The Washington Redskins will only go as far as second-year quarterback Robert Griffin III takes them, many believe. But is that belief mistaken, a myth brought on by Griffin’s lofty […]
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Is Joe Flacco a Top Five Quarterback?
Former pro quarterback and current ESPN analyst Ron Jaworski recently ruffled feathers when he placed Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco at No. 4 on his list of the best current […]
Wall’s Worth: Is the Wizards Point Guard Worth $80 Million?
The Washington Wizards are discussing a five-year, $80 million deal with 2011 top overall pick John Wall. The deal would be the first max contract the Wizards have given out […]
Would LeBron Return to Cleveland?
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been busy this offseason. After selecting UNLV combo forward Anthony Bennett with the top overall selection in June’s National Basketball Association draft, Cleveland acquired a few […]
What’s Next for the Miami Heat?
LeBron James and Dwyane Wade are smiling again. The Miami Heat eked out a second consecutive title by way of grit, grind and big games from the Heat’s duo. However, […]
AFRO Sports Desk Faceoff: Who Will Win Game 7Miami or Indiana?
The 2013 NBA Playoffs have been short on suspense and long on boredom. The four semifinal series ended in six games or less and, after San Antonio swept Memphis, the […]
Are the Warriors the ‘Next Big Thing’ in the NBA’s Western Conference?
Less than a week after being ousted from the playoffs by the San Antonio Spurs, NBA fans are already eager to see what’s coming for the Golden State Warriors next […]
Who’s No. 1 in the NBA Draft?
The NBA playoffs aren’t even past the second round but it’s not too early to start speculating about the NBA’s No 1 draft pick. The 2013 draft class isn’t the […]
Are the Thunder Done Without Westbrook?
Russell Westbrook’s knee injury wasn’t just a major blow to the Oklahoma City Thunder. It shook up nearly every basketball pundit’s prediction of a repeat of last year’s National Basketball […]
Winners and Losers of the First Round, 2013 NFL Draft
The first round of the 2013 NFL draft occurred on April 25 at Radio City Music Hall in New York. Thirty-two former college football players saw their dreams of entering […]
Move Over Miami? Who Will Win the NBA Title
With the NBA postseason kicking off April 20, it’s time to crown the champion of the 2012-2013 season. After a fantastic regular season run by the Miami Heat, last year’s […]
Sizing up Shaq: Where Does the Former Lakers Center Rank Among the NBA’s Greatest?
The Los Angeles Lakers gave retired center Shaquille O’Neal a nod of respect April 2 as they retired his No. 34 jersey ahead of a 101-81 win over the Dallas […]