By Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley, AFRO Sports Desk Supreme Court announced earlier in the week that wagering on college and pro spirits will now be legal and coming to a casino near you. While the parameters and rules haven’t been laid, imaginations have been running wild as to how the future of sports will […]
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Can the Rockets Run With the Warriors?
By Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley, AFRO Sports Desk The NBA doesn’t want fans to consider the Houston and Golden State series as the real NBA Finals, but it’s hard not to. The Rockets and Warriors have been the two most impressive teams this season and in a series that will be equipped with three […]
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Who Has Had the Better Playoff Run: Boston or LeBron?
By Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley, AFRO Sports Desk The Boston Celtics are missing two all-stars and the Cleveland Cavaliers are missing consistent contributors around LeBron James, yet both teams stand a game away from meeting up with each other in the Eastern Conference Finals. The two teams have turned adversity into advantages and are steamrolling […]
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Should the Ravens Start Lamar Jackson on Day One?
By Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley, AFRO Sports Desk With former Louisville signal caller Lamar Jackson in tow, the unofficial stopwatch is on Joe Flacco’s tenure as the Baltimore Ravens starter. After the Ravens’ failed to make the playoffs for the last three seasons, the sizzle on a proud career from Flacco has lost some of its zip. With injuries and incumbent play becoming the […]
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Should Jack Johnson be Pardoned?
By Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley, AFRO Sports Desk Laws change and people change. The fact that society still holds a criminal conviction over the head of famed boxer Jack Johnson just doesn’t sit right with some people, especially his family. Johnson, the first ever Black heavyweight champion, was a magnet for controversy before he […]
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Is Ben Simmons the Next Magic Johnson?
By Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley, AFRO Sports Desk During Magic Johnson’s playing days he was labeled with several definitions and monikers that defined his career. For much of the prime of his career, Johnson owned the title of tallest point guard, best rebounder at his position and the best passer in basketball history. At […]
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Who Should Win NBA MVP? Harden or LeBron?
By Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley, AFRO Sports Desk The NBA MVP race isn’t over but some are calling it a done deal. Houston Rockets guard James Harden has piloted his team to the top record in the Association and he is leading the league in scoring, averaging over 30 points per night. Harden […]
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Who Will Win It All? Villanova or Michigan?
By Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley, AFRO Sports Chaos has settled and the NCAA Tournament has played itself down to the championship game. Villanova and Michigan will tip off Monday night in a highly accredited showdown. Both schools are classic and storied programs with deep history and championship banners. Villanova will open as the favorite […]
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Do Fans Really Want to See Loyola-Chicago In the Final Four?
The 11th-seeded Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are headed to Final Four. Marching their way through the tournament and issuing a slew of upsets along the way, the Ramblers tied Louisiana State University, Virginia Commonwealth University and George Mason as the lowest seeds to ever reach a Final Four. However, considering that all three aforementioned schools lost in the very next round in […]
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Is UMBC’s Upset over UVA the Greatest Upset in Sports Ever?
Never has a No. 1 seed lost in the opening week of the NCAA Tournament. Never. Until last Friday when UMBC issued a convincing 74-54 thrashing over top-seeded Virginia. There was nothing fluke about the Golden Retrievers’ blowout victory but some are calling it the greatest upset, ever. ESPN called it “the most surprising upset […]
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Was Odell Beckham Jr. Caught on Video Holding a Marijuana Joint?
A seven-second social media clip of New York Giants star receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is quickly circulating on popular media sites. The clip puts Beckham in a compromising situation as it clearly shows him holding what appears to be marijuana in one hand while laying in bed alongside a ziplock bag containing a powdery substance. […]
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Are the Wizards Better Without John Wall?
The more the Washington Wizards play without John Wall, the easier it is to forget his impact on the team. “Everybody eats” has been the team slogan since Bradley Beal infamously announced it to the media following a big win without Wall. It’s the team concept that has kept the Wizards performing at a high […]