If you were at the Washington Wizards NBA Draft party last then you could probably feel it: that old teal tide starting to turn. The Wizards fan base has forever been embattled, and often embarrassed. But if you were standing among the hundreds at the Verizon Center on June 23 then you probably felt something […]
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AFRO Sports Faceoff: Did the Wizards Make the Right Pick at No.6?
It’s safe to say most Washington Wizards fans were satisfied with their team’s selections in the 2011 NBA draft, which aired live on June 24. The Wizards walked away with three highly touted prospects in Czech Republic native Jan Vesely at No. 6 overall, Florida State forward Chris Singleton with the No. 18th overall pick, […]
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AFRO Sports Faceoff: Should the Wizards Enter the Hunt for Howard?
With several NBA teams tossing their hats into the Dwight Howard sweepstakes, the AFRO Sports Desk wondered: should the Washington Wizards make a move on the current Orlando Magic center? Howard recently said he plans to enter free agency in the summer of 2012 should the Magic not win a title next year. The Los […]
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For the Miami Heat, Just Stay the Course
Self-aggrandizing bravado aside, did you really expect the Miami Heat to win it all this year? Sure, the summer concert/celebration was over the top. LeBron’s “seven-title” proclamation was outrageous, and the in-game showmanship was often agonizing, but honestly — and real sports fans know this — the Heat is right on schedule for where they want to be. When you […]
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Calling Off the Search for the Next Jordan
Somewhere, in some lavish living room, decked out with MVP trophies, a few title rings and a pair of $200 sneakers by his side, Michael Jordan is laughingly shaking his head. “What else do they want from me?” he’s probably thinking, slow roasting over the latest stone thrown at his throne. If it’s not Harold […]
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‘Ron Springs and Everson Walls Carried a Bond Beyond Friendship’
Since 1981—or as we say, “back in the day”—a friendship formed between two Dallas Cowboys players that has stood the test of time. At that time Ron Springs was the fullback for the Cowboys and Everson Walls joined the team as a defensive back. Walls was a relative unknown, coming out of Grambling College. He was […]
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AFRO Sports Faceoff: Who Should the Wizards Draft with Sixth Pick
Even former No. 1 draft pick John Wall’s slick pinstripe suit couldn’t line up the lottery balls in the Washington Wizards’ favor, again. After landing the top selection in last year’s NBA Draft, the Wizards shipped their 2010 prize position to New Jersey for a little luck in this year’s draft lottery. With Wall in […]
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Wizards Looking for Luck in Lottery
One week after winning fans over with the unveiling of their new color scheme, the Washington Wizards have another chance at winning tonight when the NBA Draft Lottery airs at 8:30 p.m. on ESPN. After landing John Wall last summer with the top selection, Washington faces some stiff history in their hopes of securing another […]
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New Washington Wizards Colors Does D.C. Justice
Male sports fans aren’t girls. We don’t go gaga for teams with catchy names and slick colors. We don’t throw our support behind a squad simply because we like the colorway. No, not at all, we’re way too manly for that. But despite our fierce masculinity and macho machismo, we do enjoy a well put […]
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Big Al Paying the Price of Fame
If you are a football fan, you have been occupied with the impending lock-out and the NFL draft. The draft has gone just about as predicted, with a few surprises. Despite the efforts of ex-GM Charlie Casserly to muddy the waters around the status of Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton, Cam was still chosen first. […]
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Decisions Loom for Redskins in Critical Draft
Holes, holes and more holes. If you look at the Washington Redskins roster you’ll see a register in dire need of some tweaking and some talent. With the 10th pick in the NFL Draft patiently waiting on a decision from the pride of D.C., it’s a pivotal year to be a pigskin fan. There are […]
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AFRO Sports Desk Faceoff: Who Will the Ravens Take with the 26th Overall Pick in NFL Draft?
Baltimore Ravens’ General Manager Ozzie Newsome made history in 2002 when he became the first African American to hold such a title in NFL history. Since then, he has become one of the most respected front office executives in term of recruiting talent and pasting together competitive teams. The Ravens have won a Super Bowl […]