on the field. As the […]
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Does Tracy McGrady Belong in the Hall of Fame?
The news of former NBA star guard Tracy McGrady’s retirement from the NBA didn’t move crowds like when Michael Jordan settled on his decision or when Shaquille O’Neal bowed out from the Association. McGrady had been pretty insignificant over the last few years after monstrous careers in Orlando and Houston following his introduction into the […]
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Who Will be Better in 2013 The Washington Redskins or The Baltimore Ravens?
For the first time ever, both Washington Redskins and Baltimore Ravens reached the NFL playoffs last season. Their success in 2012 breathed life into an 18-year “Battle of the Beltways” between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore. Baltimore won that round, capping off the season with a Super Bowl title. But Redskins fans would be quick to […]
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Does Al Harrington’s Addition Make Wizards Playoff-Primed?
The Washington Wizards haven’t made the flashiest of moves this offseason but they continue to make solid ones. The signing of stretch forward Al Harrington earlier in the week gives Washington the spacing big man that point guard John Wall requested earlier this summer. Harrington, 33, barely played last season for the Orlando Magic as […]