Greg Gumbel, a longtime CBS sportscaster who broke barriers during his career calling some of the biggest sporting events, has died from cancer at the age of 78.
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Lamar Jackson, Jayden Daniels and the new landscape for African American quarterbacks
By Mekhi AbbottCapital News Service In week six of the NFL season, football fans in the DMV got to witness an electric quarterback matchup. Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson and Washington’s Jayden Daniels faced off in what ended up being one of the Ravens’s highest attended regular season games in franchise history. The rookie, Daniels, would end […]
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Dave Parker and Dick Allen elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame
Dave Parker and Dick Allen were elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame by the classic era committee, with Parker receiving 14 of 16 votes and Allen getting 13, and they will be inducted on July 27.
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Morgan State Bears defeat Howard Bison in Baltimore
Morgan State University Bears defeated Howard University Bison 35-21 in a football game held in Baltimore, with standout performances from quarterback Kobe Muasau and receiver Cyrus Wilson.
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Senate panel approves measure aimed at luring Washington Commanders from Maryland back to D.C.
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted to advance a bill that would transfer control of the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium land from the federal government to the District of Columbia, potentially allowing the NFL’s Washington Commanders to return to the nation’s capital.
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Eric Phoenix takes MEAC by storm, helping South Carolina State improve to 8-2
Eric Phoenix has led the South Carolina State Bulldogs to an 8-2 season and a spot in the Celebration Bowl, thanks to his impressive play and the team’s overall completeness.
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PRESS ROOM: EBONY unveils 2024 Power 100 List celebrating Black brilliance worldwide
EBONY has unveiled its 2024 Power 100 list, featuring 100 of the most influential Black achievers across 10 categories, including Keke Palmer, Kevin Hart, Samara Joy, and Noah Lyles, among others, who are shaping culture and driving change in the community.
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Tennessee State University set to debut the first Division I hockey team at an HBCU
Tennessee State University has named Duanté Abercrombie as head coach, unveiled their jersey, and received their first official commitment from a student-athlete as they prepare to become the first HBCU to field a Division I ice hockey team in 2025-26.
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Monumental continues to invest in HBCU sports, partners with Hampton University
Monumental Sports Network has announced a partnership with Hampton University and HBCU Go to air 67 college basketball games this upcoming season, including at least 38 featuring HBCUs, in an effort to uplift local athletics and provide the most robust D.C. sports programming in the market.
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Baltimore Running Festival returns for 24th year
The 2024 Baltimore Running Festival saw over 12,000 participants taking part in various races, with some running for non-profit organizations and others for personal fitness or health goals.
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Howard falls in centennial homecoming game
Vice President Kamala Harris sent a letter to Howard University in recognition of its 100th homecoming, while the Bison fell to the Tigers in a sold out homecoming matchup.
Posted inBaltimore News
Dylan Beard: Overcoming obstacles and embracing his journey
Dylan Beard, a Baltimore native, has made a name for himself in the track world, winning the 60-meter hurdle race at the 2024 Millrose Games and recently appearing on the “Today” show, while working at Walmart and pursuing his dream of competing in the Paris Olympics.
