By Tim Lacy, Special to the AFRO The Washington Capitals had monopolized our TVs for the past two weeks. One couldn’t turn on the tube without seeing Ovechkin’s missing tooth smile looking out at you. Hockey isn’t the most popular conversation among people of color, but there are some dyed in the wool fans who didn’t […]
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You Can Bet Money LeBron Won’t Be Back in Cleveland
By Tim Lacy, Special to the AFRO LeBron James can’t catch a break. This man is arguably the greatest player to ever step on the hardwood. The LeBron James versus Michael Jordan debate will be around more than a minute. We witnessed the Joe Louis versus Muhammad Ali debate rage on long enough for Mike […]
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The NFL Needs to Ignore Trump Before It’s Too Late
By Tim Lacy, Special to the AFRO Colin Kaepernick has assumed the guise of a Roman Soldier. He has thrown himself upon his sword. As a futile effort to bring a semblance of equality to the landscape of American racial relations, Colin chose to kneel during the National Anthem before football games. This action proved to […]
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Sam Lacy Always Loved This Time of Year In Sports
By Tim Lacy, Special to the AFRO A potpourri of sports was available for the viewer’s pleasure last weekend. It was hard to make a choice with The Kentucky Derby, the NBA Playoffs and the NHL playoffs assaulting your TV at the same time. Throw in a little golf and you pick ’em. I enjoyed […]
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Another Viewpoint: Jim Crow Is Still Alive on the Golf Course
By Tim Lacy, Special to the AFRO Jim Crow is alive and well and stalking the fairways of America’s golf courses. Recently a foursome of Black women were attempting to enjoy a round of golf at Grandview Golf Club in York, Pa., when they were approached and informed that they were playing too slow. Since they […]
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Is Tiger Woods on a Real Comeback?
By Tim Lacy, Special to the AFRO Tiger Woods finished in 32nd place in the 2018 Masters at Augusta last week, a fairly decent standing considering just how bad Woods has been since his stardom came crashing down nearly a decade ago. Tiger was just good enough to make the U.S. Open cut, scheduled for June. […]
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Ever Wished Your Wife Loved Sports as Much as You? Be Careful What You Wish For
Over the years, I have received envious comments on the subject of how lucky I am to have a wife who is a sports fan. When most men tune in to the weekly game, their ear is assaulted with annoying requests like “we have got to go to the grocery store,” or “it’s Aunt Ellen’s […]
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Another Viewpoint: The Latest News on the Baseball Hall of Fame
The new class of Baseball’s Hall of Fame has been selected and released to the public. In case you missed it, or weren’t interested, I’m going to recap the names for you anyway. No frills, just names: Chipper Jones, Vladimir Guerrero, Trevor Hoffman and Jim Thome. If you have a favorite among this crew, congrats. Just the […]
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Another Viewpoint: Remembering Women Who Threw Open Baseball’s Doors
In a recent column I said farewell to a legend and good friend, Mamie “Peanut” Johnson. My trainer is an avid reader and very up to date on sports history. While he was busy turning my body into a pretzel, and I kept waiting for somebody to come along and sprinkle some salt on me, […]
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Another Viewpoint: “Buck O’Neil: The Forgotten Man”
Before I serve the main course, I would like to set the table. Followers of this space are aware that my three knuckleheads, Maddie, Jordan and John, often provide me with inspiration through their questions about sports. In this particular case, inspiration came from another source when I took my act on the road. Confused yet? […]
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Another Viewpoint: Remembering Mamie “Peanut” Johnson, a Barrier Crashing American Icon
(UPDATED 12/28/2017) My efforts for this edition have been put to bed, but I would be remiss if I didn’t add a few comments on the passing of an American icon. Mamie “Peanut” Johnson died Dec. 19 at age 82. I feel it necessary to weigh in on her life story a little because she […]
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Another Viewpoint: “Another Teaching Moment”
The gang—my grandkids, Maddie, Jordan and John—were gathered in the usual meeting place (my kitchen) when Ms. L excitedly announced that we had tickets for the production of the Nina Simone stage event. A voice piped up from the peanut gallery, “Who is Nina Simone?” It took me about a heartbeat to realize this was […]