The San Antonio Spurs did exactly what allowed them to reach Game 7 of the NBA Finals: backed away from LeBron James and dared him to shoot the outside perimeter jump shots that he missed throughout most of the first six games of the series. James has always been an excellent finisher at the rim, […]
Author Archives: Perry Green
AFRO Sports Editor
O’s Move into Second Place in American League East
The Baltimore Orioles passed the New York Yankees and claimed second place in the American League East with victories in two series during week 11 of the season. (June 10-12) Orioles Take Two of Three Against Angels Baltimore (39-30) began their run in Camden Yards with a home series against the Los Angeles Angels. The […]
Goodman League Basketball: Still D.C.’s Summer Pasttime
Just about anyone of the age 20 and older has heard their parents or elders call the sport of baseball “America’s pastime.” And if you dig back into history, you may agree with them. Baseball has always been a popular sport that has no game clock and many hours expire by either playing or watching […]
Orioles Beat Astros, but Fall to Fourth Place in Division After Loss to Rays
(June 4-6) Orioles take a 2-1 Series Against Astros (June 9, 2013) The Orioles showed their usual winning form in Game 1 against the Astros; the bats were alive for Baltimore and closing pitcher Jim Johnson earned his 19th save of the season. However, unlike what the Orioles have seen much of this season, starting […]
Three Reasons Why the Wizards Should Draft Trey Burke
More than 25 days remain before the Washington Wizards are able to use their third overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft. During that time, draft experts and hardcore Wiz fans will spend countless hours suggesting and projecting whom Washington should acquire with the lottery pick. AFRO sports writer Stephen D. Riley has proposed that […]
Orioles End Six-Game Losing Slump by Beating Yankees and Blue Jays
(May 20-22) Orioles Shake Losing Funk in Series Win over Yankees The Baltimore Orioles used the past week to successfully bounce back from their worst stretch of the season so far. The Orioles fell into a six-game losing slump from May 14-20, their longest losing streak in 2013. But they were able to break the […]
Orioles Endure Four-Game Losing Skid
(May 14-15): Jim Johnson’s Streak Ends as Baltimore Swept by Padres The Baltimore Orioles fell further in the American League East after enduring a four-game losing funk, the longest such streak for the team this year. Baltimore’s woes began May 14 when they opened a two-game series against the San Diego Padres at Camden Yards. […]
Buffalo Bills Name Doug Whaley as Seventh Black GM in NFL History
The Buffalo Bills recently promoted assistant general manager Doug Whaley to general manager, making him the first African-American GM in that team’s history and the seventh ever in the NFL. Whaley, 40, served in the Bills’ front office for three years after working as a scout for the Pittsburgh Steelers for 12 years. The Pittsburgh, […]
Rising Artist Lavi$h to Perform Live in D.C.
Lavi$h, one of the hottest rising hip-hop artists in the Washington, D.C.-Metropolitan area, will be performing live in the district for the first time in 2013. Lavi$h last performed live at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Ga. at packed out concert venue sponsored Bravata Ultra, a clothing line based in D.C. Now he’ll perform live in […]
Orioles Running Third in AL East Division
(May 7-9) Baltimore Takes 2-1 Series over Royals The Baltimore Orioles continued their wining ways May 7 through May 11, advancing to a 22-15 overall record after a 2-1 series win over the Kansas City Royals and a 1-1 split with the Minnesota Twins. Baltimore’s formula for winning games this season has been simple: Gain […]
Mayweather Achieves Many Firsts While Remaining Undefeated Against Guerrero
Floyd Mayweather Jr. improved his undefeated record to 44-0 after an easy victory over fellow welterweight champion Robert Guerrero on May 4 in Las Vegas. Mayweather beat Guerrero (31-2-1 record) in a 117-111 decision, with a fight that contained many firsts for Mayweather despite his long career in the ring. Most importantly, it was Mayweather’s […]
Starter Pitching Woes Haunt Orioles against Mariners, but Bullpen Saves Series versus Angels
(April 29-May 1) Mariners Hand Orioles Second Series Loss of Season The Baltimore Orioles lost two games on the road against the Seattle Mariners, dropping a three-game series for the first time since early April. The Orioles fell 6-2 in the opening game and struggled at the plate against Mariners pitcher Joe Saunders, formerly of […]

