The University of Louisville’s men’s basketball program will have to forfeit its 2013 NCAA championship after losing its appeal to penalties sanctioned by the NCAA for its involvement in a 2015 improper benefits scandal laced with sexual misconduct. Pro athletes—including former UL players, as well as other athletes with no ties to Louisville at […]
Author Archives: Perry Green
AFRO Sports Editor
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Jesse Jackson Comes to Defense of James’ Activism
On Monday, the Rev. Jesse Jackson came out in support of Lebron James’ activism in the face of criticism from a conservative personality. He told the Associated Press, “No one told David to just play his harp and not stand up for his people. No one told Samson just lift weights and not challenge the Philistines. They told […]
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Does Dwyane Wade Deserve a Farewell Tour Like Kobe’s?
Ever since NBA star guard Dwyane Wade was traded back to the Miami Heat earlier this month, there’s been speculation over his retirement. At age 36, Wade is no longer the dominant superstar who once helped Miami win three titles. After 15 years in the NBA, it soon may be time for him to hang […]
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Maame Biney’s Historic Olympic Run Ends With Last Place Finish in 1,500-Meter Speedskating Event
Team USA speedskater Maame Biney’s historic Olympic run ended when she raced to a last-place finish in the 1,500-meter event on Feb. 17 at the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics. Maame Biney of the United States in action during the ladies’ 500 meters short-track speedskating in the Gangneung Ice Arena at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, […]
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Don’t Ever Compare Tom Brady to Michael Jordan, Again
Have you ever heard someone say something so preposterous you felt compelled to interrupt and set the record straight? I experienced a moment like that just six days ago via social media. There I was, minding my own business as I scrolled down my Facebook timeline, when I noticed a post made by one of […]
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Tough Week for Howard with Back-to-Back Losses to Morgan State and Hampton
The Howard Bison men’s basketball team followed up a recent four-game win streak with two consecutive losses that carried a little more sting than any other typical losses. Howard was blown out badly, 91-67, by its beltway rivals, the Morgan State University Bears on Feb. 5, then lost the latest “Battle of the Real […]
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UDC Pulls Off Big Comeback for Sixth Win of Season
The University of District of Columbia (UDC) Firebirds men’s basketball team picked up its sixth win of the season after pulling off a thrilling comeback victory over Mercy College, 83-81, on Feb. 10 in Washington, D.C. Junior guard Danny Shand (UDC Sports Information Photo) The win gave UDC a 6-18 record, 4-11 against the East […]
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In Super Bowl Victory, Eagles Beat Patriots at Their Own Game
The Philadelphia Eagles knocked off Tom Brady and the New England Patriots, 41-33, to win Super Bowl LII in Minneapolis on Feb. 4. The victory marked the first Super Bowl title in franchise history, and the first championship for the Eagles since 1960. Philadelphia got the job done despite the odds being stacked against them. […]
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Terrell Owens Finally Selected to NFL Hall of Fame
After Being Snubbed for Being an Unapologetic Black Man Unafraid to Challenge White Authority After two years of being literally blackballed from the Pro Football Hall of Fame, former NFL receiver Terrell Owens was finally selected as a 2018 inductee in his third year of eligibility. At last, the “haters” finally reality-checked themselves and voted […]
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Morgan State Lady Bears Curb Four-Game Losing Slump with Two Straight Wins
Senior forward Lexus Spears scored a team-high 18 points to lead the Morgan State University Lady Bears women’s basketball team to a 55-53 victory over Norfolk State on Feb. 3 in Norfolk, Va. The win improved Morgan State’s overall record to 12-10, and 5-4 against the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC). It also marked the second […]
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LaVar Ball’s Lithuanian Pro Head Coaching Debut: LaMelo and LiAngelo Score 71 Combined Points
LaVar Ball made his pro head coaching debut on Jan. 28 when he served as head coach of Vytautas, the Lithuanian pro basketball team on which his two youngest sons, LiAngelo and LaMelo, play. LaVar Ball. (BC Vytautas Photo) The two Ball brothers went on to score 71 points, combined in the game, as Vytautas […]
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Bowie State Upsets No. 8 Nationally Ranked Virginia State
The Bowie State Bulldogs men’s basketball team maintained its second place position in the Central Interscholastic Athletic Association (CIAA) and, perhaps, proved it is the best team in the CIAA after upsetting the top-ranked team in the conference, Virginia State, 65-55, on Jan. 27 in Ettrick, Va. (Photo by Carroll Smith, courtesy of Bowie State […]
