Author Archives: Perry Green

By Perry Green, AFRO Sports Editor Roger Federer recently came to the defense of fellow tennis star Serena Williams on the U.S. Tennis Association banning her from wearing the all black catsuit she sported during the French Open. According to the Sunday Times, Federer said the association should leave Williams’ desired attire alone, while also speaking […]

By Perry Green, AFRO Sports Editor Four NFL players were arrested in London, Oct. 27, apparently, for attempting to skip out on paying their tab at a nightclub, according to reports. Per ESPN, Jacksonville Jaguars’ Barry Church, Ronnie Harrison, Jarrod Wilson and D.J. Hayden were each detained “over restitution of a bill,” read a statement from […]

By Perry Green, AFRO Sports Editor Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones took his entire team to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, Oct. 21, while they were in town for their matchup with the Washington Redskins. Jones’ visit to the Black history museum caused some to speculate whether or not it was all […]

By Perry Green, AFRO Sports Editor Eric Reid called Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins a “sellout” after the two were in a heated altercation before the Carolina Panthers’ 21-17 victory over the Eagles Oct. 21. According to reports, Reid and Jenkins had to be separated from each other after the two confronted each other midfield during […]

By Perry Green, AFRO Sports Editor LeBron James had his home debut as a Los Angeles Laker at the Staples Center last Saturday, but it was overshadowed by a fight that broke out between veteran guards Rajon Rondo and Chris Paul. Rondo, 32, who plays for the Lakers, ended up taking a few swings mid game […]

By Perry Green, AFRO Sports Editor The San Francisco 49ers issued a statement to the media over the weekend, apologizing for omitting Colin Kaepernick from a photo gallery recently posted on the team’s website that was intended to showcase the 49ers’ greatest moments made against the rival Green Bay Packers. According to reports, the 49ers’ official […]

By Perry Green, AFRO Sports Editor Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid kneeled during the national anthem prior to the Panthers’ matchup against the New York Giants, Oct. 7, reaffirming his position to continue using his platform as an NFL player to protest against police brutality, racism and other social injustices in this country. It was the […]