By Mekhi AbbottSpecial to the AFROmabbott@afro.com Baltimore hosted the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) championship tournament for the fifth consecutive year at CFG Bank Arena. The weeklong tournament, from Feb. 24-28, saw the Winston-Salem State University women’s basketball team and the Fayetteville State University men’s basketball team leave Charm City as victors. The men’s championship […]
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Day one of CIAA brings tight contests, dominant performances and downtown momentum
Day one of the CIAA Tournament delivered close finishes, dominant performances and a packed arena atmosphere at CFG Bank Arena. Beyond the court, the weeklong celebration brings youth clinics, cultural programming, business events and citywide economic impact to Baltimore.
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Kenneth Walker III becomes 1st running back to win Super Bowl MVP in 28 years
Kenneth Walker III rushed for 135 yards and earned Super Bowl 60 MVP honors as the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13, becoming the first running back in 28 years to win the award. The performance capped a dominant postseason for Walker, who enters free agency poised for a major payday, while the game also marked an emotional return for Patriots coordinator Terrell Williams after his cancer battle.
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Wizards honor John Wall
By Jonathan ForneySpecial to the AFRO The Washington Wizards honored the career and community impact of former star John Wall on Thursday, Jan. 29 at Capital One Arena as they took on the Milwaukee Bucks. Fans were shown highlights of Wall’s achievements on and off the court for the city. Attendees were given special bobble […]
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Madison Scott: From the DMV to the WNBA
By Sabreen DawudSpecial to the AFRO Madison Scott learned she had secured her very first spot on a girls basketball team while sitting in her fourth grade at Ardmore Elementary School in Prince George’s County, Md. Now a Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) player for the Washington Mystics, Scott remembers the moment well. “The head […]
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AP Source: John Harbaugh leaving the Baltimore Ravens after 18 seasons as coach
John Harbaugh is leaving the Baltimore Ravens after 18 seasons as their head coach, following a disappointing 8-9 season and playoff miss.
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Ravens have a long offseason to think about where to go next after stunning loss to Steelers
The Baltimore Ravens’ season ended in heartbreak with a 26-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers after rookie kicker Tyler Loop missed a potential game-winning field goal in the final minute, eliminating Baltimore from playoff contention. Despite three touchdown passes from Lamar Jackson and a strong rushing performance by Derrick Henry, defensive breakdowns, costly penalties and a late Steelers drive led by Aaron Rodgers sealed a stunning defeat and left the Ravens facing an uncertain and potentially turbulent offseason.
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Back from brink, Ravens get another chance to make playoffs next weekend
The Baltimore Ravens kept their playoff hopes alive after a dominant win over Green Bay and a timely Cleveland victory over Pittsburgh, setting up a winner-take-all AFC North showdown with the Steelers on Jan. 4. Back from the brink, Baltimore now controls its fate behind a resurgent rushing attack led by Derrick Henry, even as questions remain about Lamar Jackson’s health.
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Lamar Jackson’s 2 TD passes, long pick-6 propel Ravens to 24-0 win over Bengals
Lamar Jackson threw two first-half touchdown passes and Baltimore’s defense dominated as the Ravens snapped a two-game skid with a 24-0 shutout of the Cincinnati Bengals. A late 95-yard interception return for a touchdown sealed Baltimore’s most complete performance of the season and kept them in the AFC North race.
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Lamar Jackson misses practice again. The Baltimore QB hasn’t had a full week since early November
Lamar Jackson missed practice again as the Ravens prepare for a crucial divisional matchup, continuing a stretch in which injuries and rest days have kept him from a full week of practice since early November. Although Baltimore’s offense showed signs of life in last week’s loss to Pittsburgh, Jackson’s ongoing health issues remain a concern as the AFC North race tightens.
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Late reversal helps Steelers hold on for 27-22 win over Ravens and sole possession of division lead
Aaron Rodgers led the Steelers to a 27-22 victory over the Ravens on Dec. 7, throwing for 284 yards and two touchdowns while helping Pittsburgh take sole possession of the AFC North lead. A late reversal on a Baltimore touchdown with 2:43 remaining sealed the win, leaving the Ravens struggling after consecutive divisional losses.
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No denying Baltimore’s offensive issues after the Ravens struggle against a weak Bengals defense
After weeks of warning signs, the Baltimore Ravens’ offensive problems came fully into focus in a lopsided Thanksgiving Day loss to the Bengals. With turnovers, shaky pass protection, and uncharacteristic struggles from Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, Baltimore sputtered against a Cincinnati defense that had been among the league’s weakest, raising urgent questions as the AFC North race tightens.