NFL star and college football phenom Reggie Bush will soon have to give back the Heisman Trophy he won in 2005, according to a Yahoo! Sports report. According to Yahoo! Sports, two sources close to the Heisman Trophy Trust have confirmed that the organization is finishing up its investigation into Bush, an investigation which will […]
Author Archives: Perry Green
AFRO Sports Editor
MEAC Honors Bears’ Brewer, Scarlett
The Morgan State Bears handled business in its first game of the season, edging the Bowie State Bulldogs, 14-7, at Hughes Stadium in Baltimore. It was the first season-opening win for Morgan State since 2007. Morgan State (1-0) will take on an even greater challenge on Sept. 11 as they head to College Park to […]
Morgan State Edges Bowie State in Season Opener, 14-7
The battle of the best historically Black university football teams in Maryland kicked off in Baltimore on September 4 as the Morgan State Bears hosted the Bowie State Bulldogs at Hughes Stadium. Bowie State travels to Baltimore to face Morgan State once every year and has beaten the home team in their last three visits. […]
First Black F-1 Racing Champion Ready for his Second Title
Tiger Woods, Jackie Robinson, Bill Russell or Doug Williams − those are just a few names most think of when it comes to Black athletes who pioneered their way to championship status. But an unfamiliar name should be added to that short, but prominent list. Meet Lewis Hamilton, a 25-year-old British professional race car driver […]
Ravens Fall to Rams, 27-21
The Baltimore Ravens put up a perfect 4-0 preseason record a year ago, but they won’t get those bragging rights this year. The Ravens finished the 2010 preseason with a 3-1 record after falling to the St. Louis Rams, 27-21, on September 2 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis. Few fans showed up […]
Ravens Take Care of Business against Giants, 24-10
The Baltimore Ravens advanced to a 3-0 preseason record Saturday night after easily beating the New York Giants, 24-10, at M&T Bank Stadium. The Ravens’ starters looked sharp and aggressive, beating down the Giants’ starters, 17-0, before halftime. They rolled up 388 total yards to New York’s 261. Here’s more on how the game played […]
Tiger Beginning to Shine in Barclays as Unmarried Man
So much for asking Tiger Woods what’s the first thing he wants to do as a single man. Judging from his early performance in the Barclays Tournament, the answer is pretty evident: he wants to win. Just days removed from officially divorcing Swedish model Elin Nordegren, Tiger played his best round of golf in nearly […]
Forest Park Hosts First Annual Youth Football Hall of Fame Jamboree
The Forest Park Neighborhood Football League Black Hawks are no strangers to traveling. They’ve toured several different cities in the United States in recent years, including a trip to Boston last year along with a national championship appearance in Florida. But this past weekend, the Baltimore-based youth football organization, for the first time, visited a […]
Anquan Boldin Plays for Far More than Himself
Baltimore Ravens newest star Anquan Boldin will be taking fan interaction to a different level this coming season. The recently acquired pro bowl receiver will not only entertain several of his most favorite fans, but also use their assistance in helping underprivileged youths in Baltimore as well as other cities in the United States. The […]
Is Cameron Newton the Next Black Stand Out Quarterback?
There have been only a handful African-American quarterbacks in recent years to dominate in the powerhouse Southeastern Conference (SEC). Chris Leak of Florida University (2003-2006) and former Kentucky University star Andre Woodson (2004-2007) lead the short list of prolific Black passers to excel in one of the most elite football conferences in college football. But […]
Reports: Carmelo Anthony Anxious to Leave Denver
Denver Nuggets superstar Carmelo Anthony may be the next big name to seek a change of scenery. Not long after LeBron James left Cleveland to join Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami, the New Orleans Hornets’ Chris Paul began voicing his desire to be traded to a more competitive roster. Now, ESPN.com. cites sources […]
Ravens Look Good in First Preseason Action, Defeat Carolina, 17-12
The Baltimore Ravens kicked off their NFL preseason schedule on August 12 with a 17-12 victory against the Carolina Panthers at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. The starters for the Ravens didn’t play more than a quarter throughout the game, but the little playing time they did see was more than enough to tease fans […]

